Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published May 22, 2022
Volume 130
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal
A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON
We have an exciting last week of school planned as we celebrate our students and all they have accomplished this year! Our teachers have lots of exciting activities planned as we close out the year. Let’s end the 21/22 school year with a bang!
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.
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Mr. Vinson challenged our students from Joshua 24 with the question of “Who will you serve?”. As Joshua spoke to the children of Israel for the last time, he wanted to leave a lasting impact by reminding Israel that the one true God gives us every reason to follow Him. As we gathered together for the last time this year, students were reminded that summer is not a break from following God. We want our students to continue growing and maturing spiritually as they seek to follow Jesus throughout the summer months. May we all keep choosing to serve Him!
LIONS OF THE WEEK
Students who were recognized this week by their teachers for their exceptional example set in their recent performance, attitude or action.
4th Grade = Natalia Glover
5th Grade = Sawyer Boone
HOUSE CUP WINNER
Congratulations to the NEE HOUSE who has won this year’s competition!
LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL DRESS DOWN
For the last week of school, our middle schoolers are invited to wear jeans (or regular dress code pants/shorts) with spirit wear each day. Appropriate athletic shorts may also be worn.
LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL + HALF DAYS
Check out our last week of school schedule below:
Monday and Tuesday = Bible, Specials classes and teacher-led activities
Wednesday = Class rotations 1 more time!
Thursday = 5th Grade Walk, Awards Program and Class Parties
Don’t forget the last week of school is an early dismissal week.
11:00 am Dismissal = Students with Pre-K siblings
11:30 am Dismissal = Students without Pre-K siblings
5TH GRADE WALK
Parents of 5th graders are invited to participate in our 5th Grade Walk as we say “Aloha Elementary”. Our 5th Grade Walk will begin at 8:15am on Thursday, May 26. Please arrive at 8:00am and position yourself in the carline drop off area.
COMING IN NEXT WEEK’S ISSUE
Class request forms for 22/23 school year
Supply Lists for 22/23 school year
A GLIMPSE INSIDE THE CLASSROOM
We are in the home stretch now! Check out what’s been happening in our upper elementary classrooms during the months of April and May:
Mrs. Stanfield’s class has been studying homophones. They made posters to help their classmates differentiate words like flour and flower, they’re, there, and their, and by, buy, and bye. They also created their own islands using map skills and wrote both an expository and persuasive paper.
Mrs. Goss’ class is wrapping up history with some fun biography reports. Mrs. Goss spent a lot of time videoing and editing. We can’t wait to see the final products!
Miss Dale’s class won a cozy day for beating the teacher in “Teacher vs. Students”! They also played some fun review games outside.
Mrs. Burnett’s class celebrated Easter by having a fun reading comprehension egg hunt!
Both 4th and 5th grades were able to take some fun field trips to Six Flags! We are so grateful to our teachers, administrators, and parent chaperones who make all of this possible.
UPPER ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACTS
Please note the new administrative positions and the individuals serving in those capacities for next year.
4th Grade Academic Coordinator - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org)
Mrs. McBurnett can assist you with any academic-related needs for 4th grade.
5th Grade Academic Coordinator - Melissa Lanier (melissa.lanier@tcslions.org)
Mrs. Lanier can assist you with any academic-related needs for 5th grade.
Upper Elementary RTA Coordinator - Kasey Hanson (kasey.hanson@tcslions.org)
Mrs. Hanson can assist you with makeup work due to any extended absences.
Director of Student Life - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org)
Mrs. McBurnett oversees 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 oversees 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 oversees our Skills Development Program.
Dean of Students - Ryan Tipton (ryan.tipton@tcslions.org)
Mr. Tipton addresses any disciplinary issues throughout the year.