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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 322

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

Published September 13, 2026

Volume 322

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Our Lower School administration team sets aside time each week to pray specifically for our students and families. We truly desire to support and walk alongside our families, not only in the classroom but through all seasons of life. If there is something you would like us to pray about, please take a moment to submit a prayer request using the form below. This prayer request section will be included in our newsletter each week so that it is always easy to find. It is truly our privilege to pray for and support our families!

Submit Prayer Request

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 

~Proverbs 3:5

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Sept 14-23  - Annual Fund Blitz

  • Sept 21 - Den Color Day

  • Sept 25 - First Responder’s Day

  • Sept 28-Oct 2 - Homecoming Week

  • Sept 30 - First Grade Field Trip to Fields of Grace

  • Oct 8 - LS Dress Down Day: Fall Colors  

  • Oct 9 - Remote Learning Day

  • Oct 12 - Fall Break Day

  • Oct 15 - Third Grade Field Trip to Wargo's Pumpkin Patch

  • Oct 19 - Fall Picture Retakes

  • Oct 22 - Second Grade In-House Field Trip

  • Oct 26 - Den Color Day

Fall Picture Retake Sign-up

HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK THEMES

September 28th - October 2nd

Here are the top choices that were voted on by HS students. When you dress up, please make sure to follow our guidelines below. 

Homecoming week dress down guidelines

It was another great week in chapel as Mrs. Duncan continued our "Life Lab" series, learning about the essential elements of a healthy Christian life. In last week's lesson through the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho, students learned that as Christians, we can have confidence knowing that God has already won the ultimate victory! When we face tough times, we don't have to be discouraged or afraid of what might happen. Instead we can lift up a joy-filled SHOUT to the Lord – even before we see the victory! Because we know God goes before us, we can face life's battles with courage, faith, and joy.

Main Focus: We shout because God has won the victory!

Power Verse: "...With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God." ~Psalm 84:2

Whatchagaddaknow: "God's Won The Victory. It's Time To Shout!"

Family Devotion

Lower School Spirit Wear & DEN Shirts

Show your school spirit all year long! Lower School families have the opportunity to purchase optional grade-level spirit wear, including our official Den shirts. Spirit wear is a fun way for students to show their school pride throughout the year, and Den shirts are the perfect choice for Den Days!

Click the link below to browse available items and place your order!

TCS Lower School Den Shirts
TCS Lower School Apparel

Welcome Lunch Visitors

 

We are looking forward to welcoming parents to come on campus to eat lunch with their 1st-8th grade student(s). There is a limit of 3 families per lunch period (15 slots per day). There will be no visitors on Wednesday due to HS chapel. Limitations are mainly due to parking and cafeteria space.  We are also limiting each family to two lunch visits per month. Please sign up with the link below to reserve your spot for each day (one family per sign-up).  If you have multiple students to visit, you will need to sign up for each lunch period separately.

K3-K5 Lunch Sign-up
1st-3rd Grade Lunch Sign-up

The TCS Annual Fund bridges the gap between tuition and the true cost of an exceptional Trinity education. For 35 years, Trinity has kept tuition accessible; the Annual Fund makes the rest possible.

annual fund website

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. 

ELEMENTARY CLUBS

CHESS CLUB INTEREST

Coach Rodney Lewis and Championship Chess present a systematic, fun way to build chess skills during chess instruction and supervised play. Learn more here.

  • Cost? - $219 for the Fall Session (Aug 27-Nov 5 - Thursdays 3-4 pm)

  • Chess Contact:  Rodney Lewis 770-560-1071 rodneylewis33@gmail.com

  • School Contact: Lisa Railey, 770-251-6770   lisa.railey@tcslions.org

ELEMENTARY RUNNING CLUB

Open to Lower School Students in Grades 1, 2, and 3. For more details and how to register you student, please click the button below:

Running Club

ART CLUB

ART CLUB INFORMATION

Art Club is back! Students will enjoy fun, hands-on art projects, explore new materials and techniques, express their creativity, and build friendships in a welcoming, encouraging environment. All experience levels are welcome!

Registration: Registration is open now and closes on September 1. After registration closes, I will organize Art Club groups and assign each student to a meeting day. Parents will receive an email with their child's assigned Art Club day on September 4.

Cost: $125 for the 6-week session. Payment is due at registration via Venmo @rekegatlin

Schedule: Fall Art Club will meet for a 6-week session beginning the week of September 14 and ending the week of October 26. Meeting days will be assigned after registration closes.

Mondays: Grades 1 - 2 and Thursdays: Grades 3-5.

Dismissal to Art Club: Students will be picked up from their classrooms and escorted to the art room.

Student Pick-Up: Parents/guardians should pick up at 5:30 p.m. 

Questions: Please email reke.gatlin@tcslions.org

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/DZV1F9LFx8VGFyaHA

Not quite ready to register?: https://forms.gle/kkC4jpnjkLmPaLUt6

Kindergarten Art Club Interest

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

Show your school spirit all year long! Lower School families have the opportunity to purchase optional grade-level spirit wear. Click the link below to browse available items and place your order. Spirit wear is completely optional but is a fun way for students to show their school pride throughout the year!

Lower School Spirit Wear

Uniform Guidelines

As you prepare for the new school year, please review our uniform requirements  to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school. Click the link below to view the complete uniform guidelines. This information can also be found in the Parent-Student Handbook for your convenience.

Lower School Uniform Info

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.

(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 321

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

Published September 6, 2026

Volume 321

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Our initial benchmark testing is complete! During last Friday’s professional development, teachers reviewed student data to identify strengths and areas for growth and to help guide individualized learning plans for this semester. As you meet with your child’s teacher for conferences, she will be able to share more specific information about your child’s progress and goals. Be on the lookout for information from your child’s teacher to sign up for a conference time.

We hope all of our Lower School families enjoy a wonderful Labor Day weekend! Take time to relax, unwind, and enjoy the extra time together. We look forward to welcoming our Lions back after the long weekend!

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 

~Proverbs 3:5

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Sept 7 - Labor Day Holiday

  • Sept 11 - Third Grade In-House Field Trip

  • Sept 14-23 - Annual Fund Blitz

  • Sept 21 - Den Color Day

  • Sept 25 - First Responder’s Day

  • Sept 28-Oct 2 - Homecoming Week

  • Sept 30 - First Grade Field Trip to Fields of Grace

  • Oct 9 - Remote Learning Day

  • Oct 12 - Fall Break Day

We had a great time in Chapel this week as Mrs. Moore taught our second lesson in our chapel series! During this lesson, we learned that although life is full of many “trials and sorrows,” we can have peace in our hearts and minds because Jesus has “overcome the world.” When we go through a tough time, we can remember to turn to God, knowing that He is always with us and will provide us with peace and guidance.

Main Focus: No Matter What Happens, God Give Me Peace!

Power Verse: “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Family Devotion

Lower School Spirit Wear & DEN Shirts

Show your school spirit all year long! Lower School families have the opportunity to purchase optional grade-level spirit wear, including our official Den shirts. Spirit wear is a fun way for students to show their school pride throughout the year, and Den shirts are the perfect choice for Den Days!

Click the link below to browse available items and place your order!

TCS Lower School Den Shirts
TCS Lower School Apparel

Welcome Lunch Visitors

 

We are looking forward to welcoming parents to come on campus to eat lunch with their 1st-8th grade student(s). There is a limit of 3 families per lunch period (15 slots per day). There will be no visitors on Wednesday due to HS chapel. Limitations are mainly due to parking and cafeteria space.  We are also limiting each family to two lunch visits per month. Please sign up with the link below to reserve your spot for each day (one family per sign-up).  If you have multiple students to visit, you will need to sign up for each lunch period separately.

K3-K5 Lunch Sign-up
1st-3rd Grade Lunch Sign-up

The TCS Annual Fund bridges the gap between tuition and the true cost of an exceptional Trinity education. For 35 years, Trinity has kept tuition accessible; the Annual Fund makes the rest possible.

annual fund website

HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK THEMES

September 28th - October 2nd

Here are the top choices that were voted on by HS students.

When your dress up, make sure to follow our guidelines below. 

Homecoming week dress down guidelines

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. 

ELEMENTARY CLUBS

CHESS CLUB INTEREST

Coach Rodney Lewis and Championship Chess present a systematic, fun way to build chess skills during chess instruction and supervised play. Learn more here.

  • Cost? - $219 for the Fall Session (Aug 27-Nov 5 - Thursdays 3-4 pm)

  • Chess Contact:  Rodney Lewis 770-560-1071 rodneylewis33@gmail.com

  • School Contact: Lisa Railey, 770-251-6770   lisa.railey@tcslions.org

ELEMENTARY RUNNING CLUB

Open to Lower School Students in Grades 1, 2, and 3. For more details and how to register you student, please click the button below:

Running Club

ART CLUB

ART CLUB INFORMATION

Art Club is back! Students will enjoy fun, hands-on art projects, explore new materials and techniques, express their creativity, and build friendships in a welcoming, encouraging environment. All experience levels are welcome!

Registration: Registration is open now and closes on September 1. After registration closes, I will organize Art Club groups and assign each student to a meeting day. Parents will receive an email with their child's assigned Art Club day on September 4.

Cost: $125 for the 6-week session. Payment is due at registration via Venmo @rekegatlin

Schedule: Fall Art Club will meet for a 6-week session beginning the week of September 14 and ending the week of October 26. Meeting days will be assigned after registration closes.

Mondays: Grades 1 - 2 and Thursdays: Grades 3-5.

Dismissal to Art Club: Students will be picked up from their classrooms and escorted to the art room.

Student Pick-Up: Parents/guardians should pick up at 5:30 p.m. 

Questions: Please email reke.gatlin@tcslions.org

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/DZV1F9LFx8VGFyaHA

Not quite ready to register?: https://forms.gle/kkC4jpnjkLmPaLUt6

Kindergarten Art Club Interest

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

Show your school spirit all year long! Lower School families have the opportunity to purchase optional grade-level spirit wear. Click the link below to browse available items and place your order. Spirit wear is completely optional but is a fun way for students to show their school pride throughout the year!

Lower School Spirit Wear

Uniform Guidelines

As you prepare for the new school year, please review our uniform requirements  to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school. Click the link below to view the complete uniform guidelines. This information can also be found in the Parent-Student Handbook for your convenience.

Lower School Uniform Info

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.

(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 320

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

Published August 30, 2026

Volume 320

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Tomorrow, August 31, is our first Lower School DEN DAY! We are excited to officially kick off our new Lion Leadership Program and begin building our Den traditions together.

Students should wear their Den color! Any appropriate school attire in their Den color is perfect for Den Day.

Official Den shirts are available to order and will be ready in September. These shirts are a fun option for future Den Days but are not required. Students may always wear other appropriate school attire on their Den color.

Click the link below to order your child's Den shirt.

TCS Lower School Den Shirts

We can't wait to celebrate our first Den Day together!

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 

~Proverbs 3:5

Grade Level Dens

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Aug 24 - Fall Picture Day

  • Aug 31 - Den Color Day (Let’s go! It’s our first Lower School Den Day!)

  • Sept 4 - Remote Learning Day

  • Sep 7 - Labor Day Holiday

  • Sept 21 - Den Color Day

  • Sept 25 - First Responder’s Day

  • Sep 28 - Oct 3 - Homecoming Week

DRESS DOWN DAY OPPORTUNITY

As the college football season gets underway this weekend, we are giving our students a chance to show off their fandom with a special dress down day on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd. Students may wear t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats that support their favorite team! Normal dress code pants/jeans/shorts/skirts should be worn.

We had a great time in Chapel this week as Mrs. Randolph kicked off our next six-week series, Life Lab! Throughout this series, we will be learning about the essential elements of a healthy Christian life.

Last week’s lesson focused on JOY! We learned that joy is a choice and that we can still have joy even when we are experiencing difficult things. Our circumstances may change, but God does not. We can choose joy because we know that God is always with us!

Main Focus: We must be full of the joy of the Lord.

Power Verse: “But let the godly rejoice... Let them be filled with joy.”~ Psalm 68:3

Whatchagaddaknow: “I’ll Be Full Of The Joy Of The Lord!”

Welcome Lunch Visitors

 

We are looking forward to welcoming parents to come on campus to eat lunch with their 1st-8th grade student(s). There is a limit of 3 families per lunch period (15 slots per day). There will be no visitors on Wednesday due to HS chapel. Limitations are mainly due to parking and cafeteria space.  We are also limiting each family to two lunch visits per month. Please sign up with the link below to reserve your spot for each day (one family per sign-up).  If you have multiple students to visit, you will need to sign up for each lunch period separately.

K3-K5 Lunch Sign-up
1st-3rd Grade Lunch Sign-up

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. 

The finish line is in sight, and the athletic home your child will grow into is just one gift away from becoming a reality.

Make It Possible

ELEMENTARY CLUBS

CHESS CLUB INTEREST

Coach Rodney Lewis and Championship Chess present a systematic, fun way to build chess skills during chess instruction and supervised play. Learn more here.

  • Cost? - $219 for the Fall Session (Aug 27-Nov 5 - Thursdays 3-4 pm)

  • Chess Contact:  Rodney Lewis 770-560-1071 rodneylewis33@gmail.com

  • School Contact: Lisa Railey, 770-251-6770   lisa.railey@tcslions.org

ELEMENTARY RUNNING CLUB

Open to Lower School Students in Grades 1, 2, and 3. For more details and how to register you student, please click the button below:

Running Club

ART CLUB

ART CLUB INFORMATION

Art Club is back! Students will enjoy fun, hands-on art projects, explore new materials and techniques, express their creativity, and build friendships in a welcoming, encouraging environment. All experience levels are welcome!

Registration: Registration is open now and closes on September 1. After registration closes, I will organize Art Club groups and assign each student to a meeting day. Parents will receive an email with their child's assigned Art Club day on September 4.

Cost: $125 for the 6-week session. Payment is due at registration via Venmo @rekegatlin

Schedule: Fall Art Club will meet for a 6-week session beginning the week of September 14 and ending the week of October 26. Meeting days will be assigned after registration closes.

Mondays: Grades 1 - 2 and Thursdays: Grades 3-5.

Dismissal to Art Club: Students will be picked up from their classrooms and escorted to the art room.

Student Pick-Up: Parents/guardians should pick up at 5:30 p.m. 

Questions: Please email reke.gatlin@tcslions.org

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/DZV1F9LFx8VGFyaHA

Not quite ready to register?: https://forms.gle/kkC4jpnjkLmPaLUt6

Kindergarten Art Club Interest

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

Show your school spirit all year long! Lower School families have the opportunity to purchase optional grade-level spirit wear. Click the link below to browse available items and place your order. Spirit wear is completely optional but is a fun way for students to show their school pride throughout the year!

Lower School Spirit Wear

Uniform Guidelines

As you prepare for the new school year, please review our uniform requirements  to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school. Click the link below to view the complete uniform guidelines. This information can also be found in the Parent-Student Handbook for your convenience.

Lower School Uniform Info

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.

(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 319

,

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

Published August 23, 2026

Volume 319

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

This year, we are excited to kick off our new Lion Leadership Program with our Lower School students! Lion Leadership is our foundational discipleship program, designed to help every student grow in their relationship with Jesus and develop into a leader of character, conviction, and service.

As part of this new initiative, our Lower School will transition from the House System to our own Lower School Den System, created specifically for our K3-3rd grade students. While our students have enjoyed participating in the House System, the Den System allows us to create traditions, activities, leadership opportunities, and experiences that are intentionally designed for our youngest Lions. We are excited to begin building something that our Lower School students can truly call their own. Something we hope will become a special and meaningful part of the Lower School experience for years to come.

Each grade level has been organized into a designated Leadership Den - a place to gather, belong, grow, and encourage one another. Throughout the year, students will participate in engaging lessons, hands-on activities, challenges, and friendly Den Competitions that build community while developing leadership skills. These experiences will give students opportunities to practice leadership, serve others, work together, and put Biblical principles into action. 

At the heart of Lion Leadership are three simple truths we want every student to remember: Grow in Jesus. Lead like Jesus. Stand on God's Word. Each Den will also have a Biblical Hero to learn from, a Biblical Virtue to practice, a Biblical Truth to stand on, and a Biblical Banner that represents and unifies their Den as followers of Jesus.

Our hope is that Lion Leadership becomes more than a program. That it becomes part of the fabric of the Lower School experience. Through intentional discipleship and encouragement from teachers, aides, and classmates, we want every Lion to discover that leadership isn't about being the loudest or being in charge. It is about following Jesus, serving others, making wise choices, and having the courage to do what is right.

We are excited to watch our Lions Grow in Jesus, Lead like Jesus, and Stand on God's Word as they build friendships, develop leadership skills, and create Den traditions and memories together. We can't wait to see how God uses Lion Leadership to shape our students and strengthen our Lower School for years to come.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 

~Proverbs 3:5

Grade Level DenS

Den Color Days!

Get ready to show your Den spirit! As part of our new Lion Leadership Program, Lower School students will have special Den Color Days throughout the year. On these fun dress-down days, our youngest Lions will have the opportunity to wear their Den color and celebrate the Den they belong to!

To make these days extra special, we have designed exclusive Den shirts for each of our Lower School Dens! Shirts are available for purchase through the link below and are a fun way for students to represent their Den and build excitement around our new den traditions. Shirts are not required to participate - students are welcome to wear anything in their Den color on Color Days.

Our first Den Color Day is Monday, August 31! We can't wait to see our Lower School Lions decked out in their Den colors, celebrating together, and helping us build this exciting new tradition!

TCS Lower School Den Shirts

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Aug 24 - Fall Picture Day

  • Aug 31 - Den Color Day (Let’s go! It’s our first Lower School Den Day!)

  • Sept 4 - Remote Learning Day

  • Sep 7 - Labor Day Holiday

  • Sept 21 - Den Color Day

  • Sept 25 - First Responder’s Day

  • Sep 28 - Oct 3 - Homecoming Week

Fall Picture Day: Monday, August 24

Fall pictures for TCS will be taken on Monday, August 24. These pictures will be featured in the 2026–2027 yearbook.

Lower School students in K5–3rd grade should wear their chapel day uniform (purple polo) for pictures.

Students will bring home an individual picture pre-order form next week. If you would like to pre-order, please send the completed form and payment with your child on Picture Day. They will give it directly to the photographer.

Pictures may also be previewed and purchased after Picture Day through the Lifetouch website. You will need your student’s ID number, which can be found on their Blackbaud profile.
Students in PreK3-3rd grade will also have the option to purchase a class picture. A separate class picture order form will be sent home in student folders. This form must be returned prior to Picture Day. Class pictures will not be available for purchase after Picture Day.

Chapel Moments

It was an exciting week in chapel as Mrs. Duncan kicked off our Lion Leadership Program! Lion Leadership is a discipleship opportunity designed to help every student grow in their relationship with Jesus and become the leaders God has called them to be. This will be an intentional focus throughout the year as we encourage our students to Grow in Jesus, Lead like Jesus and Stand on God's Word!

Students were also introduced to their Leadership Dens - a place to belong, grow, encourage one another, and discover what it means to lead with courage, kindness, and a heart to serve. We can't wait to see our Lions grow and lead throughout the year!

Third Grade Worship Team Opportunity

Worship Team sign-ups will remain open through Wednesday, August 26. After that date, registration will close and will not reopen for this school year. If your third grader would like to participate, please click the link below to sign up.

3rd Grade Worship Team 26-27

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. 

The finish line is in sight, and the athletic home your child will grow into is just one gift away from becoming a reality.

Make It Possible

Safe Dismissal

We have partnered with the company safeDISMISSAL.COM to facilitate our dismissal process for our Early Learning students (PreK-3 through Kinder) and our Elementary and Middle School (1st - 8th grades). One of the many wonderful features of this dismissal process is that your children will remain comfortably and safely in their classroom until the moment they meet you in the "car loading zone". 

Here are a few tips to follow during our dismissal process: 

  • Please make sure to have your ‘pick-up’ card displayed in your front window when entering the dismissal line. Please keep your card displayed until your child has been loaded into your car. 

  • Please stay in-line (no passing) during dismissal as the children will be instructed to walk to specific spots for loading. 

  • To reduce your wait time, please keep up with the car in front of you.  Stay attentive and focused on the car line.

  • If your student does not arrive at the loading spot before you do, you may be instructed to move to a "waiting" area where your child will be notified again. We ask you to move to this area so that we do not hold up the remaining dismissal line.  

  • Please note:  Your child is assigned to be picked up at a particular spot according to the order of cars in line each day.  Please follow the car in front of you until the line stops, regardless of where you might or might not see your child.  Stopping before the line has filled will cause the sequence to be thrown off and delay the line.  We will get your child to the proper spot should they have gone to the wrong place.

  • Please share this information with anyone who you have designated to pick up your child.

Finally, we ask for your patience the first couple of weeks of school as everyone gets accustomed to the process.  It will get faster/better each day!

The administrators and teachers are committed to making this process beneficial to all parties. Please visit www.safeDISMISSAL.com for more information.  Below are a couple of helpful resources to further explain the process.

SafeDismissal Parent INTRO Video

SafeDismissal Parents Info Sheet

Agape After School Registration

Please see the message below from Kami Heilman.

We've transitioned to a new registration system for Agape After School! We ask that all families with children in PreK–5th grade complete a one-time registration in our new system. Registering now ensures your child is ready to attend Agape whenever the need arises. There is no cost to register, and you will only be charged if and when your child attends the Agape After School program. Click below to register:

AGAPE AFTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION

ELEMENTARY CLUBS

CHESS CLUB INTEREST

Coach Rodney Lewis and Championship Chess present a systematic, fun way to build chess skills during chess instruction and supervised play. Learn more here.

  • Cost? - $219 for the Fall Session (Aug 27-Nov 5 - Thursdays 3-4 pm)

  • Chess Contact:  Rodney Lewis 770-560-1071 rodneylewis33@gmail.com

  • School Contact: Lisa Railey, 770-251-6770   lisa.railey@tcslions.org

ELEMENTARY RUNNING CLUB

Open to Lower School Students in Grades 1, 2, and 3. For more details and how to register you student, please click the button below:

Running Club

ART CLUB

ART CLUB INFORMATION

Art Club is back! Students will enjoy fun, hands-on art projects, explore new materials and techniques, express their creativity, and build friendships in a welcoming, encouraging environment. All experience levels are welcome!

Registration: Registration is open now and closes on September 1. After registration closes, I will organize Art Club groups and assign each student to a meeting day. Parents will receive an email with their child's assigned Art Club day on September 4.

Cost: $125 for the 6-week session. Payment is due at registration via Venmo @rekegatlin

Schedule: Fall Art Club will meet for a 6-week session beginning the week of September 14 and ending the week of October 26. Meeting days will be assigned after registration closes.

Mondays: Grades 1 - 2 and Thursdays: Grades 3-5.

Dismissal to Art Club: Students will be picked up from their classrooms and escorted to the art room.

Student Pick-Up: Parents/guardians should pick up at 5:30 p.m. 

Questions: Please email reke.gatlin@tcslions.org

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/DZV1F9LFx8VGFyaHA

Not quite ready to register?: https://forms.gle/kkC4jpnjkLmPaLUt6

Kindergarten Art Club Interest

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

Show your school spirit all year long! Lower School families have the opportunity to purchase optional grade-level spirit wear. Click the link below to browse available items and place your order. Spirit wear is completely optional but is a fun way for students to show their school pride throughout the year!

Lower School Spirit Wear

Uniform Guidelines

As you prepare for the new school year, please review our uniform requirements  to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school. Click the link below to view the complete uniform guidelines. This information can also be found in the Parent-Student Handbook for your convenience.

Lower School Uniform Info

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.

(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 318

,

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

Published August 16, 2026

Volume 318

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Wow, what a great first week of school! It was so fun seeing our campus busy again with students and families. Our students have settled in nicely and have spent the week learning classroom procedures and routines. We are off to a great start!

Thank you for your patience as we worked through our arrival and dismissal procedures this week. Things are running much more smoothly!

One dismissal reminder: If you have an Early Learning student and are also picking up a 1st–5th grade student, please plan to arrive toward the end of Early Learning dismissal, around 2:15 p.m. This will help us keep traffic moving smoothly for everyone.

Thank you for a wonderful first week. We are looking forward to a great year together!

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 

~Proverbs 3:5

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Tuesday, August 18 - Progress Learning: ELA (K5 - 3rd only)

  • Thursday, August 20 - Progress Learning: Math (K5 - 3rd only)

  • Monday, August 24 - Fall Picture Day

  • Friday, September 4 - Remote Learning Day

  • Monday, September 7 - Labor Day Holiday

Benchmark Assessments for K5-3rd Grade

On August 18th and 20th, our students will complete their beginning-of-the-year benchmark assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. These assessments give our teachers helpful information about each student’s current academic strengths and areas where additional support may be needed. They also provide a starting point that allows us to measure individual growth throughout the school year.

Benchmark assessments are not part of students’ academic grades. Instead, the results help our teachers plan instruction and better meet the needs of each student.

Please help your child start the day well by getting a good night’s rest, eating a healthy breakfast, and arriving at school on time, as testing will begin promptly each morning.

Fall Picture Day: Monday, August 24

Fall pictures for TCS will be taken on Monday, August 24. These pictures will be featured in the 2026–2027 yearbook.

Lower School students in K5–3rd grade should wear their chapel day uniform (purple polo) for pictures.

Students will bring home an individual picture pre-order form next week. If you would like to pre-order, please send the completed form and payment with your child on Picture Day. They will give it directly to the photographer.

Pictures may also be previewed and purchased after Picture Day through the Lifetouch website. You will need your student’s ID number, which can be found on their Blackbaud profile.
Students in PreK3-3rd grade will also have the option to purchase a class picture. A separate class picture order form will be sent home in student folders. This form must be returned prior to Picture Day. Class pictures will not be available for purchase after Picture Day.

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. 

Chapel Moments

We had a great first week of chapel! We kicked things off with a fun game to introduce our chapel speakers, Mrs. Randolph, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Duncan, and Pastor Kami, along with Mrs. Cook, who leads our 3rd Grade Worship Team. We also spent time worshipping together and talking about what we can look forward to in chapel this year. We are excited for the year ahead and, most importantly, to see our students continue to grow in their relationship with the Lord!

Third Grade Worship Team Opportunity

Our third grade students are the leaders of our Lower School. In honor of that, we extend an opportunity for them to lead our Lower School students in worship during our weekly Chapel services. This opportunity is available for all interested third graders. The only requirement is to have a heart for worship and to be willing to stand on the stage and sing. We are excited to provide an opportunity where they can shine God’s light before others. 

If your third grader is interested, please click on the link to sign up below: 

3rd Grade Worship Team 26-27

Safe Dismissal

We have partnered with the company safeDISMISSAL.COM to facilitate our dismissal process for our Early Learning students (PreK-3 through Kinder) and our Elementary and Middle School (1st - 8th grades). One of the many wonderful features of this dismissal process is that your children will remain comfortably and safely in their classroom until the moment they meet you in the "car loading zone". 

Here are a few tips to follow during our dismissal process: 

  • Please make sure to have your ‘pick-up’ card displayed in your front window when entering the dismissal line. Please keep your card displayed until your child has been loaded into your car. 

  • Please stay in-line (no passing) during dismissal as the children will be instructed to walk to specific spots for loading. 

  • To reduce your wait time, please keep up with the car in front of you.  Stay attentive and focused on the car line.

  • If your student does not arrive at the loading spot before you do, you may be instructed to move to a "waiting" area where your child will be notified again. We ask you to move to this area so that we do not hold up the remaining dismissal line.  

  • Please note:  Your child is assigned to be picked up at a particular spot according to the order of cars in line each day.  Please follow the car in front of you until the line stops, regardless of where you might or might not see your child.  Stopping before the line has filled will cause the sequence to be thrown off and delay the line.  We will get your child to the proper spot should they have gone to the wrong place.

  • Please share this information with anyone who you have designated to pick up your child.

Finally, we ask for your patience the first couple of weeks of school as everyone gets accustomed to the process.  It will get faster/better each day!

The administrators and teachers are committed to making this process beneficial to all parties. Please visit www.safeDISMISSAL.com for more information.  Below are a couple of helpful resources to further explain the process.

SafeDismissal Parent INTRO Video

SafeDismissal Parents Info Sheet

Agape After School Registration

Please see the message below from Kami Heilman.

We've transitioned to a new registration system for Agape After School! We ask that all families with children in PreK–5th grade complete a one-time registration in our new system. Registering now ensures your child is ready to attend Agape whenever the need arises. There is no cost to register, and you will only be charged if and when your child attends the Agape After School program. Click below to register:

AGAPE AFTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION

ELEMENTARY CLUBS

CHESS CLUB INTEREST

Coach Rodney Lewis and Championship Chess present a systematic, fun way to build chess skills during chess instruction and supervised play. Learn more here.

  • Cost? - $219 for the Fall Session (Aug 27-Nov 5 - Thursdays 3-4 pm)

  • Chess Contact:  Rodney Lewis 770-560-1071 rodneylewis33@gmail.com

  • School Contact: Lisa Railey, 770-251-6770   lisa.railey@tcslions.org

ELEMENTARY RUNNING CLUB

Open to Lower School Students in Grades 1, 2, and 3. For more details and how to register you student, please click the button below:

Running Club

ART CLUB

ART CLUB INFORMATION

Art Club is back! Students will enjoy fun, hands-on art projects, explore new materials and techniques, express their creativity, and build friendships in a welcoming, encouraging environment. All experience levels are welcome!

Registration: Registration is open now and closes on September 1. After registration closes, I will organize Art Club groups and assign each student to a meeting day. Parents will receive an email with their child's assigned Art Club day on September 4.

Cost: $125 for the 6-week session. Payment is due at registration via Venmo @rekegatlin

Schedule: Fall Art Club will meet for a 6-week session beginning the week of September 14 and ending the week of October 26. Meeting days will be assigned after registration closes.

Dismissal to Art Club: Students will be picked up from their classrooms and escorted to the art room.

Student Pick-Up: Parents/guardians should pick up at 5:30 p.m. 

Questions: Please email reke.gatlin@tcslions.org

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/DZV1F9LFx8VGFyaHA

Not quite ready to register?: https://forms.gle/kkC4jpnjkLmPaLUt6

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

Show your school spirit all year long! Lower School families have the opportunity to purchase optional grade-level spirit wear. Click the link below to browse available items and place your order. Spirit wear is completely optional but is a fun way for students to show their school pride throughout the year!

Lower School Spirit Wear

Uniform Guidelines

As you prepare for the new school year, please review our uniform requirements  to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school. Click the link below to view the complete uniform guidelines. This information can also be found in the Parent-Student Handbook for your convenience.

Lower School Uniform Info

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.

(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 317

,

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

Published August 9, 2026

Volume 317

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

School starts tomorrow, and we are so excited! We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Meet My Teacher Day on Monday, August 10. It's a great opportunity for students to meet their teacher, find their classroom, drop off supplies, and get excited for the first day of school.

As we begin this school year, we are also celebrating 35 years of Trinity Christian School. We are so thankful for God's faithfulness through the years and are excited for all He has in store for this new school year.

Meet My Teacher Day – Monday, August 10

  • Last Names A–L: 9:30–11:30 a.m. (drop-in)

  • Last Names M–Z: 1:30–3:30 p.m. (drop-in)

Then on Tuesday, August 11, we officially kick off the 2026–2027 school year! We can't wait to welcome our students back to campus and begin another great year together.

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Monday, August 10 - Meet the Teacher Day

  • Tuesday, August 11  - First Day of School 

  • Tuesday, August 18 - Progress Learning: ELA (K5 - 3rd only)

  • Thursday, August 20 - Progress Learning: Math (K5 - 3rd only)

  • Monday, August 24 - Fall Picture Day

  • Friday, September 4 - Remote Learning Day

  • Monday, September 7 - Labor Day Holiday

MEET OUR NEW LOWER SCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANTS

Kayla Duffey, Kindergarten

Blanca Benavidez, 2nd grade

Anita Billings, 3rd grade

Melinda Franke, 3rd grade

Meet Our New Art Teacher, Reke Gatlin 

I am excited to join Trinity Christian School as the new Art Teacher for 1st-8th grades! I have been part of the Trinity family for over 10 years, and I am grateful for the opportunity to now serve the school community in this role. I studied Fashion Merchandising and Marketing at Academy of Art University, where I developed a strong foundation in art, design, and creative expression. Art has always been a meaningful part of my life, and I am passionate about helping students discover their own creativity, develop their artistic skills, and recognize the unique gifts God has given them.

I look forward to creating an encouraging and inspiring classroom environment where students can explore the visual arts while growing in confidence and creativity. I am excited to continue growing as part of the Trinity community and to share my love of art with my students!

Safe Dismissal

We have partnered with the company safeDISMISSAL.COM to facilitate our dismissal process for our Early Learning students (PreK-3 through Kinder) and our Elementary and Middle School (1st - 8th grades). One of the many wonderful features of this dismissal process is that your children will remain comfortably and safely in their classroom until the moment they meet you in the "car loading zone". 

Here are a few tips to follow during our dismissal process: 

  • Please make sure to have your ‘pick-up’ card displayed in your front window when entering the dismissal line. Please keep your card displayed until your child has been loaded into your car. 

  • Please stay in-line (no passing) during dismissal as the children will be instructed to walk to specific spots for loading. 

  • To reduce your wait time, please keep up with the car in front of you.  Stay attentive and focused on the car line.

  • If your student does not arrive at the loading spot before you do, you may be instructed to move to a "waiting" area where your child will be notified again. We ask you to move to this area so that we do not hold up the remaining dismissal line.  

  • Please note:  Your child is assigned to be picked up at a particular spot according to the order of cars in line each day.  Please follow the car in front of you until the line stops, regardless of where you might or might not see your child.  Stopping before the line has filled will cause the sequence to be thrown off and delay the line.  We will get your child to the proper spot should they have gone to the wrong place.

  • Please share this information with anyone who you have designated to pick up your child.

Finally, we ask for your patience the first couple of weeks of school as everyone gets accustomed to the process.  It will get faster/better each day!

The administrators and teachers are committed to making this process beneficial to all parties. Please visit www.safeDISMISSAL.com for more information.  Below are a couple of helpful resources to further explain the process.

SafeDismissal Parent INTRO Video

SafeDismissal Parents Info Sheet

Agape After School Registration

Please see the message below from Kami Heilman.

We've transitioned to a new registration system for Agape After School! We ask that all families with children in PreK–5th grade complete a one-time registration in our new system. Registering now ensures your child is ready to attend Agape whenever the need arises. There is no cost to register, and you will only be charged if and when your child attends the Agape After School program. Click below to register:

AGAPE AFTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION

SUPPLY LISTS FOR 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR

Each grade level has prepared a student supply list. Please bring these items to school on Meet The Teacher Day, August 10th. Student Supply Lists are available on Blackbaud but may also be accessed through the links below. If you pre-purchased your student's supplies through EPI School Supply, there's nothing else you need to bring. Your student's supply pack will be waiting in the classroom and ready for Meet the Teacher Day!

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

Show your school spirit all year long! Lower School families have the opportunity to purchase optional grade-level spirit wear. Click the link below to browse available items and place your order. Spirit wear is completely optional but is a fun way for students to show their school pride throughout the year!

Lower School Spirit Wear

Uniform Guidelines

As you prepare for the new school year, please review our uniform requirements  to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school. Click the link below to view the complete uniform guidelines. This information can also be found in the Parent-Student Handbook for your convenience.

Lower School Uniform Info

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.

(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 316

,

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

Published August 2, 2026

Volume 316

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

This year marks 35 years of Trinity Christian School, and what a blessing it is to celebrate all that God has done through our school. As we begin a new year together, our school-wide theme is "Trust the Lord," based on Proverbs 3:5: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding."

My prayer is that our Lower School students will learn what it means to trust the Lord in every part of their day. Whether they are learning something new, building friendships, facing a challenge, or celebrating a success, we want to point them back to God's faithfulness. Throughout the year, this theme will be woven into our chapel services, classroom Bible instruction, and classroom experiences as we encourage students to grow in their faith and confidently trust Him.

I look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our Lower School families and seeing all that God has in store for the year ahead.

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Friday, August 7 - Welcome to the Roar

  • Monday, August 10 - Meet the Teacher Day

  • Tuesday, August 11  - First Day of School

  • Aug 18 - Progress Learning: ELA (K5 - 3rd only)

  • Aug 20 - Progress Learning: Math (K5 - 3rd only)

  • Aug 24 - Fall Picture Day

  • Sept 4 - Remote Learning Day

  • Sep 7 - Labor Day Holiday

AUGUST BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS

Mark your calendars for these special days to kickoff the new year. More details to come!

  • Friday, August 7 = WELCOME TO THE ROAR - a block party style event for all of our new and returning TCS families.

  • Monday, August 10 = MEET MY TEACHER DAY - an opportunity to walk through schedules, meet teachers, etc.

    • Families with last name A-L = 9:30-11:30am (drop-in time slot)

    • Families with last name M-Z = 1:30-3:30pm (drop-in time slot)

  • Tuesday, August 11 = FIRST DAY OF CLASSES = the 25-26 school year begins!

Meet Our New Art Teacher, Reke Gatlin 

I am excited to join Trinity Christian School as the new Art Teacher for 1st-8th grades! I have been part of the Trinity family for over 10 years, and I am grateful for the opportunity to now serve the school community in this role. I studied Fashion Merchandising and Marketing at Academy of Art University, where I developed a strong foundation in art, design, and creative expression. Art has always been a meaningful part of my life, and I am passionate about helping students discover their own creativity, develop their artistic skills, and recognize the unique gifts God has given them.

I look forward to creating an encouraging and inspiring classroom environment where students can explore the visual arts while growing in confidence and creativity. I am excited to continue growing as part of the Trinity community and to share my love of art with my students!

Agape After School Registration

Please see the message below from Kami Heilman.

We've transitioned to a new registration system for Agape After School! We ask that all families with children in PreK–5th grade complete a one-time registration in our new system. Registering now ensures your child is ready to attend Agape whenever the need arises. There is no cost to register, and you will only be charged if and when your child attends the Agape After School program. Click below to register:

AGAPE AFTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION

CLASS PLACEMENT FOR 2026/27

Class placement information for the 2026–2027 school year will be released during the first week of August. You will receive an email when your child's teacher and schedule are available to view in Blackbaud. We appreciate your prayers as we seek God's wisdom and guidance in making these decisions.

SUPPLY LISTS FOR 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR

Each grade level has prepared a student supply list. Please bring these items to school on Meet The Teacher Day, August 10th. Student Supply Lists are available on Blackbaud but may also be accessed through the links below. If you pre-purchased your student's supplies through EPI School Supply, there's nothing else you need to bring. Your student's supply pack will be waiting in the classroom and ready for Meet the Teacher Day!

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

Show your school spirit all year long! Lower School families have the opportunity to purchase optional grade-level spirit wear. Click the link below to browse available items and place your order. Spirit wear is completely optional but is a fun way for students to show their school pride throughout the year!

Lower School Spirit Wear

Uniform Guidelines

As you prepare for the new school year, please review our uniform requirements  to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school. Click the link below to view the complete uniform guidelines. This information can also be found in the Parent-Student Handbook for your convenience.

Lower School Uniform Info

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.

(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 315

,

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

Published July 26, 2026

Volume 315

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

As we prepare to begin a new school year, we have even more reason to celebrate. This year is especially exciting as we celebrate 35 years of God's faithfulness to our school. For 35 years, Trinity has partnered with families to provide a Christ-centered education that encourages students to grow academically, spiritually, and personally.

Whether you are joining us for the first time or have been part of the Trinity family for years, we are so glad you're here. We look forward to celebrating this special milestone together throughout the year and making even more great memories as a school family.

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Friday, August 7 - Welcome to the Roar

  • Monday, August 10 - Meet the Teacher Day

  • Tuesday, August 11  - First Day of School

AUGUST BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS

Mark your calendars for these special days to kickoff the new year. More details to come!

  • Friday, August 7 = WELCOME TO THE ROAR - a block party style event for all of our new and returning TCS families.

  • Monday, August 10 = MEET MY TEACHER DAY - an opportunity to walk through schedules, meet teachers, etc.

    • Families with last name A-L = 9:30-11:30am (drop-in time slot)

    • Families with last name M-Z = 1:30-3:30pm (drop-in time slot)

  • Tuesday, August 11 = FIRST DAY OF CLASSES = the 25-26 school year begins!

Meet Our New First Grade Teacher, Mickinzi Moon

Hi! My name is Mickinzi Moon, and I am so excited to be joining the Trinity Christian School family this year as a first-grade teacher!

My husband, Bryce, and I recently moved to Georgia from East Tennessee after he accepted a position with the Chick-fil-A Support Center. We have been married for six years! We also have a playful black Lab named Koda who keeps life fun! In our free time, we love spending time outdoors hiking, camping, playing golf, playing tennis, and exploring new places together.

This year will mark my sixth year of teaching. I spent my first year teaching kindergarten and the last four years teaching second grade. I graduated from Belhaven University with a degree in Elementary Education and specialized training in Reading and Social Studies. Teaching is truly one of my greatest joys, and I love creating a classroom where students feel known, encouraged, challenged, and excited to learn.

Bryce and I have already felt so welcomed by the community, and we are grateful to call Georgia home. I look forward to seeing all that God has in store for us this year!

CLASS PLACEMENT FOR 2026/27

Class placement information for the 2026–2027 school year will be released during the first week of August. You will receive an email when your child's teacher and schedule are available to view in Blackbaud. We appreciate your prayers as we seek God's wisdom and guidance in making these decisions.

SUPPLY LISTS FOR 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR

Each grade level has prepared a student supply list. Please bring these items to school on Meet The Teacher Day, August 10th. Student Supply Lists are available on Blackbaud but may also be accessed through the links below. If you pre-purchased your student's supplies through EPI School Supply, there's nothing else you need to bring. Your student's supply pack will be waiting in the classroom and ready for Meet the Teacher Day!

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

Show your school spirit all year long! Lower School families have the opportunity to purchase optional grade-level spirit wear. Click the link below to browse available items and place your order. Spirit wear is completely optional but is a fun way for students to show their school pride throughout the year!

Lower School Spirit Wear

Uniform Guidelines

As you prepare for the new school year, please review our uniform requirements  to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school. Click the link below to view the complete uniform guidelines. This information can also be found in the Parent-Student Handbook for your convenience.

Lower School Uniform Info

Early Learning Transportation Update

Please note that PickUp Patrol will no longer be used for Early Learning students. Now that our Early Learning program has returned to the main campus, bus transportation between campuses is no longer needed, and families are not required to use PickUp Patrol.

Additional information regarding daily arrival and dismissal procedures will be shared before the start of the school year.

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.

(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 314

,

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

Published July 19, 2026

Volume 314

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

The beginning of a new school year is an exciting time! I know this season is filled with anticipation, new routines, and a few busy mornings. As we prepare to welcome our Lower School Lions back to campus, I would like to share a few simple ideas that can help make the transition a little smoother for your Preschool through 3rd grade student.

Ease into a school routine. A few days before school begins, start adjusting bedtimes and wake-up times to match the school schedule. A consistent routine helps children feel rested and ready to learn.

Practice little things that build big confidence. Simple skills like putting on shoes, zipping a backpack, opening lunch containers, washing hands independently, and cleaning up after themselves help children feel capable and prepared throughout the school day.

Make reading part of your daily routine. Spending just 15–20 minutes reading together each day helps develop language skills, strengthens comprehension, and nurtures a lifelong love of learning.

Pray together. As the school year begins, take a few moments to pray with your child. Ask God to give them courage, kindness, wisdom, and a heart that reflects His love. Pray for their teachers, classmates, and for a year filled with growth, academically, socially, and spiritually.

Thank you for allowing Trinity to partner with your family. It is a privilege to serve your children and walk alongside them as they learn, grow, and discover all that God has planned for them this year. I am praying for a wonderful school year and can't wait to welcome our Lower School Lions back to campus!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Friday, August 7 - Welcome to the Roar

  • Monday, August 10 - Meet the Teacher Day

  • Tuesday, August 11  - First Day of School

CLASS PLACEMENT FOR 2026/27

We are working to finalize class placement for your student. Please pray along with us as we seek God for His wisdom and guidance in determining the best placement for each student. Class placement information for the 2026-27 school year will be released soon. You will receive an email when your child’s teacher and schedule is viewable in Blackbaud. 

SUPPLY LISTS FOR 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR

Each grade level has prepared a student supply list. Please bring these items to school on Meet The Teacher Day, August 10th. Student Supply Lists are available on Blackbaud but may also be accessed through the links below. If you pre-purchased your student's supplies through EPI School Supply, there's nothing else you need to bring. Your student's supply pack will be waiting in the classroom and ready for Meet the Teacher Day!

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

Show your school spirit all year long! Lower School families have the opportunity to purchase optional grade-level spirit wear. Click the link below to browse available items and place your order. Spirit wear is completely optional but is a fun way for students to show their school pride throughout the year!

Lower School Spirit Wear

Uniform Guidelines

As you prepare for the new school year, please review our uniform requirements  to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school. Click the link below to view the complete uniform guidelines. This information can also be found in the Parent-Student Handbook for your convenience.

Lower School Uniform Info

Early Learning Transportation Update

Please note that PickUp Patrol will no longer be used for Early Learning students. Now that our Early Learning program has returned to the main campus, bus transportation between campuses is no longer needed, and families are not required to use PickUp Patrol.

Additional information regarding daily arrival and dismissal procedures will be shared before the start of the school year.

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.

(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 313

,

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

Published July 12, 2026

Volume 313

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

We are excited to welcome our Lower School families back for the 2026–2027 school year! Mark your calendars for our upcoming back-to-school events: Friday, August 7 – Welcome to the Roar, Monday, August 10 – Meet the Teacher Day, and Tuesday, August 11 – First Day of School. We can’t wait to begin another amazing year together! Families can also show their school spirit by ordering optional Lower School grade-level spirit wear. Spirit wear is a fun way for students to celebrate their grade and proudly represent Trinity throughout the year. Browse the available items and place your order through the TCS Lower School Apparel Store at TCS Lower School Apparel Storegracefulpeachboutique.com

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Friday, August 7 - Welcome to the Roar

  • Monday, August 10 - Meet the Teacher Day

  • Tuesday, August 11  - First Day of School

CLASS PLACEMENT FOR 2026/27

We are working to finalize class placement for your student. Please pray along with us as we seek God for His wisdom and guidance in determining the best placement for each student. Class placement information for the 2026-27 school year will be released soon. You will receive an email when your child’s teacher and schedule is viewable in Blackbaud.

SUPPLY LISTS FOR 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR

Each grade level has prepared a student supply list. Please bring these items to school on Meet The Teacher Day, August 10th. Student Supply Lists are available on Blackbaud but may also be accessed through the links below. If you pre-purchased your student's supplies through EPI School Supply, there's nothing else you need to bring. Your student's supply pack will be waiting in the classroom and ready for Meet the Teacher Day!

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

Show your school spirit all year long! Lower School families have the opportunity to purchase optional grade-level spirit wear. Click the link below to browse available items and place your order. Spirit wear is completely optional but is a fun way for students to show their school pride throughout the year!

Lower School Spirit Wear

Uniform Guidelines

As you prepare for the new school year, please review our uniform requirements  to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school. Click the link below to view the complete uniform guidelines. This information can also be found in the Parent-Student Handbook for your convenience.

Lower School Uniform Info

Early Learning Transportation Update

Please note that PickUp Patrol will no longer be used for Early Learning students. Now that our Early Learning program has returned to the main campus, bus transportation between campuses is no longer needed, and families are not required to use PickUp Patrol.

Additional information regarding daily arrival and dismissal procedures will be shared before the start of the school year.

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.

(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 312

,

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

Published July 5, 2026

Volume 312

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Happy July! We hope you and your family are enjoying a fun, relaxing, and memorable summer. Even though school is out, there is plenty happening behind the scenes as we prepare for a wonderful new school year. We are excited to be moving our Early Learners (preschool and kindergarten) to the main campus and have been busy getting classrooms and learning spaces ready for their arrival. Throughout the summer, our staff and teachers will continue preparing to welcome students back!  We can't wait to see all of our Lower School students and families in just a few short weeks!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Friday, August 7 - Welcome to the Roar

  • Monday, August 10 - Meet the Teacher Day

  • Tuesday, August 11  - First Day of School

CLASS PLACEMENT FOR 2026/27

We are working to finalize class placement for your student. Please pray along with us as we seek God for His wisdom and guidance in determining the best placement for each student. Class placement information for the 2026-27 school year will be released soon. You will receive an email when your child’s teacher and schedule is viewable in Blackbaud.

SUPPLY LISTS FOR 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR

Each grade level has prepared a student supply list. Please bring these items to school on Meet The Teacher Day, August 10th. Student Supply Lists are available on Blackbaud but may also be accessed through the links below. If you pre-purchased your student's supplies through EPI School Supply, there's nothing else you need to bring. Your student's supply pack will be waiting in the classroom and ready for Meet the Teacher Day!

LOWER SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR

Show your school spirit all year long! Lower School families have the opportunity to purchase optional grade-level spirit wear. Click the link below to browse available items and place your order. Spirit wear is completely optional but is a fun way for students to show their school pride throughout the year!

Lower School Spirit Wear

Uniform Guidelines

As you prepare for the new school year, please review our uniform requirements  to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school. Click the link below to view the complete uniform guidelines. This information can also be found in the Parent-Student Handbook for your convenience.

Lower School Uniform Info

Early Learning Transportation Update

Please note that PickUp Patrol will no longer be used for Early Learning students. Now that our Early Learning program has returned to the main campus, bus transportation between campuses is no longer needed, and families are not required to use PickUp Patrol.

Additional information regarding daily arrival and dismissal procedures will be shared before the start of the school year.

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.

(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 311

,

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

Published May 24, 2026

Volume 311

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

We have truly finished the school year strong and have loved celebrating these final days together as a school family. From joyful traditions and special celebrations to meaningful milestone moments, these last weeks have been filled with so much fun, laughter, and community.

A special congratulations to our Kindergarten graduates! Watching them march into the stadium and celebrate this important milestone was such a memorable moment. We are so proud of each of these students and thankful for the families who celebrated alongside them. The flyover featuring 14 planes made the evening even more unforgettable and added so much excitement to the celebration!

Our end-of-year programs and award ceremonies were also a wonderful time to recognize student growth and accomplishments. One of the most meaningful parts of these celebrations is presenting each student with a Christian Character Award. These awards allow teachers to intentionally speak life into their students and recognize the unique Christlike characteristics they have identified and nurtured throughout the year.

We also loved ending the year with some of our favorite traditions, including Water Bash Day, Bouncy Bash Day, scooter days, glow parties, pajama movie days, and other class celebrations that created lasting memories for our students. Seeing the excitement, joy, and friendships shared during these events reminds us what a special school family we have.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support throughout this school year. It has been a blessing to walk alongside your family, and we are grateful for the opportunity to love, teach, and invest in your children each day.

We hope your family has a safe, restful, and wonderful summer!  

CELEBRATING THE END OF THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR

FINAL REPORT CARDS

Report cards will be available on Blackbaud on June 1st at 8:00am. Please log in to tcslions.myschoolapp.com, click on your student in the top left-hand corner, and then under "Performance", you will see "Report Cards" listed. Please click on "Report Cards" to view your student's final grades.

WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR STUDENTS AND ALL OF THEIR HARD WORK THIS YEAR!

EPI School Supply Kit Sale is Here!

As an optional service and convenience to our Lower School families (PreK-3 through 3rd Grade only), Trinity has partnered with EPI for our 2026-27 school supply sale!  

  • EPI school supply packs contain all the specific items and brands our teachers require from our Supply Lists. (Personal items such as backpacks, water bottles, lunch boxes are not included.  Please see Supply Lists for each class located in Blackbaud)

  • One-stop shopping!  Avoid the stores and get all your school supply shopping done online with ready-to-order kits conveniently curated by grade level. Just click your child’s grade level and the supply list is loaded to your cart!

  • Supply kits are delivered before school starts and will be waiting for your student on their desk when they arrive for the first day of school!

  • When you buy from EPI you lock in pricing and avoid not being able to find everything on your list.

  • Not only is this convenient for you, but it is a fundraiser to help our school!  Please note: It is optional to use this service, not a requirement.

  • Order Online by June 16!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Monday, August 10 - Meet the Teacher Day

  • Tuesday, August 11 - First Day of School

SUPPLY LISTS FOR 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR

Looking to get a jump on next year as you see deals throughout the summer? Check out our grade-level supply lists. These lists are subject to additions at the beginning of July. No items will be removed, but some additional items may be added. 

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.

(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 310

,

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

Published May 17, 2026

Volume 310

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

It is hard to believe that we only have ONE week of school remaining! What a joyful and memorable year it has been. As we finish strong together, we are looking forward to celebrating with so many fun traditions, special events, and end-of-year moments with our students. We cannot wait to make these final days extra meaningful and full of excitement!

Upcoming End-of-Year Celebrations & Events

  • May 18: Kindergarten March to the Stadium & Graduation Ceremony (evening performance)

  • May 18: Preschool Glow Party Day

  • May 18: 1st Grade Scooter Day

  • May 19: 1st–3rd Grade End-of-Year Celebrations & Awards

  • May 19: Kindergarten Pajamas & Movie Day

  • May 20: 3rd Grade Water Bash Day

  • May 21: 2nd Grade Bouncy Bash Day

  • May 22: Last Day of School 🎉

Happy Graduation Week! Calling All Kindergarten Families!

We are looking forward to one of the sweetest highlights of the school year, Kindergarten Graduation! It is hard to believe our kindergarten students are about to complete their very first year of elementary school, and we cannot wait to celebrate this special milestone together.

Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony
When:  Monday, May 18th
Time:    6:45 PM
Where: Main Campus Stadium

Before the ceremony begins, our graduates will participate in our beloved Annual March to the Stadium - a festive mini-parade from the Elementary Building to the Athletic Stadium. Families are encouraged to line the parade route, bring posters, big heads, noisemakers, and all the excitement as we cheer on our kindergarten graduates during their big entrance!

Stadium seating will be available, so families are encouraged to save seats before finding a spot along the parade route. Seating can be saved beginning at 5:00pm the night of graduation. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher. We cannot wait to celebrate this memorable evening with you!

1st–3rd Grade End-of-Year Celebrations & Awards: Tuesday, May 19th 

We are looking forward to celebrating all of our 1st–3rd grade students and the wonderful accomplishments they have made this year! Students will receive end of year awards in their classroom and participate in a special end-of-year performance in the gym.

Please visit your child’s Blackbaud page for specific class times and details. If you have any questions, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher.

***MAIN CAMPUS INFORMATION***

As we look towards summer break and the final week of this school year, we wanted to communicate our plan for our optional half-day dismissals. Please review the information below and let us know if you have any questions.  

  • Optional half-day dismissal days: Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21

  • Required half-day dismissal day (no after school option): Friday, May 22

Check out the specific details below:

Dismissal times will be staggered once again, just like our December half-days. This helped to alleviate traffic overall and allowed us to end our dismissal time earlier. Please review the times below. 

NOTE: The Main Office will close at 11:45am and will not reopen until the dismissal line ends. 

  • 12:00pm - Elementary (1st-5th) will dismiss. Only students in 1st-5th grade will be dismissed at this time. If you have a middle school student to pick up as well, please see information below. 

  • 12:30pm - Middle School (6th-8th) will dismiss. Students in 6th-8th grade along with siblings in 1st-5th grade will be dismissed at this time. If you only have Elementary students to pick up, please plan to do so prior to 12:30pm. 

Note: If you attempt to go through the car line to pick up a middle school student prior to 12:30, you may be required to re-enter the car line as middle school students will not be available for pickup until after 12:30pm. 

For the optional half days on Wednesday and Thursday, students may remain at school free of charge until 3:30pm. After 3:30pm, regular after school rates will apply. If you need to pick up your child after the half-day dismissal ends, you may do so by either:

1. Picking up your child via the Main Office until 3pm. 

2. Picking up your child via the normal Afternoon Dismissal line between 3-3:30pm. 

****GO CHURCH CAMPUS INFORMATION****

EARLY LEARNING AT GO CHURCH INFORMATION FOR May 20 and 21st: The Early Learning students at our Go Church campus will dismiss from 11:30 to 12:00pm. Due to the half day dismissal, we will not offer the Junior Lions dismissal option. Early Learning students will be transported to the main campus for the Agape program at 2:10pm. 

EARLY LEARNING AT GO CHURCH INFORMATION FOR May 22nd: The Early Learning students at our Go Church campus will dismiss from 11:30 to 12:00pm. Transportation will NOT be provided to the main campus for Early Learning students. 

Progress Learning Final Testing for K5-3rd Grade: 

On May 5th and 12th we will be conducting our final benchmark assessment for both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Students are encouraged to eat a healthy breakfast and arrive at school on time, as testing will begin promptly each morning. It's important to note that these assessments are designed to evaluate students' understanding of the academic concepts covered throughout this school year and to measure their academic growth as an individual student since the initial benchmark test in August. Remember, these assessments do not contribute to their academic grades. 

EPI School Supply Kit Sale is Here!

As an optional service and convenience to our Lower School families (PreK-3 through 3rd Grade only), Trinity has partnered with EPI for our 2026-27 school supply sale!  

  • EPI school supply packs contain all the specific items and brands our teachers require from our Supply Lists. (Personal items such as backpacks, water bottles, lunch boxes are not included.  Please see Supply Lists for each class located in Blackbaud)

  • One-stop shopping!  Avoid the stores and get all your school supply shopping done online with ready-to-order kits conveniently curated by grade level. Just click your child’s grade level and the supply list is loaded to your cart!

  • Supply kits are delivered before school starts and will be waiting for your student on their desk when they arrive for the first day of school!

  • When you buy from EPI you lock in pricing and avoid not being able to find everything on your list.

  • Not only is this convenient for you, but it is a fundraiser to help our school!  Please note: It is optional to use this service, not a requirement.

  • Order Online by June 16!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • May 18: Kindergarten March To The Stadium and Graduation Ceremony (an evening performance)

  • May 18: Preschool Glow Party Day

  • May 18: 1st Grade Scooter Day

  • May 19: 1st–3rd Grade End of Year Celebrations

  • May 19: Kindergarten PJS & Movie Day

  • May 20: 3rd Grade Water Bash Day

  • May 21: 2nd Grade Bouncy Bash Day

  • May 22: Last Day of School

End of Year Events

TCS EOY Events

Chapel Moments

The sweetest final week of chapel was all about praise and worship!

Our early learning chapel was led by each of our kindergarten classes. Our students sang, danced, and jumped for joy as they praised the Lord to some of their favorite worship songs. It was such a special time watching their excitement and love for Jesus shine so brightly.

In our 1st–3rd grade chapel, our third grade worship leaders guided students in a joyful time of praise and worship. We also took time to thank our third graders for being wonderful examples of leadership, character, and strong study habits to our Lower School students. As their time in Lower School comes to an end and they prepare to move into Upper Elementary, we prayed a special prayer over them for the journey ahead.

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. 

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. 

Show Your Trinity Pride! Order

Lower School Spirit Wear Here

Check out our fresh new spirit wear designs—perfect for dress-down days, events, or everyday wear. Spirit wear is completely optional, but a fun way for students and families to feel connected all year long!

TCS Lower School Apparel Store

Attendance & Absences

When your child is out, please send absence excuses (including doctor’s notes) to the right email:

Planned absences (family trips, etc.) should be sent in your child’s folder for teacher review and approval.

Thank you for helping us keep records accurate!

Dress Code Guidelines for K5-3rd Grades

Before the year kicks off, take a look at our Dress Code Overview to brush up on the guidelines.

Lower School Uniform Requirements 2025-2026

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.

Submit Prayer Request

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.

(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 309

,

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

Published May 10, 2026

Volume 309

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Calling All Kindergarten Families!

We are looking forward to one of the sweetest highlights of the school year, Kindergarten Graduation! It is hard to believe our kindergarten students are about to complete their very first year of elementary school, and we cannot wait to celebrate this special milestone together.

Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony
When:  Monday, May 18th
Time:    6:45 PM
Where: Main Campus Stadium

Before the ceremony begins, our graduates will participate in our beloved Annual March to the Stadium - a festive mini-parade from the Elementary Building to the Athletic Stadium. Families are encouraged to line the parade route, bring posters, big heads, noisemakers, and all the excitement as we cheer on our kindergarten graduates during their big entrance!

Stadium seating will be available, so families are encouraged to save seats before finding a spot along the parade route.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher. We cannot wait to celebrate this memorable evening with you!

Progress Learning Final Testing for K5-3rd Grade: 

On May 12th we will be conducting our final benchmark assessment for Mathematics. Students are encouraged to eat a healthy breakfast and arrive at school on time, as testing will begin promptly each morning. It's important to note that these assessments are designed to evaluate students' understanding of the academic concepts covered throughout this school year and to measure their academic growth as an individual student since the initial benchmark test in August. Remember, these assessments do not contribute to their academic grades. 

***MAIN CAMPUS INFORMATION***

As we look towards summer break and the final week of this school year, we wanted to communicate our plan for our optional half-day dismissals. Please review the information below and let us know if you have any questions.  

  • Optional half-day dismissal days: Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21

  • Required half-day dismissal day (no after school option): Friday, May 22

Check out the specific details below:

Dismissal times will be staggered once again, just like our December half-days. This helped to alleviate traffic overall and allowed us to end our dismissal time earlier. Please review the times below. 

NOTE: The Main Office will close at 11:45am and will not reopen until the dismissal line ends. 

  • 12:00pm - Elementary (1st-5th) will dismiss. Only students in 1st-5th grade will be dismissed at this time. If you have a middle school student to pick up as well, please see information below. 

  • 12:30pm - Middle School (6th-8th) will dismiss. Students in 6th-8th grade along with siblings in 1st-5th grade will be dismissed at this time. If you only have Elementary students to pick up, please plan to do so prior to 12:30pm. 

Note: If you attempt to go through the car line to pick up a middle school student prior to 12:30, you may be required to re-enter the car line as middle school students will not be available for pickup until after 12:30pm. 

For the optional half days on Wednesday and Thursday, students may remain at school free of charge until 3:30pm. After 3:30pm, regular after school rates will apply. If you need to pick up your child after the half-day dismissal ends, you may do so by either:

1. Picking up your child via the Main Office until 3pm. 

2. Picking up your child via the normal Afternoon Dismissal line between 3-3:30pm. 

****GO CHURCH CAMPUS INFORMATION****

EARLY LEARNING AT GO CHURCH INFORMATION FOR May 20 and 21st: The Early Learning students at our Go Church campus will dismiss from 11:30 to 12:00pm. Due to the half day dismissal, we will not offer the Junior Lions dismissal option. Early Learning students will be transported to the main campus for the Agape program at 2:10pm. 

EARLY LEARNING AT GO CHURCH INFORMATION FOR May 22nd: The Early Learning students at our Go Church campus will dismiss from 11:30 to 12:00pm. Transportation will NOT be provided to the main campus for Early Learning students. 

Progress Learning Final Testing for K5-3rd Grade: 

On May 5th and 12th we will be conducting our final benchmark assessment for both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Students are encouraged to eat a healthy breakfast and arrive at school on time, as testing will begin promptly each morning. It's important to note that these assessments are designed to evaluate students' understanding of the academic concepts covered throughout this school year and to measure their academic growth as an individual student since the initial benchmark test in August. Remember, these assessments do not contribute to their academic grades. 

EPI School Supply Kit Sale is Here!

As an optional service and convenience to our Lower School families (PreK-3 through 3rd Grade only), Trinity has partnered with EPI for our 2026-27 school supply sale!  

  • EPI school supply packs contain all the specific items and brands our teachers require from our Supply Lists. (Personal items such as backpacks, water bottles, lunch boxes are not included.  Please see Supply Lists for each class located in Blackbaud)

  • One-stop shopping!  Avoid the stores and get all your school supply shopping done online with ready-to-order kits conveniently curated by grade level. Just click your child’s grade level and the supply list is loaded to your cart!

  • Supply kits are delivered before school starts and will be waiting for your student on their desk when they arrive for the first day of school!

  • When you buy from EPI you lock in pricing and avoid not being able to find everything on your list.

  • Not only is this convenient for you, but it is a fundraiser to help our school!  Please note: It is optional to use this service, not a requirement.

  • Order Online by June 16!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • May 12: Progress Learning Math Benchmark (K5-3rd)

  • May 13:  House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • May 14: 3rd grade Field Trip to Junction Lanes 

  • May 18: Kindergarten March To The Stadium and Graduation Ceremony (an evening performance)

  • May 18: Preschool Glow Party Day

  • May 18: 1st Grade Scooter Day

  • May 19: 1st–3rd Grade End of Year Celebrations

  • May 19: Kindergarten PJS & Movie Day

  • May 20: 3rd Grade Water Bash Day

  • May 21: 2nd Grade Bouncy Bash Day

  • May 22: Last Day of School

End of Year Events

TCS EOY Events

Chapel Moments

Mrs. Randolph led the Early Learning Chapel this week where students studied the story of Esther. We learned about her bravery and how God calls us to be brave. We do not have to fear because we can trust God even when we are afraid.

Our main focus was: “I can be brave and make a difference.”

Power Verse: “This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

Whatchagaddaknow: “I will be brave and change the world!”

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. 

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. 

Show Your Trinity Pride! Order

Lower School Spirit Wear Here

Check out our fresh new spirit wear designs—perfect for dress-down days, events, or everyday wear. Spirit wear is completely optional, but a fun way for students and families to feel connected all year long!

TCS Lower School Apparel Store

Attendance & Absences

When your child is out, please send absence excuses (including doctor’s notes) to the right email:

Planned absences (family trips, etc.) should be sent in your child’s folder for teacher review and approval.

Thank you for helping us keep records accurate!

Dress Code Guidelines for K5-3rd Grades

Before the year kicks off, take a look at our Dress Code Overview to brush up on the guidelines.

Lower School Uniform Requirements 2025-2026

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.

Submit Prayer Request

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.

(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 308

,

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

Published May 3, 2026

Volume 308

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

As the school year begins to wind down, we have many exciting events and important end-of-year details ahead. Please take a moment to review the information below carefully so you don’t miss any key dates, celebrations, or reminders in these final weeks of school.

If you have not already done so, please complete the Class Placement Form for 2026-2027 by tomorrow morning. Please click Class Placement Form 2026-2027 to complete the form and share insights to assist us in placing your child for the upcoming school year. The deadline to submit is Monday, May 4 at 8:30am. 

We are excited to celebrate our students this week, including the K3 End-of-Year Program on May 8 and our Kindergarten “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” Celebration on May 8 as well. Awards will be presented at both events, and we look forward to honoring our students’ growth and accomplishments.

As we look ahead to the final week of school, please also review the half-day dismissal schedule provided below. .

***MAIN CAMPUS INFORMATION***

As we look towards summer break and the final week of this school year, we wanted to communicate our plan for our optional half-day dismissals. Please review the information below and let us know if you have any questions.  

  • Optional half-day dismissal days: Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21

  • Required half-day dismissal day (no after school option): Friday, May 22

Check out the specific details below:

Dismissal times will be staggered once again, just like our December half-days. This helped to alleviate traffic overall and allowed us to end our dismissal time earlier. Please review the times below. 

NOTE: The Main Office will close at 11:45am and will not reopen until the dismissal line ends. 

  • 12:00pm - Elementary (1st-5th) will dismiss. Only students in 1st-5th grade will be dismissed at this time. If you have a middle school student to pick up as well, please see information below. 

  • 12:30pm - Middle School (6th-8th) will dismiss. Students in 6th-8th grade along with siblings in 1st-5th grade will be dismissed at this time. If you only have Elementary students to pick up, please plan to do so prior to 12:30pm. 

Note: If you attempt to go through the car line to pick up a middle school student prior to 12:30, you may be required to re-enter the car line as middle school students will not be available for pickup until after 12:30pm. 

For the optional half days on Wednesday and Thursday, students may remain at school free of charge until 3:30pm. After 3:30pm, regular after school rates will apply. If you need to pick up your child after the half-day dismissal ends, you may do so by either:

1. Picking up your child via the Main Office until 3pm. 

2. Picking up your child via the normal Afternoon Dismissal line between 3-3:30pm. 

****GO CHURCH CAMPUS INFORMATION****

EARLY LEARNING AT GO CHURCH INFORMATION FOR May 20 and 21st: The Early Learning students at our Go Church campus will dismiss from 11:30 to 12:00pm. Due to the half day dismissal, we will not offer the Junior Lions dismissal option. Early Learning students will be transported to the main campus for the Agape program at 2:10pm. 

EARLY LEARNING AT GO CHURCH INFORMATION FOR May 22nd: The Early Learning students at our Go Church campus will dismiss from 11:30 to 12:00pm. Transportation will NOT be provided to the main campus for Early Learning students. 

Progress Learning Final Testing for K5-3rd Grade: 

On May 5th and 12th we will be conducting our final benchmark assessment for both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Students are encouraged to eat a healthy breakfast and arrive at school on time, as testing will begin promptly each morning. It's important to note that these assessments are designed to evaluate students' understanding of the academic concepts covered throughout this school year and to measure their academic growth as an individual student since the initial benchmark test in August. Remember, these assessments do not contribute to their academic grades. 

National Day of Prayer

Coming up on Thursday, May 7th, our 1st through 3rd graders will have the opportunity to participate in our school-wide National Day of Prayer assembly. This will be a special ceremony at the stadium with a time of worship, scripture reading, and prayer. We look forward to gathering with the rest of our school community for this special time together as we lift our voices to God who rules and reigns forevermore!

Our Early Learning students will be participating within their classrooms.

EPI School Supply Kit Sale is Here!

As an optional service and convenience to our Lower School families (PreK-3 through 3rd Grade only), Trinity has partnered with EPI for our 2026-27 school supply sale!  

  • EPI school supply packs contain all the specific items and brands our teachers require from our Supply Lists. (Personal items such as backpacks, water bottles, lunch boxes are not included.  Please see Supply Lists for each class located in Blackbaud)

  • One-stop shopping!  Avoid the stores and get all your school supply shopping done online with ready-to-order kits conveniently curated by grade level. Just click your child’s grade level and the supply list is loaded to your cart!

  • Supply kits are delivered before school starts and will be waiting for your student on their desk when they arrive for the first day of school!

  • When you buy from EPI you lock in pricing and avoid not being able to find everything on your list.

  • Not only is this convenient for you, but it is a fundraiser to help our school!  Please note: It is optional to use this service, not a requirement.

  • Order Online by June 16!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • May 5: Progress Learning ELA Benchmark (K5-3rd)

  • May 7: National Day of Prayer

  • May 8: Kindergarten “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” Graduation Celebration

  • May 8:  K3 End of Year Celebration @11:00am

  • May 12: Progress Learning Math Benchmark (K5-3rd)

  • May 13:  House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • May 14: 3rd grade Field Trip to Junction Lanes 

  • May 18: Kindergarten March To The Stadium and Graduation Ceremony (an evening performance)

  • May 18: Preschool Glow Party Day

  • May 18: 1st Grade Scooter Day

  • May 19: 1st–3rd Grade End of Year Celebrations

  • May 19: Kindergarten PJS & Movie Day

  • May 20: 3rd Grade Water Bash Day

  • May 21: 2nd Grade Bouncy Bash Day

  • May 22: Last Day of School

End of Year Events

TCS EOY Events

Chapel Moments

It was an engaging and meaningful week in chapel as Mrs. Duncan wrapped up our Camp Wilderness series. In last week's lesson, through the story of Moses striking the rock in Kadesh (and with a little help from a toy grenade and bottle of Coke), students learned that anger can be a normal feeling. However, what we do with that anger makes all the difference. When we take our anger to God, we can pause, pray, and let the Holy Spirit guide our words and actions!

Power Verse: “Don't sin by letting anger control you." -Psalm 4:4a

Whatchagaddaknow: “Don't Be A Fool, Always Keep Your Cool!”

Family Devotion

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. 

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. 

Show Your Trinity Pride! Order

Lower School Spirit Wear Here

Check out our fresh new spirit wear designs—perfect for dress-down days, events, or everyday wear. Spirit wear is completely optional, but a fun way for students and families to feel connected all year long!

TCS Lower School Apparel Store

Attendance & Absences

When your child is out, please send absence excuses (including doctor’s notes) to the right email:

Planned absences (family trips, etc.) should be sent in your child’s folder for teacher review and approval.

Thank you for helping us keep records accurate!

Dress Code Guidelines for K5-3rd Grades

Before the year kicks off, take a look at our Dress Code Overview to brush up on the guidelines.

Lower School Uniform Requirements 2025-2026

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.

Submit Prayer Request

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.

(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 307

,

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

Published April 26, 2026

Volume 307

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

As we are looking forward to a fun and festive time with our K4 students and families this week as we celebrate the end of the year with a special 1950s themed event! K4 Families, this is a reminder to refer to your classroom teacher for your assigned time and event details. We can’t wait to celebrate our K4 students and the fantastic year they have had!

It’s always a joy to see the special moments happening across our Lower School, and this is just one of the many ways we are celebrating our students as the school year comes to a close.

Reminder: Final Week of Our Spring Food Drive!

This is the last week of our Spring Food Drive for 1st–3rd grades! Our students have been working hard to serve our community—1st and 2nd grade collecting for the Trinity Food Pantry, and 3rd grade supporting the Backpack Buddy program. As we wrap up, we’re excited to see if we can reach our goal of creating a GIANT cereal box domino path! Thank you for your generosity and for helping our students experience the joy of giving.

Class Placement Input Form( PreK-2nd Grade)

Please click Class Placement Form 2026-2027 to complete the form and share insights to assist us in placing your child for the upcoming school year. The deadline to submit is Monday, May 4 at 8:30am.

National Day of Prayer

Coming up on Thursday, May 7th, our 1st through 3rd graders will have the opportunity to participate in our school-wide National Day of Prayer assembly. This will be a special ceremony at the stadium with a time of worship, scripture reading, and prayer. We look forward to gathering with the rest of our school community for this special time together as we lift our voices to God who rules and reigns forevermore!

Our Early Learning students will be participating within their classrooms.

EPI School Supply Kit Sale is Here!

As an optional service and convenience to our Lower School families (PreK-3 through 3rd Grade only), Trinity has partnered with EPI for our 2026-27 school supply sale!  

  • EPI school supply packs contain all the specific items and brands our teachers require from our Supply Lists. (Personal items such as backpacks, water bottles, lunch boxes are not included.  Please see Supply Lists for each class located in Blackbaud)

  • One-stop shopping!  Avoid the stores and get all your school supply shopping done online with ready-to-order kits conveniently curated by grade level. Just click your child’s grade level and the supply list is loaded to your cart!

  • Supply kits are delivered before school starts and will be waiting for your student on their desk when they arrive for the first day of school!

  • When you buy from EPI you lock in pricing and avoid not being able to find everything on your list.

  • Not only is this convenient for you, but it is a fundraiser to help our school!  Please note: It is optional to use this service, not a requirement.

  • Order Online by June 16!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Apr 13-29: Spring Food Drive (1st-3rd)

  • Apr 28: 1st Grade Field Trip to Southern Belle Farms 

  • May 1: K4 “Rockin’ into Kindergarten: 50’s Style”

  • May 5: Progress Learning ELA Benchmark (K5-3rd)

  • May 7: National Day of Prayer

  • May 8: Kindergarten “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” Graduation Celebration

  • May 8:  K3 End of Year Celebration @11:00am

  • May 12: Progress Learning Math Benchmark (K5-3rd)

  • May 13:  House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • May 14: 3rd grade Field Trip to Junction Lanes 

  • May 18: Kindergarten March To The Stadium and Graduation Ceremony (an evening performance)

  • May 18: Preschool Glow Party Day

  • May 18: 1st Grade Scooter Day

  • May 19: 1st–3rd Grade End of Year Celebrations

  • May 19: Kindergarten PJS & Movie Day

  • May 20: 3rd Grade Water Bash Day

  • May 21: 2nd Grade Bouncy Bash Day

  • May 22: Last Day of School

End of Year Events

TCS EOY Events

Chapel Moments

Last week we had an amazing time in chapel as we continued the “Camp Wilderness” series, which is all about Moses and the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Pastor Kami taught about how “It’s Time to Glow", as we looked at Exodus 34 when Moses spent time with God and his face literally glowed after he left God’s presence. We learned that God’s presence changes us, that others will see the change, and that we must make spending time with God a priority, not simply something we do when we’re in chapel or go to church. 

Whatchagaddaknow: I Will Be in God’s Presence Every Single Day!

Power Verse: “…let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

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. 

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. 

Show Your Trinity Pride! Order

Lower School Spirit Wear Here

Check out our fresh new spirit wear designs—perfect for dress-down days, events, or everyday wear. Spirit wear is completely optional, but a fun way for students and families to feel connected all year long!

TCS Lower School Apparel Store

Attendance & Absences

When your child is out, please send absence excuses (including doctor’s notes) to the right email:

Planned absences (family trips, etc.) should be sent in your child’s folder for teacher review and approval.

Thank you for helping us keep records accurate!

Dress Code Guidelines for K5-3rd Grades

Before the year kicks off, take a look at our Dress Code Overview to brush up on the guidelines.

Lower School Uniform Requirements 2025-2026

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.

Submit Prayer Request

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.

(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 306

,

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

Published April 19, 2026

Volume 306

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

As we begin looking ahead to the 2026–2027 school year, we are excited to share a few important opportunities to help you prepare and partner with us in the months ahead. From providing input for your child’s class placement to simplifying your back-to-school shopping, these resources are designed to support both your family and our school community. Please see below for important details regarding class placement and school supplies. We are grateful for your involvement and value the role you play in helping us create the best possible experience for each student. 

Class Placement Input Form: Please click Class Placement Form 2026-2027 to complete the form and share insights to assist us in placing your child for the upcoming school year. The deadline to submit is Monday, May 4 at 8:30am.

School Supply Kits: Please see the information below to learn more about ordering your child’s school supply kit for the upcoming year.

EPI School Supply Kit Sale is Here!

As an optional service and convenience to our Lower School families (PreK-3 through 3rd Grade only), Trinity has partnered with EPI for our 2026-27 school supply sale!  

  • EPI school supply packs contain all the specific items and brands our teachers require from our Supply Lists. (Personal items such as backpacks, water bottles, lunch boxes are not included.  Please see Supply Lists for each class located in Blackbaud)

  • One-stop shopping!  Avoid the stores and get all your school supply shopping done online with ready-to-order kits conveniently curated by grade level. Just click your child’s grade level and the supply list is loaded to your cart!

  • Supply kits are delivered before school starts and will be waiting for your student on their desk when they arrive for the first day of school!

  • When you buy from EPI you lock in pricing and avoid not being able to find everything on your list.

  • Not only is this convenient for you, but it is a fundraiser to help our school!  Please note: It is optional to use this service, not a requirement.

  • Order Online by June 16!

Spring Food Drive (1st-3rd Grades)

Our Spring Food Drive is here for our 1st-3rd Grades! From April 13-29, our 1st-3rd graders are on a mission to serve our community in BIG ways! First and Second grade will collect items for the Trinity Food Pantry, while 3rd grade will support the Backpack Buddy program.

Just for fun, grade levels will compete to collect the most items, all while working toward an exciting collective goal: building a GIANT cereal box domino path! Be on the lookout for donation details coming home in purple folders, and thank you for helping us show our students the joy of giving - one item at a time!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Apr 13-29: Spring Food Drive (1st-3rd)

  • Apr 22: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Legacy Theater

  • Apr 24: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • Apr 28: 1st Grade Field Trip to Southern Belle Farms 

  • May 1: K4 “Rockin’ into Kindergarten: 50’s Style”

  • May 8: Kindergarten “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” Graduation Celebration

  • May 8:  K3 End of Year Celebration 

  • May 18: Kindergarten Graduation (Evening Performance)

  • May 19: 1st–3rd Grade End of Year Celebration

End of Year Events

TCS EOY Events

Chapel Moments

Last week we had an amazing time in chapel as we continued the “Camp Wilderness” series, which is all about Moses and the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. Pastor Kami taught about how “It’s Time to Glow", as we looked at Exodus 34 when Moses spent time with God and his face literally glowed after he left God’s presence. We learned that God’s presence changes us, that others will see the change, and that we must make spending time with God a priority, not simply something we do when we’re in chapel or go to church. 

Whatchagaddaknow: I Will Be in God’s Presence Every Single Day!

Power Verse: “…let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

Family Devotion

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. 

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. 

Show Your Trinity Pride! Order

Lower School Spirit Wear Here

Check out our fresh new spirit wear designs—perfect for dress-down days, events, or everyday wear. Spirit wear is completely optional, but a fun way for students and families to feel connected all year long!

TCS Lower School Apparel Store

Attendance & Absences

When your child is out, please send absence excuses (including doctor’s notes) to the right email:

Planned absences (family trips, etc.) should be sent in your child’s folder for teacher review and approval.

Thank you for helping us keep records accurate!

Dress Code Guidelines for K5-3rd Grades

Before the year kicks off, take a look at our Dress Code Overview to brush up on the guidelines.

Lower School Uniform Requirements 2025-2026

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.

Submit Prayer Request

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.

(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 305

,

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

Published April 12, 2026

Volume 305

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed celebrating Easter together and that spring break provided time to make special family memories while also enjoying some extra rest. It’s hard to believe we have only six weeks remaining in the school year! These final weeks will fly by, and we are looking forward to both engaging learning and fun celebrations along the way.

“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.” ~Philippians 4:4

Spring Food Drive (1st-3rd Grades)

Our Spring Food Drive is here for our 1st-3rd Grades! From April 13-29, our 1st-3rd graders are on a mission to serve our community in BIG ways! First and Second grade will collect items for the Trinity Food Pantry, while 3rd grade will support the Backpack Buddy program.

Just for fun, grade levels will compete to collect the most items, all while working toward an exciting collective goal: building a GIANT cereal box domino path! Be on the lookout for donation details coming home in purple folders, and thank you for helping us show our students the joy of giving - one item at a time!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Apr 13-29: Spring Food Drive (1st-3rd)

  • Apr 15: Kindergarten Graduation Pictures  

  • Apr 17: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Biblical History Center

  • Apr 22: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Legacy Theater

  • Apr 24: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • Apr 28: 1st Grade Field Trip to Southern Belle Farms 

  • May 1: K4 “Rockin’ into Kindergarten: 50’s Style”

  • May 8: Kindergarten “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” Graduation Celebration

  • May 8:  K3 End of Year Celebration 

  • May 18: Kindergarten Graduation (Evening Performance)

  • May 19: 1st–3rd Grade End of Year Celebration

End of Year Events

TCS EOY Events

Chapel Moments

Returning next week.

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. 

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. 

Show Your Trinity Pride! Order

Lower School Spirit Wear Here

Check out our fresh new spirit wear designs—perfect for dress-down days, events, or everyday wear. Spirit wear is completely optional, but a fun way for students and families to feel connected all year long!

TCS Lower School Apparel Store

Attendance & Absences

When your child is out, please send absence excuses (including doctor’s notes) to the right email:

Planned absences (family trips, etc.) should be sent in your child’s folder for teacher review and approval.

Thank you for helping us keep records accurate!

Dress Code Guidelines for K5-3rd Grades

Before the year kicks off, take a look at our Dress Code Overview to brush up on the guidelines.

Lower School Uniform Requirements 2025-2026

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.

Submit Prayer Request

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.

(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 304

,

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

Published April 5, 2026

Volume 304

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Last week was full of excitement! We had a fantastic time celebrating our Risen Savior as we celebrated that Jesus died for our sins, rose again, and will return for us one day. Easter egg hunts were a blast, and our classroom parties were full of laughter and fun. 

Third grade wowed us with their Wax Museum. Students brought historical figures to life with incredible public speaking and creative costumes. Our first and second grade students enjoyed the wax museum experience, discovering history in such a fun and interactive way. Way to go, Third Grade! 

Our Spring Food Drive is here for our 1st-3rd Grades! From April 13-29, our 1st-3rd graders are on a mission to serve our community in BIG ways! First and Second grade will collect items for the Trinity Food Pantry, while 3rd grade will support the Backpack Buddy program.

Just for fun, grade levels will compete to collect the most items, all while working toward an exciting collective goal: building a GIANT cereal box domino path!

Be on the lookout for donation details coming home in purple folders, and thank you for helping us show our students the joy of giving - one item at a time!

Have a Blessed Easter and a fun Spring Break!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Apr 6-10: Spring Break

  • Apr 13-29: Spring Food Drive (1st-3rd)

  • Apr 15: Kindergarten Graduation Pictures  

  • Apr 17: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Biblical History Center

  • Apr 22: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Legacy Theater

  • Apr 24: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • Apr 28: 1st Grade Field Trip to Southern Belle Farms 

  • May 1: K4 “Rockin’ into Kindergarten: 50’s Style”

  • May 8: Kindergarten “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” Graduation Celebration

  • May 8:  K3 End of Year Celebration 

  • May 18: Kindergarten Graduation (Evening Performance)

  • May 19: 1st–3rd Grade End of Year Celebration

Chapel Moments

We had a great time in Chapel this week as Mrs. Moore taught our lesson in our Camp Wilderness series. In this series, we learned through the Bible story of the pillars of cloud and fire that God faithfully leads and guides us in every situation. He has a perfect plan for our lives and is always present to direct our steps. We are encouraged to seek His guidance not only in the big decisions, but in the small, everyday choices as well. When we look to Him, He will show us the way and reveal His plan for our lives.

Main Focus: God will guide you through the twists and turns of life!

Power Verse: “The Lord says, 'I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.'" Psalm 32:8

Family Devotion

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. 

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. 

Show Your Trinity Pride! Order

Lower School Spirit Wear Here

Check out our fresh new spirit wear designs—perfect for dress-down days, events, or everyday wear. Spirit wear is completely optional, but a fun way for students and families to feel connected all year long!

TCS Lower School Apparel Store

Attendance & Absences

When your child is out, please send absence excuses (including doctor’s notes) to the right email:

Planned absences (family trips, etc.) should be sent in your child’s folder for teacher review and approval.

Thank you for helping us keep records accurate!

Dress Code Guidelines for K5-3rd Grades

Before the year kicks off, take a look at our Dress Code Overview to brush up on the guidelines.

Lower School Uniform Requirements 2025-2026

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.

Submit Prayer Request

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.

(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 303

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

Published March 29, 2026

Volume 303

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful and restful long weekend with your families. We are looking forward to another joyful week ahead, with a special focus on Easter as we celebrate our Risen Savior and King together! Our students especially enjoy learning about the Resurrection through our Resurrection Egg activity, which helps bring the true meaning of Easter to life in a meaningful way. Please note that we do not have school on Good Friday. 

Wishing you a blessed week!

He is not here, but has risen. ~ Luke 24:6

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Mar 30: K4 Field Trip to J&W Playworld

  • Mar 31: Third Grade Wax Museum

  • Apr 2: Class Easter Celebrations & Early Learning Egg Hunts 

  • Apr 3: Good Friday/No School

  • Apr 6-10: Spring Break

  • Apr 17: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Biblical History Center

  • Apr 22: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Legacy Theater

  • Apr 24: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • Apr 28: 1st Grade Field Trip to Southern Belle Farms

END OF YEAR EVENTS: COMING SOON

Here are some initial dates to keep in mind as we look towards the end of the 25-26 school year. More details to follow, but for now, mark these important dates on your calendar.

Save The Date

April 2 – Easter Celebrations & Early Learning Egg Hunts 

May 1 – K4 “Rockin’ into Kindergarten: 50’s Style”

May 8 – Kindergarten “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” Graduation Celebration

May 8 – K3 End of Year Celebration 

May 18 - Kindergarten Graduation (Evening Performance)

May 19 (Tentative) – 1st–3rd Grade End of Year Celebration

Chapel Moments

It was another great week in chapel as Mrs. Duncan continued our "Camp Wilderness" series learning all about what it means to follow God even when the path gets tough! In last week's lesson, the students learned that we've all sinned, messed up and failed God. Through the story of Aaron and the "(Not So) Holy Cow", students learned that our God is a God of second chances. When we are humble and repent, God is faithful to forgive, restore our broken lives, and make us whole again! 

Main Focus: God can restore you when you fail!

Power Verse: “But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” 1 John 1:9

Whatchagaddaknow: “God Will Give You A Second Chance!”

Family Devotion

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. 

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. 

Show Your Trinity Pride! Order

Lower School Spirit Wear Here

Check out our fresh new spirit wear designs—perfect for dress-down days, events, or everyday wear. Spirit wear is completely optional, but a fun way for students and families to feel connected all year long!

TCS Lower School Apparel Store

Attendance & Absences

When your child is out, please send absence excuses (including doctor’s notes) to the right email:

Planned absences (family trips, etc.) should be sent in your child’s folder for teacher review and approval.

Thank you for helping us keep records accurate!

Dress Code Guidelines for K5-3rd Grades

Before the year kicks off, take a look at our Dress Code Overview to brush up on the guidelines.

Lower School Uniform Requirements 2025-2026

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.

Submit Prayer Request

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.

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

Lower School ADMIN Team: We are here to help!