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Published November 1, 2020

Volume 58

A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON

Spirit Week is here, and it feels a little more special than the average year due to COVID! What a privilege to be at TCS where we have on-campus and virtual options to meet the needs of all our students. I’m so thankful to be a part of this ministry and for a headmaster who continues to lead us well during these challenging times. Let’s show our love for TCS together this week by showing our school spirit! Don’t forget about the Homecoming parade and football game on Friday too. We would love to see you all there!

LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL 

Mr. Higgins, Director of Student Development, reminded our students that each of them is created with unique talents and gifts that are to be creatively used for God’s glory (motto for the Lewis House). Mr. Higgins did an awesome job of relaying all of the various workers, skills and talents that were needed to construct the Old Testament tabernacle and how each individual used their creative planning as a means for worshipping God. Spend some time affirming the talents and creativity you see in your child as a response to what they learned and help them brainstorm about how they can use those gifts as a means of worshipping our Savior!

NOVEMBER MEMORY VERSE: Romans 10:9-10 (ESV)

Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

LIONS OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to the following students that were nominated by their teachers for making good choices or setting a good example recently.

• 6th Grade = Tegan McCaw

• 7th Grade = Adeline Earley

• 8th Grade = Anderson Embry

HABITUDES MOMENT

Ask your child about this month’s image that is being focused on in our Habitudes leadership/character development classes.

• 6th - The Starving Baker

• 7th and 8th - The Talking Stick

SPIRIT WEEK INFORMATION

Spirit Dress Days

• Monday - Quarantine Fits (Pajama Day)

• Tuesday - Decade Day (Choose your favorite!)

• Wednesday - Character Day (Trinity appropriate)

• Thursday - Surfers vs. Bikers (Teen Beach Movie)

• Friday - Head to Toe Spirit Day! (Get Tacky!!)

Dress Guidelines

• Athletic shorts can be worn but must meet the fingertip rule.

• There should be no spaghetti straps or tank tops. 

• Any tops that are low cut or have a low v-neck must have a modest camisole underneath.

• Leggings may only be worn with a top that meets the length requirement for shorts (Fingertip rule applies) 

• Open toe shoes/sandals are permitted for this week only. 

• Mesh/see-thru tops should not be worn.  

• The rule for shirts, shorts, and skirts is applied at all angles.

• Shirts should touch the top of the pants, shorts, skirt, etc.

General Rule: If you have concerns about your outfit..it may be best to pick out something else to wear :)

Reminders

• Sick Absences - Be sure to email Adam Vinson (adam.vinson@tcslions.org)

• House Competition - Follow along all year www.tcshouses.weebly.com

Staff Contacts

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

  • Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.),  discipline issues, and social and emotional-related challenges

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

  • Available to assist with disciplinary concerns.