Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School
Published December 3, 2023
Volume 198
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal
The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph
Our Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience is just around the corner on Thursday, December 14th. I hope this event creates lasting Christmas memories for your family to treasure! Please click on the video and “learn more” button below for detailed information on this event as we celebrate the reason for the season together.
Our first-third graders will have their Christmas musical performances during this event as well.
Performance Times:
1st Grade: 6:00pm
2nd Grade: 6:30pm
3rd Grade: 7:00pm
*All performances will take place in the TCS gymnasium.
Upcoming Events
December
4th - HOUSE Color Dress Down Day (1st-3rd grades)
11th - Early Learning Christmas Programs & Classroom Parties (PreK-K5)
14th - Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience from 6:00-9:00pm
15th - Remote Learning Day/Last Day of the Semester
Last Week in Chapel
We had a great time in Chapel last week as Mrs. Duncan introduced our new Christmas Series called “Christmas Gifts”. In last week’s lesson, the students learned all about God’s gift of joy and the difference between joy and happiness. Because our source of joy is rooted in Jesus, no matter what life sends our way, we can have gladness of heart. When we choose to be in God’s presence, we experience His fullness of joy!
Whatchagaddaknow: “God Gives Joy To Every Girl And Boy!”
Power Verse: “…in your presence there is fullness of joy…” Psalm 16:11
Lower school sweet sleigh returns for christmas
The Lower School Sweet Sleigh is back this Christmas season! Students (preK-3rd) can purchase Christmas treats for $1 starting the week of November 27th through December 13th (while supplies last). The Sweet Sleigh will be available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. If you would like to participate, please send in cash with your child. Looking forward to celebrating the Christmas season together!
Christmas Spirit Week Themes for December 11th-14th
Join us in participating in a school-wide Christmas Spirit Week event from December 11-14th. Please see below for each day’s theme. Students should wear regular uniforms on the days they choose not to participate.
Monday - Red and Green - Rudolph Red and Grinch Green!
Tuesday - Ugly Sweater - Get All Sorts of Tacky!
Wednesday - Winter Wonderland - White and Blue Will Do!
Thursday - Christmas PJs!
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)
Third Grade Worship Team SignUp Opportunity
Our 3rd grade worship team has done an outstanding job leading other students to worship during our Chapel services this year. Our students have really enjoyed using their gifts and talents to honor God. More students have shown interest, so I am providing an additional opportunity for third graders to join the worship team for the second semester. If your third grader is interested, please click on the link to let me know. If your child is currently serving on our worship team, no further action is needed.
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.
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)