Principal Connection

I recall a conversation I had with a friend about parenting when I was younger. He could not understand why I thought Lutheran education was important. He was not questioning my belonging to the church but why the school?

I explained there are 5 reasons why I believed it was important. First is an issue of faith. I want my children to have a strong faith, which I know will be taught providing comfort, solace, and inspiration to carry them through the joys and tribulations of life. They will learn about the 10 Commandments, the Golden Rule, while being taught Christian morals and values that are important to me. Academically I know they will succeed with smaller classes and individual attention that let them know they are God’s loved and cherished child.

Second, belonging to a Lutheran school is about community. We have history and connections that bring us together for fun and fellowship as well as to share troubles and celebrate joys. My children still have friends from their grade school days that share the same bond of faith and experience they do.

Third, I believe every child needs a variety of positive role models to help decide what person they will become. I can’t think of any better role models than our teachers. They are fabulous! My children still talk about their teachers who have become friends and advocates.

Fourth, our school life coincides with our worship life. As a family we participated in the larger church community. My children learned from watching others and seeing their parents giving of their time, talents, and money to something bigger than themselves, namely their Lord.

Finally, I see the Lutheran school teaching my children about social relationships. They had a group of peers who had a common belief, background, focus and purpose. Was it perfect? No! But every situation was handled in light of the Law and Gospel. Those situations made my children who they are today. I can say without question, God’s love was always present!

These were powerful motivators for raising my children in a Lutheran school. I had to make sacrifices to send my 3. We were able to share their education as a family at a Lutheran school. I am thankful to my Lord for the positive effect it has had on all 3 of my children.

I wanted to share with you the Students of the Month for January 2012 are Nina Tadic and Abigail Pflughoeft. Congratulations go out to these two students who have been selected by their teachers to receive this award! They get a certificate, a letter, and their picture posted outside the Principal’s Office. Stop by and see their smiling faces!

A Night of Abundant Blessings is coming on March 23, Friday at the Avalon with the doors opening at 6PM. We are soliciting for things to be sold at the auction which will go to benefit our church and school! A great big thank you goes out to Laura Sauerman, for chairing this wonderful event. If you missed it last year I would encourage you to be a part of one of the best times Trinity has to offer! I hope to see you there.

We would again like to thank all those who have participated in our first ever Principal’s Coffee. We will do this one Tuesday each month from 7:30-8:30 AM in the Library. Our prayer is that the Lord will bless our school through this communication.

Harmony is now opened for parents to view their children’s graded assignments, attendance, discipline, calendar, and methods of payment. For questions please see Mr. Schultz or Mrs. Cizmar.

Congratulations to Noah Wilkes, our Geography Bee winner for 2011-12.

We are so very proud of all our graduates. If you have any news to share about our graduates accomplishments please call Mr. Schultz to let him know! We don’t want to miss anyone!

We ask God’s richest blessings on you as you support our school. Thanks for your prayers and your generous gifts of prayer to help support the school! We are so blessed to have you with us! We give thanks for our parents who value their child’s spiritual development and share in partnership with us!