Lower School News

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 63

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

Published December 6, 2020

Volume 63

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

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

In Chapel, we learned about the Dead End sign. We studied the life of Peter, which teaches us that we can ask God for forgiveness when we make mistakes. 

Main Focus: When we mess up, we must turn around and head back to God.

Terrific Teacher For Quarter 1

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I am very excited to announce that Mrs. Oliver, one of our first grade teachers, has been chosen as our Lower School Terrific Teacher for Quarter 1. This is quite an honor as Mrs. Oliver was chosen by her colleagues for her dedication, contribution, merit, and ability. Please join me in congratulating Mrs. Oliver for this outstanding achievement!!

Christmas Dress Down Days

  • Thursday, December 10: Candy Cane (Red and White)

  • Monday, December 14: Christmas Sweater (regular or ugly) and Christmas Socks

  • Tuesday, December 15: Cozy Christmas (Pajamas)

  • Wednesday, December 16: Holiday Cheer (Red and Green)

Six Flags “Read to Succeed” Tickets Extended

Six Flags is extending the deadline for those who earned tickets last school year. Tickets will now be valid through August 31, 2021. Learn more at www.sixflags.com/read

End of Fall Semester (Last Week Schedule 12/14-12/18) (Reposted)

Monday-Wednesday (School with half-day dismissal)

  • NOTE: Please arrive at the appropriate time, and do not arrive earlier to avoid traffic issues.

    • Preschool & Kindergarten Students - Dismissal begins at 11am

    • Elementary Students with Pre-K siblings - Dismissal begins at 11am

    • Elementary Students without Pre-K siblings - Dismissal begins at 11:30am

Thursday (Lower School programs - NO SCHOOL for students)

  • NOTE: Pre-K-3rd grade will have Christmas programs taking place on campus throughout the day. 

Friday (NO SCHOOL - MERRY CHRISTMAS)

*For students who are unable to be picked up at the half day dismissal time, we will provide free care until 2:35 for preschool/kindergarten and 3:30 for elementary students.

Lower School Christmas Programs, December 17th (Reposted)

We are planning a fun Christmas event for our Lower School families! We will have grade level programs in the gymnasium. Each student will be given 2 tickets for guests. We regret that we cannot offer additional tickets, as we want to ensure that everyone remains healthy and follow recommended guidelines. 

  • Preschool Program - 9:00am

  • Kindergarten Program - 10:00am

  • 1st Grade Program - 11:00am

  • 2nd Grade Program -1:00pm

  • 3rd Grade Program - 2:00pm

Character Education Class for december

December’s fruit of the Spirit is Faithfulness.  

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

House Competition

Keep up-to-date on the competition and learn more about the House system at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

After School Club Schedule

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

Monday

  • Drama 1st-3rd (starts 9/14)

Wednesday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

Thursday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 62

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

Published November 29, 2020

Volume 62

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

Character Education Class for december

A Note From Mrs. Hurt: This December we will focus on the fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness.  God shows His faithfulness to us, and the Holy Spirit gives us His strength to be faithful to Him, our family, and our friends. 

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

Character Ed. Focus:

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

Picture Retakes Rescheduled for November 30th for Lower School

Students (preschool-3rd) should wear school uniform or normal school attire.

End of Fall Semester (Last Week Schedule 12/14-12/18)

Dr. Anthony has granted us half days the final week of the Fall Semester as we look towards Christmas Break. 

Monday-Wednesday (School with half-day dismissal)

    • NOTE: Please arrive at the appropriate time, and do not arrive earlier to avoid traffic issues.

      • Preschool & Kindergarten Students - Dismissal begins at 11am

      • Elementary Students with Pre-K siblings - Dismissal begins at 11am

      • Elementary Students without Pre-K siblings - Dismissal begins at 11:30am

Thursday (Lower School programs - NO SCHOOL for students)

    • NOTE: Pre-K-3rd grade will have Christmas programs taking place on campus throughout the day. 

Friday (NO SCHOOL - MERRY CHRISTMAS)

*For students who are unable to be picked up at the half day dismissal time, we will provide free care until 2:35 for preschool/kindergarten and 3:30 for elementary students.

Lower School Christmas Programs, December 17th (Reposted)

We are planning a fun Christmas event for our Lower School families! We will have grade level programs in the gymnasium. Each student will be given 2 tickets for guests. We regret that we cannot offer additional tickets, as we want to ensure that everyone remains healthy and follow recommended guidelines. 

  • Preschool Program - 9:00am

  • Kindergarten Program - 10:00am

  • 1st Grade Program - 11:00am

  • Noon Lunch Hour - No Program

  • 2nd Grade Program - 1:00pm

  • 3rd Grade Program - 2:00pm

House Competition

Keep up-to-date on the competition and learn more about the House system at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

After School Club Schedule

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

Monday

  • Drama 1st-3rd (starts 9/14)

Wednesday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

Thursday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 61

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

Published November 29, 2020

Volume 62

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

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

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I would like each of you to know how very thankful I am for your family. It is a privilege to partner with you for your child’s education. I pray that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with good food, fellowship, health, and time with loved ones. 


Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34

Chapel

We just completed our 8th lesson in our Life Is A Highway series. The “Watch for Children” sign reminds us that we should be a Godly example to those that are younger than us. Our Power Verse was: “Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers.” 2 Timothy 4:12

Character Education Class for december

A Note From Mrs. Hurt: This December we will focus on the fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness.  God shows His faithfulness to us, and the Holy Spirit gives us His strength to be faithful to Him, our family, and our friends. 

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

Character Ed. Focus:

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

Picture Retakes Rescheduled for November 30th for Lower School

Students (preschool-3rd) should wear school uniform or normal school attire.

End of Fall Semester (Last Week Schedule 12/14-12/18)

Dr. Anthony has granted us half days the final week of the Fall Semester as we look towards Christmas Break. 

Monday-Wednesday (School with half-day dismissal)

    • NOTE: Please arrive at the appropriate time, and do not arrive earlier to avoid traffic issues.

      • Preschool & Kindergarten Students - Dismissal begins at 11am

      • Elementary Students with Pre-K siblings - Dismissal begins at 11am

      • Elementary Students without Pre-K siblings - Dismissal begins at 11:30am

Thursday (Lower School programs - NO SCHOOL for students)

    • NOTE: Pre-K-3rd grade will have Christmas programs taking place on campus throughout the day. 

Friday (NO SCHOOL - MERRY CHRISTMAS)

*For students who are unable to be picked up at the half day dismissal time, we will provide free care until 2:35 for preschool/kindergarten and 3:30 for elementary students.

Lower School Christmas Programs, December 17th (Reposted)

We are planning a fun Christmas event for our Lower School families! We will have grade level programs in the gymnasium. Each student will be given 2 tickets for guests. We regret that we cannot offer additional tickets, as we want to ensure that everyone remains healthy and follow recommended guidelines. 

  • Preschool Program - 9:00am

  • Kindergarten Program - 10:00am

  • 1st Grade Program - 11:00am

  • Noon Lunch Hour - No Program

  • 2nd Grade Program - 1:00pm

  • 3rd Grade Program - 2:00pm

House Competition

Keep up-to-date on the competition and learn more about the House system at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

After School Club Schedule

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

Monday

  • Drama 1st-3rd (starts 9/14)

Wednesday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

Thursday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 60

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

Published November 15, 2020

Volume 60

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

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

In last week's Chapel, we learned about the mission and purpose of Operation Christmas Child. If you would like to participate, please have your child bring their shoebox on chapel day, Wednesday, November 18. Visit Samaritan's Purse to learn more!

Picture Retakes Rescheduled for November 30th for Lower School

Students (preschool-3rd) should wear school uniform or normal school attire.

End of Fall Semester (Last Week Schedule 12/14-12/18)

Dr. Anthony has granted us half days the final week of the Fall Semester as we look towards Christmas Break. 

Monday-Wednesday (School with half-day dismissal)

    • NOTE: Please arrive at the appropriate time, and do not arrive earlier to avoid traffic issues.

      • Preschool & Kindergarten Students - Dismissal begins at 11am

      • Elementary Students with Pre-K siblings - Dismissal begins at 11am

      • Elementary Students without Pre-K siblings - Dismissal begins at 11:30am

Thursday (Lower School programs - NO SCHOOL for students)

    • NOTE: Pre-K-3rd grade will have Christmas programs taking place on campus throughout the day. 

Friday (NO SCHOOL - MERRY CHRISTMAS)

*For students who are unable to be picked up at the half day dismissal time, we will provide free care until 2:35 for preschool/kindergarten and 3:30 for elementary students.

Lower School Christmas Programs, December 17th

We are planning a fun Christmas event for our Lower School families! We will have grade level programs in the gymnasium. Each student will be given 2 tickets for guests. We regret that we cannot offer additional tickets, as we want to ensure that everyone remains healthy and follow recommended guidelines. 

  • Preschool Program - 9am

  • Kindergarten Program - 10am

  • 1st Grade Program - 11am

  • Noon Lunch Hour - No Program

  • 2nd Grade Program -1pm

  • 3rd Grade Program - 2pm

Character Education Class for NOVEMBER REPOSTED

November’s lessons are focused on the attribute of goodness. 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

House Competition

Keep up-to-date on the competition and learn more about the House system at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

After School Club Schedule

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

Monday

  • Drama 1st-3rd (starts 9/14)

Wednesday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

Thursday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 59

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

Published November 8, 2020

Volume 59

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

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

Last week in Chapel, we learned about the Wrong Way sign and that we must choose to follow God’s plan in everything we do. Our Big Idea was: “My Way is the Wrong Way, so I’m Gonna Follow Yahweh!” Our Power Verse was: “Stay on the path that the Lord your God has commanded you to follow.” Deuteronomy 5:33

Students continued to submit their Construction Zone challenges last week! We had over 250 participants! Great job, Everyone!

End of Fall Semester (Last Week Schedule 12/14-12/18)

Dr. Anthony has granted us half days the final week of the Fall Semester as we look towards Christmas Break. 

Monday-Wednesday (School with half-day dismissal)

    • NOTE: Please arrive at the appropriate time, and do not arrive earlier to avoid traffic issues.

      • Preschool & Kindergarten Students - Dismissal begins at 11am

      • Elementary Students with Pre-K siblings - Dismissal begins at 11am

      • Elementary Students without Pre-K siblings - Dismissal begins at 11:30am

Thursday (Lower School programs - NO SCHOOL for students)

    • NOTE: Pre-K-3rd grade will have Christmas programs taking place on campus throughout the day. 

Friday (NO SCHOOL - MERRY CHRISTMAS)

*For students who are unable to be picked up at the half day dismissal time, we will provide free care until 2:35 for preschool/kindergarten and 3:30 for elementary students, at which time all remaining students will be sent to after school.

Lower School Christmas Programs, December 17th

We are planning a fun Christmas event for our Lower School families! We will have grade level programs in the gymnasium. Each student will be given 2 tickets for guests. We regret that we cannot offer additional tickets, as we want to ensure that everyone remains healthy and follow recommended guidelines. 

  • Preschool Program - 9am

  • Kindergarten Program - 10am

  • 1st Grade Program - 11am

  • Noon Lunch Hour - No Program

  • 2nd Grade Program -1pm

  • 3rd Grade Program - 2pm

Preschool Thanksgiving Programs

Our preschool programs are always a special event, but all the more this year considering how Covid has impacted many of the things we would normally do. I am thrilled that we can still make these precious moments happen! We have made some adjustments to keep everyone healthy.  The doors to the Student Center will open 15 minutes prior to each performance. Due to Covid we are limiting the number of guests per student. Each student will receive 4 tickets for their family or friends to attend this event. We are kindly asking all attendees 4th grade and up to please wear a mask (in accordance to our school protocol). 

Our preschool Thanksgiving programs will be held on Friday, November 20th in the Student Center.

The program times are as follows:

Byrom-8:45

Farr- 9:45

Hickman-10:45

Spurgeon- 11:45

Zarlenga- 1:00

In lieu of classroom parties, we will enjoy an outdoor mini Fall Festival event after each program. The festival will be located in the front lawn directly in front of the Early Learning building.

Picture Retakes 

Students should wear school uniform or normal school attire.

  • Thursday, November 12th (preschool 5-day, kindergarten, 1st-3rd grade)  

  • Wednesday, November 18th (preschool 3-day students)

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Drive 

Your child will be receiving information soon about Operation Christmas Child. This is a great opportunity to bless and impact children around the world and teach them about God’s love through a gift filled shoebox. If you would like to participate, please have your child bring their shoebox on chapel day, Wednesday, November 18. House points will be awarded based on participation. 

Visit Samaritan's Purse to learn more!

Preschool Thanksgiving Programs (Reposted)

Our preschool programs are always a special event, but all the more this year considering how Covid has impacted many of the things we would normally do. I am thrilled that we can still make these precious moments happen! We have made some adjustments to keep everyone healthy.  The doors to the Student Center will open 15 minutes prior to each performance. Due to Covid we are limiting the number of guests per student. Each student will receive 4 tickets for their family or friends to attend this event. We are kindly asking all attendees 4th grade and up to please wear a mask (in accordance to our school protocol). 

Our preschool Thanksgiving programs will be held on Friday, November 20th in the Student Center.

 The program times are as follows:

Byrom-8:45

Farr- 9:45

Hickman-10:45

Spurgeon- 11:45

Zarlenga- 1:00

In lieu of classroom parties, we will enjoy an outdoor mini Fall Festival event after each program. The festival will be located in the front lawn directly in front of the Early Learning building.

Character Education Class for NOVEMBER REPOSTED

November’s lessons are focused on the attribute of goodness. 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

House Competition

Keep up-to-date on the competition and learn more about the House system at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

After School Club Schedule

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

Monday

  • Drama 1st-3rd (starts 9/14)

Wednesday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

Thursday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 58

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

Published November 1, 2020

Volume 58

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

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

The Construction Zone Challenge was a success!!  To date, we have had 239 students complete the challenge! Thank you, Parents, for your support! It was a true blessing to see the students excited about praying and reading their Bibles. If your child would still like to complete the challenge, it is not too late. You can either email me or their teacher or just send back the form when they have completed reading their Bible and praying every day for 6 days.


Last week in Chapel, we learned about the Detour sign. In life, we will face disappointments and we must learn how to handle them. Our Big Idea was: Trust in God! Don't forget, He has never failed you yet! Our Power Verse was: “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Spirit Week Dress Days

Monday - Quarantine Fits (Pajama Day)

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Tuesday - Decade Day (Choose your favorite!)

Wednesday - Character Day (Trinity appropriate)

Thursday - Surfers vs. Bikers 

Friday - Head to Toe Spirit Day! (Get Tacky!!)

Preschool Thanksgiving Programs

Our preschool programs are always a special event, but all the more this year considering how Covid has impacted many of the things we would normally do. I am thrilled that we can still make these precious moments happen! We have made some adjustments to keep everyone healthy.  The doors to the Student Center will open 15 minutes prior to each performance. Due to Covid we are limiting the number of guests per student. Each student will receive 4 tickets for their family or friends to attend this event. We are kindly asking all attendees 4th grade and up to please wear a mask (in accordance to our school protocol). 

Our preschool Thanksgiving programs will be held on Friday, November 20th in the Student Center.

The program times are as follows:

Byrom-8:45

Farr- 9:45

Hickman-10:45

Spurgeon- 11:45

Zarlenga- 1:00

In lieu of classroom parties, we will enjoy an outdoor mini Fall Festival event after each program. The festival will be located in the front lawn directly in front of the Early Learning building.

Character Education Class for NOVEMBER

November’s lessons are focused on the attribute of goodness. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

From Mrs. Hurt: We will be focusing on the Fruit of the Spirit - Goodness. The Holy Spirit offers the goodness of Jesus and gives us the strength to do good to others.  

...God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good... Acts 10:38

House Competition

Keep up-to-date on the competition and learn more about the House system at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

After School Club Schedule

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

Monday

  • Drama 1st-3rd (starts 9/14)

Wednesday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

Thursday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 57

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

Published October 25, 2020

Volume 57

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

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

We had a great first week back from Fall break. The students are starting off Q2 well! Just a reminder that report cards are now able to be viewed on ParentWeb. Be sure to select Q1 to view the report card.

Our Construction Zone Challenge continues! Forms are due this Wednesday. I am so proud of our students for taking on this challenge. They have shown such enthusiasm in desiring to build their faith. Our Power Verse was “I pray that....you will keep on growing” Philippians 1:9. The lesson’s Big Idea was “I Gotta Build My Faith Every Day”.

HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK THEMES

Monday, November 2nd

Quarantine Fits (Pajama Day)

Tuesday, November 3rd

Decade Day (Choose your favorite)

Wednesday, November 4th

Character Day (Must be appropriate for TCS)

Thursday, November 5th

Surfers vs. Bikers (See Teen Beach Movie)

     

Friday, November 6th

Head-to-Toe Spirit (Get Tacky!)

HOMECOMING PARADE 

Our annual Homecoming Parade will be Thursday, Nov 5th. It will begin at 6:10pm. Please stand around the baseball field and lower parking lot. 

HOMECOMING PEP RALLY

The pep rally will follow the parade and kick off our powderpuff game.

HOMECOMING POWDERPUFF GAME

Thursday, November 5th from 7:30-8:30 pm

If you are not familiar with a powderpuff game, it is where roles are reversed and guys are the cheerleaders and girls are the players while the teachers are the coaches. The game will be Thursday, November 5th from 7:30-8:30 pm.

HOMECOMING GAME

Friday, November 6th @ 7:30 pm

Come support our football team as we try to take on another victory. 

Be sure to stay for half-time and see our beautiful and handsome homecoming court and see which seniors get crowned King and Queen. 

Character Education Class for October

October’s lessons are focused on the attribute of peace. 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

House Competition

Keep up-to-date on the competition and learn more about the House system at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

After School Club Schedule

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

Monday

  • Drama 1st-3rd (starts 9/14)

Wednesday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

Thursday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 56

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

Published October 18, 2020

Volume 56

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

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

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Fall Break! We are looking ahead to wonderful things in Quarter 2! In our last Chapel service, we learned about the Merge sign. We learned that we must come together and work as a team for God’s glory. Our Power Verse was “We work together as partners who belong to God.” I Corinthians 3:9

Trinity Christian School Picture Days 

Tuesday, October 20 ~ Pre-K 5-Day Classes, Kindergarten, 1st and 8th Grades

Wednesday, October 21 ~ Pre-K 3-Day Classes, 2nd - 7th Grades

  • NOTE: Students are required to be in normal uniform attire but ARE NOT required to wear chapel uniforms on this day. 

Character Education Class for October

October’s lessons are focused on the attribute of peace. 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

House Competition

Keep up-to-date on the competition and learn more about the House system at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

After School Club Schedule

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

Monday

  • Drama 1st-3rd (starts 9/14)

Wednesday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

Thursday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 55

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

Published October 11, 2020

Volume 55

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

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

Our Character Education classes were busy this week creating beautiful Fall displays around campus. It was a fantastic way to end September's focus on joy. This is the perfect spot for teachers to take Fall pictures of our students too! Thank you for donating pumpkins to make this possible! Our students should be very proud of their work! We sure are!

Character Education Class for October

October’s lessons are focused on the attribute of peace. 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

Here is a message from Mrs. Hurt: As our culture cultivates fear in many different ways, we will be celebrating God's gift of peace. “Jesus said, Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27

House Competition

Keep up-to-date on the competition and learn more about the House system at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

After School Club Schedule

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

Monday

  • Drama 1st-3rd (starts 9/14)

Wednesday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

Thursday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 54

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

Published October 4, 2020

Volume 54

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

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

Our Character Education classes were busy this week creating beautiful Fall displays around campus. It was a fantastic way to end September's focus on joy. This is the perfect spot for teachers to take Fall pictures of our students too! Thank you for donating pumpkins to make this possible! Our students should be very proud of their work! We sure are!

Character Education Class for October

October’s lessons are focused on the attribute of peace. 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

Here is a message from Mrs. Hurt: As our culture cultivates fear in many different ways, we will be celebrating God's gift of peace. “Jesus said, Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27

Distance Learning/Fall Break

Thursday, October 8th = Distance Learning day (no video instruction)

  • Students will receive instructions and assignments including a hard copy packet (hard copy packet to cover both the 8th and the 9th) from their teachers on Wednesday, October 7th. All work assigned will need to be submitted no later than Monday, Oct 19 at 8am and will be the first grades submitted for Q2 purposes.

Friday, October 9th = Distance Learning Day (with pre-recorded video instruction)

  • Students will receive instructions and assignments from their teachers by Thursday evening, October 8th. Pre-recorded video instruction will also be made available for Friday only. All work assigned will need to be submitted no later than Monday, Oct 19 at 8am and will be the first grades submitted for Q2 purposes.

 Students are encouraged to complete their assignments on the specific distance learning days as those will be the days teachers are available to answer questions and provide further guidance. For those needing to take advantage of the full week though, the assignments will not be due until the Monday we return to school.

House Competition

Keep up-to-date on the competition and learn more about the House system at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

After School Club Schedule

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

Monday

  • Drama 1st-3rd (starts 9/14)

Wednesday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

Thursday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 52

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

Published September 20, 2020

Volume 52

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

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

We continued our Life is A Highway series for our Chapel lesson this week. We learned how to STOP sinful habits once and for all. Our Power Verse was “Stop sinning and do what is right.” Daniel 4:27

The STOP sign teaches us to: 

S - Stop What You Are Doing

T - Think About What The Bible Says

O - Obey It

P - Pray That God Will Give You Strength To Resist

Classroom Highlight

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Our kindergarten students enjoyed a special visit from Curious George! This was the perfect way to end our author study of H.A. Rey!

Virtual Author Visit

Our students loved this special event last week. Be sure to check out Trinity’s Facebook page for a glimpse into the fun!

Character Education Class 1st-3rd Grade

September is focused on the attribute of joy.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

House Competition

Keep up-to-date on the competition and learn more about the House system at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

After School Club Schedule

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

Monday

  • Drama 1st-3rd (starts 9/14)

Wednesday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

Thursday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 53

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

Published September 27, 2020

Volume 53

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

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

Last week’s Chapel lesson, in our Life Is A Highway series, focused on the Yield sign. The Yield sign reminds us to yield to the Holy Spirit’s leading in our lives. The Big Idea was: Slow Down, Wait A Minute, Listen To The Holy Spirit. Our Power Verse was Galatians 5:25 “....let us follow the Holy Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.”

Classroom Highlight

First grade rounded out their Social Studies unit on Patriotism and the History of our Country with an America Day celebration! Students dressed in red, white, and blue, designed their own patriotic flag, and enjoyed singing classic American tunes like God Bless America and The Grand Old Flag. We're proud to be Americans!

Distance Learning/Fall Break

Thursday, October 8th = Distance Learning day (no video instruction)

  • Students will receive instructions and assignments including a hard copy packet (hard copy packet to cover both the 8th and the 9th) from their teachers on Wednesday, October 7th. All work assigned will need to be submitted no later than Monday, Oct 19 at 8am and will be the first grades submitted for Q2 purposes.

Friday, October 9th = Distance Learning Day (with pre-recorded video instruction)

  • Students will receive instructions and assignments from their teachers by Thursday evening, October 8th. Pre-recorded video instruction will also be made available for Friday only. All work assigned will need to be submitted no later than Monday, Oct 19 at 8am and will be the first grades submitted for Q2 purposes.

 Students are encouraged to complete their assignments on the specific distance learning days as those will be the days teachers are available to answer questions and provide further guidance. For those needing to take advantage of the full week though, the assignments will not be due until the Monday we return to school.

Character Education Class 1st-3rd Grade

September is focused on the attribute of joy.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

House Competition

Keep up-to-date on the competition and learn more about the House system at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

After School Club Schedule

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

Monday

  • Drama 1st-3rd (starts 9/14)

Wednesday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

Thursday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 51

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

Published September 13, 2020

Volume 51

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

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

Last week we began streaming Chapel service to our classrooms. I am so excited about this opportunity to teach your children. I began a series called “Life is a Highway”. In this series, we will learn how road signs can apply to our lives as Christians. Our first lesson was the One Way sign and we learned that Jesus is the One Way to Heaven. Our power verse was, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6

Virtual Author Visit

We are so excited to announce a special event for our 1st through 3rd graders! We have scheduled a virtual visit with a well-known children’s author, Sandra Markle! On September 15th, we will go live with Sandra as she talks about her most recent book, What If You Sniffed Like a Shark, and she will also share about being an author. Leading up to the event, Mrs. Stone will be sharing Sandra's books during library time. We are looking forward to this live virtual experience!

Character Education Class 1st-3rd Grade

September is focused on the attribute of joy.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

House Competition

Keep up-to-date on the competition and learn more about the House system at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

After School Club Schedule

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

Monday

  • Drama 1st-3rd (starts 9/14)

Wednesday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

Thursday

  • Art Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 50

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

Published September 6, 2020

Volume 50

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 
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Are you wondering about spring pictures from last school year/Spring 2020? 

Please email Stacy at specialtyphoto@bellsouth.net and copy tracy.harrelson@tcslions.org on the email inquiry so that we can assist on our end with that information. 

The deadline for requesting Spring picture proofs is Friday, September 11th.

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

Wishing you and your family a Happy Labor Day! Praying that you enjoy a wonderful long weekend filled with family fun!

Virtual Author Visit

We are so excited to announce a special event for our 1st through 3rd graders! We have scheduled a virtual visit with a well-known children’s author, Sandra Markle! On September 15th, we will go live with Sandra as she talks about her most recent book, What If You Sniffed Like a Shark, and she will also share about being an author. Leading up to the event, Mrs. Stone will be sharing Sandra's books during library time. We are looking forward to this live virtual experience! More details, along with a permission slip, will be in your child’s purple folder.

Character Education Class 1st-3rd Grade

Mrs. Hurt will be focusing on the Fruits of the Spirit and encouraging our students to develop these attributes. The month of August focused on the attribute of love. In September, the focus will be on joy. 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22-23)

Elementary and Middle School House System

At Trinity Christian School, we implement a House system within our middle and elementary schools to build opportunities for unity, leadership and positive peer-pressure. We enjoyed our first week of competition with a dress up day representing House colors. You can keep up-to-date on the competition and learn more about the House system at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

After School Club Schedule

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

  • Tuesday

    • Drama Club

  • Wednesday

    • Art Club - 4th-5th grades

    • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

  • Thursday

    • Art Club - 1st-3rd grades

    • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Friday

    • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 49

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

Published August 30, 2020

Volume 49

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

Character Education Class 1st-3rd Grade

Character Ed is a new Special for our 1st-3rd grade students. This class is taught by our Lower School Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Charlotte Hurt. We are excited to offer a class that specifically focuses on the development of Christian character, while emphasizing leadership principles. Each 1st-3rd grade student will take this class for one semester this year. Mrs. Hurt will be focusing on the Fruits of the Spirit and encouraging our students to develop these attributes. The month of August focused on the attribute of love. In September, the focus will be on joy. 

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

Message from Mrs. Hurt: We are focusing on the Fruits of the Spirit in Character Ed and this month we will be learning about Joy! Joy is described as "Peace Dancing". The Holy Spirit gives joy by causing us to see the beauty of Jesus Christ in His Word and His works. Each week in September students will participate in activities to help them recognize God's beautiful gift of joy.

Elementary and Middle School House System

At Trinity Christian School, we implement a House system within our middle and elementary schools to build opportunities for unity, leadership and positive peer-pressure. We enjoyed our first week of competition with a dress up day representing House colors. You can keep up-to-date on the competition and learn more about the House system at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

After School Club Schedule

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

  • Tuesday

    • Drama Club

  • Wednesday

    • Art Club - 4th-5th grades

    • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

  • Thursday

    • Art Club - 1st-3rd grades

    • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Friday

    • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 48

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

Published August 23, 2020

Volume 48

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

Message From Mrs. Randolph

It is so exciting to be back at school! It is pure joy to see our students and families on campus! Thank you for your continued prayers for the health and safety of our students and staff.

General Reminders

  • Be sure to check your child’s purple folder each Monday.

  • Our weekly e-newsletter, Inside the Pride, will keep you up-to-date and in the know on the happenings across our campus and specifically for Lower School.

  • Fridays are spirit wear days! Students are allowed to wear jeans or uniform shorts with Trinity spirit wear.

After School Club Schedule

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

  • Tuesday

    • Drama Club

  • Wednesday

    • Art Club - 4th-5th grades

    • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

  • Thursday

    • Art Club - 1st-3rd grades

    • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

  • Friday

    • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 47

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

Published August 16, 2020

Volume 47

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

First Week Recap

We have had a great first week of school! The students are doing so well!

General Reminders

  • Be sure to check your child’s purple folder each Monday.

  • Our weekly e-newsletter, Inside the Pride, will keep you up-to-date and in the know on the happenings across our campus and specifically for Lower School.

  • Fridays are spirit wear days! Students are allowed to wear jeans or unfirm shorts with Trinity spirit wear.

Traffic Flow Videos

Please be sure to watch the traffic flow videos below provided by TCS Communications. We will be taking our students’ temperatures while they are still inside your vehicle. We appreciate you informing your child ahead of time, so they are prepared.

Distance Learning

For more information or to participate in this program, please email Amy Robbins at amy.robbins@tcslions.org. 

Distance Learning: Who Should Enroll?

1. Students who are medically vulnerable or have someone in their household who is particularly vulnerable. 

2. Students with parents who are not yet comfortable with on-campus learning due to current COVID-19 data. 

Note: The program is not designed for students who prefer learning at home (regardless of COVID-19) as the program is designed to be temporary due to COVID-19.

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 46

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

Published August 7, 2020

Volume 46

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

Traffic Flow Videos

Please be sure to watch the traffic flow videos that will be sent by TCS Communications. We will be taking our students’ temperatures while they are still inside your vehicle. We appreciate you informing your child ahead of time, so they are prepared.

Distance Learning

For more information or to participate in this program, please email Amy Robbins at amy.robbins@tcslions.org. 

Distance Learning: Who Should Enroll?

1. Students who are medically vulnerable or have someone in their household who is particularly vulnerable. 

2. Students with parents who are not yet comfortable with on-campus learning due to current COVID-19 data. 

Note: The program is not designed for students who prefer learning at home (regardless of COVID-19) as the program is designed to be temporary due to COVID-19.

Supply Lists

Supply lists are available on RenWeb under Resource Documents.

Educational Offerings

As we strive to offer the best education for your child, I am thrilled to announce that we have made some adjustments to enhance our curriculum and instruction. Additionally, we have updated or added new Specials

  • STREAM (Early Learning) - We have updated our STEM offering in preschool and kindergarten to now include the elements of reading and art. Our early learners will participate in this Special for 30 minutes each week. STREAM is geared toward providing your child with a well rounded education in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math. This class will be taught by our Director of Student Life, Mrs. Ashley Moore. 

  • Character Education (1st-3rd grades) - Character Ed is a new Special for our 1st-3rd grade students. This class will be taught by our Lower School Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Charlotte Hurt. We are excited to offer a class that specifically focuses on the development of Christian character, while emphasizing leadership principles. Each student will take this class for one semester. 

  • LEO Program (1st-3rd grades) - The LEO (Learning Enrichment Opportunities) program is designed to reach students in 1st-3rd grades, who need an academic challenge outside of the classroom environment. This is a class offering for advanced students who demonstrate a specific skill set. Due to the uncertainty with Covid, we are currently giving attention to our distance learning program and will re-evaluate the best start date for this program at a later date this year. This class will be taught by our Director of Academics, Amy Robbins. More details to come on this exciting new program!

  • Library (1st-3rd grades) & Storytime (Early Learning) - Our 1st-3rd grade students will experience the Library in a brand new format! Mrs. Stone will now have a mobile library cart and visit your child’s classroom each week. Mrs. Stone will be reading books that correlate directly to your child’s classroom learning, ensuring our students make meaningful connections. Our Early Learning students will participate in a new Storytime Special with our school librarian, Mrs. Stone, when she reads aloud to their class once a week.

  • Spanish (Early Learning - 3rd grade) - We are bringing back our Spanish special for our  Early Learning students (preschool-kindergarten) this year. We anticipate great things as this class has been very successful in the past. Mrs. Julia Stone will be the Spanish instructor for our early learners. Mrs. Perez will continue to teach Spanish to our 1st-3rd grade students.  This year our 1st-3rd grade students will receive Spanish instruction for the entire year versus one semester.

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 45

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

Published August 2, 2020

Volume 45

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 

Student/Parent Orientation, August 10th

We are so excited to see our families back on campus soon! We have missed you! We are also looking forward to welcoming our many new families! We are so happy you are here! Orientation is a special time set aside for you to meet your child’s teacher. Orientation will look a little different this year and will be based on each student’s last name. Please review the schedule below and plan to attend anytime during your student’s time slot.

*Students should wear either their school uniform or jeans/uniform shorts with Trinity spirit wear.

Orientation Day Schedule (Student Last Name) - Please plan to attend at the appropriate time so we can maintain fewer families on campus at one time. 

  • 8:00 - 10:00 am - Group 1 (A-C) 

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Group 2 (D-J)

  • 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Group 3 (K-P)

  • 3:00 - 5:00 pm - Group 4 (Q-Z)

*Please bring your child’s school supplies on this day.

Distance Learning

For more information or to participate in this program, please email Amy Robbins at amy.robbins@tcslions.org. 

Distance Learning: Who Should Enroll?

1. Students who are medically vulnerable or have someone in their household who is particularly vulnerable. 

2. Students with parents who are not yet comfortable with on-campus learning due to current COVID-19 data. 

Note: The program is not designed for students who prefer learning at home (regardless of COVID-19) as the program is designed to be temporary due to COVID-19.

Special Announcement of New Administrative Leadership

I am very pleased to announce two new administrative positions to our Lower School. 

  • Amy Robbins will be fulfilling the role of Director of Academics. She is available to assist you with any academic needs or questions. Please contact Mrs. Robbins at amy.robbins@tcslions.org.

  • Ashley Moore is our Director of Student Life. Please contact her for questions relating to student life (parties, field trips, student services, etc.) and discipline concerns. You can reach Mrs. Moore at ashley.moore@tcslions.org.

Class Placements

We are currently working on finalizing class placements. This will be ready by August 3rd. You will receive an email when your child’s teacher placement is complete.

Supply Lists

Supply lists are available on RenWeb under Resource Documents.

Chapel Announcement

Please note that Chapel day will now be on Wednesdays. Kindergarten-3rd grade will need to wear their chapel uniform every Wednesday. I am excited about this change as it will allow all of our preschool students to now participate in chapel services.

Educational Offerings

As we strive to offer the best education for your child, I am thrilled to announce that we have made some adjustments to enhance our curriculum and instruction. Additionally, we have updated or added new Specials

  • STREAM (Early Learning) - We have updated our STEM offering in preschool and kindergarten to now include the elements of reading and art. Our early learners will participate in this Special for 30 minutes each week. STREAM is geared toward providing your child with a well rounded education in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math. This class will be taught by our Director of Student Life, Mrs. Ashley Moore. 

  • Character Education (1st-3rd grades) - Character Ed is a new Special for our 1st-3rd grade students. This class will be taught by our Lower School Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Charlotte Hurt. We are excited to offer a class that specifically focuses on the development of Christian character, while emphasizing leadership principles. Each student will take this class for one semester. 

  • LEO Program (1st-3rd grades) - The LEO (Learning Enrichment Opportunities) program is designed to reach students in 1st-3rd grades, who need an academic challenge outside of the classroom environment. This is a class offering for advanced students who demonstrate a specific skill set. Due to the uncertainty with Covid, we are currently giving attention to our distance learning program and will re-evaluate the best start date for this program at a later date this year. This class will be taught by our Director of Academics, Amy Robbins. More details to come on this exciting new program!

  • Library (1st-3rd grades) & Storytime (Early Learning) - Our 1st-3rd grade students will experience the Library in a brand new format! Mrs. Stone will now have a mobile library cart and visit your child’s classroom each week. Mrs. Stone will be reading books that correlate directly to your child’s classroom learning, ensuring our students make meaningful connections. Our Early Learning students will participate in a new Storytime Special with our school librarian, Mrs. Stone, when she reads aloud to their class once a week.

  • Spanish (Early Learning - 3rd grade) - We are bringing back our Spanish special for our  Early Learning students (preschool-kindergarten) this year. We anticipate great things as this class has been very successful in the past. Mrs. Julia Stone will be the Spanish instructor for our early learners. Mrs. Perez will continue to teach Spanish to our 1st-3rd grade students.  This year our 1st-3rd grade students will receive Spanish instruction for the entire year versus one semester.

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 44

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

Published July 26, 2020

Volume 44

 
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

 


have a great summer!

Student/Parent Orientation, August 10th

We are so excited to see our families back on campus soon! We have missed you! We are also looking forward to welcoming our many new families! We are so happy you are here! Orientation is a special time set aside for you to meet your child’s teacher. Orientation will look a little different this year and will be based on each student’s last name. Please review the schedule below and plan to attend anytime during your student’s time slot.

Orientation Day Schedule (Student Last Name) - Please plan to attend at the appropriate time so we can maintain fewer families on campus at one time. 

  • 8:00 - 10:00 am - Group 1 (A-C) 

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Group 2 (D-J)

  • 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Group 3 (K-P)

  • 3:00 - 5:00 pm - Group 4 (Q-Z)

*Please bring your child’s school supplies on this day.

Special Announcement of New Administrative Leadership

I am very pleased to announce two new administrative positions to our Lower School. 

  • Amy Robbins will be fulfilling the role of Director of Academics. She is available to assist you with any academic needs or questions. Please contact Mrs. Robbins at amy.robbins@tcslions.org.

  • Ashley Moore is our Director of Student Life. Please contact her for questions relating to student life (parties, field trips, student services, etc.) and discipline concerns. You can reach Mrs. Moore at ashley.moore@tcslions.org.

Educational Offerings

As we strive to offer the best education for your child, I am thrilled to announce that we have made some adjustments to enhance our curriculum and instruction. Additionally, we have updated or added new Specials. 

  • STREAM (Early Learning) - We have updated our STEM offering in preschool and kindergarten to now include the elements of reading and art. Our early learners will participate in this Special for 30 minutes each week. STREAM is geared toward providing your child with a well rounded education in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math. This class will be taught by our Director of Student Life, Mrs. Ashley Moore. 

  • Character Education (1st-3rd grades) - Character Ed is a new Special for our 1st-3rd grade students. This class will be taught by our Lower School Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Charlotte Hurt. We are excited to offer a class that specifically focuses on the development of Christian character, while emphasizing leadership principles. Each student will take this class for one semester. 

  • LEO Program (1st-3rd grades) - The LEO (Learning Enrichment Opportunities) program is designed to reach students in 1st-3rd grades, who need an academic challenge outside of the classroom environment. This is a class offering for advanced students who demonstrate a specific skill set. Due to the uncertainty with Covid, we are currently giving attention to our distance learning program and will re-evaluate the best start date for this program at a later date this year. This class will be taught by our Director of Academics, Amy Robbins. More details to come on this exciting new program!

  • Library (1st-3rd grades) & Storytime (Early Learning) - Our 1st-3rd grade students will experience the Library in a brand new format! Mrs. Stone will now have a mobile library cart and visit your child’s classroom each week. Mrs. Stone will be reading books that correlate directly to your child’s classroom learning, ensuring our students make meaningful connections. Our Early Learning students will participate in a new Storytime Special with our school librarian, Mrs. Stone, when she reads aloud to their class once a week.

  • Spanish (Early Learning - 3rd grade) - We are bringing back our Spanish special for our  Early Learning students (preschool-kindergarten) this year. We anticipate great things as this class has been very successful in the past. Mrs. Julia Stone will be the Spanish instructor for our early learners. Mrs. Perez will continue to teach Spanish to our 1st-3rd grade students.  This year our 1st-3rd grade students will receive Spanish instruction for the entire year versus one semester.

Class Placements

We are currently working on finalizing class placements. This will be ready by August 3rd. You will receive an email when your child’s teacher placement is complete. 

Supply Lists

Supply lists are available on RenWeb under Resource Documents.

Chapel Announcement

Please note that Chapel day will now be on Wednesdays. Kindergarten-3rd grade will need to wear their chapel uniform every Wednesday. I am excited about this change as it will allow all of our preschool students to now participate in chapel services. 

Distance Learning

We are working diligently to provide a safe and healthy environment for your child. Research shows that it is essential for young learners to be on campus. While this is ideal, it may not be possible or desirable for your family. We value you and desire to offer assistance during these trying times. Dr. Anthony is releasing an updated reopening plan. Please review these new guidelines. If you desire for your child to participate in distance learning, please send me an email directly.