SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
GRANDPARENTS DAY
Each year, Trinity Oaks Christian Academy sets aside a special day to honor our grandparents and celebrate their wonderful influence on our children’s lives. It’s a day filled with music, testimonies, pictures, and class visits. Thank you grandparents (and surrogates) for making such an imprint on our students’ hearts – we look forward to honoring you all year!
High school students
HO
Jr. high students enjoying free time
ME
CH CH
Zealous to do Good
the OAK LEAF
Fall 2016
Equipping future generations with wisdom, knowledge and c h a r a c t e r t o i m p a c t t h e i r w o r l d f o r C h r i s t w i t h s e r v a n t s ’ h e a r t s.
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy 233 Trinity Oaks Way, Cary, IL 60013
UR
James Koy on high ropes
Celebrating 25 Years
A Quarterly Publication of Trinity Oaks Christian Academy
SCHOOL
847-462-5971 | www.trinity-oaks.org
Find us on Facebook
Junior high and high school students started off the new school year with a retreat in Lake Geneva at the beautiful Covenant Harbor Retreat Center. This time away allows our students to build close relationships with one another through team building exercises, worship time around the campfire, and lots of fun activities. It’s a great way to start off the year!
Our Mission: A Community of Believers The mission of Trinity Oaks Christian Academy is to partner with the Christian home and church in the training of children, maximizing their potential to lead Christian lives according to biblical standards. Teachers enjoying the time away!
See You at the Pole “Now, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.” (2 Chronicles 6:40) On September 28th, junior high & high school students offered up prayers for our school, friends, community, and government. Thank you TOCA students!
Board of Trustees Tim Barak Scott Cufr, Board President Brian Dorn Nate Freeman Shelly McCarthy Ben Klimek
Tim Fraser Curt Brookens Dorothy Murdock Bill Walkiewicz Paul Wrobbel, Head of School
CHRISTIAN HEROES Shades of Autumn Fun Our much anticipated annual Stades Farm Outing was once again a success! The afternoon began with corn mazes, games, train rides, and bounce houses, followed by the glow of the bonfire as it ushered us in to sip cider and eat donuts. It just doesn’t get much better!
What a wonderful opportunity to honor those heroes of the faith who came before us and sacrificed everything for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Great job 4th graders presenting an amazing living wax museum of Christian heroes! 5th graders win a pumpkin after completing the corn maze!
Logan & River take a train ride!
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.” Titus 2:11-14 – 2016/2017 Year Verse
Fall/Winter Calendar November 23-25 Thanksgiving Recess December 8 Christmas Concert Grades 3-5 December 16 Christmas Gift Chapel December 19-January 2 Christmas Break
LEADING THE WAY NEWS FROM IN & AROUND OUR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
HONORABLE MENTION
HONORABLE MENTION
Training Up Future Generations TRAINING UP THE FUTURE GENERATIONS
“Zealous to do Good” is our theme for the 2016/17 school year. This theme comes from our year verse Titus 2:11-14. A zealous person is one who is eagerly devoted to a person or thing, literally one who boils over with passion. We have this consuming passion to honor God because of God’s grace, His unmerited favor, and His glorious work of redemption. We are first ransomed by His work, and then purified to be His own, and then we are zealous to do good. This is our desire for each and every student at Trinity Oaks that they would come to know Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord and then zealously live out their lives to bring Him glory. I ask that you join me in praying this for our students.
The Power of the Rising Generation On October 22, 2016, families, friends and alumni gathered for the annual Trinity Oaks Fall Banquet. It was a wonderful evening of food & fellowship, followed by the testimony of TOCA parent, Juliette Crawford and the presentation of the Gail Frank Distinguished Service Award. Our time together closed with an inspirational message from our special guest, Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries.
We are thrilled that 11 new families and 25 new students have committed themselves to our mission of partnering with the home in the training of children to lead Christian lives. Thank you for your part in helping us train up the next generation to be fully committed to Christ and His Kingdom.
Todd Mugler, former Board of Trustee Chair, with Pam Curtis, Heather (Curtis) Modica, & Brandon Curtis, after a presentation of the Gail Frank Distinguished Service Award in honor of Dave Curtis’ long and sacrificial commitment to the Trinity Oaks Community.
Dr. Paul Wrobbel Head of School
Carrie Raeside Director of Admissions Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 16:9 Fun Fact: I come from a family of 8 siblings!
Ioana Cornea Language Arts Favorite Bible Verse: Phillipians 2:13 Fun Fact: Youngest of 9 and speaks Romanian fluently!
Brent Thorwall HS Physics Favorite Bible Verse: Job 26:7-14 Fun Fact: I love to read. To me it is “mind candy”.
BACK TO SCHOOL
Pam Curtis 3rd-8th grade Music Favorite Bible Verse: Galations 2:20 Fun Fact: Ran a 10K and received 1st place for my age group.
It’s such a joy to experience all of the laughter, love, and smiles on the first day back!
Dr. Wrobbel and Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries
Current Generation of TOCA and Board member Ben & Colleen Klimek
Jennifer Szlembarski Music PS-2nd Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 28:7 Fun Fact: Loves to go on dates with hubby to the movies!
Heather Shreve Pre-Kindergarten Aid Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 4:1&2 Fun Fact: Loves coffee and conversation with a good friend
Joslin Curtis Kindergarten Favorite Bible Verse: Colossians 3:12 Fun Fact: Had a Disney themed wedding!
Christina Opie Jr. High Science Favorite Bible Verse: The book of 1 John Fun Fact: Moved from California in August!
Linda Marsh Resource/Learning Specialist Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 12:1&2 Fun Fact: Dean of TOCA in the past!
TOCA Teachers Afton Olson, Joslin Curtis, Katlin Pollina & Kira Boerman
Current Generation of TOCA Joy Conti, Juliette & Scott Crawford
Adam Corra PK/K & Jr. High Physical Ed. Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 16:5 Fun Fact: Trainer/Coach for Crossfit Fitness.
Terri Craig Lunchroom Supervisor Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16 Fun Fact: I love everything purple!
TOCA
Diane Tollberg High School Biology Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31 Fun Fact: My wedding was on a Thursday night so my attendants could go to Trinity International’s homecoming!
LEADING THE WAY NEWS FROM IN & AROUND OUR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
HONORABLE MENTION
HONORABLE MENTION
Training Up Future Generations TRAINING UP THE FUTURE GENERATIONS
“Zealous to do Good” is our theme for the 2016/17 school year. This theme comes from our year verse Titus 2:11-14. A zealous person is one who is eagerly devoted to a person or thing, literally one who boils over with passion. We have this consuming passion to honor God because of God’s grace, His unmerited favor, and His glorious work of redemption. We are first ransomed by His work, and then purified to be His own, and then we are zealous to do good. This is our desire for each and every student at Trinity Oaks that they would come to know Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord and then zealously live out their lives to bring Him glory. I ask that you join me in praying this for our students.
The Power of the Rising Generation On October 22, 2016, families, friends and alumni gathered for the annual Trinity Oaks Fall Banquet. It was a wonderful evening of food & fellowship, followed by the testimony of TOCA parent, Juliette Crawford and the presentation of the Gail Frank Distinguished Service Award. Our time together closed with an inspirational message from our special guest, Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries.
We are thrilled that 11 new families and 25 new students have committed themselves to our mission of partnering with the home in the training of children to lead Christian lives. Thank you for your part in helping us train up the next generation to be fully committed to Christ and His Kingdom.
Todd Mugler, former Board of Trustee Chair, with Pam Curtis, Heather (Curtis) Modica, & Brandon Curtis, after a presentation of the Gail Frank Distinguished Service Award in honor of Dave Curtis’ long and sacrificial commitment to the Trinity Oaks Community.
Dr. Paul Wrobbel Head of School
Carrie Raeside Director of Admissions Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 16:9 Fun Fact: I come from a family of 8 siblings!
Ioana Cornea Language Arts Favorite Bible Verse: Phillipians 2:13 Fun Fact: Youngest of 9 and speaks Romanian fluently!
Brent Thorwall HS Physics Favorite Bible Verse: Job 26:7-14 Fun Fact: I love to read. To me it is “mind candy”.
BACK TO SCHOOL
Pam Curtis 3rd-8th grade Music Favorite Bible Verse: Galations 2:20 Fun Fact: Ran a 10K and received 1st place for my age group.
It’s such a joy to experience all of the laughter, love, and smiles on the first day back!
Dr. Wrobbel and Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries
Current Generation of TOCA and Board member Ben & Colleen Klimek
Jennifer Szlembarski Music PS-2nd Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 28:7 Fun Fact: Loves to go on dates with hubby to the movies!
Heather Shreve Pre-Kindergarten Aid Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 4:1&2 Fun Fact: Loves coffee and conversation with a good friend
Joslin Curtis Kindergarten Favorite Bible Verse: Colossians 3:12 Fun Fact: Had a Disney themed wedding!
Christina Opie Jr. High Science Favorite Bible Verse: The book of 1 John Fun Fact: Moved from California in August!
Linda Marsh Resource/Learning Specialist Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 12:1&2 Fun Fact: Dean of TOCA in the past!
TOCA Teachers Afton Olson, Joslin Curtis, Katlin Pollina & Kira Boerman
Current Generation of TOCA Joy Conti, Juliette & Scott Crawford
Adam Corra PK/K & Jr. High Physical Ed. Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 16:5 Fun Fact: Trainer/Coach for Crossfit Fitness.
Terri Craig Lunchroom Supervisor Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16 Fun Fact: I love everything purple!
TOCA
Diane Tollberg High School Biology Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31 Fun Fact: My wedding was on a Thursday night so my attendants could go to Trinity International’s homecoming!
LEADING THE WAY NEWS FROM IN & AROUND OUR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
HONORABLE MENTION
HONORABLE MENTION
Training Up Future Generations TRAINING UP THE FUTURE GENERATIONS
“Zealous to do Good” is our theme for the 2016/17 school year. This theme comes from our year verse Titus 2:11-14. A zealous person is one who is eagerly devoted to a person or thing, literally one who boils over with passion. We have this consuming passion to honor God because of God’s grace, His unmerited favor, and His glorious work of redemption. We are first ransomed by His work, and then purified to be His own, and then we are zealous to do good. This is our desire for each and every student at Trinity Oaks that they would come to know Jesus as their personal Savior and Lord and then zealously live out their lives to bring Him glory. I ask that you join me in praying this for our students.
The Power of the Rising Generation On October 22, 2016, families, friends and alumni gathered for the annual Trinity Oaks Fall Banquet. It was a wonderful evening of food & fellowship, followed by the testimony of TOCA parent, Juliette Crawford and the presentation of the Gail Frank Distinguished Service Award. Our time together closed with an inspirational message from our special guest, Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries.
We are thrilled that 11 new families and 25 new students have committed themselves to our mission of partnering with the home in the training of children to lead Christian lives. Thank you for your part in helping us train up the next generation to be fully committed to Christ and His Kingdom.
Todd Mugler, former Board of Trustee Chair, with Pam Curtis, Heather (Curtis) Modica, & Brandon Curtis, after a presentation of the Gail Frank Distinguished Service Award in honor of Dave Curtis’ long and sacrificial commitment to the Trinity Oaks Community.
Dr. Paul Wrobbel Head of School
Carrie Raeside Director of Admissions Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 16:9 Fun Fact: I come from a family of 8 siblings!
Ioana Cornea Language Arts Favorite Bible Verse: Phillipians 2:13 Fun Fact: Youngest of 9 and speaks Romanian fluently!
Brent Thorwall HS Physics Favorite Bible Verse: Job 26:7-14 Fun Fact: I love to read. To me it is “mind candy”.
BACK TO SCHOOL
Pam Curtis 3rd-8th grade Music Favorite Bible Verse: Galations 2:20 Fun Fact: Ran a 10K and received 1st place for my age group.
It’s such a joy to experience all of the laughter, love, and smiles on the first day back!
Dr. Wrobbel and Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries
Current Generation of TOCA and Board member Ben & Colleen Klimek
Jennifer Szlembarski Music PS-2nd Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 28:7 Fun Fact: Loves to go on dates with hubby to the movies!
Heather Shreve Pre-Kindergarten Aid Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 4:1&2 Fun Fact: Loves coffee and conversation with a good friend
Joslin Curtis Kindergarten Favorite Bible Verse: Colossians 3:12 Fun Fact: Had a Disney themed wedding!
Christina Opie Jr. High Science Favorite Bible Verse: The book of 1 John Fun Fact: Moved from California in August!
Linda Marsh Resource/Learning Specialist Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 12:1&2 Fun Fact: Dean of TOCA in the past!
TOCA Teachers Afton Olson, Joslin Curtis, Katlin Pollina & Kira Boerman
Current Generation of TOCA Joy Conti, Juliette & Scott Crawford
Adam Corra PK/K & Jr. High Physical Ed. Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 16:5 Fun Fact: Trainer/Coach for Crossfit Fitness.
Terri Craig Lunchroom Supervisor Favorite Bible Verse: John 3:16 Fun Fact: I love everything purple!
TOCA
Diane Tollberg High School Biology Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31 Fun Fact: My wedding was on a Thursday night so my attendants could go to Trinity International’s homecoming!
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
GRANDPARENTS DAY
Each year, Trinity Oaks Christian Academy sets aside a special day to honor our grandparents and celebrate their wonderful influence on our children’s lives. It’s a day filled with music, testimonies, pictures, and class visits. Thank you grandparents (and surrogates) for making such an imprint on our students’ hearts – we look forward to honoring you all year!
High school students
HO
Jr. high students enjoying free time
ME
CH CH
Zealous to do Good
the OAK LEAF
Fall 2016
Equipping future generations with wisdom, knowledge and c h a r a c t e r t o i m p a c t t h e i r w o r l d f o r C h r i s t w i t h s e r v a n t s ’ h e a r t s.
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy 233 Trinity Oaks Way, Cary, IL 60013
UR
James Koy on high ropes
Celebrating 25 Years
A Quarterly Publication of Trinity Oaks Christian Academy
SCHOOL
847-462-5971 | www.trinity-oaks.org
Find us on Facebook
Junior high and high school students started off the new school year with a retreat in Lake Geneva at the beautiful Covenant Harbor Retreat Center. This time away allows our students to build close relationships with one another through team building exercises, worship time around the campfire, and lots of fun activities. It’s a great way to start off the year!
Our Mission: A Community of Believers The mission of Trinity Oaks Christian Academy is to partner with the Christian home and church in the training of children, maximizing their potential to lead Christian lives according to biblical standards. Teachers enjoying the time away!
See You at the Pole “Now, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.” (2 Chronicles 6:40) On September 28th, junior high & high school students offered up prayers for our school, friends, community, and government. Thank you TOCA students!
Board of Trustees Tim Barak Scott Cufr, Board President Brian Dorn Nate Freeman Shelly McCarthy Ben Klimek
Tim Fraser Curt Brookens Dorothy Murdock Bill Walkiewicz Paul Wrobbel, Head of School
CHRISTIAN HEROES Shades of Autumn Fun Our much anticipated annual Stades Farm Outing was once again a success! The afternoon began with corn mazes, games, train rides, and bounce houses, followed by the glow of the bonfire as it ushered us in to sip cider and eat donuts. It just doesn’t get much better!
What a wonderful opportunity to honor those heroes of the faith who came before us and sacrificed everything for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Great job 4th graders presenting an amazing living wax museum of Christian heroes! 5th graders win a pumpkin after completing the corn maze!
Logan & River take a train ride!
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.” Titus 2:11-14 – 2016/2017 Year Verse
Fall/Winter Calendar November 23-25 Thanksgiving Recess December 8 Christmas Concert Grades 3-5 December 16 Christmas Gift Chapel December 19-January 2 Christmas Break
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
GRANDPARENTS DAY
Each year, Trinity Oaks Christian Academy sets aside a special day to honor our grandparents and celebrate their wonderful influence on our children’s lives. It’s a day filled with music, testimonies, pictures, and class visits. Thank you grandparents (and surrogates) for making such an imprint on our students’ hearts – we look forward to honoring you all year!
High school students
HO
Jr. high students enjoying free time
ME
CH CH
Zealous to do Good
the OAK LEAF
Fall 2016
Equipping future generations with wisdom, knowledge and c h a r a c t e r t o i m p a c t t h e i r w o r l d f o r C h r i s t w i t h s e r v a n t s ’ h e a r t s.
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy 233 Trinity Oaks Way, Cary, IL 60013
UR
James Koy on high ropes
Celebrating 25 Years
A Quarterly Publication of Trinity Oaks Christian Academy
SCHOOL
847-462-5971 | www.trinity-oaks.org
Find us on Facebook
Junior high and high school students started off the new school year with a retreat in Lake Geneva at the beautiful Covenant Harbor Retreat Center. This time away allows our students to build close relationships with one another through team building exercises, worship time around the campfire, and lots of fun activities. It’s a great way to start off the year!
Our Mission: A Community of Believers The mission of Trinity Oaks Christian Academy is to partner with the Christian home and church in the training of children, maximizing their potential to lead Christian lives according to biblical standards. Teachers enjoying the time away!
See You at the Pole “Now, my God, may your eyes be open and your ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.” (2 Chronicles 6:40) On September 28th, junior high & high school students offered up prayers for our school, friends, community, and government. Thank you TOCA students!
Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Bill Walkiewicz, Board President Tim Barak Nate Freeman Shelly McCarthy Dorothy Murdock
Prudence Rowe Ben Klimek Tim Fraser Curt Brookens Paul Wrobbel, Head of School
CHRISTIAN HEROES Shades of Autumn Fun Our much anticipated annual Stades Farm Outing was once again a success! The afternoon began with corn mazes, games, train rides, and bounce houses, followed by the glow of the bonfire as it ushered us in to sip cider and eat donuts. It just doesn’t get much better!
What a wonderful opportunity to honor those heroes of the faith who came before us and sacrificed everything for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Great job 4th graders presenting an amazing living wax museum of Christian heroes! 5th graders win a pumpkin after completing the corn maze!
Logan & River take a train ride!
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.” Titus 2:11-14 – 2016/2017 Year Verse
Fall/Winter Calendar November 23-25 Thanksgiving Recess December 8 Christmas Concert Grades 3-5 December 16 Christmas Gift Chapel December 19-January 2 Christmas Break