Headmaster Letter August 12, 2016 School Edition (No: 1)

“Walk The Walk”

Faith Based Learning With Technology Featuring: Personal Care For Every Student

Provision Of A Safe Haven For Students

Faculty Care & Concern For Each Student

Christian Character Education

Academic Achievement

In the presences of the teaching of false teachers and a heathen society, the Apostle John sounds the call to faithfully imitate the life of Jesus Our Savior Lord in 2 John 6 he writes: “This is love: that we walk in obedience to His commands. As you have heard from the beginning, His command is that you Walk In Love.” It is absolutely frightening how closely our day resembles the day of John the Apostle. Therefore his directive to “Walk The Walk” is a very appropriate theme for our day and our school theme for school year 2016. We will strive to teach and witness to our students that you “Walk The Walk” by showing love, which means, avoid prejudice and discrimination, honestly listening to others, by helping, giving and serving, refusing to judge and more. Each month we will study a spiritual trait of Jesus to learn how to “Walk the Walk.” They are:

“We Teach Students The Way 21st Century Students Learn Best”

September Responsibility

October Initiative

November Compassion

December Humility

January Attentiveness

February Encouragement

March Respect

April Forgiveness

May Enthusiasm

Parents are invited to reinforce our theme at home by emphasizing the monthly spiritual trait under study. This is one way we show we at TLCS “Care For Jesus’ Kids” - teach them to be like Him. Yours In Christ, Pastor John

Table of Contents Inside This Issue: Page Inside This Issue Page Gently Used Uniform Sale 2 New Believe Fundraiser 5 Teacher Appointments 2 Advanced Reader/IXL Math 5 Campbell’s Labels for Education 2 Volunteer Learning Resource 5 New Lower School Teachers 3 New Website 6 High School Fair Night 3 BAND PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT 6 Three Summer Improvements 4 MS Black Rock Retreat 6 Key Coming Events 4 MS “Alive Conference 6 Back to School Nights 4 School Nurse Needed 7

Gently Used Uniform Sale

By popular request, we are having another Gently Used Uniform Sale in our Fellowship Hall on:

Tuesday, August 23rd from

10:00 am—2:00 pm and

4:00 pm –6:30 pm

Parents may donate items that are clean and in good condition for the school to sell. All funds will be used to help purchase “New, State of the Art Smart Boards” for our classrooms. Incidentally, all our present 10

Smart Boards have been updated with the latest upgrades.

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Announcing Lower School Staff for 2016

Class Teacher *Kindergarten Rebecca Simmons Kindergarten Julia Wright Grade 1 Dawn Hebding *Grade 1 Linda Stephens Grade 2 Jamie Burgess Grade 2 Kristen Roane Grade 3 Mary Ann Hines Grade 3 Malinda Markel Grade 4 Jennifer Sullivan Grade 4 Tammy Geelhaar *New Additions

Free Items Through Campbell’s Labels For Education Thank you to everyone who collected Campbell’s Labels For Education. We earned enough points to purchase Phys. Ed. Equipment, Art Supplies, Office Supplies and Playground Balls. Thank You!! While Campbell’s has ended this program, we still are collecting Box Tops for Education and will have our first contest soon so keep collecting your Box Tops.

“We Care For Jesus’ Kids”

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The Lower School Welcomes Two New Teachers!

We are very pleased and blessed to introduce our two new teachers who come to us with excellent qualifications and experience. Mrs. Rebecca Simmons is joining our Kindergarten team along with Mrs. Julie Wright, fellow teacher, and Mrs. Linda Minarik, instructional aide. Mrs. Simmons holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Towson University. She comes to Trinity with 10+ years of experience in working with Pre-School, Kindergarten, and First Grade children. She is also very involved with her church and has been a leader in the

Vacation Bible School Program the past 13 years. Mrs. Simmons desires to teach in a Christian School so that she is able to share her love of God and her faith with her students. In a smaller class setting she will be able to use more creativity in all of her lessons and she looks forward to having the ability to work individually with students.

Mrs. Linda Stephens is joining our First Grade Team with fellow teacher, Dawn Hebding. Mrs. Stephens holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Reading, both from Towson University. She comes to Trinity with 15+ years teaching experience in both first and second grades. The majority of her experience has been with Christian Schools. She also is very involved with her church having worked with the Sunday School and VBS for many years. Mrs. Stephens is a strong supporter of Christian Schools and states, “Teaching in a Christian School incorporates God all day and in all things.” She looks forward to giving her students a well-rounded and rich experience.

We know that you will give both of these teachers a very warm welcome to Trinity!

This event will be held in our Fellowship hall. Parents from our school, church and community who have students in Grades 7 & 8 are invited to attend to gain information on “prospective public and non-public High Schools” for their students. Thirty local and Baltimore area high schools have been invited to participate on Wednesday, September 28th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Aberdeen High School (Science & Math Academy) Bel Air High School (Biomedical Program) John Carroll High School Calvert Hall College (Male) Harford Christian High School Loyola Blakefield (Male) Harford Technical High School (Magnet) Concordia Academy Edgewood High School (IBP) Notre Dame Prep (Female) North Harford H.S. (Natural Resources and Institute of Notre Dame Agricultural Science) Mercy High School (Female) Redeemer Classical Christian Academy Archbishop Curley High School (Male) Perry Hall Christian Catholic High School Eastern Technical (Magnet) Oldfields (Female) Roland park Country School (Female) Gilman Friends School (Male) Boys Latin (Male) Bryn Mawr (Female) St. Paul’s School for Girls St. Paul’s School for Boys St. Timothy’s (Female) Mary Vale (Female) Carver High School (Arts) The Tome School Mount Carmel High School

High School Fair Night

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Four Summer Improvements

Summer 2016 has been great for your School and ELC. We thank God for three great blessings which in numerous ways will benefit every student. Record Summer Camp Attendance of 93+ enabled us to best prepare for fall. It also helped immensely

to spread the word about our school. Repairing of Cemetery Exit Road brings greater convenience and easier access to our facilities. New stage area in former chapel has been completed. Will serve as our primary drama presentation area. Gym reconditioned

TLCS Back To School Nights are critical for parents and students. They provide school, parent and student to acquire valuable insight for the new school year and to build mutual respect for one another. All families are encouraged to have at least one parent in attendance at all their students Back To School Nights, if both parents cannot be present.

Program Date Day Time

New Parent/Students & 8/18 Thursday 6:30 pm All 5th Graders

Eighth Grade 8/24 Wednesday 6:30 pm

ELC Before/After Care & 8/25 Thursday 6:30 pm Kindergarten

Grades 5-7 8/30 Tuesday 6:30 pm

Grades 1-4 9/1 Thursday 6:30 pm

Mark Your Calendar—Key Coming Events

Event Date Day Time

Believe Kids Kickoff 8/31 Wednesday

Opening Chapel 9/7 Wednesday 10:00 am

Time Capsule Opening 2013 9/16 Friday 6:30 pm

Family Movie Night 9/16 Friday 7:30 pm

High School Fair Night 9/28 Wednesday 6:30 pm

MS Black Rock Retreat Week 10/5, 6 and 7

Variety Show 10/14 Friday 6:30 pm

Reading Fun Night 10/20 Thursday 6:00 pm

LS Father/Daughter Dance 10/28 Friday 6:30 pm

Back To School Nights

We are super excited to introduce our new Fall fundraiser—Believe Kids and Food For The Soul. The Believe Fall Gift Catalog has many options for the home including decorations, candles, kitchen items and perfect gifts such as jewelry, magazine subscriptions and much more just in time for holiday gift giving. The Food For The Soul has various yummy food and treats that are easy to transport and store.

In addition to the order you place with the school; friends and family can order online using your special code so your child(ren) will receive credit for prizes.

Speaking of prizes, there is a prize brochure with many options for items sold. Additionally, there is a bonus prize program which features a host of rubber animals

and a lanyard. The first animal can be claimed by simply turning into the teacher, the ticket stub that says you sold 1-3 items and you will receive your animal immediately. Students can continue to collect the next animal with additional items sold and so on. Our kick-off assembly is on Wednesday, August 31st!

“New” Believe Kids Fundraiser Kick-Off

Something Old, Something New Accelerated Reader—Something Old—is being continued. In its first year, students read a record number of books, 6,681 to be exact! The growth average, for students who fully embraced the program, was approximately 2 years. Some cases showed a growth as high as 5 years.

IXL—Something New is being added. Piloted last spring with great success, IXL Math is now a fixture in TLCS. It offers engaging math practice that reinforces critical mathematical concepts. Students are able to work at their own pace at school or at home, with immediate positive feedback and/or suggestions for improvement. Students enjoy earning a variety of achievements on the site based on time spent, problems answered, and mastery of skills.

Accelerate Reader and IXL Math are used by every student Kindergarten through Grade 8 provided by our “Inclusive Tuition!!” Middle School now offers 9 math classes to meet the needs of our students.

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Volunteer Learning Resource Program

This new program, established to provide students with additional help, is “Right Now” being formed. Volunteers working under our IEP teacher, Mrs. Becky Stachnick, will work a few hours each week with individual students to help them with personal needs. As of this date, our volunteer group includes:

Mrs. Rosanne Hisley Mr. Paul Ryan Mrs. Robin Ruehl Mr. Roland Benser Mrs. Phyllis King

Are you qualified or interested in a little training, available to volunteer some hours on a weekly basis? If so, call Pastor John today, 410-679-4000 ext. 114.

Experience the satisfaction of helping young people!

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New Website News The goal is to have our “brand new” website up and running by August 31st. This will be an exciting moment for TLCS and Early Learning Center and you, the parent.

We can hardly wait!

In years past, students in Middle School, grades 6-8, attend Black Rock Retreat Center in Quarryville, Pennsylvania at separate times. This year, grades 6-8 will attend Black Rock together. They will leave Wednesday, October 5 around 10:30 am and return on Friday, October 7 around 2:30 pm.

While at Black Rock, students will attend daily outdoor education classes that have been aligned with their science curriculum. They will share times together for devotions and group activities.

Please complete and return your child’s health form no later than Friday, September 16. If your child has a food allergy and you would like Black Rock to accommodate this allergy, please visit the Black Rock Retreat Center, fill out this form online and submit it no later than 2 weeks before the trip. You can find this form on their website, Black Rock Retreat Center, under the Outdoor Education tab.

Middle School Black Rock Retreat

“Alive Middle School Conference”

This year, Crossfire will be going back to Ocean City for an exciting Middle School Conference called Alive “Tagged” on November 18-20.

We will have the Mosely Lot Band as our Worship band, illusionists David & Kylie Knight, a dodge ball tournament, extreme hair and many guest speakers. There will also be many excellent workshops just geared for your middle school student.

This is an opportunity for your youth to share their faith with 3,000 other Middle School kids. Expect them to grow closer to God during this weekend.

The total cost of the trip is estimated at $160 and a non-refundable deposit of $79 is due by September 28th to hold you a spot. If you’re interested in having your youth attend this event, please call Pam Francis at 410-679-4000 ext. 186 or email pfrancis@trinityjoppa.org to sign up by September 21st. Registration forms will be available soon.

Exciting Band Program Announcement Introducing Dawn Garner. Dawn comes to Trinity with 18 years of teaching experience. She will join the Middle School staff, teaching Language Arts, Social Studies, music, band, choir, and hand bells. She has been a music/band teacher in a Christian school setting since 1991. She enjoys teaching music history, hymns, and the classics. Dawn has 4 children and enjoys art, reading, photography and crocheting. She believes that children are a blessing from God. She will teach the students to combine sign language with praise and worship to enhance

the worship experience. Registration for band is now being accepted. Please see the website for a registration form and information regarding the band program.

Subs Needed For School Nurse Page 7

Weekly Chapel All Are Welcome

We hold weekly chapel services on Wednesdays at 10:00 am for Middle School and at 1:00 pm for Lower School. Once a month, we hold a Buddy Chapel with the entire school at 1:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. For security reasons, please sign in at the Main Office and pick-up a Visitor’s Badge. We look forward to seeing you!

Trinity Lutheran Christian School is in need of Rn’s, LPN’s, or medication technicians who have completed the 20 hour medication administration training program course that is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON). The subs would substitute for the school nurse on days when she needs to be out, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Call 410-679-4000, ext. 119 for information.

Text Messages From Trinity

Did you know you can receive text messages from Trinity? If you have already opted to receive text messages from us, you do not need to do anything.

If you would like to receive text messages, text the word Alert to 22300 to register.

We utilize the One Call Now system to send messages to parents with important school information. Some messages are sent by phone, and others are sent by e-mail or text.

If your contact information changes, please remember to contact the school office with any updates.

How To See Your Children’s Grades Online

Did you know our Headmaster System allows you to see your children’s grades and assignments online for 1st through 8th grade? On our current website, there is a black button on the top of our front page that says GRADES ONLINE. Simply click on the button and enter your Username and Password. If you are new to Trinity and need a Username, please contact the school office. If you forgot your password, click on forgot password and a new password will be sent to the email you have on file with the school office.

Calendar of Events August/September 2016

MONTH DAY DATE TIME EVENT

August Thursday 18 6:30 pm New Parent/Student & All 5th Grade Orientation

Mon-Fri 22-26 TLCS Staff Orientation

Mon 22 ELC/Summer Camp Closed

Tuesday 23 10:00 –2:00 pm

& 4:00-6:30 pm Used Uniform Sale

Wednesday 24 6:30 pm 8th Grade Back To School Night

Thursday 25 6:30 pm ELC Back To School Night in the Church

Thursday 25 6:30 pm Kindergarten Back To School Night in Fell. Hall

Monday 29 First Day of School Grades 1-6

29 ELC Fall Session Begins

Tuesday 30 First Day of School Grades 7 & 8

Tuesday 30 6:30 Grades 5-7 Back To School Night

Wednesday 31 10:00-10:30 Believe Kids Assembly

September Thursday 1 6:30 Grades 1-4 Back To School Night

Friday 2 Believe Kids Packets Go Home

Monday 5

TLCS and ELC Closed

Labor Day

Wednesday 7 10:00 am Opening Chapel

Wednesday 14 1:00 pm Buddy Chapel

Friday 16 6:30 pm Time Capsule—Class 2013

Friday 16 7:30 pm Family Movie Night

Monday 19 3:30 pm Science Explorers Club

Tuesday 20 Broom’s Bloom Family Fun Night

Wednesday 21 MS 10:00 am

LS 1:00 pm Chapel Services

Friday 23 Casual Day $2

Sunday 25 11:00 am TLCS & ELC Staff Installation

Monday 26 3:30 pm Science Explorers Club

Tuesday 27 Individual Picture Day

Wednesday 28 6:30-8:00 pm High School Fair

Friday 30 Believe Kids Fundraiser Ends

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“We Care For Jesus’ Kids”