Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Middle School
Published September 12, 2021
Volume 97
Adam Vinson - Middle School Principal
A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON
Homecoming Week is here! Let’s show out our TCS spirit this week as we continue our celebration of 30 years of ministry. Be sure to check out the spirit days for this week below along with the guidelines provided by Mrs. McBurnett. Join us for our homecoming game against Landmark at 7:30pm on Friday too! Go Lions!
HOMECOMING WEEK (Sept 13-17) SPIRIT DAYS
Monday = Pajama Day
Tuesday = Decade Day
Wednesday = Character Day
Thursday = City vs. Country
Friday = Spirit Day (TCS colors)
Note: Friday Night Homecoming Football Game = “GRAY OUT”
SPIRIT WEEK GUIDELINES
Athletic shorts can be worn but must meet the fingertip rule.
No tank tops
Leggings may only be worn with a top that meets the fingertip length rule
Jeans may not have hole/rips/or tears above the knee
No mesh or see thru tops
The fingertip rule for shirts, shorts, and skirts applies to every angle - front, back and side view
No crop tops
Form-fitted/morph type suits are not permitted
Hats may be worn
If you have any questions, reach out to Mrs. McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org).
SEPTEMBER MEMORY VERSES: Matthew 22:36-40 (ESV)
Help your child learn their memory verses over the course of this month.
36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”
SEPTEMBER HABITUDES MOMENT
Check out the leadership principles our students are learning this month! Learn more about our Habitudes curriculum here.
6th Grade = The Starving Baker - Leaders feed themselves for personal growth.
7th = The Talking Stick - Listen and empathize before you lead.
8th = A Compass or a GPS - We need ethics to guide us in new situations.
REMOTE LEARNING DAYS IN OCTOBER
In anticipation of our Remote Learning Days (Oct 7-8) and Fall Break (Oct 11-12), please note the following structure regarding learning activities for those days.
Remote learning work will be distributed by Wednesday Oct 6 and is to be completed over break. All work will be due upon our return to classes on Oct 13.
No virtual classes will be required.
*8TH GRADE RETREAT TO SNOWBIRD*
We had an awesome trip to Andrews, NC with this year’s 8th grade class and are so thankful to our Nursing Office for helping to make it happen! Check out next week’s edition for pictures of our trip.
REMINDER:DROP/ADD FOR ELECTIVE CLASSES
Please note that our drop/add period has now expired for changing elective classes. We are excited about our electrive classes this year and look forward to what your child is going to learn and experience in these exploratory-type learning environments.
REMINDER: SICK ABSENCES AND MAKEUP WORK PROCESS
If your child has to miss class this year due to sickness or quarantine, check out our process below for getting your child caught up on missing work and assignments.
WHO WILL HELP ORGANIZE MY CHILD’S MAKEUP WORK? - Kasey Hanson is our RTA (Return to Academics) Coordinator and will help oversee connecting you and your child with a list of missing assignments to complete. Be on the lookout for her emails to help you stay connected.
WHAT IF MY CHILD IS ABSENT 1-2 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.
WHAT IF MY CHILD IS ABSENT 3+ DAYS? - Mrs. Hanson will be emailing you a Google Sheet with all of the assignments your child will need to complete for each class.
NOTE: If your child is sick, we want your child to focus on resting and healing before worrying about missing assignments. Please know our teachers will work diligently to help your child catch up once they are feeling well enough to complete assignments.
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
Reminders:
Blackbaud Questions - Email Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org)
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
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.