Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School
Published July 31, 2022
Volume 136
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal
The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph
I am happy to announce that Lower School students have been assigned to classes! I appreciate your prayers, as we invest much time and thought into each student's placement. We do our very best to accommodate any student friend requests that we receive, however; please know that it is impossible to accommodate all of the requests. When placing students into classes, we take into account many things (boy/girl ratio, academic needs, group dynamics, parent and teacher feedback, etc.). Due to the numerous factors that are considered in class placement, it is not possible to change your child’s placement once it has been posted. We trust that each child is exactly where God wants them to be!
This information will be available to view on Blackbaud Monday, August 1st. You can access this information by clicking on your child’s name. Scroll down to view their homeroom class. To view the class roster, click on the name of the class to visit the Class Page. You can then click on Roster to view your child’s classmates. You will receive a notification when your child's schedule and classroom number are able to be viewed.
Teachers have already begun preparing for your child’s arrival. We can’t wait to meet our students! We are looking forward to seeing all of our families very soon!
Back to School Events Reminder
We are excited to see our families at our Back to School Events!
Sunday, August 7 – Welcome to The ROAR (Fun night for Families)
Includes New Families Welcome Session 5-6pm (gym)
Includes a Social Gathering for ALL families 6-8pm (stadium)
Includes a Taste of SAGE food sampling
Monday, August 8 – Meet My Teacher Day (Classroom Visits & School Supply Drop-offs)
No classes
Staggered Visiting Schedule:
9:30 - 11:30 am Last Names A – L
1:30 - 3:30 pm Last Names M – Z
Tuesday, August 9 – First Official Day of School (Students attend classes)
Drop off as early as 7am
Classes begin at 8am
Meet Our New Staff
Second Grade Teacher, Debbie Jones
Debbie Jones was born and raised in Newnan. She graduated from the University of West Georgia with a master's degree in Early Childhood Education. Jones previously taught second and third grade in Coweta County for 28 years then at Landmark for 2 years. She lives in Newnan with her husband, Jay, and twins Ellie and Will (4th grade). They are members of the First Baptist Church in Newnan. In her free time, she loves watching her kids play soccer and baseball. Mrs. Jones is very excited to be joining the Trinity family as a second-grade teacher.
Second Grade Teacher, Gina Smeal
Gina Smeal grew up in Temperance, Michigan and completed her teaching degree at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in counseling from Wake Forest University and has called Georgia home for the past 12 years. Having become a Trinity family 6 years ago, Gina, her husband (Steve) and son (Dominic) live in Fayetteville. Gina’s son is a member of the Trinity class of 2025, and her husband serves as an assistant coach for the Trinity varsity baseball team. From January thru May, you can find her cheering on her son, husband and the entire Lions baseball program. It helps that her classroom window sits directly behind home plate! Mrs. Smeal considers herself blessed to do what she loves at a school like Trinity and is excited to welcome her students for the 2022-2023 school year!
First Grade Teacher, Marilyn Teat
Marilyn Teat is from north Georgia but has lived for over 30 years in Fayette County. She met her husband in college, and they have three grown children and three grandchildren. Her husband works at Mowell Funeral Home. Teaching is her passion, but she has also served as an assistant principal in the Fayette County school district. She loves dogs and raises Boston Terriers and Yorkies.
Kindergarten Teacher, Kelly Jaczko
Kelly Jaczko is a New Jersey native who relocated to Peachtree City, with her husband and two daughters, 9 years ago. She graduated from Cedar Crest College, with a bachelor’s in Elementary Education. She has worked with children and families for more than two decades and truly enjoys incorporating her love of the Lord within her classroom. Mrs. Jaczko is beyond excited to be a part of the Trinity family teaching Kindergarten this upcoming school year.
Preschool K4 Teacher, Brittany Calhoun
Brittany Calhoun was born and raised in Canton, GA. She graduated from Lee University and became a Kid’s Pastor for about two years. She recently got married in March 2022 to her husband, Ben Calhoun. Brittany and Ben moved south of Atlanta to accept a youth pastor position at Go Church. Mrs. Calhoun is excited to see what God has in store for the kids at Trinity Christian School. Go Lions!
Administrative Contacts
Please take note of the following administrative contacts. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are happy to help!
Academic Coordinator (PreK-3rd) - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)
Director of Student Life (PreK-3rd) - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)
Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)
Student Supply Lists
Each grade level has prepared a student supply list. Please bring these items to school on Meet My Teacher Day, August 8th. I have included links below for your convenience, however; each list can also be found on Blackbaud under the Resources tab.
Updated Uniform Policy (K-3rd)
Please take time to review our updated uniform policies to help guide you in making purchases this summer. Remember, students are required to wear TCS branded outerwear.