Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 133
Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published July 11, 2022
Volume 133
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal
A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON
WAs you enjoy the final weeks of summer we are working hard on preparing for the upcoming 22/23 school year! I’m so excited for all the LORD has in store for us, and I’m so thankful for the opportunity to serve your family this year. As Trinity continues to grow and improve, I’m more and more thankful every day to not only work here at TCS, but to have my family experiencing all of the exciting opportunities as well. Keep enjoying the time off, but don’t forget to reference this newsletter every week throughout July as I’ll be adding new information each week to help prepare you for the start of the new year!
UPPER ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACTS
If you have any questions throughout the summer or upcoming school year, use the guide below to ensure your questions are directed to the most helpful personnel.
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.
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 discipline issues.
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 Skills Development - Jenn Opsahl (jennifer.opsahl@tcslions.org)
Mrs. Opsahl oversees our Skills Development Program.
NEW INFORMATION IN THIS ISSUE:
Back to School Event Details
Don’t miss out on our Back to School Events! Please look for more information regarding these events in the general section of this newsletter.
Sunday, August 7 – Welcome to The ROAR (Social Gathering for ALL Families)
5:00 - 6:00 pm - NEW Families Welcome Session (Gym)
6:00 - 8:00 pm - Social Gathering for ALL Families (Stadium)
Includes a Taste of SAGE food sampling
Monday, August 8 – Meet My Teacher Day (Classroom Visits & School Supply Drop-offs)
No classes
Chromebooks available for pickup
Locker assignments to be given - bring school supplies to store
Staggered Visiting Schedule:
9:30 - 11:30 am Last Names A – L
1:30 - 3:30 pm Last Names M – Z
Tuesday, August 9 – First Official Day of Classes (Students attend classes)
Drop off as early as 7:00 am
Classes start at 8:00 am
Class Placement Update
We are working on making your child’s schedule and will be communicating finalized schedules in the next few weeks. If your child has qualified for advanced classes, you will be receiving an email from your child’s Academic Coordinator this week!
New Teachers Coming Aboard
As we continue to grow and expand, we are excited about new team members that are joining our staff. Over the next several issues I’ll be introducing you to all of our new teachers!
Upper Elementary Spirit Wear COMING SOON
We are finalizing this year’s unique upper elementary spirit wear and will be taking orders very soon! Stay tuned for this year’s order form that will appear in this section (hopefully next week)!
Updated Supply Lists COMING SOON
You can reference our most updated supply lists below under the “Reminders” section, but as we finalize our teaching team this week, we will be adding any additional items next week.
REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS SUMMER ISSUES:
Summer Reading (REQUIRED)
Did you miss the information regarding summer reading? Be sure to check out the information below for your child’s grade level. Assignments are due the first day of school!
Rising 4th Grade
Choose a Christian fiction book that will interest your child to read. Be sure to choose something that has at least 100 pages.
APPLICATION ASSIGNMENT: Complete the Desert Story Pyramid
Here are some suggestions if you don’t have any books in mind:
The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls by M.J. Thomas
The Door in the Dragon’s Throat by Frank Peretti
A Chameleon, a Boy, and a Quest by J.A. Myhre
A Bird, a Girl, and a Rescue by J.A. Myhre
The Green Ember by S.D. Smith
Jack vs. the Tornado by Amanda Cleary Eastep
Wingfeather Saga Series by Andrew Peterson
The Prince Warriors by Priscilla Shirer
Little Pilgrim’s Progress by Helen L. Taylor
Rising 5th Grade
Stuart’s Run to Faith by Sharon Hambrick - You can purchase the book through this link on Amazon or anywhere the book is available.
APPLICATION ASSIGNMENT: Complete the “Finding the Theme” Organizer
22/23 UE Uniform Policy
Please take the time to review our updated uniform policies for next year to help guide you in making purchases this summer. Remember, students are required to wear TCS branded outerwear.
22/23 Supply Lists
This is our current supply list for each grade level.
4th Supply List – email Mrs. McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) with any questions
5th Supply List - email Mrs. Lanier (melissa.lanier@tcslions.org) with any questions
22/23 Specials Class Selection Form
Do you still need to submit your child’s elective preferences? It’s not too late! Get those in ASAP as we are starting to make schedules this week!
Upper Elementary Specials Class Selection and Friend Request Forms
NOTE: With 4th and 5th graders changing classes, it is not always possible to keep your child with the same friend group all day long. Our goal in asking for friend requests is that we schedule your child with at least some of those requested friend choices throughout the day.