News. eagle. A Word from Mr. Rodewald. Upcoming Events. Trimont Christian Academy Monthly Newsletter February 2019

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1 eagle News Trimont Christian Academy Monthly Newsletter February 2019 A Word from Mr. Rodewald "And Jesus, when He came out, saw a great multitude and was moved with compassion for them, because they were like sheep not having a shepherd. So He began to teach them many things." Mark 6:34 Sometimes I think Christians regard nonbelievers as the enemy. Preachers will rant and rave about certain sins people are committing. But let s remember something: behind that sin is an empty, searching, lost person whom God loves. We are not called to condemn. We are called to appeal to nonbelievers with the message of the gospel. We need compassion. Jesus had it overflowing from His life. He was moved by the needs of others. When He saw Mary and Martha weeping over the death of their brother, Lazarus, He groaned in the spirit and was troubled (John 11:33). That phrase carries the idea of physical, emotional, and spiritual anguish. Jesus is the only one who can accurately say, I feel your pain. As He watched Mary and Martha weeping, His heart went out to them. He was in anguish, too. He hurt for them. He hurt with them. And He wept. That s our Savior. Upcoming Events 2.1 Open House - NC Opportunity Scholarship 2.12 PTO Meeting 2.14 VALENTINE S DAY 2.18 Presidents Day K-8 Closed Preschool OPEN 2.21 Board Meeting 2.22 Kids Heart Challenge Kick-Off 2.28 Feed the Need Family 6:30 PM in Gym Jesus knew the same crowds in Jerusalem who cried out, Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest! (Matthew 21:9) would soon shout, Crucify Him! Continued on page 3...

2 Announcements Maggie Pendergrass Mrs. Libasci (Kdg) Aspen Applewhite Lia Stanfield Axel Sutton Lisa Desautels Lily Hughes Oaklyn Henslee Zachary Zuiderveen Nikolai Wallace Taylor Padgett (Staff) Brantley Monteith Rufo Hildago Lyla Talley Jordan Westerman Aubree Harden Leonardo Nunez Nyla Rivera

3 FEB 2019 Overview A Word From Mr. Rodewald Continued Yet He felt compassion, saying, O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! (Matthew 23: 37). Paul wrote to the Philippians, Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus (2:5). We should seek to imitate the Lord and have compassion. If we want to be used by God in any capacity, this must be foremost in our minds and hearts - not obligation, not mere duty, not guilt, but a God-given burden for people. (From Greg Laurie s Motivated By Compassion ) During Chapel this month, we ll look at four stories that demonstrate compassion. Teachers and staff will be on the lookout for students showing compassion and making a difference in their classroom, at home, or in the community. At the end of the month, staff will nominate students they feel have demonstrated the trait of compassion. Those students will receive the Eagle Character Award, celebrate with ice cream and have their picture in the March Newsletter. Classes may have one nominee, multiple nominees, or may not have a nominee. We are looking for students to really listen to God s Word and put it into action. Character Trait Compassion - Caring enough to do something about someone else s needs. Chapel Stories 5th - Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet 2th - Meet People s Needs 19th - Feeding 5,000 26th - Give in Secret Weekly Memory Verses Feb. 4th-8th Memory Verse If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn t do it, it is sin for them. James 4:17 Feb. 11th-15th Memory Verse Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the Lord comforts his people, and will have compassion on his afflicted ones. Isaiah 49:13 Feb. 18th-22nd Memory Verse Therefore, as God s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 Feb. 25th - March 1st Memory Verse Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! Isaiah 30:18 January Self-Control Eagle Character Award Students: Alex Arriaga (4), Addie Breedlove (K), Mya Burnett (4), Sophie Burnett (1), Natalia Diaz (4), Zavion Ensley (5), Johnny Festa (5), Jacey Fleszar (1), Emma Heston (8), Annie Justus (4), Paris Mayol (4), Callie Parker (4), Ava Wilmot (K), Mallory Wilson (6), and Anika Zuiderveen (8).

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5 Do As I Say, Not As I Do By Doug Fields Have the words Because I said so ever come out of your mouth? This quick fix answer we sometimes give our kids when they ask Why? can ultimately undermine our authority as parents. Because I said so was never a satisfying answer when you were a kid; it s no different now that you re the parent. When it comes to guiding and teaching our kids, do as I do is far more effective than do as I say. Whether we admit it or not, our lives are on display 24/ 7. Our children are always watching and learning from us, from both our positive and negative characteristics and behaviors. Intentional parents understand this reality and think about the messages their actions are sending. Actions always speak louder than words. This isn t to say that intentional parents don t mess up. Even intentional parents are imperfect, and our actions sometimes reflect that reality. But those imperfections speak volumes, too. Because your kids don t need you to be a perfect parent or spiritual giant. The perception that we need to be perfect or overly spiritual as parents is intimidating and can create insecurity. The fact is, kids most need to see their parents genuinely trying to follow the person and teachings of Jesus. Faith conversations (the What I say stuff) must be validated by our lifestyle (the what I do reality). We can tell them all day long that Jesus makes a difference in our lives but as they grow, our kids need to actually see that belief lived out in our lives. And the really good news? Your kids are picking up some great qualities from you. It s easy to focus on our negative characteristics and forget about the positive things we re passing on. Let s be honest: we re all a bundle of strengths and weaknesses, and our children see both. It can only help your parenting to take some time to reflect on the messages that are being communicated by your life to ensure that the positives create more vivid pictures for your kids than the negative. The reality that your kids are watching isn t meant to scare you or make you feel defeated. Instead, it is a reminder that sometimes what we re saying and what we re doing don t actually line up. When you think about the most important things you want to pass on to your kids, start now to consider whether your actions in those areas of your own life are the ones you want on display. Your kids know you re not perfect. But what they may not know is what they re supposed to do when they mess up. They need you to model it.

6 The Preschool Press The month of February is a time to celebrate love. In just a couple of weeks, Valentine s Day will be here. There are so many powerful stories of love in the Bible, from Adam and Eve to Abraham and Sarah or Mary and Joseph. The most important love story from the Bible will always be the love Jesus has for us. Join us this month as we try to redirect the cultural obsession with romance back to the love that should characterize the Christian life. Mandyann & Ana February Focus Themes: Love One Another, Valentine s Day, Ground Hog Day, President s Day *Chapel Focus: Love Bug Knowing Jesus loves us and wants to be our friend forever changes everything. God gave us a forever friend that wants to spend time with us and help us. Jesus loves us no matter what. Scripture Focus: Ephesians 3:18 How wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. Feb. 5 - Jesus & the Children Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." ~ 1 John 4:7-8 February Preschool Memory Verses Trust in the Lord with all your heart Proverbs 3:5 Feb Mary & Martha Feb The Centurion Feb The Thankful Woman *3s-PreK participate in weekly chapel services, every Tuesday from 9:00-9:20 in the K-8 Chapel. We sing 3 worship songs with hand motions and watch a Bible Story video based on that month s theme. Love one another. 1 John 3:23 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1

7 The Preschool Press continued. Mark Your Calendars: Feb. 1 - TCA Open House/NC Opportunity Scholarship Opens Feb PTO Meeting Feb Valentine s Day Parties; PJ and Teddy Bear Day Feb Presidents Day (Preschool Open) Feb Feed the Need Family Night Upcoming Events/Dates: Mar PTO Meeting Mar Feed the Need Packing Party Coat/Jacket & Extra Clothes: With the weather being cooler, children must have a jacket daily. Please put your child s name in his/her jacket. Please make sure your child has a change of clothes, including socks and shoes, each day. NC Opportunity Scholarship School Year ATTENTION PRE-K FAMILIES, If your student will be entering Kindergarten in the Fall, NC offers a scholarship that will pay up to $4,200 of the $4, 900 K-8 tuition. The application timeline is open February 1st through March 1st. TCA is proud to offer class sizes of 1 to 12 compared to the 1 to ratio that is currently experienced in the public schools. Please contact Mr. Rodewald for more information. JOIN US FEB. 1ST FOR AN OPEN HOUSE UPSTAIRS! TCA Clothing Policy Change: Due to TCA clothing items not being returned after use, we have had to make a policy change that we need to make you aware of. This pertains to the use of TCA clothing when your child has had an accident and he/she either does not have their extra clothes or have already changed and have now soiled their extra set of clothes. When deemed necessary, TCA will provide your child with an extra top or bottom. These items must be washed and returned to TCA the next morning. Any clothes not returned within a month, a fee, equivalent to the cost of purchasing said replacements, will be assessed to the Family Account. Mr. Rodewald Reminders for the Preschool Office: Our school doors open at 7:30AM and close at 5:30PM each day that we are in session. Children must be in their classrooms no later than 9:00AM on their scheduled days of attendance, unless they have a doctor s note, in which case they must be here no later than 10AM. Please call the preschool office at anytime there are changes to your child s drop off and/or pick up time. If someone other than the people already on the pick up list is picking up your child, it must be in writing prior to us releasing a child to them. Forms are located in the preschool office. DELAY DAYS - When TCA Calls for a 2-hour delay or a 3-hour delay, preschool will open as follows: 2- hour Delay - 9:30 AM; 3-hour Delay - 10:30 AM. On delay days, children are to be in their assigned classroom no later than one hour after opening: 10:30 for a 2-hour delay and 11:30 for a 3-hour delay.

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