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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 179

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

Published July 23, 2023

Volume 179

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Mark your calendars for some important upcoming events! On Sunday, August 6th we will host our Welcome To the Roar event. This is a block party style event for all of our new and returning TCS families. Our students always enjoy this fun-filled night.

We are looking forward to Meet My Teacher Day on Monday, August 7th! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and visit the classroom. Kindergarten through third grade students may wear any variation of our school uniform on this day. We will have a staggered visiting schedule by last name. If you have a student at both our Go Church campus and our main campus, please just choose to begin at whichever campus is most convenient for you. 

Here is our visiting schedule:

  • 9:30-11:30am - A-L

  • 1:30-3:30 - M-Z

Please keep in mind that Tuesday, August 8th is our first full day of school. 

More information about these exciting Back to School events can be found by clicking on the link below:

https://tcslions.org/back-to-school-events

2023-24 Teaching Teams

Our Lower School staff is eager to welcome your child to school. We continue to remain committed to providing an environment of love and support for your child. We are excited to see your child grow academically, spiritually, and socially this year as we partner together in your child’s education. Here are our teaching teams for 2023-24:

  • K3: Mrs. Byrom, Mrs. Judy

  • K4: Mrs. Calvert, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Farr, Mrs. Hickman, Mrs. Hutchison, Mrs. Spurgeon

  • K5: Mrs. Kuehl, Mrs. Lackey, Mrs. McAuley, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Rollins, Mrs. Ross. 

  • 1st Grade: Ms. Gomez, Ms. McConnell, Mrs. Rock, Mrs. Teat, Mrs. Varela

  • 2nd Grade: Mrs. Donaldson, Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Payne, Mrs. Smeal, Mrs. Williams

  • 3rd Grade: Mrs. Akey, Mrs. Burnett, Ms. George, Mrs. Herrera, Mrs. Jaroszewski

For PreK4 and Kindergarten Parents/Students Only

We utilize a system called PickUp Patrol at our Go Church Campus ONLY to help us track dismissals. Since we have three different dismissal options for our students at Go Church, we utilize this tool to ensure the safety and correct dismissal for each child every day. 

Afternoon Dismissal Options for Go Church Students (PreK-4 and Kindergarten):

  • Carline pickup - begins at 2:15pm

  • Students with Siblings at Main Campus may ride the after school shuttle to main campus to be picked up with their siblings during the 2:50pm carline

  • Students attending AGAPE afterschool program will ride the after school shuttle to main campus. The shuttle departs Go Church at 2:10pm. 

PLEASE NOTE THIS TIME CHANGE: Changes to Go Church dismissal must be submitted by 12:00pm on the day of the change. You will not be able to make changes after the 12:00pm deadline.

Please watch for an email regarding PickUp Patrol on or about August 1st. 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. Stay tuned for more details!

Meet Our New Staff

Stay tuned to this section in future weeks as I introduce you to the outstanding new staff the Lord has brought to Trinity’s Lower School this year!

Student Supply List for 2023/24

Each grade level has prepared a student supply list. Please bring these items to school on Meet My Teacher Day, August 7th. Student Supply Lists are available on Blackbaud but may also be accessed through the link below.

Class Placement for 2023/24

We are working to finalize class placement for your student. Please pray along with us as we seek God for His wisdom and guidance in determining the best placement for each student. Class placement information for the 2023-24 school year will be released August 1st. You will receive an email when your child’s teacher and schedule is viewable in Blackbaud. 

New Uniform Options for 2023-2024

While our uniform requirements are not changing, we are providing additional flexibility for our students this year. Students will now be permitted to wear approved TCS spirit wear, including TCS t-shirts, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays! Jeans may also be worn on each of those days if worn with a purple, black, white or gray polo or with a spirit wear t-shirt. Note: Wednesday Chapel Day uniforms remain purple polos and black bottoms. Check out all of the uniform guidelines in the updated student handbook.

ADMINISTRATIVE Contacts

If you have any questions throughout the summer, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are happy to help! Please see the guide below to reach the most appropriate personnel.

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade