Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 62

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

Published November 29, 2020

Volume 62

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

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.


PICTURE DAY RETAKES

Monday, November 30 - Students should wear normal uniform attire.


THE HOLLY JOLLY TROLLY

To celebrate the Christmas season we will be offering special Christmas treats, snacks and drinks on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays during 4th and 5th grade lunch. Trolly items will range from $1-2. We hope the kids enjoy this fun opportunity!


END OF FALL SEMESTER (LAST WEEK SCHEDULE 12/14-12/18)

Dr. Anthony has granted us half days the final week of the Fall Semester as we look towards Christmas Break. We WILL NOT have a typical class Christmas party due to COVID restrictions, but we will have a Christmas breakfast to share with the students one day of the week.

  • Monday-Wednesday (School with half-day dismissal)

    • NOTE: Please arrive at the appropriate time, and do not arrive earlier to avoid traffic issues.

      • Students with Pre-K siblings - Dismissal begins at 11am

      • Students without Pre-K siblings - Dismissal begins at 11:30am

  • Thursday (Teacher Workday, Lower School programs - NO SCHOOL for students)

    • NOTE: Pre-K-3rd grade will have Christmas programs taking place on campus throughout the day. 

  • Friday (NO SCHOOL - MERRY CHRISTMAS)

*For students who are unable to be picked up at the half day dismissal time on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, we will provide free care until 3:30pm. Normal After School rates will apply after 3:30pm.


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


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.