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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 301

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

Published March 15, 2026

Volume 301

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Many of our Lower School students performed in Winnie the Pooh this past week, and it was absolutely adorable! We are so proud of our many star performers who worked hard, showed confidence, and brought the story to life on stage. Great job to our students and everyone who helped make the production such a success! 

Our 3rd grade students will take the Stanford Achievement Test Series (SAT-10) on Monday and Tuesday, March 16–17. This norm-referenced assessment provides a snapshot of student progress and measures growth and mastery of skills and content in comparison to a national standard.

Please make every effort to have your third grader present and on time both days so testing can begin promptly and disruptions are minimized. There will not be any makeup testing, so attendance during these two days is very important.

We also encourage students to get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast before coming to school so they can be focused and ready to do their best. Thank you for helping ensure a smooth and focused testing environment for our students.

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Mar 13: End of Third Quarter

  • Mar 16: K4 Field Trip to J&W PlayWorld

  • Mar 16: SAT10 Standardized Testing (3rd grade Only) 

  • Mar 17: SAT10 Standardized Testing (3rd grade Only) 

  • Mar 19: Elementary Talent Show @ 6:00pm

  • Mar 23: Kindergarten Graduation Pics

  • Mar 23: Report Cards Viewable on Blackbaud

  • Mar 23: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • Mar 27: Remote Learning Day

  • Mar 31: Third Grade Wax Museum

END OF YEAR EVENTS: COMING SOON

Here are some initial dates to keep in mind as we look towards the end of the 25-26 school year. More details to follow, but for now, mark these important dates on your calendar.

Save The Date

April 2 – Easter Celebrations & Early Learning Egg Hunts 

May 1 – K4 “Rockin’ into Kindergarten: 50’s Style”

May 8 – Kindergarten “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” Graduation Celebration

May 8 – K3 End of Year Celebration 

May 18 - Kindergarten Graduation (Evening Performance)

May 19 (Tentative) – 1st–3rd Grade End of Year Celebration

SAT10 Standardized Testing (3rd grade Only) 

Our Stanford 10 standardized testing for third graders is coming up in just one week! Please make sure to have your child present on March 16-17. Students will take this norm-referenced test to show growth and mastery of skills and content in comparison to a national standard. There will not be any makeup testing. Please make sure to have your child at school ON TIME to help reduce the disruptions of entering the test late.

🎤 Elementary Talent Show Is Back! ( 1st-5th Grade) 🎶

We are excited to announce the return of our Elementary Talent Show for students in 1st-5th grade! This beloved annual event is an evening performance that showcases the many talents of our elementary students and it’s always a highlight of the year.

Important Dates to Know:

  • Thank you to everyone who signed up!

  • Mandatory rehearsal Tuesday, March 17 from 5:30-7:30pm

  • Talent Show is Thursday, March 19 at 6:00pm

We can’t wait to see our students shine on stage! If you have questions or need more information, please email cathy.settle@tcslions.org.

Chapel Moments

We had a wonderful time in Chapel this week as Mrs. Moore taught our last lesson in our Listen Up series. In this series, we have talked about the importance of listening to God and to other wise voices in our lives. This week, we focused on the importance of using our voice to help others and to share God’s love through the message of the gospel. We discussed how our voice can be used to encourage others and build them up. Through the Bible story of Paul found in Acts 27:13-26, we discussed how Paul used kind, positive words even to people that were considered his enemy. 

Main Focus: We must be a voice that others can listen to!

Power Verse: “Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." Proverbs 16:24

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!