FINAL OCT.

20, 2015
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Trinity Academy Students Get Introduced to 3D Printing
- School Prepares for STEM-Inspired Innovation Day(October 16, 2015, Caldwell, NJ) -- Trinity Academy hosted HackNCraftNJ members Paul Modiano,
Jon Bonesteel and Frank Gibbons on Friday, October 16. Each student - from Pre-K to 8th grade spent 20 minutes of their class period with HackNCraftNJ interacting with and learning about 3D
printing and design.
One of the 3D printers on display had been made from a kit by 6-year-old with the help of his
father. Upon learning that the printer kit cost about the same as a gaming system, one Trinity Academy
student remarked, "Oh, wow. I'd much rather have the printer!"
Trinity Academys computer and technology teacher Mrs. Kim Fiore coordinated the event and
explained how this interaction is translating to the classroom, Trinity Academy's 8th grade is currently
learning to code for 3D printers using TinkerCAD. The class will be creating and printing their own
designs to be on display at our first ever Innovation Day on February 6, 2016.
HackNCraftNJ Co-founder, Frank Gibbons, had this to say about the day, It was a very
rewarding day. Its not often you can spend so much time with each child, from Pre-K through 8th
grade. It was great to see their eyes light up when you show them what is possible. You are never too
young to start.
Innovation Day
As part of Trinity Academys 25th Anniversary special event calendar and in partnership with
HackNCraftNJ, Trinity Academy invites the West Essex community to visit their STEM inspired
community event: Innovation Day on February 6, 2016. We will be hosting demonstrations by
HackNCraftNJ as well as exhibits by other local makers and organizations together with our own
student work, explained Mrs. Fiore. Cost is free to the general public, though a donation is greatly
appreciated. Check back for more information as the date draws near.
Trinity Academy would also like to extend an invitation to those involved in the maker
community who would like be a part of Innovation Day demonstrations; please contact Kristi Castano
at kcastano@trinityhsa.com or Kim Fiore at kfiore@trinityk8.com
To see video and pictures of Trinity Academys day with HackNCraftNJ visit the website:
www.trinityk8.com/innovation-day
About HackNCraftNJ
Founded in 2014, HackNCraftNJ, Inc. is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization
dedicated to building a local maker community in Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas. Our members

are passionate about DIY electronics, 3D printing, robotics, drones, wearables, crafts and emerging
technologies. HackNCraftNJ actively supports the community by mentoring and educating children and
adults, exhibiting at STEM events, collaborating with local organizations and providing resources at
our Makerspace located in Montclair, NJ. Learn more at www.HackNCraftNJ.org.
About Trinity Academy
Trinity Academy is currently celebrating their recent win of the prestigious 2015 National Blue
Ribbon Schools Award. Trinity Academy is a Middle States Accredited pre-K to grade 8 Catholic
school, located in Caldwell. Trinitys mission is to provide students with a challenging academic
environment while educating the whole person in the Catholic tradition. Trinity Academy offers small
class sizes, flexible Pre-K with before and after care, a full-day Kindergarten program, and a nurturing
environment that allows every child to thrive.
To for more information about Trinity Academy, to schedule a tour or register for an upcoming Open
House please visit www.trinityk8.org/open-house, or call 973-226-3386, ext. 10.
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