APRIL 8, 2019
PAW PRINTS NEWSLETTER
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On Mr. Meyer's Mind
When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 1 Corinthians 13:11

I shared last week the research that the age of adulthood is now 27 years old.

Adulthood, in this research, is defined as the average age at which the frontal cortex is fully developed.

Last week, I also included the functions that the frontal cortex controls. One of these is the ability to assess risk in different situations.

In his book, “Marching Off the Map,” author Tim Elmore quotes the Pew Research Center.

“…students today put technology in the same category as air and water. In short, they believe: ‘I must have it to survive.’ The same report reveals that college students would rather give up their pinky finger than their cell phone.” This study goes on to say that teens interact mostly with romantic partners in a digital manner.

Elmore’s book goes on to say; “A recent study conducted by Common Sense Media found that 50 percent of teens believe they are addicted to their phones, and 60 percent of surveyed parents agreed.”

Our young people are now taking their phone to bed with them and even finding ways to take their phones into the shower with them.

So, in knowing the above to be true, adults need to ask: “What is the risk?”

What is the risk to our kids and to our families due to the predominance of technology?

Young people are growing up immersed in it. Those who create websites, games, social media, and other internet resources have figured out how to get us hooked. And, yes, kids are reporting frustrations that their parents seem unavailable due to time spent on screens.

Have a conversation in your home about how much is too much.

Set rules that all must follow, regarding the amount of time interacting with screens. Before you put a screen (phone tablet etc.) into the hands of your child, stop and consider the risk.

Have your rules and expectations set before you put it in their hands. 

Young people are not able to see how the extended use and even addiction can have harmful effects now and in the future.
Dance Marathon a success
On March 29, Trinity’s Student Council hosted a dance marathon in conjunction with St. Ambrose University students.

The event was a huge success and raised $1,800 for the Stead Children’s Hospital in Iowa City!

Many thanks to Mr. Paulsen and the Student Council for all the work put into this event!

Thanks also to all who attended and financially supported this project. Our combined efforts will be a blessing to many!
Did we reach our Plant Sale goal?
The deadline has passed for Trinity's Plant Sale fundraiser.

Now, we wait - as Plant Sale orders are added up - to see if we have met our goal of $70,000. Hopefully, a final tally will be shared this week.

Just a reminder that the Plant Sale Pick-up Days will be at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport on May 2-4.

Be on the lookout for a Plant Sale Pick-up volunteer form. We will need as many people as we can to help during these days.
Lenten Dinner in the lunchroom this week
Trinity will be having its midweek Lenten worship services on Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m.

This week, Trinity's Elders will be serving Pork loin and fried vegetables in the school lunchroom.

Funds from the dinner will go toward the Parish Scholarship Fund.
Trinity Spring Book Fair
Trinity's Spring Book Fair will be April 9-12 in the Fellowship Hall. The Book Fair will be open on:

Tuesday, April 9: 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 10: 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 11: 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, April 12: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Playground work day
On Saturday, April 13 at 8 a.m., Trinity will be having a Playground Work Day.

Tiling and mulch work will be done to help with water run-off.

All those that are interested should meet on the playground around 8 a.m. on April 13.

If you have a wheelbarrow or rakes, please feel free to bring them
Items of importance
SPECIAL PERSONS DAY: Trinity will be hosting its Special Persons Day on Friday (April 12). The preschool-kindergarten Special Persons Day will begin at 9 a.m. with chapel in the church and will conclude at 10:30 a.m. For first-eighth grade, Special Persons Day will begin at 1 p.m., with chapel in the church and will end at 2:30 p.m. Special Persons can meet students in the entrance of the church and sit with them during the chapel service.

BOX TOPS: If you're collecting Box Tops for Trinity, check our link by clicking here to find out how to claim bonus box tops!   

CHAPEL OFFERINGS: This month's chapel offerings will be going toward the Gracie Comfort Dog Ministry.

SUMMER PROGRAM SIGN-UP: Registration for Trinity's Summer Shining Stars program is now open. If you would like to sign up your child(ren), you can click here .

FINANCIAL AID:  If you are planning to apply for financial aid for the 2019-20 school year, there are forms in the rack across from the school office. Completed forms need to be turned in to the school office by noon on April 18.

MOVIE NIGHT RESCHEDULING: Trinity's Friday Night at the Movies schedule has changed. The movie Peter Rabbit now will be shown on April 26, while the troll movie now will be shown on May 10.

TRINITY NIGHT AT ALTITUDE: Join all your Trinity friends at Altitude Trampoline Park on Monday, April 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cost is $8.95/person (socks are included). If you haven't been to Altitude, please fill out the safety waiver before attending the event by going to altitudedavenport.com . The event is being sponsored by Trinity's PTL.

HEARING SCREENINGS:  Hearing Screenings will be on Tuesday, April 9 for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 5th grades. Any students who have not attended a school within the boundaries of the Davenport school district in the past will also be screened. If you do not want your child to be screened, please notify the school office--563-322-5224. 
Coming up
APRIL 18: Maundy Thursday services at 12:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

APRIL 19: Good Friday services at 12:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

APRIL 20: Easter Vigil service at 5 p.m.

APRIL 21: Easter Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

For a complete listing of happening at Trinity, you can click here
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MEMORY PACKET: Check out this year's memory packet for all grades by clicking here
Join us in worship
SERVICE TIMES: Trinity's weekend worship services are at 5 p.m. on Saturday and at
8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday.

SUNDAY SCHOOL, ADULT BIBLE STUDIES: Sunday School and Adult Bible studies begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 10:30 a.m.
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