First Day of School is Wednesday, August 17
Another school year is getting ready to begin in just a few days. It's going to be an exciting year at Trinity. If you are still thinking about attending Trinity this year, please read the following information. If you still have questions, or to register, call the school office at 913-367-4763.
Welcome New Teachers
We want to welcome Miss Karen Eigenmann and Miss Jennifer Edgington to Trinity.
Karen will teach classes in the middle grades. A native of LaPorte, Indiana, Karen has three siblings. Her mother is also a teacher. She graduated from Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois. She has an elementary degree (K-8) with a middle school endorsement. She completed her student teaching block at the 5th and 6th grade levels. She also did some work with the 7th and 8th graders. Karen's hobbies include reading, singing, and cross-stitching. She has an interest in helping with basketball, soccer and volleyball.
Jennifer, our Kindergarten teacher, graduated from Concordia University – Chicago in 2010. She has an Early Childhood Degree. She completed her student teaching experience in preschool and first grade classrooms. For the past ten months, she has taught English to Kindergarteners in Honduras. She has been a Lutheran her entire life. She and her parents live in St. Louis, Missouri. She has no siblings. Her hobbies are digital photography, dance, and reading. She also likes to play volleyball and basketball. Jennifer enjoys being involved in service or mission activities.
Trinity Staff: Our returning staff members for the 2011-12 school year.
Lori Trainer (3PS); Linda Goodpasture (4PS); Rachel Michell (1st grade); Jill Lowe (2nd grade); Lori Leondari (3rd grade); Joyce Duitsman (4th grade); Amy Oswalt (middle grades); Barb Sowers (aide); Melissa Kiehl (aide); Terri Foster (school cook); Roschelle Bisping (librarian); Lottie Lee (principal); Rhonda Gierstorf (school secretary); Debbie Schneider (hot lunch records).
Yearbooks: We still have a few 2010-11 school yearbooks! The cost of each is $17. You can purchase one on Registration Day and take it with you. We also have a few older yearbooks available.
Back-to-School Ice Cream Social Aug. 15: Your family is invited to our "meet and greet" evening! Come and enjoy some ice cream, visit with friends, bring school supplies, and see the classrooms. Ice cream will be served in the school cafeteria from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 15. Feel free to come and go as you like. All of the teachers will be available to visit and answer questions and all the classrooms will be open.
First day of school: Wednesday, August 17 at 8 a.m. (K-8): Opening chapel will begin at 9 a.m. in the church sanctuary. Parents are invited to attend the opening Chapel service. Hot lunches will be served beginning the first day of school. School will be dismissed at 3:30 p.m. The first Dress Down Day will be Friday, August 19th. Preschool classes begin at 8:15 a.m. The PS3 T/Th classes will begin on Thursday, August 18.
2011-2012 School Theme: Our theme for this year is "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" It is taken from Romans 10:15. The Bible verse states, "And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, 'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news'"!
School Calendar/Supply List: You can pick up a school supply list and school calendar in the school office. School supply lists are also available at WalMart. Please call the school office (367-4763) if you have questions.
Preschool Information: There is a $50 enrollment fee due upon enrolling. This fee is nonrefundable. 3 Year Old Preschool: $650 per year - $65 per month for 10 months (due June - March). Milk charge - $15 (one time fee due on Registration Day). Please see the activity fee information below.
4 Year Old Preschool: $750 per year, or $75 per month for 10 months (due June - March). Milk charge is $15 (one time fee due on Registration Day). Please see the activity fee information below.
Registration and other Fees:
• Members - $1,055 (1st child); $920 (2nd child); $810 (3rd child).
• Non-members - $1,195 (1st child); $1045 (2nd child); $920 (3rd child).
(All of the following are one time fees due on Registration Day)
• Book/Religion Material Fee (K-8): $95 per student
• Technology Fee (K-8): $30 per student
• Activity Fee (PS-8): $15 per family
• Dress Down Fee (K-8): $20 per student
Financial Aid Forms were mailed out to any family who received aid in the past. If your family did not receive the forms, but you would like to apply, please contact the school office as soon as possible. Please turn in the form BEFORE Registration Day. This makes the registration process much easier for your family and the school. We do have a limited amount of funds that we can provide for assistance. We encourage any family in need of financial assistance to contact us. We do not want the cost of a quality Christian education to be the reason your child does not attend Trinity Lutheran School.
Academic Assistance: We provide one-on-one academic assistance to students during the school day. We began this program a couple of years ago and have heard any good things from parents, teachers and students. Each year we are able to purchase many new resources with our government Title funds. We want EVERY child to meet his/her potential in our academic setting. Families will be contacted about this very important program. If you as a parent have any questions or would like information about this program, please contact the school office. As we see the needs of our students, we hope to expand the program.
Homework Help (After School Tutoring): We plan to also offer after school assistance this year. Some time will be spend on homework, but we will also work on skills that students need to be successful in school. We will contact parents to get permission for your child to participate in this after school program. After school tutoring meet two days per week at all grade levels (K-8).
