Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published January 26, 2020
Volume 26
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Pastor Kurt Malthaner from First Baptist Fayetteville spoke on God’s goodness to Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the midst of the fiery furnace. Ask your kids about the illustration involving the $20 bill!
LIONS OF THE WEEk
Congratulations to the following students that were nominated by their teachers for making good choices or setting a good example recently.
4th - Mia Oglesby
5th - Jesse Griffin
JUST READ REWARD
We had a great trip to Chick-fil-a for lunch and milkshakes last week with the 5th graders who accomplished their “Just Read” goal. Keep encouraging your kids to read at home!
MARQUEE EVENT (HOUSE POINTS)
This month we are encouraging all of our students to support the Performing Arts Department by attending the high school musical on either January 30, 31, or February 1. Students who attend will earn house points for our ongoing competition.
SUPER BOWL DRESS DOWN DAY
On Friday, January 31 our students are invited to wear their favorite NFL team jerseys, t-shirts or sweatshirts with jeans or normal dress code bottoms to celebrate the big game. Students may also wear their normal Trinity spirit attire as well.
TRIP TO SNOW MOUNTAIN
Our 4th graders will be enjoying a “snow day” on February 14th as we visit Stone Mountain Park’s Snow Mountain! Don’t forget to send in your child’s permission form by Tuesday, February 28.
COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL
Join us for our next UES Coffee with the Principal on Friday, Feb. 28 at 8:15am in the school cafeteria.
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