Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School
Published May 24, 2020
Volume 43
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal
Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 42
Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Lower School
Published May 17, 2020
Volume 42
Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower Elementary School Principal
Kindergarten Graduation May 21st 7:00 pm
We are so excited to celebrate our graduates! Please refer to your email or details!
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 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.