School News

Join us after dismissal (11:35 a.m.) on the last day of school, Friday, June 11, for our annual all-school picnic. Parents, younger siblings, and other family members are invited to attend. This is a nice time for everyone to relax, reflect upon the year, and share our summer plans. Weather permitting, the picnic will be held at a Pinewood Park. The large pavilion with picnic tables is reserved for our use.

There is a splash pad, play structure, and plenty of space for families to enjoy. Feel free to bring outdoor play equipment along with lawn chairs or a blanket for extra seating. Be sure to pack sunscreen as there are no shaded areas aside from the pavilion.

You can place an order with Chick-fil-A and have it delivered right to the park! Ordering will be directly through the store. The food will arrive at at noon. Watch for an email next week with instructions.

Next Friday is our last day…and a half day…and a Color Day! Students may wear appropriate, non-uniform attire to school. Clothes must still be neat and clean and free of rips or holes. Shirts must have sleeves. Students should remember to wear clothing and shoes suitable for P.E. and/or classroom activities (inside or outside).

The last Wednesday of each semester is a bonus Color Day for students who have not lost any uniform “Oops” coupons. Teachers will be communicating with their students so they know who is eligible for this bonus day. All other students must come to school dressed in the regular uniform. Please contact the office if you have questions.

Examples of LOYALTY in literature are often good sources of inspiration for virtue. C.S. Lewis provides one such example in Reepicheep, Prince Caspian’s bravest and most loyal knight (who also happens to be a small mouse): “‘My friendship you shall have, learned Man,’ piped Reepicheep. ‘And any Dwarf—or Giant—in the army who does not give you good language shall have my sword to reckon with.’” May we be loyal in defending our friends as well (even if no swords are needed)! Prince Caspian is well-worth reading and watching (or re-reading and re-watching) together.

Our 5th-8th graders had the opportunity to express gratitude with buckets, rags, and sudsy water when they washed the teachers’ cars on Wednesday afternoon. Thank you to PSF for organizing this activity which had been delayed by weather during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Summer tutoring can be a great way to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. The following teachers are available for tutoring. Please contact the teacher directly to learn about scheduling and hourly rates.

Miss Mehari – reading, math, Latin
Mrs. Bodine – writing, math (2nd-5th); Primer A (5th-8th transfer students)
Mr. Fynewever-Muyskens – math (5th-high school)
Mrs. Roblin – literature, writing, and grammar (5th-high school)
Mrs. Steenwyk – reading, grammar, math (1st-6th)
Mrs. Tellinghuisen – Latin (5th-high school)

N.B. Mrs. Bodine will be offering a summer swim and writing mini-camp. Dates to be determined.

Keyboard proficiency is essential for students of all ages. Summer is a great time to practice and build speed and accuracy. Please click here for information to get started!

On Wednesday, we met as a school for Morning Prayer in the church sanctuary. What a blessing to be together, to sing and pray together! Though we have often felt separated from one another this year, we have been united in our efforts to keep our school open, protect in-person instruction, and see everyone through to the end of this school year. More importantly, we are united in the faith and love that guides and sustains us as a community.

Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! (Psalm 133:1)

Thank you to Owen Tellinghuisen for teaching our music classes about the pipe organ throughout the day on Wednesday. A 2016 Trinitas graduate, Owen currently studies organ at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. As a member of the Grand Rapids chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and someone who greatly benefited from the support and encouragement of that organization when he first started playing, he is always eager to share his love for the “king of instruments” with young people.

As we observe Memorial Day, please remember all those who have served and are serving our country. We owe them and their families our gratitude for their loyalty, courage, and sacrifice.