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Published March 7, 2021

Volume 74

A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON

This is a reminder that Q3 will be ending on March 12! Can you believe we are almost ¾ of the way through the school year? We are so proud of how hard our students have been working and all that God is teaching them as we continue navigating through this pandemic. Overall, our students have been doing so well with the new mask regulations. It’s evident that being on campus is important to them, and we continue to be thankful that God is allowing face-to-face learning as an option. Keep encouraging your children to work hard and to finish out Q3 strong!

LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL 

Pastor Rand Burton from East Point Campus of Peachtree City Christian Church continued our series on “Wisdom from Proverbs” by teaching from Proverbs 31 and used the chapter to remind our students what it means to be an image bearer of God as both male and female.

MARCH MEMORY VERSE: MATTHEW 28:18-20 (ESV)

And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.

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 = Colin DePriest

• 7th Grade = Peyton DeGeorge

• 8th Grade = Jack Mullen

HABITUDES MOMENT

Ask your child about the new leadership images being introduced in Habitudes this month. 

6th Grade: 

Pop Quiz - Tests are proving grounds for growth.

Lesson Summary - Leaders experience tests as they mature. These tests range from motive checks, to authority tests, to integrity checks. They reveal the leader’s potential and maturity and are a pathway to progress.

7th & 8th Grades:

Hot Air Balloons - Encouragement brings out other's potential.

Lesson Summary - Hot air balloons rise as the burner is released… but eventually, they begin to fall and need to be refilled. They must continue to be filled in order to go up. People are like this. They must be consistently encouraged in order to reach their highest potential.

FEBRUARY FRENZY DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT

Congratulations to the remaining teams who won their first round matches in our tournament last week!

• Pink Thunder defeated Bulldozing Bulldogs

• Krusty Krab Pizza defeated The Officials

• CheezeWeezers defeated Duck Dynasty

• Cotton Candies defeated The Underdogs

• Cookies-n-Cream defeated The Officials (losers bracket)

We are looking forward to Round 2 this upcoming week!

UPCOMING SPECIAL DAYS/EVENTS

• Friday, March 12 - “Mask-a-versary” Day - to commemorate the 1 year anniversary of us going virtual during the 2020 school year, students are invited to wear appropriate pajamas for the day. 

• Wednesday, March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day or “Green and Jeans” - students may wear jeans with green shirts.

IOWA STANDARDIZED TESTING

Our spring testing dates will be Monday, March 15 and Tuesday, March 16. 

*Please note that these dates are changes to our previously scheduled dates.*

FIELD DAY AND MOVIE DAY

To coincide with our IOWA testing dates, middle school students will participate in Field Day in the afternoon on Monday, March 15 and will be watching a movie in classrooms in the afternoon on Tuesday, March 16 (movie TBD).

COMMUNITY SERVICE UPDATE

With the challenges presented by COVID this year regarding allowed ways to serve, we are making our 10 hours of community service an “encouraged” assignment vs. a “required” assignment this year. Students who complete their 10 hours of community service will receive a 100 test grade in Bible. Students who are unable to complete the 10 hours of community service will not incur a penalty. 

SPRING PICTURE DAY

Middle schoolers (6th-8th) will have their spring pictures taken on Thursday, March 25. Appropriate spring attire may be worn. Questions? Please email Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org).

COMMUNITY SERVICE UPDATE

With the challenges presented by COVID this year regarding allowed ways to serve, we are making our 10 hours of community service an “encouraged” assignment vs. a “required” assignment this year. Students who complete their 10 hours of community service will receive a 100 test grade in Bible. Students who are unable to complete the 10 hours of community service will not incur a penalty.

FOOD DRIVE OPPORTUNITY

March 1 - April 1

Our Annual Food drive will take place from March 1st - April 1st. We are encouraging all students from preschool-8th grade to participate. This is a great opportunity to bless our community, while encouraging generosity in our students.  Items donated will be given to Trinity Church’s food pantry and then dispersed to those in need.  Items may be sent in with your student and given to their classroom/homeroom teacher. We appreciate your willingness to give!

Items needed:

Soup (bean, chicken noodle, vegetable, beef stew), applesauce, peaches, mayonnaise, pancake syrup, cereal, oatmeal, cocoa, coffee, evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla, canned meats (salmon, corned beef, tuna, chicken, etc.), canola oil, vegetable shortening, salad dressing, canned potatoes, instant potatoes, canned fruit, dried beans, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, pasta, stew, rice, juices, ramen noodles, pudding, toilet paper, paper towels, diapers (all sizes), dish soap, sanitary napkins, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste.

LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL SCHEDULE

Please utilize this link to access our middle school schedule for the last week of school so you can make plans to join us for 6th and 7th grade awards programs (virtually for parents) and our 8th grade graduation (in-person for parents).

HONORS PLACEMENT FOR 21/22 SCHOOL YEAR

Please utilize this link to access requirements used for determining honors class placement for next year’s schedule. The placement requirements will apply to our current 6th and 7th grade students as 8th grade students will be placed according to the high school requirements.

UPDATE: 8TH GRADE RETREAT

Unfortunately, due to rising COVID numbers we are going to err on the side of caution and look towards the spring months for our 8th grade retreat to Snowbird.

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.