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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 162

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

Published February 12, 2023

Volume 162

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

We had a very special Chapel service this past week as our students were able to participate in some unique ways. For the past month, we have been discussing our “Family Farm'' series. Just as a farmer plants seeds to grow a beautiful harvest, so do we plant seeds in our families. Students have been learning that it is important to plant the “right” seeds. We specifically discussed the seeds of Time, Affirmation, Prayer, Honor, Obedience, Faith, Forgiveness, and Commitment. 

Let me share with you the special ways our students contributed to our Chapel service. Eight third grade students participated in a panel discussion of ways they had planted one of the seeds in their families. I was so very proud as they each walked on the stage to tell their fellow students how they had specifically applied a spiritual truth to their daily lives. We also had a beautiful time of worship together led by our third grade students and also led by our kindergarten students in our early learning Chapel time. I am so proud of our students for their heart for the Lord and willingness to encourage other students in their faith.

Update: Our Students Are Rocking The Sight Word Challenge!

Our Lower School students continue to rock our Sight Word Challenge! In celebration, we want to commend our students for all their diligence, hard work and determination! We are so proud of these students and their accomplishments!

Our Total Participation is at 92%!! 

Shout Out to the Following Classes for 100% Participation!

  • 1st Grade – Ms. George

  • 2nd Grade – Mrs. Jones & Mrs. Holloway

  • 3rd Grade – Mrs. Jaroszewski,  Mrs. Burnett & Mrs. Akey

Special Recognition to the following 1st-3rd grade students for achieving the Gold Star status for completing 15 sight word  lists:

  • Myles Ball

  • Emily Caldwell

  • Hazel Dobbs

  • Adalyn Emory

  • Aiden Gaddy

  • Layla Hall

  • Scottlynn Hall

  • Stone Holsenback

  • Lilly Ingold

  • Olivia Ingold

  • Evan Jaroszewski

  • Brody Johnston

  • Addison Judd

  • Jaxson Malone

Special Recognition to the following 1st-3rd grade students for achieving the Silver Star status for completing 10 sight word  lists:

  • Hollace Almand

  • Sloane Anderson

  • Anora Anthony

  • Paislee Balaze

  • Ruby Bunder

  • Cameron Camper

  • Brooklyn Cobb

  • Madox Couey

  • Lucas Danyluk

  • Charlize deBeer

  • Emma Fellows

  • John Paul Gaylor

  • Jesse Glenn

  • Evelyn Harris

  • Jase Hearn

  • Malachi Hornsby

  • Coralie Huddleston

  • Conner Hurd

  • Mia Isidore

  • Daniel Jackson

  • Finley Joyner

  • Samantha Kelley

  • Kaleb Lorow

  • Cooper Lowery

  • Gabby Mauney

  • Chloe McNamer

  • Sebastian Mindas

  • Adelaide Moss

  • Anna Nix

  • Alex Nunally

  • Gunnar Pruitt

  • Carson Rock

  • Avery Smelley

  • Henry Statham

  • Morgan Steele

  • Caitlyn Stockman

  • Matthew Stockman

  • William Wallace

  • Colt Witcher

Lower School Reading Challenge

The Lower School is excited to announce that our classes will celebrate Read Across America through a friendly reading contest. The contest will begin Monday, February 27th and continue until Sunday, March 5th. 

Students will receive a reading log on Monday, February 27th to track their reading progress. Each night of the week, students will color in a ‘box’ for every 5 minutes they read per day. Students may read independently or with a parent. Please turn in the completed reading log on Monday, March 6th to your classroom teacher. A special prize will be given to the class who reads the most amount of minutes in their grade level!

Read Across America Week

We are looking forward to this fun week together! 

  • Monday: Crazy Hat Day (Wear your favorite/crazy hat along with a regular uniform).

  • Tuesday: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish (Wear red and blue). If your child participates, they do not need to wear a regular uniform.

  • Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday (Wear mismatched/backwards clothes). If your child participates, they do not need to wear a regular uniform.

  • Thursday: Thing 1 and Thing 2 Day (Dress like Thing 1 and Thing 2 OR dress identical to a friend). If your child participates, they do not need to wear a regular uniform.

  • Friday: Crazy Sock Day (Wear your craziest socks along with a TCS spirit wear shirt and uniform bottoms or jeans). 

Upcoming Dates

February

  • 13th-17th - Winter Break

  • 23rd - Elementary Talent Show

  • February 27-March 3 - Read Across America Week (see dress down days below)

March

  • 16th - St. Patrick’s Dress Down Day (students may wear green tops with jeans or uniform bottoms)

  • 17th - Remote Learning Day

Save The Date

You won't want to miss our Lower School End of Year Celebrations and programs!

  • Preschool plans are still being finalized. Details coming soon. 

  • Kindergarten Graduation will be Monday, May 22nd at 6:45pm. 

  • 1st-3rd grade will have their End of Year Programs and Awards on the evening of Monday, May 15th.

Black History Month

We are excited to celebrate diversity with an emphasis on black history during the month of  February. While focusing on the words foundation, innovation, and transformation, each grade level will learn about various leaders and their contributions and influence on our society. Check your child's Blackbaud class page for further details.

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!