Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School
Published August 30, 2026
Volume 320
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal
The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph
Tomorrow, August 31, is our first Lower School DEN DAY! We are excited to officially kick off our new Lion Leadership Program and begin building our Den traditions together.
Students should wear their Den color! Any appropriate school attire in their Den color is perfect for Den Day.
Official Den shirts are available to order and will be ready in September. These shirts are a fun option for future Den Days but are not required. Students may always wear other appropriate school attire on their Den color.
Click the link below to order your child's Den shirt.
We can't wait to celebrate our first Den Day together!
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
~Proverbs 3:5
Grade Level Dens
Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR
Aug 24 - Fall Picture Day
Aug 31 - Den Color Day (Let’s go! It’s our first Lower School Den Day!)
Sept 4 - Remote Learning Day
Sep 7 - Labor Day Holiday
Sept 21 - Den Color Day
Sept 25 - First Responder’s Day
Sep 28 - Oct 3 - Homecoming Week
DRESS DOWN DAY OPPORTUNITY
As the college football season gets underway this weekend, we are giving our students a chance to show off their fandom with a special dress down day on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd. Students may wear t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats that support their favorite team! Normal dress code pants/jeans/shorts/skirts should be worn.
We had a great time in Chapel this week as Mrs. Randolph kicked off our next six-week series, Life Lab! Throughout this series, we will be learning about the essential elements of a healthy Christian life.
Last week’s lesson focused on JOY! We learned that joy is a choice and that we can still have joy even when we are experiencing difficult things. Our circumstances may change, but God does not. We can choose joy because we know that God is always with us!
Main Focus: We must be full of the joy of the Lord.
Power Verse: “But let the godly rejoice... Let them be filled with joy.”~ Psalm 68:3
Whatchagaddaknow: “I’ll Be Full Of The Joy Of The Lord!”
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.
The finish line is in sight, and the athletic home your child will grow into is just one gift away from becoming a reality.
ELEMENTARY CLUBS
CHESS CLUB INTEREST
Coach Rodney Lewis and Championship Chess present a systematic, fun way to build chess skills during chess instruction and supervised play. Learn more here.
Cost? - $219 for the Fall Session (Aug 27-Nov 5 - Thursdays 3-4 pm)
Chess Contact: Rodney Lewis 770-560-1071 rodneylewis33@gmail.com
School Contact: Lisa Railey, 770-251-6770 lisa.railey@tcslions.org
ELEMENTARY RUNNING CLUB
Open to Lower School Students in Grades 1, 2, and 3. For more details and how to register you student, please click the button below:
ART CLUB
ART CLUB INFORMATION
Art Club is back! Students will enjoy fun, hands-on art projects, explore new materials and techniques, express their creativity, and build friendships in a welcoming, encouraging environment. All experience levels are welcome!
Registration: Registration is open now and closes on September 1. After registration closes, I will organize Art Club groups and assign each student to a meeting day. Parents will receive an email with their child's assigned Art Club day on September 4.
Cost: $125 for the 6-week session. Payment is due at registration via Venmo @rekegatlin
Schedule: Fall Art Club will meet for a 6-week session beginning the week of September 14 and ending the week of October 26. Meeting days will be assigned after registration closes.
Mondays: Grades 1 - 2 and Thursdays: Grades 3-5.
Dismissal to Art Club: Students will be picked up from their classrooms and escorted to the art room.
Student Pick-Up: Parents/guardians should pick up at 5:30 p.m.
Questions: Please email reke.gatlin@tcslions.org
Registration Form: https://forms.gle/DZV1F9LFx8VGFyaHA
Not quite ready to register?: https://forms.gle/kkC4jpnjkLmPaLUt6
LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR
Show your school spirit all year long! Lower School families have the opportunity to purchase optional grade-level spirit wear. Click the link below to browse available items and place your order. Spirit wear is completely optional but is a fun way for students to show their school pride throughout the year!
Uniform Guidelines
As you prepare for the new school year, please review our uniform requirements to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school. Click the link below to view the complete uniform guidelines. This information can also be found in the Parent-Student Handbook for your convenience.
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