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Inside the Pride Middle School News - Volume 124

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

Published April 10, 2022

Volume 124

Adam Vinson - Middle School Principal



A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON

Returning next week


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


LIONS OF THE WEEK

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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

  • 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


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.