Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published September 13, 2020
Volume 51
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal
A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON
In the book of Haggai, the prophet challenged the people of Israel who had returned from captivity in Babylon to examine their spiritual priorities as they put their lives back together. The defeat to Babylyon was a major ordeal that completely disrupted their lives (calendars, schedules, normal activities, etc.). After returning home the people had done a great job of rebuilding their own homes, but the temple of God remained in ruins. (Haggai 1:2-5) They had prioritized their personal lives, but their participation in worship was not getting the focus it deserved.
Studying this book of the Bible challenged me particularly in my own efforts of how I put the pieces of my life back together after the state of quarantine we endured through the spring and summer. What I want to avoid is a scenario where I return to work, return to social activities, but fail to return to my previous involvement in spiritual activities, particularly in the ways I serve my local church.
Let me encourage you to step back and examine whether you are working to rebuild the spiritual aspects of your life as much as you are the earthly aspects. We certainly endured a crazy season of life when our schedules and daily activities were completely altered from the norm. Now that we are back in school and many have returned to work, this is a great opportunity to re-engage with the local church, especially now that many are hosting in-person services once again. Let us not be guilty of being people who are ready to attend a Friday night football game, but not quite ready to attend Sunday worship!
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Mr. Vinson spoke on the call we have as Christians to stand against culture when it is wrong, the character trait of the Robinson House. Using Lev. 18:1-5 and Romans 12:1-2, Mr. Vinson helped us see that God’s Word defines right and wrong for us, and we are called to live according to its standards rather than conforming to the cultural norms around us. 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 - Sawyer Boone
5th - Elle Jerger
HOUSE COLOR DRESS DOWN DAY
Encourage your child to take advantage of the opportunity to earn house points by coming to school dressed in their house color on Thursday, Sept. 17! Students may wear jeans or normal dress code/uniform bottoms with a house color shirt. Hats may also be worn if they coincide with the house color.
Nee House (4th Grade) - PURPLE
Wycliffe House (5th Grade) - BLACK
VIRTUAL LEARNING BEFORE FALL BREAK
Thursday, October 8th = remote learning day (no video instruction)
Students will receive instructions and assignments from their teachers by Wednesday, October 7th.
All work assigned will need to be submitted no later than Monday, Oct 19 at 8am and will be the first grades submitted for Q2 purposes.
Friday, October 9th = remote learning day (with pre-recorded video instruction)
Students will receive instructions and assignments from their teachers by Thursday evening, October 8th. Pre-recorded video instruction will also be made available for FRIDAY ONLY.
All work assigned will need to be submitted no later than Monday, Oct 19 at 8am and will be the first grades submitted for Q2 purposes.
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 challenge.
Dean of Students - Ryan Tipton (ryan.tipton@tcslions.org)
Available to assist with disciplinary concerns.