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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 169

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

Published April 2, 2023

Volume 169

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

What an exciting end to our Lower School Sight Word challenge! As we crossed the finish line, we had an outstanding 98% participation from our students and celebrated goals met each and every week through our celebrity red carpet walk and lunchroom shout outs! These first through third grade students have certainly worked hard to polish up their reading skills! In celebration, we’d like  to once again commend our students for all their diligence, hard work and determination!

Total Participation 98%!!

100% Participation Classes!!!

1st Grade – Ms. George, Ms. Kuehl, Mrs. Teat, Mrs. Varela 

2nd Grade – Mrs. Barnhill, Mrs. Donaldson, Mrs. Holloway, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Smeal

3rd Grade –  Mrs. Akey, Mrs. Burnett, Mrs. Jaroszewski, Mrs. Lackey

A Special Shout Out To Our Students For Their Achievement in the Following Levels:

Platinum Stars - 20 Completed Lists:

  • Anora Anthony

  • Myles Ball                    

  • Grisham Boone

  • Ruby Bunder

  • Emily Caldwell

  • Cameron Camper

  • Lucas Danyluk

  • Brady Dillon

  • Hazel Dobbs

  • Maggie Fields

  • Aiden Gaddy

  • John Paul Gaylor

  • Jesse Glenn

  • Layla Hall

  • Scottlynn Hall

  • Evelyn Harris

  • Stone Holsenback

  • Malachi Hornsby

  • Coralie Huddleston

  • Lillian Ingold

  • Olivia Ingold

  • Mia Isidore

  • Daniel Jackson

  • Evan Jaroszewski

  • Macie Jeffords

  • Brody Johnston

  • Finley Joyner

  • Addison Judd

  • Cooper Lowery

  • Jaxson Malone

  • Chloe McNamer

  • Sebastian Mindas

  • Adelaide Moss

  • Anna Nix

  • Alex Nunally

  • James Oh

  • Cole Pappas

  • Dru Pendley

  • Gunnar Pruitt

  • Jase Rainwater

  • Evan Rasperger

  • Simon Reichenbach

  • Avery Smelley

Gold Stars - 15 Completed Lists:

  • Sloane Anderson

  • Amelia Chambless

  • Abby Contreras

  • Madox Couey

  • Noah Danyluk

  • Reed Davis

  • Cambrie Dixie

  • Reese Durand

  • Adalyn Emory

  • Fiona Essig

  • Hayley Hall

  • Will Head

  • Jase Hearn

  • Sam Heilman

  • Emma Higgins

  • Will Hopper

  • Conner Hurd

  • Tenley Johnson

  • Marshall Jones

  • Kay Kanja

  • Abby King

  • Sara McEwen

  • Isaiah Olaniyi

  • Charlotte Poelman

  • Graeme Ridlehoover

  • Jackson Shanko

  • Annabel Solvason

  • Morgan Steele

  • Caitlyn Stockman

  • James Thompson

  • Will Wallace

  • Grace Williams

  • Colt Witcher

Silver Stars - 10 Completed Lists

  • Hollace Almand

  • Sloan Archibald

  • Sebbi Arnett

  • Hayden Baker

  • Paislee Balaze

  • Chase Baldwin

  • Reagan Bartlett

  • Keaton Benz

  • Lillian Blackwood

  • Christiana Blumberg

  • Ella Bonde

  • Luke Burgess

  • Jocelyn Caruthers

  • Allie Christmas

  • Brooklyn Cobb

  • Addison Conway

  • Teagan Croft

  • Preston Davis

  • Charlize de Beer

  • Aria DeCenzo

  • Olivia Dorminey

  • Lydia Faulk

  • Emma Fellows

  • Ellis Gable

  • Hadley Gumm

  • McKenzie Haff

  • Fox Harro

  • Eli Heiling

  • Kate Herdic

  • Lincoln Hollaway

  • Olivia Kim

  • Char Koenig

  • Tomasso Lawson

  • Lola Lopez

  • Kaleb Lorow

  • Gabby Mauney

  • Hazel McNeely

  • Norah Mott

  • Grady Paschal

  • Ellie Poelman

  • Carson Rock

  • Matthew Rogers

  • Emersyn Ruttenberg

  • Stephen Schopbach

  • Charlotte Shaver

  • Caroline Smith

  • Matthew Stockman

  • Liam Taylor

  • Heidi Thomas

  • Abram Vinson

  • Addie Wadsworth

  • Benjamin Wallace

  • Libby Claire Watts

  • Stella Weaver

  • Claire Willis

  • Caroline Wood

  • CJ Wood

Upcoming Dates

April

  • 3rd-7th - Spring Break

  • 14th -  Kindergarten Field Trip to Puppetry Arts

  • 19th -  House Dress Down Day (1st-3rd)

  • 19th - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Iron P Homestead

  • 26th - 1st Grade Field Trip to Atlanta Zoo

  • 27th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Legacy Theater

May

  • 4th-5th - Benchmark Testing

  • 11th-12th - IOWA Testing (1st-3rd grades only)

  • 15th - 1st-3rd grade End of Year Programs and Awards

  • 17th -  House Dress Down Day (1st-3rd)

  • 18th - Third Grade Field Trip to Junction Lanes

  • 22nd - Preschool End of Year Programs and Awards 

  • 22nd - Kindergarten Graduation at 6:45pm. 

  • 25th - Last Day of School

Last Week in Chapel

Last week Pastor Kami finished off our chapel series on Psalm 23.  Our dear friends Riley & Kevin helped lead us in worship to the song, “Goodness of God." We saw the similarities between the story of King David and Mephibosheth and our own story of how God cares for us and invites us to join Him at His table and in His home in heaven. We learned the final verse of this beautiful psalm in which David wrote, “Surely Your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” We were reminded that God shows His goodness and love to us every day (even on the bad days) and that His goodness and love NEVER run out!

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 168

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

Published March 26, 2023

Volume 168

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

We are looking forward to celebrating Easter this coming week with our students. Our Bible time will be focused on the Resurrection of Christ and the salvation message. We are thankful for our Risen King. Praying your Easter is filled with hope and joy!

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”  I Peter 1:3

Upcoming Dates

March

  • 31st - Easter Celebrations & Egg Hunts for PreK and Kindergarten

  • 31st - STEAM In-House Field Trip Event for Kindergarten 

  • 31st - Third Grade Wax Museum Event

April

  • 3rd-7th - Spring Break

  • 14th -  Kindergarten Field Trip to Puppetry Arts

  • 19th -  House Dress Down Day (1st-3rd)

  • 19th - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Iron P Homestead

  • 26th - 1st Grade Field Trip to Atlanta Zoo

  • 27th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Legacy Theater

May

  • 4th-5th - Benchmark Testing

  • 11th-12th - IOWA Testing (1st-3rd grades only)

  • 15th - 1st-3rd grade End of Year Programs and Awards

  • 17th -  House Dress Down Day (1st-3rd)

  • 18th - Third Grade Field Trip to Junction Lanes

  • 22nd - Preschool End of Year Programs and Awards 

  • 22nd - Kindergarten Graduation at 6:45pm. 

  • 25th - Last Day of School

Last Week in Chapel

Last week in Chapel Pastor Kami taught us how we are honored and blessed because we belong to the Lord. After hearing the Bible story of the prophet Samuel anointing David as the next king of Israel, we looked at Psalm 23:5, “You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.” We learned what our Bible verse meant line by line. 

When we are in the midst of a battle with our enemy (satan) or going through a really hard time, we can cry out the Lord, our Good Shepherd, and He lets us know that He will fight for us. We learned how God honors us when we follow Him. He looks at us and says, “This is My son. This is My daughter. I have chosen him/her. I have a plan for them. They follow Me. They are precious to Me. I want everyone to know that I have set them apart for something special.” And lastly we talked about how God blesses us with an overflowing cup of His goodness and mercy. His blessings are not just once in a while, but continuous as we follow Him - like His peace, comfort, healing, joy, and His presence. 

Next week we will finish this chapel series on the 23rd Psalm. Hopefully your son/daughter will be able to tell you what the whole chapter says and how Jesus is our Good Shepherd.

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 167

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

Published March 19, 2023

Volume 167

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Can you believe we have started the final quarter of the school year? Wow! Please take note of the Upcoming Dates section as we have a number of special days and events planned. I am so proud of our students for their hard work and commitment. Let’s finish this year strong! Go Lions!

Upcoming Dates

March

  • 22nd - House Dress Down Day (1st-3rd)

  • 31st - Easter Celebrations & Egg Hunts for PreK and Kindergarten

  • 31st - Third Grade Wax Museum Event

April

  • 3rd-7th - Spring Break

  • 14th -  Kindergarten Field Trip to Puppetry Arts

  • 19th -  House Dress Down Day (1st-3rd)

  • 19th - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Iron P Homestead

  • 26th - 1st Grade Field Trip to Atlanta Zoo

  • 27th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Legacy Theater

May

  • 4th-5th - Benchmark Testing

  • 11th-12th - IOWA Testing (1st-3rd grades only)

  • 15th - 1st-3rd grade End of Year Programs and Awards

  • 17th -  House Dress Down Day (1st-3rd)

  • 18th - Third Grade Field Trip to Junction Lanes

  • 22nd - Preschool End of Year Programs and Awards 

  • 22nd - Kindergarten Graduation at 6:45pm. 

  • 25th - Last Day of School

Last Week in Chapel

Last week in Chapel Pastor Kami taught verse 4 of Psalm 23, in which David wrote, “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for You are close beside me. Your rod and staff protect and comfort me.” We learned that going through dark valleys is a guaranteed part of life, but as the verse says - we walk THROUGH them. We don’t stay there. And as we are walking through, Jesus our Good Shepherd is with us.

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 166

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

Published March 12, 2023

Volume 166

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Our reading challenge was a huge success! Our students read a total of 68,805 minutes last week! That’s over 1,100 hours of reading! Thank you, Parents, for encouraging the love of reading in your children. I am so proud of our students! Here are the top classes per grade level:

  • PreK: Mrs. Calvert's class read a total 1,765 minutes!

  • K5: Mrs. Moore's class read a total of 1,630 minutes!

  • 1st: Ms. George's class read a total of 3,505 minutes!

  • 2nd: Mrs. Smeal's class read a toal of 4,580 minutes! 

  • 3rd: Mrs. Jaroszewski's class read a total of 7,800 minutes!

Last Week in Chapel

Last week in Chapel Pastor Kami taught the 3rd verse of Psalm 23 in “The Lord is My Shepherd” series. King David wrote, “He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to His name.” We learned that when we are weak, God is the one who makes us strong. We can go to Him when we are feeling tired, worn down by life, stressed out, and He will fill us up with His power and strength.

Upcoming Dates

March

  • 16th - St. Patrick’s Dress Down Day (students may wear green tops with jeans or uniform bottoms)

  • 17th - Remote Learning Day

Lunch Visitors: Updated Procedure

We are enjoying all of our visitors on campus for lunch! As a reminder, all lunch visitors must sign up in advance. The Spring 2023 Lunch Visitor Sign-up can be found on Blackbaud under Resources. *Going forward, anyone signed up will also need to be listed in Blackbaud as an Emergency Contact or under Relationships (this can be found by logging into Blackbaud, selecting the Contact Card tab, and scrolling to the bottom). If the lunch visitor is not listed in Blackbaud, an email will need to be sent by the parent to receptionist@tcslions.org (for 1st-8th) or marna.bowen@tcslions.org (for Prek-K) in advance.*

Save The Date

You won't want to miss our Lower School End of Year Celebrations and programs!

  • Preschool End of Year Programs and Awards will take place on Monday, May 22nd during the morning hours.. 

  • Kindergarten Graduation will be Monday, May 22nd at 6:45pm. 

  • 1st-3rd grade will have their End of Year Programs and Awards on the evening of Monday, May 15th.

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 165

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

Published March 5, 2023

Volume 165

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

Last Week in Chapel

Last week in Chapel, Pastor Kami continued the series “The Lord is My Shepherd” as she taught about Resting in God. We learned the second verse of Psalm 23 which says, “He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams.”

Through the story of Mary & Martha, we learned that there is only ONE place to go when we are feeling stressed. Our Good Shepherd leads us to a place of peace when we are stressed, and that peace is found in God’s presence.

Upcoming Dates

March

  • 16th - St. Patrick’s Dress Down Day (students may wear green tops with jeans or uniform bottoms)

  • 17th - Remote Learning Day

Lunch Visitors: Updated Procedure

We are enjoying all of our visitors on campus for lunch! As a reminder, all lunch visitors must sign up in advance. The Spring 2023 Lunch Visitor Sign-up can be found on Blackbaud under Resources. *Going forward, anyone signed up will also need to be listed in Blackbaud as an Emergency Contact or under Relationships (this can be found by logging into Blackbaud, selecting the Contact Card tab, and scrolling to the bottom). If the lunch visitor is not listed in Blackbaud, an email will need to be sent by the parent to receptionist@tcslions.org (for 1st-8th) or marna.bowen@tcslions.org (for Prek-K) in advance.*

Save The Date

You won't want to miss our Lower School End of Year Celebrations and programs!

  • Preschool plans are still being finalized. Details coming soon. 

  • Kindergarten Graduation will be Monday, May 22nd at 6:45pm. 

  • 1st-3rd grade will have their End of Year Programs and Awards on the evening of Monday, May 15th.

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 164

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

Published February 26, 2023

Volume 164

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Next Monday begins Read Across America week! I am looking forward to being a guest reader in many of our classrooms! Please be reminded of the information below for dress down days and our reading challenge. On another note, please be sure to read below regarding an updated procedure for lunch visitors. 

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

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

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

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

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

Lower School Reading Challenge

The Lower School is excited to announce that our classes will celebrate Read Across America through a friendly reading contest. The contest will begin Monday, February 27th and continue until Sunday, March 5th. 

Students will receive a reading log on Monday, February 27th to track their reading progress. Each night of the week, students will color in a ‘box’ for every 5 minutes they read per day. Students may read independently or with a parent. Please turn in the completed reading log on Monday, March 6th to your classroom teacher. A special prize will be given to the class who reads the most amount of minutes in their grade level! 

Lunch Visitors: Updated Procedure

We are enjoying all of our visitors on campus for lunch! As a reminder, all lunch visitors must sign up in advance. The Spring 2023 Lunch Visitor Sign-up can be found on Blackbaud under Resources. **Please ensure anyone signed up is also listed in Blackbaud as an Emergency Contact or under Relationships (this can be found by logging into Blackbaud, selecting the Contact Card tab, and scrolling to the bottom). If the lunch visitor is not listed in Blackbaud, an email will need to be sent by the parent to receptionist@tcslions.org (for 1st-8th) or marna.bowen@tcslions.org (for Prek-K) in advance.**

Last Week in Chapel

Last week in Chapel Pastor Kami began a 6 week series called “The Lord is My Shepherd”, which focuses on who God is based on Psalm 23. Each week the kids will learn 1 verse from David’s famous psalm and the first verse says, “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” Pastor Kami told the parable from Luke 15 about the shepherd who left 99 sheep in order to go find the missing one. The 3 main points to the lesson were:

  1. God wants to be OUR shepherd

  2. When we follow God, He gives us ALL that we need

  3. We must CHOOSE to make God our shepherd

Upcoming Dates

February

  • February 27-March 3 - Read Across America Week (with dress down days)

March

  • 16th - St. Patrick’s Dress Down Day (students may wear green tops with jeans or uniform bottoms)

  • 17th - Remote Learning Day

Save The Date

You won't want to miss our Lower School End of Year Celebrations and programs!

  • Preschool plans are still being finalized. Details coming soon. 

  • Kindergarten Graduation will be Monday, May 22nd at 6:45pm. 

  • 1st-3rd grade will have their End of Year Programs and Awards on the evening of Monday, May 15th.

Black History Month

We are excited to celebrate diversity with an emphasis on black history during the month of  February. While focusing on the words foundation, innovation, and transformation, each grade level will learn about various leaders and their contributions and influence on our society. Check your child's Blackbaud class page for further details.

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 163

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

Published February 19, 2023

Volume 163

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

Update: Our Students Are Rocking The Sight Word Challenge!

Our Lower School students continue to rock our Sight Word Challenge! In celebration, we want to commend our students for all their diligence, hard work and determination! We are so proud of these students and their accomplishments!

Our Total Participation is at 92%!! 

Shout Out to the Following Classes for 100% Participation!

  • 1st Grade – Ms. George

  • 2nd Grade – Mrs. Jones & Mrs. Holloway

  • 3rd Grade – Mrs. Jaroszewski,  Mrs. Burnett & Mrs. Akey

Special Recognition to the following 1st-3rd grade students for achieving the Gold Star status for completing 15 sight word  lists:

  • Myles Ball

  • Emily Caldwell

  • Hazel Dobbs

  • Adalyn Emory

  • Aiden Gaddy

  • Layla Hall

  • Scottlynn Hall

  • Stone Holsenback

  • Lilly Ingold

  • Olivia Ingold

  • Evan Jaroszewski

  • Brody Johnston

  • Addison Judd

  • Jaxson Malone

Special Recognition to the following 1st-3rd grade students for achieving the Silver Star status for completing 10 sight word  lists:

  • Hollace Almand

  • Sloane Anderson

  • Anora Anthony

  • Paislee Balaze

  • Ruby Bunder

  • Cameron Camper

  • Brooklyn Cobb

  • Madox Couey

  • Lucas Danyluk

  • Charlize deBeer

  • Emma Fellows

  • John Paul Gaylor

  • Jesse Glenn

  • Evelyn Harris

  • Jase Hearn

  • Malachi Hornsby

  • Coralie Huddleston

  • Conner Hurd

  • Mia Isidore

  • Daniel Jackson

  • Finley Joyner

  • Samantha Kelley

  • Kaleb Lorow

  • Cooper Lowery

  • Gabby Mauney

  • Chloe McNamer

  • Sebastian Mindas

  • Adelaide Moss

  • Anna Nix

  • Alex Nunally

  • Gunnar Pruitt

  • Carson Rock

  • Avery Smelley

  • Henry Statham

  • Morgan Steele

  • Caitlyn Stockman

  • Matthew Stockman

  • William Wallace

  • Colt Witcher

Lower School Reading Challenge

The Lower School is excited to announce that our classes will celebrate Read Across America through a friendly reading contest. The contest will begin Monday, February 27th and continue until Sunday, March 5th. 

Students will receive a reading log on Monday, February 27th to track their reading progress. Each night of the week, students will color in a ‘box’ for every 5 minutes they read per day. Students may read independently or with a parent. Please turn in the completed reading log on Monday, March 6th to your classroom teacher. A special prize will be given to the class who reads the most amount of minutes in their grade level!

Read Across America Week

We are looking forward to this fun week together! 

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

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

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

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

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

Upcoming Dates

February

  • 23rd - Elementary Talent Show

  • February 27-March 3 - Read Across America Week (see dress down days below)

March

  • 16th - St. Patrick’s Dress Down Day (students may wear green tops with jeans or uniform bottoms)

  • 17th - Remote Learning Day

Save The Date

You won't want to miss our Lower School End of Year Celebrations and programs!

  • Preschool plans are still being finalized. Details coming soon. 

  • Kindergarten Graduation will be Monday, May 22nd at 6:45pm. 

  • 1st-3rd grade will have their End of Year Programs and Awards on the evening of Monday, May 15th.

Black History Month

We are excited to celebrate diversity with an emphasis on black history during the month of  February. While focusing on the words foundation, innovation, and transformation, each grade level will learn about various leaders and their contributions and influence on our society. Check your child's Blackbaud class page for further details.

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 162

,

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

Published February 12, 2023

Volume 162

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

We had a very special Chapel service this past week as our students were able to participate in some unique ways. For the past month, we have been discussing our “Family Farm'' series. Just as a farmer plants seeds to grow a beautiful harvest, so do we plant seeds in our families. Students have been learning that it is important to plant the “right” seeds. We specifically discussed the seeds of Time, Affirmation, Prayer, Honor, Obedience, Faith, Forgiveness, and Commitment. 

Let me share with you the special ways our students contributed to our Chapel service. Eight third grade students participated in a panel discussion of ways they had planted one of the seeds in their families. I was so very proud as they each walked on the stage to tell their fellow students how they had specifically applied a spiritual truth to their daily lives. We also had a beautiful time of worship together led by our third grade students and also led by our kindergarten students in our early learning Chapel time. I am so proud of our students for their heart for the Lord and willingness to encourage other students in their faith.

Update: Our Students Are Rocking The Sight Word Challenge!

Our Lower School students continue to rock our Sight Word Challenge! In celebration, we want to commend our students for all their diligence, hard work and determination! We are so proud of these students and their accomplishments!

Our Total Participation is at 92%!! 

Shout Out to the Following Classes for 100% Participation!

  • 1st Grade – Ms. George

  • 2nd Grade – Mrs. Jones & Mrs. Holloway

  • 3rd Grade – Mrs. Jaroszewski,  Mrs. Burnett & Mrs. Akey

Special Recognition to the following 1st-3rd grade students for achieving the Gold Star status for completing 15 sight word  lists:

  • Myles Ball

  • Emily Caldwell

  • Hazel Dobbs

  • Adalyn Emory

  • Aiden Gaddy

  • Layla Hall

  • Scottlynn Hall

  • Stone Holsenback

  • Lilly Ingold

  • Olivia Ingold

  • Evan Jaroszewski

  • Brody Johnston

  • Addison Judd

  • Jaxson Malone

Special Recognition to the following 1st-3rd grade students for achieving the Silver Star status for completing 10 sight word  lists:

  • Hollace Almand

  • Sloane Anderson

  • Anora Anthony

  • Paislee Balaze

  • Ruby Bunder

  • Cameron Camper

  • Brooklyn Cobb

  • Madox Couey

  • Lucas Danyluk

  • Charlize deBeer

  • Emma Fellows

  • John Paul Gaylor

  • Jesse Glenn

  • Evelyn Harris

  • Jase Hearn

  • Malachi Hornsby

  • Coralie Huddleston

  • Conner Hurd

  • Mia Isidore

  • Daniel Jackson

  • Finley Joyner

  • Samantha Kelley

  • Kaleb Lorow

  • Cooper Lowery

  • Gabby Mauney

  • Chloe McNamer

  • Sebastian Mindas

  • Adelaide Moss

  • Anna Nix

  • Alex Nunally

  • Gunnar Pruitt

  • Carson Rock

  • Avery Smelley

  • Henry Statham

  • Morgan Steele

  • Caitlyn Stockman

  • Matthew Stockman

  • William Wallace

  • Colt Witcher

Lower School Reading Challenge

The Lower School is excited to announce that our classes will celebrate Read Across America through a friendly reading contest. The contest will begin Monday, February 27th and continue until Sunday, March 5th. 

Students will receive a reading log on Monday, February 27th to track their reading progress. Each night of the week, students will color in a ‘box’ for every 5 minutes they read per day. Students may read independently or with a parent. Please turn in the completed reading log on Monday, March 6th to your classroom teacher. A special prize will be given to the class who reads the most amount of minutes in their grade level!

Read Across America Week

We are looking forward to this fun week together! 

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

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

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

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

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

Upcoming Dates

February

  • 13th-17th - Winter Break

  • 23rd - Elementary Talent Show

  • February 27-March 3 - Read Across America Week (see dress down days below)

March

  • 16th - St. Patrick’s Dress Down Day (students may wear green tops with jeans or uniform bottoms)

  • 17th - Remote Learning Day

Save The Date

You won't want to miss our Lower School End of Year Celebrations and programs!

  • Preschool plans are still being finalized. Details coming soon. 

  • Kindergarten Graduation will be Monday, May 22nd at 6:45pm. 

  • 1st-3rd grade will have their End of Year Programs and Awards on the evening of Monday, May 15th.

Black History Month

We are excited to celebrate diversity with an emphasis on black history during the month of  February. While focusing on the words foundation, innovation, and transformation, each grade level will learn about various leaders and their contributions and influence on our society. Check your child's Blackbaud class page for further details.

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 161

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

Published February 5, 2023

Volume 161

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

Lower School Sweet Cart

The Lower School Sweet Cart is back for Valentine's Day! Students will have the option of purchasing a Valentine's Day treat for $1 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday next week. If you would like to participate, please send in $1 cash with your child. Looking forward to celebrating Valentine's day together!

Upcoming Dates

February

  • 10th - Superbowl Dress Down Day (students may wear football attire with jeans or uniform bottoms)

  • 23rd - Elementary Talent Show

  • February 27-March 3 - Read Across America Week (see dress down days below)

March

  • 16th - St. Patrick’s Day Dress Up (students may wear green with jeans or uniform bottoms)

  • 17th - Remote Learning Day

Last Week in Chapel

Our students have enjoyed studying the “Family Farm” series! Last week we learned about planting seeds of Faith, Forgiveness, and Commitment in our families. Students were encouraged to put God first in every area of their lives (planting the seed of FAITH). Through studying the story of Jacob and Esau, we learned about  forgiving others (planting the seed of FORGIVENESS). Finally, we learned about the importance of being committed to our family even when they hurt our feelings or make us mad (planting the seed of COMMITMENT). 

Power Verse: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33

Whatchagaddaknow: I Am Committed To Putting God First!

Save The Date

You won't want to miss our Lower School End of Year Celebrations and programs!

  • Preschool plans are still being finalized. Details coming soon. 

  • Kindergarten Graduation will be Monday, May 22nd at 6:45pm. 

  • 1st-3rd grade will have their End of Year Programs and Awards on the evening of Monday, May 15th.

Black History Month

We are excited to celebrate diversity with an emphasis on black history during the month of  February. While focusing on the words foundation, innovation, and transformation, each grade level will learn about various leaders and their contributions and influence on our society. Check your child's Blackbaud class page for further details.

Read Across America Week

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America the week of February 27-March 3. This will be a fun filled week in which we will celebrate reading while highlighting some of our favorite authors like Dr Seuss. We are looking forward to this fun week together! 

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

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

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

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

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

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 160

,

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

Published January 29, 2023

Volume 160

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

Go Church Campus

To allow personnel to focus on dismissal procedures, we will now be closing the doors to the reception office from 1:50-2:30pm each day at our Go Church campus. We will not be opening doors or receiving guests during this timeframe as our main focus will be on dismissing our students safely to their dismissal locations. If your student has an appointment, please plan to pick your child up prior to 1:50 or after 2:30pm. Thank you for understanding!

Upcoming Dates

February

  • 10th - Superbowl Dress Down Day (students may wear football attire with jeans or uniform bottoms)

  • 23rd - Elementary Talent Show

  • February 27-March 3 - Read Across America Week (see dress up days below)

March

  • 16th - St. Patrick’s Day Dress Up (students may wear green with jeans or uniform bottoms)

  • 17th - Remote Learning Day

Last Week in Chapel

In last week’s Chapel lesson about the “Family Farm”, we learned how important it is to plant the seeds of honor and obedience in our families. We learned the following principles:

  • We must honor our parents in everything we do.

  • Obedience may not be easy.

  • When we honor and obey our parents, we honor and obey God. 

Power Verse: “Children, always obey your parents, for this pleases the Lord.” Colossians 3:20

Whatchagaddaknow: I Will Honor And Obey. I Will Do What My Parents Say!

Save The Date

You won't want to miss our Lower School End of Year Celebrations and programs!

  • Preschool plans are still being finalized. Details coming soon. 

  • Kindergarten Graduation will be Monday, May 22nd at 6:45pm. 

  • 1st-3rd grade will have their End of Year Programs and Awards on the evening of Monday, May 15th.

Black History Month

We are excited to celebrate diversity with an emphasis on black history during the month of  February. While focusing on the words foundation, innovation, and transformation, each grade level will learn about various leaders and their contributions and influence on our society. Check your child's Blackbaud class page for further details.

Read Across America Week

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America the week of February 27-March 3. This will be a fun filled week in which we will celebrate reading while highlighting some of our favorite authors like Dr Seuss. We are looking forward to this fun week together! 

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

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

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

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

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

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 159

,

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

Published January 22, 2023

Volume 159

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

Go Church Campus

To allow personnel to focus on dismissal procedures, we will now be closing the doors to the reception office from 1:50-2:30pm each day at our Go Church campus. We will not be opening doors or receiving guests during this timeframe as our main focus will be on dismissing our students safely to their dismissal locations. If your student has an appointment, please plan to pick your child up prior to 1:50 or after 2:30pm. Thank you for understanding!

Upcoming Dates

February

  • 10th - Superbowl Dress Down Day (students may wear football attire with jeans or uniform bottoms)

  • 23rd - Elementary Talent Show

  • February 27-March 3 - Read Across America Week (see dress up days below)

March

  • 16th - St. Patrick’s Day Dress Up (students may wear green with jeans or uniform bottoms) - Please change to be consistent with the format of the page...St. Patrick's Day Dress Down

  • 17th - Remote Learning Day

Last Week in Chapel

We continued our series on the Family Farm. In this lesson we learned that we need to plant the seeds of time, affirmation, and prayer within our families. We discussed the following points:

  • Spending TIME with my family helps me know them better.

  • I AFFIRM my family with my words and actions.

  • A family that PRAYS together, stays together.

I challenged our students to seek ways to plant the seed of time, affirmation, and prayer in their families." It should say "seeds".

Power Verse: “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” I Thessalonians 5:11

Whatchagaddaknow: Gotta Spend Time And Affirm One Another; Gotta Pray For Your Father And Mother.

Black History Month

We are excited to celebrate diversity with an emphasis on black history during the month of  February. While focusing on the words foundation, innovation, and transformation, each grade level will learn about various leaders and their contributions and influence on our society. Check your child's Blackbaud class page for further details.

Sight Word CHALLENGE!

From now until Spring break we are challenging every Lower School student to enrich their reading fluency by dedicating the weeks ahead to improving sight word skills! Students will receive fun incentives and weekly shout outs! Our challenge began on Tuesday, January 17th! Be on the lookout for more information from your child's teacher, including fun ways to practice at home!

Read Across America Week

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America the week of February 27-March 3. This will be a fun filled week in which we will celebrate reading while highlighting some of our favorite authors like Dr Seuss. We are looking forward to this fun week together! 

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

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

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

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

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

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 158

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

Published January 15, 2023

Volume 158

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

We had such a wonderful time celebrating our grandparents during our Grandparent’s Day event! We appreciate the love, support, and influence our grandparents provide for their families. Thank you, Grandparents, for all you do! It is always a pleasure to welcome you on our campus!

Upcoming Dates

January

  • 16th - MLK Holiday (No School)

  • 18th - House Color Day 

  • 19th - 100th Day of School

  • 20th - 101st Day of School 

February

  • 23rd - Elementary Talent Show

Sight Word CHALLENGE!

From now until Spring break we are challenging every Lower School student to enrich their reading fluency by dedicating the weeks ahead to improving sight word skills! Students will receive fun incentives and weekly shout outs! Our challenge begins this Tuesday, January 17th! Be on the lookout for more information from your child's teacher, including fun ways to practice at home!

Last Week in Chapel

I am so excited to be back in Chapel teaching a new series! This series is called “Family Farm” and we will be comparing the ways our family is like a farm. In our first lesson we learned that just as a farmer plants seeds to grow food, we plant seeds in our family too. We learned that we must plant seeds of love, forgiveness, obedience, faith, and more. I encouraged our students to do their part in planting the very best seeds in their families. 

Power Verse: “Do not be misled……You will always harvest what you plant.” Galatians 6:7

Whatchagaddaknow: Whatever You Plant Is What You'll Get!

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 157

,

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

Published January 8, 2023

Volume 157

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

We had an awesome first week back to school! We are looking forward to a fantastic second semester! First-third grade students completed benchmark testing this week. We are excited to see how our students are progressing thus far this year!

Upcoming Dates

January

  • 9th - Report Cards Viewable at 4:00pm

  • 13th - Grandparents & Special Friends Day

  • 16th - MLK Holiday (No School)

  • 18th - House Color Day 

  • 19th - 100th Day of School

  • 20th - 101st Day of School

Last Week in Chapel

Returning next week

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 156

,

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

Published January 1, 2023

Volume 156

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I hope your family has enjoyed a wonderful Christmas break. We are excited to begin our second semester of the school year. Report cards for Quarter 2 grades will be viewable Monday, January 9th at 4:00pm on Blackbaud.

Christmas Tree Stroll:

Winning Class Tree AnnouncEment

I hope your family enjoyed this year’s Christmas Extravaganza! It truly was a special night! I would like to extend a big THANK YOU to our families for participating in decorating your class trees for the annual Christmas Tree Stroll event! We had nearly 30 trees that were each decorated so beautifully. We could not do this event without your help! We received almost 3,000 votes for our class Christmas trees!!

It is now time to announce our winning class!  Mrs. Hickman’s K4 class with “THE GRINCH: A Change of Heart Christmas” is our Christmas Tree Stroll Champion bringing in over 41% of the votes. Congratulations! Mrs. Hickman’s class will celebrate with a class donut party the week we return from break. I will be stopping by to present the class with the Christmas Tree Stroll CHAMPION TROPHY to display in their classroom for the remainder of the school year!!

Shout out to our 2nd and 3rd place Christmas trees with Mrs. Burnett’s “A Bright Christmas” taking second place and Mrs. Lackey’s “A Lackey Wacky Christmas!” taking third place! 

Thank you, Everyone, for making this event a success!

Upcoming Dates

January

  • 9th - Report Cards Viewable at 4:00pm

  • 13th - Grandparents & Special Friends Day

  • 16th - MLK Holiday (No School)

PickUp Patrol Begins This Week at Our

Go Church Campus

Have you registered yet for PickUp Patrol? If not, please register now. You may do so through the link sent to you on Monday, December 5.  

We will be using a system called PickUp Patrol  at our Go Church Campus ONLY to help us track dismissals. This system will be implemented on  Monday, January 3, 2023. It will help us ensure that our students are dismissed to their correct after-school destination. PLEASE NOTE:  Changes must be submitted by 1:00pm on the day of the change.  You will not be able to make changes after the 1:00pm deadline. 

Through December 15, emails to Christian.Wade@tcslions.org will be accepted for changes, but startingJanuary 3, all changes should be submitted through PickUp Patrol.

Last Week in Chapel

Returning next week

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 155

,

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

Published December 11, 2022

Volume 155

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

As we approach the last week of the semester, we have many exciting things happening! Our students will be practicing for their programs, participating in fun Christmas activities, dressing up for our Christmas spirit days, and much more!

Our Christmas Extravaganza is this Thursday, December 15th from 6:00-9:00pm. This is a spectacular holiday event for our Lower School families. We will have grade level performances, our Christmas Tree Stroll, food trucks, photo opportunities, winter- themed inflatables, a Christmas train, and more! Please visit https://tcslions.org/christmas-extravaganza/ for more info! We are anticipating a large crowd at this event. Please carpool with family if at all possible.

Please join us in collecting items for Trinity Church’s food pantry. Items may be sent in with your child Monday-Thursday or brought to the Christmas Extravaganza. Thank you for supporting our community!

Bloom Our Youth Organization

A BIG shoutout to our preschool and kindergarten families for supporting the Bloom’s Angel Tree. Our parents provided 140 toys for over 80 foster children! Thank you or your generosity! This is an outstanding representation of our Trinity community.

Upcoming Dates

December

  • 12th-15th - Christmas Spirit Dress Up Days

  • 15th - Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience

  • 16th - Remote Learning Day

January

  • January 13 - Grandparents Day

Christmas Spirit Week 

If students do not participate in our dress down spirit days, they should wear their regular uniform.

  • Monday, December 12: Candy Cane Day (Red and White)

  • Tuesday, December 13: Christmas Sweater Day (regular or ugly) and Christmas Socks

  • Wednesday, December 14: Cozy Christmas Day (Pajamas)

  • Thursday, December 15: Holiday Cheer Day (Red and Green)

Go Church Dismissal Reminder for PickUp Patrol

Have you registered yet for PickUp Patrol? If not, please register this week. You may do so through the link sent to you on Monday, December 5.  

We will be using a system called PickUp Patrol  at our Go Church Campus ONLY to help us track dismissals. This system will be implemented on  Monday, January 3, 2023. It will help us ensure that our students are dismissed to their correct after-school destination. PLEASE NOTE:  Changes must be submitted by 1:00pm on the day of the change.  You will not be able to make changes after the 1:00pm deadline.

Through December 15, emails to Christian.Wade@tcslions.org will be accepted for changes, but starting January 3, all changes should be submitted through PickUp Patrol.

Remote Learning Day, December 16th

As we head into Christmas break and wrap up semester one, we have a remote learning day on Friday, December 16th. Your child’s teacher will send home an optional packet of Christmas activities for your child to complete. Since the holidays are a great opportunity to make family memories, we are sending home a Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt and a Family Bingo Card with fun Christmas activities to complete together throughout the break.

Last Week in Chapel

Last week in Chapel we finished our series called “Never Forget.” Over the last 7 weeks we have been learning about many important things that God wants us to remember. Pastor Kami taught that we must “Care for Others Like Jesus Would” and we memorized Psalm 145:9, which says, “The Lord is good to everyone. He shows compassion for all His creation.” 

We looked at Matthew 20 when Jesus made time to heal 2 blind beggars. Aren’t you so thankful that Jesus always has time for us and sets the example for us in how to love and care for others? We were challenged to look around and see those who are feeling lonely or left out and to go out of our way to show them God’s love.

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 154

,

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

Published December 4, 2022

Volume 154

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Our Christmas Extravaganza is quickly approaching on Thursday, December 15th from 6:00-9:00pm. This is a spectacular holiday event for our Lower School families. We will have grade level performances, our Christmas Tree Stroll, food trucks, photo opportunities, winter- themed inflatables, a Christmas train, and more! This year, we are hosting a food drive to collect food items for Trinity Church’s food pantry. Please visit https://tcslions.org/christmas-extravaganza/ for more info!

Upcoming Dates

December

  • 7th  - House Color Day

  • 12th-15th - Christmas Spirit Dress Up Days

  • 15th - Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience

  • 16th - Remote Learning Day

January

  • January 13 - Grandparents Day

Christmas Spirit Week 

If students do not participate in our dress down spirit days, they should wear their regular uniform.

  • Monday, December 12: Candy Cane Day (Red and White)

  • Tuesday, December 13: Christmas Sweater Day (regular or ugly) and Christmas Socks

  • Wednesday, December 14: Cozy Christmas Day (Pajamas)

  • Thursday, December 15: Holiday Cheer Day (Red and Green)

Lower School Sweet Sleigh

The Lower School Sweet Sleigh is back this Christmas season! Students will have the option of purchasing Christmas or birthday cart treats for $1 and $2 through December 9th. Treats will be available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you would like to participate, please send in cash with your child.

Remote Learning Day, December 16th

As we head into Christmas break and wrap up semester one, we have a remote learning day on Friday, December 16th. Your child’s teacher will send home an optional packet of Christmas activities for your child to complete. Since the holidays are a great opportunity to make family memories, we are sending home a Family Bingo Card with fun Christmas activities to complete together throughout the break.

Important Update to Dismissal at Go Church Campus

We are excited about a new tool that we will implemented for our Go Church Campus only which started the Monday after Thanksgiving!  It's called PickUp Patrol, and it will streamline our dismissal process for our Early Learning grades (PreK4 and Kindergarten).  

Since we have three different options for each student at dismissal at Go Church, with a number of students' whose dismissal could change on any given day, we are going to use this tool to ensure the safety and correct dismissal for each child every day. 

Please watch for an introduction email regarding PickUp Patrol and open it right away to register.  You will be able to set and confirm your dismissal plan and get instructions on how to use the tool for when your student's dismissal plans change.

Last Week in Chapel

Last week in Chapel we learned about how Jesus can forgive any sin. Our friends Kevin & Riley led us in worship to “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High,” and Pastor Kami taught the Bible story of Jesus and His conversation with the 2 thieves while they were all on the cross. From 2 Peter 3:9 we learned that it is never too late to repent (not “re-paint”) from our sins. Jesus wants us to ask Him to forgive us and He always will when we ask.

Uniform Reminders

Please take note of the following dress code requirements:

  • Plain style shorts or long pants, black, khaki, or gray 

  • No cargo style pants/shorts, no denim, jeggings or leggings

  • To see the Elementary Uniform Policy, please click here updated uniform policies

As the weather turns cooler, please keep in mind the following information regarding our uniform policy for K-5th grades:

  • Long sleeve shirt (solid black, white, gray) can be worn under a uniform shirt for warmth.

  • Solid white or black tights are also permitted.

  • Solid black leggings are permitted but only if worn under skirts or dresses. 

  • Cardigan sweater, button down, black, gray, or white

  • Trinity branded spirit wear outerwear (jacket, sweatshirt, etc.) may be worn over a uniform shirt.

NOTE: Only approved TCS uniform jackets, sweatshirts or sweaters may be worn in the classroom. No outside jackets, coats, or other outerwear may be worn except when going outside.

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 153

,

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

Published November 27, 2022

Volume 153

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

Upcoming Dates

December

  • 7th  - House Color Day

  • 15th - Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience

  • 16th - Remote Learning Day

January

  • January 13 - Grandparents Day

Important Update to Dismissal at Go Church Campus

We are excited about a new tool that we will be implementing for our Go Church Campus only starting the Monday after Thanksgiving!  It's called PickUp Patrol, and it will streamline our dismissal process for our Early Learning grades (PreK4 and Kindergarten).

Since we have three different options for each student at dismissal at Go Church, with a number of students' whose dismissal could change on any given day, we are going to use this tool to ensure the safety and correct dismissal for each child every day.

Please watch for an introduction email regarding PickUp Patrol and open it right away to register.  You will be able to set and confirm your dismissal plan and get instructions on how to use the tool for when your student's dismissal plans change.

Christmas Spirit Week 

If students do not participate in our dress down spirit days, they should wear their regular uniform.

  • Monday, December 13: Candy Cane Day (Red and White)

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

  • Wednesday, December 15: Cozy Christmas Day (Pajamas)

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

Christmas Extravaganza Event

Save The Date! Our Lower School Christmas Extravaganza event will be Thursday, December 15th from 6:00-9:00pm. This is a highlight of the year that includes musical programs and Christmas themed family festivities. More details to come as the event draws near!

Uniform Reminders

Please take note of the following dress code requirements:

  • Plain style shorts or long pants, black, khaki, or gray 

  • No cargo style pants/shorts, no denim, jeggings or leggings

  • To see the Elementary Uniform Policy, please click here updated uniform policies

As the weather turns cooler, please keep in mind the following information regarding our uniform policy for K-5th grades:

  • Long sleeve shirt (solid black, white, gray) can be worn under a uniform shirt for warmth.

  • Solid white or black tights are also permitted.

  • Solid black leggings are permitted but only if worn under skirts or dresses. 

  • Cardigan sweater, button down, black, gray, or white

  • Trinity branded spirit wear outerwear (jacket, sweatshirt, etc.) may be worn over a uniform shirt.

NOTE: Only approved TCS uniform jackets, sweatshirts or sweaters may be worn in the classroom. No outside jackets, coats, or other outerwear may be worn except when going outside.

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with

Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

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Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 152

,

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

Published November 20, 2022

Volume 152

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

I am so grateful for each of our families. It is a privilege and honor to partner with you in your child’s education. I pray you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving! 

“I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30

Upcoming Dates

November

  • 21st-25th - THANKSGIVING BREAK

December

  • 7th  - House Color Day

  • 15th - Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience

  • 16th - Remote Learning Day

January

  • January 13 - Grandparents Day

Important Update to Dismissal at Go Church Campus

We are excited about a new tool that we will be implementing for our Go Church Campus only starting the Monday after Thanksgiving!  It's called PickUp Patrol, and it will streamline our dismissal process for our Early Learning grades (PreK4 and Kindergarten).  

Since we have three different options for each student at dismissal at Go Church, with a number of students' whose dismissal could change on any given day, we are going to use this tool to ensure the safety and correct dismissal for each child every day.  

Please watch for an introduction email regarding PickUp Patrol and open it right away to register.  You will be able to set and confirm your dismissal plan and get instructions on how to use the tool for when your student's dismissal plans change.

Last Week In Chapel

Last week in Chapel we talked about Giving Thanks. Our main point was that we “Will be Thankful Every Single Day!” Pastor Kami shared the story of Jesus healing the 10 lepers, but how only 1 returned to say thank you to Jesus. We want to have an attitude of gratitude as we remember that every good and perfect gift comes from our Heavenly Father. We talked about how gratitude starts in our hearts and how it’s not enough to simply feel thankful; we need to express our gratitude.

Our Bible verse was Psalm 118:1 “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever!”

We also gave thanks for the 137 shoeboxes turned in by our 1-3 graders and the 93 shoeboxes given by our pre-K and Kindergarteners. We prayed for every boy and girl who will receive these boxes, that their hearts will be open to the Gospel message they will hear and that they will recognize that Jesus loves them and has given His life for them. We thanked God, in faith, that we will see these shoebox recipients in heaven one day!

Christmas Spirit Week 

If students do not participate in our dress down spirit days, they should wear their regular uniform.

  • Monday, December 13: Candy Cane Day (Red and White)

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

  • Wednesday, December 15: Cozy Christmas Day (Pajamas)

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

Uniform Reminders

Please take note of the following dress code requirements:

  • Plain style shorts or long pants, black, khaki, or gray 

  • No cargo style pants/shorts, no denim, jeggings or leggings

  • To see the Elementary Uniform Policy, please click here updated uniform policies

As the weather turns cooler, please keep in mind the following information regarding our uniform policy for K-5th grades:

  • Long sleeve shirt (solid black, white, gray) can be worn under a uniform shirt for warmth.

  • Solid white or black tights are also permitted.

  • Solid black leggings are permitted but only if worn under skirts or dresses. 

  • Cardigan sweater, button down, black, gray, or white

  • Trinity branded spirit wear outerwear (jacket, sweatshirt, etc.) may be worn over a uniform shirt.

NOTE: Only approved TCS uniform jackets, sweatshirts or sweaters may be worn in the classroom. No outside jackets, coats, or other outerwear may be worn except when going outside.

Uniform Reminders

Please take note of the following dress code requirements:

  • Plain style shorts or long pants, black, khaki, or gray 

  • No cargo style pants/shorts, no denim, jeggings or leggings

  • To see the Elementary Uniform Policy, please click here updated uniform policies

As the weather turns cooler, please keep in mind the following information regarding our uniform policy for K-5th grades:

  • Long sleeve shirt (solid black, white, gray) can be worn under a uniform shirt for warmth.

  • Solid white or black tights are also permitted.

  • Solid black leggings are permitted but only if worn under skirts or dresses. 

  • Cardigan sweater, button down, black, gray, or white

  • Trinity branded spirit wear outerwear (jacket, sweatshirt, etc.) may be worn over a uniform shirt.

NOTE: Only approved TCS uniform jackets, sweatshirts or sweaters may be worn in the classroom. No outside jackets, coats, or other outerwear may be worn except when going outside.

Christmas Extravaganza Event

Save The Date! Our Lower School Christmas Extravaganza event will be Thursday, December 15th from 6:00-9:00pm. This is a highlight of the year that includes musical programs and Christmas themed family festivities. More details to come as the event draws near!

House System Competition 

Check out who is leading the competition at www.tcshouses.weebly.com.

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 151

,

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

Published November 13, 2022

Volume 151

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Thanksgiving Celebrations

We are excited to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with our students on Friday, November 18th. Each grade level celebrates in a variety of different ways. See below for a general description of what your child’s class has planned. Please view your child’s Blackbaud class page for more specific details.

Preschool: It’s one of our favorite times of the year! Our littlest Trinity Lions will be blessing us with a special Thanksgiving themed performance. We ask that your child wear Fall attire. After performing, our preschool students will have a class party in the cafeteria. All events take place at our Go Church campus.

Preschool Performance Times:

  • 9:00am (Mrs. Farr, Mrs. Hickman, Mrs. Calvert)

  • 10:00am (Mrs. Calhoun, Mrs. Zarlenga)

  • 11:00am (Mrs. Byrom, Mrs. Judy, Mrs. Spurgeon)

Kindergarten: Our kindergarten students will celebrate Thanksgiving with a classroom party. Parents are invited to join us. Our precious kindergarteners have prepared a few fun surprises for their parents.  All activities will take place in your child’s classroom. 

1st-3rd Grades: We are looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving in our elementary classrooms. Each grade will have fun activities centered around Thanksgiving. Students will also enjoy a Thanksgiving party in their classrooms. These parties will take place throughout the day and will be for the students only.

Upcoming Dates

November

  • 16th - House Color Day for 1st-3rd

  • 18th - Thanksgiving Celebration

  • 21st-25th - THANKSGIVING BREAK

December

  • 15th - Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience

  • 16th - Remote Learning Day

Operation Christmas Child

Information related to this year’s boxes went home this week with all shoeboxes being turned in at chapel on Wednesday, November 16.

Last Week In Chapel

Last week in chapel we learned that God is with us in the storms of life. Pastor Kami taught the Bible story of Jesus calming the storm from Mark 4:35-41. In this passage Jesus directed the disciples to get in the boat with Him to cross to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus quickly fell asleep after a long day of teaching, and the disciples became overwhelmed with fear as a huge storm arose all around them. They woke Jesus saying, “Don’t you care that we are going to drown?!” Jesus rebuked and calmed both the storm and His disciples. From this Gospel account we can learn that storms come - even when we’re following Jesus. Storms don’t scare Jesus. And when storms come, we need to remember that Jesus is in the boat with us.

Our Bible verse was John 14:17b - “...And the peace I give is a gift that the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid."

Uniform Reminders

Please take note of the following dress code requirements:

  • Plain style shorts or long pants, black, khaki, or gray 

  • No cargo style pants/shorts, no denim, jeggings or leggings

  • To see the Elementary Uniform Policy, please click here updated uniform policies

As the weather turns cooler, please keep in mind the following information regarding our uniform policy for K-5th grades:

  • Long sleeve shirt (solid black, white, gray) can be worn under a uniform shirt for warmth.

  • Solid white or black tights are also permitted.

  • Solid black leggings are permitted but only if worn under skirts or dresses. 

  • Cardigan sweater, button down, black, gray, or white

  • Trinity branded spirit wear outerwear (jacket, sweatshirt, etc.) may be worn over a uniform shirt.

NOTE: Only approved TCS uniform jackets, sweatshirts or sweaters may be worn in the classroom. No outside jackets, coats, or other outerwear may be worn except when going outside.

Christmas Extravaganza Event

Save The Date! Our Lower School Christmas Extravaganza event will be Thursday, December 15th from 6:00-9:00pm. This is a highlight of the year that includes musical programs and Christmas themed family festivities. More details to come as the event draws near!

Trinity @ Go Church Bus Transportation

If your preschool or kindergarten student rides the bus to main campus in the afternoons, please be sure to inform us of any changes to your daily plan by 1:00pm each day. Please email Christian Wade (christian.wade@tcslions.org) and your classroom teacher for all changes regarding your child’s dismissal schedule. 

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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

,

Inside the Pride Lower School News - Volume 150

,

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

Published November 6, 2022

Volume 150

 

Sherry Randolph - Early Learning & Lower School Principal

 

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

Praise the Lord! We have so much to be thankful for! We are excited to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with our students on Friday, November 18th. Each grade level celebrates in a variety of different ways. See below for a general description of what your child’s class has planned. Please view your child’s Blackbaud class page for more specific details.

Preschool: It’s one of our favorite times of the year! Our littlest Trinity Lions will be blessing us with a special Thanksgiving themed performance. We ask that your child wear Fall attire. After performing, our preschool students will have a class party in the cafeteria. All events take place at our Go Church campus.

Preschool Performance Times:

  • 9:00am (Mrs. Farr, Mrs. Hickman, Mrs. Calvert)

  • 10:00am (Mrs. Calhoun, Mrs. Zarlenga)

  • 11:00am (Mrs. Byrom, Mrs. Judy, Mrs. Spurgeon)

Kindergarten: Our kindergarten students will celebrate Thanksgiving with a classroom party. Parents are invited to join us. Our precious kindergarteners have prepared a few fun surprises for their parents.  All activities will take place in your child’s classroom. 

1st-3rd Grades: We are looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving in our elementary classrooms. Each grade will have fun activities centered around Thanksgiving. Students will also enjoy a Thanksgiving party in their classrooms. These parties will take place throughout the day and will be for the students only.

Upcoming Dates

November

  • 16th - House Color Day for 1st-3rd

  • 18th - Thanksgiving Celebration

  • 21st-25th - THANKSGIVING BREAK

December

  • 15th - Christmas Extravaganza: A Lower School Family Holiday Experience

  • 16th - Remote Learning Day

Operation Christmas Child

Information related to this year’s boxes will go home the week of November 7 with all shoeboxes being turned in at chapel on Wednesday, November 16.

Last Week In Chapel

This week in Chapel Pastor Kami told the story from Mark 2:1-12 of the lame man whose 4 friends brought him to Jesus to be healed. They loved him enough to do whatever necessary to make sure their friend met Jesus. Before Jesus healed this man born lame, He forgave his sins.

Jesus knows that more than physical healing, we all need spiritual healing that only He can provide. We show our friends that we love them by bringing them to Jesus too and by sharing the gift of His love with them.

Our Bible Verse this week was Mark 16:15, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to everyone.”

Pastor Kami also reminded our kids that a great way we can share the message of Jesus with others is through Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. Information will be going out on Monday in the purple folders. All shoeboxes are due in Chapel on Wednesday, November 16.

Uniform Reminders

Please take note of the following dress code requirements:

  • Plain style shorts or long pants, black, khaki, or gray 

  • No cargo style pants/shorts, no denim, jeggings or leggings

  • To see the Elementary Uniform Policy, please click here updated uniform policies

As the weather turns cooler, please keep in mind the following information regarding our uniform policy for K-5th grades:

  • Long sleeve shirt (solid black, white, gray) can be worn under a uniform shirt for warmth.

  • Solid white or black tights are also permitted.

  • Solid black leggings are permitted but only if worn under skirts or dresses. 

  • Cardigan sweater, button down, black, gray, or white

  • Trinity branded spirit wear outerwear (jacket, sweatshirt, etc.) may be worn over a uniform shirt.

NOTE: Only approved TCS uniform jackets, sweatshirts or sweaters may be worn in the classroom. No outside jackets, coats, or other outerwear may be worn except when going outside.

Christmas Extravaganza Event

Save The Date! Our Lower School Christmas Extravaganza event will be Thursday, December 15th from 6:00-9:00pm. This is a highlight of the year that includes musical programs and Christmas themed family festivities. More details to come as the event draws near!

Trinity @ Go Church Bus Transportation

If your preschool or kindergarten student rides the bus to main campus in the afternoons, please be sure to inform us of any changes to your daily plan by 1:00pm each day. Please email Christian Wade (christian.wade@tcslions.org) and your classroom teacher for all changes regarding your child’s dismissal schedule. 

Elementary Clubs

Our students love to participate in our elementary clubs. These clubs are designed for 1st-5th grade students and meet after school dismisses.

Staying Informed and Up-to-date with Classroom Happenings

To stay informed of what’s happening in your child’s classroom, please login into Blackbaud weekly. You will be able to see information such as weekly classroom announcements, upcoming events, weekly academic focus, grades, attendance, etc. This is the key to staying informed and replaces hardcopy newsletters. I encourage you to login each week. Information will be updated each Sunday at 5pm.

Accessing your child's class information weekly:

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

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

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

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

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

Administrative Contacts

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