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The Early Childhood Encourager
Northwest District LCMS - Education Services
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February 28, 2011
"May the "God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,
so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit".
Romans 15:13 NIV |
 Trinity Lutheran Preschool Rene Williams, Director
Trinity Lutheran Church
2194 SE Minter Bridge Rd
Hillsboro, OR 97123-5100
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What does it mean to grow-up? Is it the same as growing older? The term "grow up" means to behave in a mature manner. Growing older is something that comes naturally and can't be controlled. At Trinity Lutheran Preschool we provide our students with many opportunities to develop into a mature child of God. A child who is kind, caring, knows that Jesus loves them, enjoys being around their peers and interested in experiencing new things. This type of behavior doesn't occur overnight and it doesn't happen naturally. These behaviors need to be modeled and taught for a child to understand these concepts.
Trinity Lutheran Preschool opened in 2002 with 30 students, 16 four year olds and 14 three year olds. We've continued to grow over the years and today we have 84 children at our school. The three year olds meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the four year olds on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. We have both morning and afternoon classes available. In years past, we have also had a young three year old class for children who turn three between September 1st and December 31st.
A typical day at Trinity Lutheran Preschool is filled with socializing, imagination, learning and fun. The children are instructed with age appropriate activities. This allows them to explore through their senses, expressing their creativity with shaving cream, paint, blocks, dress up clothes and music. Many books are read throughout the day including stories from the Bible, which lead to other activities. For example, while teaching about Noah, the children enjoy acting like the animals and riding in the ark.
Our curriculum also teaches about God's love and that Jesus is our best friend. Many of the children enter preschool not knowing Jesus or the sacrifice he made for us. A child once told her teacher, she didn't know if she believed in Jesus. Through bible lessons and modeling the love Jesus taught us, that child now believes in Jesus and is excited to learn more about him.
Throughout the year the children participate in many special events. Some of their favorites are pet day, birthday parties and field trips. In May, we encourage the children's compassion by participating in the St. Jude's Trike-a-Thon. On this day the students bring their bikes and practice safe riding skills on a designated course while raising money for the hospital.
Trinity Lutheran Church and Preschool excels in connecting their members to the preschool families. Our prayer sponsor program offers opportunities for the members to pray for the children and their families throughout the year. Cards are shared with the children on their birthdays and special occasions too. The preschool children also share songs they have learned and a slide show with the congregation one Sunday in February. These connections help the preschool families build relationships with other Christians besides the preschool staff. Over the years many families have joined the church after their child graduated from preschool because they didn't want to end these relationships.
  
The teachers at Trinity Lutheran Preschool are planting seeds into their students' hearts that will continue to flourish for years to come. They are giving them the foundation to grow old with kind hearts and the ability to make good choices in life.
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2010-2011 Early Childhood Calendar
March 6-12, 2011 National Lutheran Schools Week
"Securing Each Child's Future - Making Disciples"
based on John 8:31b, 32.
March 12, 2011 Yakima Regional Gathering- "Leslie Kenney,
Occupational Therapist, is the presenter."
Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and Preschool
Molly Gunderson, Director
7809 Tieton Dr
Yakima, WA 98909
9:00-1:00 pm (Includes lunch)
April 16, 2011 Spokane Regional Gathering- "Dr. Sheryl Reinisch,
MAT Program Director, Professor of Education
College of Education, Concordia University-Portland, OR,
is the presenter."
Meadowlane Christian School
Carolyn Holbrook, Director/Principal
5806 S Meadowlane Rd
Spokane, WA 99224-9695
509-448-9820
9:00-1:00 pm (includes lunch)
April 29-30, 2011 Early Childhood Directors Conference
Clarion Hotel, Portland, OR
May 4, 2011 "Continuing Conversations with Angela", by conference call
4:00-5:00 p.m.
May 14, 2011 Alaska region Gathering
To listen to the "Continuing Conversations with Angela" recordings:
October 20, 2010- Recruitment-how early is too early?
Marketing Campaigns- aditorials vs. advertising blitzes
January 19, 2011- Facebook
Advertising
Open Houses
Specialized Events
Please note that our last "Conversation with Angela" will be Wednesday, May 4, 2011.
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NORTHWEST DISTRICT
EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTORS CONFERENCE 2011
Friday, April 29-Saturday, April 30th
Clarion Hotel Portland Airport
We are still working out the details for the schedule but we would like to share what we already have planned. All registration, including your hotel reservation, will be handled by the District Office. If you arrive by air take the Clarion shuttle to the hotel. No car rental will be reimbursed. We will reimburse for reasonable airfare and parking fees as well as automobile mileage limited to over 250 miles but not to exceed the lowest airfare from the nearest airport. Scholarship are available through the District Office. The rates for the conference are listed below:
$70.00 Double Occupancy (includes food/program/room).
$95.00 Single Occupancy (includes food/program/room).
$115.00 Double Occupancy- includes spouse (includes food/program/room).
$35.00 Plan to attend Friday and Saturday (includes food/program).
$25.00 Plan to attend Saturday only (includes food/program).
A direct mailing will go out when the schedule has been finalized. Please feel free to call Laurie Bredehoft at 503-288-8383 or email at: laurieb@nowlcms.org if you have any questions. |
 LCMS National Children's Ministry Conference
Sandals to Sneakers
Date: July 7-10, 2011 Location: St. John's Lutheran Church, Orange, CA Theme: "Sandals to Sneakers" based on Luke 2:52 Confirmed Keynote Presenters: Mary Manz Simon, Thursday, July 7, 3:30-5:00 (pre-conference) Tim Klinkenberg, Thursday Opening Celebration Michelle Thompson, Friday, July 8, 9:00-10:30 Todd and Kellie Stocker, Friday July 8, 3:15-4:45 For more information go to the Pacific Southwest website. |
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Contact us
Mailing Address and Phone 1700 NE Knott St. Portland, OR 97212 888-693-5267 (toll-free) 503-288-8383 (local) Northwest District Website: www.nowlcms.org Northwest District Education Services Staff: Dick Weniger Director of Education Services dickw@nowlcms.org Bob Fowls Associate Director of Education Services bobf@nowlcms.org Laurie Bredehoft Administrative Assistant laurieb@nowlcms.org Martha Weniger Children's Ministry Consultant marthaw@nowlcms.org Karen Wrye Early Childhood Consultant rkwrye@gmail.com Robin Fossum
Family Ministry
Consultant
rgfossum@hotmail.com |
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