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PARENT FALCON Wednesday, June 24, 2020 100 Maple Avenue Keene, New Hampshire (603) 352-9403 www.tcskeene.com
The mission of Trinity Christian School is to provide students with an academically excellent, Christ-centered education and to share the Gospel message of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. “Live Joy:Fully in Christ”
Feeling Anxious? We recognize that we’re all anxious about the changes we’ve experienced thus far with the pandemic, and fearful about what changes are coming. Our tendency is to demand that someone do something to fix this situation. I’ve noted that we have become somewhat grumpy because we lack our normal certitude. Let’s not forget that we do have the certain hope and care of Christ. “When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.” (Mark 6:34)
We have confidence because we are not “sheep without a shepherd”. Our Jesus does have compassion on us and gives us His Peace.
As followers of Christ, we have some duties, including that we continue being good stewards of God’s Blessings: “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.” (1 Peter 4)
Let us be about Christ’s business, confidently caring for one another, sharing His grace, and being good stewards of the blessings He gives.
Planning 2020-2021 School Opening August 26 To perform good stewardship in preparing for the school’s opening, we’ve been discussing many options, and we’re trying to keep listening for ideas. We have not made concrete procedural decisions, but we have taken these steps: 1. Our Trustees have upgraded our air-filters that filter circulated air to filter out more bacteria, etc. 2. They have ordered 4 new “iWave-C-4900-10 Nu Calgon air purifiers (at a cost of $3,980) to be installed sometime this summer. While not having been tested on COVID, these purifiers kill SARS and related viruses. We won’t be able to say, with full certainty that the air being circulated will be virus free, but this system will go a long way to keeping staff and students safe. 3. We hope to install motion-activated water faucets and place sanitizing stations at the door of each classroom, along with 1-2 in the lunchroom, 1-2 in the gym, and 1 in each bathroom. 4. Teachers are arranging their classrooms to promote social distancing and provide for the safety of everyone in their rooms. Why are we planning ways to promote a healthy environment?
1. It's Christ's mandate to care about and for each other. 2. We have Immuno-compromised students and staff. 3. We have seen mistaken and mishandled protocols, so we are being
diligent in our deliberations, as we sincerely want the best stewardship of God's blessings, primarily all the people in our community.
What realities must we face?
1. We will care for our people who need care, especially those with compromised immune systems.
2. We will follow the legal mandates of our authorities. (Romans 13) 3. We will diligently look for ways to perform faithful stewardship.
Preschool Information Preschool Classes begin August 26-27. To help prepare for the upcoming Preschool and Wee Care openings, we’ve posted supply lists and schedules, Open Houses, Parent
Nights, and more at https://tcskeene.com/preschool-trinity-christian-school.
Easter People of God, We will continue to record and upload our services to YouTube Sunday Worship YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taAs6Q_8lds&t=31s
If the link doesn't work for any reason: 1. Go to YouTube on your browser. 2. Go to Ed Harkey 3. Type in "TLCKeene Worship" in the search bar.
4. Pick date of Worship you wish to watch. 5. Click on video. 6. Hit the play button. 7. Be blessed. Then go out and be a blessing.
These services are keeping with the state mandates. Of course, if you are ill, please remain at home. Let us show charity and grace in these matters. Church’s Number: 603-352-4446 Pastor’s Cell: 508-813-8201 E-mail: [email protected]
School Opening August 26 We’ll begin our 2020-2021 School year Wednesday, August 26. Each class will have its own orientation, open house, and/or children’s visit before the classes resume. While we are praying for a smooth opening, we continue reviewing the latest updates for protecting our children, families, and vulnerable populations from viral infections. As we’ve experienced, we see things can change rapidly, so we will continue preparing for various scenarios. We will continue keeping our school community informed throughout the summer. That said, enjoy your summer and all God’s blessings.
School Offices Closed July 3-7 July 3 Fri. School Offices closed until July 7 July 4 Sat. Independence Day celebrations
Buy School Apparel Our Keene local Beeze Tees company has posted the latest Trinity School-Logo dress shirts, sweatshirts, T-shirts, and more items to purchase online at http://www.trinitychristianschool.deco-apparel.com/
2019-2020 Chapel Offerings For the first semester, our chapel offerings went to the Garuna Foundation for their Southeast Asia work, www.garuna.org. For our second semester, our offerings went to the Cheshire County “Feeding Tiny Tummies” www.feedingtinytummies.com.
8th Grade Graduation – June 12 Autumn Croke, Hab Burkett, Alan “AJ” Givetz, and Carlton Lampinen enjoyed a wonderful graduation Friday evening, June 12th, in our church. (We are very glad we didn’t have to do a “a Drive Thru” graduation.) We thank everyone who came to wish
them fond farewells as they step into the high school world. We pray they shine their lights as we know the world needs more Christian servant-leader role models. iVaya con Díos!
2019-2020 School Art Album Check our School Art Album. https://photos.app.goo.gl/xW9eVG18HB33uq499
2019-2020 School Calendar June 22 Mon. Report Cards mailed to homes June 25 Thur. 6-7pm High School Youth meet Soccer Field [email protected] June 28 Sun. 9:00 & 10:30 am Worship online & in the church www.tlckeene.com
July 3 Fri. School Offices closed until July 7 July 4 Sat. Independence Day celebrations July 5 Sun. 9:00 & 10:30 am Worship online & in the church www.tlckeene.com July 6 Mon. School Offices closed until July 7 July 1 Wed. 10 am – 3 pm Red Cross Blood Drive – Pre-Register 603.352.4446 July 2 Thur. 6:00-7:00 pm High School Youth Group meets on TCS Soccer Field July 15 Tue. Wings, Men’s Bible Study, outside in the Pavilion
Aug. 5 Wed. 6:00 pm School Board Meeting Aug. 10 Mon. 2nd, 3rd, & 4th grade Student Visits & Parent-Teacher meetings begin
Mrs. Francis and Mrs. Ruczko painting the pavilion and enjoying the new picnic tables.
Aug. 12 Wed. 5:30-7:30 pm Safe Kids 301 Ride bikes & Helmet check New Hampshire Motor Speedway [email protected] Dartmouth –Hitchcock Children’s Hospital 877.783.0432 Aug. 18 Tue. 9:30 am Teacher Meetings & Professional Development Resumes Aug. 20-21 1st Grade Open House with Mrs. Riendeau
Aug. 21 Fri. 10:30 am Preschool Open House with children visiting their classes
Aug. 24 Mon. 6-7 pm Preschool Open House, Parents Only, Preschool Classroom
Aug. 26 Wed. School Begins, full day of classes
Sept. 7 Mon. Labor Day – No School, No Extended Care, Offices Closed Sept. 11 Fri. DeMar Marathon Kids Logs due to Trinity School Office Sept. 22-23 Fall Photos, church narthex Sept. 25 Fri. Mid-Term Middle School Progress Reports emailed Sept. 27 Sun. 6:00 am DeMar Adults & Kids Marathon pass school around 8:30 am
Oct. 12 Mon. Teacher Professional Development – No School Oct. 26 Mon. End of 1st Quarter (42 days)
Nov. 3 Tue. Fall Photo Re-Takes, church narthex Nov. 5 Thur. Parent-Teacher Afternoon Conferences Noon Dismissal Nov. 6 Fri. Parent-Teacher Conferences – No School Nov. 11 Wed. Veterans Day – No School, No Extended Care, Offices Closed Nov. 25-26 W-Fr Thanksgiving Break, No School, No Extended Care, Offices Closed
Dec. 7 Mon. Mid-Term Middle School Progress Reports emailed home Dec.21-Jan.1 Christmas Vacation - No School Dec. 25 Fri. Christmas Day Dec. 29 9am – 2pm Red Cross Blood Drive: Pre-Register 352.4446 [email protected]
Jan. 4 Mon. School Resumes, full day of classes Jan 15 Fri. End of 2nd Quarter (43 Days) Jan. 18 Mon. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School, No Extended Care, Offices Closed
Jan. 24-29 National Lutheran Schools’ Week, dress-up days and games
Feb. 22-26 Winter Break – No School, Offices Closed March 2 Tue. Mid-Term Middle School Progress Reports emailed home March 25 Thur. End of 3rd Quarter (43 Days) March 26 Fri. Teacher Professional Development – No School
April 2 Fri. Good Friday – No School, No Extended Care, Offices Closed April 4 Sun. Easter April 5 Mon. Easter Monday – No School, No Extended Care, Offices Closed April 26-30 Spring Break – No School
May 17 Mon. Mid-Term Middle School Progress Reports emailed May 31 Mon. Memorial Day – No School, No Extended Care, Offices Closed
June 8 Tue. Last School Day (Tentative) – 12 noon Dismissal (43 Days) June 14-15 Faculty Professional Development Days
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