What's New After The Bell: Trinity's Exciting Club Lineup

What's New After The Bell:

Trinity's Exciting Club Lineup

By Samantha DePriest

Trinity Christian School is excited to announce a variety of after-school clubs designed to inspire and engage lower elementary, upper elementary, and middle school students beyond the classroom. These programs are designed to provide students with enriching opportunities to explore their interests, develop new skills, or build friendships outside the classroom. Whether it’s sharpening strategy on the chessboard, hitting the track for a run, or stepping into the spotlight on stage, each club offers a unique space for our students to grow and thrive. New clubs are still being announced for this school year, stay tuned for more information in Inside the Pride.

ACADEMIC BOWL TEAM 

Would your middle school student like to compete against other school teams in the areas of math, geography, spelling, essay-writing, and history? We are looking to form teams to compete at the following upcoming competitions:

• Oct 9 (Date Change) = Academic Day

• Jan 16 = Quiz Bowl 

Students will practice during regular school hours (lunch, elective and/or dismissal) to avoid conflict with after school sports as much as possible. 

Grades: Middle School

Cost - $100 per student covers registration costs and a TCS team polo. 

More information - Email Adam Vinson adam.vinson@tcslions.org

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Chess Club

Coach Rodney Lewis and Championship Chess present a systematic, fun way to build chess skills during chess instruction and supervised play. Studies show that chess improves math, reading and problem solving and our methods connect these academic benefits to our classes.

Chess Contact: Rodney Lewis 770-560-1071 rodneylewis33@gmail.com

School Contact: Lisa Railey, 770-251-6770 lisa.railey@tcslions.org

Cost: $199 per child for this session

Day and Time: Thursday after school from 3:00-4:00 pm.

Pre-registration is required, at least 2 days before the first class.

Dates: Fall Session Aug. 28-Oct.30. Parents need to record dates. Chess club will start as scheduled unless you receive a notification.

Grades: Any student in 1st through 5th grade. Younger students accepted only if they know how the pieces move and capture, or if an older sibling is in chess club. There can be 2 groups: Advanced open to all students who know how to play requires at least 10. Beginner class for non-players requires at least 8.

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DANCE Club

The Performing Arts Department is excited to offer Dance Club this year for grades PreK 4 through 12th grade. TCS Dance Club is a girls-only, creative, high-energy group open to students who love to move, perform, and worship through music. Members will learn a variety of dance styles, build teamwork skills, and prepare exciting routines for school events. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, dance club offers a fun, supportive way to improve your technique, make new friends, and use your talent for Christ. Join us to share your passion for dance and be part of an enthusiastic team that inspires others through performance!

Dates:

• Mondays - 1st through 3rd grade (3rd grade option)

• Tuesdays - 3rd through 5th grade (3rd grade option)

• Wednesdays - HS

• Thursdays - PreK 4 and K5

• Fridays - MS

• *All sessions begin at 3:45pm in the HS Spanish Suite (2nd floor) 

Recital Date: Dress rehearsal December 15 // Recital December 16 - Wadsworth Auditorium, Newnan

More information: Contact our Dance Club Director, Tara Christian tara.christian@tcslions.org 

Registration: https://forms.gle/oRvCh6wFyACjji1G8

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ELEMENTARY DRAMA CLUB

WINNIE THE POOH

1st-3rd grade will be presenting WINNIE THE POOH KIDS. We still have FIVE spots left in our 1st-3rd Grade Drama Club Production of Winnie the Pooh Kids!

For information on dates and how to be involved, please explore the following links:

Details   Dates

Registration ---> https://forms.gle/XamCsUjwEjbvY2NP6

More information: Please email Lizzie Perez with any questions - Lizzie Perez

WILLY WONKA JR.

3rd-5th grade will be presenting WILLY WONKA JR and we still have spots left!

For information on dates and how to be involved, please explore the following links: Details Dates

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JUNIOR BETA CLUB

***COMING SOON*** 

We are excited to announce that we will be starting Junior Beta Club for our middle schoolers this year. More information will be coming soon so be on the lookout for qualifications and requirements.

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TCS Running Club

Running Club

Welcome to Running Club for students in grades 1st, 2nd, and 3rd!

SCHEDULE: We begin on Wednesday, September 3rd through Wednesday, November 5th.  We meet after school on Wednesdays until 4:00 p.m.

DISMISSAL TO RC:  Coaches will pick your students up from their classrooms and escorted to the Track.

WHAT TO WEAR: Students can wear their school uniforms to run in or bring a change of athletic clothes.  Students will be given time to change before going to the Track.  Water bottle and athletic shoes are a MUST.

STUDENT PICK UP: is at the Track.  Students still at the Track at 4:05 p.m. will be escorted to the Agape after school program and can be picked up by a parent/guardian there.

TCS Running Club

COST: is $100.00 per student which includes a Running Club t-shirt.  Payments can be submitted via personal check (made out to Cassie Richardson) or via Venmo @Cassie-C-Richardson

QUESTIONS: Email at cassie.richardson@tcslions.org

REGISTRATION: Running Club

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VIDEO GAME CLUB

We will be offering the following games initially with the opportunity to grow our offerings throughout the year. 

• Super Mario Kart

• Super Smash Bros. 

• NCAA Football 26

Cost? - $150 for a 12-week session starting the week of September 8. The club will meet after school from 4-5pm 1 day per week and will conclude the week of December 1. Our hope is to build enough interest to eventually create an opportunity for an E-sport team. 

Grades: Middle School

If your child is interested, please complete this form.

New Exciting On-Campus Service Opportunities for our Middle School Students this School Year

New Service Opportunities for our Middle School Students this School Year

By Samantha DePriest ‘

Throughout the Bible, scripture calls us as Christ followers to spend our time on this side of heaven serving God and serving one another. In Mark 10:44-45 the Bible tells u, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve.” Author Kristen Welch wrote the book “Raising World Changers in a Changing World” and it follows her family as they discovered the beauty of sacrifice and the joy of giving. She shares “Perhaps the most powerful lesson we teach our children is that their unique places and positions in life are not for their convenience; they are for God’s glory.”

One of the best parts of the Middle School experience for our students is the training up of students as servant leaders. This is truly our school mission statement in action, “Preparing today’s student to impact tomorrow’s world; by educating minds for cultural engagement, equipping hearts for character development, and empowering hands for compassionate service.'“ Our Trinity family connects and grows when we serve together in the company of like minded Lions.

All of our middle school students in grades 6th - 8th are required to serve a minimum of ten hours each school year. before May to fulfill their community service requirement. They may serve in their churches, at local non-profits, in and around the community, and even at school. Many in-school service opportunities have been created this school year for students to serve during the school day on campus. This is an added benefit not just to our families but also to our school.

Chapel Setup Team

These wonderful thirty students arrive by 7:30am each Wednesday morning to faithfully serve and help set up hundreds of chairs for chapel in the gym. These chairs are used by several groups including our Upper Elementary, Middle School, and High School chapel services every week. Students complete their required hours by serving each week in this capacity and are such a blessing to our Facilities team led by Mr. Frankie Johnson.

Cafeteria Cleaning Team

To help with the transition between lunches, these amazing students help clear tables and pick up any remaining trash at the end of lunch each day to ensure our middle schoolers leave the cafeteria in manageable shape for our hard working lunch ladies between grade levels. These students pay close attention to detail and are sure to get every last utensil, cup, and wrapper off the floor and tables.

Students may complete their required hours by serving each week in this capacity. Ten middle school students have signed up for this opportunity to faithfully serve every day in both our main cafeteria and our High School cafeteria. They do such an amazing job making sure our cafeteria’s stay neat and clean for our students, staff, and visitors.

Cafeteria Cleaning Team (pictured left to right): Norah Clark, Lexie Floyd, Ryleigh Coker, Noah Williams, Cash Chambers, Caden Barajas, Max Simmons, and Katie-Marie Laws.

Community Service and Aide Class

This year, students have the option to consider dropping an elective in order to pick up our Service and Aide class. The goal of the class is to connect our students with service jobs and various needs around campus. Currently there are twenty-four students in the class from grades 6th - 8th. They go through the halls, locker rooms, and even the stadium in search of garbage needing to be disposed and lost and found items. They have even been known to assist in reuniting lost and found items with the right students, when items are labeled. This is a big win for everyone in our school community!

Community Service and Aide Class (pictured left to right): Front row:  George Wilson, Evan Schloegel, Jake Lowery, Keaton Beane Back row: Sara Cheatham, Kinley Warren, Anniston McCaffrey, Lillie Curry, Melia Yarbrough, Mackenzie Clark, Ali Johnston, Hailey Hobbs, Caroline Gallucci, Sullivan Caruthers

Kiwanis Builders Club

Lastly, later this month is another opportunity for students to engage in service projects on campus. Builders Club is a student-led leadership and service group sponsored by Kiwanis International. Mrs. Natalie Jetter, 8th Grade skills teacher, 4th and 5th grade Bible teacher serves as the faculty advisor for Builders Club where students gain valuable experience in leadership and the development of empathy for those around them in their school and community for the glory of God.

Mrs. Jetter shares “Students assess the needs around them in their school and community, visualize service projects to help meet those needs, and then carry out those projects. Builders Clubs meet in middle schools all over the country and the world!  In January of 2023, the first ever Kiwanis Builders Club was born at Trinity Christian School! Some of our service projects from last year included giving notes of encouragement to teachers and friends, collecting baby items for the Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center, and collecting $300 in coins to donate to the various ministries of Bridging the Gap in Newnan.“

The Club is held once a month on the last Tuesday of each month during 7th period electives. The first meeting will be Wednesday, September 27th. Students will earn 6.75 of the 10 service hours needed to meet the service requirement.  For those interested in this wonderful service opportunity for their middle school student may contact Mrs. Jetter at Natalie.jetter@tcslions.org  as soon as possible. Your name will then be added to the Builders Club Parent email list. Note: Please join the email list, even if your child was in Builders Club last year.

7th Grader Plants Trinity Flag on Summit of 14,000ft Mountain

Photo by Michael Stewart

Trinity Christian is very proud of 7th grader Shiloh Stewart who recently planted the Trinity Flag at the summit of Mt. Bierstadt in Colorado. Her 14,065-foot trek with her family was a memorable adventure. We love it when our Trinity Lions go to new heights. Way to go Shiloh!

MS Academic Bowl Team Finishes Second Overall in YACS Tournament

We want to congratulate our Middle School Academic Bowl Team as they finished second overall in the tournament held at Young Americans Christian School. The tournament was held on Saturday, October 26, 2019, and our team competed against eight other middle schools. .

Our MS team is just in its second year of existence, and is led by Sarah Scott and Dylan Higgins who are both middle school teachers. We look forward to seeing many more achievements by our students.

Congratulations Team!