Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School
Published October 25, 2026
Volume 328
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal
The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph
Congratulations, 3rd Grade!
A big congratulations to our 3rd graders for winning our First Quarter Den Challenge! Last Friday, we celebrated their victory with a special trip to our Celebration Station, where students enjoyed delicious ice cream floats! We are so proud of our 3rd graders and their hard work throughout the quarter. Way to go, 3rd Grade! Keep up the great work, Lions!
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
~Proverbs 3:5
Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR
Oct 26 - Den Color Day
Nov 6 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to The Farm
Nov 9-10 - K5 Field Trip to the Atlanta Children’s Museum
Nov 20th - Preschool Thanksgiving Programs
Nov 20th - Thanksgiving Celebrations
Nov 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break
Nov 30 - Den Color Day
Early Learning Thanksgiving Celebrations
Preschool Thanksgiving Programs – Friday, November 20
9:00 AM – Farr / Dollar / Upshaw
10:30 AM – Byrom
12:30 PM – Hollingsworth / Hickman
Classroom parties will follow each program.
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Parties | 12:45–1:15 PM
To help accommodate parking, Kindergarten celebrations will take place across three days.
Tuesday, November 17: Kuehl / McAuley
Wednesday, November 18: Rollins / Lackey
Thursday, November 19: Calvert / Ross
Chapel Moments
This week in chapel, we continued our Buried Treasure series, where we are digging deep like treasure hunters to discover what Jesus teaches us about money and possessions. Through the parable in Luke 12, students learned the importance of guarding our hearts against greed and finding contentment in what God has given us. We were reminded that earthly treasures do not last forever, and we cannot take our possessions to heaven. The greatest treasure we can have is a relationship with Jesus, and our hearts should always place God first!
Power Verse: “And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?” ~ Mark 8:36
Whatchagaddaknow: God Matters More Than My Stuff
Pre-Absence Request Form
Planning a family trip or other scheduled absence? Please complete the Pre-Absence Request Form in advance of any planned absence. Once completed, the form should be submitted to Mrs. Ashley Moore at ashley.moore@tcslions.org for review.
Lower School Spirit Wear & DEN Shirts
Show your school spirit all year long! Lower School families have the opportunity to purchase optional grade-level spirit wear, including our official Den shirts. Spirit wear is a fun way for students to show their school pride throughout the year, and Den shirts are the perfect choice for Den Days!
Click the link below to browse available items and place your order!
Our Lower School administration team meets every Wednesday 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.
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.
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:
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