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Kindergarten - 8th

Grade Calendar:

April 12-20

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April 12

Sports Award Ceremony

at 6:30 p.m.

April 14

Hot Lunch Orders Due

Mother/Son Date Night

April 16-20

Terra Nova Testing

April 17

Board Meeting at 7 p.m.

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Important Dates:

April 17

Board Meeting

“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)

April 12, 2018

Growing His kingdom… one student at a time Trinity Christian School

STANDARDIZED TESTING APRIL 16-20 Next week, students in grades 1-8 will take the TerraNova 3 standardized test. A

standardized test is a type of test given to all students across the nation, with the same

directions and generally the same content. Standardized tests can be given in both public

and private schools. Please know these tests are one piece in the evaluation as to where

Trinity Christian School and each student are academically.

Please make every attempt to have your student here on time each day. Testing is held

each morning and the school will be a quiet zone every day until approximately 11 a.m.

Here are a few other reminders when it comes to standardized testing week:

All testing takes place in 1st-8th grade, 8:30-11 a.m.

Please have your child bring at least two, No. 2 pencils with good erasers

There will be NO CHAPEL or Moms in Prayer Wednesday, April 18

Children are encouraged to get plenty of sleep and eat healthy,

nutritional breakfasts

Teachers will take testing week into consideration and there will

be no homework besides continuing to read as to not overload

students throughout the week

Please encourage your children not to put any added pressure on

themselves but to just do their best! Let’s also join together in praying

for peace within our students. Thank you for partnering with us to

TCS WELCOMES NEW PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR We are pleased to announce that Sheri Busker has accepted the position

of Lead Preschool Director. Sheri comes with plenty of experience as she

has been serving as a preschool teacher for the past 11 years, as well as

the director for the TCS Plainfield preschool location. Sheri will bring a

great dynamic to our preschool as an organized, caring, and

compassionate leader. She loves kids and the opportunities that come to love and grow

them academically and spiritually. Mrs. Busker is married to her husband Joel and has

two daughters that also attended TCS, Taylor now attends Trinity Christian College and

Alyssa is currently at Aurora Christian HS. Mrs. Busker is excited to dig in and get

involved. We are excited to have her in this new role with Trinity Christian Preschool and

are confident she will continue the great traditions that our preschool has established

over the years! Please give her a nice warm TCS welcome!

MOTHER-SON DATE NIGHT IS SATURDAY! At last, it’s here! Our Mother-Son Night is Saturday, April 14,

6-8 p.m. This wonderful night is held right here in the Trinity

Christian School cafetorium and gym. The night features The

Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team. Check them out at

www.chicagoboyzacrobaticteam.com. Pizza and dessert will be served at this fun event.

We are looking forward to a wonderful evening!

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Volunteer Nation: Parents and grandparents, please keep an eye out in the coming weeks for some special “thank-you” opportunities to win

prizes, as a token of our great appreciation for your service this year!

Friendly reminder: families of 8th grade students must complete their required hours by May 18. Families with K-7th grade

students must complete their required volunteer hours by May 25. Please email Mrs. Janine McDavitt if you have any

questions.

CURRENT AND UPCOMING NEEDS

Loads of April and May Daily Needs for Morning Greeters, Recess/Lunchroom Helpers and Hot Lunch Servers

Mother/Son Date Night, Saturday, April 14: Set up and manage this event, 5-8:30 p.m. This is a good volunteer

opportunity for parents of daughters, and especially DADS.

Follet Spring Book Fair, Monday-Friday, April 16-20: Help Mrs. Tanka needs help with classes during purchasing, and

clean-up. This is a good event to get bulk hours!

Tuesday, April 17, 1-2 p.m.

Friday, April 20, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and 12-2 p.m. (clean up)

Run, White & Blue 5K, Saturday, April 28: Lots of volunteers needed! Set up the day before; the day of, participate in

check-in, water station, food station, check point, timers and clean-up. Bulk hours can be obtained for this activity. Sign

up to help here.

ONGOING NEEDS

Miss Polly needs pictures from all TCS events and activities; athletics, major school events, class parties, artwork, etc. In

order to have the 2017-2018 yearbook represent TCS and all of the students well, Miss Polly and the yearbook elective

class need you! Please send what you have to apolly@trinitychristian.info or place pictures on a flash drive, label it with

your name, address it to Miss Polly, and give to the front office staff.

Volunteer opportunities may be found by going to the TCS website homepage, hover over “Parents,” then hover over

“Volunteer Opportunities,” then click on “Volunteer Needs” or simply click here. Please contact Mrs. McDavitt at

815-577-9310, ext. 66, or jmcdavitt@trinitychristian.info to sign up or for information.

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Chapel Notes, by Colin R., Guest Contributor

Chapel Guests: TCS Student Council

Wednesday in chapel, Student Council led everyone in worship. The songs were about God, of course, but also joy. After that Miss Kaye G., an eighth grade Student Council member, gave a speech on joy. Miss G. then went

on to speak about the importance of having God’s joy in our lives. After listening to her speech I learned that joy

really is important and can change someone’s life.

Trinity Christian School hosts its sixth annual Run, White & Blue 5K, April 28, at 8 a.m. This is a great time for

us to have fun getting a little exercise, interact with the local community, spend time with family and

promote our great school. This race raises money for our scholarship fund. A portion of the money we raise

also supports New Life for Haiti. We always love to see as many of our families as possible at the run. Invite friends, relatives, co-workers

or neighbors to join in the fun!

Run on your own or as part of a team. You can start your own team or join one that already exists, like the New Life Runners. Team mem-

bers receive a $5 discount on registration, when the team has five or more members. You say you don’t run? Don’t worry, you can walk

too, so get registered!

Help us spread the word by liking our Facebook page and sharing it with your friends. Use this link to register today! Get off the couch

and get ready to RUN, WHITE & BLUE!

Don’t want to run but can help out? There are LOTS of ways you can help. To sign up, just use this link: signup.com/go/KwwBNHz. Don't

miss out on what is guaranteed to be a great day! Contact Mrs. Vera Erickson at buster158@comcast.net with any questions.

COME AND RUN! RUN, WHITE & BLUE 5K

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THE PTM MINUTE Clothes Closet - Are your kids dressing for a flood? Don't forget about the Clothes Closet in the basement if you need to replenish your uniform stash for this last quarter or want to get a jump start on next year. Any TCS family may visit the Clothes Closet, just stop in the office and ask for directions.

Chili's - We’re fundraising at Shorewood, Plainfield, and Oswego Chili’s in April. To support TCS, just show the fundraising voucher for your group. The voucher may be printed or shown digitally from a phone. Share with your friends and family! Vouchers are available now!

Buffalo Wild Wings - Anytime you go to Buffalo Wild Wings in Shorewood between now and June 24, show them our flyer and TCS will get 10% of the profits.

Box Tops for Education Collection - Keep collecting Box Tops for Education! Our final collection for the year is May 4.

SCHOOL SUPPLY BOXES FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR AVAILABLE NOW We are excited to offer a new school supply kit program through School Tool Box for the

2018-2019 school year. School Tool Box offers pre-packaged school supply kits filled with most

of the supplies requested by your child’s teacher. Kits are offered per grade level and will be

available to pick up at Jump-Start Day, Aug. 17. The kits are a cost-effective and convenient

way to purchase your back-to-school supplies. Visit www.schooltoolbox.com for more

information and to place your order. Orders need to be placed before June 22. Also, for every

supply kit that is purchased, School Tool Box will provide one meal through Feed My Starving

Children. **Please note that there may be items that are not offered through School Tool Box

that may still need to be purchased. Once the supply lists become available online, please

check them to make sure there is nothing else needed.

* Correction to last week’s newsletter: boxes being shipped to school may not be customized.

FOLLETT BOOK FAIR APRIL 16-20

We are hosting a Follett Book Fair at Trinity Christian School Monday, April 16 - Friday, April 20 (see the schedule below). If a parent would like to come in at a different time (i.e. right after school), please email Mrs. Tanka at vtanka@trinitychristian,info The students will be able to preview the book fair Monday, April 16, and complete an individual wish list. K-8th grade students may purchase books during their scheduled class time that week. There will be wish baskets for our teachers if you would like to bless them with a book or two. Please remember, tax is added on all purchases. All profits earned from this book fair will go back on the book shelves of our school through new books! Book Fair Schedule:

Monday 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (Preview Day)

Tuesday 1-3 p.m. (Middle School and 3rd)

Wednesday 10:30-11:30 a.m. (Preschool, KHD) & 1:00-3:00 (Preschool, MS, KFD, 1st, 2nd)

Thursday 11:00-11:30 a.m. (Preschool) 1:00-3:00 (MS, 4th, 5th)

Friday 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (Last Call for ALL students)

Haven’t sent in your student’s reenrollment yet? Send it! As this school year winds down, we are al-

ready preparing for the next school year. 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.

REENROLL FOR 2018-2019!

SAVE $7 PER TICKET WITH THE LINK AND STORE NAME BELOW: SAVE $7 PER TICKET TO RAGING WAVES Enter Store Name: Trinity321 in box and the bottom of the page.

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Trinity Christian School Employment Opportunities There are currently two employment opportunities available for the 2018-2019 school year. If you or someone you

know is interested in any of these positions, please forward a completed application along with your resume to:

Trinity Christian School, Attn: Jon Vugteveen, 901 Shorewood Dr., Shorewood, IL 60404. Applications may be found

online or in the front office.

Full-Time Elementary School Physical Education Teacher

We are seeking a full-time dynamic elementary school physical education teacher for the 2018-2019 school year.

Qualified candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree and an up-to-date teaching certification with a

Physical Education endorsement preferred but not mandatory. The teacher must believe that the Bible is God's

Word and must be in agreement with Trinity Christian School's mission and philosophy of education. The teacher will

need to plan instruction and develop lesson plans for physical education units following approved standards.

Part-Time Learning Center Coordinator/Resource Teacher

We are seeking a part-time resource teacher for grades K-8. Qualified candidates must have at least a bachelor’s

degree, preferably in special education, and an up-to-date Illinois teaching certificate. Candidates must believe

wholeheartedly that every child has God-given talents and challenges and must be capable of helping students

grow those talents and learn to overcome or limit their challenges. Responsibilities for this job include, but are not

limited to, overseeing any resource teacher aides, working with students one-on-one and in small group settings,

identifying student strengths/weaknesses in order to maximize their full potential, assessing students’ performance

levels and determining the best action plan, coordinating services with classroom teachers, Troy School District,

various high schools and private service providers, assist in developing and maintaining ISP’s and writing 504

Plans. Knowledge and experience with RTI, progress monitoring and benchmarking are preferred.

Trinity Christian Preschool Employment Opportunities There are currently several employment opportunities available for the 2018-2019 school year. If you or someone

you know is interested in any of these positions, please forward a completed application along with your resume to:

Trinity Christian Preschool, Attn: Marty Bachtler, 901 Shorewood Dr., Shorewood, IL 60404. Applications may be found

online or in the front office.

Full-time Positions:

Assistant Preschool Director

Preschool Lead Teacher

Part-time Positions:

K3 Lead Teacher at the Plainfield location

K4 Lead Teacher at the Plainfield Location

CAP workers (Before and after school)

Lunch workers (1 hour per day, 2-5 days per week)

For more information , please contact Mrs. Marty Bachtler at 815 577-9310, ext. 31 or mbachtler@trinitychristian.info.

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION Preschool Registration for next year has begun! Some classes have filled up but there are still openings in several

others. For more information on class days and times, please see our website. For tuition prices, contact Mrs. Marty

Bachtler at mbachtler@trinitychristian.info.

RAGING WAVES FORMS DUE MONDAY! Any students who have been participating in the Raging Waves Waterpark’s “Plunge Into Fitness” Program need to turn in their forms by Monday, April 16. When your Trinity student completes 25 hours exercise and logs it on the form, he/she will receive a free day’s pass to the waterpark!! Fitness logs may be downloaded at the website www.ragingwaves.com. Please turn in logs to Mrs. Fasano when completed. Rewards will be given our at Awards Day at the end of the year.

As a special bonus, TCS families are now able to purchase online tickets and save $7 on full-day admis-sion. This offer is available online only.

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