Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published January 31, 2021
Volume 69
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal
A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON
February is a special month as we celebrate Black History in our history classes (and other classes too). One of our great desires here at Trinity is that our students would come to understand and value each and every individual as an image-bearer of God. One of the ways we strive to accomplish this is by celebrating the diverse ways that God has created us. We are looking forward to celebrating many of the African-American men and women who have been used by God in mighty ways to impact this world. Be on the lookout for ways we will be celebrating throughout the month.
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Mr. Higgins kicked off our new chapel series looking at the topic of wisdom from the book of Proverbs. He took time to emphasize to the students the difference between man’s wisdom and God’s wisdom. Throughout Quarter 3 we will continue to teach our students to value the wisdom found in God through His Word.
JANUARY MEMORY VERSE: II Corinthians 5:20-21 (ESV)
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
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 = Ella Bailey
5th Grade = Ansleigh Black
LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Please utilize this link to access our upper elementary schedule for the last week of school so you can make plans to join us for 4th and 5th grade awards programs (virtually for parents) and our 5th grade walk (in-person for parents).
DRAMA CLUB (SPRING SESSION)
New members sign up by February 9th! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/hbsV9CXYJfTWjdP27
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
To celebrate, our teachers will be emphasizing important African-American figures throughout history, specifically using the words Foundation, Innovation, and Transformation to highlight roles and impacts each had on culture today.
Week of February 1 - FOUNDATION = Our teachers will be emphasizing African-Americans who were the first black individuals to do or accomplish certain feats that helped lay the foundation for others.
Week of February 8 - INNOVATION = Our teachers will be emphasizing African-Americans who were instrumental in creating new ideas, products and systems that have contributed to our culture over all.
Week of February 22 - TRANSFORMATION = History teachers will be emphasizing African-Americans who were "culture-changers" by their attitudes, actions and responses to "stand against culture in its wrongness.” (see Robinson House tagline)
FAVORITE NFL TEAM SHIRT DAY
To celebrate Super Bowl Sunday, students are encouraged to wear their favorite NFL team jersey or shirt on Friday, February 5. Students may wear jeans or normal dress code pants/shorts.
LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Please utilize this link to access our upper elementary schedule for the last week of school so you can make plans to join us for 4th and 5th grade awards programs (virtually for parents) and our 5th grade walk (in-person for parents).
ADVANCED AND HONORS CLASS PLACEMENT FOR 21/22 SCHOOL YEAR
Please utilize this link to access requirements used for determining advanced and honors placement for next year’s schedule. The placement requirements will apply to our current 4th and 5th grade students.
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.