Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 36

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

Published April 5, 2020

Volume 36

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Remote Learning

Here are a few reminders:

• Please remember to look for an email from your child's teacher each evening by 7:00 p.m. for the next day's lesson.

• Teachers will be available from 8:30-3:30 Monday-Friday. Virtual office hours, with immediate response time, will be from 9:00-11:00 and 1:00-4:00. Teachers will be available to answer your emails during the evenings as well.

• Teachers are utilizing ClassDojo, ClassTag, Loom, Zoom, Google Meet, and other applications to connect with you and your child during this time through videos and live chat.

• We will continue to offer Specials classes throughout remote learning. You will find this information in the daily email provided by your child's teacher. Specials are not required, but recommended for your child’s growth and development. We are encouraging your child to participate in PE everyday to promote exercise and wellness

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 35

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

Published March 29, 2020

Volume 35

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Remote Learning

Here are a few reminders:

• Please remember to look for an email from your child's teacher each evening by 7:00 p.m. for the next day's lesson.

• Teachers will be available from 8:30-3:30 Monday-Friday. Virtual office hours, with immediate response time, will be from 9:00-11:00 and 1:00-4:00. Teachers will be available to answer your emails during the evenings as well.

• Teachers are utilizing ClassDojo, ClassTag, Loom, Zoom, Google Meet, and other applications to connect with you and your child during this time through videos and live chat.

• We will continue to offer Specials classes throughout remote learning. You will find this information in the daily email provided by your child's teacher. Specials are not required, but recommended for your child’s growth and development. We are encouraging your child to participate in PE everyday to promote exercise and wellness

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 34

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

Published March 22, 2020

Volume 34

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Remote Learning

Here are a few reminders:

• Please remember to look for an email from your child's teacher each evening by 7:00 p.m. for the next day's lesson.

• Teachers will be available from 8:30-3:30 Monday-Friday. Virtual office hours, with immediate response time, will be from 9:00-11:00 and 1:00-4:00. Teachers will be available to answer your emails during the evenings as well.

• Teachers are utilizing ClassDojo, ClassTag, Loom, Zoom, Google Meet, and other applications to connect with you and your child during this time through videos and live chat.

• We will continue to offer Specials classes throughout remote learning. You will find this information in the daily email provided by your child's teacher. Specials are not required, but recommended for your child’s growth and development. We are encouraging your child to participate in PE everyday to promote exercise and wellness

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 33

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

Published March 15, 2020

Volume 33

Mark Your Calendars

• Field Day at the Stadium for K3-3rd Grade - March 30th (Mrs. Byrom’s class 3/27)

• Early Learning Easter Celebrations - April 1st and 2nd (refer to your child’s teacher for specific day and time)

• Donuts with Dad at the Stadium - April 17th @ 1:00 (preschool/kindergarten event)

• Masterpiece with Mom (formerly Muffins for Mom) - May 8th (preschool/kindergarten event)

Food Drive

Our 1st through 8th grade classes are conducting a Food Drive to help fill the food pantry at Trinity Church!  Students are invited to bring in food and necessary items during the whole month of March. Students can drop off items in their classrooms beginning immediately.  

Below is a list of items which are most needed, but any non-perishable food and toiletry items are appreciated!  Thank you!!

"The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed."  - Proverbs 11:25

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 33

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

Published March 15, 2020

Volume 33

Mark Your Calendars

• Field Day at the Stadium for K3-3rd Grade - March 30th (Mrs. Byrom’s class TBA)

• Early Learning Easter Celebrations - April 1st and 2nd (refer to your child’s teacher for specific day and time)

• Donuts with Dad at the Stadium - April 17th @ 1:00 (preschool/kindergarten event)

• Masterpiece with Mom (formerly Muffins for Mom) - May 8th (preschool/kindergarten event)

Food Drive

Our 1st through 8th grade classes are conducting a Food Drive to help fill the food pantry at Trinity Church!  Students are invited to bring in food and necessary items during the whole month of March. Students can drop off items in their classrooms beginning immediately.  

Below is a list of items which are most needed, but any non-perishable food and toiletry items are appreciated!  Thank you!!

"The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed."  - Proverbs 11:25

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 31

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

Published March 1, 2020

Volume 31

Read Across America Spirit Week - March 2nd-6th

Let’s celebrate the joy of reading during Read Across America Week! We have fun classroom activities planned for your child during this week. I encourage you to celebrate with us with an extra emphasis on reading to your child at home. We hope your child joins us in participating in Read Across America Spirit Days! It’s going to be fun!

• Monday: Cat in the Hat Day 

Wear red, black, or stripes 

• Tuesday: Fox in Socks Day 

Wear your wackiest socks 

• Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday 

Wear mismatched clothes 

• Thursday: Character Day 

Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character 

• Friday: Oh, The Places You Will Go Day 

Wear a college shirt or dress as your favorite career choice

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 30

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

Published February 23, 2020

Volume 30

Read Across America Spirit Week - March 2nd-6th

Let’s celebrate the joy of reading during Read Across America Week! We have fun classroom activities planned for your child during this week. I encourage you to celebrate with us with an extra emphasis on reading to your child at home. We hope your child joins us in participating in Read Across America Spirit Days! It’s going to be fun!

• Monday: Cat in the Hat Day 

Wear red, black, or stripes 

• Tuesday: Fox in Socks Day 

Wear your wackiest socks 

• Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday 

Wear mismatched clothes 

• Thursday: Character Day 

Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character 

• Friday: Oh, The Places You Will Go Day 

Wear a college shirt or dress as your favorite career choice

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 29

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

Published February 16, 2020

Volume 29

Read Across America Spirit Week - March 2nd-6th

Let’s celebrate the joy of reading during Read Across America Week! We have fun classroom activities planned for your child during this week. I encourage you to celebrate with us with an extra emphasis on reading to your child at home. We hope your child joins us in participating in Read Across America Spirit Days! It’s going to be fun!

• Monday: Cat in the Hat Day 

Wear red, black, or stripes 

• Tuesday: Fox in Socks Day 

Wear your wackiest socks 

• Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday 

Wear mismatched clothes 

• Thursday: Character Day 

Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character 

• Friday: Oh, The Places You Will Go Day 

Wear a college shirt or dress as your favorite career choice

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 28

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

Published February 9, 2020

Volume 28

Elementary Talent Show

Our elementary talent show is Thursday, February 13th at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Center (located in our Early Learning building). This is always a fun night as our elementary students light up the stage with their God-given talents! I can’t wait to see them perform.

Early Learning Valentine’s Day Celebrations

We are excited to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Please refer to your child’s teacher for specific information regarding your child’s party plans. Parties will be on Friday, February 14th.

• Mrs. Byrom/Mrs. Walden: 11:00am

• K4 (5day) classes: 1:00pm

• Kindergarten: 1:30pm
  

Read Across America Spirit Week - March 2nd-6th

Let’s celebrate the joy of reading during Read Across America Week! We have fun classroom activities planned for your child during this week. I encourage you to celebrate with us with an extra emphasis on reading to your child at home. We hope your child joins us in participating in Read Across America Spirit Days! It’s going to be fun!

• Monday: Cat in the Hat Day 

Wear red, black, or stripes 

• Tuesday: Fox in Socks Day 

Wear your wackiest socks 

• Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday 

Wear mismatched clothes 

• Thursday: Character Day 

Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character 

• Friday: Oh, The Places You Will Go Day 

Wear a college shirt or dress as your favorite career choice

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 27

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

Published February 2, 2020

Volume 27

Early Learning Valentine’s Day Celebrations

We are excited to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Please refer to your child’s teacher for specific information regarding your child’s party plans. Parties will be on Friday, February 14th.

• Mrs. Byrom/Mrs. Walden: 11:00am

• K4 (5day) classes: 1:00pm

• Kindergarten: 1:30pm
  

Six Flags Reading Program

Don’t forget your child can earn a free ticket to Six Flags if they complete 6 hours of fun reading and log the hours by March 1st. Email Julia Stone, our librarian, if you have any questions at julia.stone@tcslions.org or ask your child’s teacher.

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 26

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

Published January 26, 2020

Volume 26

Super Bowl Dress Down Day

On Friday, January 31st our students are invited to wear their favorite NFL team jerseys, t-shirts or sweatshirts with jeans or normal dress code bottoms to celebrate the big game. Students may also wear their normal Trinity spirit attire as well.

Early Learning Valentine’s Day Celebrations

We are excited to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Please refer to your child’s teacher for specific information regarding your child’s party plans. Parties will be on Friday, February 14th.

Mrs. Byrom/Mrs. Walden: 11:00am

K4 (5day) classes: 1:00pm

Kindergarten: 1:30pm

Elementary Playground Update

Repairs have begun on the playground and it should be ready soon!

Six Flags Reading Program

Don’t forget your child can earn a free ticket to Six Flags if they complete 6 hours of fun reading and log the hours by March 1st. Email Julia Stone, our librarian, if you have any questions at julia.stone@tcslions.org or ask your child’s teacher.

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 25

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

Published January 19, 2020

Volume 25

Elementary Playground Update

It has come to our attention that some repairs to the playground turf are needed. We have contacted the turf company and are waiting for their arrival.  In the meantime, our elementary students will enjoy recess at our athletic stadium.

Six Flags Reading Program

Don’t forget your child can earn a free ticket to Six Flags if they complete 6 hours of fun reading and log the hours by March 1st. Email Julia Stone, our librarian, if you have any questions at julia.stone@tcslions.org or ask your child’s teacher.

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 24

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

Published January 12, 2020

Volume 24

Go Week

Our Lower School students were excited to see many of our high school students serving in our classrooms this past week. Our students always look forward to interacting with our high school students. Such a great opportunity to create community within our school!

Talent Show Auditions

Auditions are this Wednesday, January 15th from 3:00-5:00pm in the Student Center. The talent show is scheduled for February 13th.

Trinity Uniform Exchange

Friday, January 17th, 2020 7:30am-2:30pm

Location:  Foyer (outside cafeteria)

Collection Days:  Monday, January 13th - Thursday, January 16th

Collection Locations:

• Carpool line - Give bagged items to carpool line faculty as you drop off your student in the morning.

• Receptionist - Drop off bagged items with receptionist at the front desk.

If you would like to help set up for the uniform exchange, please meet in the foyer outside the cafeteria at 1:30pm on Thursday, January 16th.

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 23

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

Published January 5, 2020

Volume 23

happy New Year!

Welcome back parents and students. Stay tuned for more updates.

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 22

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

Published December 22, 2019

Volume 22

happy holidays!

From TCS and the entire Lower School staff, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Look out for exciting Lower School updates after the holidays. For now, enjoy time with family.

God bless!

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 21

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

Published December 15, 2019

Volume 21

Cozy Christmas Thursday

Students may wear their pajamas on Thursday, December 19th! Any pajamas are fine, however; we would especially love to see your Christmas pj’s if you have them.

Holiday Cheer Friday

Students may wear Christmas colors or Christmas clothes this Friday, December 20th! Please remember that we will dismiss at noon. After school will not be available. 

Chapel

We had a great time in Chapel last week as we celebrated Christmas with special songs, led by our High School worship team, and played fun Christmas games. I hope your child enjoyed it! I sure did!

LOWER SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Please join us for our Lower School Christmas program on Tuesday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m. in our gymnasium. Doors will open for seating at 5:30 p.m. 

Christmas Parties

We are excited to celebrate Christmas together with grade-level parties on Friday, December 20th. Parents are encouraged to attend!

• K3: 9:00 a.m.

• K4: 9:30 a.m.

• K5: 10:00 a.m.

• 1st-3rd: 10:30 a.m.

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 20

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

Published December 8, 2019

Volume 20

LOWER SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Please join us for our Lower School Christmas program on Tuesday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m. in our gymnasium. Doors will open for seating at 5:30 p.m. 

Christmas Parties

We are excited to celebrate Christmas together with grade-level parties on Friday, December 20th. Parents are encouraged to attend!

• K3: 9:00 a.m.

• K4: 9:30 a.m.

• K5: 10:00 a.m.

• 1st-3rd: 10:30 a.m.

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 19

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

Published December 1, 2019

Volume 19

LOWER SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Please join us for our Lower School Christmas program on Tuesday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m. in our gymnasium. Doors will open for seating at 5:30 p.m. 

Christmas Parties

We are excited to celebrate Christmas together with grade-level parties on Friday, December 20th. Parents are encouraged to attend!

• K3: 9:00 a.m.

• K4: 9:30 a.m.

• K5: 10:00 a.m.

• 1st-3rd: 10:30 a.m.

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 18

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

Published November 24, 2019

Volume 18

CHAPEL

Last week, we enjoyed a special Chapel service led completely by our third graders. The message was on thankfulness and we are certainly thankful for such great student leaders in our Lower School. Great job, Third Grade!

LOWER SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Please join us for our Lower School Christmas program on Tuesday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m. in our gymnasium. Doors will open for seating at 5:30 p.m. 

Christmas Parties

We are excited to celebrate Christmas together with grade-level parties on Friday, December 20th. Parents are encouraged to attend!

• K3: 9:00 a.m.

• K4: 9:30 a.m.

• K5: 10:00 a.m.

• 1st-3rd: 10:30 a.m.

Inside the Pride Lower Elementary School News - Volume 17

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

Published November 17, 2019

Volume 17

Operation Christmas Shoeboxes

Shoeboxes are due on November 21st.

Preschool & Kindergarten Thanksgiving Celebrations

Please join us for our preschool Thanksgiving programs and parties and our Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast on November 22nd. Doors will open for the preschool programs 30 minutes prior to the program times. Childcare for younger siblings is available for all events. 

• K3: 9:30

• K4:11:15

• K5: 1:30

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS 

Listed below you will find our current club schedule for the Fall semester. Please use the contact information below if your child is interested in an afternoon club. If you have any club-related questions throughout the year, feel free to reach out to Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who will serve as the director of our after-school clubs. More information will be sent home in your child’s folder. 

Monday

• Running Club (beginning after Labor Day) - running.club@tcslions.org

• Mime Club (4th/5th BOYS or GIRLS) - charlotte.hurt@tcslions.org

Tuesday

• Art Club - lisa.railey@tcslions.org

Wednesday

• Running Club (cont.)

• Spanish Club - lisa.railey@tcslions.org

Thursday

• Drama Club - kim.statzer@tcslions.org

• Chess Club - rodneylewis33@gmail.com