Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published February 16, 2020
Volume 29
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
We had to cancel due to weather.
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 - Andrew Thomas
5th - Tanner Hoekwater
SPRING PICTURES
4th and 5th Grade - Wednesday, March 11
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