Back-to-School

Ready, Set, Won by One!

Everything you need for a strong start is right here! From school supply lists and important forms to helpful links and key dates, this Back to School page is your one-stop hub for a smooth and successful start to the year. We’re here to support you every step of the way — because when we prepare together, we grow together. Let’s get ready for a year that’s already Won by One!


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New Year. Same Foundation.

Action Items

01

Consent

Each school year, families are required to complete a new consent form.

If you haven’t done so yet, please complete and submit the form before the first day of school.

02

Parent Contact Information Consent

Sharing of contact information within your child’s class.

03

Ride the Bus

If you live in Mequon, Germantown or Milwaukee you may qualify to ride the bus.

Prepping for School

Click Here to See Grade Specific Lists

See Dress Code

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Sunday, August 17 | 10:00 am

Outdoor Worship – Bring your lawn chair or blanket; service is followed by an Ice Cream Social and Picnic hosted by the Historical Society (cash only).

Sunday, August 17 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | 3K, 4K, 5K Orientation

Monday, August 18 | 5:00 – 6:00 pm | 1st – 4th grade Orientation

Tuesday, August 19 | 5:00 – 6:00 pm | 5th – 8th grade Orientation

More Information Coming Soon…

1st Day of School

Wednesday, August 20th

7:50 am – 3:05 pm

MORNING

  • Doors open at 7:30 am
  • Before-school care is available starting at 7:00 am (requires additional payment)
  • Regular attendance is important to the educational development of children and is required of all pupils. A child in attendance means that he or she is present and in the classroom, ready to learn, before the 7:50 am tone sounds.
  • Students must check-in at Door #6 and receive a late arrival slip before going to class.
  • Classroom check in
    • Each morning your child will inform their school teacher if they are: car line, bus, WAC or after-school activity, hot lunch, cold lunch, or salad and if they are taking snack and lunch milk.

AFTERNOON

  • Students are dismissed at 3:05 pm
  • Students are expected to leave the school grounds immediately upon dismissal unless other arrangements have been made with the school office or with the child’s teacher.
  • Students will automatically incur childcare costs if not picked up by 3:20 pm

Office hours during the school year are from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Communication & Parent Tools

Communication is vital for building a foundation of trust with our families – so much so that it is a Covenant piece at Trinity! Parents benefit from communication because they learn more about what goes on in school and can encourage learning at home. Most importantly, children benefit from improved communication because contact between home and school helps children learn and succeed.

When will you hear from us?

  • From The Principal’s Desk: from Dr. Tarr
  • Trinity Times: from the office, weekly email on Fridays
  • Classroom Newsletter: Each teacher will send their own monthly classroom newsletter outlining academic objectives, events, and other room information.
  • Critical content will be sent home with your child in paper form.

How can you contact us?

Teachers

    • Direct email or via Skyward

Absences/Tardies/Early Dismissal

  • email the office staff at office@trinityfreistadt.com or call 262-242-2045
  • The office will communicate with the teachers about absences, late arrivals and early dismissals.
  • Door #4 (Office): Sick Child Pick-Up
  • Door #6 (ELC): Late Arrivals & Early Dismissal

Administrators

  • Executive Director: Dr. Sam Seefeld
  • Principal: Dr. Cassie Tarr
  • Assistant Principal: Jordyn Krier
  • Director of Special Education: Ms. Lorrie Becklund
  • Director of Athletic Ministry: Mr. Josh Nimmer
  • Director of Childcare: Mrs. Melinda Neuenfeldt
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What is Skyward Family Access?

Skyward Family Access is a powerful tool available to all parents and guardians of Trinity students that provides real-time access to student grades, assignments, schedules, food service accounts, and more. Communications tools within Family Access keeps parents informed about what’s going on at Trinity and provide an easy way to communicate with teachers and staff. Family Access is a web application that is accessible from any computer connected to the Internet. It is a secure system requiring a login and password.

All tuition and lunch account payments made through Skyward, using eFunds, will be charged the following fees:

  • Payments made by check through ACH direct debit will be charged a fee of $1.75
  • Payments made by credit or debit card will be charged a fee of $2.95 per $100.00 transaction (2.95% fee)

Other Payment Options

As a reminder, payments made on our website or with the card reader through Square will be charged a 3.5% fee.

Tuition and lunch account payments may also be brought to the office (cash or check made payable to Trinity Lutheran).

Skyward Link

 Read Parent Handbook here.

Health & Safety

Student Life Opportunities

School photos will be taken during the school day on Wednesday, August 27th.

No Pre-orders…Shortly after photos are taken, you’ll receive an email from VIP when your images are ready to view, select your child’s yearbook photo and place your order online.

All orders will be delivered to your home.

Preschool children please coordinate with your child’s teacher.

Retake picture day is Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.

Contact VIP’s customer support team HERE.

We offer a wide range of athletic opportunities that encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth—all in a Christ-centered environment. Our programs help students grow stronger in body, mind, and faith.

Learn More here…

For students in grades 5–8, Trinity offers two full-scale productions each year—one in the fall and one in the spring—in addition to our Theater Class elective. Theater invites students to imagine, create, and explore their God-given talents both on stage and behind the scenes. Through storytelling and teamwork, students grow as confident, faith-filled individuals. Each performance is a joyful celebration of creativity, discipline, and giving glory to God through the arts.

Learn More here…

We offer a variety of Christ-centered music opportunities that help students discover and develop their God-given talents. From Chapel Choir and Concert Choir to private lessons in piano, band, and strings, there’s something for every young musician.

Learn More here…

Food & Care

August

September

Qualifying families are required to complete a Free and Reduced Meal application for the 2025-26 school year via Skyward.

INSTRUCTIONS HERE

Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, Trinity’s kitchen staff will only accommodate dietary restrictions that are supported by a completed Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Medical Statement for Special Dietary Needs form. This form must be signed by a Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or Registered Dietitian in order for us to provide allergy-safe or special meals.

Once this form is on file, we are legally required to honor the documented dietary needs. However, without this form, we will not be able to make any meal substitutions—no exceptions can be made.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we follow state guidelines to ensure the safety and health of every child in our care. If your child requires a special diet, please plan to have the proper form completed before the start of the school year.

If you have any questions, please contact me directly.

Thank you,

Doris Price, Food Service Director

formerly Extended School Care (ESC)

We partner with parents by providing after-school activities for our students, so that they can pick up their child(ren) at a time that works with their schedules.  Our caregivers are dedicated to making sure that children have fun and that our care is not a duplicate of their school day.  Children are given help with homework and there are ample opportunities for creative, recreational and restful activities.  Daily group devotion and snack time begin each after-school session, followed by exciting indoor and outdoor activities.

Learn More here…