Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 176
Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published May 28, 2023
Volume 176
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal
LOOKING AHEAD TO THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Summer Break is here and a well deserved rest has finally arrived for each of our students. As we begin this season of vacation, use the information provided below to answer questions you may have about next year. We are excited about a variety of changes that we hope will improve upon the experience your child is already receiving here at TCS. Be on the lookout for even more specific information related to the start of the school year once the Inside the Pride newsletter returns in July.
FINAL REPORT CARDS
Report cards will be available on Blackbaud on June 5th at 8:00am. Please log in to tcslions.myschoolapp.com, click on your student in the top left hand corner, and then under "Performance" you will see "Report Cards" listed. Please click on "Report Cards" to view your student's report card.
SUMMER READING OPPORTUNITIES
There is NO REQUIRED SUMMER READING, but our team has put together a list of suggested books and resources if your child would like to continue reading over the summer. Students who read 3 books from the suggested list will receive an incentive the first week we are back in August. Check out our suggested list here.
SUMMER MATH WORK
Use this document to review information from Mrs. Paige Whitaker, our Math Curriculum Coordinator, regarding grade level skills your child may need to work on over the summer to ensure a smooth transition for next year. These suggestions are great for parents looking to reinforce concepts over the summer or for those just looking to keep their child sharp over the break.
SUPPLY LISTS FOR 2023-2024
Here are the preliminary supply lists for next year for those wanting to get a jump start on purchasing items. Please note that additional items may be added with a finalized list being communicated in the next issue of Inside the Pride in July.
DAILY SCHEDULE FOR 2023-2024
Check out our daily schedule plans for next year with our adjusted chapel schedule too.
4TH GRADE SCHEDULES
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00-8:05 Homeroom
8:1o-8:50 Specials
8:55-9:35 Bible
9:40-10:30 Rotation 1
10:35-11:25 Rotation 2
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:05-12:55 Rotation 3
1:00-1:50 Rotation 4
1:55-2:45 Rotation 5
2:50 Dismissal
Wednesday (Chapel Day)
8:00-8:05 Homeroom
8:1o-8:50 Specials
8:55-9:40 Rotation 1
9:45-10:30 Rotation 2
10:35-10:55 Catch Up Opportunities in Homeroom
11:00-11:30 Chapel
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:05-12:50 Rotation 3
12:55-1:40 Rotation 4
1:45-2:30 Rotation 5
2:35-2:50 Catch Up Opportunities in Homeroom
2:50 Dismissal
5TH GRADE SCHEDULES
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00-8:05 Homeroom
8:1o-8:50 Bible
8:55-9:35 Specials
9:40-10:30 Rotation 1
10:35-11:25 Rotation 2
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:05-12:55 Rotation 3
1:00-1:50 Rotation 4
1:55-2:45 Rotation 5
2:50 Dismissal
Wednesday (Chapel Day)
8:00-8:05 Homeroom
8:1o-8:55 Rotation 1
9:00-9:40 Specials
9:45-10:30 Rotation 2
10:35-10:55 Catch Up Opportunities in Homeroom
11:00-11:30 Chapel
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:05-12:50 Rotation 3
12:55-1:40 Rotation 4
1:45-2:30 Rotation 5
2:35-2:50 Catch Up Opportunities in Homeroom
2:50 Dismissal
Our “Catch Up Opportunities in Homeroom” each Wednesday will be a time for our Homeroom Teachers to help our students re-organize at the mid-way point of the week by cleaning out book bags, binders, desks while also having an opportunity to review key concepts already taught for the week.
STUDENT SCHEDULES FOR 2023-2o24
We will spend most of the month of June working on student schedules with a plan on releasing individual schedules by the end of July in anticipation of our Meet the Teacher Day on August 7. Thank you for your patience as we work to get each student schedule correct. Please make sure you have completed class preference forms if you have not done so already to aid us in building your child’s schedule.
TEACHING TEAMS FOR 2023-2024
We are excited about the team of teachers we have lined up for each grade level next year with most of our teachers from this year returning!
4th Grade
Mrs. Natalie Stanfield (ELA)
Mrs. Tracy Long (Math)
Mrs. Kristi Goss (Science and Social Studies)
Mrs. Christy Stephenson (Reading)
5th Grade
Mrs. Jenny Hagauer (ELA)
Ms. Jennifer Roberts (Math)
Miss MacKenzie Dale (Science and Social Studies)
Mrs. Raegan Barnhill (Reading)
DID YOU MISS OUR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION?
Check out the link below to our upper elementary orientation meeting from the beginning of May.
AUGUST BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS
Mark your calendars now for our 2023-2o24 kickoff events to the new school year!
Sunday, August 6: WELCOME TO THE ROAR = a block party style event for all of our new and returning TCS families
Monday, August 7: MEET THE TEACHER DAY = an opportunity to walk through schedules, meet teachers, etc.
Tuesday, August 8: FIRST DAY OF CLASSES = the new school year begins!
UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RESOURCES
23/24 SCHOOL CALENDAR: Stay in the know about upcoming breaks and holidays.
HOUSE COMPETITION: Learn about our House System for Elementary and Middle School.
SUMMER CONTACT LIST
UPPER ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATION
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 Skills Development - Jenn Opsahl (jennifer.opsahl@tcslions.org)
Mrs. Opsahl oversees our Skills Development Program.