Inside the Pride Middle School News - Volume 224

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

Published July 14, 2024

Volume 224

 

Adam Vinson - Middle School Principal

 

A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON

As we look towards the start of the school year, I want to personally invite you to two of our kickoff events for the 2024-2025 year. On Sunday, August 4, we will have our Welcome to the Roar celebration, complete with blow-ups, food options, etc. This is always a great way to celebrate the start of all the LORD has in store for the coming year. In addition, on August 5, we will have our Meet the Teacher orientation day. This is a great opportunity to come walk your child’s schedule, meet teachers, etc. Please note the specific time slots of your family below. We look forward to seeing you in a few short weeks!

Meet the Teacher Details

  • Families with last name beginning with A-L = 9:30-11:30am (drop-in time slot)

  • Families with last name beginning with M-Z = 1:30-3:30pm (drop-in time slot)

Student schedules are under development currently and will be released later this month. Please be praying for our team as we work to build the best schedule possible for your child for this new school year. If you did not submit your child’s class requests by our deadline or were accepted this summer and did not have the opportunity, please reach out to Kristan Peavy (kristan.peavy@tcslions.org) who oversees our scheduling process.

Note the daily schedule for Middle School below. 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

  • 8:00-8:50 1st Period

  • 8:55-9:45 2nd Period

  • 9:50-10:40 3rd Period

  • 10:45-11:20 Lunch

  • 11:25-12:15 4th Period

  • 12:20-1:10 5th Period

  • 1:15-2:10 6th Period (w/Snack Time)

  • 2:15-2:45 7th Period (electives)

  • 2:50-3:30 Dismissal

Wednesday (Chapel Day)

  • 8:00-8:20 D-Groups (divided by Houses)

  • 8:25-9:00 Chapel

  • 9:05-9:50 2nd Period

  • 9:55-10:40 3rd Period

  • 10:45-11:20 Lunch

  • 11:25-12:10 4th Period

  • 12:15-1:00 5th Period

  • 1:05-1:55 6th Period (w/Snack Time)

  • 2:00-2:45 1st Period

  • 2:50-3:30 Dismissal

UPDATE: PE UNIFORMS

We are strongly encouraging our middle school parents to purchase PE uniform items from our school store for this upcoming school year. The items available provide a name plate on the shirts and shorts for student names to be written, which will help eliminate lost items in the locker room. While PE uniforms will not be required, we will be enforcing a more clear dress code for PE this year. Please use this link to familiarize yourself with this year’s dress guidelines. Note: Pajama pants are not acceptable PE attire.

REMINDER: SUMMER READING OPPORTUNITY 

There is NO REQUIRED SUMMER READING, but our team has put together a list of suggested books and resources if your child would like to continue reading over the summer. Students who read 3 books from the suggested list will receive an incentive the first week we are back in August. Check out our suggested list here.

REMINDER: SUMMER MATH HELP

Use this document to review information from Ms. Paige Whitaker, our Math Curriculum Coordinator, regarding grade level skills your child may need to work on over the summer to ensure a smooth transition for next year. These suggestions are great for parents looking to reinforce concepts over the summer or for those just looking to keep their child sharp over the break.

REMINDER: COMMUNITY SERVICE FORM - 10 REQUIRED HOURS FOR 2024-2025

Don’t forget, your child can earn community service hours this summer that count towards next year’s requirements. As a reminder, middle school students need 10 hours of service prior to May 5, 2025 to receive full credit. You can access the form for recording hours as well as learn more specific information about the requirements here.

IN PROGRESS: SUPPLY LISTS FOR 2024-2025

We will be finalizing our supply lists in the next couple of weeks as we add any additional items needed by recently hired teachers. In the meantime, feel free to start purchasing the items already added to the list. 

AUGUST BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS

Mark your calendars for these special days to kickoff the new year. More details to come!

  • Sunday night, August 4 = WELCOME TO THE ROAR - a block party style event for all of our new and returning TCS families

  • Monday, August 5 = MEET MY TEACHER DAY - an opportunity to walk through schedules, meet teachers, etc. 

  • Tuesday, August 6 = FIRST DAY OF CLASSES = the new school year begins!

8th GRADE SPIRITUAL RETREAT

SIGN UP NOW BY USING THIS LINK: https://forms.gle/5FRQ9UVvkHy9KgUa6 

We are excited to kick off the school year with our annual 8th grade trip to Snowbird Outfitters in Andrews, NC. This retreat offers a chance for our students to build relationships with their peers and teachers, engage in meaningful worship and teaching opportunities, experience challenging and thrilling outdoor activities, and much, much more! 

  • WHEN? - Sept 4-6

  • WHERE? - Snowbird Outfitters in Andrews, NC (www.swoutfitters.com) 

  • COST? - $175 (includes transportation, food, recreation)

MIDDLE SCHOOL RESOURCES

24/25 SCHOOL CALENDAR: Stay in the know about upcoming breaks and holidays. 

THRIVAL GUIDE: Learn more about how to not just survive, but “thrive” during middle school at TCS with thoughts and tips from our team.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM: WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

Principal 

Director of Academics and Student Development 

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

  • Kristn Peavy (kristan.peavy@tcslions.org) - Mrs. Peavy provides direction and guidance related to each grade level’s curriculum. 

Academic Coordinator

  • Melissa Lanier (melissa.lanier@tcslions.org) - Mrs. Lanier oversees our class placement and return-to-academics process for students who have been absent. 

Director of Spiritual Development