Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published November 24, 2019
Volume 18
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Pastor Kurt Malthaner from Fayetteville First Baptist Church spoke from Philippians 4:8 about the importance of guarding what we allow into minds and hearts because it will affect what comes out! Ask your child about the garbage can analogy!
LIONS OF THE WEEK
Students acknowledged by their teachers for their good attitude and behavior recently.
4th Grade - Bette Wise
5th Grade - Joshua Cobb
ELEMENTARY TALENT SHOW
We are excited for the upcoming opportunity to showcase the talents and abilities of our students. Auditions will be held in January and the event will take place in February. If your child would like to participate, please complete the audition form and submit to Cathy Settle by December 13. https://forms.gle/SrPK9Bi1coDzUuBL6
SIX FLAGS READING PROGRAM
We are excited to announce our Six Flags reading program starts this week. The program will be online this year, not on paper. You will receive an information sheet from your child’s homeroom teacher (check Purple Folder) with the website and special code to access their account. From now until March 1st, students can log their 6 hours of reading for fun to receive a free ticket to Six Flags next summer. Have fun reading!
UPCOMING UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DATES
CHORUS CONCERT - Monday, December 2
BAND/ORCHESTRA CONCERT - Monday, December 9
UPPER ELEMENTARY RESOURCES
House Competition Update - www.tcshouses.weebly.com
AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS
Listed below you will find our current club schedule for the Fall semester. Please use the contact information below if your child is interested in an afternoon club. If you have any club-related questions throughout the year, feel free to reach out to Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who will serve as the director of our after-school clubs.
Monday
Running Club (beginning after Labor Day) - running.club@tcslions.org
Mime Club (4th/5th BOYS or GIRLS) - charlotte.hurt@tcslions.org
Tuesday
Art Club - lisa.railey@tcslions.org
Wednesday
Running Club (cont.)
Spanish Club - lisa.railey@tcslions.org
Thursday
Drama Club - kim.statzer@tcslions.org
Chess Club - rodneylewis33@gmail.com
STAFF CONTACTS
Academic Dean - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors placement, etc.
Dean of Students - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.) and discipline issues
Counselor - Charlotte Hurt (charlotte.hurt@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with social and emotional-related challenges