Tiger Talk
Trinity Lutheran School Weekly Newsletter
From Mr Klug
30 Days and Counting
Can you believe it? We are down to 30 days of school, counting down to May 28th. It has been an interesting year to say the least. We give thanks to God for keeping our children safe and healthy, for the most part, this school year. We acknowledge, that this was a difficult year in many different ways for many different people.
We pray that God heals the hearts of those that lost a loved one, and we mourn with them. This has been an extremely difficult year for many, but their remains a hope. A hope that anchors our souls with God in heaven.
We pray that God heals those that have suffered in many other varied ways too. These unusual circumstances have caused many other problems that we often do not see. We also pray that God provides hope for their souls, and reminder that God keeps them in their hands.
We give thanks to all those that helped make this school year work successfully. We especially want to thank our teachers and all of the changes that they dealt with this school year. When you ¨see¨ them next, tell them thank you. I see the significant work and sacrifices that they have made to make this year successful.
As we look forward to the next school year, will it be normal? Well, that is a loaded question because the world has not been normal since the fall into sin. Sin has caused so much pain and suffering that we see the world that was as normal. Yet, we see the current situation as abnormal. We have a hope that God will restore us to normal, but that is not until we reunite with him in heaven.
In the meantime, next year looks like it will be more ordinary. The view from a student perspective will look more like it did prior to this year. We have a hope that there will be more
group activities, chapel worship, lunch with more friends, athletics as they once were, and much more. We have learned many things about life and simplicity this year, and look to keep life like that in the future. Not everything before was better.
We give thanks to God, for the developments that scientists and doctors have found to help reduce the effects of this virus through the different vaccines and treatments. Through this, maybe humanity has become a little more compassionate and understanding of the needs of our neighbor.
As we look forward, keep in mind all of the lessons that were learned in the past year. Enjoy the rest of this school year and the coming summer. Thank God for all that we do have in spite of what we may have lost.
The Next Week At Trinity
Memory Work
Week of April 19
“And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him” Matthew 3:16
(Remember to follow the lead of your classroom teacher, as some may shorten or modify how it is being completed.)
Calendar - April 17-April 25
Saturday:
Worship 5:30 at Parish Hall
Monday: Girls' Basketball practice 3:00-4:45
Tuesday: Girls' Basketball Game at Our Savior's 6 pm
Wednesday:
Thursday: Girls' Basketball Game (6th and 7th graders) at Our Savior's at 6:00pm
Friday: Girls' Basketball Practice 3:00-4:45
Saturday: Girls' Basketball Games vs. Concordia Peoria 10:00 am
Worship 5:30 pm at Parish Hall
Sunday: Worship 8:00 and 10:30 at Church
Bible Study/Sunday School at Parish Hall 9:15
LUNCH NEXT WEEK
Tuesday: Ravioli, Garlic Stick, Fruit, Milk
Wednesday: Hamburger Casserole, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit, Milk
Thursday: Mr. Rib with Bun, Sweet Potatoes, Fruit, Milk
Friday: Fish Sticks, Oven Fries, Baked Beans, Fruit, Milk
Announcements
Re-Enrollment for 2021-2022 Academic Year
Re-enrollment hoodies and tuition commitment forms will be given out this week for the 2021-2022 school year.
School Spirit Days
Friday, April 30 - Jeans Day
*Students can wear jeans along with a Trinity top.
Friday, May 7 - Tropical Day
*Students dress in tropical, summer-ready clothing.
Friday, May 28 - Jeans Day
*Students can wear jeans along with a Trinity top.
Last Day of School
The last day of school is on Friday May 28. Looking forward to next school year, the first day of school will be either Thursday August 19 or Monday August 23. The calendar for 2021-2022 will be out soon.
Summer Camp 2021 - Help Wanted & General Information
Parents, we need your help! We are looking for volunteers to participate in our assemblies showcasing a specific skill (ie a dancer, a puppeteer, a firefighter, a police officer, etc). Anyone who has a skill to share should contact Miss Rebecca Logan at rlogan@trinity-lutheran.com. If you know anyone who might be interested in participating, please let us know.
Trinity is hosting a summer camp this coming summer that will include offerings for our preschool and pre-k students (in addition to our kdg-4th grade students). It will run for ten weeks (Monday, June 7th - Friday, August 13th) and will have both part-time and full-time options. We will also offer a two-year-old program similar to what we have done in Two-Year-Old Town all school year. Information was distributed last Friday, so you should have already received it by now. If you are planning on enrolling your child in Summer Camp, it is first come, first serve and the deadline for enrollment is Friday, May 14th. We hope your children can join us!
Early Dismissal Days
When we were planning for a year around COVID-19 issues, we removed an integral part to our school year, our early 1:00pm dismissals. These are normally utilized for teacher professional development. We will be putting these back into the calendar for the second semester. A new school calendar will be sent home in the coming weeks, please be on the lookout. These dates will be: April 30.
Sycamore App
Did you know that there is an app in your providers store. This makes it much easier to check grades and other information like lunch balances.
Absences
If your child will be absent from school, you may contact the school via the app and the absence form, a phone call, or emailing the school office at school@trinity-lutheran.com
Uniform Dress Code
Please work to comply with the uniform dress code. Teachers may be contacting you if your child is out of dress code.
Wish List
Trinity teachers in preschool - eighth grade have been updating the wish list. Take a minute, look at the list, and see if you are able to help purchase something for the classroom!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WKJ3H6S2ODIV?ref_=wl_share
ABC Countdown to Summer
Love & Logic at Home
Two Things Parents Do About Lying
One of our Facebook friends wrote, "Is lying about brushing your teeth something to drop for my 11-year-old son? As we are pressing into the teenage years I am questioning what is worth not letting go because it is still lying which I don't want to condone."
Lying is unacceptable and wise parents don't ignore it or condone it. The wise parent does two things about lying.
AVOID THE "DID YOU?" SITUATIONS
Very few humans, including adults, are like young George Washington in the cherry tree story. Most people, including children, tend to lie to protect themselves. If the child didn't brush his teeth, and the parent asks, "Did you brush your teeth?" the answer will probably be a lie. So, why ask in the first place?
A better approach might be to say, "I hope you're protecting your teeth by brushing. I've been a little worried for you since I pay for the good dentist reports and you pay for the bad ones. I hope you get a good report from the dentist."
And yes, a Love and Logic parent would have the child pay for the bad check up. We don't make hollow threats. Remember that sincere empathy precedes the consequence. "How sad, a bad dentist check up. Do you want to use your allowance money or what? Could you use a hug?"
LYING EARNS CONSEQUENCES
In the event that a child tells a lie, the generic Love and Logic consequence called the "Energy Drain" technique can be used.
"Son, I know that you lied to me about talking back to your teacher. That's not acceptable in this family. I spent a long time on the phone talking with your teacher about your behavior, and didn't get my own work accomplished. I'll let you know later how you can replace the time and energy I used up dealing with this."
Steps for Teaching Honesty as the Best Policy
There are few things that leave parents angrier, or more worried, than when their kids act "truthfulness-challenged." The good news about lying is that kids do it. What I mean is that all youngsters experiment with bending the truth, and it doesn't necessarily mean that they'll end up becoming con men, criminals or politicians. That is, as long as we can help them see that honesty really is the best policy.
One way of achieving this goal is to apply the following steps:
1. Use "I feel like you lied to me" rather than "You lied to me."
If your kid replies with "No, I didn't!" this allows you to say, "I know… but I feel like you did."
2. Help the child see lying as an index of maturity.
Achieve this by saying, "When I feel lied to, it makes me wonder whether you are mature enough to handle some of the privileges you enjoy around here, like television, your video games, and things like that."
3. In an empathetic way, let the child know that privileges will return when maturity goes up.
"The good news is that when you can prove to me that you are more mature, I'll know that it's time for you to have these privileges again."
4. Remember that parenting isn't like a jury trial: There's no need to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Trust Your Parental Instincts
Too many parents doubt themselves when their gut tells them that their kids have lied. Too frequently today’s parents feel like they must make their case, beyond a “reasonable doubt,” before they feel justified in providing consequences. As a result, their kids are forever leading them on wild goose chases. Soon their children begin to believe that it’s okay to lie as long as you can provide a convincing... or confusing... counterargument.
Our homes are not courtrooms, and our children should not be treated like defense attorneys or defendants. While Love and Logic parents do their best to listen, be fair, and consider their children’s views, they realize that there are times when we must “convict” even when the evidence is merely circumstantial.
When parents apply these practical tips, most kids quickly realize that lying creates more problems for them than it solves. With a sincere serving of Love and Logic, most kids learn that their lives are much happier keeping honesty as their motto.
There are exceptions, however. For various reasons, some children lack good cause-and-effect reasoning when it comes to honesty. Kids who’ve been abused or neglected sometimes come to believe that lying is the only way they can protect themselves and get their needs met. Children with some types of neurological conditions lack the impulse-control to routinely choose the delayed gratification of being honest over the immediate gratification of lying and getting oneself off the hook... albeit temporarily. If your child continues to lie on a chronic basis, despite your diligent application of Love and Logic, seek professional help.
The sooner you do the better.
Fortunately, most kids, even those with emotional or behavioral problems, eventually learn that lying to a Love and Logic adult does not pay. One mother of a particularly difficult teenager put it this way:
Once in a while Conner will try to pull something over on me. It’s like he needs a little “tune up” from time to time. But now I know how to make sure he regrets his poor decisions. And the great part is that the empathy keeps me the good guy.
During one of his mother’s lie-related work slow-downs, Conner asked her, “How come you’re making such a big deal out of this? How come on the news all them politicians and business guys get to lie?”
Like a true master of Love and Logic, she hugged him, smiled warmly, and answered:
I guess those guys just didn’t have great Mommas like yours.
Faculty Directory
Below is a list of the teachers and their email addresses.
Two-Year-Old Town
Allia Hollenback : ahollenback@trinity-lutheran.com
Yellow Room (Preschool)
Rebecca Logan: rlogan@trinity-lutheran.com
Red Room
Katie DeGroot: kdegroot@trinity-lutheran.com
Green Room (Pre-Kindergarten)
Michelle McWilliam: mmcwilliams@trinity-lutheran.com
Blue Room (Pre-Kindergarten)
Dara Merino: dmerino@trinity-lutheran.com
Kindergarten
Caitlin Reichert: creichert@trinity-lutheran.com
1st Grade
Jill Schaefer: jschaefer@trinity-lutheran.com
2nd Grade
Sue Rodgers: srodgers@trinity-lutheran.com
3rd Grade
Brett Moll: bmoll@trinity-lutheran.com
4th Grade
Melissa Boehme: mboehme@trinity-lutheran.com
Middle School
5th Grade Homeroom, 5th English and Literature, 6th English, 7 English
Wendy Boehme: wboehme@trinity-lutheran.com
6th Grade Homeroom, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Math
Pam Sausaman: psausaman@trinity-lutheran.com
7th Grade Homeroom, 6th Literature, 7th Literature, 8th English and Literature
Kimberly Garvue: kgarvue@trinity-lutheran.com
8th Grade Homeroom, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Social Studies
Morgan Grillot: mgrillot@trinity-lutheran.com
5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Science
Cindy Good: cgood@trinity-lutheran.com
7th Grade Pre-Algebra, 8th Grade Algebra
Zack Klug: zklug@trinity-lutheran.com
Resource/Special Education
Rosalyn Bone: rbone@trinity-lutheran.com
Find, Follow, Contact
Email: school@trinity-lutheran.com
Website: trinity-lutheran.com
Location: 515 South MacArthur Boulevard, Springfield, IL, USA
Phone: (217)787-2323
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trinitylutheranspfld/