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

Published September 6, 2020

Volume 50

Are you wondering about spring pictures from last school year/Spring 2020? 

Please email Stacy at specialtyphoto@bellsouth.net and copy tracy.harrelson@tcslions.org on the email inquiry so that we can assist on our end with that information. 

The deadline for requesting Spring picture proofs is Friday, September 11th.

A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON

4 weeks down and Labor Day is here! We hope each of you is having a wonderful, extended weekend together, and we look forward to seeing you back for Week 5.

LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL 

Mr. Vinson spoke on the call we have as Christians to do what is right, even when it is costly, the character trait of the Nee House. Using a variety of passages, Mr. Vinson shared how we are to image God well by seeking to do what is right always, to step up in situations where the right thing isn’t being done, and to expect some kickback from others when we try to do the right thing. Check out this video put together by Mr. Higgins regarding this character trait we hope to see in all of our students.

SEPTEMBER MEMORY VERSE: Luke 10:27 (ESV)

And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”

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 - Sadie Brunson

• 5th - Lily Grace Peterson

ASSESSMENT DAYs

To help simplify and keep our students organized, we have the following schedule in place to limit the amount of assessments a child will see in a given day. Please use the following schedule to help your child prepare at home when appropriate.

• 4th Grade Assessment Schedule

  • Monday = Bible

  • Tuesday = Math or ELA (not both)

  • Wednesday = Science or History

  • Thursday = Math or ELA

  • Friday = Science or History

• 5th Grade Assessment Schedule

  • Monday = none

  • Tuesday = Math or ELA

  • Wednesday = Science or History

  • Thursday = Math or ELA

  • Friday = Bible, Science or History
    

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