Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published August 21, 2022

Volume 139

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

Our students are settling into our school routine nicely. We just completed benchmark assessments this past week to gauge where our students are academically. Student login information for the kindergarten-third grade reading curriculum will be sent home this week. This resource provides families with an opportunity to review vocabulary words, grammar skills, and spelling patterns through interactive games. In addition, students can review the reading story that is read throughout the week in class. Teachers have beautifully woven a Biblical perspective within each lesson to connect and apply God's truths throughout this curriculum. As you navigate the online resource, we encourage you to discuss those Biblical principles with your child as they will not be evident in the curriculum itself. As with any online learning, we recommend parent supervision. When you login, select the reading book image to launch the online program. We feel this resource will strengthen the partnership between the classroom and home to ensure academic success for our students. We are excited about our students reaching their full potential as we continue to partner together. Your child’s teacher will communicate additional information this week.

• Monday 9/12- Character Day

• Tuesday 9/13 - Twin Day

• Wednesday 9/14 - Pirate Day

• Thursday 9/15 - Mismatch Day

• Friday 9/16 - TCS Spirit Day

Go Church Playground Update

I would like to touch base with you regarding the completion of the playground at our Go Church campus. A piece of climbing equipment arrived bent and has therefore stalled the completion. Production is working as quickly as they can to send us a replacement. We will continue to use areas such as the outdoor lawn and gymnasium for recess time. 

Trinity @ Go Church Bus Transportation

If your preschool or kindergarten student rides the bus to main campus in the afternoons, please be sure to inform us of any changes to your daily plan by 1:00pm each day. Please email Christian Wade (christian.wade@tcslions.org) and your classroom teacher for all changes regarding your child’s dismissal schedule.

Trinity @ GO Church Phone Number

The direct line to our receptionist at our Go Church campus is 770-462-8820. 

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Please check the main page of Inside the Pride to find more information on club offerings and start dates. 

House System Overview for 1st-3rd Grades

Did you know your child has been placed in a house this year??? A special feature of Trinity’s elementary school experience is our house system, which allows students to experience a sense of belonging, camaraderie and healthy competition throughout the school year. Elementary students are placed by grade level in one of five houses named for historical Christian figures: Elisabeth Elliot, C.S. Lewis, Watchman Nee, Jackie Robinson and John Wycliffe. Students are given opportunities to learn and demonstrate healthy character traits for impacting culture positively around them. Houses vie for the distinguished honor of capturing the House Cup at the end of our year-long competition. Learn more about our houses at www.tcshouses.weebly.com. 

• 1st Grade = ROBINSON HOUSE

• 2nd Grade = ELLIOT HOUSE

• 3rd Grade = LEWIS HOUSE

• 4th Grade = NEE HOUSE

• 5th Grade = WYCLIFFE HOUSE

This Week’s House Focus: ELLIOT HOUSE

Character Trait to Remember : BE READY TO FORGIVE AND LOVE YOUR ENEMIES

Learn more about Elizabeth Elliot below.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

• Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

• Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

• After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

• Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information.

• The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.

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)

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.