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Whats Growling? August 2 6 , 2016 Trinity Lutheran School & Early Childhood Center 1316 Washington Ave., Houston, TX 77002 Trinity Lutheran School News Believe….And Be Utterly Amazed! “Look at the nations and watch and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told.” Habakkuk 1:5 Based on the words of Habakkuk 1:5, our 2016-2017 school theme is Believe and Be Utterly Amazed. This is an exciting time to be part of the ministry of Trinity Lutheran School Downtown. We have been blessed with wonderful students, families, faculty, and staff both returning and new. Together we will learn, grow, worship, and “growl” full of belief and amazement as we watch with astonishment all that He will do among us. Trinity Downtown Parent Open House 8/29/16 6:30-7:45 pm All parents are invited to attend our Parent Open House, this Monday, August 29 at 6:30 pm beginning in the multipurpose room. You will have an opportunity to visit your child’s classroom and hear from the teachers about the exciting learning happening at Trinity, as well as general procedural information to allow this year to be outstanding for all of our families. Teachers will not be able to hold individual conferences for parents during this event. Should you need to speak to a teacher individually, just let the teacher know and an individual conference can easily be scheduled. 6:30-6:45 Opening devotion in the multi- purpose room 6:50-7:05 All K-8 teachers in the classrooms for parent presentations 7:10-7:25 Middle school teachers in classrooms for subject specific presentations 7: 30-7:45 Middle school teachers in classrooms for subject specific presentations Special subject teachers will be available in the multi- purpose room for questions. Childcare will also be available if needed. In the Tiger’s Den with a note from our Head of School Mr. Meier! All right, Tiger nation the first full week of classes are just about complete, and it has been fabulous. I had the privilege of leading our students in our chapel worship this week. This year our chapel theme is Upon This Rock and will focus continually on Jesus as our firm and solid Rock, upon which our salvation is assured. Chapel will typically occur in our sanctuary on Houston Ave at 8:15 am each Wednesday. This year we will also be celebrating, during the first chapel service of the month, the baptismal birthdays of our students and staff. Baptism is a wonderful gift given by God to his people and we wish to help celebrate that special date in your child’s life. Please be looking for a request from your child’s teacher to send your child’s baptismal birthday date so we can prepare for our celebrations. If your child has not been baptized, kindly let your child’s teacher know. If you are interested in learning more about baptism or are interested in having your child baptized, please let me know. Have a wonderful weekend! Matt Meier Head of School 832-301-3105 [email protected]

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What’s Growling? August 2 6 , 2016

Trinity Lutheran School & Early Chi ldhood Center 1316 Washington Ave., Houston, TX 77002

Trinity Lutheran School News

Believe….And Be Utterly Amazed!

“Look at the nations and watch and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe,

even if you were told.” Habakkuk 1:5

Based on the words of Habakkuk 1:5, our 2016-2017 school theme is Believe and Be Utterly Amazed. This is an exciting time to be part of the ministry of Trinity Lutheran School Downtown. We have been blessed with wonderful students, f amilies, faculty, and staff both returning and new. Together we will learn, grow, worship, and “growl” full of belief and amazement as we watch with astonishment all that He will do among us.

Trinity Downtown Parent Open House 8/29/16

6:30-7:45 pm All parents are invited to attend our Parent Open House, this Monday, August 29 at 6:30 pm beginning in the multipurpose room. You will have an opportunity to visit your child’s classroom and hear from the teachers about the exciting learning happening at Trinity, as well as general procedural information to allow this year to be outstanding for all of our families. Teachers will not be able to hold individual conferences for parents during this event. Should you need to speak to a teacher individually, just let the teacher know and an individual conference can easily be scheduled.

• 6:30-6:45 Opening devotion in the multi- purpose room

• 6:50-7:05 All K-8 teachers in the classrooms for parent presentations

• 7:10-7:25 Middle school teachers in classrooms for subject specific presentations

• 7: 30-7:45 Middle school teachers in classrooms for subject specific presentations

Special subject teachers will be available in the multi- purpose room for questions. Childcare will also be available if needed.

In the Tiger’s Den with a note from our Head of School Mr. Meier!

All right, Tiger nation the first full week of classes are just about complete, and it has been fabulous. I had the privilege of leading our students in our chapel worship this week. This year our chapel theme is Upon This Rock and will focus continually on Jesus as our firm and solid Rock, upon which our salvation is assured. Chapel will typically occur in our sanctuary on Houston Ave at 8:15 am each Wednesday. This year we will also be celebrating, during the first chapel service of the month, the baptismal birthdays of our students and staff. Baptism is a wonderful gift given by God to his people and we wish to help celebrate that special date in your child’s life. Please be looking for a request from your child’s teacher to send your child’s baptismal birthday date so we can prepare for our celebrations. If your child has not been baptized, kindly let your child’s teacher know. If you are interested in learning more about baptism or are interested in having your child baptized, please let me know. Have a wonderful weekend! Matt Meier Head of School 832-301-3105 [email protected]

THIS WEEK IN THE DEN

MONDAY, AUG. 29

School Boosterthon

No Soccer Practice

Parent Open House 6:30 PM

TUESDAY, AUG. 30

School Boosterthon

Soccer Practice 3:45-5:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 31

School Boosterthon

Chapel- 8:15 AM- Sanctuary

THURSDAY, SEPT. 1

School Boosterthon

Soccer Game @ Salem Tomball 4:00 pm

FRIDAY, SEPT. 2

School Boosterthon-Prowl-A-Thon schedule sent next week

Soccer Practice 3:45-5:00 pm

Prowl-A-Thon 2016

What a great kickoff week its been for our 2016 Prowl-A-Thon. The Boosterthon team started things off with a fabulous Hollywood style assembly on Wednesday afternoon and the team has been involved all week with physical education classes focusing on healthy living and strong character. Thank you in advance to all the families, friends and relatives that have helped support the purchase of new athletic and sports equipment by making a Prowl-A-Thon pledge. Remember our Fun Run takes place on Friday, September 2nd. We hope to see you there.