Trinity Family News
Lots to read about this week – please scroll and enjoy. We are glad you are part of the family!
Oktoberfest Tonight!! 
Oktoberfest – Friday night, 7:00 p.m. Pipe Organ Demonstration!
Join David Ludwig in the sanctuary for a demonstration of our pipe organ and midi sounds and lots of FUN organ music (the kind you’ll never hear on Sunday mornings!)
Gary O’Rourke Retires
Thirty-five years ago a young man took a custodial job at his old grade school, little dreaming that one day he would retire from that same place! On October 31 Gary O’Rourke will retire as the longest-serving staff member of Trinity ever (passing up even people like Pastor Kunze, 30 years, and Jean Prochnow, our Kindergarten teacher for 33 years). We’ll be celebrating Gary’s 35 years of service with a reception and a gift on November 3 (details to follow, but put that on your calendar, please!). If Gary’s ministry here has touched your life, you’re invited to participate in the gift by making a contribution. You can either put something in the offering plate marked “Gary’s Retirement” or bring your gift to the church/school office. Please contribute by Sunday, October 27 so that we can make the purchase.
The Welcome Mat is Out!
Redeeming Life Maternity Home Opening
The Redeeming Life Maternity Home has completed remodeling a duplex into a beautiful and functional 5 bedroom home. It’s time to gather together to celebrate God’s abundant blessings at the OPEN HOUSE, Saturday, November 9th. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. and the program begins at 2:30. Parking available at The Redeemer Lutheran Church (directly across the street), 2525 South Oak Ave., Sanford Florida. This home is a gift to Central Florida with the hope for full support from all Lutheran and other Christian churches here. Trinity has been part of the planning and steering committee and strongly endorses group and individual sponsorship and promotion of this much needed ministry. Contact Deaconess Liz with questions and thoughts: 407-488-1919 X 127 or eborth@trinitydowntown.org
Faith and Football Event
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are holding their 2nd Annual Faith and Football Event on Sunday, December 15th. The event begins at 1:00 pm with a football game vs. the San Francisco 49ers. Post game entertainment includes a message by Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy and a live concert performed by Mercy Me. Tickets start at $35 with reduced pricing (50% off) for youth 16 and under. Tickets will be on sale in the school office Monday, October 21st – November 1st. Or you can purchase them at church on Sunday, October 27th and November 3rd.
Trinity Shares Christmas
We are getting ready for our sixth annual Trinity Shares Christmas project! We will once again work with Angel Tree Ministries to provide Christmas gifts to the children of incarcerated parents, along with food to the caregivers for a Christmas dinner. Watch for the Christmas tree – it will be in the narthex around the end of October. Each angel ornament will contain a gift, food, or donation request. If you would like to share Christmas joy, please take one or more ornaments and return the requested item (unwrapped) with the ornament by November 24. If you are interested in helping with the coordination of this program, which would include contacting caregivers to obtain gift information, or if you have any questions, please contact Glenda Frazier at whitemice@bellsouth.net
Boy Scout Troop Wreath Sale
Boy Scout Troop 48 is having its annual Christmas Wreath sale to support the Troop’s yearlong camping and troop activities. We offer local delivery and a mail away service (add $5 for shipping). Delivery will be between Nov.25 – Nov. 29th.The deadline for ordering is October 28, 2013. Please make checks payable to PLPC – Troop 48. If you would like to place and order, contact Laurie Bobletz @ 407-896-3126, or e-mail your order to LJBobletz@gmail.com.
Long Term Substitute Teacher Needed
Trinity Lutheran School is seeking a certified elementary or early childhood teacher to serve as a long term sub for its Kindergarten class while the current teacher is on maternity leave. A qualified teacher is needed for about 8 weeks beginning in January. For more information or to submit your resume, contact Melissa Bergholt at mabergholt@trinitydowntown.org or you can contact her at 407-488-1919.
Florida Gator Football Tickets
Trinity’s Middle and High School Youth Groups are selling tickets to three upcoming Gator Football games at the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL to raise money to attend their Florida District Youth Gatherings.
Tickets are $35 each (these seats usually sell for $50) and all of the money raised will help our Youth Gathering Participants.
Vanderbilt Commodores at Florida Gators
Saturday, November 09, 2013 TBA
Georgia Southern Eagles at Florida Gators
Saturday, November 23, 2013 3:30pm
Join us in the Swamp on Saturday, November 9 as the Gators take on the Vanderbilt Commodores! Trinity will be meeting for a tailgate in Gainesville. Details will be available once the kick-off time is announced.
If you would like to purchase tickets, please place your order with a Trinity Youth Group Member, or contact Lori Zavitz at 407-718-6184 or lorizavitz@hotmail.com for more information. Spread the news to family and friends…Please support our youth and come out to a game!
TLS Family
Race for Education
Mailers for donations have gone out! If you haven’t received yours yet, it will arrive soon! Please consider donating to this fundraiser. The goal again this year is to raise $25,000 and all funds support the school program. As of this week we have collected over $10,000! That brings us closer to our second goal where all our staff will wear crazy hats. We hope you can come out and cheer on our runners on Friday, October 25th. If you are able to volunteer during the races we are in need of help with our water tables, hole punches and cheerleaders and more. You can contact Colette Reid at reidmom08@gmail.com Thank you for your support!
Touch a Truck Committee Meetings
Touch a Truck is coming soon on November 23rd! That is only 6 weeks away! The planning committee is hard at work to make this year’s event the best ever. Weekly meetings are held each Tuesday evening starting at 6:00pm in the school courtyard and will go each week until the event (free babysitting is available). We need a lot of volunteers! Sign-up sheets are in the front office for all of the different volunteer positions open.. If you have any questions please contact please contact Diane Perez at dmperez13@gmail.com.
Chick Fil A Spirit Night
Our next TLS Spirit Night is Thursday, October 24th at the Colonial Plaza Chick Fil A from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Lots of fun activities and great food! Please make sure to tell them at the register or drive thru that you are with TLS so Trinity gets credit for your sale! It’s a fun and tasty way to earn funds for Trinity! Thank you for your support.
2014 Chick Fil A Calendars on Sale Now
2014 Chick-fil-A Calendars are on sale now in the front office! Calendars cost $6 and have over $30 worth of free items! Just activate the card that is on the calendar, put it in your wallet and you’ll have it with you each time you need it. Each month you can get one free “item of the month”. $3 of each calendar sold goes right back to Trinity. These make great gifts for the holidays, buy now before we run out!
October Chapel Offering
For the Month of October, we will be collecting various items for our military. Many of these things will simply be fun things for wounded soldiers and military people who are far away from home. To show our appreciation for them we are asking students to bring various items each week to chapel. We will give them a little handout with a specific item, so they know what to bring.
Then, in November for Veteran’s Day, we will be donating our collection to OPERATION GRATITUDE who will ship them to the military wherever they might be.
Music Department Cookie Dough Fundraiser
It’s coming soon! Starting this coming Monday students will be selling Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough to raise funds for the school music department. Cookie dough makes great holiday gifts or a easy treat to make for family and friends! Look for more information next week from Mr. Brink.
How To Contribute to Operation Gratitude
Did you know that November 1 begins a short time span for turning in your Halloween trick or treat candy for cash? That’s right! Some dentists are paying $1.00 per pound for your candy and then sending it to the military personnel overseas through the Operation Gratitude program. Our school offering for the month of October is to support this program. Wow! Share your candy, prevent cavities, and get paid! Call your dentist and see if he or she is participating.
Nutcracker Tickets
The Central Florida Ballet Company is performing the Nutcracker at the Orange County Convention Center on Saturday, December 21, 2013 @ 7:30pm and Sunday, December 22, 2013 @ 2:00pm. Call 407.849.9948 to purchase tickets. If you mention you are with Trinity, you should be able to receive a 50% discount.
Bible Study for TLS Parents
Looking for a place to get into His Word? Trinity is starting up a new home bible study group focused for the school families. We have not determined a day of the week, a time, frequency, or even where at this point in time. The first step is to gather names of people that are interested in getting involved and studying His Word. Interested? Contact Eric Havens at 1-321-368-6336 or email at eric-havens@comcast.net and provide me your name(s). Prayerfully consider this opportunity and let Eric know you are interested.
Moms In Prayer
Please consider signing up for a daily short email blast from Moms in Prayer International. You will receive Scripture prayers to pray for your own children, for our school children, and for our staff. Go to www.momsinprayer.org. Click on Prayer Connection Box. At the bottom of the list click on “Sign Up for Daily Scripture Prayers”. Register and you’re done! If we can’t physically meet on campus to pray together, we can pray in our own time and place together for our children and our school!
Church News
Festival of the Trees Design Team HAS A NEW LEADER!
The annual Orlando Art Museum Festival of Trees display begins Saturday November 16. Trinity’s design will feature Chrismons (you see them hanging on our chancel trees every year) as well as nativity stars. Andrea Gabriel is one of our new members who just happens to have interior decorating skills extraordinaire. She will be leading with creativity and enthusiasm. When the Chrismons arrive they are plain and unadorned. You are invited to help snazz them up! Glitter, ribbon, pearls, beads, and all that sparkles must be glued on to each of 24 Chrismon ornaments. Decorating party coming the end of October. Contact Deaconess Liz ASAP to join the party: 407-488-1919 x127 or eborth@trinitydowntown.com.
Women’s Rally
The Lutheran Women from all churches in the Central Florida area are gathering for a Saturday morning rally on November 9. The place is Prince of Peace – 1515 S. Semoran Blvd. Time for the fun and fellowship begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. Continental Breakfast and Lunch is included in the $7.00 registration fee (due at door). Bring items for a White Elephant Sale and School Supplies or personal care items for school age children participating in Rebecca’s Garden of Hope Mentoring program at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Orlando. Contact Martha Pfantz for more information: 407-425-2947 or pick up a flyer in the narthex.
Thrivent Day at the Central Florida (Sanford) Zoo
Thrivent members and their guests are invited to this fun day on Sunday, October 13, from 10:30am to 5:00pm. The zoo is located at 3755 US 17-92 Sanford. At 2:00pm there will be a special time for snacks, drinks, prizes for Thrivent members and their guests. Tickets are $5.00 each for all ages, and must be purchased in advance. Order forms are in school office and narthex. Mail with check (made out to Thrivent Financial) to: Darlene Kaiser (Thrivent Zoo Day) 4972 Southfork Ranch Dr., Orlando, FL 32812 by Oct. 3. Questions? email Dkaiser149@gmail.com.. Great fun for the Family!
Thrivent Choice
… is the Thrivent program that gives money back to you! Right now, until Nov. 1st, Thrivent Choice will DOUBLE dollars that are directed to a congregation. Please won’t go to thrivent.com, and direct your dollars to Trinity. Thank you!
Worship Attendance April 27 & 28 2013
6:00 p.m. 38, 8:00 a.m. 64, 9:30 a.m. 126, 11:00 a.m. 200, Total 428
Sunday School
Adults 32, Children 18
Contributions
Current & Missions –
C & M Budget $ 14,325
C & M Actual $ 16,003
Historical Debt $ 242
Deficit/Faith Factor $ 1,150
Dedicated Funds $ 28,588
CDC Family News
Good Afternoon Trinity CDC Families! I hope you are all having a great week and are looking forward to the weekend. Please plan on joining us for our annual Oktoberfest celebration Friday evening. The festivities start at 5 pm with activities in the gymnasium for children 2 and up. There will be face painting, games, and lots of fun. At 6 pm the campus opens to the downtown community. There will be delicious food prepared by our own Rich Poole and adult beverages available. Stop by for a safe and fun evening!
Construction Update
The move of the infants and toddlers to the Magnolia building is being delayed for approximately one month while additional work is being completed. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we make the temporary environment as safe for your children as possible.
Scholastic Book Club
Please remember to place your Reading Club orders by November 22!
You can shop and submit your order online or return the printed order form with payment directly to me. No matter how you order, every purchase you make earns FREE Books and educational supplies for our classroom.
The arrival of the book box is always a highlight-thanks for making it happen!
Halloween Parade
Don’t forget to try and clear your schedule for our Annual Halloween Parade Around the Block. We will be leaving campus at approximately 9:30 am; and with feet, strollers, and wagons, make our way around the block! Any available hands will be appreciated.
CDC Survey
Thank you all for participating in the survey. We are currently tabulating the results and will let you know the results in the next two weeks. It is not too late to participate…just click on the link below.
http://school.trinitydowntown.com/parent-survey/
Checklists and Assessments
Your child’s teachers should have sent home Developmental Checklists. These are just a snapshot of what they are seeing in the classroom. Do not be alarmed if you believe your child has a skill that did not get checked off. It is the beginning of the year and children are in new classrooms, some children may still be warming up to their new environment. If you know your child has mastered a specific skill, let the teacher know and she will adjust the checklist. These developmental checklists will be completed 3 times this year, fall winter and spring.
The Ages and Stages Questionnaire will be completed twice this year for infants through Pre K 3. During the next two weeks we will be completing the screenings with the infants and toddlers and then move on to the Preschoolers. Because the state of Florida requires all children enrolled in VPK to be assessed 3 times per year, teachers will not be using the developmental checklists or the ASQ. Children in VPK will only be assessed through the state assessment and a classroom “report card.” Phone conferences will be set up for your convenience. If at anytime you would like to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher please do not hesitate to ask.
Please know that these are not “tests”, children are not removed from the classroom. All activities and skills, for infants through Pre K 3, are done within the classroom environment where the child should feel the most comfortable. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the screenings, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Our VPK Classrooms have begun taking short field trips. Ms. Colby and Ms. Stacey’s class recently went to the Orlando History Center. The children really enjoyed their courtroom experience. They use the “Project Approach” to learning and this year their first project is to design their own country as a class. While enjoying their courtroom experience they were able to develop some laws for their country.
Look forward to hearing stories about all the fun trips the children in all our VPK classrooms will be enjoying.
Upcoming Events
· Oktoberfest – October 18
· Halloween Parade – October 31
– Class photos – November 7,8
· Veteran’s Day – November 11
· Step Up to K – November 20
· Kindergarten Round Up – November 22
· Touch a Truck – November 23
· Children’s Christmas Cantata – December 12 – VPK 1,2,3 and Kindergarten
K-8 Families
End of Quarter 1
The last day of Quarter 1 is Friday, October 25th. Report cards for 1st quarter will be sent home on paper on Wednesday, October 30th. Please be aware that we will be enforcing the Fees policy found in the parent handbook:
Report cards (at every quarter), diplomas, and all records will be held until an outstanding balance is paid in full.
If you have any outstanding balances your child’s report card will be held. If you are unsure if you have a balance or the amount, please contact Gale Deason at 407-488-1919 ext 110 or gdeason@trinitydowntown.org . Balances must be paid by Tuesday, October 29th to receive report cards on time.
Upcoming Dates
10/21 – Girls Volleyball team vs. Staff at 4:00pm – in TLS gym
10/25 – Race for Education!; 1:00pm Dismissal for K-8 grade; End of Quarter 1
10/30- K-8 report cards sent home
10/31- Halloween Parade for CDC and Kindergarten
11/7 and 11/8 – School yearbook pictures and Classroom group photos
11/11- Veteran’s Day program 10am
11/23 – Touch a Truck Event
11/26 – All School (K-8) Thanksgiving Lunch
11/27 – K-8 No School, Mini-Camp Open
11/28-11/29- Campus Closed – Thanksgiving Break
Trinity Athletics
Volleyball Season
The season is almost over, but the fun is not! On Monday, October 21st the girls volleyball team will play against Trinity staff members at 4:00pm. Come out and cheer on our girls (or staff) at this fun event- free to everyone. Hope to see you there!
Basketball Season
The first open gym for the upcoming basketball season is Thursday, October 24th from 3:30-5:30pm. All season’s practices will be on Mondays and Fridays beginning November 4th from 3:30pm to 5:30pm for both girls and boys. No practices on Friday, November 8th.
Reminder: Your child must have a current physical on file to play sports – even for practices. If you are unsure if your child’s physical is expired, please contact the front office.
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