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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 290

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

Published December 14, 2025

Volume 290

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

As we enter this joyful season, I want to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas. This time of year is filled with wonder, gratitude, and celebration, and I am continually blessed by the joy your children bring to our school each day. Thank you for partnering with us, for supporting our teachers, and for helping make Trinity such a special place.

We have many exciting events and traditions coming up as we close out the semester. Please see the important information below regarding our Christmas Extravaganza, half-day dismissal details, and Christmas Spirit Week dress-up days. We look forward to celebrating Christmas together! 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. ~ Isaiah 9:6

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Dec 16-18: Half-Day Dismissals

  • Dec 18: Lower School Christmas Extravaganza

  • Dec 19th: Remote Learning Day (No Work Required - Merry Christmas!)

🎄 Save the Date: Lower School Christmas Extravaganza - December 18th!

Join us at Trinity Christian School’s main campus  for an evening full of Christmas  joy:

  • Student performances

  • Christmas Tree Stroll 

  • Winter inflatables, food trucks, and festive activities

  • Live nativity—our students are always mesmerized, and it’s a beautiful reminder of the season’s true meaning

  • Train rides and the favorite dual-lane snow tube ride

  • Fun for the whole family

This event is one of my favorites each year! I love watching families make memories and seeing the children’s excitement is truly special. You won’t want to miss this magical evening!

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!

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.

Chapel Moments

We had a great time in Chapel this week as Mrs. Moore shared a lesson titled “A Way in a Manger.” We talked about how Jesus came to make a way for every person on Earth to spend eternity in Heaven with Him. This is all made possible through the incredible gift God gave us that first Christmas morning, when Jesus left Heaven and came to Earth so that we could be forgiven of our sins and have the promise of eternal life with Him. We discussed how Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life!

Main Focus: Jesus came to make a way for us to go to Heaven!

Power Verse: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” John 14:6

Family Devotion

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. 

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!

TCS Lower School Apparel Store

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.

Lower School Uniform Requirements 2025-2026

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.

Submit Prayer Request

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!