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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 280

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

Published September 28, 2025

Volume 280

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

I’m excited to share with you that we have begun a new chapel series: “T.H.I.N.K. Before You Speak!” Over the course of six lessons, students will be learning about the power of their words and how God calls us to use them to build others up.

Each week, we’ll focus on one part of the T.H.I.N.K. acronym:

  • T – Is it True?

  • H – Is it Helpful?

  • I – Is it Inspiring?

  • N – Is it Necessary?

  • K – Is it Kind?

We will be using this same framework throughout the school day so that students are consistently reminded of how God calls us to speak.

Proverbs 18:21 reminds us, “The tongue has the power of life and death.” Together, we can help our children choose words that honor God, encourage others, and reflect the love of Christ.

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Oct 6: Fall Picture Retakes

  • Oct 9: Fall Family Fest & Open House 

  • Oct 10: Remote Learning Day

  • Oct 13: Fall Break - No School 

  • Oct 20: Report Cards Viewable on Blackbaud

  • Oct 21: First Grade Field Trip to Fields of Grace Flower Farm

  • Oct 23: National Crocs Day (wear Crocs to school)

  • Oct 27: Third Grade Field Trip to Wargo's Pumpkin Patch

  • Oct 28: Second Grade In-House STEM Field Trip

  • Oct 31: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

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! 

Lower School Fall Picture Retake Signup

Chapel Moments

We had a great time in Chapel this week as Mrs. Moore began our new series titled, T.H.I.N.K Before You Speak. In the first lesson, we discussed that words have power to build up others or tear them down. Through the story of creation found in Genesis 1-3, we talked about the power of God's words and how He used them to create the world! We also introduced the acronym T.H.I.N.K which is a tool to help students remember to ask themselves five essential questions before speaking: Is what you are about to say, True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kind. 

Whatchagaddaknow: “I Will Use My Words Carefully!”

Power Verse: “May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be pleasing to you.” Psalm 23:3

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!