Last year our first snowfall was in the early part of November, and many people thought that was an early start to winter. This year, our first snowfall is over two weeks earlier. Even with the very early start to winter weather, I am incredibly impressed with how many families already had their snow gear ready to go! Hopefully, this snow will melt, and you can get a bit of a break from having the kids pack it every day.
Downtown Trick or Treating
Hello Trinity families! We are looking for volunteers to help out with this year’s downtown trick-or-treat! If you’d like, you can sign up to stand in Trinity’s booth and help hand out candy. If you are not able to do that but would still like to help out, we are accepting candy donations. The downtown trick-or-treat is on October 30th and our booth will be there from 3:00-5:00. Below are links to where you can sign up to help or donate. Thank you!! Contact Miss Boeder with any questions.
Booth volunteers – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080949ada822a5fd0-trick1
Candy donations – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080949ada822a5fd0-trick2
Halloween Costumes
This year Halloween falls on a Saturday, but the downtown trick-or-treating event is on Friday, October 30. Please note that we do not wear costumes during the school day as we like to focus on the Reformation that was led by Martin Luther. In the past, families would change at Trinity for the downtown trick-or-treating event. Since we have a capacity on our bathrooms and are limiting how many people come and go from the school, students will NOT be able to change into costumes here at school
Harvest Celebration- Important update
Due to the weather, for our Harvest Celebration this year, we will ONLY be having trunk or treat. This will be held from 3:00-4:15. There will be no food or games.
Cold and Flu Season
With the arrival of snow, I think it is safe to say that cold and flu season is also here. Many of you may be wondering what to do when your child develops new symptoms that most likely is related to a typical cold but are also possible symptoms related to COVID-19. According to the most current guidelines, if your child has one of the following symptoms, then they need to remain home for at least 10 days unless a health care provider clears your child to return to school:
- a fever of 100.4 or greater
- new or worsening cough
- difficulty breathing
- a new loss of taste and smell
Additionally, all siblings must also remain home for 10 days or until a health care provider gives the ok.
For more information or questions on whether you should send your child to school, please contact Susan Van Houten or your child’s classroom teacher.
Daily at-home Health Check
Please continue to check your child’s temperature before leaving for school to verify they do not have a fever of 100.4 degrees or more. (Do not medicate your child and send them.)
Also, please perform a visual check on your child for the following conditions:
- Flushed Cheeks
- Rapid Breathing/Difficulty Breathing
- Fatigue
- Extreme Fussiness
- Runny Nose
- Excessive Cough
- Sneezing
- Rash
Please note that students will be admitted into school if these symptoms are connected to a pre-existing condition or diagnosis not related to COVID (e.g., norovirus, strep throat) and are deemed safe by a health care provider.
Extra Cloth Masks
If your child needs more cloth masks, please feel free to contact Susan Van Houten (svanhouten@trinitybelleplaine.org) to request more. We still have many free ones on hand.
Basketball Coach Needed
This year Trinity will have 1 Co-ed basketball team that will compete at the Girls’ A-Team level. So far, we have a couple of volunteers to help as an assistant coach, but we still need a head coach to make this season happen. If you are interested in being a head coach, please contact Susan Van Houten as soon as possible as the basketball season is right around the corner.
Trinity Care
Please continue to register your child/ren for Trinity Care up to 2 weeks in advance. Additional directions are given in the Google spreadsheet.
Important Dates for Your Calendar
Saturday, October 24 Harvest Celebration @ 3:00-4:15 Trunk or Treat only
Friday, October 30 Downtown Trick-or-Treating from 3:00-5:00
Saturday, October 31 Day Light Savings Time Ends Overnight
Sunday, November 1 Celebration of Reformation
Monday, November 2 PTO @ 6:30
Friday, November 6 End of 1st Quarter
Wednesday, November 11 Report Cards go home
November 16-18 Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 25-27 No School-Thanksgiving Break
December 23-January 3 No School- Christmas Break
Monday, January 4 School Resumes