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901 Shorewood Drive, Shorewood, IL 60404 (815) 577-9310 Fax (815) 577-9695 www.trinitychristian.info
April 18, 2019
Growing His kingdom… one student at a time Trinity Christian School
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run
and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
Kindergarten - 8th
Grade Calendar:
April 18-27
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April 19-22
Easter Weekend - No School
April 24
Chapel at 8:35 a.m.
Midterms Available Online
April 25
7th and 8th Grade Retreat
April 26
$1 Dress-Down Day
April 27
Run, White & Blue 5K
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Important Dates:
May 6-10
Teacher Appreciation
Week
May 14
State of the School Meeting
Celebrate the
Risen King!
TCS MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ROLL ANNOUNCED Congratulations to everyone who made the third quarter honor roll!
Congratulations to the following students for making the honor roll third quarter! In order to achieve honor
roll status, students must maintain a minimum of 3.0 overall Grade Point Average (GPA). All honor roll
students receive a dress-down-day coupon.
HIGH HONOR ROLL (3.5-4.0 GPA) 6th Grade: Timothy A., Madeline B., Camden B., Ramsey B., Cyan B., Jane C., Lucas G., Ava K., Steven K., Sarah L., Madeline M., Ashton M., Kathryn M., William O., Micah S., Mason S., Luke V. and Amira W. 7th Grade: Daniel B., Nicholas D., Allison D., Karissa F., Brooke F., William H., Josiah H., Addison H., Matthew K., Tyler L., Claire L., Taylor M., Peyton M., Jack O., Emma O., Emily P., Camryn P., Alex R.,
Kennedi T. and Joel V. 8th Grade: Luke A., Mabel B., Hannah B., David C., Matthew D., Jake F., Emma J., Teagan K., Shauna M., Patrick M., Erin N., Kylee P., Hannah S., Laci S., Alyssa S., Madeline V. and Ruby Y.
HONOR ROLL (3.0-3.49 GPA) 6th Grade: Samantha A., Drew A., Joshua B., Cooper C., Thomas H., Logan P., Maya S., Kailana T., and
Kenneth V. 7th grade: Jaiden B., Caleb C., Christian H., Lindsay H., Ava I., Ashtyn M., Abraham M. and
Masen W. 8th grade: Asher B., Bradley E., Lilliana E., Truvion M., Brooklyn M., Piper R. and Noah R.
FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS ATTEND SUPERSTART April 12 and 13, Miss Bekermeier took 14 5th grade
students to a Christ In Youth (CIY) conference for
pre-teens called “SuperStart” in Naperville, IL .
Students participated in three sessions of live
worship, small groups, and messages taught
through interactive theater. This year, the theme
was entitled “Conquering Gargantor,” as each
session focused on overcoming obstacles to
sharing your “story” or testimony. Throughout this
conference the students learned that it is essential
to recognize the ways God works in our lives. The
theme verse for the conference was from Psalm
105:1, “Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim His
greatness. Let the whole world know what he has
done.” When we recognize what Christ has
done for us and share those stories with others,
we begin to point them to Jesus. SuperStart
encouraged the students to overcome their
fears of sharing their stories and helped them
recognize why it is important to share their
stories. For the activity portion of the
conference, students went to Miss Bekermeier’s
brother and sister-in-law’s house for a time of
fellowship that included a cake decorating
contest, whiffle ball and fun games outside,
lots of food, and other team-building activities.
It was a great weekend for the fifth graders to
grow in their faith and relationships.
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FINAL BOX TOPS COLLECTION IS MAY 3 Our final Box Tops collection for the year is May 3! This is an easy way to earn money for our school! Simply cut
Box Tops from participating products and turn them in. Each student who turns in 75 Box Tops or more will receive a dress-down-day coupon. Please cut the Box Tops along the pink dotted lines and put them in a baggie or envelope, labeled with the student’s name, teacher name and number of Box Tops included. As an added bonus, the students who turn in the three highest total number of Box Tops receive a gift card for their efforts.
TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week. In an effort to bless the teachers, PTM is planning a nice luncheon for them, Friday, May 10. PTM is looking for parents who are willing to cover classroom duties 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. that day. If you’re interested, sign up here: www.signupgenius.com/go/508044dacad23a57-teacher. Thank you!
RUN, WHITE & BLUE 5K - SHOW YOUR
SCHOOL SPIRIT! Help us show the community how GREAT our school is! Come out April 27 at
8 a.m. to cheer on our runners and walkers as they conquer our course. We would
love to have the course lined with TCS parents and students wearing spirit gear and cheering on participants.
Short on time? Send off our runners with your loudest cheers. Are you a great motivator? Stand along mile 3 to
help the runners finish strong. Cheer your heart out and show others what Trinity Christian School is all about!
Want to volunteer? Sign up here https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2353498/false#/invitation We
would love your help.
Want to run? Register here https://www.signmeup.com/125985
Get off the couch and get ready to RUN, WHITE & BLUE! Have a question? Contact Mrs. Carrie Pilon at [email protected]. RUN, WALK, CHEER OR VOLUNTEER and help make this a great event!
2019-2020 ENROLLMENT REMINDERS If you have reenrolled for the coming school year, but haven’t enrolled in Smart Tuition yet, please do so.
We are looking forward to a great year next year and look forward to your child being a part of it! If you haven’t sent in
your student’s reenrollment yet, please do so. Reenrolling not only secures a place in class for your child, it also helps us
prepare for the coming school year. Can’t find your reenrollment packet or didn’t receive one? Please let the front office
know and they will get you one.
ELEMENTARY POSITION OPEN FOR 2019-2020 Are you a certified teacher who loves early elementary school age children? We are seeking a dynamic fifth grade teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and a current state teaching certification. The teacher must believe that the Bible is God's Word and is the standard for faith and daily living. You also must be in agreement with Trinity Christian School's mission and philosophy of education. This opening is in a self-contained fifth grade classroom in which the teacher is responsible for teaching the core subjects. The teacher shall prayerfully help students learn attitudes, skills, and subject matter that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible Christians to the praise and glory of God. If interested, please forward the completed application along with your resume to: Trinity Christian School, Attn: Mr. Jon Vugteveen, 901 Shorewood Dr., Shorewood, IL 60404.
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES FUNDRAISER Are you looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for your mom? Look no further than
Nothing Bundt Cakes at 207 Vertin Blvd. in Shorewood. Walk in and order your cakes from
May 2-4 and they will send a portion of their proceeds back to TCS!
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Volunteer Nation: Thank you for your time, Volunteers! More than 4,800 hours have been served as of now, and there is still about one month
of school left. We appreciate those of you who fill the gap week after week so that teachers don’t always need to help with
recess. We thank many of you who have gone above and beyond your required volunteer hours to keep serving! And we
really need you to keep serving so we can have these wonderful activities for your students through the remainder of the
year. See the list below or click here to find more!
CURRENT AND UPCOMING NEEDS Lots of April Daily Needs for recess and lunch help
Run, White & Blue 5K, Saturday, April 27, 6 a.m.-1 p.m.: in weeks prior, solicit donations/donors, notify neighbors via
door hangers; event day, check in runners, help at water and snack tables, be a route monitor, keep time, clean up SIGN
UP HERE!
Lots of May Daily Needs for morning greeter, recess and lunch help
Final Weekend Warriors for the year, Saturday, May 4, 7-9 a.m.: help Mr. Kraker with extra cleaning around the school
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, Friday, May 10, 10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Volunteers are needed to supervise each
classroom while teachers attend an appreciation luncheon. SIGN UP HERE!
Eighth Grade Graduation, Thursday, May 23, 6:15-9 p.m.: hand out programs, host dessert table and clean up—7th grade
parents and students preferred
Field Day - last day of school! - Friday, May 31, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: help Mrs. Overall set up; manage one of a variety
of stations including games, snacks and water; clean up. These hours count for the 2019-2020 school year.
Reminder: required volunteer hours for families with 8th grade students must be completed by the end of the day, May 10.
Required volunteer hours for families with K-7th grade students must be completed by the end of the day, May 24. Any
unfulfilled hours by your due date will result in a $25 charge per unfulfilled hour to your FACTS account. If you need to
brainstorm ways to meet your volunteer hour family quota, please feel free to email Mrs. Janine McDavitt at
To find volunteer opportunities on the TCS website, hover over “Parents,” click on “Volunteer Opportunities,” then “Volunteer
Needs” or simply click here. Please contact Mrs. McDavitt to sign up or for information.
Chapel Notes, by Ava K., Guest Contributor to the Son Times
Special Guests: Eighth Grade Students Guest Speaker: Mr. Chris Bekermeier Sr.
Easter is a time to celebrate Jesus. He has conquered death. Which is more important during Easter, Good Friday, or
Resurrection Sunday? Well, put it this way. On a plane, what is more important? The right wing, or the left wing? Both!
They are both equally important and there wouldn’t be a plane without one. We all need to change something about
ourselves. Some people don’t want to change, because changing is a long and bumpy process. There is power in things. For
example, there is power in a donut to draw you in, to make your mouth water and make you want that donut. God gives you
the power to say no you don’t want that donut, or no, that isn’t right, when something isn’t right for someone to say about
someone else. And that power comes into play every day. It comes into play during failure or unrighteousness. It’s the way
of the cross. You have to be changed to get that power. You will be changed, and the whole world will be changed because
of you.
CONTACT OUR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Get in touch with the Trinity Christian School Board with your ideas and concerns. Parents are always
welcome at the monthly school board meeting as well. See the school calendar online for dates and times.
Dr. Fred Alexander, President [email protected] Mr. John Herod, Director [email protected]
Mrs. Marla Cservenyak, Director [email protected] Ms. Crystal Payton, Director [email protected]
Mr. Jerry Goergen, Director [email protected] Mr. Jonas Byrer, Director [email protected]
Mrs. Jeanette Stevenson, Director [email protected] Mr. JD Zeeman, Director [email protected]
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