Early Learning

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 134

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

Published July 17, 2022

Volume 134

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

I hope your family is enjoying these last few weeks of summer! Please let us know if you have any questions as you are preparing for the start of school. In this newsletter, I have included a section titled, “Meet Our New Staff”. Each week, I will update this section with various new staff members who have joined our Lower School team. Don’t miss out on getting to know the new faces you will see around campus!

Meet Our New Staff

I am pleased to introduce Katie Judy, who is joining Trinity as our K3 (3day) teacher. 

Mrs. Judy has been teaching for 15 years in various school settings, age levels, and positions. She previously taught 5th grade at Trinity and is excited to be returning! She and her husband Dan have three children who will also be at TCS. Lila will be in 1st grade, Lizzie in Pre-K4, and James in Pre-K3. Mrs. Judy enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being involved in her church, shopping, and reading. She aims to create a loving environment where her students can learn, grow, and begin to understand the love of Christ.

It is my pleasure to introduce Christian Wade, who is joining us as our school nurse and receptionist at our Go Church location. Mrs. Wade was born and raised in Douglasville, Georgia.  She graduated from Samford University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and is a Registered Nurse (RN). Mrs. Wade currently lives in Peachtree City with her husband, Trevor, and her three children - Tanner (6), Tyler (4), and Collins (2). Tanner and Tyler are joining the Trinity family this year in Kindergarten and PK-4 respectively, and Mrs. Wade is looking forward to Collins attending Trinity in the coming years. She and her family are incredibly grateful to be a part of the Trinity family and to support its mission for years to come.

Trinity at Go Church Update

We are so excited about our early learning facility at Go Church! It has been a fun summer project as our team has been preparing this new space for our youngest Trinity lions. I am thrilled with how this location will serve our students and their families. Chris Hanson, our Director of Operations, will be sending formal communication soon regarding transportation. We can’t wait to show you this new space during our Back to School Events!

Administrative Contacts

Please take note of the following administrative contacts. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are happy to help!

  • Academic Coordinator (PreK-3rd) - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

  • Director of Student Life (PreK-3rd) - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

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

Don’t miss out on our Back to School Events! Please look for more information regarding these events in the general section of this newsletter.

Sunday, August 7 – Welcome to The ROAR (Social Gathering for ALL Families)

  • 5:00 - 6:00 pm - NEW Families Welcome Session (Gym)

  • 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Social Gathering for ALL Families (Stadium)

  • Includes a Taste of SAGE food sampling

Monday, August 8 – Meet My Teacher Day (Classroom Visits & School Supply Drop-offs)

  • No classes

  • Staggered Visiting Schedule:

    • 9:30 - 11:30 am Last Names A – L

    • 1:30 - 3:30 pm Last Names M – Z

Tuesday, August 9 – First Official Day of Classes (Students attend classes)

  • Drop off as early as 7:00 am

  • Classes start at 8:00 am

Class Placement

We are working to finalize class placement for your student. Please pray along with us as we seek God for His wisdom and guidance in determining the best placement for each student. I expect to announce class placements the week of July 25th. You will receive an email when class lists are finalized and available for you to view.

Student Supply Lists 

Each grade level has prepared a student supply list. Please bring these items to school on Meet My Teacher Day, August 8th. I have included links below for your convenience, however; each list can also be found on Blackbaud under the Resources tab.

Updated Uniform Policy (K-3rd)

Please take time to review our updated uniform policies to help guide you in making purchases this summer. Remember, students are required to wear TCS branded outerwear.

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 133

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

Published July 11, 2022

Volume 133

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Welcome to the school year 2022-23! I hope your family has enjoyed a wonderful summer. We have diligently been working to prepare for this coming year. Please be sure to read Inside the Pride, our weekly newsletter, each week. This will keep you up-to-date on the latest information regarding everything from news and information to exciting events and much more. Inside the Pride is our main way to keep you connected to, not only Trinity’s Lower School, but our entire school community.

Administrative Contacts

Please take note of the following administrative contacts. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are happy to help!

  • Academic Coordinator (PreK-3rd) - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

  • Director of Student Life (PreK-3rd) - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

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

Don’t miss out on our Back to School Events! Please look for more information regarding these events in the general section of this newsletter.

Sunday, August 7 – Welcome to The ROAR (Social Gathering for ALL Families)

  • 5:00 - 6:00 pm - NEW Families Welcome Session (Gym)

  • 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Social Gathering for ALL Families (Stadium)

  • Includes a Taste of SAGE food sampling

Monday, August 8 – Meet My Teacher Day (Classroom Visits & School Supply Drop-offs)

  • No classes

  • Staggered Visiting Schedule:

    • 9:30 - 11:30 am Last Names A – L

    • 1:30 - 3:30 pm Last Names M – Z

Tuesday, August 9 – First Official Day of Classes (Students attend classes)

  • Drop off as early as 7:00 am

  • Classes start at 8:00 am

Meet Our New Staff

This is an exciting time in Lower School as we are experiencing increased enrollment, which leads to the addition of new grade level classes. I am amazed at how our God continues to bring highly qualified educators, who love the Lord and love His children. Stay tuned to this section in future weeks as I introduce you to the outstanding staff the Lord has brought to Trinity’s Lower School this year!

Class Placement

We are working to finalize class placement for your student. Please pray along with us as we seek God for His wisdom and guidance in determining the best placement for each student. I expect to announce class placements the week of July 25th. You will receive an email when class lists are finalized and available for you to view.

Student Supply Lists 

Each grade level has prepared a student supply list. Please bring these items to school on Meet My Teacher Day, August 8th. I have included links below for your convenience, however; each list can also be found on Blackbaud under the Resources tab.

Updated Uniform Policy (K-3rd)

Please take time to review our updated uniform policies to help guide you in making purchases this summer. Remember, students are required to wear TCS branded outerwear.

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 132

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

Published June 5, 2022

Volume 132

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

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

I pray that your family enjoys a wonderful summer break! We are looking ahead to next year and all of the excitement it will hold. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Administrative Contacts

Please take note of the following administrative contacts. If you have any questions throughout the summer, please feel free to reach out to us.

  • Academic Coordinator (PreK-3rd) - Leslie Cook (leslie.cook@tcslions.org)

  • Director of Student Life (PreK-3rd) - Ashley Moore (ashley.moore@tcslions.org)

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

Updated Uniform Policy (K-3rd)

Please take time to review our updated uniform policies for next year to help guide you in making purchases this summer. Remember, students are required to wear TCS branded outerwear.

Student Supply Lists

We are making a few adjustments to our student supply lists. Once the supply lists are finalized, you will be able to access them on Blackbaud.

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 131

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

Published May 29, 2022

Volume 131

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

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

We have just finished the last week of school. I have seen such growth in our students academically and spiritually. We had a wonderful last week of school filled with kindergarten graduation and lots of fun days! It’s been a GREAT year! Thank you for your continued support! I pray that your family enjoys a fun-filled summer!!!

Be sure to check out next week’s newsletter for information regarding IOWA scores, report cards, supply lists, uniform information, and more.

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 130

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

Published May 22, 2022

Volume 130

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

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

It is hard to believe that we have only one more week of school left! It has been an amazing year!! Next week is going to be so much fun, as we participate in our End of Year Lower School Celebrations. It’s a way for us to celebrate our students with fun activities to recognize their hard work this year! 

 Monday, May 23rd

  • Preschool will celebrate with a GLOW Party & Ring Pops Day! Get ready to wear neon colors and dance your heart out while wearing glow bracelets and necklaces as a gift from us! We will also provide glow paint, so your student really shines under the black lights! 

Tuesday, May 24th 

  • Kindergarten will enjoy Donuts, Pj’s, & Movie Day! Our kindergarten students can wear their cutest pj’s and eat donuts in the school cafeteria. They will get to see a little glimpse of what eating in the cafeteria looks like for them as rising first graders! Then, it’s time to go to the Student Center for a movie! 

Tuesday, May 24th

  • First Grade will celebrate with a Scooter & Popsicle Day!  It’s time for our students  to show off their riding skills! Our first graders will enjoy riding scooters as we create a safe and fun outdoor experience. We will finish the day with a popsicle treat! We will provide the scooters and ride-ons. Please send in a bike helmet labeled with your child's name.

Wednesday, May 25th 

  • Second Grade will head to our stadium for Inflatables at the Stadium and TCBY Day! We have rented four giant inflatables just for our second graders! What could be more fun than an extra large bounce house, triple sports challenge, an 18’ high voltage dual lane dry slide and a 45’ obstacle course! TCBY will be a welcomed treat after having fun in the sun!

Thursday, May 26th 

  • Third Grade will celebrate BIG as we want to acknowledge their hard work and dedication while in Lower School. It’s a Water Day Bash with Kona Ice! Our students will play on three giant water inflatables - a double lap obstacle challenge with a water slide and a 18’ tidal wave, and a 16’ blue wave! This bash wouldn’t be complete without a visit from a local fire station. They will use their fire truck to create a giant Water Spray with their fire hose. Expect your third grader to get soaked!!! Please send in a towel and an extra set of clothes. Girls should wear a swimsuit underneath their clothes. Boys may wear swim trunks with a t-shirt. 

Class Placement Form

Please take a moment to complete the class placement survey that was emailed to you. The information you provide is helpfull to us as we plan ahead for next year’s classes. Please submit this form by Monday, May 23, 2022.

https://forms.gle/SjwcKKMCmbC1duR98

Kindergarten Graduation, May 23rd

Event: March to the Stadium & Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony

When: Monday, May 23rd at 6:45pm 

March to the Stadium: The March to the Stadium event will begin promptly at 6:45pm. Please drop off your child with their teacher on the front lawn of the Early Learning Building at 6:30pm. We will send out a map closer to the event, so that you may take your place along the parade route.

Ceremony: The graduation ceremony will take place immediately following the March to the Stadium. The students have prepared three special songs and will be receiving their kindergarten diplomas. Students will be on the field. Parents, family, and friends will be seated in the stadium seating. During our ceremony, the Full Throttle Formation Team will perform a flyover in honor of our kindergarten graduates!

Awards: Once the graduation ceremony is complete, parents will be directed to meet their child at the designated location on the field for a brief awards ceremony presented by your child's teacher. Please be aware that no food, drink, gum, or high heels are allowed on the turf. 

What to Bring: Bring posters and noisemakers to cheer for your graduate during the March and ceremony.

Attire: Graduates should arrive in their cap, gown, and stole. Adults are encouraged to dress casually and come support our littlest Lions in Trinity spirit wear. 

We cannot wait to celebrate with you on this special evening! We are so proud of our kindergarten graduates!

Important Upcoming DateS

23rd: Kindergarten Graduation @ 6:45pm

23rd-26th: Half Days/ End of Year Celebrations

26th: Class Parties/Last School Day

Dress Code foR the Last Week of School

Students will be allowed to wear Trinity spirit wear tops with athletic shorts (appropriate length) the entire last week of school, May 23-26th.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love participating in after school clubs! 

Signups will be available within the first few weeks of this semester.  Please watch for communications regarding specific club dates and registration links in the Fine Arts and Athletics sections of the Inside the Pride newsletter as they become available. 

If you have any questions, please email the club sponsor listed below or Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs. 

  • Art Club - Erica Hackworth ~ erica.hackworth@tcslions.org

  • Chess Club - Coach Rodney Lewis of Championship Chess ~ rodneylewis33@gmail.com, r_lewis29@yahoo.com

  • Drama Club - Emily Litton ~ emily.litton@tcslions.org

  • Running Club - Coach Cassie Freeman ~ running.club@tcslions.org

 

Tuesdays: Art Club - 1st -5th grades

Wednesdays: Drama Club - 3rd-5th grades

  •           Running Club - 1st-3rd grades 

Thursdays: Chess Club 1st-5th

  •       Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Blackbaud: Classroom Updates & Information 

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 will replace the hardcopy newsletter sent home in the past. I encourage you to login each week. We are excited for this new format! Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

 

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

  • Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

  • Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

  • After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

  • Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information. 

  • The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 129

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

Published May 15, 2022

Volume 129

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

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

Our Spiritual Emphasis Week was amazing! I am so proud of our students and their desire to grow in their relationship with our Lord. We studied the Lord’s Prayer piece by piece to see what God is teaching us about prayer. Each chapel service included a Biblical story, power verse, a fun game, and a call to action. We ended each service with fun giveaways such as a class pizza party, ice cream party, footballs, pop it keychains, koosh balls, and stuffed Trinity lions!! By the end of the week, our students were able to recite the Lord’s Prayer. That’s quite an accomplishment! Here are concepts that we focused on throughout the week:

  • God is our perfect Father in Heaven!

  • We must pray for God’s will to be done in our lives!

  • We must depend on God for what we need every day!

  • We must pray for God’s forgiveness and forgive others!

  • We must pray for God to help us avoid temptation’s trap. 

  • We must end our prayer time by focusing on praising God!

Our first Annual Spiritual Emphasis Week was a huge success and a lot of fun!

An Evening of Worship with Trinity’s Lower School: Friday, May 20th

We invite you to attend our end of the year performances as we celebrate the end of another amazing school year, recognize our phenomenal students by highlighting the unique gifts that the Lord has given to them, and rejoice in praise and worship as we celebrate the One who deserves our utmost praise, our Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to gathering with you on this very special evening. 

  • PreK: 4:30 program in gym, with awards to follow afterward in the classrooms. 

  • 1st-3rd: Awards at 6:15pm in the classrooms, followed by 7:00pm program in the stadium.

Kindergarten Graduation, May 23rd

Our kindergarten graduation is quickly approaching. Please refer to my previous email for specific details. This event will begin at 6:45 pm.

Classroom Highlight - A Peek Into Our Classroom Fun

Second grade students had fun discovering how animals can alter their environment by designing a Beaverdam. Students learned that beavers change their environment by flooding it. They do this to protect themselves from predators. This hands-on experiment brought lots of giggles and solutions!

Important Upcoming DateS

20th: End of Year Evening Program for Preschool & 1st-3rd Grades

23rd: Kindergarten Graduation at 7:00pm in the Stadium

23rd-26th: Half Days/ End of Year Celebrations

26th: Class Parties/Last School Day

Dress Code fo the Last Week of School

Students will be allowed to wear Trinity spirit wear tops with athletic shorts (appropriate length) the entire last week of school, May 23-26th.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love participating in after school clubs! 

Signups will be available within the first few weeks of this semester.  Please watch for communications regarding specific club dates and registration links in the Fine Arts and Athletics sections of the Inside the Pride newsletter as they become available. 

If you have any questions, please email the club sponsor listed below or Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs. 

  • Art Club - Erica Hackworth ~ erica.hackworth@tcslions.org

  • Chess Club - Coach Rodney Lewis of Championship Chess ~ rodneylewis33@gmail.com, r_lewis29@yahoo.com

  • Drama Club - Emily Litton ~ emily.litton@tcslions.org

  • Running Club - Coach Cassie Freeman ~ running.club@tcslions.org

 

Tuesdays: Art Club - 1st -5th grades

Wednesdays: Drama Club - 3rd-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades 

Thursdays: Chess Club 1st-5th

  • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Blackbaud: Classroom Updates & Information 

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 will replace the hardcopy newsletter sent home in the past. I encourage you to login each week. We are excited for this new format! Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

 

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

  • Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

  • Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

  • After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

  • Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information. 

  • The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 128

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

Published May 8, 2022

Volume 128

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

Classroom Highlight - A Peek Into Our Classroom Fun

Returning Soon

Important Upcoming DateS

*Please note that the 3rd grade field trip has been added to the list of dates in May.*

May

  • 10th: 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Biblical History Center

  • 12th: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Junction Lanes

  • 20th: End of Year Evening Program for Preschool & 1st-3rd Grades

  • 23rd: Kindergarten Graduation at 7:00pm in the Stadium

  • 23rd-26th: Half Days/ End of Year Celebrations

  • 26th: Class Parties/Last School Day

Elementary Clubs

Our students love participating in after school clubs! 

Signups will be available within the first few weeks of this semester.  Please watch for communications regarding specific club dates and registration links in the Fine Arts and Athletics sections of the Inside the Pride newsletter as they become available. 

If you have any questions, please email the club sponsor listed below or Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs. 

  • Art Club - Erica Hackworth ~ erica.hackworth@tcslions.org

  • Chess Club - Coach Rodney Lewis of Championship Chess ~ rodneylewis33@gmail.com, r_lewis29@yahoo.com

  • Drama Club - Emily Litton ~ emily.litton@tcslions.org

  • Running Club - Coach Cassie Freeman ~ running.club@tcslions.org

 

Tuesdays: Art Club - 1st -5th grades

Wednesdays: Drama Club - 3rd-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades 

Thursdays: Chess Club 1st-5th

  • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Blackbaud: Classroom Updates & Information 

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 will replace the hardcopy newsletter sent home in the past. I encourage you to login each week. We are excited for this new format! Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

 

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

  • Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

  • Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

  • After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

  • Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information. 

  • The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 127

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

Published May 1, 2022

Volume 127

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

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

We are looking forward to our first ever Lower School Spiritual Emphasis Week happening this coming week! We will be studying a series called, Teach Us To Pray”. We will be learning “The Lord’s Prayer” piece by piece and focusing on the lessons that Jesus teaches us about prayer. I am looking forward to spending this time with our students each day!

IOWA Dress Code

Students may wear spirit wear (TCS t-shirts, polos, outerwear, etc.) with approved dress code pants/shorts or jeans throughout this week. 

Field Day, May 6th

Lower School students will participate in Field Day on Friday, May 6th. Students may wear appropriate athletic shorts and spirit wear shirts on this day. The Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, compromised of Trinity high school students, graciously offered to plan and facilitate this day! 

IOWA Assessment Reminders


Testing dates are as follows:

  • May 2nd and 3rd: 1st - 3rd Grade Students

  • May 4th and 5th: K5 Students

Here are some helpful tips to ensure students perform at their very best:

1. Minimize stress - Encourage students to try their very best, but not to feel anxious about the test. This assessment is simply an opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned throughout the year! 

2. Attendance - It is important for students to be present and arrive at school on time for these testing dates. Students in 1st - 3rd grade will begin testing promptly at 8:15. Kindergarten students will begin testing promptly at 8:30. Students who arrive late will wait at the front office until a testing break to minimize classroom interruptions once the testing has begun.

3. Rest and Routine - Please be sure students receive plenty of rest each night and eat a healthy breakfast each morning. 

A mandatory makeup test session will be assigned for students who are absent the days of testing.

Last Week in Chapel

We had a great time in Chapel last week, although we missed our 1st grade friends who were on a field trip to the Atlanta zoo. Pastor Kami taught about the story of Nebuchadnezzar and his prideful downfall that led to 7 years of living like a wild animal. We had some special guests join us in chapel - Kevin & Riley helped lead us in worship and Chuck Foo taught us our Bible verse.

Our key point: “I will choose to stay humble and say NO to pride!”

Bible verse: “Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18

Classroom Highlight - A Peek Into Our Classroom Fun

Returning Soon

Important Upcoming DateS

*Please note that the 3rd grade field trip has been added to the list of dates in May.*

May

  • 2nd & 3rd: IOWA Testing (1st-3rd grades)

  • 4th & 5th: IOWA Testing (kindergarten)

  • 6th: Field Day

  • 10th: 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Biblical History Center

  • 12th: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Junction Lanes

  • 20th: End of Year Evening Program for Preschool & 1st-3rd Grades

  • 23rd: Kindergarten Graduation at 7:00pm in the Stadium

  • 23rd-26th: Half Days/ End of Year Celebrations

  • 26th: Class Parties/Last School Day

Elementary Clubs

Our students love participating in after school clubs! 

Signups will be available within the first few weeks of this semester.  Please watch for communications regarding specific club dates and registration links in the Fine Arts and Athletics sections of the Inside the Pride newsletter as they become available. 

If you have any questions, please email the club sponsor listed below or Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs. 

  • Art Club - Erica Hackworth ~ erica.hackworth@tcslions.org

  • Chess Club - Coach Rodney Lewis of Championship Chess ~ rodneylewis33@gmail.com, r_lewis29@yahoo.com

  • Drama Club - Emily Litton ~ emily.litton@tcslions.org

  • Running Club - Coach Cassie Freeman ~ running.club@tcslions.org

 

Tuesdays: Art Club - 1st -5th grades

Wednesdays: Drama Club - 3rd-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades 

Thursdays: Chess Club 1st-5th

  • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Blackbaud: Classroom Updates & Information 

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 will replace the hardcopy newsletter sent home in the past. I encourage you to login each week. We are excited for this new format! Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

 

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

  • Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

  • Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

  • After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

  • Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information. 

  • The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 126

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

Published April 24, 2022

Volume 126

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

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

This year, our standardized assessment will be administered online for all students. The IOWA assessment enables the Lower School administration and teachers to identify our strengths and weaknesses as a school in preparation for the following year. Students will complete a practice test before the actual assessment to become familiar and comfortable with the online format. A mandatory makeup test session will be assigned for students who are absent the days of testing. 

Testing dates are as follows:

May 2nd and 3rd: 1st - 3rd Grade Students

May 4th and 5th: K5 Students

Here are some helpful tips to ensure students perform at their very best:

1. Minimize stress - Encourage students to try their very best, but not to feel anxious about the test. This assessment is simply an opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned throughout the year! 

2. Attendance - It is important for students to be present and arrive at school on time for these testing dates. Students in 1st - 3rd grade will begin testing promptly at 8:15. Kindergarten students will begin testing promptly at 8:30. Students who arrive late will wait at the front office until a testing break to minimize classroom interruptions once the testing has begun.

3. Rest and Routine - Please be sure students receive plenty of rest each night and eat a healthy breakfast each morning. 

We are excited to review each student's academic progress and share these results with parents once testing results are finalized.

Last Week in Chapel

Our Chapel lesson was a continuation of our series, “I Know It Sounds Crazy, but It’s True”! In this lesson, the students learned how Peter brought his need to Jesus and how Jesus provided exactly what Peter needed in a very creative and strange way. We can trust God to provide for our needs, no matter what our circumstances may be. 

Main Focus: God will provide for our needs.

Power Verse: “And God will generously provide all you need...” 2 Corinthians 9:8

Whatchagaddaknow: “When I Have A Need - God Will Provide!”

Classroom Highlight - A Peek Into Our Classroom Fun

The Pre-K 4 year old classes enjoyed a beautiful day at Serenbe Farms on Wednesday, April 20th. To reinforce their plant and animal study, the students were able to see first hand God's glorious creation.  Students rotated through different areas of the farm, including baby chickens, a chicken coop, as well as vegetable and flower gardens.  Students learned about the life of a chicken and also learned what plants need to thrive. Afterwards, the students enjoyed having a picnic with all their friends!  It was a wonderful day!

Important Upcoming DateS

*Please note that the 3rd grade field trip has been added to the list of dates in May.*

April 

  • 27th: 1st Grade Field Trip to the Atlanta Zoo

May

  • 2nd & 3rd: IOWA Testing (1st-3rd grades)

  • 4th & 5th: IOWA Testing (kindergarten)

  • 10th: 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Biblical History Center

  • 12th: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Junction Lanes

  • 20th: End of Year Evening Program for Preschool & 1st-3rd Grades

  • 23rd: Kindergarten Graduation at 7:00pm in the Stadium

  • 23rd-26th: Half Days/ End of Year Celebrations

  • 26th: Class Parties/Last School Day

Elementary Clubs

Our students love participating in after school clubs! 

Signups will be available within the first few weeks of this semester.  Please watch for communications regarding specific club dates and registration links in the Fine Arts and Athletics sections of the Inside the Pride newsletter as they become available. 

If you have any questions, please email the club sponsor listed below or Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs. 

  • Art Club - Erica Hackworth ~ erica.hackworth@tcslions.org

  • Chess Club - Coach Rodney Lewis of Championship Chess ~ rodneylewis33@gmail.com, r_lewis29@yahoo.com

  • Drama Club - Emily Litton ~ emily.litton@tcslions.org

  • Running Club - Coach Cassie Freeman ~ running.club@tcslions.org

 

Tuesdays: Art Club - 1st -5th grades

Wednesdays: Drama Club - 3rd-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades 

Thursdays: Chess Club 1st-5th

  • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Blackbaud: Classroom Updates & Information 

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 will replace the hardcopy newsletter sent home in the past. I encourage you to login each week. We are excited for this new format! Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

 

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

  • Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

  • Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

  • After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

  • Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information. 

  • The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 125

,

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

Published April 17, 2022

Volume 125

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

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

I hope each of you enjoyed Easter weekend with your families. Hallelujah! HE IS RISEN!

Our students enjoyed learning about our risen Savior throughout this past week and celebrating with Easter parties and egg hunts.

Last Week in Chapel

Pastor Kami continued our series called “I Know It Sounds Crazy, But It’s True”. She taught about how Gideon obeyed God even when it didn’t make sense, and that there may be times in our lives when God asks us to do something that we don’t understand. Because we know God and trust Him, we can still choose to obey. 

Our Scripture verse: “If you love Me, obey My commandments.” John 14:15 - *Ask your 1st-3rd grader who our special guest was that taught us this verse.

Key Point: “I don’t get it! That’s OK! I’m gonna obey anyway!”

Important Upcoming Date

*Please note that the 3rd grade field trip has been added to the list of dates in May.*

April 

  • 20th: K4 Field Trip to Serenbe Farms

  • 27th: 1st Grade Field Trip to the Atlanta Zoo

May

  • 2nd & 3rd: IOWA Testing (1st-3rd grades)

  • 4th & 5th: IOWA Testing (kindergarten)

  • 10th: 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Biblical History Center

  • 12th: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Junction Lanes

  • 20th: End of Year Evening Program for Preschool & 1st-3rd Grades

  • 23rd: Kindergarten Graduation at 7:00pm in the Stadium

  • 23rd-26th: Half Days/ End of Year Celebrations

  • 26th: Class Parties/Last School Day

Elementary Clubs

Our students love participating in after school clubs! 

Signups will be available within the first few weeks of this semester.  Please watch for communications regarding specific club dates and registration links in the Fine Arts and Athletics sections of the Inside the Pride newsletter as they become available. 

If you have any questions, please email the club sponsor listed below or Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs. 

  • Art Club - Erica Hackworth ~ erica.hackworth@tcslions.org

  • Chess Club - Coach Rodney Lewis of Championship Chess ~ rodneylewis33@gmail.com, r_lewis29@yahoo.com

  • Drama Club - Emily Litton ~ emily.litton@tcslions.org

  • Running Club - Coach Cassie Freeman ~ running.club@tcslions.org

 

Tuesdays: Art Club - 1st -5th grades

Wednesdays: Drama Club - 3rd-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades 

Thursdays: Chess Club 1st-5th

  • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Blackbaud: Classroom Updates & Information 

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 will replace the hardcopy newsletter sent home in the past. I encourage you to login each week. We are excited for this new format! Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

 

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

  • Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

  • Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

  • After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

  • Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information. 

  • The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 124

,

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

Published April 10, 2022

Volume 124

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

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

Welcome back! I hope your family enjoyed Spring Break! We only have seven more weeks of school remaining. We will finish these last seven weeks continuing to focus on important academic concepts, fostering spiritual growth, and preparing our students for the next grade level. We have many fun activities planned for our students as well. Let’s keep the momentum going and finish strong! 

This week, we are excited to focus on Easter and celebrate our Risen King! All of our students will have a classroom party. Our early learning students (preschool and kindergarten) will also participate in Easter egg hunts. Please see your child’s Blackbaud page for further details from your child’s teacher.

Kindergarten Graduation Pictures 

Just a reminder that kindergarten graduation pictures are this Tuesday, April 12th. Please see Blackbaud for specific information from your child’s teacher.

Last Week in Chapel

This week in chapel Pastor Kami taught our kids about what reconciliation is - a big word that means making things right. They looked at the story of Jacob tricking his brother Esau out of his birthright, and how after many years God brought the twin brothers back together. Thankfully, they showed us how true forgiveness can take place.

Our Bible verse: Romans 12:18 “Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.”

Please ask your kids: What are the 3 things we need to say when apologizing to someone? 

Hopefully they’ll answer: 1. I’m sorry 2. It was wrong of me to _______________ 3. Will you please forgive me?

Classroom Highlight - A Peek Into Our Classroom Fun

Members of our high school Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy have spent time volunteering in our first grade classrooms. Our students have enjoyed this time, as these future high school leaders have read books to the class and also devoted time to help students progress in reading fluency. A few students have even received shoe tying lessons! Our students love seeing  the “big kids” and enjoy the time they spend in our classrooms. We are blessed to have great role models right here at school!

Important Upcoming Date

Please note these very important upcoming dates. We have recently added the Kindergarten Graduation Picture Day to this list. 

April 

  • 12th: Kindergarten Graduation Pictures

  • 13th: K4 (3day) Easter Egg Hunt

  • 14th: K4 (5day) & Kindergarten Easter Egg Hunts

  • 15th: Good Friday (No School)

  • 20th: K4 Field Trip to Serenbe Farms

  • 27th: 1st Grade Field Trip to the Atlanta Zoo

May

  • 2nd & 3rd: IOWA Testing (1st-3rd grades)

  • 4th & 5th: IOWA Testing (kindergarten)

  • 10th: 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Biblical History Center

  • 20th: End of Year Evening Program for Preschool & 1st-3rd Grades

  • 23rd: Kindergarten Graduation at 7:00pm in the Stadium

  • 23rd-26th: Half Days/ End of Year Celebrations

  • 26th: Class Parties/Last School Day

Elementary Clubs

Our students love participating in after school clubs! 

Signups will be available within the first few weeks of this semester.  Please watch for communications regarding specific club dates and registration links in the Fine Arts and Athletics sections of the Inside the Pride newsletter as they become available. 

If you have any questions, please email the club sponsor listed below or Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs. 

  • Art Club - Erica Hackworth ~ erica.hackworth@tcslions.org

  • Chess Club - Coach Rodney Lewis of Championship Chess ~ rodneylewis33@gmail.com, r_lewis29@yahoo.com

  • Drama Club - Emily Litton ~ emily.litton@tcslions.org

  • Running Club - Coach Cassie Freeman ~ running.club@tcslions.org

 

Tuesdays: Art Club - 1st -5th grades

Wednesdays: Drama Club - 3rd-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades 

Thursdays: Chess Club 1st-5th

  • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Blackbaud: Classroom Updates & Information 

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 will replace the hardcopy newsletter sent home in the past. I encourage you to login each week. We are excited for this new format! Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

 

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

  • Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

  • Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

  • After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

  • Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information. 

The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 123

,

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

Published April 1, 2022

Volume 123

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

Last Week in Chapel

This week in chapel Pastor Kami taught our kids about what reconciliation is - a big word that means making things right. They looked at the story of Jacob tricking his brother Esau out of his birthright, and how after many years God brought the twin brothers back together. Thankfully, they showed us how true forgiveness can take place.

Our Bible verse: Romans 12:18 “Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.”

Please ask your kids: What are the 3 things we need to say when apologizing to someone? 

Hopefully they’ll answer: 1. I’m sorry 2. It was wrong of me to _______________ 3. Will you please forgive me?

Classroom Highlight - A Peek Into Our Classroom Fun

Members of our high school Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy have spent time volunteering in our first grade classrooms. Our students have enjoyed this time, as these future high school leaders have read books to the class and also devoted time to help students progress in reading fluency. A few students have even received shoe tying lessons! Our students love seeing  the “big kids” and enjoy the time they spend in our classrooms. We are blessed to have great role models right here at school!

Important Upcoming Date

Please note these very important upcoming dates. We have recently added the Kindergarten Graduation Picture Day to this list. 

April 

  • 4th-8th: Spring Break

  • 12th: Kindergarten Graduation Pictures

  • 13th: K4 (3day) Easter Egg Hunt

  • 14th: K4 (5day) & Kindergarten Easter Egg Hunts

  • 15th: Good Friday (No School)

  • 20th: K4 Field Trip to Serenbe Farms

  • 27th: 1st Grade Field Trip to the Atlanta Zoo

May

  • 2nd & 3rd: IOWA Testing (1st-3rd grades)

  • 4th & 5th: IOWA Testing (kindergarten)

  • 10th: 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Biblical History Center

  • 20th: End of Year Evening Program for Preschool & 1st-3rd Grades

  • 23rd: Kindergarten Graduation at 7:00pm in the Stadium

  • 23rd-26th: Half Days/ End of Year Celebrations

  • 26th: Class Parties/Last School Day

Elementary Clubs

Our students love participating in after school clubs! 

Signups will be available within the first few weeks of this semester.  Please watch for communications regarding specific club dates and registration links in the Fine Arts and Athletics sections of the Inside the Pride newsletter as they become available. 

If you have any questions, please email the club sponsor listed below or Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs. 

  • Art Club - Erica Hackworth ~ erica.hackworth@tcslions.org

  • Chess Club - Coach Rodney Lewis of Championship Chess ~ rodneylewis33@gmail.com, r_lewis29@yahoo.com

  • Drama Club - Emily Litton ~ emily.litton@tcslions.org

  • Running Club - Coach Cassie Freeman ~ running.club@tcslions.org

 

Tuesdays: Art Club - 1st -5th grades

Wednesdays: Drama Club - 3rd-5th grades

  •           Running Club - 1st-3rd grades 

Thursdays: Chess Club 1st-5th

  •       Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Blackbaud: Classroom Updates & Information 

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 will replace the hardcopy newsletter sent home in the past. I encourage you to login each week. We are excited for this new format! Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

 

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

  • Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

  • Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

  • After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

  • Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information. 

The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 122

,

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

Published March 27, 2022

Volume 122

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

Classroom Highlight - A Peek Into Our Classroom Fun

Kindergarten classes enjoyed an in-house field trip sponsored by Coweta STEM institute. Students visited 4 different classes to learn more about the day and night sky. Here’s how our Lead Kindergarten teacher, Wendy Moore, described the experience. 

“In one class students learned about how the planets orbit the sun. In this class, students did an experiment where they made a sun out of yellow playdoh and had to orbit a planet (marble) around the sun in a counter-clockwise motion. 

Another class was all about the moon. Students learned what the moon looks like, what is on the moon, moon phases, etc. Then students were able to make a model moon with craters to take home.

In another class, students explored constellations, stars, and learned about the sun. They investigated the effects of the sun's light and heat on the Earth. Students even got to decorate and use a telescope to take home.

In the last class, students used refractive glasses to discover that all light is separated into seven colors (rainbows). Students learned the definition of magnifying. They got to do a hands-on experiment by putting different objects into a cup of water and looking at the object while it was underwater to see how it magnified the object to look bigger.” Wendy Moore

Important Upcoming Date

Please note these very important upcoming dates. We have recently added the Kindergarten Graduation Picture Day to this list. 

April 

1st: Half day

4th-8th: Spring Break

12th: Kindergarten Graduation Pictures

13th: K4 (3day) Easter Egg Hunt

14th: K4 (5day) & Kindergarten Easter Egg Hunts

15th: Good Friday (No School)

20th: K4 Field Trip to Serenbe Farms

27th: 1st Grade Field Trip to the Atlanta Zoo

May

2nd & 3rd: IOWA Testing (1st-3rd grades)

4th & 5th: IOWA Testing (kindergarten)

10th: 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Biblical History Center

20th: End of Year Evening Program for Preschool & 1st-3rd Grades

23rd: Kindergarten Graduation at 7:00pm in the Stadium

23rd-26th: Half Days/ End of Year Celebrations

26th: Class Parties/Last School Day

Elementary Clubs

Our students love participating in after school clubs! 

Signups will be available within the first few weeks of this semester.  Please watch for communications regarding specific club dates and registration links in the Fine Arts and Athletics sections of the Inside the Pride newsletter as they become available. 

If you have any questions, please email the club sponsor listed below or Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs. 

  • Art Club - Erica Hackworth ~ erica.hackworth@tcslions.org

  • Chess Club - Coach Rodney Lewis of Championship Chess ~ rodneylewis33@gmail.com, r_lewis29@yahoo.com

  • Drama Club - Emily Litton ~ emily.litton@tcslions.org

  • Running Club - Coach Cassie Freeman ~ running.club@tcslions.org

 

Tuesdays: Art Club - 1st -5th grades

Wednesdays: Drama Club - 3rd-5th grades

  •           Running Club - 1st-3rd grades 

Thursdays: Chess Club 1st-5th

  •       Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Blackbaud: Classroom Updates & Information 

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 will replace the hardcopy newsletter sent home in the past. I encourage you to login each week. We are excited for this new format! Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

 

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

  • Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

  • Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

  • After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

  • Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information. 

The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 121

,

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

Published March 20, 2022

Volume 121

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

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

It is hard to believe that we have entered into our last nine weeks of school! Please take note of the dates listed below in the section titled “Important Upcoming Dates”. This time of year can be so busy and we don’t want you to miss a thing!

Important Upcoming Dates

Please note these very important upcoming dates.

March 

  • 21st: Kindergarten In-House Field Trip presented by Coweta STEM Institute

  • 21st: Report Cards Viewable on Blackbaud

  • 21st & 23rd: Spring Pictures (see details below)


April 

  • 1st: Half day

  • 4th-8th: Spring Break

  • 13th: K4 (3day) Easter Egg Hunt

  • 14th: K4 (5day) & Kindergarten Easter Egg Hunts

  • 15th: Good Friday (No School)

  • 20th: K4 Field Trip to Serenbe Farms

  • 27th: 1st Grade Field Trip to the Atlanta Zoo


May

  • 2nd & 3rd: IOWA Testing (1st-3rd grades)

  • 4th & 5th: IOWA Testing (kindergarten)

  • 10th: 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Biblical History Center

  • 20th: End of Year Evening Program for Preschool & 1st-3rd Grades

  • 23rd: Kindergarten Graduation at 7:00pm in the Stadium

  • 23rd-26th: Half Days/ End of Year Celebrations

  • 26th: Class Parties/Last School Day

Spring Pictures

Please refer to the schedule below for our upcoming Spring Picture Day! 

Monday, March 21 

  • K3: Latimore

  • K4: Spurgeon

  • All 3rd Grade Classes

  • All 1st Grade Classes

Wednesday, March 23

  • K3: Byrom

  • K4: Farr, Zarlenga, Hickman

  • All K5 Classes

  • All Second Grade Classes

Students are encouraged to wear spring attire for pictures. Please be sure to keep within our dress code guidelines. Jeans may be worn without rips/holes.

Report Cards

Report cards will be viewable on Blackbaud on Monday, March 21st by 3:30pm. Please be sure to check your child’s grades. We desire for all of our students to finish Quarter 4 strong, so please reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns.

Last Week in Chapel

This week we kicked off a new Chapel series called “I Know It Sounds Crazy, But It’s True!” Pastor Kami taught about King Josiah who became king at only 8 years old and led his nation in worship of the Lord. The main focus was that one is never too young to be used by God. Our friends Riley and Kevin led us in worship. At the end of our chapel time Pastor Kami invited all kids who wanted to be used by God starting now to stand. 

Main Point: I am never too young to change the world!

Bible Verse: “Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers…” 1 Timothy 4:12

Elementary Clubs

Our students love participating in after school clubs! 

Signups will be available within the first few weeks of this semester.  Please watch for communications regarding specific club dates and registration links in the Fine Arts and Athletics sections of the Inside the Pride newsletter as they become available. 

If you have any questions, please email the club sponsor listed below or Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs. 

Tuesdays:

  • Art Club - 1st -5th grades

Wednesdays:

  • Drama Club - 3rd-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades 

Thursdays:

  • Chess Club 1st-5th

  • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Blackbaud: Classroom Updates & Information

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 will replace the hardcopy newsletter sent home in the past. I encourage you to login each week. We are excited for this new format! Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

 Accessing your child's class information weekly:

  • Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

  • Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

  • After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

  • Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information. 

  • The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 120

,

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

Published March 13, 2022

Volume 120

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

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

We had such a fun week! Our students enjoyed having their grandparents and special friends visit their classrooms. It was wonderful to see our students interacting with their grandparents and creating special memories. What a blessing our grandparents are!

Our Lower School students made our reading challenge a huge success! I am so proud of ALL of our students, who participated! Lower School students read for 648 hours last week!!!! That is incredible!!! A BIG shout out to the following classes for winning their grade level challenge:

  • Preschool:  Mrs. Farr

  • Kindergarten: Mrs. Moore

  • First Grade: Mrs. Arant

  • Second Grade: Mrs. Smeal

  • Third Grade: Mrs. Jaroszewski

Additionally, we had 22 students complete the entire reading chart. This is quite an accomplishment, as these students read for at least 350 minutes in one week!! Wow! I would like to recognize the following students for their dedication, hard work, and commitment in completing the entire reading chart:

  • Chase Baldwin

  • Camilla Anne Brown

  • Emily Caldwell

  • Cade Crews

  • Scout Denney

  • Adalyn Haff

  • Mackenzie Haff

  • Scottlyn Hall

  • Amelia Hendrick

  • Macie Jeffords

  • Maggie Mullins

  • Riley New

  • Kaylee Norman

  • Seth Paschal

  • Caroline Roberts

  • Cross Roberts

  • Jon Paul Stanfield

  • Henry Statham

  • London Wainscott

  • Riley Williams

  • Smith Wilson 

  • Austyn Claire Wynn

St. Patrick’s Day Dress Down

On Thursday, March 17, students may wear green with jeans to celebrate the day!

Last Week in Chapel

In chapel last week, we learned how God cares deeply for people who are far from him. He wants all people to know about his love. We continued with the story of Jonah and learned how we must be willing to care more about those who are lost than we do about our own comfort and happiness.

Main Idea: We must have compassion for those who don't know God.

Whatchagaddaknow: "I gotta win the lost at any cost!"

Reminder: IOWA Testing Date Change

To help provide our teachers with additional instructional time and our students more exposure to their grade level content, we are moving our standardized testing week to May 2-6. More specific information will be provided soon. We are exploring the option of being able to complete our testing online as well.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love participating in after school clubs! 

Signups will be available within the first few weeks of this semester.  Please watch for communications regarding specific club dates and registration links in the Fine Arts and Athletics sections of the Inside the Pride newsletter as they become available. 

If you have any questions, please email the club sponsor listed below or Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs. 

Tuesdays:

  • Art Club - 1st -5th grades

Wednesdays:

  • Drama Club - 3rd-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades 

Thursdays:

  • Chess Club 1st-5th

  • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Blackbaud: Classroom Updates & Information

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 will replace the hardcopy newsletter sent home in the past. I encourage you to login each week. We are excited for this new format! Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

 Accessing your child's class information weekly:

  • Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

  • Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

  • After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

  • Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information. 

  • The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 119

,

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

Published March 6, 2022

Volume 119

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

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

We had such fun celebrating Read Across America Week. Just a reminder to turn in your child’s completed reading log on Monday, March 7th to their classroom teacher. A special prize will be given to the classes who read the most amount of minutes in their grade level!

St. Patrick’s Day Dress Down

On Thursday, March 17, students may wear green with jeans to celebrate the day!

Last Week in Chapel

We had a great time in Chapel as we continued our series on Jonah. Our students learned that even when we make a mistake, God still has a plan for us. We had a friendly competition of boys vs. girls on answering some whale trivia. As you can imagine, the boys were very excited to win that game! 

Main Idea: Even though you fail, God still has plans for you.

Whatchagaddaknow: Even If You Fail, God Still Has A Plan!

Reminder: IOWA Testing Date Change

To help provide our teachers with additional instructional time and our students more exposure to their grade level content, we are moving our standardized testing week to May 2-6. More specific information will be provided soon. We are exploring the option of being able to complete our testing online as well.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love participating in after school clubs! 

Signups will be available within the first few weeks of this semester.  Please watch for communications regarding specific club dates and registration links in the Fine Arts and Athletics sections of the Inside the Pride newsletter as they become available. 

If you have any questions, please email the club sponsor listed below or Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs. 

Tuesdays:

  • Art Club - 1st -5th grades

Wednesdays:

  • Drama Club - 3rd-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades 

Thursdays:

  • Chess Club 1st-5th

  • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Blackbaud: Classroom Updates & Information

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 will replace the hardcopy newsletter sent home in the past. I encourage you to login each week. We are excited for this new format! Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

 Accessing your child's class information weekly:

  • Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

  • Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

  • After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

  • Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information. 

  • The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 118

,

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

Published February 27, 2022

Volume 118

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

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

We are so excited to celebrate Read Across America this week! Our students (thank you, parents!) always have the best, most adorable outfits! I can’t wait to see them! I encourage you to have your child participate in our Lower School Reading Challenge this week as well! It is so important that our young students develop a love for reading. The benefits of reading are endless. Developing a healthy practice of reading will improve your child’s vocabulary, imagination, creativity, concentration, while also helping your child perform better academically. Oh, what a fun week this will be! 

Monday: Crazy Hat Day (Wear your favorite/crazy hat along with a regular uniform).

Tuesday: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish (Wear red and blue). If your child participates, they do not need to wear a regular uniform.

Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday (Wear mismatched/backwards clothes). If your child participates, they do not need to wear a regular uniform.

Thursday: Thing 1 and Thing 2 Day (Dress like Thing 1 and Thing 2 OR dress identical to a friend). If your child participates, they do not need to wear a regular uniform.

Friday: Crazy Sock Day (Wear your craziest socks along with a TCS spirit wear shirt and uniform bottoms or jeans).

Lower School Reading Challenge

The Lower School is excited to announce that our classes will be celebrating Read Across America through a friendly reading contest. As a tribute to Dr. Seuss’s birthday, the contest will begin Monday, February 28th and continue until Sunday, March 6th. On February 28th, your child will bring home a reading log in their purple folder. Students are encouraged to color in a ‘box’ for every 5 minutes they read per day. Students may read independently or with a parent. Please turn in the completed reading log on Monday, March 7th to your classroom teacher. A special prize will be given to the classes who read the most amount of minutes in their grade level! Happy Reading!

Classroom Highlight - A Peek Into Our Classroom Fun

What fun it was to be a Trinity second grade student on Twosday, 2-22-22! Our second grade students had a blast celebrating this day! They enjoyed a day filled with lots of “2s” activities, which included a mini study on the book Tuesday and so much more!

Last Week in Chapel

Last week in Chapel, we began a 3 part series on Jonah. Our students learned about Jonah and how he tried to outrun God. Our students learned that God loves them so very much. God’s love doesn’t stop pursuing us. God wants the best for our lives and will do whatever it takes to reach us. 

Main Idea: God never loses sight of you.

Power Verse: “I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence!” – Psalm 139:7

Whatchagaddaknow: I will never run from God.

Re-Enrollment Reminder

If you have not re-enrolled for the 2022-23 school year, please be sure to save your spot. Open enrollment begins on March 1st.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love participating in after school clubs! 

Signups will be available within the first few weeks of this semester.  Please watch for communications regarding specific club dates and registration links in the Fine Arts and Athletics sections of the Inside the Pride newsletter as they become available. 

If you have any questions, please email the club sponsor listed below or Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs. 

Tuesdays:

  • Art Club - 1st -5th grades

Wednesdays:

  • Drama Club - 3rd-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades 

Thursdays:

  • Chess Club 1st-5th

  • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Blackbaud: Classroom Updates & Information

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 will replace the hardcopy newsletter sent home in the past. I encourage you to login each week. We are excited for this new format! Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

 Accessing your child's class information weekly:

  • Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

  • Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

  • After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

  • Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information. 

  • The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 117

,

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

Published February 20, 2022

Volume 117

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

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

I am giving a BIG shout out to ALL of our Lower School students who performed in the elementary talent show! Our students displayed such talent, courage, and creativity. We are so proud of each one of them. It was such a fun and entertaining night! 

If you have not re-enrolled for the 2022-23 school year, please be sure to save your spot. Open enrollment begins on March 1st.

Lower School Reading Challenge

The Lower School is excited to announce that our classes will be celebrating Read Across America through a friendly reading contest. As a tribute to Dr. Seuss’s birthday, the contest will begin Monday, February 28th and continue until Sunday, March 6th. On February 28th, your child will bring home a reading log in their purple folder. Students are encouraged to color in a ‘box’ for every 5 minutes they read per day. Students may read independently or with a parent. Please turn in the completed reading log on Monday, March 7th to your classroom teacher. A special prize will be given to the classes who read the most amount of minutes in their grade level! Happy Reading!

Last Week in Chapel

Pastor Kami finished up our series called “Jesus is Worth It!” This week’s lesson was about how Jesus loves us and we need to share His love with everyone. We have the choice to keep God’s love and truth to ourselves or to share it.

Main Idea: Jesus loves EVERYONE!

Bible verse: “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

Key Take-away Point: “Jesus loves me, this I know!"

Read Across America Week, February 28-March 4

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America the week of February 28-March 4. This will be a fun filled week in which we will celebrate reading while highlighting some of our favorite authors like Dr Seuss. We are looking forward to this fun week together! 

Monday: Crazy Hat Day (Wear your favorite/crazy hat along with a regular uniform).

Tuesday: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish (Wear red and blue). If your child participates, they do not need to wear a regular uniform.

Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday (Wear mismatched/backwards clothes). If your child participates, they do not need to wear a regular uniform.

Thursday: Thing 1 and Thing 2 Day (Dress like Thing 1 and Thing 2 OR dress identical to a friend). If your child participates, they do not need to wear a regular uniform.

Friday: Crazy Sock Day (Wear your craziest socks along with a TCS spirit wear shirt and uniform bottoms or jeans). 

IOWA Testing Date Change

To help provide our teachers with additional instructional time and to give our students more exposure to their grade level content, we are moving our standardized testing week to May 2-6. We are exploring the option of being able to complete our testing online as well. More specific information will be provided soon.

Pre-Absence Requests

Please note that pre-absence forms must be submitted five days prior to the first date of the absence. This will allow your child's teacher adequate time to prepare assignments for the absence period. If this form is submitted less than five days from the absence, the student will receive the missing work upon return.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love participating in after school clubs! 

Signups will be available within the first few weeks of this semester.  Please watch for communications regarding specific club dates and registration links in the Fine Arts and Athletics sections of the Inside the Pride newsletter as they become available. 

If you have any questions, please email the club sponsor listed below or Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs. 

Tuesdays:

  • Art Club - 1st -5th grades

Wednesdays:

  • Drama Club - 3rd-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades 

Thursdays:

  • Chess Club 1st-5th

  • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Blackbaud: Classroom Updates & Information

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 will replace the hardcopy newsletter sent home in the past. I encourage you to login each week. We are excited for this new format! Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

 Accessing your child's class information weekly:

  • Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

  • Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

  • After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

  • Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information. 

  • The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 116

,

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

Published February 6, 2022

Volume 116

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

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

Re-enrollment Reminder: It is time to re-enroll for the 2022-23 school year! It is our privilege to have your family here at Trinity and we are looking forward to continuing our partnership with you for next school year. Re-enrollment takes place between 2/1-2/11. I strongly encourage you to re-enroll during this time to secure a place for your student next year. We have seen an increase in tour requests and inquiries and anticipate that we will reach capacity early on.

Read Across America Week, February 28-March 4

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America the week of February 28-March 4. This will be a fun filled week in which we will celebrate reading while highlighting some of our favorite authors like Dr Seuss. We are looking forward to this fun week together! 

Monday: Crazy Hat Day (Wear your favorite/crazy hat along with a regular uniform).

Tuesday: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish (Wear red and blue). If your child participates, they do not need to wear a regular uniform.

Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday (Wear mismatched/backwards clothes). If your child participates, they do not need to wear a regular uniform.

Thursday: Thing 1 and Thing 2 Day (Dress like Thing 1 and Thing 2 OR dress identical to a friend). If your child participates, they do not need to wear a regular uniform.

Friday:  Crazy Sock Day (Wear your craziest socks along with a TCS spirit wear shirt and uniform bottoms or jeans). 

Last Week in Chapel

Pastor Kami continued our “Jesus is Worth It!” series in Chapel last week. She shared about how Jesus is trustworthy. People and life’s circumstances will let us down, but Jesus never will. He will never hurt us, disappoint us, or let us down. Jesus is completely trustworthy. 

The Main Idea: I can trust Jesus with all I have.

Bible Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5

The Key Take-Away Point: I Trust in Jesus With All My Heart!

IOWA Testing Date Change

To help provide our teachers with additional instructional time and to give our students more exposure to their grade level content, we are moving our standardized testing week to May 2-6. We are exploring the option of being able to complete our testing online as well. More specific information will be provided soon.

Elementary Talent Show

TCS is eagerly anticipating our annual Elementary Talent Show! What a special time to showcase the wide variety of God-given gifts represented in our student body! The Elementary Talent Show will be held on Thursday, February 10th at 6:00 pm in the Student Center located in the Early Learning building. All selections MUST be submitted by Tuesday, February 1st. Participants will present their selection before our talent team on February 8th from 3:30-4:30. Please reach out to Cathy Settle or Emily Litton with any questions!

Pre-Absence Requests

Please note that pre-absence forms must be submitted five days prior to the first date of the absence. This will allow your child's teacher adequate time to prepare assignments for the absence period. If this form is submitted less than five days from the absence, the student will receive the missing work upon return.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love participating in after school clubs! 

Signups will be available within the first few weeks of this semester.  Please watch for communications regarding specific club dates and registration links in the Fine Arts and Athletics sections of the Inside the Pride newsletter as they become available. 

If you have any questions, please email the club sponsor listed below or Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs. 

Tuesdays:

  • Art Club - 1st -5th grades

Wednesdays:

  • Drama Club - 3rd-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades 

Thursdays:

  • Chess Club 1st-5th

  • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Blackbaud: Classroom Updates & Information

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 will replace the hardcopy newsletter sent home in the past. I encourage you to login each week. We are excited for this new format! Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

 Accessing your child's class information weekly:

  • Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

  • Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

  • After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

  • Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information. 

  • The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 115

,

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

Published January 30, 2022

Volume 115

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 
 
 

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

It is time to re-enroll for the 2022-23 school year! It is our privilege to have your family here at Trinity and we are looking forward to continuing our partnership with you for next school year. Re-enrollment takes place between 2/1-2/11. I strongly encourage you to re-enroll during this time to secure a place for your student next year. We have seen an increase in tour requests and inquiries and anticipate that we will reach capacity early on.

Classroom Highlight - A Peek Into Our Classroom Fun

We had so much fun celebrating the 100th and 101st Days of School!! Check out the fun below!

IOWA Testing Date Change

To help provide our teachers with additional instructional time and to give our students more exposure to their grade level content, we are moving our standardized testing week to May 2-6. We are exploring the option of being able to complete our testing online as well. More specific information will be provided soon.

Last Week in Chapel

Pastor Kami began a 3-week series in Chapel last Wednesday called “Jesus is Worth It!” She shared about how if we want to truly follow Jesus it will cost us everything, but we also gain eternal life! We also learned that even though sharing Jesus with others may be difficult, Jesus is worth it! Our good friends Kevin & Riley helped lead us in worship.

The Main Idea: Living for Jesus will cost me everything, but it is worth it!

Bible Verse: “But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus — the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.” Acts 20:24 

The Key Take-Away Point: “Whatever It Takes, Jesus is Worth It"

Elementary Talent Show

TCS is eagerly anticipating our annual Elementary Talent Show! What a special time to showcase the wide variety of God-given gifts represented in our student body! The Elementary Talent Show will be held on Thursday, February 10th at 6:00 pm in the Student Center located in the Early Learning building. All selections MUST be submitted by Tuesday,February 1st. Participants will present their selection before our talent team on February 8th from 3:30-4:30. Please reach out to Cathy Settle or Emily Litton with any questions!

Pre-Absence Requests

Please note that pre-absence forms must be submitted five days prior to the first date of the absence. This will allow your child's teacher adequate time to prepare assignments for the absence period. If this form is submitted less than five days from the absence, the student will receive the missing work upon return.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love participating in after school clubs! 

Signups will be available within the first few weeks of this semester.  Please watch for communications regarding specific club dates and registration links in the Fine Arts and Athletics sections of the Inside the Pride newsletter as they become available. 

If you have any questions, please email the club sponsor listed below or Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs. 

Tuesdays:

  • Art Club - 1st -5th grades

Wednesdays:

  • Drama Club - 3rd-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades 

Thursdays:

  • Chess Club 1st-5th

  • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Blackbaud: Classroom Updates & Information

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 will replace the hardcopy newsletter sent home in the past. I encourage you to login each week. We are excited for this new format! Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

 Accessing your child's class information weekly:

  • Login to your Blackbaud account and select your child's name under "Children". 

  • Find your child's homeroom class under the "Progress" tab by scrolling down to where classes are listed.

  • After selecting the homeroom class, you will see the teacher's main class page where you will locate upcoming dates, class reminders and news. 

  • Select the "Topics" tab to see specific information for each individual subject. Within each subject folder, you will see a plan for the week and upcoming projects and test information. 

  • The "Topics" pages update each Sunday evening at 5pm and will remain current until the following Sunday evening.