Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School
Published November 23, 2025
Volume 288
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal
The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph
As we approach Thanksgiving, we are reminded of how grateful we are for our wonderful school family. We are thankful for your partnership, support, and the trust you place in us each day. Your children bring joy, curiosity, and laughter to our classrooms, and it is a blessing to walk alongside them as they grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
May your Thanksgiving be filled with rest, gratitude, and meaningful time with family and friends. We pray your homes are filled with warmth, peace, and the joy that comes from a thankful heart.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever his faithfulness continues through all generations. ~ Psalm 100:4-5
Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR
Nov 24-28: Thanksgiving Break
Dec 5: Third Grade Worship Team Trip to Palmetto Parks Nursing Home
Dec 9: Progress Learning (ELA) for K5-3rd grade
Dec 10: House Color Day (1st-3rd)
Dec 11: Progress Learning (Math) for K5-3rd grade
Dec 16-18: Half-Day Dismissals
Dec 18: Lower School Christmas Extravaganza
Dec 19th: Remote Learning Day (No Work Required - Merry Christmas!)
Lower School Sweet Sleigh
The Lower School Sweet Sleigh is back this Christmas season! Students will have the option of purchasing Christmas treats for $2 starting the week of December 1 through December 12 (while supplies last). These will be available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you would like to participate, please send in cash with your child. Looking forward to celebrating the Christmas season together!
Progress Learning Mid-Year Testing (K5-3rd Grade)
On December 9th and 11th, we will be conducting our mid-year benchmark assessment for both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. It's important to note that these assessments are designed to evaluate students' understanding of the academic concepts covered so far this school year and to measure their academic growth as an individual student since the initial benchmark test. Remember, these assessments do not contribute to their academic grades. Students are encouraged to eat a healthy breakfast and arrive at school on time, as testing will begin promptly each morning.
Christmas Spirit Week, December 15th-18th
Monday, December 15 – Rudolph Red or Grinch Green
Tuesday, December 16 – Tacky/Ugly Christmas Sweater
Wednesday, December 17 – Winter Wonderland (Blue/White)
Thursday, December 18 – Christmas Pajamas
We can’t wait to see everyone’s Christmas cheer! 🎁✨
DISMISSAL DETAILS FOR OPTIONAL HALF DAYS
As we look towards the holiday season, we wanted to communicate our plan for our optional half-day dismissals in December for the final week of the semester. Please review the information below and let us know if you have any questions.
Optional Half-Day Dismissal Dates: Tues, Dec 16 — Wed, Dec 17
Required Half-Day Dismissal Dates: Thurs, Dec 18 — THERE WILL BE NO AFTER SCHOOL OPTION ON THIS DAY
Dismissal Times: Note this is a change from years past. We are attempting to stagger our dismissal times to help alleviate some of the traffic issues that occur during the holiday season in Peachtree City. We are also hoping this will help speed up the dismissal line overall. The Main Office will close at 11:45am and will not reopen until the dismissal line ends.
12:00pm - Elementary (1st-5th) will dismiss. Only students in 1st-5th grade will be dismissed at this time. If you have a middle school student to pick up as well, please see information below.
12:30pm - Middle School (6th-8th) will dismiss. Students in 6th-8th grade along with siblings in 1st-5th grade will be dismissed at this time. If you only have Elementary students to pick up, please plan to do so prior to 12:30pm.
Note: If you attempt to go through the car line to pick up a middle school student prior to 12:30, you may be required to re-enter the car line as middle school students will not be available for pickup until after 12:30pm.
For the optional half days on Tuesday and Wednesday, students may remain at school free of charge until 3:30pm. After 3:30pm, regular after school rates will apply. If you need to pick up your child after the half-day dismissal ends, you may do so by either:
1. Picking up your child via the Main Office until 3pm.
2. Picking up your child via the normal Afternoon Dismissal line between 3-3:30pm.
****GO CHURCH CAMPUS INFORMATION****
EARLY LEARNING AT GO CHURCH INFORMATION FOR DECEMBER 16 and 17th : The Early Learning students at our Go Church campus will dismiss from 11:30 to 12:00pm. Due to the half day dismissal, we will not offer the Junior Lions dismissal option. Early Learning students will be transported to the main campus for the Agape program at 2:10pm.
EARLY LEARNING AT GO CHURCH INFORMATION FOR DECEMBER 18th: Transportation will NOT be provided to the main campus for Early Learning students.
🎄 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
Last week, we wrapped up our “Windows” series in Chapel as Pastor Kami taught about three ways we can open windows of opportunity that seem closed: PRAY, GIVE, and GO. Our students put “GIVE” into action by blessing others through Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, and together we practiced “PRAY” as we prayed over every child who will receive them.
Pastor Kami also shared the story of her daughter, Hannah, who felt called to be a missionary at just nine years old. Now, at 21, after graduating from TCS and Southeastern University, she followed that call and left two weeks ago to serve in Micronesia.
What a powerful reminder that no matter how young our students are, they can always say “YES” to Jesus!
Whatchagaddaknow: I Will Pray, Give, and Go!
Power Verse: “And the Good News about the kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it…” Matthew 24:14
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