Parent Connection
Trinity Lutheran School creates connections not just in the classroom, but with families as well. Parent Connection is a place to find everything you need to know about what's going on at Trinity, how to get involved and what you need to help your child thrive in the classroom and out.
If you want to learn more about Trinity or apply for admission, please see our Admissions page for information and to schedule a tour.
Trinity News
Trinity Tweet
This parent newsletter is sent out each Monday to all current families with information from the school as well as the church and Early Childhood Center announcements.
Lunch Menu
Trinity students choose the entrée, a hot dog, or a cheese omelet which is accompanied by the veggie, fruit, and milk. Lunch costs $3.80. If you have any questions, contact the school office.
What's for LunchTo update your FACTS account, pay incidentals or view your child's grades and attendance, visit RenWeb. If you need assistance with RenWeb, contact the school office at 586-468-8511.
Forms and Information
PARENT PARTICIPATION FORM
If you intend to drive on any school field trips or volunteer in the classroom, you must complete the following information form and submit it to the school office.
Health Forms
Health appraisal forms are needed for new students and must be dated after April 15, 2024. Students in grades 4-8 who hope to participate in Athletics, must also have a sports physical, dated after April 15, 2024, on file before they can attend any practices.
Supplies and Book Store
Trinity supply lists are updated each summer. The items are subject to change. Most of the items can be purchased at the School Bookstore.
Bookstore Order Form
LUNCH INFORMATION
If you feel your family qualified for the free and reduced-price lunch program, please complete the forms below. This information is critical in determining the amount of money that our school receives from a variety of State and Federal supplemental programs like Title I A, At-risk (31a), Title II A, E-Rate, etc. All information on the application submitted is confidential. Without your assistance in completing and returning the attached application, our school cannot maximize the use of available State and Federal funds. If we can be of any further assistance, please contact Cornel Steenkamp at or 586-468-8511, ext 129.
CIVIL RIGHTS Complaint PROCEDURE
REQUEST FOR SPECIAL DIETary needs
LOCAL WELLNESS POLICY - Triennial Assessment Summary
Local Wellness Policy Assessment Tool
SAFETY DRILLS
Safety drill information is available for up to three years.
School handbook
The school handbook is updated regularly. The handbook is an outline of policies and guidelines used to govern the ministry of the school. I hope the contents of the handbook will help you understand more about the school and its general operation.
Notice Of Nondiscriminatory Policy As To Students
Trinity Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Athletics
General Information
Students in Grades 5-8 are eligible to pay to participate in athletics. Our teams include cross-country (co-ed, grades 4-8), soccer (co-ed, grades 5-8), volleyball (girls, grades 5-8), basketball (girls, grades 5-8; boys, grades 5-8), track (co-ed, grades 5-8).
- Athletic Schedule -Subject to change
- Health Appraisal Form - Must be dated after April 15 of the current year
- Athletic Handbook- Updated for the 2023-24 seasons
Connect with Trinity
School Staff
Mark Brown
Principal/Seventh Grade
Cornel Steenkamp
School Office Manager
Rachel Nyboer
School Secretary
Jill Kopper
Eighth Grade
Claire Maser
Seventh Grade
Stephanie Bante
Sixth Grade, Music - Kindergarten through 4th grade
Cheryl Chuhran
Fifth Grade
Grace Adams
Fourth Grade
Catha Huff
Third Grade
Jamie McMahon
Second Grade
Emilie Bender
First Grade
Andrea Gastmeier
Kindergarten
Karen Moore
Computers and Upper Grade Art
Michelle Laskowski
Lower Grade Art
Elizabeth Davis
Music, 5th through 8th Grade
Brian Pollatz
Band
Louisa Ross
LSEM - Resources Room
Classroom Facebook GROUPS
Each class at Trinity has a Facebook Group. These are private groups, only available to parents of students in that grade. This allows us to easily pass along information that pertains to your student's grade, share pictures that we take around the school and help acclimate new parents to Trinity and others in the same classroom. The class Facebook Groups are listed below. Please request to join the Groups of your child's class. Also, invite other classmate's parents to the group.
Social Media
We'd love to connect with you online. Follow us at our social media channels below.
Morning Announcements
We broadcast our morning announcements live every weekday morning at 8 a.m.
