Partners in Parenting

Partners in Parenting works to connect parents with the school through fellowship events, parent education seminars, teacher/staff appreciation efforts, and parent volunteer roles. PIP also coordinates support for Trinity families and alumni during times of illness or special needs.

• Dillons Dollars
• Parent Education
• Family Care
• Fellowship Evenings
• Moms in Touch
• Staff Appreciation
• Parent Volunteers
• Communications Committee
• Alumni Committee
• Participation
• Annual Chili Supper

Dillons Dollars

Dillons vouchers are an easy way to support Trinity’s Partners in Parenting Organization. Simply purchase your vouchers from Trinity, and use them just like cash when you shop at Dillons. For every voucher sold, Dillons makes a 4% donation to Trinity. There’s no extra cost to you!

• Spend like cash at any Dillons store or Dillons Fuel Center.


• If you purchase a $25 voucher, but only spend $10 on groceries, for example, Dillons will give you $15 cash in change.


• Vouchers are mailed directly to your home on the 1st of the month. You pay for your vouchers by the 15th of the month.


• Proceeds are used for hospitality and education nights, teacher/staff appreciation, family care needs, Moms-in-Touch events, mailings, etc.

To sign up for Dillons Dollars or to make a change to your voucher amount, contact Jacque Johns at johnj@trinityacademy.org or call her at 425-5432.

Parent Education

PIP sponsors education nights on topics relevant to parenting teens. This year, the group is sponsoring the Truth Project. For more information, contact Susan Schroeder at susanschroeder@cox.net.

Family Care

Partners in Parenting coordinates support for Trinity families and alumni who are experiencing illness or other difficulty. Whether the need is meal preparation, yard work, house cleaning, or transportation, PIP is ready to serve. If you or a Trinity family you know would benefit from this ministry, please contact Tim Loftin at loftint@trinityacademy.org or 425-5417. To help with family care needs, contact Shirley Newlin at snewlndesk@sbcglobal.net.

Fellowship Evenings

Plan to enjoy a fun evening while getting to know other Trinity parents, faculty, and Board members. Details to come. Contact Anne Allen at awa51@aol.com for more information.

Moms in Touch

Come join a weekly, one-hour prayer time to bring before the Lord the needs of our students, faculty, and school. The Moms in Touch prayer group meets every Tuesday morning at 8:15 a.m. in the conference room. To get involved, contact Mary Stephens at smstephens@juno.com or Susan Domagal at sdomagal@worldimpact.org.

Staff Appreciation

PIP volunteers show appreciation to Trinity Academy staff for their commitment to Christian education. Gestures such as notes of encouragement, treats, and small supplies for the classroom are some of the ways PIP supports the staff. To get involved, contact Nancy wilson at nancywilson16@aol.com.

Parent Volunteers

PIP recruits and manages volunteers for many Trinity Academy functions. A few ways you can get involved include:

• Baking Buddies – Volunteers bake a couple of dozen cookies once or twice a year for events like the New Parent Meeting, Conferences, Open House, Teacher Appreciation, and Hoops & Hospitality Night.


• Snacks – During special times like Wild Goose Chase, Homecoming, and Finals Week, parent volunteers help out with snacks.


• Serving Food – PIP serves food at events like Wild Goose Chase, Grandparent’s Day, Homecoming, and Field Day.


• Parking Attendants/Drivers – PIP volunteers are needed to help with transportation and parking at events like Homecoming and Wild Goose Chase.


To get involved, contact Lois Pierce at pierce7@sbcglobal.net or Judy Smothermon at hayjud@cox.net

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee compiles information for the Trinity Times, and spreads the word about various school events. Members also keep a current list of parent e-mail addresses. Contact DeAnn Shimp for more information at dshimp@butlercc.edu.

Alumni Committee

The Alumni Committee coordinates social events and maintains current contact information on Trinity alumni. The committee is also involved in coordinating alumni mailings. For additional information, contact Fay Netherton at faynetherton@cox.net, Nancy Reusser at nreusser2003@yahoo.com, or Susan Billings at subillings@juno.com.

Participation

To get involved in Partners in Parenting, or for general questions, contact Patti Zielke at pzielke@sbcglobal.net.

Annual Chili Supper

PIP will host its annual Parent Education Night and Chili Supper on Monday, January 26. Special guest speaker Dr. R.C. Sproul, Jr., of The Highlands Study Center, will be on hand to speak on the topic "Simple, Separate and Deliberate." Dr. Sproul is the son of R.C. Sproul, who may be familiar to many through our Truth Project tours.