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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 306

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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!

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 305

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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

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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!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 303

,

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!

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 302

,

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

Published March 22, 2026

Volume 302

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

As part of our new grade-level service projects this year, each class has been given the opportunity to serve others in meaningful and hands-on ways. We are excited to share how God is working through our students as they learn the joy of giving, serving, and making a difference in the lives of others. Our second graders recently completed a special project that beautifully reflects these values. Please read the exciting details below:

Our second graders had a wonderful time participating in The Crayon Initiative outreach program! They wrapped up the drive with a special Crayon Station Day, where they peeled, sorted, melted, and even made crafts using the recycled crayon paper. The crayons collected will be sent to the Crayon Initiative, where they will be transformed into new crayons to brighten the days of children in hospitals across the country.

We are so thankful to everyone who donated crayons and volunteered during our station day, helping make this a meaningful and memorable outreach for our students. May this collection be a blessing to many children and a reminder that our God is vibrant, alive, and gives us the fullness of joy!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Mar 23: Report Cards Viewable on Blackbaud

  • Mar 23: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • Mar 27: Remote Learning Day

  • 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

We had a great time in chapel with Mrs. Randolph kicking off our new six-week series, Camp Wilderness! Throughout this series, we will explore lessons from the Israelites and Moses as they wandered through the wilderness. This series offers a fun and meaningful look at how we can learn to trust and follow God, even when life feels a little uncertain.

Our first lesson came from Exodus 16, where God provided manna and quail for the Israelites in the wilderness. Through this story, we learned an important truth: God is our provider.

Power verse: “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19

Whatchagaddaknow: God will provide everything I need!

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 301

,

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

Published March 15, 2026

Volume 301

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Many of our Lower School students performed in Winnie the Pooh this past week, and it was absolutely adorable! We are so proud of our many star performers who worked hard, showed confidence, and brought the story to life on stage. Great job to our students and everyone who helped make the production such a success! 

Our 3rd grade students will take the Stanford Achievement Test Series (SAT-10) on Monday and Tuesday, March 16–17. This norm-referenced assessment provides a snapshot of student progress and measures growth and mastery of skills and content in comparison to a national standard.

Please make every effort to have your third grader present and on time both days so testing can begin promptly and disruptions are minimized. There will not be any makeup testing, so attendance during these two days is very important.

We also encourage students to get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy breakfast before coming to school so they can be focused and ready to do their best. Thank you for helping ensure a smooth and focused testing environment for our students.

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Mar 13: End of Third Quarter

  • Mar 16: K4 Field Trip to J&W PlayWorld

  • Mar 16: SAT10 Standardized Testing (3rd grade Only) 

  • Mar 17: SAT10 Standardized Testing (3rd grade Only) 

  • Mar 19: Elementary Talent Show @ 6:00pm

  • Mar 23: Kindergarten Graduation Pics

  • Mar 23: Report Cards Viewable on Blackbaud

  • Mar 23: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • Mar 27: Remote Learning Day

  • Mar 31: Third Grade Wax Museum

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

SAT10 Standardized Testing (3rd grade Only) 

Our Stanford 10 standardized testing for third graders is coming up in just one week! Please make sure to have your child present on March 16-17. Students will take this norm-referenced test to show growth and mastery of skills and content in comparison to a national standard. There will not be any makeup testing. Please make sure to have your child at school ON TIME to help reduce the disruptions of entering the test late.

🎤 Elementary Talent Show Is Back! ( 1st-5th Grade) 🎶

We are excited to announce the return of our Elementary Talent Show for students in 1st-5th grade! This beloved annual event is an evening performance that showcases the many talents of our elementary students and it’s always a highlight of the year.

Important Dates to Know:

  • Thank you to everyone who signed up!

  • Mandatory rehearsal Tuesday, March 17 from 5:30-7:30pm

  • Talent Show is Thursday, March 19 at 6:00pm

We can’t wait to see our students shine on stage! If you have questions or need more information, please email cathy.settle@tcslions.org.

Chapel Moments

We had a wonderful time in Chapel this week as Mrs. Moore taught our last lesson in our Listen Up series. In this series, we have talked about the importance of listening to God and to other wise voices in our lives. This week, we focused on the importance of using our voice to help others and to share God’s love through the message of the gospel. We discussed how our voice can be used to encourage others and build them up. Through the Bible story of Paul found in Acts 27:13-26, we discussed how Paul used kind, positive words even to people that were considered his enemy. 

Main Focus: We must be a voice that others can listen to!

Power Verse: “Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." Proverbs 16:24

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 300

,

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

Published March 8, 2026

Volume 300

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

We had a fantastic Read Across America Week! So many parents, older siblings, and faculty joined our classrooms as guest readers. Students looked amazing in their themed dress-down days, and the excitement for reading was contagious. Thank you to everyone who helped make the week so special!

As we move through March, we are onward and upward and excited for all the learning and fun ahead!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Mar 13: End of Third Quarter

  • Mar 16: K4 Field Trip to J&W PlayWorld

  • Mar 16: SAT10 Standardized Testing (3rd grade Only) 

  • Mar 17: SAT10 Standardized Testing (3rd grade Only) 

  • Mar 19: Elementary Talent Show @ 6:00pm

  • Mar 23: Kindergarten Graduation Pics

  • Mar 23: Report Cards Viewable on Blackbaud

  • Mar 23: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • Mar 27: Remote Learning Day

  • Mar 31: Third Grade Wax Museum

SAT10 Standardized Testing (3rd grade Only) 

Our Stanford 10 standardized testing for third graders is coming up in just one week! Please make sure to have your child present on March 16-17. Students will take this norm-referenced test to show growth and mastery of skills and content in comparison to a national standard. There will not be any makeup testing. Please make sure to have your child at school ON TIME to help reduce the disruptions of entering the test late.

Second Grade Service Project: Feb. 23 - March 12

Collection Dates: Feb. 23 - March 12

We accept: Used or broken crayons (any brand, with or without paper)

Please Do Not Send: Twistable crayons, markers, or colored pencils

We would love for your family to join the mission! If you would like to participate, please send crayons in a bag with your child. Collection boxes will be at both campuses!

🎤 Elementary Talent Show Is Back! ( 1st-5th Grade) 🎶

We are excited to announce the return of our Elementary Talent Show for students in 1st-5th grade! This beloved annual event is an evening performance that showcases the many talents of our elementary students and it’s always a highlight of the year.

Important Dates to Know:

  • Thank you to everyone who signed up!

  • Mandatory rehearsal Tuesday, March 17 from 5:30-7:30pm

  • Talent Show is Thursday, March 19 at 6:00pm

We can’t wait to see our students shine on stage! If you have questions or need more information, please email cathy.settle@tcslions.org.

Chapel Moments

We had a great time in chapel last week as Mrs. Duncan continued our series called "Listen Up!". Through the story of Joash, the 7 year old king, students learned we must listen to the RIGHT voices in our lives. Joash was wise beyond his years! He chose to listen to Jehoiada the priest, a godly man who led him to honor the Lord as king over Judah. Seeking wise counsel from godly leaders in our lives brings us closer to God!

Power Verse: "Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others." Proverbs 12:15

Whatchagaddaknow: "I Will Listen To The RIGHT Voice!"

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 299

,

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

Published March 1, 2026

Volume 299

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Read Across America Week is almost here (March 2-6), and we are looking forward to a week full of reading, creativity, and fun! Throughout the week, students are invited to participate in our themed Spirit Week dress-down days inspired by favorite books and classic characters.

This special week is one of our favorite traditions as we celebrate the joy of reading and the impact it has on learning and imagination. We can’t wait to see our students join in the fun as we highlight the importance of reading across our campus!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Mar 2: Read Across America Week (Dress Down Days - see above)

  • Mar 13: End of Third Quarter

  • Mar 16: K4 Field Trip to J&W PlayWorld

  • Mar 19: Elementary Talent Show @ 6:00pm

  • Mar 23: Kindergarten Graduation Pics

  • Mar 23: Report Cards Viewable on Blackbaud

  • Mar 23: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • Mar 27: Remote Learning Day

  • Mar 31: Third Grade Wax Museum

Second Grade Service Project: Feb. 23 - March 12

Collection Dates: Feb. 23 - March 12

We accept: Used or broken crayons (any brand, with or without paper)

Please Do Not Send: Twistable crayons, markers, or colored pencils

We would love for your family to join the mission! If you would like to participate, please send crayons in a bag with your child. Collection boxes will be at both campuses!

🎤 Elementary Talent Show Is Back! ( 1st-5th Grade) 🎶

We are excited to announce the return of our Elementary Talent Show for students in 1st-5th grade! This beloved annual event is an evening performance that showcases the many talents of our elementary students and it’s always a highlight of the year.

Important Dates to Know:

  • Thank you to everyone who signed up!

  • Mandatory rehearsal Tuesday, March 17 from 5:30-7:30pm

  • Talent Show is Thursday, March 19 at 6:00pm

We can’t wait to see our students shine on stage! If you have questions or need more information, please email cathy.settle@tcslions.org.

Chapel Moments

Last week we had an amazing time in chapel as we kicked off a new series called “Listen Up: Learning to Listen to the Right Voices.” Pastor Kami taught about Hearing God’s Voice, as we looked at Samuel hearing from God while he was a young boy. Just as God spoke to Samuel when he was a kid, we learned that God still speaks to kids. We must quiet our hearts and our surroundings so that we can lean in to hear what He’s speaking to us.

Whatchagaddaknow: I Will Listen and Obey God’s Voice!

Power Verse: “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”  John 10:27 

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 298

,

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

Published February 22, 2026

Volume 298

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Winter Break! It is hard to believe that our third quarter is winding down with only three weeks remaining. Encourage your children to stay focused as they are diving deeper into learning. We are looking forward to seeing our students and families this Monday!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

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

  • Mar 2: Read Across America Week (Dress Down Days - see below)

  • Mar 9: Spring Pictures (spring attire is appropriate)

  • Mar 13: End of Third Quarter

  • Mar 16: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • Mar 16: K4 Field Trip to J&W PlayWorld

  • Mar 19: Elementary Talent Show @ 6:00pm

  • Mar 23: Kindergarten Graduation Pics

  • Mar 23: Report Cards Viewable on Blackbaud

  • Mar 27: Remote Learning Day

  • Mar 31: Third Grade Wax Museum

Second Grade Service Project: Feb. 23 - March 12

Collection Dates: Feb. 23 - March 12

We accept: Used or broken crayons (any brand, with or without paper)

Please Do Not Send: Twistable crayons, markers, or colored pencils

We would love for your family to join the mission! If you would like to participate, please send crayons in a bag with your child. Collection boxes will be at both campuses!

Winter Reading Challenge (Grades 1–3)

Our Winter Reading Challenge has started and ends on Friday, February 27, just in time for Read Across America Week! Students will receive a challenge page with fun reading activities to complete at home. Each activity earns points, and once students reach 100 points, they’ll earn a gold coin to use in our book vending machine. Please be sure to mark completed activities, total the points, and return the challenge page by February 27. Happy Reading!

Read Across America Week | March 2–6

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week with a themed Spirit Week designed to encourage a love of reading in a fun and engaging way. Students are invited to participate in daily dress-down themes inspired by favorite stories as we highlight the joy and importance of reading throughout the week. We look forward to celebrating together!

🎤 Elementary Talent Show Is Back! ( 1st-5th Grade) 🎶

We are excited to announce the return of our Elementary Talent Show for students in 1st-5th grade! This beloved annual event is an evening performance that showcases the many talents of our elementary students and it’s always a highlight of the year.

Important Dates to Know:

  • Submissions are due by Friday, February 13, 2026

  • Mandatory rehearsal Tuesday, March 17 from 5:30-7:30pm

  • Talent Show is Thursday, March 19 at 6:00pm

To sign up: https://forms.gle/rhi3CHvJ4uqNEetD9 

We can’t wait to see our students shine on stage! If you have questions or need more information, please email cathy.settle@tcslions.org.

Chapel Moments

This section will return 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 297

,

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

Published February 15, 2026

Volume 297

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

We are excited to launch our 2nd grade Service Project. Please see details below about their project and how you can make a difference. 

It's time to send your old crayons on a brand-new adventure! 

Our second graders are on a mission to collect used and broken crayons to support the Crayon Initiative, which recycles them into uniquely designed crayons for children in hospitals across the country.

Collection Dates: Feb. 23 - March 12

We accept: Used or broken crayons (any brand, with or without paper)

Please Do Not Send: Twistable crayons, markers, or colored pencils

We would love for your family to join the mission! If you would like to participate, please send crayons in a bag with your child. Collection boxes will be at both campuses!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Feb 16-20: Winter Break

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

  • Mar 2: Read Across America Week (Dress Down Days - see below)

  • Mar 9: Spring Pictures (spring attire is appropriate)

  • Mar 13: End of Third Quarter

  • Mar 16: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • Mar 16: K4 Field Trip to J&W PlayWorld

  • Mar 19: Elementary Talent Show @ 6:00pm

  • Mar 23: Kindergarten Graduation Pics

  • Mar 23: Report Cards Viewable on Blackbaud

  • Mar 27: Remote Learning Day

  • Mar 31: Third Grade Wax Museum

Winter Reading Challenge (Grades 1–3)

Our Winter Reading Challenge has started and ends on Friday, February 27, just in time for Read Across America Week! Students will receive a challenge page with fun reading activities to complete at home. Each activity earns points, and once students reach 100 points, they’ll earn a gold coin to use in our book vending machine. Please be sure to mark completed activities, total the points, and return the challenge page by February 27. Happy Reading!

Read Across America Week | March 2–6

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week with a themed Spirit Week designed to encourage a love of reading in a fun and engaging way. Students are invited to participate in daily dress-down themes inspired by favorite stories as we highlight the joy and importance of reading throughout the week. We look forward to celebrating together!

🎤 Elementary Talent Show Is Back! ( 1st-5th Grade) 🎶

We are excited to announce the return of our Elementary Talent Show for students in 1st-5th grade! This beloved annual event is an evening performance that showcases the many talents of our elementary students and it’s always a highlight of the year.

Important Dates to Know:

  • Submissions are due by Friday, February 13, 2026

  • Mandatory rehearsal Tuesday, March 17 from 5:30-7:30pm

  • Talent Show is Thursday, March 19 at 6:00pm

To sign up: https://forms.gle/rhi3CHvJ4uqNEetD9 

We can’t wait to see our students shine on stage! If you have questions or need more information, please email cathy.settle@tcslions.org.

Chapel Moments

Mrs. Randolph wrapped up our “Epic” series by asking students this question, “Whose power are you depending on?”. Through the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den, students were reminded of the importance of leaning into God’s power through prayer, obedience, and dependency on Him. Mrs. Randolph illustrated this with the example of a lamp. On its own, a lamp cannot shine. It must be plugged into a power source. In the same way, when we try to do life on our own without God, we lack the true power we need. Students were encouraged to “plug into” God’s power so their light can shine brightly in the world. Daniel chose to pray, obey, and depend on God and we can too!

Whatchagaddaknow: Every Single Hour I Depend On God’s Power 

Power Verse: “Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?”  ~ Galatians 3:3

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 296

,

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

Published February 8, 2026

Volume 296

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Our students had a great time showing off their Super Bowl style last Friday! The jerseys, team colors, and smiling faces brought so much energy to campus and made for a fun and memorable day. A couple of quick reminders as we look ahead:

Winter Reading Challenge (Grades 1–3)

Our Winter Reading Challenge has started and ends on Friday, February 27, just in time for Read Across America Week! Students will receive a challenge page with fun reading activities to complete at home. Each activity earns points, and once students reach 100 points, they’ll earn a gold coin to use in our book vending machine. Please be sure to mark completed activities, total the points, and return the challenge page by February 27. Happy Reading!

🔔 Continuous Enrollment & Sibling Applications
 We are now in our continuous enrollment season as we look ahead to the 2026–2027 school year. Open enrollment for siblings began on Monday, January 26. Families planning to enroll a sibling for next year are encouraged to submit applications promptly to help ensure space is available for all of our TCS families.

Thank you for your continued partnership and trust in TCS. We are so grateful for our growing school family and for all that the Lord continues to do in and through our community. We look forward to an exciting season ahead!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Feb 9: Open Enrollment For Public Begins

  • Feb 13: Valentines Day Class Parties/Dress Down Day

  • Feb 16-20: Winter Break

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

  • Mar 2: Read Across America Week (Dress Down Days - see below)

  • Mar 9: Spring Pictures (spring attire is appropriate)

  • Mar 13: End of Third Quarter

  • Mar 16: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • Mar 16: K4 Field Trip to J&W PlayWorld

  • Mar 19: Elementary Talent Show @ 6:00pm

  • Mar 23: Kindergarten Graduation Pics

  • Mar 23: Report Cards Viewable on Blackbaud

  • Mar 27: Remote Learning Day

  • Mar 31: Third Grade Wax Museum

Read Across America Week | March 2–6

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week with a themed Spirit Week designed to encourage a love of reading in a fun and engaging way. Students are invited to participate in daily dress-down themes inspired by favorite stories as we highlight the joy and importance of reading throughout the week. We look forward to celebrating together!

🎤 Elementary Talent Show Is Back! ( 1st-5th Grade) 🎶

We are excited to announce the return of our Elementary Talent Show for students in 1st-5th grade! This beloved annual event is an evening performance that showcases the many talents of our elementary students and it’s always a highlight of the year.

Important Dates to Know:

  • Submissions are due by Friday, February 13, 2026

  • Mandatory rehearsal Tuesday, March 17 from 5:30-7:30pm

  • Talent Show is Thursday, March 19 at 6:00pm

To sign up: https://forms.gle/rhi3CHvJ4uqNEetD9 

We can’t wait to see our students shine on stage! If you have questions or need more information, please email cathy.settle@tcslions.org.

Chapel Moments

It was another great week in chapel as Mrs. Duncan continued our series, Epic: Bible Stories That Will Blow Your Mind! It's not easy to go against the crowd and choose to please God instead of man. Through the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, the students learned how important it is to take a stand for God, no matter what. Peer pressure is hard! But Jesus is always with us. When we live to please God, He will bless our lives in mighty ways!

Main Focus: We must live our lives to please God, not others.

Power Verse: “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God?” Galatians 1:10a 

Whatchagaddaknow: “I'm Gonna Please God, Not Please People! ”

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 295

,

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

Published February 1, 2026

Volume 295

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

February is full of fun and learning in Lower School! Our students are busy growing, exploring, and enjoying new experiences as the second semester continues. We are excited to begin our upcoming field trips, giving our students special opportunities to learn beyond the classroom.

Valentine’s parties and special dress-up days are right around the corner. Please be on the lookout for details from your child’s teacher.

 Parents of 1st-3rd Graders, Get ready! Our Winter Reading Challenge kicks off tomorrow! We are so excited to cheer on our readers as they dive into great books. Students who complete the challenge will earn a gold coin to use for a free book from our book vending machine - a favorite reward! Be sure to check out the details in the section below so your child can join the fun. Let’s make this a season full of reading and excitement! 

“For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” ~ Psalm 100:5

Our 1st-3rd Winter Reading Challenge kicks off tomorrow and runs through Friday, February 27, right before Read Across America Week! Students will receive a challenge page filled with reading activities to complete at home. Each activity earns points, and once they reach 100 points, they earn a gold coin to use at our book vending machine! Mark completed activities, total your points, and return the challenge page by February 27! Happy Reading!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Feb 3: First Grade In-House STEM Field Trip

  • Feb 6: Super Bowl Dress Down Day

  • Feb 9: Open Enrollment For Public Begins

  • Feb 13: Valentines Day Class Parties/Dress Down Day

  • Feb 16-20: Winter Break

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

🎤 Elementary Talent Show Is Back! ( 1st-5th Grade) 🎶


We are excited to announce the return of our Elementary Talent Show for students in 1st-5th grade! This beloved annual event is an evening performance that showcases the many talents of our elementary students and it’s always a highlight of the year.

Important Dates to Know:

  • Submissions are due by Friday, February 13, 2026

  • Mandatory rehearsal Tuesday, March 17 from 5:30-7:30pm

  • Talent Show is Thursday, March 19 at 6:00pm

To sign up: https://forms.gle/rhi3CHvJ4uqNEetD9 

We can’t wait to see our students shine on stage! If you have questions or need more information, please email cathy.settle@tcslions.org.

Enrollment for 2026-2027

As a reminder, we are now in our continuous enrollment season as we look ahead to the 2026–2027 school year. We are so grateful for our growing TCS family and for all that the Lord continues to do in and through our school community.

Open Enrollment for siblings began, Monday, January 26th. Families planning to enroll a sibling for next year are encouraged to submit applications promptly to help ensure we have space available for all of our TCS families.

Thank you for your continued partnership and trust in TCS. We are truly thankful for our families and excited for the year ahead.

Super Bowl Dress Down Day

On Friday, February 6th, students will have the opportunity to support their favorite team with a dress down day to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday. Students may wear jerseys, sweatshirts or t-shirts along with normal dress code pants/shorts. Only TCS hats will be allowed.

Chapel Moments

Last week in Chapel, Pastor Kami continued our “Epic” series by teaching that our God is the one true and powerful God. Through the story of Elijah and his showdown with the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel, students learned that while counterfeit gods may exist, our God alone has true power and authority. Riley and Kevin led us in a time of worship, and Chuck Foo helped the kids learn and apply our Bible verse for the day.

Whatchagaddaknow: I Believe in the ONE True God!

Power Verse: “I know the greatness of the Lord— that our Lord is greater than any other god.” Psalm 135:5

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 294

,

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

Published January 25, 2026

Volume 294

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

As we look ahead to the 2026–2027 school year, we are filled with gratitude and excitement for what the Lord is doing at TCS. It is a joy to see our school family continue to grow, and we eagerly anticipate all that God has in store for the coming year.

This season also marks the beginning of our continuous enrollment process. For families hoping to enroll siblings for next year, Open Enrollment for siblings begins tomorrow, Monday, January 26th. We encourage you to submit applications promptly to help ensure we have room for all of our wonderful families.

Thank you for your continued partnership and trust in TCS. We are truly excited about the year ahead.

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Jan 26: Open Enrollment For Current TCS Families (new siblings enrollment) Begins

  • Feb 3: First Grade In-House STEM Field Trip

  • Feb 6: Super Bowl Dress Down Day

  • Feb 9: Open Enrollment For Public Begins

  • Feb 13: Valentines Day Class Parties/Dress Down Day

  • Feb 16-20: Winter Break

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

Super Bowl Dress Down Day

On Friday, February 6th, students will have the opportunity to support their favorite team with a dress down day to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday. Students may wear jerseys, sweatshirts or t-shirts along with normal dress code pants/shorts. Only TCS hats will be allowed.

Chapel Moments

We had a wonderful time in Chapel this week as Mrs. Moore shared a lesson on trusting God. Students learned that God invites us to place our full trust in Him, knowing that He is always with us and ready to guide our steps. Through the Bible story of Peter walking on water and the message found in Proverbs 3:5–6, we discussed what it looks like to trust God with our whole hearts, even when we face challenges.

Main Focus: We must trust God with all our heart and He will guide our paths!

Power Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do and he will show you which path to take." Proverbs 3:5-6

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 293

,

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

Published January 18, 2026

Volume 293

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

What a fun and full week we have had! Between our 100th Day celebrations, Grandparents Day, and an awesome Book Fair, our school was buzzing with joy and excitement. We hope your children are already enjoying their new books and growing in their love for reading at home. Thank you so much for your continued support and for helping make these special moments possible. We hope our students loved every bit of it! Wishing your family a restful and enjoyable long weekend!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Jan 19: MLK Holiday (No School)

  • Feb 3: First Grade In-House STEM Field Trip

  • Feb 6: Superbowl Dress Down Day

  • Feb 13: Valentines Day Class Parties/Dress Down Day

  • Feb 16-20: Winter Break

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

Chapel Moments

We had a wonderful time in chapel this week as Mrs. Randolph continued our series, Epic Bible Stories That Will Blow Your Mind. Through the story of David and Goliath, students were reminded that God is greater than any trouble or challenge we may face.

Power Verse:
 “...If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” ~ Romans 8:31

Whatchagaddaknow:
“My trouble may be big, but my God is bigger.”

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 292

,

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

Published January 11, 2026

Volume 292

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

I am excited to share the following message from Jennifer Duncan, who has been working hard behind the scenes to organize our upcoming Arctic Adventure Book Fair. Mrs. Duncan has thoughtfully planned a wonderful experience for our students and families, and I know you will feel her heart for reading and biblical immersion woven throughout every detail. Here is what Mrs. Duncan has to say:

Our Arctic Adventure Book Fair is kicking off this week, and we can't wait for students to bundle up their imaginations and explore a world of wonderful stories! From snowy adventures to heartwarming tales, this year's fair is designed to spark a love of reading and make choosing a book an exciting experience for every child.

Our book fair selections are thoughtfully chosen. We have partnered with a trusted, Christian-friendly provider that shares our commitment to offering wholesome reading options for our students, so you can feel confident about what your child brings home. Students will enjoy a wide variety of engaging titles that are both age-appropriate and meaningful. Even more special, our representative is a former pastor who is passionate about helping children discover the joy of reading through uplifting and positive books.

Monday evening, from 3:30–7:00 pm, is Parents Night. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating reading, curiosity, and adventure as our students embark on this Arctic exploration — one book at a time!

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Jan 12-16: Lower School Book Fair 

  • Jan 14: 100th Day of School

  • Jan 15: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • Jan 16: Grandparents’ Day (No School)

  • Jan 19: MLK Holiday (No School)

  • Feb 3: First Grade In-House STEM Field Trip

  • Feb 6: Superbowl Dress Down Day

  • Feb 13: Valentines Day Class Parties/Dress Down Day

  • Feb 16-20: Winter Break

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

100th Day of School Celebration, January 14th

We are getting ready to celebrate being 100 days smarter! Our teachers have lots of fun activities planned to make this a special day for students.

100th Day T-shirts are available for purchase if your child would like to join in the fun! Click the link below for all the details on ordering.

www.gracefulpeachboutique.com/collections/tcs-100th-day-shirts

Ordering is open until January 9th at 6pm. Your order will be delivered to the school before the 100th day. Participation is completely optional. 

It’s going to be a great day of learning, laughter, and celebration!

A Lower School Arctic Adventure Book Fair

Our Lower School is excited to host an Arctic Adventure Book Fair from January 9–16! We look forward to welcoming our Lower School families, parents, and grandparents for this fun and meaningful event that encourages a love of reading.

Special Shopping Days

  • Monday, January 12th from 3:30–7:00 PM – Parents Night

  • Friday, January 16th from  8:30 AM–1:00 PM – Grandparents Day (Pass it on! Grandparents are warmly invited to visit the Book Fair at Main Campus on this special day.)

Location
Main Campus – Building 1 (New location this year!)

Payment Options
Cash, check, credit card, and prepay options are accepted.

For additional details, please refer to your child’s Blackbaud class page for specific class schedules. We look forward to a fun and memorable Book Fair week and hope to see you there.

Book Fair

Chapel Moments

We had a wonderful time in chapel last week as Mrs. Duncan introduced our first series of the New Year, Epic: Bible Stories That Will Blow Your Mind! Through the story of Noah and his family, students learned that life can bring storms that shake us - moments filled with trouble, fear, and difficulty. But, when we choose to trust and obey God as Noah did, even in the hardest moments, we'll see His miracles at work in our own lives!

Whatchagaddaknow: “When I'm In A Storm, God Will Keep Me Safe!”

Power Verse: “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1

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 291

,

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

Published January 4, 2026

Volume 291

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Welcome back, Families, and Happy New Year! I hope your Christmas break was filled with rest, joy, and meaningful time together. As we begin Semester 2, we are excited for all that lies ahead - new learning, continued growth, and many special moments along the way. We are grateful for our families and look forward to a wonderful start to the new semester.

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Jan 5: First Day of Second Semester

  • Jan 12-16: Lower School Book Fair 

  • Jan 14: 100th Day of School

  • Jan 15: House Color Day (1st-3rd grades)

  • Jan 16: Grandparents’ Day (No School)

  • Jan 19: MLK Holiday (No School)

  • Feb 3: First Grade In-House STEM Field Trip

  • Feb 6: Superbowl Dress Down Day

  • Feb 13: Valentines Day Class Parties/Dress Down Day

  • Feb 16-20: Winter Break

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

100th Day of School Celebration, January 14th

We are getting ready to celebrate being 100 days smarter! Our teachers have lots of fun activities planned to make this a special day for students.

100th Day T-shirts are available for purchase if your child would like to join in the fun! Click the link below for all the details on ordering.

www.gracefulpeachboutique.com/collections/tcs-100th-day-shirts

Ordering is open until January 9th at 6pm. Your order will be delivered to the school before the 100th day. Participation is completely optional. 

It’s going to be a great day of learning, laughter, and celebration!

A Lower School Arctic Adventure Book Fair

Our Lower School is excited to host an Arctic Adventure Book Fair from January 9–16! We look forward to welcoming our Lower School families, parents, and grandparents for this fun and meaningful event that encourages a love of reading.

Special Shopping Days

  • Monday, January 12th from 3:30–7:00 PM – Parents Night

  • Friday, January 16th from  8:30 AM–1:00 PM – Grandparents Day (Pass it on! Grandparents are warmly invited to visit the Book Fair at Main Campus on this special day.)

Location
Main Campus – Building 1 (New location this year!)

Payment Options
Cash, check, credit card, and prepay options are accepted.

For additional details, please refer to your child’s Blackbaud class page for specific class schedules. We look forward to a fun and memorable Book Fair week and hope to see you there.

Book Fair

Chapel Moments

This section will return 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 290

,

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

Published December 14, 2025

Volume 290

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

As we enter this joyful season, I want to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas. This time of year is filled with wonder, gratitude, and celebration, and I am continually blessed by the joy your children bring to our school each day. Thank you for partnering with us, for supporting our teachers, and for helping make Trinity such a special place.

We have many exciting events and traditions coming up as we close out the semester. Please see the important information below regarding our Christmas Extravaganza, half-day dismissal details, and Christmas Spirit Week dress-up days. We look forward to celebrating Christmas together! 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. ~ Isaiah 9:6

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Dec 16-18: Half-Day Dismissals

  • Dec 18: Lower School Christmas Extravaganza

  • Dec 19th: Remote Learning Day (No Work Required - Merry Christmas!)

🎄 Save the Date: Lower School Christmas Extravaganza - December 18th!

Join us at Trinity Christian School’s main campus  for an evening full of Christmas  joy:

  • Student performances

  • Christmas Tree Stroll 

  • Winter inflatables, food trucks, and festive activities

  • Live nativity—our students are always mesmerized, and it’s a beautiful reminder of the season’s true meaning

  • Train rides and the favorite dual-lane snow tube ride

  • Fun for the whole family

This event is one of my favorites each year! I love watching families make memories and seeing the children’s excitement is truly special. You won’t want to miss this magical evening!

Lower School Sweet Sleigh

The Lower School Sweet Sleigh is back this Christmas season! Students will have the option of purchasing Christmas treats for $2 starting the week of December 1 through December 12 (while supplies last). These will be available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you would like to participate, please send in cash with your child. Looking forward to celebrating the Christmas season together!

Christmas Spirit Week, December 15th-18th

Monday, December 15 – Rudolph Red or Grinch Green
Tuesday, December 16 – Tacky/Ugly Christmas Sweater
Wednesday, December 17 – Winter Wonderland (Blue/White)
Thursday, December 18 – Christmas Pajamas

We can’t wait to see everyone’s Christmas cheer! 🎁✨

DISMISSAL DETAILS FOR OPTIONAL HALF DAYS

As we look towards the holiday season, we wanted to communicate our plan for our optional half-day dismissals in December for the final week of the semester. Please review the information below and let us know if you have any questions. 

Optional Half-Day Dismissal Dates: Tues, Dec 16 — Wed, Dec 17

Required Half-Day Dismissal Dates: Thurs, Dec 18 — THERE WILL BE NO AFTER SCHOOL OPTION ON THIS DAY

Dismissal Times: Note this is a change from years past. We are attempting to stagger our dismissal times to help alleviate some of the traffic issues that occur during the holiday season in Peachtree City. We are also hoping this will help speed up the dismissal line overall. 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 Tuesday and Wednesday, students may remain at school free of charge until 3:30pm. After 3:30pm, regular after school rates will apply. If you need to pick up your child after the half-day dismissal ends, 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 DECEMBER 16 and 17th : 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 DECEMBER 18th: Transportation will NOT be provided to the main campus for Early Learning students.

Chapel Moments

We had a great time in Chapel this week as Mrs. Moore shared a lesson titled “A Way in a Manger.” We talked about how Jesus came to make a way for every person on Earth to spend eternity in Heaven with Him. This is all made possible through the incredible gift God gave us that first Christmas morning, when Jesus left Heaven and came to Earth so that we could be forgiven of our sins and have the promise of eternal life with Him. We discussed how Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life!

Main Focus: Jesus came to make a way for us to go to Heaven!

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

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 289

,

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

Published December 7, 2025

Volume 289

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

On December 9th and 11th, students in K5–3rd Grade will participate in our mid-year benchmark assessments for ELA and Math. These assessments help us evaluate students’ understanding of concepts taught so far and measure individual academic growth since the beginning of the year.

Please remember:

  • These assessments do not count toward report card grades.

  • A healthy breakfast and on-time arrival are important—testing begins promptly each morning.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success.

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Dec 9: Progress Learning (ELA) for K5-3rd grade 

  • Dec 10: House Color Day (1st-3rd)

  • Dec 11: Progress Learning (Math) for K5-3rd grade

  • Dec 16-18: Half-Day Dismissals

  • Dec 18: Lower School Christmas Extravaganza

  • Dec 19th: Remote Learning Day (No Work Required - Merry Christmas!)

🎄 Save the Date: Lower School Christmas Extravaganza - December 18th!

Join us at Trinity Christian School’s main campus  for an evening full of Christmas  joy:

  • Student performances

  • Christmas Tree Stroll 

  • Winter inflatables, food trucks, and festive activities

  • Live nativity—our students are always mesmerized, and it’s a beautiful reminder of the season’s true meaning

  • Train rides and the favorite dual-lane snow tube ride

  • Fun for the whole family

This event is one of my favorites each year! I love watching families make memories and seeing the children’s excitement is truly special. You won’t want to miss this magical evening!

Lower School Sweet Sleigh

The Lower School Sweet Sleigh is back this Christmas season! Students will have the option of purchasing Christmas treats for $2 starting the week of December 1 through December 12 (while supplies last). These will be available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you would like to participate, please send in cash with your child. Looking forward to celebrating the Christmas season together!

Progress Learning Mid-Year Testing (K5-3rd Grade)

On December 9th and 11th, we will be conducting our mid-year benchmark assessment for both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. It's important to note that these assessments are designed to evaluate students' understanding of the academic concepts covered so far this school year and to measure their academic growth as an individual student since the initial benchmark test. Remember, these assessments do not contribute to their academic grades. Students are encouraged to eat a healthy breakfast and arrive at school on time, as testing will begin promptly each morning.

Christmas Spirit Week, December 15th-18th

Monday, December 15 – Rudolph Red or Grinch Green
Tuesday, December 16 – Tacky/Ugly Christmas Sweater
Wednesday, December 17 – Winter Wonderland (Blue/White)
Thursday, December 18 – Christmas Pajamas

We can’t wait to see everyone’s Christmas cheer! 🎁✨

DISMISSAL DETAILS FOR OPTIONAL HALF DAYS

As we look towards the holiday season, we wanted to communicate our plan for our optional half-day dismissals in December for the final week of the semester. Please review the information below and let us know if you have any questions. 

Optional Half-Day Dismissal Dates: Tues, Dec 16 — Wed, Dec 17

Required Half-Day Dismissal Dates: Thurs, Dec 18 — THERE WILL BE NO AFTER SCHOOL OPTION ON THIS DAY

Dismissal Times: Note this is a change from years past. We are attempting to stagger our dismissal times to help alleviate some of the traffic issues that occur during the holiday season in Peachtree City. We are also hoping this will help speed up the dismissal line overall. 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 Tuesday and Wednesday, students may remain at school free of charge until 3:30pm. After 3:30pm, regular after school rates will apply. If you need to pick up your child after the half-day dismissal ends, 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 DECEMBER 16 and 17th : 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 DECEMBER 18th: Transportation will NOT be provided to the main campus for Early Learning students.

Chapel Moments

It was a fun week in chapel as Mrs. Duncan kicked off the true meaning of Christmas with a lesson on "The Perfect Present". Through the story of Jesus' birth, students were reminded that the only gift that has the power to change our lives forever and bring us true joy isn't wrapped in a neat box with a pretty bow. It is the special gift of Jesus - perfectly planned and given out of God's great love!

Power Verse: “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." -John 3:16

Whatchagaddaknow: “Jesus Is The Greatest Gift To The World!”

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 288

,

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

Published November 23, 2025

Volume 288

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

As we approach Thanksgiving, we are reminded of how grateful we are for our wonderful school family. We are thankful for your partnership, support, and the trust you place in us each day. Your children bring joy, curiosity, and laughter to our classrooms, and it is a blessing to walk alongside them as they grow academically, socially, and spiritually.

May your Thanksgiving be filled with rest, gratitude, and meaningful time with family and friends. We pray your homes are filled with warmth, peace, and the joy that comes from a thankful heart.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever his faithfulness continues through all generations. ~ Psalm 100:4-5

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Nov 24-28: Thanksgiving Break

  • Dec 5: Third Grade Worship Team Trip to Palmetto Parks Nursing Home

  • Dec 9: Progress Learning (ELA) for K5-3rd grade 

  • Dec 10: House Color Day (1st-3rd)

  • Dec 11: Progress Learning (Math) for K5-3rd grade

  • Dec 16-18: Half-Day Dismissals

  • Dec 18: Lower School Christmas Extravaganza

  • Dec 19th: Remote Learning Day (No Work Required - Merry Christmas!)

Lower School Sweet Sleigh

The Lower School Sweet Sleigh is back this Christmas season! Students will have the option of purchasing Christmas treats for $2 starting the week of December 1 through December 12 (while supplies last). These will be available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you would like to participate, please send in cash with your child. Looking forward to celebrating the Christmas season together!

Progress Learning Mid-Year Testing (K5-3rd Grade)

On December 9th and 11th, we will be conducting our mid-year benchmark assessment for both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. It's important to note that these assessments are designed to evaluate students' understanding of the academic concepts covered so far this school year and to measure their academic growth as an individual student since the initial benchmark test. Remember, these assessments do not contribute to their academic grades. Students are encouraged to eat a healthy breakfast and arrive at school on time, as testing will begin promptly each morning.

Christmas Spirit Week, December 15th-18th

Monday, December 15 – Rudolph Red or Grinch Green
Tuesday, December 16 – Tacky/Ugly Christmas Sweater
Wednesday, December 17 – Winter Wonderland (Blue/White)
Thursday, December 18 – Christmas Pajamas

We can’t wait to see everyone’s Christmas cheer! 🎁✨

DISMISSAL DETAILS FOR OPTIONAL HALF DAYS

As we look towards the holiday season, we wanted to communicate our plan for our optional half-day dismissals in December for the final week of the semester. Please review the information below and let us know if you have any questions. 

Optional Half-Day Dismissal Dates: Tues, Dec 16 — Wed, Dec 17

Required Half-Day Dismissal Dates: Thurs, Dec 18 — THERE WILL BE NO AFTER SCHOOL OPTION ON THIS DAY

Dismissal Times: Note this is a change from years past. We are attempting to stagger our dismissal times to help alleviate some of the traffic issues that occur during the holiday season in Peachtree City. We are also hoping this will help speed up the dismissal line overall. 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 Tuesday and Wednesday, students may remain at school free of charge until 3:30pm. After 3:30pm, regular after school rates will apply. If you need to pick up your child after the half-day dismissal ends, 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 DECEMBER 16 and 17th : 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 DECEMBER 18th: Transportation will NOT be provided to the main campus for Early Learning students.

🎄 Save the Date: Lower School Christmas Extravaganza - December 18th!

Join us in the evening at Trinity Christian School for our Lower School Christmas Extravaganza! Watch our students shine in holiday performances, stroll through beautifully decorated Christmas trees, enjoy inflatables, food trucks, a live nativity, and festive fun for the whole family. Celebrate the season with us — you won’t want to miss it!

Chapel Moments

Last week, we wrapped up our “Windows” series in Chapel as Pastor Kami taught about three ways we can open windows of opportunity that seem closed: PRAY, GIVE, and GO. Our students put “GIVE” into action by blessing others through Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, and together we practiced “PRAY” as we prayed over every child who will receive them.

Pastor Kami also shared the story of her daughter, Hannah, who felt called to be a missionary at just nine years old. Now, at 21, after graduating from TCS and Southeastern University, she followed that call and left two weeks ago to serve in Micronesia.

What a powerful reminder that no matter how young our students are, they can always say “YES” to Jesus!

Whatchagaddaknow: I Will Pray, Give, and Go!

Power Verse: “And the Good News about the kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it…” Matthew 24:14

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 287

,

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

Published November 16, 2025

Volume 287

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

The Principal’s Piece: A Note From Mrs. Randolph“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” – Psalm 107:1

Wow! It's the final week before Thanksgiving break, and we are so thankful for our school family! 

Here’s a quick look at this week’s reminders and celebrations:



Thanksgiving Celebrations –

Friday, Nov 21st

  • Preschool: Parents are invited to celebrate with us in the Early Learning gym (check Blackbaud for your class time).

  • Kindergarten: 1:30pm classroom performance & Thanksgiving activities.

  • 1st–3rd Grades: Classroom celebrations focused on gratitude.


Operation Christmas Child (OCC)


Pack shoebox gifts for children in need! Shoeboxes are due Nov 19.

Learn More HERE


God’s Word On Gratitude Reading Challenge


1st–3rd graders are encouraged to complete all five challenges this month to receive a token for our book vending machine. Please submit your booklet prior to Thanksgiving break. We hope you have enjoyed this time together as a family.

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Nov 19: Operation Shoeboxes Due (more info soon)

  • Nov 21: Preschool & Kindergarten Thanksgiving Celebrations & Lower School Classroom Parties

  • Nov 24-28: Thanksgiving Break

  • Dec 10: House Color Day (1st-3rd)

  • Dec 18: Lower School Christmas Extravaganza

DISMISSAL DETAILS FOR OPTIONAL HALF DAYS

As we look towards the holiday season, we wanted to communicate our plan for our optional half-day dismissals in December for the final week of the semester. Please review the information below and let us know if you have any questions. 

Optional Half-Day Dismissal Dates: Tues, Dec 16 — Wed, Dec 17

Required Half-Day Dismissal Dates: Thurs, Dec 18 — THERE WILL BE NO AFTER SCHOOL OPTION ON THIS DAY

Dismissal Times: Note this is a change from years past. We are attempting to stagger our dismissal times to help alleviate some of the traffic issues that occur during the holiday season in Peachtree City. We are also hoping this will help speed up the dismissal line overall. 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 Tuesday and Wednesday, students may remain at school free of charge until 3:30pm. After 3:30pm, regular after school rates will apply. If you need to pick up your child after the half-day dismissal ends, 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 DECEMBER 16 and 17th : 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 DECEMBER 18th: Transportation will NOT be provided to the main campus for Early Learning students.

🎄 Save the Date: Lower School Christmas Extravaganza - December 18th!

Join us in the evening at Trinity Christian School for our Lower School Christmas Extravaganza! Watch our students shine in holiday performances, stroll through beautifully decorated Christmas trees, enjoy inflatables, food trucks, a live nativity, and festive fun for the whole family. Celebrate the season with us — you won’t want to miss it!

Chapel Moments

We had a wonderful time in chapel last week as we began a new two-week series called “WINDOWS.” Pastor Kami shared about the importance of making the most of every opportunity to share Jesus with others. We also learned about the missionary David Livingstone and how God opened windows of opportunity that once seemed impossible. In the same way, God desires to work through our lives today so that all people may come to know Him.

Whatchaddaknow: “I will make the most of every opportunity!”

Power Verse: “So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in this evil days.” Ephesians 5:15-16

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!