Greetings From the Principal:

As July comes to a close and August looms just ahead of us, we sense the “busyness” that is just around the corner. With this, comes excitement of new beginnings. Many children will go to school for the first time, whether it is preschool or kindergarten. Some are just beginning high school or going off to college. Others are returning to a familiar school setting. This means a bit of anxiety for the students as well as the parents. Even in the familiar setting, many things will be unfamiliar. Through all of this, new beginnings and unfamiliar settings, remember that our Father in heaven is with us, to guide and comfort us. Our theme verse for this school year gives us comfort: Hebrews 13:8, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. He is our constant in a world of inevitable change.

May God continue to bless you richly,

Beth Boester

School Events:

August 13-14: Staff In-Service

August 15: Picnic @ 5:00 and Opening Chapel @ 6:30 for all school staff and families

August 16-17: Early dismissal - 11:30 am

Did you know?

· Trinity Lutheran School is accredited by both the National Lutheran Schools Association and the Illinois State Board of Education

· Every classroom at Trinity begins and ends their day in prayer.

Pam Campbell has offered to run with any students interested in preparing for running in 5K Runs. Please let us know if you are interested!

Lunch:

August 15 Opening Chapel 6:30 p.m.

August 16 Dismissal @ 11:30 a.m.

August 17 Dismissal @ 11:30 a.m.

August 20 Hamburger Patty, Cheese Slice, French Fries, Pork N Beans, Peaches, Bun, Milk

August 21 Deli Turkey Slice, Cheese Slice, Salsa, Lettuce, Corn, Rosy Applesauce, Chips, Bread, Milk

August 22 Mini Corn Dogs, Peas & Carrots, Tater tots, Mandarin Oranges, Jell-o (plain), Milk

August 23 Chicken Patty, Cooked Carrots, Broccoli & Cheese Sauce, Strawberry Cup, Bun, Vanilla Pudding, Milk

August 24 Birthday Lunch! Cheese Pizza, Green Beans, Salad, Pears, Apple Crisp, Milk

August 27 Toasted Cheese, Salsa, Peas & Carrots, Peaches, Bun, Chips, Milk*** Applesauce cup if fruit and vegetable is denied

August 28 Turkey Roast, Quick Baked Potato, Green Beans, Pears, Bread, Milk

August 29 Taco Meat, Shredded Cheese, Lettuce, Refried Beans, Corn, Applesauce Cup, Tortilla, Milk

August 30 Baked Ham, Tater Tots, V-8 Juice, Orange Juice Cup, Cereal, Pancake, Milk

August 31 Hot Dogs, Pork-N-Beans, French Fries, Mixed Fruit, Bun, Vanilla Pudding, Milk

Menu Always Subject to change without notice.

We encourage all students to eat lunch with us. Lunch cards are available in units of 10 or 20 lunches. A 10 Lunch card is $27.50; 20 Lunch card is $55.00. Milk cards are $6.00 for 20 milks. We provide a nutritious lunch each day that meets all the state requirements. According to the USDA, students can accumulate up to a maximum of 10 unpaid meals, after which the student will get a cheese sandwich until the balance is paid. Parents are notified of lunch balances through the classroom Friday note each week.

The weekly lunch menu is also posted in the Trinity Times.

Lunches are $2.75 and come with a milk.

Extra Milk is $.30

Lunch and Milk cards may be purchased in quantities of 10 or 20.

Parents who want to eat with the students may do so at a rate of $4.00 per lunch. K-4th grade eat at 11:20 am. 5th - 8th grade students eat at 12:00 pm.

Music for Trinity Hoffman!

You can make a difference! We have been blessed with being able to begin our band program again this past year. Mr. Harding will continue to offer band lessons twice a week to our students. In addition, we are beginning a Junior Choir program once again. You can help support these programs. Please prayerfully consider sponsoring a band student at the rate of $125 per student per semester or the Junior Choir at the rate of $300 per semester. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at a time when many schools are cutting back on their fine arts programs. Donations will be accepted at any time. Please designate on the memo line that it is for our music program. Thank you for supporting our school!