Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School

Published August 23, 2020

Volume 48

A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON

Did you know that every morning our faculty gathers at 7:20am before the start of the day to pray for our students? I love being able to being each morning with our hearts and minds focused on the Author and Finisher of our faith! Each year we have a specific prayer list we pray over and I wanted to share this year’s list with you so you can be praying at home too. 

We are praying for:

• The continued health and safety of teachers, students and families

• Our faculty and students to see the image of God in each other in a way that shapes our daily interactions with each other

• The ability to see each day on campus as a gift from God to be used for His glory

• Wisdom to acclimate new students and to keep distance learning students connected

• The development of meaningful, spiritual relationships between faculty and students

LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL 

Mr. Higgins spoke on using our creative gifts (given to us by God) for God’s glory rather than our own, the character trait of the Lewis House. Using passages from Genesis, Ephesians and Colossians, Mr. Higgins showed how God shows Himself as a Creator and has given us the ability to create with our talents and abilities as well. As image bearers of God, we are called to do everything, including using our gifts and talents, for His glory. Check out this video put together by Mr. Higgins regarding this character trait we hope to see in all of our students.

AUGUST MEMORY VERSES: Micah 6:8 (ESV)

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

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 - Jayden Contreras

• 5th - Ryleigh Tilley

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB SCHEDULE

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

Tuesday

• Drama Club 

Wednesday

• Art Club - 4th-5th grades

• Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

Thursday

• Art Club - 1st-3rd grades

• Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

Friday

• Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Reminders

• Sick Absences - Be sure to email Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org) 

  Spirit Wear Update - All orders have been placed and will be delivered soon

• House Competition - Follow along all year www.tcshouses.weebly.com 

Staff Contacts

• Director of Academics - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org)

  • Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors, etc. 

• Director of Student Life - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org)

  • Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.),  discipline issues, and social and emotional-related challenges