The Trinity Times
May 12, 2014
Spring has Sprung!
I am sure that so many of you can share that sentiment as we had such a harsh winter in the northeast. Here at Trinity Lutheran School winter proved to be a rousing success for our sports teams. As I previously mentioned in the Trinity Times, our basketball program had been restructured. Instead of two middle school teams for boys and girls we had two J.V. squads, made up of 5th & 6th graders, and two Varsity teams of 7th & 8th graders. It proved to be a tremendous success as all teams finished with winning records, giving us great hope for sustained success going forward.
Our varsity teams also competed in the L.I.A.A.I.S. tournaments. Our boys won all of their games enroute to a league championship while our girls played very competitively and finished in third place. We also took the varsity teams to Albany for the Lutheran Schools Invitational. Trinity was very well represented as the girls won each of their contests and the boys lost a close game to the Chapel School, and bested the host school, Our Savior, in a hard fought battle.
Our J.V teams had very successful seasons, which was quite an accomplishment for an inaugural effort. Our boys did not lose a game while our girls played very strong and grew as a unit. What was most satisfying for me was that our J.V. boys and girls basically made up the Bantam teams for our Church league play and they played in their respective championship games.
And, I would be incredibly remiss if I did not mention Trinity’s greatest success this winter. Our newly created Dance team breathed a new spirit in our gym this past season. Our girls, led by Ms. Hansen, practiced very hard and performed spectacularly.
With all of the changes that occurred this winter I would like to continue on this theme of “change is good”. This year I would like to invite all our athletes and their families to celebrate their efforts and successes in a newly formatted awards presentation. This year’s Sports Awards will be held on Saturday, June 7th at 9:00 AM, “Breakfast with Champions”. There will be a fully catered breakfast while we honor our athletes and coaches for all they have done for Trinity Lutheran School. Please look for the invitation coming home in the school mail soon.
James Sweeney
Athletic Director, T.L.S.
HAPPY SPRING AND FINE ARTS FESTIVAL! Today marks the beginning of the annual Fine Arts Festival. Do plan on joining your Trinity friends at one or more of the delightful musical concerts, the first one being held tonight. Trinity students’ art work is also displayed throughout the hallways at this time. Many thanks to Mrs. Kerwin for the art displays, and to Mr. DeVries, Mrs. Pollitt and Mr. Stainkamp for the musical triumphs. This special time of the school year ends with the performance of “Beauty and the Beast” by the drama club on May 30 and 31, under the direction of Mrs. Elyse Beauman.
MUSICAL HIGHLIGHTS:
- Mon., 05/12 Spring Concert – Grade 4 beginner band, Grades 5 & 6 Concert Band, String Quartet and Orchestra takes place at 7:00 pm. Mrs. Pollitt and Mr. Stainkamp will bring out the best musical talents of our youngsters and you will surely be entertained by them!
- Tues., 05/13 Spring Concert – Middle School Chorus, Symphonic Band, Eighth Grade Band and Jazz Band will entertain you this evening. Thanks to Mrs. Pollitt, Mr. DeVries and Mr. Stainkamp for their efforts with our students. You will truly want to attend both concerts.
- Tues., 05/20 K-3 Spring Musical Program – mark your calendar! Next Tuesday Mr. DeVries directs our K-3 students in their rendition of “A Technicolor Promise”, the exciting story of Noah and the Ark.
STAFF RECOGNITION DAY is this Wednesday, May 14. Chapel offerings that day will be designated to our devoted PTFA for their gift to the faculty and staff in recognition of service to our students. Please use the special Staff Recognition Day envelope going home today for your offerings.
MEGA YARD SALE plans for May 17 are well underway. Volunteers are needed to sort and price items, set up, sell, and clean up. If you can volunteer a bit of your time, please contact the school office. Thank you. Additional features of the day will be the sale of used uniforms and free ID-A-Kid sponsored by Prudential Insurance..
LAST PTFA MEETING is scheduled for Thursday, May 29th at 7:30 pm. At this meeting the winner of one week at Trinity’s “Celebrate Summer” will be announced. Parents will also hear a recap of the PTFA 2013 year’s activities. All suggestions regarding PTFA activities are welcome to be emailed to [email protected]. Wingo online survey will be available soon to assist in future planning.
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK:
- Mon., 05/12 Drama Club; pick-up 5:30 pm
- Tues., 05/13 Peer Tutoring; pick-up 4:00 pm
- Tues., 05/13 Zumba; pick-up 4:00 pm
- Wed., 05/14 Drama Club; pick-up 5:30 pm
- Wed., 05/14 LAST Rejoice Choir
- Thurs., 05/15 LAST Sounds of Praise Choir
- Thurs., 05/15 NO Cherub Choir
- Thurs., 05/15 Bowling; pick-up 5:15 pm
- Thurs., 05/15 FAST Athletics; pick-up 4:00 pm
- Thurs., 05/15 Reading/Writing Workshop; pick-up 4:00 pm
FUTURE EVENTS AT TRINITY:
- Thurs., 5/22 Grade 5 goes to Philadelphia; 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Thurs., 5/22 Grade 8 Graduation Dance; 7:00 pm
- Mon., 05/26 Marching Band marches in Hicksville Memorial Day Parade
- Wed., 05/28 K-3 Field Day
SOFTBALL THIS WEEK:
- Mon., 05/12 Game vs Solomon Schechter (A); pick-up 6:00 pm
- Tues., 05/13 Game vs Waldorf (A); pick-up 6:00 pm
- Thurs., 05/15 Practice; pick-up 5:00 pm