Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School
Published February 28, 2021
Volume 73
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal
The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph
We are so excited to have our students back on campus this week! We have lots of fun activities planned for the month of March. Stay tuned!
Last Week in Chapel
Last week’s Chapel lesson was a continuation on our series “Every Soul Matters to God”.
Main Focus: Jesus died for EVERY person in the world!
Power Verse: For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
Whatchagaddaknow: Jesus Died Because You Matter To God!
Read Across America Week, March 1st-5th
We are excited to celebrate the week of March 1-5 with the following dress down days.
Monday: Pajama Day (I’m Not Going to Get Up Today)
Tuesday: Crazy Sock Day (Fox in Socks)
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday: Wear mismatched/backwards clothes. (Wacky Wednesday)
Thursday: College/Career Day: Wear a college shirt or dress as your favorite career choice. (Oh, The Places You Will Go)
Friday: Crazy Hat Day: Wear your favorite/crazy hat. (The Cat in the Hat)
Mobile Library Cart for 1st-3rd
When children read it supports cognitive development, improves language skills, prepares them for academic success, increases concentration and discipline, and improves imagination and creativity. The benefits of reading are endless! To kick off Read Across America Week, we are starting a mobile library cart for our 1st-3rd grade students. The library cart will be available during your child’s lunch time. Once students have finished eating their lunch, they may select a book from the library cart. Our outdoor patio will be the perfect reading spot on warm spring days. Children will be provided hand sanitizer before and after selecting their book.
We desire to foster a life-long love for reading during this time!
Annual Food Drive
Our Annual Food drive will take place from March 1st - April 1st. We are encouraging all students from preschool-8th grade to participate. This is a great opportunity to bless our community, while encouraging generosity in our students. Items donated will be given to Trinity Church’s food pantry and then dispersed to those in need. Items may be sent in with your student and given to their classroom/homeroom teacher. We appreciate your willingness to give!
Items needed:
Soup (bean, chicken noodle, vegetable, beef stew), applesauce, peaches, mayonnaise, pancake syrup, cereal, oatmeal, cocoa, coffee, evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla, canned meats (salmon, corned beef, tuna, chicken, etc.), canola oil, vegetable shortening, salad dressing, canned potatoes, instant potatoes, canned fruit, dried beans, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, pasta, stew, rice, juices, ramen noodles, pudding, toilet paper, paper towels, diapers (all sizes), dish soap, sanitary napkins, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste.
Black History Month Highlights
We are very excited to have children’s author, Jonathan Clark, join us as we celebrate Black History Month. Mr. Clark will be reading his book Finding My Y: The Quest for Purpose. This will be a virtual reading for our 1st-3rd grade students on Friday, February 26th.
(NEW) On Wednesday, February 24 we will celebrate the inventor of the ice cream scoop, Alfred Craelle, as part of our Black History month activities! Our students will learn about Mr. Craelle while indulging in an ice cream cup as a special treat to celebrate!
Last Week of School Schedule
Monday, May 24
Half Day Dismissal at 11am (Preschool, Kindergarten, & Students w/Pre-K siblings) & 11:30am (elementary students w/no Pre-K siblings)
Tuesday, May 25
Half Day Dismissal at 11am (Preschool, Kindergarten, & Students w/Pre-K siblings) & 11:30am (elementary students w/no Pre-K siblings)
Wednesday, May 26
Class Parties
Half Day Dismissal at 11am (Preschool, Kindergarten, & Students w/Pre-K siblings) & 11:30am (elementary students w/no Pre-K siblings)
Thursday, May 27
End of Year Programs: There will not be school on this day. Students will only attend their scheduled programs.
8:30am - 3rd Grade
9:30am - 2nd Grade
10:30am - 1st Grade
11:30am - Preschool
7:00pm - Kindergarten Graduation
Friday, May 28
Summer Break
House Competition
Keep up-to-date on the competition and learn more about the House system at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.
After School Club Schedule
Drama:
Lower Elementary - Mondays 2:45 to 4 pm/4:30 pm (longer after spring break)
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/VafCxEv1Rsr5yte18
Monday
Drama 1st-3rd from 2:45 to 4 pm/4:30 pm (longer after spring break)
Wednesday
Art Club - 1st-5th grades
Running Club - 1st-3rd grades
Thursday
Art Club - 1st-5th grades
Chess Club - 1st-5th grades