Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Middle School
Published August 15, 2021
Volume 93
Adam Vinson - Middle School Principal
A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON
Welcome back! We are so excited to have started the new year, and we are absolutely thrilled to be investing in your students on our campus once again. It’s been a great first week, and we are excited to see what God has in store for week 2.
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Mr. Vinson kicked off the school year with Part 1 of the type of culture we hope to see within our middle school here at Trinity. Using John 2 and the imagery of the wedding servants filling the pots “to the brim” at Jesus’ request, Mr. Vinson encouraged our students to approach this year with a desire for excellence by doing their very best in everything they do. We hope to particularly see this in our students’ efforts with their academics. Our hope and prayer is that every student will “fill it to the brim” and do their very best in every endeavor they attempt this year...with the goal of glorifying and honoring God with those best efforts.
AUGUST MEMORY VERSES: Deuteronomy 10:12-13 (ESV)
Help your child learn their memory verses over the course of this month.
12 “And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, 13 and to keep the commandments and statutes of the Lord, which I am commanding you today for your good?
LIONS OF THE WEEK
Returning next week!
HABITUDES MOMENT - Returning next week!
Returning next week!
SPIRIT STORE REOPENED
Don’t forget to order your middle school spirit wear! Our online store will close once again on August 31 so don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our middle school!
DISCOUNTED SPIRIT WEAR
We have limited sizes of last year’s middle school spirit wear available in Mr. Vinson’s office. T-shirts are $5 and sweatshirts are $10. Feel free to send in money with your child if they would like to stop by to see what styles and sizes are available.
WEEK 1 CHECKLIST
Did your child get everything they needed out of Week 1? Check the list below and let us know if there is an issue with any of the related items. You can email Mr. Vinson with any issues.
LOCKER: Does your child have a locker and do they know the combination?
CHROMEBOOK: Does your child have a working Chromebook and charger?
TEXTBOOKS: Can your child access their math book and science book (except 8th honors) on the Chromebook?
BLACKBAUD: Can your child access their Blackbaud account?
*8TH GRADE RETREAT TO SNOWBIRD*
PERMISSION FORMS COMING AFTER SCHOOL BEGINS
We are excited to kick off the year by taking our 8th graders to Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters in Andrews, NC. Our trip is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 8 - Friday, Sept. 10. Learn more about all that Snowbird has to offer by checking out their website - www.swoutfitters.com
Reminders:
Pre-Absence Requests - Be sure to email Kasey Hanson (kasey.hanson@tcslions.org)
Sick Absences - Be sure to email our nurses (nurses@tcslions.org) and our attendance office (attendance@tcslions.org) - You can also include Kasey Hanson as well (kasey.hanson@tcslions.org)
House Competition - Follow along all year www.tcshouses.weebly.com
IMPORTANT LINKS
New Pre-Absence Form - Use when anticipating upcoming absences
Dress Code Overview - No changes from last year, just reminders
Supply Lists - Keep checking through the end of July for any updates
Community Service Form - 10 hours due by May 2022
Thrival Guide - Don’t just survive middle school, THRIVE during these years
MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACTS
6th Grade Academic Coordinator - Melissa Lanier (melissa.lanier@tcslions.org)
Mrs. Lanier will be assisting you with any academic-related needs for 6th grade.
7th and 8th Grade Academic Coordinator - Emily Walter (emily.walter@tcslions.org)
Miss Walter will be assisting you with any academic-related needs for 7th and 8th grade.
Middle School RTA Coordinator - Kasey Hanson (kasey.hanson@tcslions.org)
Mrs. Hanson will be assisting you with makeup work related to any extended absences your child may have this year.
Director of Student Life - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org)
Mrs. McBurnett will continue to oversee 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 will continue to oversee 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 will continue to oversee our Skills Development Program.
Dean of Students - Ryan Tipton (ryan.tipton@tcslions.org)
Mr. Tipton will continue to address any disciplinary issues throughout the year.
Middle School Orientation Video
Just in case you have not had a chance to do so, please take a moment to watch the two-part Middle School Orientation video series below. These videos were sent via email last week, and are included here to make sure everyone has access to them.