Lower School News

List of 2 news stories.

  • Batting Practice

    Brian Peters, Head of Lower School
    Last Spring I helped out at my grandson’s baseball team practice.  Basically, it was a batting practice and I was a designated pitcher for the duration.  The kids were all about 8 years old or so.  Some could hit nearly every pitch and some hit with authority.  Some could hit most of the pitches.  A few struggled to make any contact.  Some had a batting stance and a swing like a future baseball player.  Some…well, did not.

    What I observed was that each young player was proud of what they did at the level they were at.  A few were disappointed if they hit a weak pop-up, but beamed when they struck the ball solidly with that familiar “ping.”  Most were excited when stringing together good contact over several pitches in a row.  A few felt accomplished when the bat hit any part of the ball.  A few times I was focusing on where the child swung and I tried to throw the ball to their swing.

    Isn’t this scenario about all of us in this life?  Depending on what we are doing, some are trying to consistently drive the ball back up the middle with authority.  Others are just trying to make any kind of contact at all.

    It takes time.  It takes patience.  Very few are accomplished at something on the first try.  Not even the second, third, fourth, etc.  Malcolm Gladwell discussed the theory of 10,000 hours to master something.  That’s a lot of swings.

    I applauded each batter for what was accomplished.  I wanted each of them to leave the practice feeling some kind of success.  I gave a few pointers here and there that hopefully can help.  Don’t we all need that coach and cheerleader in our life?  Don’t we all need someone who will throw the ball in the path of our bat once in a while?  I think that’s true and each of us can do it for someone we care about.

    So, get out there today.  Throw some productive batting practice to someone.

  • Thank you, Shrek Volunteers

    Paige Gates, Director of Fine Arts
    Thank you to the students and parent volunteers who participated in Shrek the Musical. From the creative costumes and sets to the fantastic performances on stage, this production showcased incredible  teamwork and skill. 
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Lower School Calendar

List of 7 events.

  • Mar
    19

    Grade 3 Chess Practice

    Chess for 3rd and other approved students. This activity occurs most every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the Commons
    Commons - Commons - 1
    Adrianne Clifton
  • Mar
    19

    Grade 4-12 Chess Practice

    This group of students meets most Tuesdays and Thursdays to learn and play competitive chess in the spring months. Contact Mrs. Clifton at aclifton@trinitymidland.org is your student is interested.
    Commons - Commons - 1
    Adrianne Clifton
  • Mar
    20

    Kindergarten Fun Run

    Kindergarten students will run laps around the track to raise money for Casa de Amigos
    Playing Fields - Coombes Field - 1
    Christy Pulley
  • Mar
    23

    Opera in Schools

    This event is for 3rd and 4th grade.
    5 - Williams Gallery - Gallery
    Paige Gates
  • Mar
    31

    Grade 1 to Greathouse Manor Park

    Mrs. Weaver's and Ms Miller's students will be reading books and playing BINGO with their Senior friends at Manor Park.
    Greathouse Manor Park
    Terry Miller
  • Apr
    2

    April Fool's Chess Challenge (and Celebration)

    This event is for all our young chess players and their family, friends, and faculty members to play against and celebrate how much the team members have learned about the game of chess and their season.

    Players in 1st - 3rd grades will help with setup in the Commons and then be joined by their older clubmates to host.
    Commons - Commons - 1
    Adrianne Clifton
  • Apr
    9

    Girl Scouts

    Kindergarten Daisies: Room 204
    1st grade Daisies: Room 107
    Brownies: Room 101
    Please contact Leigh Ann Dobson for information on how to register.
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All School Calendar

List of 12 events.

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