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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 187

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

Published September 17, 2023

Volume 187

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

We are beginning a third grade worship team! This opportunity is available for all interested third graders. The only requirement is to have a heart for worship and to be willing to stand on the stage and sing. The heart of this worship team is simply to be an example to others of how to worship. I consider our third graders to be the leaders of our Lower School. I am excited to provide an opportunity where they can shine God’s light before others. Here are some key details: 1) Each week a group of third grade students will be selected to lead worship 2) An administrator, who is leading Chapel that week, will meet with the students to let them know what song they will be singing 3) No microphones will be used, so it is not necessary to know all of the words. 

If your third grader is interested, please click on the link to let me know. 

3rd Grade Worship Team Interest Form

Upcoming Events

  • Sept 18-22 - Homecoming Week

  • Sept 26 - House Color Day

  • Sept 29 - K4 Field Trip to Wargo's Pumpkin Patch

  • Oct 6 - Remote Learning Day

  • Oct 9 - Fall Break

  • Oct 13 - Picture Retakes

Last Week in Chapel

Mrs. Randolph continued teaching on our study of the “Church”. We focused on the area of ministry. Through the story of Peter appointing deacons, the students learned that we can use our gifts and talents in ministry to God’s Church. Several staff members shared with the students how they use their specific talents to serve at their local churches. 

Whatchagaddaknow: I Will Do My Part To Build God’s Church!

Read: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qsoa8Myy3lP3fqJLNV-Zdb_6GdpPOzUR/view?usp=sharing

Homecoming Week: September 18th-22nd

  • Monday: Character Day (Dress up as your favorite character)

  • Tuesday: Group Matching Day (Match your friends with the same theme)

  • Wednesday: Extracurricular Day (Dress your sport or hobby)

  • Thursday: Wild West vs West Coast Day (Dress as a cowboy/cowgirl or surfer)

  • Friday: TCS Spirit Day

Save the Date!

OurChristmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience will be on the evening of December 14th from 6:00-9:00pm. You won’t want to miss this exciting event!

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.

Blackbaud 101

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.

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. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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