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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 206

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

Published February 4, 2024

Volume 206

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

Upcoming Events

February

  • January 12th - February 15th - Reading Challenge

  • 8th - House Color Dress Down Day (1st-3rd)

  • 9th - Super Bowl Dress Down - wear your favorite team apparel with uniform bottoms

  • 14th - Valentine’s Day Dress Down - wear red or pink with uniform bottoms

  • 19th - 23rd - Winter Break

Last Week in Chapel

Mrs. Randolph continued our series about the life of Peter. In this lesson, we learned that followers of Jesus have to be willing to do what God wants, not what they want. When Jesus asked the disciples, “Who do people say that I am?”, Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” We learned that we each have to choose for ourselves - “Is Jesus MY Lord?”. 

Main Focus: We must obey Jesus, no matter the cost.

Power Verse: ….”If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me….” Mark 8:34

Whatchagaddaknow: If I want to follow Jesus, I must obey.

Join Our 10,000-Page Reading Challenge!!! 

Our reading challenge will run from January 12th - February 15th. Teachers sent 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!

Black History Month

We are excited to celebrate diversity with an emphasis on black history during February. While focusing on the words foundation, innovation, and transformation, each grade level will learn about various leaders and their contributions and influence on our society. Please take a look at your child's Blackbaud class page for more details.

Lower school Valentine’s Sweet cart

The Lower School Sweet Cart is back for Valentine's Day! Students will have the option of purchasing a Valentine's Day treat for $1 from January 29-February 12 (while supplies last). These will be available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you would like to participate, please send in $1 cash with your child. Looking forward to celebrating Valentine's Day together!

Valentine’s Celebrations

We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Wednesday,  February 14th. Please refer to your child’s Blackbaud class page for specifics regarding your child’s celebration.

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.  

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