Elementary

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 259

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Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published March 30, 2025

Volume 259

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

We have a fantastic week ahead with three very special events! Mark your calendars and get ready for some fun!

Preschool Pastries With Parents – Wednesday, April 2nd at 8:30 AM
Our K3 preschool families are invited to join us for a Preschool Pastries with Parents event! Begin your morning with a special bonding experience alongside your little one as you embark on an exciting scavenger hunt filled with surprise treasures along the way. Due to space constraints, we kindly ask that only parents attend. The festivities will last approximately 45 minutes and will be a wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories!

‘Rockin’ Into Kindergarten: 50s Style! – 12:30 PM
 K4 parents, get ready to step back in time as we celebrate 50 days ‘till Kindergarten with a fun-filled 1950s-themed event! We encourage everyone to dress the part—think poodle skirts, rolled-up jeans, leather jackets, and saddle shoes.

The fun begins at 12:30 PM, where we’ll play 50s-themed games and enjoy a special treat from TCBY, delivered in a classic 1950s Chevy truck! This exciting celebration is sure to be a blast for both parents and children!

Third Grade Wax Museum - Thursday, April 3rd

Third Grade Parents, one of the most anticipated events of the year is here—our Third Grade Wax Museum! Our talented third graders have been working hard to bring historical figures to life. Stop by to see their incredible presentations and enjoy this special showcase of learning and creativity. Check your child’s Blackbaud account for specific times for your child’s class. You won’t want to miss it!

We look forward to celebrating these special moments with you and your children. Thank you for being a part of our school family!

  • Apr 2 - Rockin’ Into Kindergarten: 50s Style (a student and parent event)

  • Apr 2 - K3 Pastries With Parents

  • Apr 3 - Third Grade Wax Museum

  • Apr 4 - House Color Day

  • Apr 7-11 - Spring Break

  • Apr 15 - Second Grade Field Trip to Biblical History Center

  • Apr 17 - Early Learning Easter Celebrations

  • Apr 18 - Good Friday Holiday

  • May 12 – Preschool End-of-Year Performance & Awards Night

  • May 12 – 1st-3rd Grades End-of-Year Performances & Awards Night

  • May 14 – Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Kindergarten Graduation Celebration

  • May 19 – Kindergarten Graduation

Save The Date 

Here are some exciting events coming up that you won’t want to miss:

  • Apr 17 - Early Learning Easter Celebrations: Our Early Learning students will celebrate Easter with classroom parties and egg hunts. Parents are invited to attend this school day event. 

  • May 12 – Preschool End-of-Year Performance: A special evening performance celebrating our preschoolers. 

  • May 12 – 1st-3rd Grades End-of-Year Performances & Awards Night: An exciting evening of performances and recognition for our 1st-3rd graders.

  • May 14 – Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Kindergarten Graduation Celebration: This event includes awards and a celebration of all our kindergarten accomplishments. This event will take place during the school day. 

  • May 19 – Kindergarten Graduation: An special evening celebration for our graduating kindergartners.

We look forward to celebrating these milestones with you and your child. Additional details will be provided soon. Please mark your calendars and get ready for some memorable moments!

Last Week in Chapel

Last Week in Chapel

We’ve launched a new series called Forgive U, where students are learning about the power and importance of forgiveness. This week, Mrs. Randolph led our lesson, helping students understand that forgiveness is not always easy, but it is God’s plan for His people when they are wronged just as Jesus forgives us.

Our lesson focused on the story of Joseph (Genesis 37–45). Even though Joseph was betrayed by his brothers and faced many hardships, he chose to forgive them, demonstrating God’s love and grace. Through this story, students discovered that forgiveness is an essential part of every Christian’s life.

Power Verse: “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13

We encourage you to continue the conversation at home by discussing times when forgiveness has been difficult and how God gives us the strength to forgive. 

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 258

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published March 23, 2025

Volume 258

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

As we approach the final week of March, we have several important events to share with you:

Kindergarten Graduation Pictures – Monday, March 24th
Kindergarten parents, please remember that graduation pictures will be taken on Monday, March 24th. Don’t forget to send your child with their cap and gown for this special memory!

Third Quarter Report Cards – Available Monday, March 24th
Third quarter report cards will be viewable to parents on Monday, March 24th. Please take a moment to review your child’s progress and encourage them to finish strong as we move into the fourth quarter.

Third Grade Standardized Testing – March 27-28
Third grade parents, please mark your calendars for our upcoming Stanford 10 standardized testing on March 27-28. This norm-referenced test measures student growth and mastery of key skills compared to a national standard.

  • There will be no makeup testing, so it is essential that your child is present on both days.

  • Arrive on time! Students arriving after 8:30 AM will not be allowed to enter the classroom until testing is complete.

  • Ensure your child gets a good night’s rest and eats a nutritious breakfast to help them do their best.

Kindergarten In-House Field Trip – Friday, March 28th
Kindergarten students will have an exciting In-House Field Trip on Friday with Coweta STEM Institute! This interactive experience will be both fun and educational, featuring a digital planetarium. 

Thank you for your support and partnership. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

  • Mar 24 - Kindergarten Graduation Pictures

    • Mar 24 - Report Cards Viewable to Parents on Blackbaud

    • Mar 27-28 - Standardized Testing Days for Third Grade

    • Mar 28 - Kindergarten In-House Field Trip

    • Apr 2 - Rockin’ Into Kindergarten: 50s Style (a student and parent event)

    • Apr 2 - K3 Pastries With Parents

    • Apr 3 - Third Grade Wax Museum

    • Apr 4 - House Color Day

    • Apr 7-11 - Spring Break

    • Apr 15 - Second Grade Field Trip to Biblical History Center

    • Apr 17 - Early Learning Easter Celebrations

    • Apr 18 - Good Friday Holiday

    • May 12 – Preschool End-of-Year Performance & Awards Night

    • May 12 – 1st-3rd Grades End-of-Year Performances & Awards Night

    • May 14 – Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Kindergarten Graduation Celebration

    • May 19 – Kindergarten Graduation

Save The Date 

Here are some exciting events coming up that you won’t want to miss:

  • Apr 2 - K3 Pastries With Parents: Our K3 parents are invited to join their child for a Pastries With Parents event. This event takes place during the school day. 

  • Apr 2 – ‘Rockin’ Into Kindergarten: 50s Style: Preschool K4 parents are invited to share a joyful celebration with their child, creating special memories together!  We encourage ‘50s-style attire (poodle skirts, rolled-up jeans, leather jackets, saddle shoes). This event will take place during the school day and will celebrate 50 days ‘till kindergarten. Come have a blast with us! 

  • Apr 17 - Early Learning Easter Celebrations: Our Early Learning students will celebrate Easter with classroom parties and egg hunts. Parents are invited to attend this school day event. 

  • May 12 – Preschool End-of-Year Performance: A special evening performance celebrating our preschoolers. 

  • May 12 – 1st-3rd Grades End-of-Year Performances & Awards Night: An exciting evening of performances and recognition for our 1st-3rd graders.

  • May 14 – Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Kindergarten Graduation Celebration: This event includes awards and a celebration of all our kindergarten accomplishments. This event will take place during the school day. 

  • May 19 – Kindergarten Graduation: An special evening celebration for our graduating kindergartners.

We look forward to celebrating these milestones with you and your child. Additional details will be provided soon. Please mark your calendars and get ready for some memorable moments!

Last Week in Chapel

Last Week in Chapel

Last week in Chapel we had a great time as we finished our "Deal With It!" series, learning how to deal with life’s issues not our way or the world’s way, but God’s way. Pastor Kami taught about one of the biggest issues in people’s lives - stress! Life is full of stress, but thankfully Jesus is stronger than any stress we may face. When we are feeling stressed we can come to Jesus. We looked in God’s Word at the story of Jesus’ visit to Mary and Martha’s home. Mary stopped everything to sit and be with Jesus, while Martha busied herself with cooking, cleaning, trying to make things perfect for Jesus. In her stress she missed the point that none of that matters when Jesus is with us. He invites us to come and be with Him.

Whatchagaddaknow: “I will come to God’s presence when I feel stressed out!”

Power Verse: “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest…’” Matthew 11:28

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 257

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published March 16, 2025

Volume 257

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

As we step into the fourth quarter of the school year, we are excited for all the wonderful experiences ahead! This final stretch is filled with special events that will create lasting memories for our students and families. From fun celebrations to meaningful learning opportunities, there is so much to look forward to!

While we enjoy these moments, we also remain focused on academics. This quarter is crucial for reinforcing skills, preparing for transitions to the next grade level, and celebrating the progress our students have made. We encourage your continued support at home in reinforcing good study habits, reading together, and staying engaged in your child’s learning. As Colossians 3:23 reminds us, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." We encourage our students to give their best effort in all they do—both in their studies and outside the classroom.

Be on the lookout for event details coming your way soon! We appreciate your partnership and look forward to a fantastic fourth quarter together! 

  • Mar 17 - St Patrick’s Day Dress Down (wear green with dress code pants/shorts)

  • Mar 21 - Remote Learning Day

  • Mar 24 - Kindergarten Graduation Pictures

  • Mar 24 - Report Cards Viewable to Parents on Blackbaud

  • Mar 27-28 - Standardized Testing Days for Third Grade

  • Mar 28 - Kindergarten In-House Field Trip

  • Apr 2 - Rockin’ Into Kindergarten: 50s Style (a student and parent event)

  • Apr 2 - K3 Pastries With Parents

  • Apr 3 - Third Grade Wax Museum

  • Apr 4 - House Color Day

  • Apr 7-11 - Spring Break

  • Apr 15 - Second Grade Field Trip to Biblical History Center

  • Apr 17 - Early Learning Easter Celebrations

  • Apr 18 - Good Friday Holiday

  • May 12 – Preschool End-of-Year Performance

  • May 12 – 1st-3rd Grades End-of-Year Performances & Awards Night

  • May 14 – Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Kindergarten Graduation Celebration

  • May 19 – Kindergarten Graduation

Recess Update for 1st-3rd Grades

To better meet the needs of our students, we are adjusting recess times for Quarter 4. Please check your child’s Blackbaud class page for the updated schedule.

Third Grade Standardized Testing

Third Grade Parents, mark your calendars now for our upcoming Stanford 10 standardized testing on March 27-28. Students will take this norm-referenced test to show growth and mastery of skills and content in comparison to a national standard. There will not be any makeup testing so please plan to have your third grader present on these days. Be sure to arrive on time. Students arriving after 8:30am will not be allowed to enter the classroom until after testing has completed. We encourage your child to eat a nutritious breakfast and get a good night’s rest.

Save The Date 

Here are some exciting events coming up that you won’t want to miss:

  • Apr 2 - K3 Pastries With Parents: Our K3 parents are invited to join their child for a Pastries With Parents event. This event takes place during the school day. 

  • Apr 2 – ‘Rockin’ Into Kindergarten: 50s Style: Preschool K4 parents are invited to share a joyful celebration with their child, creating special memories together!  We encourage ‘50s-style attire (poodle skirts, rolled-up jeans, leather jackets, saddle shoes). This event will take place during the school day and will celebrate 50 days ‘till kindergarten. Come have a blast with us! 

  • Apr 17 - Early Learning Easter Celebrations: Our Early Learning students will celebrate Easter with classroom parties and egg hunts. Parents are invited to attend this school day event. 

  • May 12 – Preschool End-of-Year Performance: A special evening performance celebrating our preschoolers. 

  • May 12 – 1st-3rd Grades End-of-Year Performances & Awards Night: An exciting evening of performances and recognition for our 1st-3rd graders.

  • May 14 – Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Kindergarten Graduation Celebration: This event includes awards and a celebration of all our kindergarten accomplishments. This event will take place during the school day. 

  • May 19 – Kindergarten Graduation: An special evening celebration for our graduating kindergartners.

We look forward to celebrating these milestones with you and your child. Additional details will be provided soon. Please mark your calendars and get ready for some memorable moments!

Last Week in Chapel

Last Week in Chapel

It was a fun week in chapel as Mrs. Duncan continued our series called "Deal With It!". In last week's lesson, through the story of Paul's experience as a prisoner, the students learned that God is always there for us when we feel secluded. Loneliness is a common feeling, even for followers of Jesus. It can be easy to let feelings of isolation get the best of us. However, when we recognize God's presence, use our bad for good, and reach out to those around us to share the great news of Jesus, we're given peace and strength instead of discouragement! 

Main Focus: God is with us even when we feel alone!

Power Verse: “...For God has said, 'I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.'" -Hebrews 13:5

Whatchagaddaknow: “I Know I Am Never Alone! ”

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 256

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published March 9, 2025

Volume 256

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

What a fantastic week we had celebrating Read Across America Week! It has been a joy to see our students immersed in the fun of reading, with special guest readers visiting classrooms and sharing their love of books.

We were also excited to kick off our Book Vending Machine last week! Throughout the week, we held special drawings, giving students the opportunity to win tokens to use at the book vending machine and select a book of their choice. Congratulations to our winning classes:

  • Third Grade: Ms. George’s class

  • Second Grade: Mrs. Rollins’ class

  • First Grade: Mrs. Rock’s class

To wrap up the week, Friday featured a special drawing where individual students won a chance to receive a token and pick a book from the vending machine. We hope all of our winners enjoyed their book selections!

Thank you to everyone who participated in making this week such a success. We look forward to more reading adventures ahead!

Save The Date 

Here are some exciting events coming up that you won’t want to miss:

  • Apr 2 - K3 Pastries With Parents: Our K3 parents are invited to join their child for a Pastries With Parents event. This event takes place during the school day. 

  • Apr 2 – ‘Rockin’ Into Kindergarten: 50s Style: Preschool K4 parents are invited to share a joyful celebration with their child, creating special memories together!  We encourage ‘50s-style attire (poodle skirts, rolled-up jeans, leather jackets, saddle shoes). This event will take place during the school day and will celebrate 50 days ‘till kindergarten. Come have a blast with us! 

  • Apr 17 - Early Learning Easter Celebrations: Our Early Learning students will celebrate Easter with classroom parties and egg hunts. Parents are invited to attend this school day event. 

  • May 12 – Preschool End-of-Year Performance: A special evening performance celebrating our preschoolers. 

  • May 12 – 1st-3rd Grades End-of-Year Performances & Awards Night: An exciting evening of performances and recognition for our 1st-3rd graders.

  • May 14 – Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Kindergarten Graduation Celebration: This event includes awards and a celebration of all our kindergarten accomplishments. This event will take place during the school day. 

  • May 19 – Kindergarten Graduation: An special evening celebration for our graduating kindergartners.

  • May 21 – Preschool End-of-Year Class Party & Awards: A fun celebration and awards ceremony to wrap up the preschool year. This event will take place during the school day. 

We look forward to celebrating these milestones with you and your child. Additional details will be provided soon. Please mark your calendars and get ready for some memorable moments!

  • Mar 10 - Spring Pictures (wear spring attire)

  • Mar 13 - House Color Day

  • Mar 14 - End of 3rd Quarter

  • March 27 - 28 - Standardized Testing for Third Grade

  • Apr 2 - Rockin’ Into Kindergarten: 50s Style (a student and parent event)

Third Grade Standardized Testing

Third Grade Parents, mark your calendars now for our upcoming Stanford 10 standardized testing on March 27-28. Students will take this norm-referenced test to show growth and mastery of skills and content in comparison to a national standard. There will not be any makeup testing so please plan to have your third grader present on these days.

Spring Picture Day

Dear Trinity Families,

In preparation for Spring Picture Day on Monday, March 10th, here are answers to some commonly asked questions to help you and your students prepare.

What to wear?

Attire Guidelines

  • Spring attire within dress code guidelines may be worn or uniforms/spiritwear

  • Skirts and dresses must be dress code length

  • No crop tops, no spaghetti straps

  • Tops must have at least a 3-finger width size strap.

  • The following should NOT be worn: flip flops, tank tops, strapless or low cut tops.

  • No leggings 

  • Jeans are fine, no rips, holes, or tears

Lower Elementary School Attire

  • Only Dress code pants, skirts or shorts are approved 

  • Shirts - must be free from large graphics that would be considered as inappropriate

Will there be make-up pictures?

No. There will not be make-up pictures for Spring pictures. 

Will there be class pictures taken?

No. Class pictures are taken in the Fall only. 

How do we order Spring photos?

Ordering instructions:

A Lifetouch picture order form was sent home with your student. Parents do not have to pre-order pictures. If you place an order before picture day, use the following code, which can also be found on the form: EVT8TV9NV. Shipping is free for orders placed prior to picture day.

Last Week in Chapel

Last Week in Chapel

We had a great time in Chapel this week as we learned that we can turn to God when we go through tough times. When we face hard times, God can help turn our sadness into joy! We studied the story of The Prodigal Son found in Luke 15:11-32. This story is a great reminder that hard times won't last forever and God can turn our sadness into joy! 

Main Focus: God can turn our sadness into joy! 

Power Verse: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 34:18

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 255

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published March 2, 2025

Volume 255

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

Join us as we celebrate Read Across America Week from March 3rd-7th! This special week is all about inspiring a love for reading by encouraging students to explore books from a variety of authors.

To make the week even more exciting, we’ve planned fun dress-up days:

📅 March 3rd – Crazy Hat Day – Wear your favorite or wackiest hat!
📅 March 4th – One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish – Show off your red and blue outfits.
📅 March 5th – Wacky Wednesday – Get silly with mismatched or backward clothes.
📅 March 6th – Thing 1 and Thing 2 Day – Dress as Thing 1 or Thing 2, or twin with a friend!
📅 March 7th – Crazy Sock Day – Rock your wildest, most colorful socks!

We encourage you to read with your child at home and help us make this a fun, inspiring, and unforgettable week. Thank you for your support! Happy Reading! 📚✨

Save The Date 

Here are some exciting events coming up that you won’t want to miss:

  • Apr 2 - K3 Pastries With Parents: Our K3 parents are invited to join their child for a Pastries With Parents event. This event takes place during the school day. 

  • Apr 2 – ‘Rockin’ Into Kindergarten: 50s Style: Preschool K4 parents are invited to share a joyful celebration with their child, creating special memories together!  We encourage ‘50s-style attire (poodle skirts, rolled-up jeans, leather jackets, saddle shoes). This event will take place during the school day and will celebrate 50 days ‘till kindergarten. Come have a blast with us! 

  • Apr 17 - Early Learning Easter Celebrations: Our Early Learning students will celebrate Easter with classroom parties and egg hunts. Parents are invited to attend this school day event. 

  • May 12 – Preschool End-of-Year Performance: A special evening performance celebrating our preschoolers. 

  • May 12 – 1st-3rd Grades End-of-Year Performances & Awards Night: An exciting evening of performances and recognition for our 1st-3rd graders.

  • May 14 – Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Kindergarten Graduation Celebration: This event includes awards and a celebration of all our kindergarten accomplishments. This event will take place during the school day. 

  • May 19 – Kindergarten Graduation: An special evening celebration for our graduating kindergartners.

  • May 21 – Preschool End-of-Year Class Party & Awards: A fun celebration and awards ceremony to wrap up the preschool year. This event will take place during the school day. 

We look forward to celebrating these milestones with you and your child. Additional details will be provided soon. Please mark your calendars and get ready for some memorable moments!

  • Mar 3-7 - Read Across America Week (includes dress up days)

  • Mar 10 - Spring Pictures (wear spring attire)

  • Mar 13 - House Color Day

  • Mar 14 - End of 3rd Quarter

  • March 27 - 28 - Standardized Testing for Third Grade

  • Apr 2 - Rockin’ Into Kindergarten: 50s Style (a student and parent event)

Spring Picture Day

Dear Trinity Families,

In preparation for Spring Picture Day on Monday, March 10th, here are answers to some commonly asked questions to help you and your students prepare.

What to wear?

Attire Guidelines

  • Spring attire within dress code guidelines may be worn or uniforms/spiritwear

  • Skirts and dresses must be dress code length

  • No crop tops, no spaghetti straps

  • Tops must have at least a 3-finger width size strap.

  • The following should NOT be worn: flip flops, tank tops, strapless or low cut tops.

  • No leggings 

  • Jeans are fine, no rips, holes, or tears

Lower Elementary School Attire

  • Only Dress code pants, skirts or shorts are approved 

  • Shirts - must be free from large graphics that would be considered as inappropriate

Will there be make-up pictures?

No. There will not be make-up pictures for Spring pictures. 

Will there be class pictures taken?

No. Class pictures are taken in the Fall only. 

How do we order Spring photos?

Ordering instructions:

A Lifetouch picture order form was sent home with your student. Parents do not have to pre-order pictures. If you place an order before picture day, use the following code, which can also be found on the form: EVT8TV9NV. Shipping is free for orders placed prior to picture day.

Last Week in Chapel

Last Week in Chapel

We had a fantastic time in Chapel this week as we continued our series, Deal With It, learning how to navigate our emotions God's way. Through the story of Gideon in Judges 6, we discovered how to overcome fear. No matter the challenges we face, we don’t have to be afraid—because God is always with us!

Main Focus: We can choose courage over fear!

Power Verse: “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” Psalm 23:4

Whatchagaddaknow: I have NO fear ‘cause God is near!

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 254

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published February 23, 2025

Volume 254

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

We hope you and your family had a wonderful winter break! As we return to school, we are excited to dive back into learning and continue making great progress this year. With winter still in full swing, please remember to send your child with appropriate cold-weather attire for outdoor recess. Hats, gloves, and warm coats help ensure they stay comfortable while enjoying their time outside. Please also remember to label all items. We look forward to welcoming our students back tomorrow!

Save The Date 

Here are some exciting events coming up that you won’t want to miss:

  • Apr 2 - K3 Pastries With Parents: Our K3 parents are invited to join their child for a Pastries With Parents event. This event takes place during the school day. 

  • Apr 2 – ‘Rockin’ Into Kindergarten: 50s Style: Preschool K4 parents are invited to share a joyful celebration with their child, creating special memories together!  We encourage ‘50s-style attire (poodle skirts, rolled-up jeans, leather jackets, saddle shoes). This event will take place during the school day and will celebrate 50 days ‘till kindergarten. Come have a blast with us! 

  • Apr 17 - Early Learning Easter Celebrations: Our Early Learning students will celebrate Easter with classroom parties and egg hunts. Parents are invited to attend this school day event. 

  • May 12 – Preschool End-of-Year Performance: A special evening performance celebrating our preschoolers. 

  • May 12 – 1st-3rd Grades End-of-Year Performances & Awards Night: An exciting evening of performances and recognition for our 1st-3rd graders.

  • May 14 – Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Kindergarten Graduation Celebration: This event includes awards and a celebration of all our kindergarten accomplishments. This event will take place during the school day. 

  • May 19 – Kindergarten Graduation: An special evening celebration for our graduating kindergartners.

  • May 21 – Preschool End-of-Year Class Party & Awards: A fun celebration and awards ceremony to wrap up the preschool year. This event will take place during the school day. 

We look forward to celebrating these milestones with you and your child. Additional details will be provided soon. Please mark your calendars and get ready for some memorable moments!

UPCOMING DATES

  • Feb 24 - Early Learning In House Field Trip on Dental Hygiene 

  • Feb 25 - First Grade In House Field Trip with Coweta STEAM

  • Mar 3-7 - Read Across America Week (includes dress up days)

  • Mar 10 - Spring Pictures (wear spring attire)

  • Mar 13 - House Color Day

  • Mar 14 - End of 3rd Quarter

  • Apr 2 - Rockin’ Into Kindergarten: 50s Style (a student and parent event)

Read Across America Week: March 3rd-7th 

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week from March 3rd-7th! This special week is dedicated to fostering a love of reading among our students by encouraging them to explore a variety of books by different authors.

To make the week even more fun and engaging, we have planned special dress-up days:

March 3rd – Crazy Hat Day – Wear your favorite or craziest hat!
March 4th – One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish – Wear red and blue.
March 5th – Wacky Wednesday – Wear mismatched or backwards clothes.
March 6th – Thing 1 and Thing 2 Day – Dress like Thing 1 or Thing 2 OR match outfits with a friend.
March 7th – Crazy Sock Day – Show off your wildest, craziest socks!

We encourage you to read with your child at home and join us in making this a memorable and inspiring week for all students. Thank you for your support! Happy Reading!

Spring Picture Day

Dear Trinity Families,

In preparation for Spring Picture Day on Monday, March 10th, here are answers to some commonly asked questions to help you and your students prepare.

What to wear?

Attire Guidelines

  • Spring attire within dress code guidelines may be worn or uniforms/spiritwear

  • Skirts and dresses must be dress code length

  • No crop tops, no spaghetti straps

  • Tops must have at least a 3-finger width size strap.

  • The following should NOT be worn: flip flops, tank tops, strapless or low cut tops.

  • No leggings 

  • Jeans are fine, no rips, holes, or tears

Lower Elementary School Attire

  • Only Dress code pants, skirts or shorts are approved 

  • Shirts - must be free from large graphics that would be considered as inappropriate

Will there be make-up pictures?

No. There will not be make-up pictures for Spring pictures. 

Will there be class pictures taken?

No. Class pictures are taken in the Fall only. 

How do we order Spring photos?

Ordering instructions:

A Lifetouch picture order form was sent home with your student. Parents do not have to pre-order pictures. If you place an order before picture day, use the following code, which can also be found on the form: EVT8TV9NV. Shipping is free for orders placed prior to picture day.

Last Week in Chapel

Last Week in Chapel

This section will resume next week.

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 253

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published February 16, 2025

Volume 253

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

We hope you and your family have a wonderful winter break!

Save The Date 

Here are some exciting events coming up that you won’t want to miss:

  • Apr 2 - K3 Pastries With Parents: Our K3 parents are invited to join their child for a Pastries With Parents event. This event takes place during the school day. 

  • Apr 2 – ‘Rockin’ Into Kindergarten: 50s Style: Preschool K4 parents are invited to share a joyful celebration with their child, creating special memories together!  We encourage ‘50s-style attire (poodle skirts, rolled-up jeans, leather jackets, saddle shoes). This event will take place during the school day and will celebrate 50 days ‘till kindergarten. Come have a blast with us! 

  • Apr 17 - Early Learning Easter Celebrations: Our Early Learning students will celebrate Easter with classroom parties and egg hunts. Parents are invited to attend this school day event. 

  • May 12 – Preschool End-of-Year Performance: A special evening performance celebrating our preschoolers. 

  • May 12 – 1st-3rd Grades End-of-Year Performances & Awards Night: An exciting evening of performances and recognition for our 1st-3rd graders.

  • May 14 – Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Kindergarten Graduation Celebration: This event includes awards and a celebration of all our kindergarten accomplishments. This event will take place during the school day. 

  • May 19 – Kindergarten Graduation: A special evening celebration for our graduating kindergartners.

  • May 21 – Preschool End-of-Year Class Party & Awards: A fun celebration and awards ceremony to wrap up the preschool year. This event will take place during the school day. 

We look forward to celebrating these milestones with you and your child. Additional details will be provided soon. Please mark your calendars and get ready for some memorable moments!

UPCOMING DATES

  • Feb 24 - Early Learning In House Field Trip on Dental Hygiene 

  • Feb 25 - First Grade In House Field Trip with Coweta STEAM

  • Mar 3-7 - Read Across America Week (includes dress up days)

  • Mar 10 - Spring Pictures (wear spring attire)

  • Mar 13 - House Color Day

  • Mar 14 - End of 3rd Quarter

  • Apr 2 - Rockin’ Into Kindergarten: 50s Style (a student and parent event)

Read Across America Week: March 3rd-7th 

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week from March 3rd-7th! This special week is dedicated to fostering a love of reading among our students by encouraging them to explore a variety of books by different authors.

To make the week even more fun and engaging, we have planned special dress-up days:

March 3rd – Crazy Hat Day – Wear your favorite or craziest hat!
March 4th – One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish – Wear red and blue.
March 5th – Wacky Wednesday – Wear mismatched or backwards clothes.
March 6th – Thing 1 and Thing 2 Day – Dress like Thing 1 or Thing 2 OR match outfits with a friend.
March 7th – Crazy Sock Day – Show off your wildest, craziest socks!

We encourage you to read with your child at home and join us in making this a memorable and inspiring week for all students. Thank you for your support! Happy Reading!

Spring Picture Day

Dear Trinity Families,

In preparation for Spring Picture Day on Monday, March 10th, here are answers to some commonly asked questions to help you and your students prepare.

What to wear?

Attire Guidelines

  • Spring attire within dress code guidelines may be worn or uniforms/spiritwear

  • Skirts and dresses must be dress code length

  • No crop tops, no spaghetti straps

  • Tops must have at least a 3-finger width size strap.

  • The following should NOT be worn: flip flops, tank tops, strapless or low cut tops.

  • No leggings 

  • Jeans are fine, no rips, holes, or tears

Lower Elementary School Attire

  • Only Dress code pants, skirts or shorts are approved 

  • Shirts - must be free from large graphics that would be considered as inappropriate

Will there be make-up pictures?

No. There will not be make-up pictures for Spring pictures. 

Will there be class pictures taken?

No. Class pictures are taken in the Fall only. 

How do we order Spring photos?

Ordering instructions:

A Lifetouch picture order form was sent home with your student. Parents do not have to pre-order pictures. If you place an order before picture day, use the following code, which can also be found on the form: EVT8TV9NV. Shipping is free for orders placed prior to picture day.

Last Week in Chapel

Last Week in Chapel

This section will return next week.

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 252

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published February 9, 2025

Volume 252

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

We have several exciting events coming up, and we want to keep you informed!

📅 House Color Day – February 10
Students in 1st–3rd grade should wear their House colors to celebrate House Color Day.

🏛️ Important County Commission Meeting – February 11 at 6:00 PM
This Tuesday evening, the Coweta County Commissioners will vote on Trinity’s application to rezone the property on Fischer Road for our campus expansion. We need as many parents as possible to attend to show support for this important step in our school’s growth.

📍 Where: 37 Perry Street, Newnan
⏰ When: Tuesday, February 11, at 6:00 PM
👕 Wear: Purple to represent Trinity!
📢 What to Do: Simply attend—no need to speak!

Your presence will make a meaningful impact in demonstrating our commitment to providing the best opportunities for our students. Thank you for your support!

❤️💗 Valentine’s Day Celebrations – February 14
Students may enjoy a dress-down day by wearing pink or red with their uniform bottoms as we celebrate Valentine’s Day with classroom parties.

❄️ Winter Break – February 17 – 21
A reminder that school will be closed for Winter Break. Enjoy the time off!

UPCOMING DATES

  • Feb 10 - House Color Day (1st-3rd)

  • Feb 14 - Valentine's Day dress down (wear pink or red with uniform bottoms)

  • Feb 17-21 - Winter Break

  • Feb 24 - Early Learning In House Field Trip on Dental Hygiene 

  • Feb 25 - First Grade In House Field Trip with Coweta STEAM

Read Across America Week: March 3rd-7th 

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week from March 3rd-7th! This special week is dedicated to fostering a love of reading among our students by encouraging them to explore a variety of books by different authors.

To make the week even more fun and engaging, we have planned special dress-up days:

March 3rd – Crazy Hat Day – Wear your favorite or craziest hat!
March 4th – One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish – Wear red and blue.
March 5th – Wacky Wednesday – Wear mismatched or backwards clothes.
March 6th – Thing 1 and Thing 2 Day – Dress like Thing 1 or Thing 2 OR match outfits with a friend.
March 7th – Crazy Sock Day – Show off your wildest, craziest socks!

We encourage you to read with your child at home and join us in making this a memorable and inspiring week for all students. Thank you for your support! Happy Reading!

Lower School Valentine's Sweet Cart 

The Lower School Sweet Cart is back for Valentine's Day! Students will have the option of purchasing a Valentine's Day treat for $2 from February 3-February 12 (while supplies last). These will be available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you would like to participate, please send in $2 cash with your child. We look forward to celebrating Valentine's Day together!


TCS Dining Update for 1st-3rd Grades

We are  excited to share that soup is returning to our dining options! Recently, soup was temporarily removed as we explored the safest way to serve it. To enhance convenience and safety, SAGE has now introduced individual soup cups with lids, allowing students to carry their soup to their table with ease. As part of this update, there will be one soup option available for 1st–3rd grade students. This week’s selection will be chicken noodle soup, a favorite among our students. The updated menu reflecting this change will be available soon. Students are thrilled to have soup back, and we appreciate your support as we continue to improve our dining experience.

Last Week in Chapel

Last Week in Chapel

It was another great week in chapel as Mrs. Duncan kicked off our new series titled "Deal With It". This series is all about dealing with some of the toughest feelings and situations we may face in life. In our first lesson, students learned that worrying about life's difficulties just doesn't work. Because God so wonderfully cares for the birds and flowers of His creation, we know He cares even more deeply for us! He knows the number of hairs on our head, and His thoughts for us outnumber the grains of sand! We can trust Him with our worry. When we give our anxieties to God, He promises to cover us with His peace!

Main Focus:  "Anytime we feel anxious, we should pray!"

Power Verse: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with Thanksgiving, present your requests to God." -Philippians 4:6

Whatchagaddaknow: "I Won't Worry, I'll Put My Trust In God"

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 251

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published February 2, 2025

Volume 251

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our Christmas Tree Stroll from the Christmas Extravaganza! Though there was a slight delay in sharing the news, we recently celebrated the winners with our students during Chapel.

With 29 beautifully decorated trees, every entry was truly special, making this a tough competition! A huge thank you to all the parents for your support and contributions—this event is so meaningful because of you.!

A special congratulations to our winners, chosen by the people!
🥇 1st Place: Mrs. Rock’s 1st Grade Class – A Very Vintage Christmas
🥈 2nd Place: Mrs. Moore’s 1st Grade Class – A Christmas Promise
🥉 3rd Place: Mrs. Russell’s 2nd Grade Class – A Winter Wonka-Land

Thank you again for making this event so special! We are grateful for our wonderful Trinity families! Mrs. Rock’s class will celebrate with a donut party on Monday morning! 

UPCOMING DATES

  • Feb 7 - Super Bowl Celebration Day (wear your favorite team jersey)

  • Feb 10 - House Color Day (1st-3rd)

  • Feb 14 - Valentine's Day dress down (wear pink or red with uniform bottoms)

  • Feb 17-21 - Winter Break

  • Feb 25 - First Grade In House Field Trip

Lower School Valentine's Sweet Cart 

The Lower School Sweet Cart is back for Valentine's Day! Students will have the option of purchasing a Valentine's Day treat for $2 from February 3 - February 12 (while supplies last). These will be available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you would like to participate, please send in $2 cash with your child. We look forward to celebrating Valentine's Day together! 


SAGE Dining Update for 1st-3rd Grades

We are  excited to share that soup is returning to our SAGE Dining options! Recently, soup was temporarily removed as we explored the safest way to serve it. To enhance convenience and safety, SAGE has now introduced individual soup cups with lids, allowing students to carry their soup to their table with ease. As part of this update, there will be one soup option available for 1st–3rd grade students. This week’s selection will be chicken noodle soup, a favorite among our students. The updated menu reflecting this change will be available soon. Students are thrilled to have soup back, and we appreciate your support as we continue to improve our dining experience.

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

Last Week in Chapel

We had a great time in Chapel this week as Mrs. Moore taught our last lesson in our series titled, Stewardship. In last week’s lesson, we studied the story of Elijah and the widow found in 1 Kings 17:7-16. From this story, we learned about the importance of sacrifice, putting others' needs above our own, that we need to trust God to provide for us, and that He will bless those that sacrifice for the needs of others. We also discussed how Jesus demonstrated the ultimate example of sacrifice by giving His life to save us from our sins. 

Main Focus: “We must be willing to give our all to God!”

Power Verse: “You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.” Philippians 2:5

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 250

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published January 26, 2025

Volume 250

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

I hope you and your family enjoyed the recent snow days and had an opportunity to make some fun memories together. We are looking forward to enjoying a full week of school together and finishing off the month of January strong!

Each year, we eagerly anticipate the Lower School Book Fair, and this year was no exception! It was a delight to witness the excitement and enthusiasm of our students as they discovered new books and stories. Our kindergarteners especially enjoyed their special trip to the main campus, and it was heartwarming to see so many grandparents joining us for this event. We hope it was as memorable for you and your children as it was for us!

A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who contributed to the success of the Book Fair. From the dedicated volunteers who gave their time to the families who supported the event, your efforts in nurturing a love of reading within our school community mean so much to us.

UPCOMING DATES

  • Feb 7 - Super Bowl Celebration Day (wear your favorite team jersey)

  • Feb 10 - House Color Day (1st-3rd)

  • Feb 14 - Valentine's Day dress down (wear pink or red with uniform bottoms)

  • Feb 17-21 - Winter Break

  • Feb 25 - First Grade In House Field Trip

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

Last Week in Chapel

This section will resume next week.

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 249

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published January 19, 2025

Volume 249

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

We had a fantastic week celebrating the 100th day of school, the 101st day of school, and Grandparent and Special Friend’s Day!! Thank you for your continued support in making these milestones so special. We are looking forward to an exciting and successful second semester ahead. Enjoy the long weekend!

UPCOMING DATES

  • Jan 20th - No School/MLK Day  

  • Feb 7 - Super Bowl Celebration Day (wear your favorite team jersey)

  • Feb 10 - House Color Day (1st-3rd)

  • Feb 14 - Valentine's Day dress down (wear pink or red with uniform bottoms)

  • Feb 17-21 - Winter Break

  • Feb 25 - First Grade In House Field Trip

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

Last Week in Chapel

Last week we had a special time in Chapel continuing our series called “Level Up” which focuses on stewardship. Pastor Kami taught about the importance of Obedience in regard to our giving. Through looking at the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4, our students learned that if we truly trust God to take care of us like Abel did, we will give God our first and our best. Cain gave God his leftovers, and sadly, His disobedience led to more bad choices and sin. God asks us to give the tithe - the first 10% of all we have. He asks this, not because He needs our money, but because He knows that by us obeying, we are proclaiming our trust in His ability to take care of us.

Bible verse - “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:33

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 248

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published January 12, 2025

Volume 248

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

I hope this message finds you safe and warm following the recent winter storm. We understand that these unexpected closures can be challenging, and we appreciate your flexibility and understanding.

Looking ahead, we are excited to celebrate the 100th Day of School this Wednesday, January 15th! It’s a significant milestone in the school year, and we look forward to marking the occasion with fun and meaningful activities for our students.

Additionally, this week kicks off our Lower School Safari Book Fair, an exciting event that encourages a love of reading. We invite families to explore the wide selection of books. Visit our Book Fair Landing Page for additional details. We look forward to a week filled with exciting books and wonderful opportunities to connect with our school family!

Thank you for your continued partnership. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

UPCOMING DATES

  • Jan 13-17 - Lower School Safari Book Fair 

  • Jan 13 - Report Cards Viewable on Blackbaud

  • Jan 14 - Parent Night at the Book Fair (6:00-7:00pm)

  • Jan 15th - 100th Day of School 

  • Jan 17 - Grandparents’ Day/Remote Learning Day (No School)

  • Jan 20th - No School/MLK Day  

Exciting January News: Safari Book Fair!


Our Lower School Safari Book Fair runs from January 13th–17th. This year, we’re thrilled to offer special times for both parents and grandparents to attend!

  • For your convenience, class schedules and event details are available on your child’s Blackbaud page, as well as our Book Fair Landing Page.

  • We are looking forward to this fun-filled week and hope to see you there!

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

Last Week in Chapel

This section will resume next week.

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 2

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published January 5, 2025

Volume 247

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

Welcome back to school! Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas season and that 2025 is off to a great start. We are praying that God richly blesses your family in this new year.

As we begin this semester, we are excited to share two upcoming events:

100th Day of School Celebration, January 15th!
We are so proud of our students for reaching this milestone! To celebrate, we’ll have a day full of fun activities and festivities. Graceful Peach Boutique has designed some super fun 100th Day of School t-shirts! These t-shirts are available for purchase until Thursday January 9th at 6:00pm. Ordering by that date will ensure that the t-shirt arrives in time for the special day. Click on this link  100th Day T-shirts  to check out the fun designs and order your t-shirt today.

Lower School Safari Book Fair (January 13th - 17th)!
We are thrilled to invite you to our Safari Book Fair! This year, we are offering special times for both parents and grandparents to attend. Please check your child’s Blackbaud page for specific class schedules and visit our Book Fair Landing Page for additional details. We look forward to a week filled with exciting books and wonderful opportunities to connect with our school family!

UPCOMING DATES

  • Jan 6 - Welcome Back/School Resumes

  • Jan 7 - House Color Day

  • Jan 13-17 - Lower School Safari Book Fair 

  • Jan 13 - Report Cards Viewable on Blackbaud

  • Jan 14 - Parent Night at the Book Fair (6:00-7:00pm)

  • Jan 15th - 100th Day of School 

  • Jan 17 - Grandparents’ Day/Remote Learning Day (No School)

  • Jan 20th - No School/MLK Day

Exciting January News: Safari Book Fair!


Our Lower School Safari Book Fair runs from January 13th–17th. This year, we’re thrilled to offer special times for both parents and grandparents to attend!

  • For your convenience, class schedules and event details are available on your child’s Blackbaud page, as well as our Book Fair Landing Page.

  • We are looking forward to this fun-filled week and hope to see you there!

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

Last Week in Chapel

This section will resume next week.

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 246

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published December 15, 2024

Volume 246

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

Can you believe we are down to our final week of school before the Christmas break?

Here are a couple of important reminders:

Christmas Spirit Week
Let’s celebrate together! Join us for Christmas Spirit Week, happening from December 16th–19th. Check out the detailed information below to make sure your child is ready for the fun!

Christmas Extravaganza
Mark your calendar for December 19th! Don’t miss the Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience. This special event will be a highlight of the season for our Lower School families. Visit the landing page for all the exciting details—we can’t wait to see you there!

“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”  Luke 2:10-11

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

UPCOMING DATES

  • Dec 16-19 - Christmas Spirit Week Dress Up Days

  • Dec 17-19 - Optional Half Day Dismissal 

  • Dec 19 -  Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience

  • December 20 - January 5th - Christmas Break

Christmas Spirit Week Themes for December 16th-19th

Join us in participating in Christmas Spirit Week from December 16th-19th. Please see below for each day’s theme. Students should wear regular uniforms on the days they choose not to participate. 

Monday, Dec. 16th: Rudolph Red and Grinch Green! (Wear Red/Green)

Tuesday, Dec. 17th: Ugly Sweater - Get All Sorts of Tacky!

Wednesday, Dec. 18th: Winter Wonderland - White and Blue Will Do!

Thursday, Dec. 19th: Christmas PJs!

Exciting January News: Safari Book Fair!


Our Lower School Safari Book Fair runs from January 13th–17th. This year, we’re thrilled to offer special times for both parents and grandparents to attend!

  • For your convenience, class schedules and event details are available on your child’s Blackbaud page, as well as our Book Fair Landing Page.

  • We are looking forward to this fun-filled week and hope to see you there!

OPTIONAL EARLY DISMISSAL

As we look towards next week’s dismissal process, please review the important information below as it relates to Tuesday, Dec 17, Wednesday, Dec 18 and Thursday, Dec 19. 

Main Campus (1st-3rd)

  1. 1st Dismissal will begin at 12:30pm. Please note the office will close at 12:15pm in anticipation of the heavy dismissal load during that time. 

  2. The office will reopen at the conclusion of the 12:30pm dismissal. 

  3. High schoolers will be released at 12:15pm but will not be permitted to pick their sibling up until 12:30pm. 

  4. Students needing to be picked up after the 12:30pm dismissal, but before the 3:00pm dismissal will need to be checked out from the front office. 

  5. 2nd Dismissal will begin at 3:00pm and will run no longer than 3:30pm. Students who are not picked up by 3:30pm will be sent to After School.

Early Learning (PreK-kindergarten @ Go Church)

We will be offering a half-day dismissal at 12:30pm for full day students only. Students may remain at school if you choose as we will plan to run a second dismissal at 2:15pm. Jr. Lions will only be offered at the 2:15pm dismissal time. After-school will be offered as normal.

Please note that if you are planning to pick up students at both locations, we recommend picking up your early learning student (Go Church) prior to your main campus arrival. 

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

Last Week in Chapel

We had a wonderful time in Chapel as we continued our series, Songs of Christmas. This week, we focused on the song Joy to the World. We reflected on how God brought joy to the world through the gift of His Son and explored the difference between happiness and joy. Despite life's challenges, we can experience true joy in the presence of Jesus. We concluded Chapel with a worship song, singing Goodness of God, where your children beautifully lifted their voices in praise.

Main Focus: Jesus brings joy - no matter the circumstances!

Power Verse: “ ....in your presence there is fullness of joy…” Psalm 16:11

Whatchagaddaknow: I will have joy - no matter what!

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 245

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published December 8, 2024

Volume 245

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

I want to take a moment to celebrate our students for their hard work and dedication during benchmark testing. We are so proud of their efforts!

A few important updates and reminders:

  1. Principal’s Coffee & Conversation
    Date: Thursday, December 12th
    Time: 8:15–8:45 AM (30 minutes)
    Location: Student Center at TCS Main Campus
    Join us for this special time to connect and hear updates. Please  RSVP HERE. We look forward to seeing you there!

  2. Optional Half-Day Dismissal
    December 17th–19th are optional half days. Be on the lookout for an email from your child’s teacher, which includes the Optional Half-Day Transportation Form. To assist with planning and ensure the safety of all students, please complete and return this form by this Friday, December 13th.

  3. Christmas Spirit Week
    Join us in celebrating Christmas Spirit Week from December 16th–19th. Find more detailed information listed below. 

  4. Christmas Extravaganza
    Don’t miss the Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience on December 19th. This special event is sure to be a highlight of the season for our Lower School families! Be sure to check out the Christmas Extravaganza landing page for exciting details.

  5. Exciting January News: Safari Book Fair!
    Our Lower School Safari Book Fair runs from January 13th–17th. This year, we’re thrilled to offer special times for both parents and grandparents to attend!

    • For your convenience, class schedules and event details are available on your child’s Blackbaud page, as well as our Book Fair Landing Page.

    • We are looking forward to this fun-filled week and hope to see you there!

Thank you for your continued support, and as always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. 

UPCOMING DATES

  • Dec 12 - Principal’s Coffee & Conversation 

  • Dec 13 - House Color Day

  • Dec 16-19 - Christmas Spirit Week Dress Up Days

  • Dec 17-19 - Optional Half Day Dismissal 

  • Dec 19 -  Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience

  • December 20 - January 5th - Christmas Break

Lower School Sweet Sleigh

The Lower School Sweet Sleigh is back this Christmas season! Students will have the option of purchasing Christmas treats for $2 starting the week of December 2 through December 18 (while supplies last). These will be available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you would like to participate, please send in cash with your child. Looking forward to celebrating the Christmas season together!

Principal’s Coffee & Conversation

We are excited to introduce a new meeting series called “Principal’s Coffee and Conversation”! These informal gatherings are designed to provide an opportunity for us to connect, share ideas, and discuss important topics in a relaxed and friendly environment.  

Our first meeting will be a special Christmas Edition gathering! During this session, we’ll discuss benchmark testing, explore its significance, and discuss how results shape our plans moving forward. Additionally, we’ll reflect on spiritual formation, as well as preview upcoming Chapel topics for the second semester.

Date: Thursday, December 12th

Time: 8:15-8:45 (30 minutes)  

Location: Student Center at TCS Main Campus

Participation is completely optional, but we would love for you to join us! Whether you’re looking to engage more with our school community or simply want to stay informed, this is a great opportunity to connect.  We look forward to sharing a cup of coffee and meaningful conversation with you! Please RSVP HERE

OPTIONAL EARLY DISMISSAL

1st-3rd Grade Only

We will be offering a half-day dismissal at 12:30. Students may remain at school if you choose as we will plan to run a second dismissal at 3:00 (TCS main campus). Students who are not picked up after the second dismissal will be sent to after-school like normal. 

Early Learning (PreK-kindergarten @ Go Church)

We will be offering a half-day dismissal at 12:30. Students may remain at school if you choose as we will plan to run a second dismissal at 2:15. Jr. Lions will only be offered at the 2:15 dismissal time. After-school will be offered as normal.

Please note that if you are planning to pick up students at both locations, we recommend picking up your early learning student (Go Church) prior to your main campus arrival. 

More details will be coming in the next few weeks, but we wanted to go ahead and let you plan accordingly for the option that will serve your family best that last week of school before Christmas Break.

Looking Ahead: Christmas Spirit Week Themes for December 16th-19th 

Join us in participating in Christmas Spirit Week from December 16th-19th. Please see below for each day’s theme. Students should wear regular uniforms on the days they choose not to participate. 

Monday, Dec. 16th: Rudolph Red and Grinch Green! (Wear Red/Green)

Tuesday, Dec. 17th: Ugly Sweater - Get All Sorts of Tacky!

Wednesday, Dec. 18th: Winter Wonderland - White and Blue Will Do!

Thursday, Dec. 19th: Christmas PJs!

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

Last Week in Chapel

Last week we had a blast as we continued our series called “Songs of Christmas.” Pastor Kami taught about the song “Silent Night” and emphasized that the line “sleep in heavenly peace” is for all of us. We can sleep in peace no matter what is happening in our lives and in our families because Jesus is the Prince of Peace. He sees us and knows what we need. He is Emmanuel - God with us!

Whatchagaddaknow: “I can sleep in heavenly peace!”

Bible Verse: “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” Luke 2:14

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 244

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published December 1, 2024

Volume 244

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! We are excited to welcome our students back to school and dive into the holiday season together.

This week, we will be conducting benchmark testing for K-3rd graders. Please see the details in the section below to ensure your child is prepared.

Additionally, we encourage you to check out the important sections below, which include:

  • Dress-Up Days for December

  • Optional Half-Day Dismissals

  • Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience

UPCOMING DATES

  • Dec 3 - Kindergarten Progress Learning Testing (ELA)

  • Dec 5 -  Kindergarten Progress Learning Testing (Math)/Progress Learning ELA Testing (1st-3rd)

  • Dec 6 - Progress Learning Testing Math (1st-3rd)

  • Dec 12 - Principal’s Coffee & Conversation 

  • Dec 13 - House Color Day

  • Dec 16-19 - Christmas Spirit Week Dress Up Days

  • Dec 17-19 - Optional Half Day Dismissal 

  • Dec 19 -  Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience

  • December 20 - January 5th - Christmas Break

Progress Learning Mid-Year Testing: 

On December 5th and 6th, we will be conducting our mid-year benchmark assessment for both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. It's important to note that these assessments are designed to evaluate students' understanding of the academic concepts covered so far this school year and to measure their academic growth as an individual student since the initial benchmark test. Remember, these assessments do not contribute to their academic grades. 

Students are encouraged to eat a healthy breakfast and arrive at school on time, as testing will begin promptly each morning.

Please note that kindergarten students will complete their testing on December 3rd and 5th.

Lower School Sweet Sleigh

The Lower School Sweet Sleigh is back this Christmas season! Students will have the option of purchasing Christmas treats for $2 starting the week of December 2 through December 18 (while supplies last). These will be available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you would like to participate, please send in cash with your child. Looking forward to celebrating the Christmas season together!

SAGE Update for 1st-3rd Grades

We wanted to inform you about a temporary adjustment to our lunch service for students in 1st through 3rd grade. Starting this week, the soup station will be unavailable for a few weeks while SAGE explores alternative options for this offering.

This decision was made because we’ve observed that the soup station can be challenging for our younger students to navigate, especially when pouring. To ensure lunchtime remains a safe and enjoyable experience, we are working with SAGE to assess and improve this setup.

Rest assured, there will still be plenty of delicious and nutritious options available for your child during this time.

Thank you for your understanding as we work to enhance the dining experience for our students.

Principal’s Coffee & Conversation

We are excited to introduce a new meeting series called “Principal’s Coffee and Conversation”! These informal gatherings are designed to provide an opportunity for us to connect, share ideas, and discuss important topics in a relaxed and friendly environment.  

Our first meeting will be a special Christmas Edition gathering! During this session, we’ll discuss benchmark testing, explore its significance, and discuss how results shape our plans moving forward. Additionally, we’ll reflect on spiritual formation, as well as preview upcoming Chapel topics for the second semester.

Date: Thursday, December 12th

Time: 8:15-8:45 (30 minutes)  

Location: Student Center at TCS Main Campus

Participation is completely optional, but we would love for you to join us! Whether you’re looking to engage more with our school community or simply want to stay informed, this is a great opportunity to connect.  We look forward to sharing a cup of coffee and meaningful conversation with you! Please RSVP HERE

OPTIONAL EARLY DISMISSAL

1st-3rd Grade Only

We will be offering a half-day dismissal at 12:30. Students may remain at school if you choose as we will plan to run a second dismissal at 3:00 (TCS main campus). Students who are not picked up after the second dismissal will be sent to after-school like normal. 

Early Learning (PreK-kindergarten @ Go Church)

We will be offering a half-day dismissal at 12:30. Students may remain at school if you choose as we will plan to run a second dismissal at 2:15. Jr. Lions will only be offered at the 2:15 dismissal time. After-school will be offered as normal.

Please note that if you are planning to pick up students at both locations, we recommend picking up your early learning student (Go Church) prior to your main campus arrival. 

More details will be coming in the next few weeks, but we wanted to go ahead and let you plan accordingly for the option that will serve your family best that last week of school before Christmas Break.

Looking Ahead: Christmas Spirit Week Themes for December 16th-19th 

Join us in participating in Christmas Spirit Week from December 16th-19th. Please see below for each day’s theme. Students should wear regular uniforms on the days they choose not to participate. 

Monday, Dec. 16th: Rudolph Red and Grinch Green! (Wear Red/Green)

Tuesday, Dec. 17th: Ugly Sweater - Get All Sorts of Tacky!

Wednesday, Dec. 18th: Winter Wonderland - White and Blue Will Do!

Thursday, Dec. 19th: Christmas PJs!

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

Last Week in Chapel

It was another great week in chapel as Mrs. Duncan kicked off our Christmas series called "Songs of Christmas". Although there are hundreds of songs written specifically for the Christmas season, those that share the love and joy of Jesus are the truly special ones! Last week's song focus was "Go Tell It On The Mountain". What a great week to collect and pray over our Operation Christmas Child boxes! Students realized that blessing others through sharing Christmas boxes with those in need is the perfect way to tell others that Jesus Christ is our Savior! 

Main Focus:  "We must tell others about our Savior!"

Power Verse: "...'Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.'" -Mark 16:15

Whatchagaddaknow: "I Will Tell The World About Jesus!"

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 243

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published November 24th, 2024

Volume 243

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for each of you. This season reminds us to pause and reflect on the many blessings in our lives, including our wonderful school family. I hope your Thanksgiving is filled with joy, love, and meaningful moments shared with family and friends.


"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever." – Psalm 107:1

UPCOMING DATES

  • Nov 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break

  • Dec 12 - Principal’s Coffee & Conversation 

  • Dec 19 -  Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience

Progress Learning Mid-Year Testing: 

On December 5th and 6th, we will be conducting our mid-year benchmark assessment for both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. It's important to note that these assessments are designed to evaluate students' understanding of the academic concepts covered so far this school year and to measure their academic growth as an individual student since the initial benchmark test. Remember, these assessments do not contribute to their academic grades. 

Students are encouraged to eat a healthy breakfast and arrive at school on time, as testing will begin promptly each morning.

Please note that kindergarten students will complete their testing on December 3rd and 5th.

Lower School Sweet Sleigh

The Lower School Sweet Sleigh is back this Christmas season! Students will have the option of purchasing Christmas treats for $2 starting the week of December 2 through December 18 (while supplies last). These will be available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you would like to participate, please send in cash with your child. Looking forward to celebrating the Christmas season together!

SAGE Update for 1st-3rd Grades

We wanted to inform you about a temporary adjustment to our lunch service for students in 1st through 3rd grade. Starting this week, the soup station will be unavailable for a few weeks while SAGE explores alternative options for this offering.

This decision was made because we’ve observed that the soup station can be challenging for our younger students to navigate, especially when pouring. To ensure lunchtime remains a safe and enjoyable experience, we are working with SAGE to assess and improve this setup.

Rest assured, there will still be plenty of delicious and nutritious options available for your child during this time.

Thank you for your understanding as we work to enhance the dining experience for our students.

Principal’s Coffee & Conversation

We are excited to introduce a new meeting series called “Principal’s Coffee and Conversation”! These informal gatherings are designed to provide an opportunity for us to connect, share ideas, and discuss important topics in a relaxed and friendly environment.  

Our first meeting will be a special Christmas Edition gathering! During this session, we’ll discuss benchmark testing, explore its significance, and discuss how results shape our plans moving forward. Additionally, we’ll reflect on spiritual formation, as well as preview upcoming Chapel topics for the second semester.

Date: Thursday, December 12th

Time: 8:15-8:45 (30 minutes)  

Location: Student Center at TCS Main Campus

Participation is completely optional, but we would love for you to join us! Whether you’re looking to engage more with our school community or simply want to stay informed, this is a great opportunity to connect.  We look forward to sharing a cup of coffee and meaningful conversation with you! Please RSVP HERE

OPTIONAL EARLY DISMISSAL

1st-3rd Grade Only

We will be offering a half-day dismissal at 12:30. Students may remain at school if you choose as we will plan to run a second dismissal at 3:00 (TCS main campus). Students who are not picked up after the second dismissal will be sent to after-school like normal. 

Early Learning (PreK-kindergarten @ Go Church)

We will be offering a half-day dismissal at 12:30. Students may remain at school if you choose as we will plan to run a second dismissal at 2:15. Jr. Lions will only be offered at the 2:15 dismissal time. After-school will be offered as normal.

Please note that if you are planning to pick up students at both locations, we recommend picking up your early learning student (Go Church) prior to your main campus arrival. 

More details will be coming in the next few weeks, but we wanted to go ahead and let you plan accordingly for the option that will serve your family best that last week of school before Christmas Break.

Looking Ahead: Christmas Spirit Week Themes for December 16th-19th 

Join us in participating in Christmas Spirit Week from December 16th-19th. Please see below for each day’s theme. Students should wear regular uniforms on the days they choose not to participate. 

Monday, Dec. 16th: Rudolph Red and Grinch Green! (Wear Red/Green)

Tuesday, Dec. 17th: Ugly Sweater - Get All Sorts of Tacky!

Wednesday, Dec. 18th: Winter Wonderland - White and Blue Will Do!

Thursday, Dec. 19th: Christmas PJs!

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

Last Week in Chapel

It was another great week in chapel as Mrs. Duncan kicked off our Christmas series called "Songs of Christmas". Although there are hundreds of songs written specifically for the Christmas season, those that share the love and joy of Jesus are the truly special ones! Last week's song focus was "Go Tell It On The Mountain". What a great week to collect and pray over our Operation Christmas Child boxes! Students realized that blessing others through sharing Christmas boxes with those in need is the perfect way to tell others that Jesus Christ is our Savior! 

Main Focus:  "We must tell others about our Savior!"

Power Verse: "...'Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.'" -Mark 16:15

Whatchagaddaknow: "I Will Tell The World About Jesus!"

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 242

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published November 17th, 2024

Volume 242

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

As Thanksgiving approaches, we are reminded of God’s abundant goodness and the many blessings He has poured into our lives. This season offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect on His faithfulness. Here are a few important reminders for this week:

Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes are due this Wednesday, November 20th! Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children around the world this Christmas season. Thank you for your generosity and support!

Our preschoolers will showcase their talents in a special program, followed by a festive class party in the gymnasium on Friday, November 22nd.

Preschool Program Times

11:00: K3 Mrs.Byrom & Ms. Wainwright

12:45: K4 Mrs.Hickman, Mrs. Calvert, & Mrs. Cooper

1:20: K4 Mrs. Spurgeon, Mrs. Farr, & Mrs. Upshaw

Kindergarten Class Parties
Kindergarten classes will host their class parties at 12:00 in their classrooms, and we invite parents to join us. Come share in the fun and festivities as we give thanks together!

We look forward to celebrating this special time of year with all of you!

UPCOMING DATES

  • Nov 18 - House Color Day (1st - 3rd)

  • Nov 20 - Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes Due 

  • Nov 22 - Preschool Thanksgiving Programs and Celebrations

  • Nov 22 - Kindergarten Thanksgiving Parties

  • Nov 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break

  • Dec. 12th - Principal’s Coffee & Conversation

  • Dec. 19th - Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience 

Principal’s Coffee & Conversation

We are excited to introduce a new meeting series called “Principal’s Coffee and Conversation”! These informal gatherings are designed to provide an opportunity for us to connect, share ideas, and discuss important topics in a relaxed and friendly environment.  

Our first meeting will be a special Christmas Edition gathering! During this session, we’ll discuss benchmark testing, explore its significance, and discuss how results shape our plans moving forward. Additionally, we’ll reflect on spiritual formation, as well as preview upcoming Chapel topics for the second semester.

Date: Thursday, December 12th

Time: 8:15-8:45 (30 minutes)  

Location: Student Center at TCS Main Campus

Participation is completely optional, but we would love for you to join us! Whether you’re looking to engage more with our school community or simply want to stay informed, this is a great opportunity to connect.  We look forward to sharing a cup of coffee and meaningful conversation with you! Please RSVP HERE

OPTIONAL EARLY DISMISSAL

1st-3rd Grade Only

We will be offering a half-day dismissal at 12:30. Students may remain at school if you choose as we will plan to run a second dismissal at 3:00 (TCS main campus). Students who are not picked up after the second dismissal will be sent to after-school like normal. 

Early Learning (PreK-kindergarten @ Go Church)

We will be offering a half-day dismissal at 12:30. Students may remain at school if you choose as we will plan to run a second dismissal at 2:15. Jr. Lions will only be offered at the 2:15 dismissal time. After-school will be offered as normal.

Please note that if you are planning to pick up students at both locations, we recommend picking up your early learning student (Go Church) prior to your main campus arrival. 

More details will be coming in the next few weeks, but we wanted to go ahead and let you plan accordingly for the option that will serve your family best that last week of school before Christmas Break.

Looking Ahead: Christmas Spirit Week Themes for December 16th-19th 

Join us in participating in Christmas Spirit Week from December 16th-19th. Please see below for each day’s theme. Students should wear regular uniforms on the days they choose not to participate. 

Monday, Dec. 16th: Rudolph Red and Grinch Green! (Wear Red/Green)

Tuesday, Dec. 17th: Ugly Sweater - Get All Sorts of Tacky!

Wednesday, Dec. 18th: Winter Wonderland - White and Blue Will Do!

Thursday, Dec. 19th: Christmas PJs!

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

Last Week in Chapel

We had a great time in Chapel this week as Mrs. Moore taught our lesson about the importance of prayer! In last week’s lesson, the students learned from Jesus' example in the Garden of Gethsemane that if we pray, God will give us strength to make it through difficult times. 

Main Focus: “When you face difficulty, pray to God for strength!”

Power Verse: “Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation...” Mark 14:38

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 241

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published November 10th, 2024

Volume 241

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

Information for this year’s Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection will be sent home tomorrow on Monday, November 11th. Please remember to bring filled shoeboxes on Wednesday, November 20th. We encourage everyone to participate in this meaningful project!

1st-3rd Grade Only

We will be offering a half-day dismissal at 12:30. Students may remain at school if you choose as we will plan to run a second dismissal at 3:00 (TCS main campus). Students who are not picked up after the second dismissal will be sent to after-school like normal. 

Early Learning (PreK-kindergarten @ Go Church)

We will be offering a half-day dismissal at 12:30. Students may remain at school if you choose as we will plan to run a second dismissal at 2:15. Jr. Lions will only be offered at the 2:15 dismissal time. After-school will be offered as normal.

Please note that if you are planning to pick up students at both locations, we recommend picking up your early learning student (Go Church) prior to your main campus arrival. 

More details will be coming in the next few weeks, but we wanted to go ahead and let you plan accordingly for the option that will serve your family best that last week of school before Christmas Break.

UPCOMING DATES

  • Nov 18 - House Color Day (1st - 3rd)

  • Nov 20 - Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes Due 

  • Nov 22 - Preschool Thanksgiving Programs and Celebrations

  • Nov 22 - Kindergarten Thanksgiving Parties

  • Nov 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break

  • Dec. 19th - Lower School Christmas Extravaganza 

Preschool & Kindergarten: Save the Date

We are excited to announce our upcoming Thanksgiving celebrations! Join us for a day filled with joy and gratitude.

Preschool Programs:

11:00: K3 Mrs.Byrom & Ms. Wainwright

12:45: K4 Mrs.Hickman, Mrs. Calvert, & Mrs. Cooper

1:20: K4 Mrs. Spurgeon, Mrs. Farr, & Mrs. Upshaw

Our preschoolers will showcase their talents in a special program, followed by a festive class party in the gymnasium. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Thanksgiving season together!

Kindergarten Class Party:
Kindergarten classes will host their class parties at 12:00 in their classrooms, and we invite parents to join us. Come share in the fun and festivities as we give thanks together!

We look forward to celebrating this special time of year with all of you!

Looking Ahead: Christmas Spirit Week Themes for December 16th-19th 

Join us in participating in Christmas Spirit Week from December 16th-19th. Please see below for each day’s theme. Students should wear regular uniforms on the days they choose not to participate. 

Monday, Dec. 16th: Rudolph Red and Grinch Green! (Wear Red/Green)

Tuesday, Dec. 17th: Ugly Sweater - Get All Sorts of Tacky!

Wednesday, Dec. 18th: Winter Wonderland - White and Blue Will Do!

Thursday, Dec. 19th: Christmas PJs!

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

Last Week in Chapel

Mrs. Randolph continued our series titled, “Famous Last Words”. We studied the final words of Jesus to his disciples at the Last Supper. This life is full of hard times, but we do not need to worry as Jesus will give us peace. He is always with us!

Main Focus: When things are going wrong, Jesus gives me peace. 

Power Verse: “...Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Whatchagaddaknow: No Matter What Happens - Jesus Gives Me Peace

Youth Soccer/ Flag Football Camp!


Friday, November 15th

3:00 - 5:00pm

TCS Stadium   
Kindergarten - 8th Grade
$45
Pay to Venmo:  @TCSSoccerCamp  as soon as possible to hold your spot & plan for coaches

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 240

,

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School

Published November 3rd, 2024

Volume 240

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph

As we look towards the month of December and the end of Semester 2, we wanted to go ahead and share that we will be offering optional half-day dismissals starting on Tuesday, Dec 17 through Thursday, Dec 19. With high school and middle school exams taking place on those days, we will be offering a half-day dismissal for all Lower School students (preschool-third grade).

1st-3rd Grade Only

We will be offering a half-day dismissal at 12:30. Students may remain at school if you choose as we will plan to run a second dismissal at 3:00 (TCS main campus). Students who are not picked up after the second dismissal will be sent to after-school like normal. 

Early Learning (PreK-kindergarten @ Go Church)

We will be offering a half-day dismissal at 12:30. Students may remain at school if you choose as we will plan to run a second dismissal at 2:15. Jr. Lions will only be offered at the 2:15 dismissal time. After-school will be offered as normal.

Please note that if you are planning to pick up students at both locations, we recommend picking up your early learning student (Go Church) prior to your main campus arrival. 

More details will be coming in the next few weeks, but we wanted to go ahead and let you plan accordingly for the option that will serve your family best that last week of school before Christmas Break.

UPCOMING DATES

  • Nov 18 - House Color Day (1st - 3rd)

  • Nov 20 - Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes Due 

  • Nov 22 - Preschool Thanksgiving Programs and Celebrations

  • Nov 22 - Kindergarten Thanksgiving Parties

  • Nov 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break

  • Dec. 19th - Lower School Christmas Extravaganza 

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

Information for this year’s shoebox collection will be sent home on Monday, Nov 11th with all shoeboxes being due in chapel on Wednesday, Nov 20th. I encourage you to participate in this special project!

Preschool & Kindergarten: Save the Date

We are excited to announce our upcoming Thanksgiving celebrations! Join us for a day filled with joy and gratitude.

Preschool Programs:

11:00: K3 Mrs.Byrom & Ms. Wainwright

12:45: K4 Mrs.Hickman, Mrs. Calvert, & Mrs. Cooper

1:20: K4 Mrs. Spurgeon, Mrs. Farr, & Mrs. Upshaw

Our preschoolers will showcase their talents in a special program, followed by a festive class party in the gymnasium. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the Thanksgiving season together!

Kindergarten Class Party:
Kindergarten classes will host their class parties at 12:00 in their classrooms, and we invite parents to join us. Come share in the fun and festivities as we give thanks together!

We look forward to celebrating this special time of year with all of you!

Prayer Requests

Our Lower School administration team meets every Friday morning 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:

  1. 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.

  2. Submit Confidentially: All submissions are kept confidential and are only shared with our Lower School administration team who will lift your request in prayer.

Last Week in Chapel

Last week we continued our “Famous Last Words” series as Pastor Kami taught our kids what Jesus said is the only way to heaven. There are many religions that teach that there are many ways to get to heaven. Even in the Christian church world, some children may be confused as to exactly what THE WAY to get into heaven is. Our kids learned that Jesus is THE way, THE truth, and THE life. The only way to assure your place in heaven is by putting your trust in Him - PERIOD! Kevin and Riley led us in worship and Chuck Foo helped teach our Power Verse. We left chapel excited about sharing with others how to get to heaven.

Main Focus: “Accepting Jesus is the only way to heaven.”

Power Verse: “…’I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through Me’” John 14:6

Whatchagaddaknow: “Jesus is the Only Way to Heaven!”

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

This is a fun way to share in our Lower School family pride and show your TCS spirit! We have four fun designs specifically created for Lower School students and families to choose from!

Remember, all TCS spirit wear is an approved uniform option! Please click the link below to place your order.

See design styles below:

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses. Check out the main page of Inside the Pride for more information.

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.

Blackbaud 101

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. 

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.

  • Lower School Principal - Sherry Randolph (sherry.randolph@tcslions.org)

  • LS Academic Dean - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Cook can assist you with any academic-related needs for PreK-.3rd grade 

  • LS Director of Student Life - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Moore can assist you with general questions regarding the school calendar, uniforms, supply lists, etc.

  • LS Director of LEO Program - Jennifer Duncan (jennifer.duncan@tcslions.org) 

    • Mrs. Duncan oversees our Learning Enrichment Opportunity Program

(pictured l to r) Lisa Railey, Jenn Duncan, Sherry Randolph, Leslie Cook, and Ashley Moore

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!