Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 194
Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School
Published November 5, 2023
Volume 194
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal
Upcoming Events
November
9th - Kindergarten Field Trip to Iron P Homestead
10th - Preschool Thanksgiving Programs and Celebrations
15th - Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes Due
16th - House Color Dress Down Day
17th - Food Drive Ends
THANKSGIVING BREAK (20th -24th)
December
14th - Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience (6:00-9:00pm)
The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph
Our Annual Food drive will take place from November 1st - November 17th. We are encouraging all students from preschool-3rd grade to participate. This is a great opportunity to bless our community, while encouraging generosity in our students. Items donated will be given to Trinity Church’s food pantry and then dispersed to those in need. Items may be sent in with your student and given to their classroom teacher. We appreciate your willingness to give!
Items needed:
Soup (bean, chicken noodle, vegetable, beef stew), applesauce, peaches, mayonnaise, pancake syrup, cereal, oatmeal, cocoa, coffee, evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla, canned meats (salmon, corned beef, tuna, chicken, etc.), canola oil, vegetable shortening, salad dressing, canned potatoes, instant potatoes, canned fruit, dried beans, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, pasta, stew, rice, juices, ramen noodles, pudding, toilet paper, paper towels, diapers (all sizes), dish soap, sanitary napkins, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste.
Preschool Thanksgiving Celebration: November 10th
We are looking forward to our preschool Thanksgiving program on Friday, November 10th. Our preschoolers will perform on stage at Go Church followed by a Thanksgiving celebration in the gymnasium. Please be on the lookout for more information from your child’s teacher.
Performance Times
9:00am (Farr/Hutchison/Spurgeon)
10:00am (Hickman/Calvert/Cooper)
11:00am (Byrom/Judy)
Lower School Christmas Celebrations
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Christmas performances and events!!
Preschool and Kindergarten Christmas programs and class parties are on Monday, December 11th!
8:30am (Hickman/Calvert/Cooper)
9:15am (Farr/Hutchison/Spurgeon)
10:00am (Ross/McAuley/Rollins)
10:45am (Moore/Lackey/Kuehl)
11:30am (Byrom/Judy)
Our Christmas Extravaganza:
A Lower School Family Holiday Experience
is a fun-filled event for ALL Lower School families. This year’s Christmas Extravaganza takes place on December 14th from 6:00-9:00pm. More details soon about all the holiday fun this event brings as we celebrate the reason for the season together. Our first-third graders will have their Christmas musical performances during this event as well. More details coming soon!
Registration Needed: Agape After School
The Agape After School program has asked that we please send the following link to all of our PreK4 through 3rd grade families so we can have every family registered in case after school ever needs to be utilized. Please note that completing the registration is not an indicator that you plan to use the program, nor is it agreeing to any charges. WE NEED EVERY FAMILY to register so that if you ever have to utilize the program, your child’s information is already on record. Please use the link below to complete the registration. Thank you!
Last Week in Chapel
Last Week in Chapel
Last week in chapel we finished our 6 week series called “Blessed”! Pastor Kami taught about the gift of the Holy Spirit and all that He blesses us with as we looked at Acts chapters 1-2. We learned that the Holy Spirit blesses us with comfort, peace, guidance, and power to live our lives with boldness for Jesus. Four students from Mrs. Jaroszewski’s class did a beautiful job of leading us in worship.
Power Verse: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” Acts 1:8
Whatchagaddaknow: “The Holy Spirit Is a Special Gift!”
Optional House Color T-shirts
We have had several parents request the option to purchase House shirts to wear on House Color Days. We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Graceful Peach Boutique to offer shirts for Robinson, Elliot, and Lewis houses! Check out the link below and order your optional shirt today if you are looking for something to wear on House Color Day.
Electronic Device Policy
Just a reminder that elementary students are not permitted to have cell phones, smart watches, GPS tracking devices, or other electronic devices during school hours.
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
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
Director of Skills Development - Jenn Opsahl (jennifer.opsahl@tcslions.org)
Mrs. Opsahl oversees our ELS and Skills Development Program
Director of LEO Program - Jenn Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org)
Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program
Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)