Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 71

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

Published February 14, 2021

Volume 71

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON

We are praying that each of our families has a wonderful and safe Winter Break!


LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL 

Returning after 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)


READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK

We are excited to celebrate the week of March 1-5 with the following dress down days. 

  • Monday: Pajama Day (I’m Not Going to Get Up Today)

  • Tuesday: Crazy Sock Day (Fox in Socks)

  • Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday: Wear mismatched/backwards clothes. (Wacky Wednesday)

  • Thursday: College/Career Day: Wear a college shirt or dress as your favorite career choice. (Oh, The Places You Will Go)

  • Friday: Crazy Hat Day: Wear your favorite/crazy hat. (The Cat in the Hat) 


FOOD DRIVE OPPORTUNITY

Our Annual Food drive will take place from March 1st - April 1st. We are encouraging all students from preschool-8th grade to participate. This is a great opportunity to bless our community, while encouraging generosity in our students.  Items donated will be given to Trinity Church’s food pantry and then dispersed to those in need.  Items may be sent in with your student and given to their classroom/homeroom teacher. We appreciate your willingness to give!

Items needed:

Soup (bean, chicken noodle, vegetable, beef stew), applesauce, peaches, mayonnaise, pancake syrup, cereal, oatmeal, cocoa, coffee, evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla, canned meats (salmon, corned beef, tuna, chicken, etc.), canola oil, vegetable shortening, salad dressing, canned potatoes, instant potatoes, canned fruit, dried beans, peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, pasta, stew, rice, juices, ramen noodles, pudding, toilet paper, paper towels, diapers (all sizes), dish soap, sanitary napkins, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste.


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


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.