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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 203

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

Published January 14, 2024

Volume 203

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Our Book Fair was a huge success. Thank you for your support! It was so fun seeing the joy on our student's faces as they selected their favorite books along with a few fun items! What better way to conclude a book fair than to begin a 10,000-Page Reading Challenge!!! Have your child grab their books and let’s read! Our challenge will run from January 12th - February 15th. Teachers will send home a reading log to keep track of your child’s reading. Let’s Go, Lower School!!! Together, we can reach the 10,000 page goal!

Upcoming Events

January

  • 15th - School Holiday/No School

  • 18th - 100 Days of School

  • January 12th - February 15th: Reading Challenge

Last Week in Chapel

We had a great time in Chapel this week as Mrs. Moore taught our first lesson in our series titled, The Rock. In this series, we will learn all about the Apostle Peter. In last week’s lesson, the students learned that Peter was just a normal fisherman until Jesus called him to be one of His disciples. Peter had to be willing to leave everything behind and follow Jesus. God wants us to be willing to do the same and put Him first in our life.

Whatchagaddaknow: “If I'm gonna follow Jesus, I have to give him my all!”

Power Verse: “So you cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own.” Luke 14:33

100 Days of School & Optional T-shirt Purchase

On January 18th we will celebrate 100 days of school! Each grade level will incorporate a special theme for the day for attire and activities. Please refer to your child’s Blackbaud page for more details specifically for your child’s grade level celebration. 

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