Inside the Pride Middle School News - Volume 286

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

Published November 9, 2025

Volume 286

 

Adam Vinson - Middle School Principal

 

A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON

You are invited to join me for our second Coffee with the Principal of this school year! I’m looking forward to gathering once again to share updates and to receive feedback on how this year is going. Please use the form below to RSVP if you are able to come and check out the additional details too!

WHEN: Thursday, November 20 from 8:15-9:15am

WHERE: School cafeteria..aka The Gathering Place

WHAT: A time to discuss the current year with a special focus on these topics…

  • Sex Ed, Gender Identity and all the other stuff - how can we partner together?

  • Staggering dismissal times - would it help eliminate the dreaded car line?
    SIGN UP TO JOIN US ON NOV 20: https://forms.gle/uHnkLZg8xezbKuv5A

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR 

  • Nov 18: Family Night - no homework or assessments

  • Nov 19: OCC Shoeboxes Due

  • Nov 20: Coffee with the Principal

  • Nov 24-28: Thanksgiving Break 

  • Dec 15-18: MS Exam Week

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES

It’s that wonderful time of year again when Trinity Christian School partners with Operation Christmas Child (OCC) to pack shoebox gifts for children in need! OCC is the largest project of Samaritan’s Purse, with a mission to share God’s love in a tangible way and, together with local churches worldwide, spread the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of all nations. 

Learn More HERE

ANNUAL DRESS DOWN FUNDRAISER

It’s almost time for our students’ favorite time of year! That’s right, with Christmas around the corner, we will be offering our special dress down opportunity which allows students to wear pajama pants or sweats pants along with Crocs throughout most of December for ONLY $25! All funds raised will help offset the cost of our middle school overnight experiences. 

Don’t be caught in dress code or uniform this holiday season! Come relaxed as we celebrate the Christmas season! Check out the details below. 

  • COST: $25 - a form will be sent out next week for payment purposes. 

  • DATES: Nov 20 and 21 and Dec 1-12)

  • DETAILS: Students may wear sweatpants/pajama pants and/or Crocs. Students must wear TCS-approved dress code shirts/spiritwear/outerwear

QUARTER 1 SURVEY REMINDER

Did you miss this information last week?

Here at TCS, we value the feedback of our parents as your thoughts and insight help us improve on the experience we are striving to provide to each student here at Trinity. We would be grateful if you would take the time to complete our Q1 survey to provide feedback on the first 9 weeks of school. Each year I read through every submission with a goal of growing and learning in my role here. I appreciate any feedback you would like to provide. 

LIONS OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER

Congratulations to our October Lions of the Month! These students were nominated by their Bible teachers for their exceptional work and example this past month. We are so grateful for the work the Lord is doing in our students’ lives and how they are finding opportunities to express their faith boldly each day here at school. Great job lions!

6th Grade

  • Emery Griffin

  • Tomasso Lawson

  • Leland Kidd

  • Mason Payne

7th Grade

  • Elie Oh

  • Addison Longo

  • Rowe Adams (absent for picture)

  • Seth Paschal

8th Grade

  • Ian Stewart

  • Brody Johnson

  • Chandler Hanning

  • Cooper Early

FAMILY NIGHT ON NOVEMBER 18

Our next family night is coming up soon! Remember, there will be NO HOMEWORK to complete and NO ASSESSMENTS to study for on this night. Enjoy the slower evening together as a family!

DISCIPLESHIP DAY COMING SOON

We are extremely excited about this year’s middle school DISCIPLESHIP DAY. For those who are new to TCS, our Discipleship Day is a day-long event devoted to our student’s spiritual development. Listed below are several unique features about the day:

  • Breakout sessions led by guest teachers and pastors at NCG Theatre

  • Multiple chapel sessions 

  • Tons of games and activities

This year is going to be built around our “boldness” theme as we take a deep dive into what I John has to say about living out our faith!

DISMISSAL DETAILS FOR OPTIONAL HALF DAYS

As we look towards the last week in December, please note we will have our optional half-day dismissal days for: Tues, Dec 16, Wed, Dec 17 and Thurs, Dec 18 as usual. 

Be on the lookout next week for specific details regarding dismissal times for the last week of the semester.

THIS WEEK’S MEMORY VERSE

As you may notice, our 4th-8th graders memorize the same verses each year. These memory verses are selected intentionally based on the promises and truths they contain that are so relevant for our students as they learn to follow Goodness. Our hope is that these 20 verses will be remembered for years to come after being memorized for multiple years in Upper Elementary and Middle School. 

Psalm 100:4-5

v. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! v. 5 For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

For Middle School Only: 

Distinction Requirements: 

Psalm 100:1-3 – Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

  • 6th Grade - Memorize v. 1-3

  • 7th Grade - Memorize v. 1-3 and quiz with no blanks

  • 8th Grade - Memorize v. 1-3, quiz with no blanks and write application paragrap

LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Pastor Engle, FBC Newnan, shared about boldness through the power of the Holy Spirit from Acts 1:8. The students were challenged to understand that you cannot live for Christ without the power of Christ living in you. Being bold is not about personality or hype but about faithful living before God. When we are connected to Christ through the Holy Spirit, we can be bold in this life. The students were encouraged by the fact that the Holy Spirit can turn our greatest weakness into a great witness for God.

LIONS OF THE MONTH: NOVEMBER FOCUS

For November we are looking to highlight students who are living out the “Golden Rule” by showing intentional kindness and support to their fellow classmates. Throughout Q2, challenge your child to treat others the way they desire to be treated by looking for ways to serve and love over the coming weeks!

ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCES

The following steps should be taken for reporting absences for 4th - 8th grade:

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

  • Send PRE-ABSENCE REQUESTS (family trips, etc.) to Melissa Lanier (melissa.lanier@tcslions.org) via your child’s 1st period teacher. 

  • WHAT IF MY CHILD IS SICK AND ABSENT 1-5 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 through our Return to Academics program. 

  • WHAT IF MY CHILD IS SICK AND ABSENT 5+ DAYS? - Reach out to Melissa Lanier (Return to Academics Coordinator) so we can best determine a makeup plan for your child. Mrs. Lanier will help collect makeup work for you to simplify the process.

NEED TO ACCESS BLACKBAUD CLASSROOM INFORMATION?

Be sure to check Blackbaud regularly to stay informed about your middle schooler’s progress this year!

  • LESSON PLANS: Need to know what your child is learning in the classroom? Check the “Topics” section for each of your child’s classes. 

  • HOMEWORK: Need to know what assignments your child should be completing at home? Check the “Topics” section for each of your child’s classes. 

  • GRADES/PROGRESS: Need to know how your child did on their last assessment? Check the “Grade Detail” section for each of your child’s classes.

MIDDLE SCHOOL RESOURCES

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CHECK OUT THE HELPFUL TOOLS BELOW REGARDING THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR

25-26 SCHOOL CALENDAR - Stay in the know about upcoming breaks and holidays. 

PRE-ABSENCE FORM - Submit pre-planned absences 5 days in advance for approval.

DRESS CODE POLICY - Note the minor changes/adjustments for this year. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE FORM - Reminder that all middle schoolers are required to complete 10 hours of service by May 2026.

IT HELP DESK LINK - If your child has an issue with their Chromebook, submit a ticket.

MIDDLE SCHOOL THRIVAL GUIDE - Don’t just survive middle school, help your child THRIVE during these years! Check out the helpful guide assembled by our TCS staff based on years of middle school experience

OUR TEAM IS HERE TO HELP!