Tiger Talk
Trinity Lutheran School Weekly Newsletter
From Mr. Klug:
In All Things... Use Your Gifts!
Friday night the 5-8th graders performed their production of I Can Only Imagine! The entire production was lead by the middle school students through their elective classes of acting, choir, marketing, set design, and props and costumes. Each child was able to use the gifts God gave them in very specific ways.
We recognize the fact that we are not all artists or musicians. It is necessary to see that God created each of our students with unique gifts. This philosophy aligns with the God's word. Such as when we are told in 1 Peter 4.
"10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
11 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.""
For all of us this continues to hold true in our daily lives. Serve God with the gifts that he has given you.
Memory Verse for Next Week
John 3:16 ESV
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."
(Remember to follow the lead of your classroom teacher, as some may shorten or modify how it is being completed.)
Important Parent Links
The Next Week At Trinity
Calendar From: March 7 To: March 14
7 Saturday:
Worship at Parish Hall 5:30 pm
Bible Study/Sunday School 9:30 at School
9 Monday:
Track Practice 3:00-5:00
10 Tuesday:
Scholastic Bowl meet away
11 Wednesday:
Faith Family Devotions
Track Practice 3:00-4:30
Lenten Dinner 5:30
Evening Lenten Worship 6:30
12 Thursday:
Scholastic Bowl meet away
13 Friday:
Track Practice 3:00-5:00
14 Saturday:
Lutheran High School Math Bowl 9:00am
Worship 5:30pm
LUNCH NEXT WEEK
Tuesday: French Toast Stick, Hash Browns, Grapes, Milk
Wednesday: Tomato Soup, Cheese Sandwich, Crackers, Fruit, Milk
Thursday: Chicken Patty with Bun, Broccoli, Fruit, Milk
Friday: Fish Sticks, Green Beans, Fruit, Milk
Announcements
2020-2021 Enrollment
Enrollment forms went home several weeks ago. Being timely returning these forms will help us better prepare the budget so that we can continue to provide a high quality education in a Christian setting for your child. Deadline to receive 1 school uniform shirts for next school year ino later than Friday March 20, 2020.
Wish List
Trinity teachers Preschool-8th grade have been updating the wish list. Take a minute, look at the list, and see if you are able to help purchase something for the classroom!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WKJ3H6S2ODIV?ref_=wl_share
Trinity School Application
In order to stay informed with the most recent events and news at Trinity please go to Google Play Store or Apple App Store to download the application for your device.
Church Directories
Church directories are here! Pick yours up in the parish hall or contact Amy Holmes to make other arrangements: email: holmesfam08@icloud.com or 217-836-0624
PTL TRIVIA NIGHT and SILENT AUCTION
PTL Trivia Night and Silent Auction
We hope that many Trinity parents will join us on March 13th for the PTL Trivia Night! In addition to the Trivia, PTL is also coordinating a silent auction that will take during the event. Each Trinity class is putting together a themed gift basket for the silent auction. Please see the list of classroom themes below. Basket item donations are due by March 6th. PTL will provide a special treat for the classroom whose basket goes for the highest amount at the event!
- Red Room: Ice Cream Sundae Basket – cones, toppings, bowls, utensils,
- Yellow Room: Summer Outdoor Fun Basket – sidewalk chalk, water balloons, bubbles, etc.
- Green Room: Arts/Crafts Lovers Basket: Art supplies, Crayola stuff, paper,
- Blue Room: St. Patrick's Day Basket – Irish themed items
- Kindergarten: Easter/Spring Basket – Easter books, candy, Easter/spring home decor
- First Grade: Cat Lovers Basket – Treats, toys, etc…
- Second Grade: Gardening Basket – gloves, tools, seeds, watering can
- Third Grade: BBQ/Grill Master Basket – grilling supplies, apron, condiments, seasonings, cookbook, etc.
- Fourth Grade: Baking Basket – ingredients, hot pads, utensils, cook book, etc.
- Fifth Grade: Movie Night Basket – popcorn, gift card, dvds, movie snacks, etc…
- Sixth Grade: Dog Lovers Basket – Treats, toys, etc…
- Seventh Grade: Book Lovers Basket – bookmark, reading light, blanket, books, gift card
- Eighth Grade: Sports Basket – Dicks and Scheels gift cards, sporting equipment, sports lovers gear.
Save the Date
PTL Trivia Night March 13
Lutheran High School Math Competition March 14
Spring Break March 21-29
No School Good Friday April 10 and Easter Monday April 13
Early Childhood Spotlight:
Summer Camp & 2020-2021 School Year Enrollment - If you are planning on enrolling your child in either summer camp or next school year or both, please turn in those forms asap. Spots are filling up fast! Thanks!
Dads - Mark Your Calendars - Our Early Childhood Dads' Night will be in the Parish Hall on Thursday, March 19th from 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Please email me at aklug@trinity-lutheran.com if you are planning on coming. Thanks!
Early Childhood Students Sing Again - The Early Childhood students will be singing on Saturday, March 21st at 5:30 PM in Trinity's Parish Center. Please let us know (if you haven't already) whether or not your child can attend. Thanks!
Spring Break - From Monday, March 23rd - Friday, March 27th, Trinity Lutheran School is on Spring Break. The Early Childhood part of our school will be open for what we call "Daycare Days". They will be led by our aides and less curricular. Please fill out the form that was sent home last week to let us know when and if your child will be attending so we can plan accordingly. Thanks!
Love & Logic at Home
Two Things Parents Do About Lying
One of our Facebook friends wrote, "Is lying about brushing your teeth something to drop for my 11-year-old son? As we are pressing into the teenage years I am questioning what is worth not letting go because it is still lying which I don't want to condone."
Lying is unacceptable and wise parents don't ignore it or condone it. The wise parent does two things about lying.
AVOID THE "DID YOU?" SITUATIONS
Very few humans, including adults, are like young George Washington in the cherry tree story. Most people, including children, tend to lie to protect themselves. If the child didn't brush his teeth, and the parent asks, "Did you brush your teeth?" the answer will probably be a lie. So, why ask in the first place?
A better approach might be to say, "I hope you're protecting your teeth by brushing. I've been a little worried for you since I pay for the good dentist reports and you pay for the bad ones. I hope you get a good report from the dentist."
And yes, a Love and Logic parent would have the child pay for the bad check up. We don't make hollow threats. Remember that sincere empathy precedes the consequence. "How sad, a bad dentist check up. Do you want to use your allowance money or what? Could you use a hug?"
LYING EARNS CONSEQUENCES
In the event that a child tells a lie, the generic Love and Logic consequence called the "Energy Drain" technique can be used.
"Son, I know that you lied to me about talking back to your teacher. That's not acceptable in this family. I spent a long time on the phone talking with your teacher about your behavior, and didn't get my own work accomplished. I'll let you know later how you can replace the time and energy I used up dealing with this."
Steps for Teaching Honesty as the Best Policy
There are few things that leave parents angrier, or more worried, than when their kids act "truthfulness-challenged." The good news about lying is that kids do it. What I mean is that all youngsters experiment with bending the truth, and it doesn't necessarily mean that they'll end up becoming con men, criminals or politicians. That is, as long as we can help them see that honesty really is the best policy.
One way of achieving this goal is to apply the following steps:
1. Use "I feel like you lied to me" rather than "You lied to me."
If your kid replies with "No, I didn't!" this allows you to say, "I know… but I feel like you did."
2. Help the child see lying as an index of maturity.
Achieve this by saying, "When I feel lied to, it makes me wonder whether you are mature enough to handle some of the privileges you enjoy around here, like television, your video games, and things like that."
3. In an empathetic way, let the child know that privileges will return when maturity goes up.
"The good news is that when you can prove to me that you are more mature, I'll know that it's time for you to have these privileges again."
4. Remember that parenting isn't like a jury trial: There's no need to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Trust Your Parental Instincts
Too many parents doubt themselves when their gut tells them that their kids have lied. Too frequently today’s parents feel like they must make their case, beyond a “reasonable doubt,” before they feel justified in providing consequences. As a result, their kids are forever leading them on wild goose chases. Soon their children begin to believe that it’s okay to lie as long as you can provide a convincing... or confusing... counterargument.
Our homes are not courtrooms, and our children should not be treated like defense attorneys or defendants. While Love and Logic parents do their best to listen, be fair, and consider their children’s views, they realize that there are times when we must “convict” even when the evidence is merely circumstantial.
When parents apply these practical tips, most kids quickly realize that lying creates more problems for them than it solves. With a sincere serving of Love and Logic, most kids learn that their lives are much happier keeping honesty as their motto.
There are exceptions, however. For various reasons, some children lack good cause-and-effect reasoning when it comes to honesty. Kids who’ve been abused or neglected sometimes come to believe that lying is the only way they can protect themselves and get their needs met. Children with some types of neurological conditions lack the impulse-control to routinely choose the delayed gratification of being honest over the immediate gratification of lying and getting oneself off the hook... albeit temporarily. If your child continues to lie on a chronic basis, despite your diligent application of Love and Logic, seek professional help.
The sooner you do the better.
Fortunately, most kids, even those with emotional or behavioral problems, eventually learn that lying to a Love and Logic adult does not pay. One mother of a particularly difficult teenager put it this way:
Once in a while Conner will try to pull something over on me. It’s like he needs a little “tune up” from time to time. But now I know how to make sure he regrets his poor decisions. And the great part is that the empathy keeps me the good guy.
During one of his mother’s lie-related work slow-downs, Conner asked her, “How come you’re making such a big deal out of this? How come on the news all them politicians and business guys get to lie?”
Like a true master of Love and Logic, she hugged him, smiled warmly, and answered:
I guess those guys just didn’t have great Mommas like yours.
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