Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 152
Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School
Published November 20, 2022
Volume 152
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal
The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph
I am so grateful for each of our families. It is a privilege and honor to partner with you in your child’s education. I pray you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving!
“I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30
Upcoming Dates
November
21st-25th - THANKSGIVING BREAK
December
7th - House Color Day
15th - Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience
16th - Remote Learning Day
January
January 13 - Grandparents Day
Important Update to Dismissal at Go Church Campus
We are excited about a new tool that we will be implementing for our Go Church Campus only starting the Monday after Thanksgiving! It's called PickUp Patrol, and it will streamline our dismissal process for our Early Learning grades (PreK4 and Kindergarten).
Since we have three different options for each student at dismissal at Go Church, with a number of students' whose dismissal could change on any given day, we are going to use this tool to ensure the safety and correct dismissal for each child every day.
Please watch for an introduction email regarding PickUp Patrol and open it right away to register. You will be able to set and confirm your dismissal plan and get instructions on how to use the tool for when your student's dismissal plans change.
Last Week In Chapel
Last week in Chapel we talked about Giving Thanks. Our main point was that we “Will be Thankful Every Single Day!” Pastor Kami shared the story of Jesus healing the 10 lepers, but how only 1 returned to say thank you to Jesus. We want to have an attitude of gratitude as we remember that every good and perfect gift comes from our Heavenly Father. We talked about how gratitude starts in our hearts and how it’s not enough to simply feel thankful; we need to express our gratitude.
Our Bible verse was Psalm 118:1 “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever!”
We also gave thanks for the 137 shoeboxes turned in by our 1-3 graders and the 93 shoeboxes given by our pre-K and Kindergarteners. We prayed for every boy and girl who will receive these boxes, that their hearts will be open to the Gospel message they will hear and that they will recognize that Jesus loves them and has given His life for them. We thanked God, in faith, that we will see these shoebox recipients in heaven one day!
Christmas Spirit Week
If students do not participate in our dress down spirit days, they should wear their regular uniform.
Monday, December 13: Candy Cane Day (Red and White)
Tuesday, December 14: Christmas Sweater Day (regular or ugly) and Christmas Socks
Wednesday, December 15: Cozy Christmas Day (Pajamas)
Thursday, December 16: Holiday Cheer Day (Red and Green)
Uniform Reminders
Please take note of the following dress code requirements:
Plain style shorts or long pants, black, khaki, or gray
No cargo style pants/shorts, no denim, jeggings or leggings
To see the Elementary Uniform Policy, please click here updated uniform policies
As the weather turns cooler, please keep in mind the following information regarding our uniform policy for K-5th grades:
Long sleeve shirt (solid black, white, gray) can be worn under a uniform shirt for warmth.
Solid white or black tights are also permitted.
Solid black leggings are permitted but only if worn under skirts or dresses.
Cardigan sweater, button down, black, gray, or white
Trinity branded spirit wear outerwear (jacket, sweatshirt, etc.) may be worn over a uniform shirt.
NOTE: Only approved TCS uniform jackets, sweatshirts or sweaters may be worn in the classroom. No outside jackets, coats, or other outerwear may be worn except when going outside.
Uniform Reminders
Please take note of the following dress code requirements:
Plain style shorts or long pants, black, khaki, or gray
No cargo style pants/shorts, no denim, jeggings or leggings
To see the Elementary Uniform Policy, please click here updated uniform policies
As the weather turns cooler, please keep in mind the following information regarding our uniform policy for K-5th grades:
Long sleeve shirt (solid black, white, gray) can be worn under a uniform shirt for warmth.
Solid white or black tights are also permitted.
Solid black leggings are permitted but only if worn under skirts or dresses.
Cardigan sweater, button down, black, gray, or white
Trinity branded spirit wear outerwear (jacket, sweatshirt, etc.) may be worn over a uniform shirt.
NOTE: Only approved TCS uniform jackets, sweatshirts or sweaters may be worn in the classroom. No outside jackets, coats, or other outerwear may be worn except when going outside.
Christmas Extravaganza Event
Save The Date! Our Lower School Christmas Extravaganza event will be Thursday, December 15th from 6:00-9:00pm. This is a highlight of the year that includes musical programs and Christmas themed family festivities. More details to come as the event draws near!
House System Competition
Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.
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.
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)