Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School
Published November 1, 2026
Volume 329
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal
The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph
It's hard to believe November is already here! As we enter this season of gratitude, I am reminded of just how much we have to be thankful for at Trinity. This month brings so many special opportunities for our students to celebrate God's goodness, show kindness to others, and make sweet memories with their families. We are looking forward to a wonderful month together!
There are several important updates in this week's newsletter, so be sure to take a look!
Operation Christmas Child – Learn how your family can help share God's love with children around the world through a special shoebox gift.
Preschool Thanksgiving Programs & Parties – Check out the dates and times for our upcoming celebrations.
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Parties – Find your child's scheduled party date.
November Reading Challenge – We're celebrating gratitude through reading this month!
Lunch with Our Heroes – We're looking forward to honoring our family veterans by inviting them to enjoy lunch with their student during Veterans Day week. Space is limited, so be sure to register!
Christmas Extravaganza – Save the Date! Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 17, from 5:00–8:00 PM! We can't wait to celebrate the joy of the Christmas season with our Trinity families. More details coming soon!
We have so much to be thankful for, and our Trinity families are certainly at the top of that list!
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. ~Proverbs 3:5
Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR
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
Dec 17 - Lower School Christmas Extravaganza
Reading Challenge
We're excited to launch our November reading challenge, God's Word on Gratitude, for our PreK-3rd grade students! Throughout our three-week challenge, students will complete 5 days of Bible reading designed to grow their love for God's Word and nurture grateful hearts. Families will have the opportunity to read and grow together as we prepare for the Thanksgiving season!
Challenge resources will come home in Monday's folder. Watch for a follow-up email on Monday with all the details!
Operation Christmas Child
We are excited to once again partner with Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, to share God’s love with children around the world! Through the simple gift of a shoebox, our Trinity families have the opportunity to bless children in need while helping share the hope and Good News of Jesus Christ.
Be on the lookout for a flyer coming home with your student on Monday, November 2, with more information about how your family can participate.
All completed shoeboxes are due Wednesday, November 18!
Lunch With Our Heroes
We are excited to celebrate our family veterans during the second week of November in honor of Veterans Day! Veterans are invited to join their student for lunch during their regularly scheduled lunchtime. We will have a special seating area set aside to honor our guests and give students an opportunity to share their gratitude for their service. Guests are welcome to bring a special lunch to enjoy with their student or purchase lunch from Sage dining when they arrive.
Space is limited to one class per grade level each day, so please RSVP using the appropriate link below.
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
In our final lesson of the Buried Treasure chapel series, we learned that God provides all of our blessings and we must always remember to put Him first in our hearts and lives.Through the story of the Rich Young Ruler in Matthew 19, we learned that the things we treasure most reveal what we love most. Jesus wants us to trust Him rather than our possessions and to store up treasures in Heaven by loving God, obeying His Word, giving generously, and showing kindness to others. We discussed that God wants to be first in our hearts because what we treasure most shows what we love most!
Main Focus: I Must Store Up Treasures in Heaven!
Power Verse: “Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be." ~Matthew 6:21
Save the Date! Christmas Extravaganza
Thursday, December 17, 2026 | 5:00–8:00pm
It's never too early to get excited about Christmas at Trinity! Mark your calendars for one of our favorite nights of the year, our annual Lower School Christmas Extravaganza!
We look forward to a wonderful evening filled with student performances, our Christmas Tree Stroll, food trucks, inflatables, train rides, a live nativity, and plenty of festive fun for the whole family! It's a special opportunity for our Trinity community to come together, make sweet memories, and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas - the birth of our Savior!
Stay tuned for more details.
Thanksgiving Art Club Workshop
A Little Creativity, A Lot of Thankfulness!
Celebrate the season with a special Thanksgiving art workshop filled with creativity, color, and fall-inspired fun! Young artists will have the opportunity to create festive artwork, explore their creativity, and enjoy a little holiday magic along the way.
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Workshop Dates: November 16–19, 2026
Open to: Kindergarten–2nd Grade
Time: 3:45–5:15 PM
Registration Fee: $85
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/WgN7WQzwQZd8VyJ49
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 13
3rd Grade - 5th Grade Workshop Dates: November 9th and 12th (Two Day Session)
Open to: 3rd-5th Grade
Time: 3:45–5:15 PM
Registration Fee: $50
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/1UZFLAk6fd8i6JMV7
Registration Deadline: Friday, November 6
Space is limited. Students must complete the registration form and submit payment through Venmo to @rekegatlin to secure their spot. Payments are nonrefundable because supplies are purchased and prepared in advance.
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