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NEW YEAR.
LET'S GO.
Parents and Families,
Who else is excited for 2021!?

Truth be told, we all know that the turning of a calendar page does not equal an automatic blissful change from the norms and challenges of the previous year. Yet, hope is a wonderful thing to hold. As Trinity prepares for 2021, we do so with the hope that is not in politicians, movements - or even a vaccine - but our hope in Jesus. Hope in Jesus means that no matter what happens in this life, Jesus loves you and died for you, and we can live a life of certain hope of eternal life with him one day.

Music is a passion of mine, and every so often I have the chance to lead worship. A song I recently played comes to mind as we begin 2021, and I'd like to share it with you. Below are the lyrics to Phil Wickham's Living Hope, and the link to the music video is here and below. My prayer for our staff, students, and our entire community is that we cast our cares and anxieties on Him who loves us (1 Peter 5:7) and own the living hope we have in Jesus.

It's going to be a GREAT year.

Blessings to your family in 2021,
Dr. Seefeld


How great the chasm that lay between us
How high the mountain I could not climb
In desperation, I turned to heaven
And spoke Your name into the night
Then through the darkness, Your loving-kindness
Tore through the shadows of my soul
The work is finished, the end is written
Jesus Christ, my living hope

Who could imagine so great a mercy?
What heart could fathom such boundless grace?
The God of ages stepped down from glory
To wear my sin and bear my shame
The cross has spoken, I am forgiven
The King of kings calls me His own
Beautiful Savior, I'm Yours forever
Jesus Christ, my living hope

Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me
You have broken every chain
There's salvation in Your name
Jesus Christ, my living hope

Then came the morning that sealed the promise
Your buried body began to breathe
Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion
Declared the grave has no claim on me
Then came the morning that sealed the promise
Your buried body began to breathe
Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion
Declared the grave has no claim on me
Jesus, Yours is the victory!


MEMO HIGHLIGHTS

1. New FTPD Content

2. Civics Comes Alive

3. Strategic Planning

4. Enrollment Update

5. School Counseling

6. Academic Update



IMPORTANT DATES

1.15.21
End of 2nd Quarter
Game Night (RSVP here)

2.1.21
Re-enrollment Open

2.7.21
EdTalk '21

2.8.21
Spirit Week




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UPDATED MEMOS
What to expect in the new 'From The Principal's Desk' memos
Besides the fresh new look, the once-a-month (or so) FTPD memos will begin to shift even more towards big-picture items that are pertinent to Trinity. We have a lot of targets to hit this spring, and so much in which to look forward. We'll also work to keep our community informed on education policy and information in our district, state, and nation. COVID-19 brought a deluge of political and legal issues related to education. As your principal, I feel called to be our school's foremost advocate at the state and local levels; I also want our community to be informed on these issues as they impact our most precious possessions - our children.

We'll still announce school initiatives, dress-down days, etc., but most of the day-to-day and operational information will continue shifting over to the Trinity Times updates sent each Friday. Either way, you will no-doubt be a well-informed parent! And speaking of dress-down days...
FREE DRESS FRIDAY: 1.15.21
PACKERS THEME
Playoffs!? Yes! The Green and Gold are in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs, so let's have a Free Dress Friday to celebrate! Come in your favorite Packers jersey, hoodie, or green and gold attire - or your free dress of choice! Please visit the Parent/Guardian Handbook for guidelines on free dress days.
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CIVICS COMES ALIVE
8th-graders meet virtually with political leaders
While the political landscape of our country remains tumultuous, Trinity students have been carefully learning about all that goes into leading a city, state, and nation. As part of our push for engaging, hands-on learning, 8th-graders requested visits with various leaders from across government and have already met (via Zoom) with Mequon Mayor, John Wirth. This Thursday, students will meet with U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman. Kudos to Ms. Jahr for facilitating this fantastic learning opportunity.
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STRATEGIC PLANNING
Trinity prepares to set a course for years to come.
Over the next 4 to 6 months, Trinity's school will engage in a robust strategic planning process that sets a course for growth over the next 5 to 10 years. 'Growth' can mean a lot of different things (including opportunities outside our walls); but no matter what, the process will loop in stakeholders from our church, school families, and staff members. Together, we will identify key areas for improvement, analyze our strengths and challenges, and with a lot of prayer and reliance on God, set a course for the future. Stay tuned for more information!
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ENROLLMENT for '21-'22
Yard signs, door-hangers, Open House events, etc.
Last week in Family Folders, a letter went home describing our re-enrollment process for the '21-'22 school year. It is important that each of our families take the necessary steps in order to re-enroll and guarantee seating for the next school year. What the letter did not include was the array of initiatives we're about to enact to continue growing our school and expanding our presence in the greater community.

With the addition of new students this past Friday, our growth in the past two years has exceeded 83%. PRAISE GOD! It is our prayer that this trend continues! In an upcoming memo, we'll let you know of a few opportunities to help our school grow. From the simple gesture of placing an Open House sign in your yard, to taking a couple of hours to hang signs on doors in the area, our community will be out and about working to bring in the next classes of Trinity students!

Oh, and look for one of our advertising initiatives to pop up along I-41 between Pilgrim and County Line in the weeks leading up to the Open House events! ;-)
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SCHOOL COUNSELING AVAILABLE
Help available from Lutheran Counseling and Family Services
Our friends at LCFS offer personalized and confidential in-school counseling, led by licensed and certified mental health counselors and therapists who can assist children who have been identified by teachers, principals, family members, pastors or others as
exhibiting potential at-risk behaviors. At-risk behaviors can be those that interfere with a student’s ability to do things that are appropriate for his or her age, are beginning to damage relationships, or are impacting learning and development.

Once a student is identified, written permission is obtained from parents allowing LCFS to meet with the child during the school day to provide an evaluation and possible counseling. LCFS works closely with teachers to ensure the timing is coordinated and in the best interest of the student. If counseling sessions are recommended, each
student on average will be seen for up to 10 thirty-minute sessions. Please note, our in-school services are offered at no charge to students and are made available through generous donations and grants from community partners.

To utilize LCFS's services, or to inquire more about our partnership, please call 414-536-8333 or send an email to lcfs@lcfswi.org.
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ACADEMIC UPDATES
A new memo (coming soon) from our Assistant Principal of Academics, Mrs. Stefanie Herbert
Supporting and growing academics from preschool all the way through 8th grade can be quite a heavy lift for small schools. At Trinity, we're blessed to have an in-house teacher coach, curriculum director, and dean of academics all-in-one! Mrs. Herbert covers a lot of ground in her day-to-day routine, and so beginning this quarter, look for our newest memo: The Academic Update. From data reports and student growth to high-flying student achievement, the Academic Update will give our parents a glimpse of what makes the education at Trinity truly 5-star.
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MEQUON, WI 53097