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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 276

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

Published August 31, 2025

Volume 276

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

I can’t believe August is almost over! I’m so proud of our students who have already learned routines and are settling in so well. Wishing all our Trinity families a restful and blessed Labor Day!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR.

  • Sept 1: Labor Day (No School)

  • Sept 12: K3 Pastries With Parents Event 

  • Sept 22-26: HOCO Week 

  • Oct 6: Fall Picture Retakes

K3 Pastries with Parents


K3 parents, join us on Friday, September 12th, at 8:30am for a special morning with your child! Enjoy a sweet treat and a scavenger hunt as your child shows you some of their favorite things at school.

Please RSVP and check your child’s Blackbaud page for details.

TCS Annual Fund

Big news – our Lower School faculty and staff are 100% ALL IN for this year's TCS Annual Fund! Their wholehearted participation reflects not only their daily dedication to nurturing and teaching our youngest learners, but also their deep belief in the mission and future of Trinity Christian School. It’s an honor to lead such a committed and caring team!

Picture Retakes

Fall Picture Retakes will be held on Monday, October 6. This is for any student who was absent on the original picture day or would like their photo retaken.

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. 

Chapel Moments

We had a great time in Chapel this week as Mrs. Moore continued our Psalm 23 series! In last week’s lesson, the students learned that God can give us the strength to face tough times. Through the story of Elijah found in 1 Kings, the students learned that when we are in our weakest moments, God can renew our strength. God's strength is perfect and it gives us all we need to follow the path that He has planned for us.  

Whatchagaddaknow: “When I am Weak, God Makes Me Strong!”

Power Verse: “He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.” Psalm 23:3

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. 

Bringing Reading Home—With Purpose (K-3rd)

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.

Show Your Trinity Pride! Order

Lower School Spirit Wear Here

Check out our fresh new spirit wear designs—perfect for dress-down days, events, or everyday wear. Spirit wear is completely optional, but a fun way for students and families to feel connected all year long!

Attendance & Absences

When your child is out, please send absence excuses (including doctor’s notes) to the right email:

Planned absences (family trips, etc.) should be sent in your child’s folder for teacher review and approval.

Thank you for helping us keep records accurate!

Dress Code Guidelines for K5-3rd Grades

Before the year kicks off, take a look at our Dress Code Overview to brush up on the guidelines.

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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

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.

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!