Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published October 11, 2020
Volume 55
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal
A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON
We are praying that each of you has a wonderful and restful Fall Break with family and friends. We are so blessed by all that God has done in Q1, and we cannot wait to see all that God has in store for us in Q2.
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Mr. Vinson, Mr. Higgins and Mr. Tipton spoke on what it means to bear the image of God for our Spiritual Emphasis Week. Ask your child what they learned!
octoBER MEMORY VERSE: Colossians 1:15-16 (ESV)
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities - all things were created through him and for him.
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.
Returning in Q2
HABITUDES MOMENT
Ask your child about this month’s image that is being focused on in our Habitudes leadership/character development classes.
6th Grade: The Starving Baker - This is a common hazard for leaders. We’re like the baker who spends so much time baking bread for others, we forget to eat ourselves. Leaders must feed themselves for personal growth.
7th and 8th: The Talking Stick - The Talking Stick reminds us that before we lead we must listen. Leaders seek to understand the perspective of others before they communicate their own point. They show empathy and ask good questions. As a result, they earn the right to be heard.
REMOTE LEARNING ASSIGNMENTS
Don’t forget that all of the remote work from Thursday and Friday will be due upon our return on Monday, October 19.
FALL PICTURE DAYS
8th Grade Picture Day = Tuesday, October 20
6th and 7th Grade Picture Day = Wednesday, October 21
NOTE: Students are required to be in normal dress code attire
Reminders
Sick Absences - Be sure to email Adam Vinson (adam.vinson@tcslions.org)
House Competition - Follow along all year www.tcshouses.weebly.com
Staff Contacts
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.