We’ve all seen some amazing acts of love and kindness from teachers lately– both at Trinity, and across Virginia. Parades, Zoom parties, and virtual music class are just a few of the novelties that come to mind. It turns out that these gestures have a much bigger impact for good than just making a child’s day, though. Let’s face it– we are four months into the most bizarre, terrifying, and
This is the time of year when schools across the country usually start their “home stretch”. The weather warms up. Recess gets a little more joyful. And the oldest students start to look out the window a little more often, daydreaming of what comes next. Trinity’s eighth grade class has had a lot to process in the past few years, and this year’s ending is not what they thought
The following is an excerpt from a letter sent to parents by an elementary school principal. Although its author cannot be verified, this message has been shared thousands of times in the past few days. We at Trinity Lutheran School feel that this message of hope and encouragement is an important one for all of us. This is my advice for those who have been thrust into schooling your kids
As the coronavirus pandemic has shuttered schools across the country, teachers have transformed their plans in every way in order to provide continuous learning for their students. Trinity’s preschool team has responded to this change with communication, ideas and resources for parents. Although this message is written for parents of youngsters, its message is relevant for parents of all ages… Dear Parents, We are working hard from home to
Trinity teachers are engaging in online instruction now through March 27 in response to the coronavirus health crisis. This is a whole new world for some of our faculty, while for others (mostly upper school teachers) digital tools have been part of the curriculum for some time already. So, how did we get here? As usual with Trinity, our community of support is strong and constant. Immediately upon receiving news
By Lynne Fritzinger For me, Trinity has always been a place where children are inspired to learn and thrive as individuals; it is a place filled with young people who care about each other and who work together to make the world a better place. Trinity has proven its worth and weathered the test of time. It has flourished because of its recognition of the needs of the world
I was at Trinity Lutheran School from 1975 to 2000. I began as a classroom teacher and completed my tenure as Head of School. Trinity is memorable for me not because it is a beautiful structure, but for the people who chose to worship and work there each day. I have no connection with the very early years of the school, but I do know that many members of
By Mary Langhill A few years ago when our daughter was entering 4th grade, we decided we wanted her to go to a Christian school. We did some research, took some tours, and even had her take advantage of shadow programs. During this process, a Trinity family talked to us about their daughter’s school experiences and showed us pictures of her recent trip to England– yes, England. And
Every kid loves a good birthday celebration, and at Trinity Lutheran School, special care is given to recognize students on their birthdays. One tradition is student recognition at weekly chapel service, ending with a schoolwide serenade of “Happy Birthday”. Another, though, is a bit less conventional. The Birthday Books program at Trinity is a small but tangible reminder to students that we are all capable of making a positive impact
When I was asked last year to chaperone a group of Trinity students to England this summer, I was thrilled and excited. I couldn’t wait to watch them to explore the country in which I spent my high school years. I knew that this trip would change them, by changing their perspective on the world and their place in it, but I could never have imagined the ways in
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