May 6th , 2024
Principal Corner
People have said to me, “You wear many hats.” And I respond, “Yes, I do.” When wearing many hats, you have to make the decision on which “hat” gets your attention at that point and which hats get put on the shelf for a while. Sunday, I was talking with Pastor Dahl and his wife Barbara, and he mentioned wearing many hats, he then told me what one person told him about juggling many different things. When that person was asked how he managed all these different things, his response was I throw them up into the air to God, and when God is ready for me to work with them, He drops them back down to me. When working in ministry, trusting in God has to come first no matter how busy our lives are at the time or what we are going through. We need to trust that God is with us, that He is only giving us what we can handle and that He has surrounded us with people to help manage what He has given to us. If we still find ourselves overwhelmed, we need to make sure this is something God wants us to do, that we are not trying to do it on our own when He has given us people to help, and that we have the God given abilities to do the job. I find when I try to be “Super Principal” and do everything on my own without help, things do not go the best. I get stressed, lose sleep, and am probably not a fun person to be around. And in those times, I remember the passage from Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all you who are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
LOTS OF NEW ITEMS IN MAY
Lots of items on the May calendar. PDFs were sent home but more updates have already been made, new things added! Check the Google Calendar under the Parents tab from the main website page OR see the interactive calendar near the bottom of the newsletter!
FRIENDLY REMINDERS:
Arriving at school before 8:10 am, please go through the gym unless you are a Preschool parent.
At the end of the day, please remain outside and wait for your student. They are released at 3:05 pm.
When picking up children for appointments, please report to the school office.
When a child is going to be absent, please send a message via Procare (it gets to both the teacher AND the office) OR make sure you are sending a message to both the teacher and the office if not using Procare.
Children cannot be in the school outside of school hours without an adult present. If they are, it is defaulted that they are signed into SAC. There are many different circumstances and we will accommodate whenever necessary.
HAPPY TEACHER (AND TLS STAFF) APPRECIATION WEEK!!!
Hello Trinity Parents and Families,
THIS WEEK: May 6th - 10th, Trinity PTL will celebrate how amazing our teachers and staff are. In order to make this week extra special we need your help. We are asking for donations of money, gift cards (any value), and treats to help fill their buckets of favorite things. They will receive the buckets on Friday, May 10th. Please turn into the office by Monday, May 6th.
Please see the Sign Up Genius below if you are able to help with lunch and recess on Wednesday, May 8th. Teachers will enjoy a catered meal, while parents supervise the lunch period. Also attached is a flyer of the week's itinerary.
~PTL President, Tina Schoenfeld
Penny Wars RESULTS!!
A huge thank you for participating! Total amount raised: $623.60
It is yet to be determined what the funds will be used for, but the teachers are thinking.
Congratulations 4th Grade who had the most points over all: 5,067
They will receive a bonus recess, treat and they get to pick the theme for next year’s All School Dance.
Reminder, points are based on Pennies & Dollar bills minus silver coins. Here are the points for all the classes:
PreK: 183 3rd: -613
Kindergarten: -907 4th: 5,067 (WINNERS)
1st: 573 5th: -723
2nd: 3,154 6th: 2,166
7th/8th: -1,190
Click HERE to sign up!
NEW THIS YEAR - SCHOOL TOOL BOX - ORDER SUPPLIES NOW
Order your school supplies at School Tool Box! Your order will be shipped directly to the school, in a keepsake box with your child’s name on it! When they arrive, they will be placed in their classroom in time for Orientation/Open House night! With every box purchased, a meal is supplied to children through Feed My Starving Children! You can even add items from a teacher’s wish list to your order! Wish lists are currently being created so keep an eye out!
COMING UP - forms due by May 10th to Jacqie
REMINDER: Everyone is auto-enrolled for next year. You must notify the school IF YOU ARE NOT ATTENDING NEXT SCHOOL YEAR. You have until June 3rd to turn in registration fee/enrollment form. After June 3rd, all re-enrollment fees will be doubled except for New Family Enrollments.
Registration for fall will be all digital again! Keep an eye out for emails after school ends with more details.
May Choir Dates
Wed, May 15th: 3-5 Choir at 6:30 pm service.
Sun, May 19th: K-2 Choir at 10:15 am service
Wed, May 22nd: 6-8 Choir at 6:30 pm Graduation Service
CHAPEL OFFERING
In May - We will collect money in chapel for our Adopt a Student fund. Every family is welcome to apply for Secret Angel Tuition Assistance through FACTS (fliers sent home regarding this with Enrollment Fee forms). But sometimes, things happen last minute for families or mid year or they need a little extra help and the Adopt-A-Student Fund is a way we can support families and lessen some of the financial burden in times of need. We raised $27.58 for Adopt A Student so far. Thank you for your blessings.
SAVE THE DATE
VBS JULY 22 - 26th.
Click the image below to register!
YEARBOOK ORDERING IS OPEN!
Click on the picture of the cover of our yearbook to be taken to the online ordering for this school years yearbook. Yearbooks will be delivered in the fall for distribution. If you want a paper form, you can get one from the school office or paper order forms sent home previously. 8th Graders receive a complimentary book.
GOT PHOTOS YOU WOULD LOVE TO ADD TO THE YEARBOOK?!? SUBMIT THEM BELOW!
The Trinity Board of Outreach has lined up a number of service projects as an opportunity to be a blessing to our community and work alongside one another to refect Jesus' love. Some of our classes will be participating with a few projects during the week. Parents - this is also a great way to get hours to use towards your remaining school service hours before the end of the school year!
Check out the list of opportunities, including the organization, the type of volunteer help needed, and date/time. If one works with your schedule, simply sign up and show up! The Board of Outreach has prepared the rest. See the list and sign up online by clicking the image above!
You can also check out the Google Calendar under Parents > School Calendar to subscribe.
CHURCH & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:
Southwest Minnesota State University - Marshall, MN
K-4 Boys and K-9 Girls basketball camps offered this summer!
Click on the photo to sign up and more information or you can contact the SMSU Women’s Assistant coach for more details:
hanna.geistfeld@smsu.edu or 507-848-4065
Click the flier above to be taken to the website to register!
Payments in PROCARE IS NOW LIVE! You now have the option to pay by card within the Procare App for SAC or WAC! Paying by card will have an added processing fee. You also are able to pay via the MyProcare.com where you all registered for school. Auto payment via ACH is now also an option for SAC or WAC payments. We will expand it for tuition and lunch for next school year.