Tiger Talk

School Schedule - Sept 23-29

Monday, Sept. 23rd -

No K-8 Chapel Today

9:00 - 9:20 AM: Early Childhood Chapel led by Mrs. Orrick

3:00 - 4:30 PM: Cross Country Practice

3:00 - 4:45 PM: JV Volleyball Practice

PM: Co-Op Baseball - IESA Regional Game

Tuesday, Sept. 24th -

3:00 - 4:30 PM: Cross Country Practice

3:00 - 4:30 PM: VA/JV Volleyball Practice

Wednesday, Sept. 25th -

Blue Ribbon Book Fair for Classes and Teachers

3:00 - 4:30 PM: Cross Country Practice

3:00 - 4:30 PM: VA/JV Volleyball Practice

5:30 - 7:00 PM: Discipleship Evening in the Parish Hall & Classrooms

Thursday, Sept. 26th -

9:00 - 11:00 AM: Early Childhood Grandparents' Day & Blue Ribbon Book Fair

3:00 - 4:30 PM: VA Volleyball Practice

4:00 - 5:30 PM: Cross Country Meet @ Pleasant Plains

Friday, Sept. 27th -

11:15 AM Dismissal - No Afternoon Extended Care Today

8:30 - 10:45 AM: K-8 Grandparents' Day & Blue Ribbon Book Fair

(Chapel led by Mr. Grillot - 8:45 - 9:30 AM)

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Cross Country Practice

Saturday, Sept. 28th -

Book Fair Open Before/After Church

9:00 - 10:00 AM: JV Volleyball Game vs Stewardson

10:00 - 11:00 AM: VA Volleyball Game vs Stewardson

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: JV Volleyball Game vs Trinity Bloomington

12:00 - 1:00 PM: VA Volleyball Game vs Trinity Bloomington

1:00 - 2:00 PM: Stewardson vs Bloomington

5:30 - 6:30 PM: Worship Service in Parish Hall

Sunday, Sept. 29th -

Book Fair Open Before/After Bible Study/Sunday School

8:00 - 9:00 AM: Worship Service @ Church

9:30 - 10:15 AM: Bible Study/Sunday School in Parish Hall/Classrooms

10:30 - 11:30 AM: Worship Service @ Church

By now, you should have RSVP'd for our two Grandparents' Days coming up this week. Please see below for some important information about these special events.

*Early Childhood Grandparents' Day - Thursday, Sept. 26th from 9-11 AM (starts in the Parish Hall)

*K-8 Grandparents' Day - Friday, Sept. 27th from 8:30 - 10:45 AM (starts in the Parish Hall)

*Although we have limited the number of guests allowed to attend and asked our faculty & staff to get dropped off or park on a side street on these days, parking will still be limited, so please help by doing one or more of the following:

-arrive on the earlier side of things to give more opportunities to find a parking space

-drop off and pick up grandparents for the event

-if there is more than one grandparent, please try to encourage them to carpool with one another

-park on the side streets nearby if necessary - Douglas, Governor, Edwards

*If your child's grandparent is going to take their grandchild with them after the festivities, please either email your child's teacher ahead of time or ask your child's grandparents to verbally inform their child's homeroom teacher on the day of the event.

*Thanks so much for your help with the above requests in order to make these special days as smooth and fun as possible for our students and their grandparents!

This quarter's chapel offering goes to the LCMS Central Illinois District's Deaf Ministry in Jacksonville. To learn more, please click on the following link: https://www.cidlcms.org/outreach-missions-deaf.html

At this point, we have collected $69.00. Please continue to send in offerings to support this special ministry.

*Blue Ribbon Book Fair in the Parish Hall Lobby - Wednesday, September 25th (during school day for classes); Thursday, September 26th during Early Childhood Grandparents' Day; Friday, September 27th during K-8 Grandparents' Day; Saturday, September 28th after Worship; Sunday, September 29th before and after Bible Study/Sunday School

Here is the link for the Book Fair Sign-Up Genius if you are willing and able to help out:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DABA82CABFBCF8-51316848-2024

*BounceTag Night - Tuesday October 22nd

Leap on over to BounceTag for some family fun and fellowship with other Trinity Lutheran Church and School families. Event is open 5:00-8:00pm. 50% of the admission price comes back to the school to support student activities. Hope to see you there!

*Nerf Party @ School - Sunday, November 10th from 2:30 - 4:00 PM ($10 per family)

*Christmas Shop @ School - December 9th - 13th

More details to come but will need a sign-up genius created and a flyer to go home with the students. Volunteers needed to walk around and keep items organized, personal shoppers to help preschool–2nd graders stay within budget and make sure they have an item for everyone on their shopping lists. May have 7th and 8th grade assist as personal shoppers for the littles.

*Skate Night Event @ Skateland - Tuesday, January 14th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM

(Admission - TBD; Skate Rental - $4)

*Candy Grams - February 14th

Gram’s cost $1.00 each, TL makes sure all students get at least one so no one is left out. We

take a few volunteers and meet up at Concordia Village to pass out Candy Grams to each of the residents. Sign up genius for volunteers to come closer to event. Concordia delivery will take place Wednesday 2/12/25 at 3:30pm. If there is a 3rd Quarter Love Thy Neighbor elective (middle school), we will see if they can help with assembling Grams for the residents.

*3rd Annual All-School Family Dance - Thursday, March 13th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join us for the 3rd Annual All-School Family Dance - Come dressed in your glow in the dark gear and enjoy some music, dancing, and snacks. Candy, drinks, chips, and pizza will be available for purchase in the concession stand. Admission - $1 per student; parents - free

*Pie Sales - April (for Easter)

*Teacher Appreciation Week @ School - Monday, May 5th - Friday, May 9th

*In addition, Tiger League organizes and runs our school uniform exchange. More information on this coming soon!

Bible Bowl is Back & it’s time to defend our first-place win from last year! All students, grades 3rd through 8th are welcome. Practices will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 beginning 9/25/2024 and ending 11/20/2024. Students must attend 5 practices to be eligible to compete. Competition held on November 23, 2024 at St John Lutheran School, 509 South Mattis Avenue, Champaign IL 61822. Please contact Coach Chuck Moore (217-891-1956 or mrchuckmoore@gmail.com) for more information.

A little over a week ago, Camden C. gives up 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 walks, and strikes out 15 batters as the baseball rolls past the Warriors 10-0. Wowza!

This past week was the toughest week of the season for our cross country athletes. They competed in 3 races with hilly terrain and in high temperatures.

*Tuesday at Cherry Hills - both teams placed 2nd overall. 4 of the girls were in the top 10 and Lydia placed 1st. 3 of the boys were in the top 11.

*Thursday at Rochester - both teams placed 2nd overall. 4 girls were in the top 11 and Lydia placed first. 3 boys were in the top 10.

*Saturday at Lincoln Park - There were 3 co-ed races - 5th/6th, 7th, and 8th. Our boys team placed 1st overall and our girls team placed 3rd. We had 9 athletes earn medals in their respective races...

Lydia, Oliver, Jonah - 1st

Landen - 2nd

Zoey - 3rd

Amelia - 4th

Emmy - 5th

Joel - 6th

Wesley - 7th

And every runner set a new season record for this course.

Each month, the Early Childhood classrooms use weekly thematic units to support all of the skills they are working on (fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social skills, letters, colors, numbers, shapes, and much more). Please see below for the list of the themes for this month.

September - Apples, Farm, Leaves/Fall, Emotions/Kindness

October - Human Body, Pumpkins, Spiders, Fire Safety, Halloween

November - Friendship, Bears, Thanksgiving

December - Gingerbread Friends, Advent, Christmas

January - Winter/Snow, Polar Animals, Transportation, Nursery Rhymes

February - Dental Health, Valentine's Day, Community Helpers

March - Space, Dr. Seuss, St. Patrick's Day

April - Insects, Holy Week, Easter, Earth Day/Recycling, Spring

May - Bodies of Water, Dinosaurs, Family, End of the Year Fun

• Please send a reusable water bottle (labeled with your child's name) to school. The teachers will send it home with your child on their last day of each school week to be deep cleaned.
• Please make sure your little one wears tennis shoes each day.
• If your child attends full days, they can either bring a sack lunch or purchase a hot lunch. Hot lunches cost $3.50 a day. You can put money on your child's lunch account in the school office at any time.
• If your child attends full day, please be sure to send a blanket, a pillow, and a stuffed buddy. That will all come home in your child's nap bag on Fridays to be washed and returned to school the following week.
• Please send at least one-two changes of clothes with your child. Please label them with your child's name.
• If your child is in Two-Year-Old Town and not fully potty-trained, please send a package of diapers and baby wipes labeled with their first and last name.

Thursday, September 26th - Early Childhood Grandparents' Day from 9:00 - 11:00 AM

Wednesday, October 20th - Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Thursday, October 31st - Parent/Teacher Conferences from 12:00 - 3:00 PM

Thursday, December 19th - Early Childhood Cookies & Carols from 8:30 - 9:30 AM

Thursday, May 1st - Early Childhood Parents' Night from 6:00 - 7:00 PM

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.”

Colossians 3:12

Some of our middle school students present the daily announcements every morning through live video. There is a private YouTube channel that both classes and parents can view. Please see below for a link to that. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ZRNvDToKF_exZflbfVRDQ

Each month we learn about a "c" word and we celebrate students who are showing what they have learned. Please see below for the entire list of these elements of success.

Monthly Elements

September - Compassion

October - Composure

November - Citizenship

December - Communication

January - Creativity

February - Collaboration

March - Clear Thinking

April - Curiosity

May - Review All Elements

Please visit click on this link: https://trinity-lutheran.com/school/about-our-school/ to learn more about our Elements of Success.

Office Side - Kalen, Zoey, Mekhi; Subs: Justin & Liam

Parish Hall Side - Phil, Jonah, Hunter; Subs: Camden & Ryane

Additional Entree for Hot Lunch

Students can purchase an additional entree for 75 cents. Please make sure if your child wants to do this that they tell their homeroom teacher when they take lunch count, so the teacher can enter it properly in the computer. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Cold Lunch Info

If your child is cold lunch, please do not pack them soda or candy. Also, please try to include something substantial like a sandwich and fruit. A well-balanced meal will help them have energy and focus for the rest of the school day. Please do not bring them fast food unless it is a special occasion like a birthday. Thanks so much for your cooperation with this!

• Please remember that extended care closes at 5:30 PM. If there is an emergency issue and you cannot be here by 5:30 PM, please call and let the staff know. A $1.00 late charge is added on per minute to your account.

Friday, September 27th - THIS WEEK!

Thursday, October 31st

Friday, December 20th

Friday, May 23rd

Please join us for the Lutheran High Sunday Brunch on October 6th from 10:45-1:00. The Brunch is sponsored by the Foundation for Excellence. The Brunch will be held in the Parish Hall. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-12, children under 5 are free. Proceeds will benefit the Training of Christian Leaders. Please have your reservations to Lutheran High by September 27th.

Students in 5th-12th grades are invited to Pastor Sharp’s house on Friday, September 27th for a weenie roast in the backyard. Parents are welcome to stay or drop their kids off from 5:30-8:30pm at 2221 West Rd. Dr. Springfield, IL 62711. Pastor Sharp will provide hot dogs and things for s'mores. Bring your own drink and a chair if you want one. Hope to see you there!

October Food Pantry Reminder- The next Food Pantry collection will be on October 5th & 6th. We are currently serving 7 households, a total of 24 individuals. Please drop off your donations to the bins in the narthex of the church on 2nd street or the Parish Hall lobby at the school. We especially need canned meat/fish, loaves of bread, canned soup/stew, canned vegetables. Money donations or gift cards are also welcome, please mark "Food Pantry" on the envelope. If you would like to be added to the food pantry emailing list, please follow this link. https://forms.gle/2SuLtoMDv4rs3pLE7 Please email Carrie Coon at ccoon@trinity-lutheran.com for questions regarding the food pantry.

Help those in need by assembling tied quilts for Lutheran World Relief in the Parish Hall on Fridays on October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 8:30 am to 2 pm. Come for as long as you can! Bring a sack lunch if you plan to stay all day. Please join us in this project that will benefit people around the world. For more information, contact Paula at 217-652-7500.

Phil, a recent business school graduate, got his dream job. He did so well that he was invited to a retreat with the big shots of the company. Not only did he get to attend, but he also had a chance to meet the CEO of the company.

Almost jittery, he approached her and asked, “I was told that I could ask you a question. What does it take to become as successful as you are?”

“Success in business, and in life, comes from a whole series of good decisions,” she said.

“Oh, I’m sure that’s true,” he said, “but what does it take to make those good decisions?”

“Well, that’s the hard part. It takes wisdom,” she replied.

Still not feeling that he completely understood, he said, “I’m sure it does. But that creates a burning question for me. How did you acquire such wisdom?”

She paused briefly and then explained, “Bad decisions. A whole lot of bad decisions. Wisdom comes by learning from your mistakes.”

In 1977, I coined the phrase Helicopter Parents and started writing about this parenting style. These parents carry the heavy burden of swooping in to rescue their kids from any mistake, disappointment, or struggle. Out of love, they cripple their children by stealing their opportunities to gain wisdom and resilience—they prevent them from learning from their mistakes.

Still today there are many Helicopter Parents. In some ways, it seems even worse than before. The problem seems to have reached epidemic proportions, with parents trying to create a perfect life for their kids. Little do they know that their children won’t be able to maintain that great life if they have not prepared for it by having to deal with their own little problems early in life.

The authors of Love and Logic meet many parents who are afraid for their kids to make those poor decisions needed to gain wisdom. I hope you are not one of those parents. But if you are, this gentle reminder comes from my heart. Bruised knees and bruised emotions are the building blocks of wisdom and personal strength. Don’t steal that from the kids you love so much.

Listen to my most popular audio, Helicopters, Drill Sergeants, and Consultants, for some laughs and solutions to this tempting and common parenting style—and help your kids gain wisdom and resilience by learning from their mistakes.

Thanks for reading!

Jim Fay

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