Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School
Published November 9, 2025
Volume 286
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal
The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph
This week, we have the joy of celebrating our Lower School family veterans during the week of Veteran’s Day! We are so grateful for the brave men and women who have served our country, and we look forward to honoring them in a special way.
Veterans are invited to join their students for lunch on their scheduled lunchtime. We’ll have a reserved seating area to make our guests feel extra special and to give students the chance to personally say, “Thank you for your service.”
While you’re here, be sure to stop by our Veteran Hero Wall and snap a photo with your student—a beautiful way to remember this special time together. A heartfelt thank you to all the families who sent in photos and stories for our Veteran Hero Wall! It is a beautiful display of honor, gratitude, and legacy.
Space is limited to one class per grade level each day, so please RSVP using the link below.
Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR
Nov 19: Operation Shoeboxes Due (more info soon)
Nov 21: Preschool & Kindergarten Thanksgiving Celebrations & Lower School Classroom Parties
Nov 24-28: Thanksgiving Break
Dec 10: House Color Day (1st-3rd)
Dec 18: Lower School Christmas Extravaganza
Reminder: God's Word on Gratitude
Reading Challenge!
We are excited to continue our new reading challenge for 1st–3rd graders: God's Word on Gratitude! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to grow in thankfulness and deepen their love for God's Word. Students are encouraged to complete all five challenges anytime during our three-week November window.
Families are encouraged to read together! This challenge is designed to be a sweet time of family connection and a meaningful way to nurture grateful hearts as we prepare for Thanksgiving.
Student booklets were sent home in your child's folder. Keep an eye out for Monday’s email with all the details!
Operation Christmas Child
It’s that wonderful time of year again when Trinity Christian School partners with Operation Christmas Child (OCC) to pack shoebox gifts for children in need! OCC is the largest project of Samaritan’s Purse, with a mission to share God’s love in a tangible way and, together with local churches worldwide, spread the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of all nations.
Thanksgiving Celebrations Next Week:
Friday, November 21st
We are so thankful for our school family and look forward to celebrating the blessings of this season together.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” – Psalm 107:1
Preschool: Parents are invited to a joyful time of thankfulness with food and songs in the Early Learning gym. Check Blackbaud for your class’s celebration time.
Kindergarten: Join us at 1:30 p.m. for a short performance and a special Thanksgiving bracelet activity.
1st–3rd Grades: Students will enjoy a classroom celebration focused on gratitude and fellowship.
DISMISSAL DETAILS FOR OPTIONAL HALF DAYS
As we look towards the last week in December, please note we will have our optional half-day dismissal days for: Tues, Dec 16, Wed, Dec 17 and Thurs, Dec 18 as usual.
Be on the lookout next week for specific details regarding dismissal times for the last week of the semester.
🎄 Save the Date: Lower School Christmas Extravaganza - December 18th!
Join us in the evening at Trinity Christian School for our Lower School Christmas Extravaganza! Watch our students shine in holiday performances, stroll through beautifully decorated Christmas trees, enjoy inflatables, food trucks, a live nativity, and festive fun for the whole family. Celebrate the season with us—you won’t want to miss it!
Chapel Moments
In Chapel Mrs. Randolph led a lesson called Give Thanks, teaching students that we must live a life of thankfulness. Through the story of the ten lepers, students learned the importance of expressing gratitude to God for everything He has done for us and will continue to do. We reflected on James 1:17 (“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father…..”).
Main Focus: We must live a life of thankfulness.
Whatchaddaknow: I will be thankful every single day!
Power Verse: “Give thanks to the LORD and proclaim His greatness.” – 1 Chronicles 16:8
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.
Chess Club - Championship Chess, Coach Rodney Lewis - rlewis_29@gmail.com.
Dance Club - see Performing Arts section or email instructor - tara.christian@tcslions.org
Drama Club - see Performing Arts section of Pride. Performing Arts Drama Club
Running Club - Running Club Sign Up - Coach Cassie Richardson. - cassie.richardson@tcslions.org
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.
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:
Preschool & Kindergarten → ls.attendance@tcslions.org
1st–3rd Grade → attendance@tcslions.org
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:
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.
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 Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)
LS Assistant Principal - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)
LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)
LS Director of Enrichment and Spiritual Development - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org)
LS Executive Coordinator - Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)
(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore