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Inside the Pride Middle School News - Volume 123

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

Published April 1, 2022

Volume 123

Adam Vinson - Middle School Principal



A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON

Have a great Spring Break and enjoy the extended time with family and friends!


HOW ARE WE DOING?

Let me know how our team is doing in keeping you informed about your child’s education this year. If you are lacking communication regarding one of your child’s classes, please let me know so I can help! adam.vinson@tcslions.org


LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Pastor BJ Cobb from First Baptist Senoia spoke to our students from Philippians 2 regarding both the “bigness” and “closeness” of God. The God of the universe rules and reigns and is certainly big enough to handle all of our needs, but He is also faithful to come close to us so that He is aware of the needs we have too. Thank you Pastor BJ for faithfully bringing this word of encouragement to our student body!


LIONS OF THE WEEK

Students who were recognized this week by their teachers for their exceptional example set in their recent performance, attitude or action.

  • 6th Grade = Kennedie Callen

  • 7th Grade = Braeden Staffins

  • 8th Grade = Colton Thomas


APRIL MEMORY VERSES: JAMES 1:12-15

Help your child learn their memory verses over the course of this month. 

12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. 14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.


APRIL HABITUDES MOMENT 

Check out the leadership principles our students are learning this month! Learn more about our Habitudes curriculum here. 

  • 6th = Discipline Bridge - Personal discipline is the bridge to the goal.

    • Lesson Summary = Leaders don’t build character without crossing the bridge of discipline. Personal discipline is like a bridge that crosses from where you are to where you want to be. It gets you where you want to go.  

  • 7th = The Gardener's Job - Healthy environments are key to developing others.  

    • Lesson Summary = A gardener’s primary job is to nurture the development of his plants. Likewise, good leaders center their agendas on growing their team members. Leaders are to be good mentors and invest their lives in others. Their key job is not doing programs or distributing products, but developing people.  

  • 8th = Tank Half Empty or Full? - Replace discontentment with dissatisfaction 

    • Lesson Summary = It's an age-old question: Is it half-empty or half-full? The answer is both, depending on whether you're emptying it or filling it. In life, we must replace discontentment, where we see things as half-empty, with dissatisfaction, where we strive to fill things more.


MARK YOUR CALENDARS: UPCOMING MIDDLE SCHOOL DATES

  • Week of April 4 = SPRING BREAK

  • Friday, April 15 = GOOD FRIDAY (NO SCHOOL)

  • Week of May 2-6 = IOWA Standardized Testing

  • Monday, May 2 = Orchestra Concert

  • Tuesday, May 3 = Band Concert

  • Wednesday, May 4 = MS Talent Show (during school day)

  • Monday, May 9 = Chorus Concert 

  • May 10-13 = 7th Grade Trip to the Ark/Creation Museum

  • May 12-13 = 6th Grade Trip to Huntsville/Chattanooga 

  • Week of May 23-26 = Half Day Schedule

    • Monday, May 23 = Math and Science End of Course Assessments

    • Tuesday, May 24 = English and History End of Course Assessments 

  • Tuesday, May 24 = 8th Grade Graduation (7:00pm)

  • Wednesday, May 25 = 8th Grade Class Party

  • Thursday, May 26 = 6th and 7th Grade Class Parties



A GLIMPSE INSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Spring is here, and our classrooms are buzzing with excitement.  Check out what’s been happening in our upper elementary classrooms this month:

Mrs. Akins’ class studied fossils this month and were able to cast their own.

Mr. Veal’s class learned about Roman history and built their own chariots.

Mr. Sandefur’s class pulled out the microscopes to study plant cells!

Mrs. Huddleston’s class has been reading and studying poetry. They chose from Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost poems to create a poster to represent the theme.

Mrs. Hasty’s class has been studying thermal energy and electricity. Students investigated with glow sticks and circuits.

8th grade STEAM had some fun with virtual reality technology this month!


IMPORTANT LINKS


REMINDER: ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCES

The following steps should be taken for reporting absences for Pre-K - 8th grade:

  • Send excuses for absences, including doctor’s notes to attendance@tcslions.org.

  • Send PRE-ABSENCE REQUESTS (family trips, etc.) to Kasey Hanson (kasey.hanson@tcslions.org) via your child’s 1st period teacher. 

If your child has to miss class this year due to sickness or quarantine, check out our process below for getting your child caught up on missing work and assignments.  

  • WHAT IF MY CHILD IS ABSENT 1-2 DAYS? - Have your child connect with their teachers upon their return to the classroom. We will not send makeup work home for sick absences of this length. 

  • WHAT IF MY CHILD IS ABSENT 3+ DAYS? - Reach out to Kasey Hanson (Return to Academics Coordinator) so we can best determine a makeup plan for your child. 

  • NOTE: If your child is sick, we want your child to focus on resting and healing before worrying about missing assignments. Please know our teachers will work diligently to help your child catch up once they are feeling well enough to complete assignments.


MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACTS

  • 6th Grade Academic Coordinator - Melissa Lanier (melissa.lanier@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. Lanier can assist you with any academic-related needs for 6th grade.

  • 7th and 8th Grade Academic Coordinator - Emily Walter (emily.walter@tcslions.org)

    • Miss Walter can assist you with any academic-related needs for 7th/8th grade. 

  • Middle School RTA Coordinator - Kasey Hanson (kasey.hanson@tcslions.org

    • Mrs. Hanson can assist you with makeup work due to any extended absences.

  • Director of Student Life - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org)

    • Mrs. McBurnett oversees our special events and field trips while also handling our middle school counseling duties. 

  • Director of Student Development - Dylan Higgins (dylan.higgins@tcslions.org)

    • Mr. Higgins oversees the spiritual development of our student body while also assisting with academic needs your child may have. 

  • Director of Skills Development - Jenn Opsahl (jennifer.opsahl@tcslions.org

    • Mrs. Opsahl oversees our Skills Development Program. 

  • Dean of Students - Ryan Tipton (ryan.tipton@tcslions.org)

    • Mr. Tipton addresses any disciplinary issues throughout the year.