Sue Uittenbogaard

Trinity-Memo-9.25.23

There will be a 2:30 dismissal on Wednesday, September 27.

The school enjoyed a delicious “tailgate” meal last Friday courtesy of American State Bank.

We are planning on doing J-term on January 3-5, 2024. Look for more information in the coming weeks.

Picture day will be next Tuesday, October 3. There are order slips in the office if you would like one. There will not be retakes this year.

We are just past the first quarter midterm. Now would be a good time to check your student’s grades on JMC. If you need help with JMC you will find the email that Mrs. Bloemendaal sent last Friday to be helpful. Always feel free to contact the school with questions about JMC or your student’s progress.

Attention Seniors! The Yearbook Staff is seeking your beautiful senior pictures and baby pictures. Please email them to either Miss Huisken or one of the staff before December 1.

Hot Lunch   Served at 11:45 AM; 12:05 on Chapel/Assembly Days) Please provide your own plates & napkins; silverware provided. There are 70 students, 9 Faculty. Reminder: please send in the menu by 8 a.m. on Monday.

Sep 28 Jill M/Kalie K/Rochelle B: Poppyseed chicken, lettuce salad, bread and dessert

Oct 5 Rachel M/Danita M/Nancy K

Oct 12 Michelle VE/Kelly W/Dawn A: Creamy meatballs, mashed potatoes, corn, bread, buttermilk brownies

Oct 19 No School PRTI Convention

From the AD:

This week:

• Tues, Sept 26 XC @ Western Christian (Rolling Hills)
• Tues, Sept 26 Volleyball @ HLP (C/B/A Conference with C beginning at 5:00)
• Thur, Sept 28 Volleyball @ Gehlen (C/B/A Conference with C beginning at 5:00)
• Thur, Sept 28 XC @ South Obrien

GO TIGERS!!

Trinity-Memo-9.18.23

Chapel will be this week Wednesday at 11:30. Mr. Regnerus will present about the delegation visit to the Philippines of this summer. All are welcome to join us.

No lunches needed Friday! American State Bank will be doing their annual tailgate grilling for our school on Friday. We are looking for two volunteers to join us to help serve (and eat!) the food. Just contact Mrs. Uittenbogaard in the office to volunteer.

Seniors, please remember that this Friday, Sept. 22, is the registration deadline for the October ACT test.  The sooner you register, the better.

The college rep from Southeast Technical Institute in Sioux Falls will meet with interested seniors this Tuesday, Sept. 19.

A number of sophomores and juniors will attend a Construction Camp hosted by Southeast Tech and sponsored by the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of South Dakota this Thursday, Sept. 21.  This trip has been profitable in the past, and we pray that it will continue to aid students in seeing various trades careers this year as well.

Just a reminder that picture day will be on Tuesday, October 3.

Hot Lunch   Served at 11:45 AM; 12:05 on Chapel/Assembly Days) Please provide your own plates & napkins; silverware provided. There are 70 students, 9 Faculty. Reminder: please send in the menu by 8 a.m. on Monday.

Sept 21-Jodi B/Kim Bl/Laura K: Spaghetti Casserole, Applesauce, Bread, Ice cream dessert

Sept 28-Jill M/Kalie K/Rochele B

Oct 5-Rachel M/Danita M/Nancy K

Oct 12-Michelle VE/Kelly W/Dawn A

From the AD:

Monday, Sept 18

• XC Meet at HMS.

Tuesday, Sept 19

• Volleyball – C/B/A Conference Games vs A-W…C game begins at 5:00
  • 4:45-6:00 Gate: Chad/Dawn Andringa, Rob/Candice Andringa, Jeff/Jodi Baker
  • 6:00-7:30 Gate: Dan/Sheila Blankespoor, Evan/Kim Bleyenberg, Ben/Rochelle Bloemendaal

Concessions workers:

• 4:30-6:30-Dave/Missy Van Egdom, Terry/Becky Van Maanen, Alyce B., Katelyn Z.
• 6:30-clean up-Brian/Janae Van Maanen, Joel/Kelly Westra, Greg G., Trey B.

Thursday, Sept 21

• XC Meet at Dordt.
• Volleyball – C/B/A Conference Games vs #2 Hinton…C game begins at 5:00
  • 4:45-6:00 Gate: Toby/Jaci Boogerd, Matt/Kim Boonstra, Lane/Kassandra Brummel
  • 6:00-7:30 Gate: Paul/Erin De Jong, Brent/Cara Boon, Peter/Keisha Brummel

Concessions workers:

• 4:30-6:30- Seth/Mary Vis, Keith/Amy Zevenbergen, Peirce G., Evan D.J.
• 6:30-Clean up-Steve/Tonia Westra, Chad/Dawn Andringa, Abby P., Willow P.

Saturday, Sept 23

• Volleyball – Varsity Tournament @ HMS

 

**LAST CALL FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN GIRLS HEAD BASKETBALL COACH – Please consider this great opportunity to work with the young women in our girls’ basketball program.  If you or someone you know may be interested in this position, please forward a cover letter expressing the desire for the position to ad@trinitychs.org.  And if you have any questions or if you would like more information, please also email me at ad@trinitychs.org.

GO TIGERS!!!

Trinity-Memo-9.11.23

There will be a 2:30 dismissal on Wednesday, September 13.

Last week Friday new concrete was poured around the concession shed by the ball fields. We’ll all enjoy the improved accessibility.

Students are reminded to bring a Psalter to devotions every morning.

There are some pans and other things left from the pancake breakfast. Make sure you claim yours soon!

The American State Bank is sponsoring a noon “tailgate” for our students and staff on Friday, September 22. The bank will provide all the food and the student council will sponsor some activities. We are looking for two volunteers to join us to help serve (and eat!) the food. Just contact Mrs. Uittenbogaard in the office to volunteer.

Seniors who plan to take the October 28 ACT test, the deadline for registering is Friday, September 22.  Just a reminder that this test fills up quickly, especially at Dordt, so register early if you can.  Register at www.act.org.

The Parent’s Circle needs a couple of volunteers to fill their committees. We need 1 for concession stand and 1 for program committee. Just a reminder that we need a couple people yet for the auction committees for next year 2024. You can sign up on the website under Documents > Parent’s Circle.

Hot Lunch   Served at 11:45 AM; 12:05 on Chapel/Assembly Days) Please provide your own plates & napkins; silverware provided. There are 70 students, 9 Faculty. Reminder: please send in the menu by 8 a.m. on Monday.

Sep 14 – Tamara D/Sue U/Heather H – Street tacos, frito corn salad and a bar

Sep 21 – Jodi B/Kim Bl/Laura K – Spaghetti Casserole, applesauce, bread and ice cream dessert.

Sep 28 – Jill M/Kalie K/Rochelle B

Oct 5 – Rachel M/Danita M/Nancy K

From the AD:

• Monday, Sept 11 – XC @ West Lyon
• Tuesday, Sept 12 – Volleyball C/JV @ Western (triangular with Western and Boyden/Hull)…both C & JV beginning at 4:30
• Thursday, Sept 14 – Volleyball CBA Conference @ G-LR…C beginning at 5:00
• Saturday, Sept 16 – Volleyball Varsity Tournament @ West Sioux

**GIRLS HEAD BASKETBALL Coach Needed – Please consider this great opportunity to work with the young women in our girls’ basketball program.  If you or someone you know may be interested in this position, please forward a cover letter expressing the desire for the position to ad@trinitychs.org.  And if you have any questions or if you would like more information, please also email me at ad@trinitychs.org.

GO TIGERS!!!

Trinity-Memo-9.5.23

A huge thank-you to all who contributed to the success of the Labor Day breakfast. $2500 was raised for the junior and senior classes.

At the annual meeting, the Society approved the purchase of a school van. The van is purchased! We look forward to safe and efficient transportation of our students to their many curricular and extra-curricular events.

Rev. Brummel will lead us in chapel on Thursday, September 7, at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to join us.

Yearbooks are available in the school office. The cost is $30 each.

The new directories are available in the office.

The freshman/sophomore mixer is scheduled for this Friday, September 8. Just a reminder that students should be picked up at the River’s Bend Campground between 8:45 and 9:00 pm.  We will bring any remaining students back to school after 9:00 on the bus this year.

Seniors who plan to take the October 28 ACT test, the deadline for registering is Friday, September 22.  Just a reminder that this test fills up quickly, especially at Dordt, so register early if you can.  Register at www.act.org.

Representatives from Dordt University will meet with seniors this Thursday afternoon.  This begins a new season of college reps, college visits, and college questions.  Please pray for the seniors as they face many decisions this school year.

We are settling into our semester schedules nicely. The add/drop period ends on September 6.

The Parent’s Circle needs a couple of volunteers to fill their committees. We need 1 for concession stand and 1 for program committee. Just a reminder that we need a couple people yet for the auction committees for next year 2024. You can sign up on the website under Documents > Parent’s Circle.

Hot Lunch   Served at 11:45 AM; 12:05 on Chapel/Assembly Days) Please provide your own plates & napkins; silverware provided. There are 70 students, 9 Faculty. Reminder: please send in the menu by 8 a.m. on Monday.

Sept 7: Janae VM/Cara B/Missy VE – Pizza Hotdish, peaches, garlic bread, ice cream treat

Sept 14: Tamara D/Sue U/Heather H

Sept 21: Jodi B/Kim Bl/Laura K

Sept 28: Jill M/Kalie K/Rochelle B

From the AD:

Tuesday, Sept 5

• XC @ Sibley-O…meet information and course map are attached
• Volleyball vs HMS…CBA Conference match with C match beginning at 5:00

Gate assignments: 4:45-6:00 Mark/Nancy Kooima; Jon/Rachel Mooy; Chad/Sue U

6:00-7:30: Paul/Erin De Jong; Veryl Kandace Heynen; Larissa Groeneweg

Concessions workers: 4:30-6:30 Brad/Cinda Van Der Zwaag; Joel/Michelle Van Egdom; Mason Van Der Zwaag; Levi Maassen

6:30-Clean up Trent/Michelle Van Bemmel; Kyle/Kerri Van Der Brink; Joanna Brummel; Alicia Moss

Saturday, Sept 9

• Volleyball – Varsity Tournament @ Woodbury Central.

Looking Ahead

• Monday, Sept 11 – XC @ West Lyon
• Tuesday, Sept 12 – Volleyball C/JV @ Western (triangular with Western and Boyden/Hull)…both C & JV beginning at 4:30
• Thursday, Sept 14 – Volleyball CBA Conference @ G-LR…C beginning at 5:00
• Saturday, Sept 16 – Volleyball Varsity Tournament @ West Sioux

**GIRLS HEAD BASKETBALL Coach Needed – Please consider this great opportunity to work with the young women in our girls’ basketball program.  If you or someone you know may be interested in this position, please forward a cover letter expressing the desire for the position to ad@trinitychs.org.  And if you have any questions or if you would like more information, please also email me at ad@trinitychs.org.

GO TIGERS!!!

Trinity-Memo-8.28.23

The Board has approved a calendar change for October. Parent-teacher conferences are moved to October 16 and 17. School will dismiss at noon on the 17^th. There will be no school on October 18 as teachers travel to Wisconsin. Faith Christian School of Randolph, Wisconsin will host the annual PRTI Convention on October 19 & 20.

Trinity has received a letter of congratulations from the Iowa High School Athletic Association. They are pleased to report that Trinity is among the 46% of IHSAA member schools with no student-athlete, coach, or fan ejections during the 2022-2023 school year. As we start the 2023-2024 school year, may we continue in a Christ-like manner in every aspect of our walk.

Students interested in a career in agriculture or an agriculture-related field may sign up to attend the annual Iowa State Precision Agriculture Day in Sutherland, Iowa on September 6. Interested students need to sign up with Mr. Regnerus no later than noon on Wednesday, August 30.

Yearbooks are available in the school office. The cost is $30 each.

Thank you to all who came out and supported the junior class at the alumni volleyball game on Friday evening. It was an enjoyable evening. $1300.00 was raised.

The juniors and seniors would like to invite you all to Trinity Christian this Labor Day for a pancake breakfast! The students will provide the labor; you just have to bring an empty stomach! All donations will go to the junior and senior classes. A breakfast of cinnamon rolls, pancakes, egg casseroles, sausage, and assorted fruit will be waiting for you here Labor Day morning. We will be serving from 7:30 to 9:30. See you there!

Robotics – there will be a brief meeting Tuesday, August 29, at noon in the library for anyone interested in joining. The first official meeting will be Saturday, September 9 in the morning.

The schedule for concession stand workers has been posted to the website. Look for it under Resources > Documents. The committee thanks you for your help with this!

This week we will have our first Fun Friday. Students may order from Subway. The order forms need to be turned in by noon on Wednesday, August 30. Students pay for their order during first period on Friday, September. The orders will be delivered to Trinity so the food can be enjoyed for noon on Friday.

We are settling in to our semester schedules nicely. The add/drop period ends on September 6.

Hot Lunch   Served at 11:45 AM; 12:05 on Chapel/Assembly Days) Please provide your own plates & napkins; silverware provided. There are 70 students, 9 Faculty. Reminder: please send in the menu by 8 a.m. on Monday.

Aug 31 – Jaci B/Audrey M/Cinda VDZ – Pulled pork buns, baked beans, chips, ice cream bar

Sep 7 – Janae VM/Cara B/Sue U

Sep 14 – Tamara D/Missy VE/Heather H

Sep 21 – Crysta B/Kim Bl/Laura K

From the AD:

This Week:

• Tuesday, Aug 29 – Cross Country at BHRV (Rolling Hills)
• Tuesday, Aug 29 – CBA Conference Volleyball @ MMCRU
• 8/31 C Tournament at Western

**GIRLS HEAD BASKETBALL Coach Needed – Please consider this great opportunity to work with the young women in our girls’ basketball program.  If you or someone you know may be interested in this position, please forward a cover letter expressing the desire for the position to ad@trinitychs.org.  And if you have any questions or if you would like more information, please also email me at ad@trinitychs.org.

GO TIGERS!!!

Memo-8.23.23

Today begins the 16^th year of covenantal secondary instruction. Thanks be to God for His faithfulness!

Convocation is at 11:30 this morning. Our speaker is Rev. Regnerus. All are welcome to join us.

Parents and students are reminded that we have a 10-day add/drop policy for classes. There is a green form in the office for this. Parental signatures are required.

Next week the memo will be distributed on our normal day which is Monday morning.

Pursuant to strategic planning, the board is currently reviewing the cell phone policy. In the meantime, the staff will strictly enforce the current policy. Please note that no cell phones are allowed in classrooms.

Hot Lunch   Served at 11:45 AM; 12:05 on Chapel/Assembly Days) Please provide your own plates & napkins; silverware provided. There are 70 students, 9 Faculty. Reminder: please send in the menu by 8 a.m. on Monday.

Aug 24-Amy Z/Shari W/LaBeth H – Nachos, Watermelon, Root Beer Floats

Aug 31-Jaci B/Audrey M/Cinda VDZ

Sep 7-Janae VM/Cara B/Sue U

Sep 14-Tamara D/Missy VE/Heather H

From the AD:

This Week:

Thursday, Aug 24

• JV Volleyball @ Central Lyon – first game at 5:00…JVtournament schedule
  • Tickets for this tournament need to be purchased online as the Siouxland Conference is only selling online tickets this year. https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/centrallyonrockrapids/tickets

 Friday, Aug 25

• Volleyball ALUMNI GAME – please come with your family for a fundraising meal put on by the Junior class.  Enjoy a night of fellowship and a preview of the current volleyball teams as they play the Alumni.

• • Food starts at 6:15
  • Volleyball starts at 6:30

NEXT WEEK

• Tuesday, Aug 29 – Cross Country at BHRV (Rolling Hills)
• Tuesday, Aug 29 – CBA Conference Volleyball @ MMCRU

**GIRLS HEAD BASKETBALL Coach Needed – Please consider this great opportunity to work with the young women in our girls’ basketball program.  If you or someone you know may be interested in this position, please forward a cover letter expressing the desire for the position to ad@trinitychs.org.  And if you have any questions or if you would like more information, please also email me at ad@trinitychs.org.

GO TIGERS!!!