Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School
Published September 15, 2024
Volume 233
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal
The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph
What an incredible Homecoming Week we’ve had! It was fantastic to see our students fully engage in the week with such creativity and enthusiasm. The variety and imagination displayed in their costumes were nothing short of fantastic, and it made the week even more memorable. Thank you for your continued support and for making Homecoming Week so special.
UPCOMING DATES
Sept 24 - House Color Day for 1st-3rd Grades
Sept 30 - PreK4 Field Trip to Wargo's Pumpkin Patch
Oct 3 - 1st Grade Field Trip to Southern Belle Farms
Oct 4 - Remote Learning Day & End of Q1
Oct 7 - Fall Break
Oct 10 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Wargo's Pumpkin Patch
Oct 14 - Picture Retake Day
Oct 14 - Report Cards Viewable on Blackbaud
Oct 23 - National Crocs Day (students may wear crocs with normal school uniform)
Oct 24 - Second Grade In-House STEM Field Trip
Oct 25 - K5 Field Trip to Iron P Homestead
Oct 31 - House Color Day for 1st-3rd
ANNUAL FUND SEASON
We are excited about the opportunity for our Trinity family to give in support of each of our students! Mark your calendars for this special upcoming campaign.
Prayer Requests
Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning to pray over our students and families. If you have a prayer request, we would love to pray for you specifically. We believe in the power of prayer and are committed to supporting our families through this dedicated time of intercession.
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up." I Thessalonians 5:11
How to Submit a Prayer Request:
Fill Out the Form: Provide details about your request in the form below by clicking on the link. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with.
Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.
Last Week in Chapel
Last week in Chapel, we had a special moment as our third grade worship team led our Lower School students in praise and worship for the first time this year. We’re excited to see what this group will bring throughout the year. Mrs. Randolph kicked off a new six-week series called "No Name," where we’ll explore important lessons from some incredible yet unnamed people in the Bible. This week, we focused on the "Four Fantastic Friends" from Mark 2:1-12.
From this story, we learned the importance of doing whatever it takes to bring our friends to Jesus. Whether it’s inviting them to church, sharing God’s love, praying with them, or showing kindness, good friends introduce their friends to Jesus.
Main Focus: It's our job to bring our friends to Jesus.
Power Verse: “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” Mark 16:15
Whatchagaddaknow: I will bring my friends to Jesus!
Online Reading Resource for 1st-3rd Grades
Student login information for Lower School's reading curriculum will be sent home soon! This resource provides families with an opportunity to review vocabulary words, grammar skills, and spelling patterns through interactive games. In addition, students can review the reading story that is read throughout the week in class. Teachers have beautifully woven a Biblical perspective within each lesson to connect and apply God's truths throughout this curriculum. As you navigate the online resource, we encourage parents to discuss those Biblical principles with their child as they will not be evident in the curriculum itself. As with any online learning, we recommend parent supervision. We feel this resource will strengthen the partnership between the classroom and home to ensure academic success for all students. When you login, select the reading book image to launch the online program.
LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR
This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!
Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.
See design styles below:
Friday Night Game Night Experience
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.
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.
Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)
LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)
Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade
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 Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org)
Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program
(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore