Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published December 13, 2020
Volume 64
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal
A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON
What a wonderful semester we have had full of blessings and daily provisions! I’m so thankful when thinking back about how God has continued to guide us and protect us since August. Your children have done such a wonderful job transitioning back to school after such a long lay off last spring, and I could not be more proud of their effort. We are down to only a few short days left until Christmas Break. My hope is that each of you will find great joy in celebrating the birth of our Savior this Christmas season with your family and friends.
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Mr. Higgins led our 4th and 5th graders in a time of worship singing Christmas songs to celebrate this special season together.
DECEMBER MEMORY VERSE: John 3:16-17 (ESV)
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
LIONS OF THE WEEK
RETURNING AFTER CHRISTMAS BREAK
CHRISTMAS DRESS DOWN DAYS
Monday, December 14: Christmas Sweater (regular or ugly) and Christmas Socks
Tuesday, December 15: Cozy Christmas (Pajamas)
Wednesday, December 16: Holiday Cheer (Red and Green)
END OF FALL SEMESTER (LAST WEEK SCHEDULE 12/14-12/18)
Students DO NOT need to bring binders this week!
Monday - Christmas activities in the classrooms
Students with Pre-K siblings - Dismissal begins at 11am
Students without Pre-K siblings - Dismissal begins at 11:30am
Tuesday - Christmas Breakfast and Christmas activities in the classrooms (don’t forget to send in some socks for our fake snowball fight)
Students with Pre-K siblings - Dismissal begins at 11am
Students without Pre-K siblings - Dismissal begins at 11:30am
Wednesday - Christmas activities in the classrooms and a trip to NCG Theatre to watch The Polar Express - students will be transported by school buses for a 9:30am showing.
Sign up here if you would like to pre-order popcorn and drink for $6
All students WILL NEED TO BE PICKED UP AT NCG THEATRE at 11:00am. Students not picked up will be transported back to school for After School.
*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. STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BRING A LUNCH IF THEY HAVE TO STAY FOR AFTER SCHOOL. THERE WILL BE NO HOT LUNCH OPTION.
AFTER SCHOOL PICKUP THIS WEEK (12:00-6:00pm)
Pick up spot is right outside the church office door located in the Early Learning Building directly across from the TCS Main Office.
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.