Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published March 1, 2020
Volume 31
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Pastor Jason spoke on our ability to pray directly to God thanks to sacrificial work of Jesus Christ.
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 - Jackson Craven
5th - Savannah Gonzales
FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS
With the increase in the use of social media, so many of us get caught in the comparison trap. Check out this article to see how you can help your student avoid the trap!
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)
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