Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published May 25, 2025
Volume 267
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal
A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON
And that’s a wrap on the 24-25 school year! And what a year it was! We began the year emphasizing to our students how much we wanted them to see the greatness of Jesus. In Esther chapter 1, King Ashasharus throws a 180-day party to show his kingdom his greatness. Our goal has been to take these 180 days of school and show your children the greatness of King Jesus. I hope we have succeeded and that your child has forever been impacted by what they have learned throughout this year.
As I close out my 14th year here at TCS, I just want to say “thank you” for your continued support and encouragement. Being the Upper Elementary and Middle School Principal is an extremely high honor, and I do not take for granted the tremendous privilege it is to lead your children each day. I hope your family has an incredible summer, and we look forward to seeing y’all back in the Fall…after some much-needed rest and relaxation!
CELEBRATING THE END OF THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR
FINAL REPORT CARDS
Report cards will be available on Blackbaud on June 2nd 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 final grades.
WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR STUDENTS AND ALL OF THEIR HARD WORK THIS YEAR!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEE HOUSE FOR WINNING THE HOUSE CUP THIS YEAR!
CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS ANDERSON’S CLASS FOR WINNING FIELD DAY!
LOOKING AHEAD: INFORMATION FOR THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR
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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. 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.
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION PACKET
RISING 4TH GRADERS AND NEW 5th GRADERS
If you have a rising 4th grader or you have a new 5th grader to Trinity Christian School, please take time to read this ORIENTATION PACKET, which will help introduce you to our upper elementary program.
CLASS REQUEST FORMS FOR 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR
Our class scheduling forms are now live and can be accessed through the links below. Please take the time to complete the form with your child so that preferences regarding specials classes can be secured. In addition, please submit the names of your child’s closest friends to help assist us as we schedule recess rotations throughout the day. Any other special requests may be shared at this time, too. Please note that we will start building student schedules now, but we will not release finalized schedules until late July. We will keep you informed throughout July’s editions of Inside the Pride regarding a specific date for you to access your child’s 25-26 schedule.
SCHEDULING FORMS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, JUNE 6
Note: Students who qualify for advanced-level classes will be contacted individually by our Academic Coordinator, Melissa Lanier, at the beginning of June.
DRESS CODE AND NEW SPIRIT WEAR OPTIONS
As you shop this summer, make sure the items you purchase align with our approved dress code for next year.
Check out our DRESS CODE OVERVIEW to refresh yourself on the guidelines.
*New Upper Elementary Spiritwear* - Our spiritual theme for the 2025-2026 school year will be “Bold as a Lion”. To help reinforce this theme, we will be selling both t-shirts and sweatshirts with the design below. Purchase your very own “Bold as a Lion” shirt here.
BOOK BAG OPTIONS W/FREE PERSONALIZATION:
Purchase from 2 different style/color options. Both style book bags come with free personalization on the front as shown. Use this form to order.
ALL ORDERS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JUNE 16 TO GUARANTEE DELIVERY BY THE START OF SCHOOL.
IMPORTANT BACK-TO-SCHOOL DATES:
Check out our SCHOOL CALENDAR
Sunday, Aug 3: Welcome to the Roar
Monday, Aug 4: Meet the Teacher Day
Tuesday, Aug 5: 1st Day of Classes
Tuesday, Aug 12: Scoop Night
“SCOOP NIGHT” FOR UPPER ELEMENTARY: Tuesday, August 12
Come “get the scoop” on 4th and 5th grades with a special presentation by our Upper Elementary teachers regarding procedures, curriculum, etc. Join us for a special ice cream social right after! Our 4th grade presentation will begin at 5:30 pm (ice cream to follow), and our 5th grade presentation will begin at 6:15 pm (ice cream to follow).
SUPPLY LISTS FOR 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR
Looking to get a jump on next year, as you see deals throughout the summer? Check out our grade-level supply lists. These lists are subject to additions at the beginning of July. No items will be removed, but some additional items may be added.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
This is an optional program for students to maintain and improve their reading skills. Students who choose to complete the challenge will receive a mystery prize in August.
It is important to stay sharp academically over the summer. Check out the suggested ways below to help make sure your child is ready for the transition to upper elementary.
Read 20 minutes daily for fun and discuss what was read together. Rising 4th graders should be reading independently for 30 minutes. Use How to Help Your Reader at Home for extra help.
SUMMER MATH CHALLENGE
Work on multiplication facts — Mastery is considered 3 seconds per problem. Rising 4th graders should have math facts through 9’s mastered. Use math-aids.com for worksheets to practice over the summer for both speed and accuracy. In addition,check out this letterfrom our math department head regarding other math resources this summer.
UPPER ELEMENTARY SUMMER CONTACT LIST
Principal: Adam Vinson (adam.vinson@tcslions.org)
Director of Academics and Student Development: Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) - Mrs. McBurnett helps oversee our academic program while also handling discipline.