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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 279

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

Published September 21, 2025

Volume 279

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

We are looking forward to an exciting week together as we celebrate Homecoming at TCS!

Homecoming Spirit Week Dress Down Days
 Homecoming Spirit Week is always a highlight on campus!

Here’s the lineup:

  • Monday – “Slumber Party”: Wear pajamas

  • Tuesday – “Dress As Something Your First Name Starts With”: Be creative!

  • Wednesday – “Group Matching Day”: Team up with friends

  • Thursday – “UGA vs. Alabama”: Show your team spirit

  • Friday – “Wacky Tacky TCS Day”: Go all out with purple and black

Homecoming Events

  • 🎉 School-Wide Parade – Monday Night
     Don’t forget to join us for our Homecoming Parade on Monday evening! It’s the perfect way to kick off the week and celebrate together as a school family.

  • 🏈 Friday Night Football Game
     Wrap up Spirit Week by cheering on the Lions as they take on Whitewater in our Homecoming football game! (I’ll be cheering especially loud for #24 and #10—my boys!)

We can’t wait to celebrate with you—see you at these special events!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR.

  • Sept 22-26: HOCO Week 

  • Sept 22: Homecoming Parade

  • Sept 26: Homecoming Game

  • Oct 6: Fall Picture Retakes

  • Oct 9: Fall Family Fest & Open House 

  • Oct 10: Remote Learning Day

  • Oct 13: Fall Break - No School

Chapel Moments

It was a fun week in chapel as Mrs. Duncan wrapped up our Psalm 23 series, Livin’ the Sheep Life. In last week's lesson, through the story of Mephibosheth, students saw a wonderful picture of what it looks like for someone as undeserving as us to be able to live in the house of the King forever! What a wonderful promise!

Power Verse: “Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life and I will live in the house of the Lord forever." -Psalm 23:6

Whatchagaddaknow: “I Will Live In God’s House Forever!”

FALL Picture Retakes

Fall picture retakes are coming up on October 6th. If you/your child needs a picture retake or was not here on the original date, please fill out this form by October 1st. Let me know if you have any questions! 

Fall Picture Retake Form

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. 

Intramural Basketball - SIGN UP TODAY

Deadline: October 15th

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. 

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!