Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School

Published May 19, 2024

Volume 221

A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON

The final week is here, and we are excited to celebrate all of our students’ accomplishments over the course of this year. It’s a week of parties, awards, and goodbyes as we head into summer break. As we wrap things up, I just want to say a personal “thank you” for the continued support and encouragement you show me as your child’s principal. Being the upper elementary principal at TCS is one of my greatest privileges, and I consider it a great joy to partner with your family in the development of your children. Thank you for allowing me to serve in what I consider to be the greatest job God could have given me.

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

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

UPCOMING UPPER ELEMENTARY DATES

• May 1May 23 = 4th Grade Field Day and Class Party

• May 23 = 5th Grade Walk and Class Party

• May 24 = Bible Extra Credit Assessment

LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Mr. Vinson spoke to our students from Acts 4 - the story of Peter and John standing trial for the healing of a lame man. Mr. Vinson highlighted the statement that the Sadducees made about Peter and John, “they have been with Jesus”. As we head into summer break, Mr. Vinson encouraged our students to follow the example set by Peter and John who stood on their convictions and demonstrated compassion to others, which served as evidence that they had spent time with Jesus.

LIONS OF THE WEEK

Students who have been recognized by their teachers for setting a good example and making right choices during the school day. 

• 4th Grade: Paisley Beard

• 5th Grade: Aspen Bell

We are beginning to work on your child’s schedule for next year, and we need your help! Please take the time to complete the Schedule Request Form below for your child’s upcoming grade level for the 2024-2025 school year. This is specifically an opportunity to submit your child’s specials/elective requests. The deadline for submitting requests is Friday, May 31.

• Rising 5th Grade – Schedule Request Form

• Rising 6th Grade – Schedule Request Form

OPTIONAL HALF-DAY DISMISSAL AND EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY

As we look towards the end of the semester and the 23-24 school year, we wanted to let you know that we will be offering an adjusted schedule to accommodate end of year testing, parties and special events. Please see our plan for the final 3 days of the school year below for Lower School, Upper Elementary and Middle School. 

Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23 - Optional Half Day Release

• All mandatory school work will be completed by 11:30am, and an optional half day dismissal will be provided. We will conduct a normal dismissal line beginning at 11:30am with a plan to conclude the dismissal line by 12:15pm. Students who need to be picked up between 12:15-2:50pm can be checked out at the front office. At 2:50pm we will run a second dismissal, pending the amount of students who remained on campus past 12:15pm. We will update you about our afternoon dismissal process during the 2:50-3:30 time slot on these days as we get closer. 

• If you anticipate your child needing to stay at school past 12:15pm, please complete the forms below so we can plan accordingly. Supervision will be provided up until 3:30pm by teachers. Students still on campus at 3:30pm will be transitioned to Agape After Care or Middle School Extended Day (normal rates will apply)

• Wednesday Form (DUE BY MAY 15)- students needing to remain at school after 12:15pm

• Thursday Form - (DUE BY MAY 15) students needing to remain at school after 12:15pm

• Note: Due to the optional half-day release, Sage Dining will be serving our students breakfast between 8-10am (pending your child’s grade level schedule). Students needing to stay past 12:15pm will need to bring a sack lunch as there will be no lunch option provided by Sage.

EARLY LEARNING AT GO CHURCH INFORMATION: The Early Learning students at our Go Church campus will dismiss from 11:30 to 12:00pm. Due to the half day dismissal, we will not offer the Junior Lions dismissal option. Early Learning students will be transported to the main campus for the Agape program at 2:10pm. 

Friday, May 24 - Half Day Dismissal

• We will dismiss for Summer Break at 11:30am. All students should be picked up between 11:30am-12:15pm. There will be NO AFTER SCHOOL option available on this day. 

• Note: Due to the early dismissal, Sage Dining will be serving our students breakfast between 8-10am (pending your child’s grade level schedule).

EARLY LEARNING AT GO CHURCH INFORMATION: Transportation will NOT be provided to the main campus for Early Learning students.

5TH GRADE COUNTDOWN TO MIDDLE SCHOOL

Hey fifth grade families! We are officially in the final stretch of elementary school! As a way to close out the school year, fifth grade students and teachers will be counting down the last 26 days, beginning on Tuesday, April 23rd, by moving through the alphabet with letter coordinated dress up days/activities for your student(s). Check out the weekly newsletter on Blackbaud for access to the “ABC Countdown”. We can’t wait for you to join us in the fun as we count down until middle school!

Be sure to check out all the details about our end of year events on our family landing page.