Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published September 27, 2020
Volume 53
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal
A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON
The book of Malachi addresses Israel’s sin of offering less than their best to God when it came to their worship. Rather than bringing God their best animal sacrifices as they had been commanded to, they were bringing the sick, the lame and the blind - essentially their leftovers that had no real value to them. God’s response is that our offering and its level of excellence reflects the worth we are seeking to attribute to God Himself. In the New Testament, the same standards apply, even though animal sacrifices are no longer relevant for today (Thank you Jesus!). Instead, we offer ourselves as living sacrifices (Rom. 12:1) by seeking to bring God glory through doing our best in everything we do (I Cor. 10:31). As we come to the end of Q1 in the next couple of weeks and begin looking to Fall Break, let me encourage you to spur your child on to finish out this quarter strong by doing their very best. While each student’s “best” will look different, we know that as each student sows into their school work with full effort, they are bound to reap the rewards of those efforts!
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Mr. Higgins (Director of Student Development) spoke from I Samuel 24 and what it means to be a man after God’s own heart. By looking at David’s example of faith, humility, and love for his enemies, Mr. Higgins challenged our students to do the same.
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 - Heidi Paschal
5th - Asher Griffith
COMMUNICATION REMINDER
As a reminder, with Mrs. Parrish’s recent resignation, please send any correspondence that you would have normally sent to her directly to me (adam.vinson@tcslions.org) moving forward, and I will make sure the information is distributed to the appropriate faculty members.
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.