Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School
Published January 11, 2026
Volume 292
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal
The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph
I am excited to share the following message from Jennifer Duncan, who has been working hard behind the scenes to organize our upcoming Arctic Adventure Book Fair. Mrs. Duncan has thoughtfully planned a wonderful experience for our students and families, and I know you will feel her heart for reading and biblical immersion woven throughout every detail. Here is what Mrs. Duncan has to say:
Our Arctic Adventure Book Fair is kicking off this week, and we can't wait for students to bundle up their imaginations and explore a world of wonderful stories! From snowy adventures to heartwarming tales, this year's fair is designed to spark a love of reading and make choosing a book an exciting experience for every child.
Our book fair selections are thoughtfully chosen. We have partnered with a trusted, Christian-friendly provider that shares our commitment to offering wholesome reading options for our students, so you can feel confident about what your child brings home. Students will enjoy a wide variety of engaging titles that are both age-appropriate and meaningful. Even more special, our representative is a former pastor who is passionate about helping children discover the joy of reading through uplifting and positive books.
Monday evening, from 3:30–7:00 pm, is Parents Night. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating reading, curiosity, and adventure as our students embark on this Arctic exploration — one book at a time!
Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR
Jan 12-16: Lower School Book Fair
Jan 14: 100th Day of School
Jan 15: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)
Jan 16: Grandparents’ Day (No School)
Jan 19: MLK Holiday (No School)
Feb 3: First Grade In-House STEM Field Trip
Feb 6: Superbowl Dress Down Day
Feb 13: Valentines Day Class Parties/Dress Down Day
Feb 16-20: Winter Break
Feb 24: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)
100th Day of School Celebration, January 14th
We are getting ready to celebrate being 100 days smarter! Our teachers have lots of fun activities planned to make this a special day for students.
100th Day T-shirts are available for purchase if your child would like to join in the fun! Click the link below for all the details on ordering.
www.gracefulpeachboutique.com/collections/tcs-100th-day-shirts
Ordering is open until January 9th at 6pm. Your order will be delivered to the school before the 100th day. Participation is completely optional.
It’s going to be a great day of learning, laughter, and celebration!
A Lower School Arctic Adventure Book Fair
Our Lower School is excited to host an Arctic Adventure Book Fair from January 9–16! We look forward to welcoming our Lower School families, parents, and grandparents for this fun and meaningful event that encourages a love of reading.
Special Shopping Days
Monday, January 12th from 3:30–7:00 PM – Parents Night
Friday, January 16th from 8:30 AM–1:00 PM – Grandparents Day (Pass it on! Grandparents are warmly invited to visit the Book Fair at Main Campus on this special day.)
Location
Main Campus – Building 1 (New location this year!)
Payment Options
Cash, check, credit card, and prepay options are accepted.
For additional details, please refer to your child’s Blackbaud class page for specific class schedules. We look forward to a fun and memorable Book Fair week and hope to see you there.
Chapel Moments
We had a wonderful time in chapel last week as Mrs. Duncan introduced our first series of the New Year, Epic: Bible Stories That Will Blow Your Mind! Through the story of Noah and his family, students learned that life can bring storms that shake us - moments filled with trouble, fear, and difficulty. But, when we choose to trust and obey God as Noah did, even in the hardest moments, we'll see His miracles at work in our own lives!
Whatchagaddaknow: “When I'm In A Storm, God Will Keep Me Safe!”
Power Verse: “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1
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