Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 41

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

Published May 10, 2020

Volume 41

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Kindergarten Graduation May 21st 7:00 pm

We are so excited to celebrate our graduates! We have our final planning meeting Monday afternoon. I will be sending out details of the celebration early this coming week.

Distance Learning Update

We are looking forward to celebrating these special days with our students!

May 15:  Virtual Field Day

May 18: Celebrate Reading Day

May 19: Celebrate Art Day

May 20: End of Year Celebrations (see details below)

May 21: Pick Up Personal Belongings Day (see details below)

End of Year Celebrations May 20th 

We are so sad that we cannot celebrate the end of the year together. However, we will have a special way to honor each of our students and the amazing work they have accomplished this year. Teachers will set up an individual time to celebrate (Zoom-style) with each family to honor your student and give class awards on Wednesday, May 20th. 

Student’s Personal Belongings Pick Up Day May 21st

You can pick up your student's personal belongings from 8:00-10:00am and 5:00-6:00pm on Thursday, May 21st. Your student's items will be bagged and ready for you to pick up through a carline distribution. Student medications from the nursing office will be included with their personal items on this day.

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 40

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

Published May 3, 2020

Volume 40

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Distance Learning Update

We have ONE more week remaining of new academic instruction for our students. Then, on the week of May 11-15, we will have a REVIEW week to cover important concepts introduced this school year. 

We will finish the year with a few special days!

• May 15:  Virtual Field Day

• May 18: Celebrate Reading Day

• May 19: Celebrate Art Day

• May 20: End of Year Celebrations (see details below)

• May 21: Pick Up Personal Belongings Day (see details below)

End of Year Celebrations May 20th

We are so sad that we cannot celebrate the end of the year together. However, we will have a special way to honor each of our students and the amazing work they have accomplished this year. Teachers will set up an individual time to celebrate (Zoom-style) with each family to honor your student and give class awards on Wednesday, May 20th.

Kindergarten Graduation May 21st 7:00 pm

We are working out the final details of our graduation ceremony to honor our kindergarten graduates. We will have a drive-in ceremony at the school! We have some awesome things planned for this special event! I will let you know more as soon as details are finalized.

Student’s Personal Belongings Pick Up Day May 21st

You can pick up your student's personal belongings from 8:00-10:00am and 5:00-6:00pm on Thursday, May 21st. Your student's items will be bagged and ready for you to pick up through a carline distribution.

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 39

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

Published April 26, 2020

Volume 39

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Distance Learning Update

We have two more weeks remaining of new academic instruction for our students. Then, on the week of May 11-15, we will have a REVIEW week to cover important concepts introduced this school year.

We will finish the year with a few special days!

May 15: Virtual Field Day

May 18: Celebrate Reading Day

May 19: Celebrate Art Day

May 20: End of Year Celebrations (see details below)

May 21: Pick Up Personal Belongings Day (see details below)

Chapel

We are excited to have Chapel again! Mrs. Hurt and Mrs. Litton are preparing a weekly Chapel service for our Lower School students. This will be emailed to you each Friday by Mrs. Hurt.

End of Year Celebrations May 20th

We are so sad that we cannot celebrate the end of the year together. However, we will have a special way to honor each of our students and the amazing work they have accomplished this year. Teachers will set up an individual time to celebrate (Zoom-style) with each family to honor your student and give class awards on Wednesday, May 20th.

Kindergarten Graduation May 21st 7:00 pm

We are working out the final details of our graduation ceremony to honor our kindergarten graduates. We will have a drive-in ceremony at the school! We have some awesome things planned for this special event! I will let you know more as soon as details are finalized.

Kindergarten Tassels for Graduation Caps

We will mail your child’s tassel to you during the week of April 27-May 1st. Please be on the lookout for it to arrive.

Student’s Personal Belongings Pick Up Day May 21st

You can pick up your student's personal belongings from 8:00-10:00am and 5:00-6:00pm on Thursday, May 21st. Your student's items will be bagged and ready for you to pick up through a carline distribution.

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 38

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

Published April 19, 2020

Volume 38

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Need Flexibility with Distance Learning?

We realize that many parents are working during the day or that some students may not have adjusted easily to this new concept of distance learning. I encourage you to contact your child’s teacher. Your child’s teacher can help you navigate and prioritize assignments. They can adjust the workload, if necessary, and be flexible to your families’ individual needs.

Specials Classes

Specials classes are optional. Teachers are creating fun lessons to enhance student learning and to provide fun activities for our students to do. Families can choose to opt out of all of them or just one of them. I encourage you to do whatever works best for your family.

• Monday: PE (includes activities to cover multiple days)

• Tuesday: Art

• Wednesday: STEAM or STEM

• Thursday: Music

• Friday: Spanish, Cultural Studies, Creative Drama

Helpful Tips

• Be sure to read the email from your child's teacher, sent each evening by 7:00 pm, for details regarding the next day's lesson.

• It is helpful to print the email as a checklist for your child.

• Young children thrive on a routine. I encourage you to keep a routine as much as possible and to establish and follow the same procedures each day.

• If you cannot make a scheduled Zoom session, that is okay. Teachers are recording the sessions and your child can view it at a more convenient time.

• Reach out to your child's teacher for any questions or concerns. They are happy to help in any way.

• If your child is feeling overwhelmed, allow him/her to take a break. We are offering lots of grace for our youngest learners as they adjust to distance learning.

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 37

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

Published April 12, 2020

Volume 37

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal

Need Flexibility with Distance Learning?

We realize that many parents are working during the day or that some students may not have adjusted easily to this new concept of distance learning. I encourage you to contact your child’s teacher. Your child’s teacher can help you navigate and prioritize assignments. They can adjust the workload, if necessary, and be flexible to your families’ individual needs.

Specials Classes

Specials classes are optional. Teachers are creating fun lessons to enhance student learning and to provide fun activities for our students to do. Families can choose to opt out of all of them or just one of them. I encourage you to do whatever works best for your family.

• Monday: PE (includes activities to cover multiple days)

• Tuesday: Art

• Wednesday: STEAM or STEM

• Thursday: Music

• Friday: Spanish, Cultural Studies, Creative Drama

Helpful Tips

• Be sure to read the email from your child's teacher, sent each evening by 7:00 pm, for details regarding the next day's lesson.

• It is helpful to print the email as a checklist for your child.

• Young children thrive on a routine. I encourage you to keep a routine as much as possible and to establish and follow the same procedures each day.

• If you cannot make a scheduled Zoom session, that is okay. Teachers are recording the sessions and your child can view it at a more convenient time.

• Reach out to your child's teacher for any questions or concerns. They are happy to help in any way.

• If your child is feeling overwhelmed, allow him/her to take a break. We are offering lots of grace for our youngest learners as they adjust to distance learning.

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!