5 Keys to start the school year
1. Hydration! During these first few weeks of school the hot temps and fun times playing with new friends often lead to kids not drinking enough water. This dehydration can cause headaches, constipation, stomach aches, dizziness, and much more. Please encourage your student to drink plenty of water throughout the day both at school and at home.
2. Communication! Communication with our nursing staff is vital to us helping your child have the best and healthiest experience possible. If your child has a health concern, allergy, or needs medication please make sure it is documented in their Blackbaud chart and feel free to reach out to us at nurses@tcslions.org with any questions or concerns you may have. We will be available at Welcome to the Roar to answer any questions and receive any medications, Epi- Pens, or Inhalers that you need to bring to us.
3. Hygiene! Please remind your students of the importance of good handwashing, covering their sneezes or coughs, and (for those entering the preteen years) the importance of deodorant and daily showers. Always good things to practice at home that will make the classrooms a little more pleasant.
4. Feed their brains! Over the summer your student may have enjoyed sleeping in and not eating breakfast but as we head back to school please encourage a healthy breakfast each morning before school so that they can be at their best for class. We do not keep extra snacks or food on hand so please make sure they have plenty of snacks in their bag to get through each day.
5. Wellness! Our goal is to help each child get as much happy and healthy class time as possible. In order to do this we would like to remind you that if your student has had any type of fever they must remain at home until they have been fever free for over 24 hours (with no fever reducing medications). The same goes for any gastrointestinal issues such as vomiting or diarrhea. They must be 24 hours past the last symptom prior to returning to school. This helps protect our classrooms and slow the spread of illness.
Meet our Nurses
Lindsey Cobb - Nurse Manager
Serves Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Middle School
Lindsey Cobb is a native of Peachtree City and has been a Trinity parent for 13 years now. She spent 18 years working in the Emergency Room and moved into a part time role in the TCS Nursing office two years ago. Her oldest, Micah, is headed to Samford this fall. Josh is in 11th grade, Hannah in 9th and Brooklyn in 6th. Her husband, BJ, is the Pastor at First Baptist Church Senoia.
Kala Arrington - Nurse
Serves High School
Kala Arrington earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina and began her career working in an adult ICU setting. In 2016, her family moved to Newnan, following a job opportunity with Delta Airlines for her husband, Brandon. She has been a sub and part-time nurse for Trinity for several years now. She has two wonderful children, Connor and Lyla Kate, and has been part of the TCS family since 2019.
One of her favorite Bible verses is Psalm 119:105: "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." This verse serves as a daily reminder that God’s Word guides our life’s steps and to remember to turn to His word daily.
Bethanie Bunder - Nurse
Serves Early Learning at GO Church
Bethanie Bunder is a Peachtree City native. She attended the University of Georgia, where she completed her pre-nursing coursework before earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Medical College of Georgia’s Athens campus. She has worked in both adult general surgery and neonatal intensive care. Bethanie and her husband, Alan, are proud parents to two wonderful children, William and Ruby, and have been a part of the Trinity family since 2021.
One of her favorite Bible verses is Matthew 5:16: “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” This verse guides how I live and serve each day.