God's love for us is something that may be difficult to understand. We can't put His love into words. It is all around us, in us, for us. He gives us these gifts through our children, through sunrises and sunsets, through rain showers and star gazing. One of my favorite things to do is to take pictures of our amazing Arizona sunsets. This is a time I am able to be still, sitting atop a large boulder in the field across from my home. Seeing the colors of God's creations fills me. How can you describe a sunset to someone? Such beautiful sites are virtually impossible to describe.

In the same way, it is also very difficult to describe our awesome God.

If you take a look at Genesis 1:1-29, God's astonishing work is evident.

Isn't it awesome? God not only created it, He took great joy in doing so. Creation is incredible, and He is above all He created. He is not found in the mountains or seas or contained by time or space. It is His power that holds all of these things together. From every sunset to every star, planet, and ocean, God has not only created them, but He also sustains them.

Psalm 147:4 says "He counts the number of the stars; He gives names to all of them." Our God is powerful. And yet, He knows you by name. "I have called you by name, you are mine." Isaiah 43:1 I have cited this verse before. It is one of my favorites. He knows you by NAME. Wow.

It is written in the Bible that He knows how many hairs you have on your head. (Does He also know how many I lose each day?!?!) He knows your heart and catches every tear you cry.

"But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions-it is by grace you have been saved."Ephesians 2:4-5

Our God is an awesome God, and there is nothing you could do to make Him love you more than He does right now. Thank you for sharing your precious children with us. We love nothing more than to share God's love with them each and every day.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. Deuteronomy 6: 5-9

Serving Christ,

September Child Care schedules are due on or before Friday, August 19. God is Good! All Child Care programs are near capacity. A space is not guaranteed unless a schedule is turned in on time. If you require care on a day not scheduled, space may not be available.

No School on September 2. Teacher in-service; Child Care is available.

No School on September 5, Labor Day. The campus is closed. Child Care is not available.

September schedules are located on our website or a paper copy may be picked up in the school office. Please email your schedule to [email protected] or drop it off in the school office.

This quarter chapel offering will go to Lutheran Special Education Ministries (LSEM). LSEM is committed to partnering with Trinity to help meet the needs of children and their families. Every child learns at a different pace and some require a different approach to learning. Each one of God’s children that LSEM serves receives individualized strategies and tactics.

Students, you are invited to create an art piece that shows what "Only Jesus-No Other Name" means to you. Any student may participate who attends an LCMS school (Trinity), university or congregation.

Types of entries may include: drawings, paintings, collages, graphic designs, posters, banners, sculptures, pottery, leather crafts, metal art, beads, etc. For more information, visit lcef.org/art-contest.

Submission levels:

Kindergarten-5th Grade

6th-12th Grade

College

Winning entries will receive the following awards:

Kindergarten – 5th grade: $50 LCEF gift card

6th – 12th grade: $100 LCEF gift card

College: $200 LCEF gift card

All submissions must be postmarked by December 1, 2022.

Entries can be submitted beginning September 6, 2022.

In an effort to help our K-8 pick-up line move as safely and efficiently as possible, please be sure to display your Yellow or Blue car tag prominently. Make sure staff members are able to see it once you pull into the loop in front of the school. For families who need a new tag, there are replacements available in the school office from Mrs. Waith.

To help keep the line moving: Pull all the way up to the vehicle in front of you in the car loop. We need to avoid traffic spilling onto Indian School Rd. or Dysart Rd. from our driveway.

All K-8 Elementary parents and students must sign the online acknowledgement form through the link on the cover of the Parent & Student Handbook.

The Trinity Parent & Student Handbook, which includes the Parent Code of Conduct, Student Code of Conduct and Computer Use/Internet Agreement, is for everyone attending Trinity: Child Care, Preschool and K-8 Students. There is an addendum at the end specific for Preschool (Child Care and Preschool classes).

No preschool or K-8 classes will be held on Friday, September 2. Our teachers will be attending a regional conference for training. Child Care is available from 7am to 5:30pm with advance reservations. The school office will be closed.

No preschool or K-8 classes will be held on Monday, September 5. The campus will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Child Care is not available.

We are so blessed at Trinity to have such a wonderful and supportive school family. You know that we rely on you to be our volunteer force. Trinity requires volunteer background checks and MinistrySafe online training. We strive to keep our kids safe. Thank you for your willingness to serve our kids and our school!

If you would like to volunteer, please visit the volunteer page on our website. If you have volunteered before, you can email Gwen Irby, our Volunteer Coordinator, to check your status.

Did you know we have a mobile app for your phone? Download it in Google Play or Apple App Store.

Fall Sports for Grades 5-8 start next week! Both Co-ed Soccer and Girls' Volleyball will practice Monday from 3:00-4:45p. Soccer will also practice on Friday from 2:00-3:45p. There will be a parent meeting on Thursday, August 25 at 5pm after practice in the gym. Please make sure you fill out the Athletic Packet. Your student will also need a physical to participate (forms are linked in the Athletic Packet). Questions? Email [email protected].

We are looking for a gently used refrigerator for our Kindergarten pod. Please email the school office if you have a refrigerator you would like to donate.

We are excited to offer My Hot Lunchbox as our hot lunch program! Order lunch from a wide variety of options provided by your student's favorite local restaurants. Selections change quarterly. My Hot Lunchbox will deliver lunch 2 days a week.

Wednesday: Chick-fil-A

Friday: NYPD Pizza

To begin ordering lunches, follow the instructions below to create your free account.

Just a reminder ordering cuts off at 12:00 noon the day before each lunch delivery.

If you have any questions, please contact My Hot Lunchbox at (888) 894-8295 or email: [email protected].

Please welcome Mrs. Ashton Waith as our new Office Assistant! Mrs. Lisa Stipp, the Office Manager, is handling Child Care Scheduling and Billing. Please continue to contact both of them at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Monday through Thursday: 7:30a to 3:30p

Friday: 7:30a to 2p

Trinity's Angel Tree 2022 Craft Fair is November 12. Vendors can sign up now! Reserve early for inside booths. $60.00 includes 10’x10’ booth space. Contact Sue to reserve your spot by October 10, 2022.

Substitute teacher positions are available for the 2022-2023 school year. Candidates must have a valid fingerprint clearance card, experience working with children, and preference given to those with a teaching background. The position requires frequent standing, walking, and ability to lift 20lbs. If you are interested in this flexible opportunity, please email your resume to Mrs. Astraea Rohloff.

Lead: Students will engage as responsible, innovative, and inquisitive learners who lead by example.

Inspire: Students will share their faith by reflecting God’s love through their words and actions, encouraging others to do likewise.

Serve: Students will seek opportunities to use their gifts and talents to support and assist others.

• While parents are the primary educators of children, many families look for a Christian preschool environment in which to begin their child's formal education. Keeping John 15:5 in mind; Christ is the vine and we are the branches. If we remain in Him, we will bear much fruit. Apart from Him we can do nothing. Trinity offers parents an opportunity to join in partnership in training the child according to the Lord's direction. Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6