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Published February 7, 2021

Volume 70

A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON

Recently, I’ve been studying James 2 as part of a men’s group I’m a part of at church. How timely given that we are in the midst of celebrating Black History Month as the message of James 2 is all about fighting our tendencies to show partiality and favoritism towards others based on what we perceive to be true about them. Let me encourage you to read through chapter 2 and meditate on the truth of the words found there. May we all learn to see each other as image-bearers of God, and may we all embrace our responsibility to treat each other with the same love and respect we desire for our own selves.

LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL 

To help reduce any unnecessary exposure with our students, we took a break from chapel this week. We plan to resume chapel once we return from Winter Break.

FEBRUARY MEMORY VERSE: EPHESIANS 2:8-10 (ESV)

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

LIONS OF THE WEEK

Returning after Winter Break

4TH GRADE MAKE UP WORK/VIRTUAL ASSIGNMENTS

For our 4th grade students, please keep checking this live document for work that needs to be completed by the time we return from Winter Break. 

5TH GRADE MAKE UP WORK/VIRTUAL ASSIGNMENTS

For our 5th grade students, please keep checking this live document for work that needs to be completed by the time we return from Winter Break.

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)

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.