May 13th , 2024
Principal Corner
We are in the last two weeks of school, and there is so much to do. Not only in my school life, but also some things I need to take care of in my personal life. It seems lately I am so busy, I could use an extra few hours each day. As I sat for a moment to write this article, a thought came to my mind, I need to spend some quiet time with God. But how do I have time to do that? And the answer is: how do I not have time to do that? Spending the quiet time with God, helps to put our focus back on the things God is putting before us that need to get done. It helps us to sort out those unnecessary items from those that we really need to do. God’s list of importance is very different from the worldly list of importance. As I think about the next two weeks and what I need to do, I know that everything will get done, it has in the past, and it will in the future. I know I have people God has placed in my life that will help me get these tasks completed. I know with God all things are possible, but that I need to yield to His will in my life. The busier things get, the more we need to spend time with our Father. To an unbeliever, this would seem the opposite of what we would expect. But God’s ways are not the ways of the world, and our ways should not be of the world either.
FIELD TRIP WEEK
It’s not really a designated week for field trips, but they all tend to fall in the same week because that is when it works! Couple reminders:
Make sure if you are chaperoning you have turned in a copy of your driver’s license and have gotten a background check completed - see Jacqie if you haven’t yet. This needs to be completed before you chaperone.
We are taking buses, keep them neat and clean up after ourselves. The bus driver is the boss of the bus. Be respectful.
These are not vacation opportunities, they are learning opportunities for the students and are part of a school function. Depending on the class and location, you may be in charge of other children and have limitations on what can be done or seen due to time constraints or schedules to keep, please keep that in mind.
Jacqie will be out of the office on Thursday, May 16th with the field trip. Darsie Stockman will be filling in to answer the phones and the door. I’ll be able to check Procare and email.
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 or , 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.
If you have anything to drop off, for students or teachers, please drop them in the office, not in the workroom. If Mr. Stockman or Jacqie are not available, leave a note if it is not clearly marked where it should go. We want to limit to the workroom to staff or volunteers only.
END OF SCHOOL IS GETTING CLOSER
A couple things we want to point out on the calendar:
Preschool last day is THURSDAY, May 23rd. There will be no Preschool on Friday, May 24th.
1/2 DAY Friday, May 24th for K - 8. We only have school until 11 on the last day. Please let us know if your child will need to stay longer than that. We will offer care through the afternoon if there is enough of a need. Please sign up below by the 20th of May.
THANK YOU PARENTS AND PTL FOR A WONDERFUL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!
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!
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 $60.28 for Adopt A Student so far. Thank you for your blessings.
SAVE THE DATE
VBS JULY 22 - 26th.
Click the image below to register!
REMINDER: If your child is in Summer SAC - make sure you sign them up for VBS! They will all be going.
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.