Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published February 9, 2020
Volume 28
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Pastor John spoke on the topic of love from I Corinthians 13, specifically how we love God and others properly.
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 Pettersson
5th - Julia Johnson
DIVERSITY WEEK (G.R.A.C.E.)
This upcoming week we are excited to celebrate the diversity of God’s creation as seen through Gender, Race, Ability, Culture and Economic status. Our goal is to help our students see that despite our differences, we are united in that we each bear the image of God as part of His special creation. Throughout the week our teachers will be focusing on this theme in each of your child’s classes. Please pray that this week will be an encouraging time of growth for our students as they learn more about God and what it means to be created by Him.
ELEMENTARY TALENT SHOW
Join us on Thursday, February 13 as our elementary kids put their talents and abilities on display in the Student Center (Pre-K building). We look forward to seeing you there!
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!
READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK
We are excited to celebrate a love for reading during the week of March 2-6. We will have a variety of activities taking place in the classrooms all week long, and we are encouraging our students to dress down “Dr. Seuss” style in honor of the week too! Check out the dress-down theme options below.
Monday, March 2: Cat in the Hat Day (wear red, black, or stripes)
Tuesday, March 3: Fox in Socks Day (wear your wackiest socks)
Wednesday, March 4: Wacky Wednesday (wear mismatched clothes)
Thursday, March 5: Character Day (dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character)
Friday, March 6: Oh, The Places You Will Go Day (wear a college shirt or dress as your favorite career choice)
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