February 19th, 2024
Principal Corner
Two weeks ago, I told of my grandson buying a 1500-piece puzzle. Here is an update. I went home with both grandsons, and we worked on it on Saturday, some on Sunday and a little on Monday night. We were maybe a little over half done. Their father came home on Wednesday morning from a trip, and when I asked Thursday about the puzzle, they had finished it. My grandsons actually put in more pieces then I thought they would when I was working with them, and they accomplished this task. When we bought it, I wondered if it would ever get completed. It is good in life to take on tasks that challenge us. It is good to go outside of our comfort zone and try new things. There is a sense of accomplishment when we work hard at something and complete it. There are also times in life when things seem impossible and there is no way we can do what we need to. In those times, and in all times, we should be in prayer with our Creator who made us and our Savior who died for us. We need to be in prayer to God. The bible tells us with God, nothing is impossible. God is not a magic button we push to get what we want. But God loves us and wants what is best for us. He may not help us through the times in the way we wanted, but he will help us to the very ends of our life. And when that final day comes, He will take all true believers to be with Him. That should be comfort to all not matter what situation you are in.
3rd Quarter MIDTERM is this Friday, the 23rd. Optional conferences will be held on Tuesday, February 27, from 3:30 to 7:00pm.
Conferences will be set up by request only. requested by the teacher or by the parent. Not all students will need a conference as this one is set up on the discretion of teachers or parent.
Slips were sent home with each student. Check to see if a conference is requested by the teacher. If not, you have the option to request one. Please complete and return by Thursday, February 22.
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 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 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.
The auction is run by the school with monies going to help defray the cost of the school and keep tuition at around 1/3 of the actual cost to educate a child at Trinity.
It is a BIG event for the school and we need volunteers for the following:
A few people to oversee the auction. Records from
past auctions will help guide you.
Make a personal contact for a donation from business owners you know
**Most Important part this week is to make follow up calls: You have a few options - come enjoy a private office where we will provide snacks and lunch so you can make phone calls OR you can do it from the comfort of your own home. OR come sit at Jacqie’s desk and answer the phone and the doorbell 17 times an hour so she can make the calls. Pick your poison. IF you choose to do either, we will be forever greatful.
Pickup donations in the surrounding towns
Set Up & Take down of Auction (set up will be Friday, March 1st after school)
Auction day: help with various tasks, including checking people out at the end of the auction and calling auction winners.
If you own a business or know someone who does, ask if they will be willing to donate an item or give the school their contact information.
Please contact the school office if you can help in any way.
BASKETBALL SEASON IS OVER
BUT - we have our A Squad Boys going to State! They are planning on having an Alumni Scrimmage on Tuesday, Feb 27th during their practice and invite everyone to come watch!
4:45 pm - 6:15 pm
ALL ATHLETES SAVE THE DATE:
Tuesday, March 12th, Athletic Recognition Night at Discipling Center at 6:30 pm.
March Choir Dates
Sun, March 3rd : K-8 ALL SCHOOL Choir @ 10:15 Service & Small groups @ 8 am service
Sun, March 17th: 3-5 Choir @ 8 am Service
Kindergarten Round Up
Tuesday, Feb 20th at 6:30 pm
Know anyone who would love to join us for Kindergarten? Send us their email and mailing address and we will send them an invitation.
Share this QR Code with anyone interested in attend TLS Kindergarten
IN THE CLASSROOM:
7th & 8th Graders made their own synthetic material by mixing substances that create a chemical reaction to create something new in their Physical Science class.
The Accelerated Reader Challenge is going strong! They have until March 1st to read and take quizzes! These are the school standings as of Feb 13th. They will get updated later this week and we will have an update for you in the next newsletter.
Lutheran School’s Week Schedule of Events
Mongolia: How Vast Is God’s Love
SUNDAY March 3rd - KICK OFF with Silent Auction & Brunch
3/4/24 Monday: God’s Love Is Big!
Opening Skit: Gym-8:45am
Activity: Live the Light Themed Art Competition
Spirit Day: Neon Day- Get ready to Glow for the week!
3/5/24 Tuesday: God’s Love Is Big, And He Knows Each of Us.
Activity: Live the Light Themed Art Competition
Spirit Day: Wacky Hair and Wear Day
3/6/24 Wednesday: God’s Love Is Big, And We’re Part of His Family.
Chapel Family Project: Help a Mongolian Family Stem Project (Build-a-Ger)
Spirit Day: Jersey Day- support your favorite team
3/7/24 Thursday: God’s Love Is Big, And We Can Trust Him.
Activity: Live the Light Themed Art Competition
Spirit Day: Pajama Day
School Challenge: Bring $1 to help purchase shoe racks for Garuna Christian School in Cambodia and get to wear socks or slippers IN THE CLASSROOM
3/8/24 Friday: God’s Love Is Big, So We Can Celebrate.
Donuts with Dudes: Discipling Center- 7:00am-8:20am
Spelling Bee: gym- 9:00am
Activity: Live the Light Themed Art Competition- Make sure the cross is painted by Friday
Spirit Day: Let’s Celebrate- Wear your favorite Holiday (NO Inappropriate Halloween Costumes)
Closing Program: gym-2:40pm
CHAPEL OFFERING
In February we collect offering for Hearts for Jesus - where we have a specific mission we work to raise money through collections. This year we are helping raise money for school furniture in Garuna, Cambodia so that children can go to school and hear the word of God. (see flier below for examples). So far we have raised enough money for two Kindergarten desks & chair Plus a shoe rack and a little extra, close to another item! What else can we get for their school?
Clothing for Cold Weather
What to wear when the weather turns cold? Here are the guidelines we use to determine what the students should wear outside. Be advised that we are very firm on these rules, so please make sure that your child has the appropriate clothing that is needed.
Below 55, they need long sleeves.
Below 50, they need a sweatshirt or jacket.
Below 40, they need a winter coat, head covering (hat, headband or earmuffs, NOT just a hood), and gloves or mittens. If they do not have the correct type of coat, or head covering, they will need to borrow from someone else, or use something from the Lost and Found. We do not have kids stay inside unless they are sick.
To play in the snow, they must also have snow pants and boots. They will need to stand on the sidewalk if they do not have either of these items.
If it is muddy outside, we will require the students to wear boots, even if there is no snow. This is to make sure we don’t track a lot of dirt into the classrooms.
SLEDS that are soft/foam or roll up may be brought and left at school.
EVERYONE should have a pair of tennis shoes that stays at school for gym class and if they forget their shoes.
You can also check out the Google Calendar under Parents > School Calendar to subscribe.
CHURCH & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS:
CAMP OMEGA PLUNGE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25th 1-4 pm
Fifth annual Camp Omega Plunge is a fundraiser for their new OMEGA LODGE!
Gather some family and friends and think of a creative name of your team. God has a way to provide those “special friends”. Usually, Plungers say they’d “do it again” and “it wasn’t that bad". Encourage people to sponsor your team, as these pledges count towards traveling trophies! This is a fun way to participate in Camp Omega.
Register your team or donate by following the QR code below by clicking or scanning.
Spring/Summer Registration for 6U-8U (birthdays 2016,2017,2018,&2019)
School Closings and Delays
Note that we follow the JWP Schedule, so if you see they are off, we will be following suit.
Emails: TLS will send an email to parents to the email address supplied to the school.
Procare: A Message will be sent out via Procare. Even if you don’t have the app, you should still receive an email with the message.
Text Alerts: Sign up on the KARE 11 and KSTP ABC 5.
Posted on TV Websites: KARE 11, KMSP FOX 9, KSTP ABC 5, and KEYC News 12.
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. More information sent via email to all the current SAC or WAC families. We will expand it for tuition and lunch for next school year.
All End of Year Statements for taxes for SAC or WAC charges in 2023 have been mailed out. Please watch your mail for those. All tax information regarding tuition will be sent from the church in the month of January, so keep an eye out for those as well.