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Published November 1, 2020

Volume 58

A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON

Spirit Week is here, and it feels a little more special than the average year due to COVID! What a privilege to be at TCS where we have on-campus and virtual options to meet the needs of all our students. I’m so thankful to be a part of this ministry and for a headmaster who continues to lead us well during these challenging times. Let’s show our love for TCS together this week by showing our school spirit! Don’t forget about the Homecoming parade and football game on Friday too. We would love to see you all there! 

LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL 

Mr. Vinson taught a lesson titled “Treats for Tricks” and highlighted the call Jesus gives us in Matthew 5 to return good for evil by loving, serving and praying for our enemies. While this is hard to do at times, God desires for Christians to react differently than the world when it comes to people who try to hurt us. Rather than retaliating, we are called to love our enemies, just like God who loved and died for us while we were His enemies too.

NOVEMBER MEMORY VERSE: Romans 10:9-10 (ESV)

Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

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 Grade = Logan McMichael

• 5th Grade = Mia Pettersson

SPIRIT WEEK INFORMATION

Spirit Dress Days

• Monday - Quarantine Fits (Pajama Day)

• Tuesday - Decade Day (Choose your favorite!)

• Wednesday - Character Day (Trinity appropriate)

• Thursday - Surfers vs. Bikers (Teen Beach Movie)

• Friday - Head to Toe Spirit Day! (Get Tacky!!)

Dress Guidelines

• Athletic shorts can be worn but must meet the fingertip rule.

• There should be no spaghetti straps or tank tops. 

• Any tops that are low cut or have a low v-neck must have a modest camisole underneath.

• Leggings may only be worn with a top that meets the length requirement for shorts (Fingertip rule applies) 

• Open toe shoes/sandals are permitted for this week only. 

• Mesh/see-thru tops should not be worn.  

• The rule for shirts, shorts, and skirts is applied at all angles.

• Shirts should touch the top of the pants, shorts, skirt, etc.

General Rule: If you have concerns about your outfit..it may be best to pick out something else to wear :)

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB SCHEDULE

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

• Tuesday

  • Drama Club - 4th-5th grades

• Wednesday

  • Art Club - 4th-5th grades

• Thursday

  • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

• Friday

  • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

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.