Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School
Published November 15, 2026
Volume 331
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal
We are looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with our Preschool and Kindergarten students! These special times are a wonderful opportunity to gather, celebrate, and give thanks for God's many blessings.
Preschool Thanksgiving Programs – Friday, November 20
Our preschool students are excited to share their special Thanksgiving programs with family and friends! Classroom parties will immediately follow each program.
9:00 AM: Farr, Dollar, Upshaw
10:30 AM: Byrom
12:30 PM: Hollingsworth, Hickman
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Parties – November 17–19
Our Kindergarten classes are looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving together! To help with parking and provide a more enjoyable experience for our families, parties will be spread across three days. All parties will take place from 12:45–1:15 PM.
Tuesday, November 17: Kuehl, McAuley
Wednesday, November 18: Rollins, Lackey
Thursday, November 19: Calvert, Ross
We look forward to celebrating this special season of gratitude with our Trinity families!
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 18 - Operation Christmas Child Showboxes Due
Nov 20 - Preschool Thanksgiving Programs
Nov 20 - Thanksgiving Celebrations
Nov 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break
Nov 30 - Den Color Day
Dec 1 - Progress Learning K-3rd (ELA)
Dec 8 - Progress Learning K-3rd (Math)
Dec 11 - Christmas Colors Dress Down Day
Dec 17 - Lower School Christmas Extravaganza
HALF-DAY DISMISSAL PLANNING
Looking ahead to our final week of December, we will once again be offering half day dismissals. Please note we will have our optional half-day dismissals for: Tues, Dec 15, Wed, Dec 16 along with a required half-day dismissal on Thur, Dec 17.
Optional Half-Day Dismissal Dates: Tues, Dec 15 — Wed, Dec 16
Required Half-Day Dismissal Date: Thurs, Dec 17 — NO AFTER SCHOOL AVAILABLE
BUILDING 1 DISMISSAL - PreK-Kindergarten
Note: The PreK-Kindergarten Office will close at 10:45 am and will not reopen until the dismissal line ends.
11:00 am - All PreK-Kindergarten students will dismiss. Students who are normally dismissed at 2:00 pm will be released at this time via carline.
For the optional half days on Tuesday and Wednesday, PreK-Kindergarten students may remain at school free of charge until 2:20pm. After 2:20pm, regular after school rates will apply. If you need to pick up your child after the half-day dismissal ends at 11:20, you may do so via the PreK-Kindergarten office until 12:30pm and then the main office until 2:20pm. After 2:20pm all students will be sent to after school where regular rates will apply. If your child is remaining at school past the half-day dismissal, please send a sack lunch for the afternoon. All of our students will be enjoying either a breakfast or brunch option provided by SAGE due to the half day dismissal.
BUILDING 2-4 DISMISSAL - 1st-8th Grades
Note: The Main Office will close at 11:15 am and will not reopen until the dismissal line ends.
11:30 am - Elementary (1st-5th) will dismiss. Students who are normally dismissed at 2:30 pm will be released at this time.
12:00pm - Middle School (6th-8th) will dismiss. Students in 6th-8th grade along with siblings in PreK-5th grade may be picked up at this time.
Note: If you attempt to go through the car line to pick up a middle school student prior to 12:00, you may be required to re-enter the car line as middle school students will not be available for pickup until after 12:00pm. This is the same procedure as our 2:30 and 3:00 pm dismissals each day.
For the optional half days on Tuesday and Wednesday, students may remain at school free of charge until 3:30pm. After 3:30pm, regular after school rates will apply. If you need to pick up your child after the half-day dismissal ends at 12:30, you may do so via the main office until 3:30pm. After 3:30pm all students will be sent to after school where regular rates will apply. If your child is remaining at school past the half-day dismissal, please send a sack lunch for the afternoon. All of our students will be enjoying either a breakfast or brunch option provided by SAGE due to the half day dismissal.
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!
Chapel Moments
We had a fun week in chapel as Mrs. Randolph shared the second lesson in our series, “What’s His Name?” This week, we learned that one of Jesus’ names is Counselor! When we don’t know what to do or which direction to take, we can turn to Jesus for help. He knows the best path for our lives and promises to give us the wisdom and guidance we need. What a wonderful reminder that we can always trust Him to lead us!
Power Verse: “The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.’” ~ Psalm 32:8
Whatchagaddaknow: When I Don’t Know What To Do, I Know God Will See Me Through!”
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.
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