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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 195

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

Published November 12, 2023

Volume 195

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

Upcoming Events

November

  • 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

We had a wonderful time of praise and worship in our Chapel service last week. Each third grade class was given the opportunity to lead our Lower School students in worship. It was such a special time together. I am grateful that our Lower School students have a heart for worship. Glory to God!

Lion Leadership Program

Lion Leadership award winners Mrs. William’s 2nd grade class

We have implemented a Lion Leadership Program within our Lower School to encourage and foster Christ-like leadership qualities within our students. Our goal is to recognize students for displaying leadership qualities and for setting an example for others to follow. Throughout the school year, our first-third grade students will participate in fun challenges. The winning class will receive the “Lion Leadership” award to proudly display in their classroom until the next competition begins. 

Recently, our students participated in their first challenge! The goal of this challenge was to earn the highest number of “Hallway Hoorays”. Each “Hallway Hooray” represented a time that a faculty member recognized a class for following our hallway procedures. All of our students did an amazing job! I announced the winning class in Chapel last week. 

Congratulations to Mrs. Williams’ 2nd grade class for setting an example while walking our halls and winning the “Lion Leadership” award!

Annual Food Drive

Our Annual Food Drive is taking 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.

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!

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.  

www.gracefulpeachboutique.com/collections/special-order

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.

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.

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