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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 180

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

Published July 30, 2023

Volume 180

 

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. 

This information will be available to view on Blackbaud Wednesday, August 2nd. 

You can access your child’s class placement by clicking on your child’s name. To view the class roster, please follow these steps: 1) click on the homeroom class 2) click on the roster tab. 

We are excited to welcome our new families and reunite with our returning families! God is good! We are looking forward to a fantastic school year!

Meet Our New Staff

Angela Payne

Please welcome Angela Payne to our 2nd grade team! Angela Payne was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She just recently moved to Peachtree City with her husband and kids. She has a 16 year old daughter, an almost 7 year old son, and a fluffy daughter (Maltipoo) who is 3. Angela is a big Dodgers fan, but admits that she is willing to learn to root for the Braves (when they aren't playing the Dodgers of course!). She graduated from UCLA with a BA in Sociology.  After teaching Kindergarten-4th grade for 17 years with the Los Angeles Unified School District, she became the preschool coordinator at her local church, while also giving alter-prayer after service. After a 2 year hiatus, Angela realized that she truly missed teaching. What a blessing it was for her to be offered a job teaching second grade at Trinity Christian School! She is so excited for this new, God-filled, adventure ahead!

 

Olivia Williams

I am happy to introduce Olivia Williams who will be teaching 2nd grade this year. Olivia has been teaching for 7 years. She has previously taught pre-k and has spent her last three years teaching first grade. Olivia received her Bachelor's Degree from Brenau University and her Master's Degree from Georgia College both in Early Childhood Education. She is very excited to move up to second grade this year and help her students become successful and confident learners! Olivia and her husband have two boys, Noah and Levi, who will be attending Trinity this fall in 6th and 4th grade respectively. In her spare time she enjoys traveling.  After visiting the Grand Canyon this past fall she has a new goal to visit as many National Parks as she can. When she is not traveling she enjoys spending time with her family and cooking new recipes! She is very happy to be joining the Trinity family and helping her students grow both academically and in their love of our Lord!

Upcoming Events

  • Sunday, August 6th Welcome To the Roar: This is a block party style event for all of our new and returning TCS families. Our students always enjoy this fun-filled night.

  • Monday, August 7th Meet My Teacher Day: 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

  • Tuesday, August 8th: This is the 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!

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.

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