Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published March 7, 2021
Volume 74
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal
A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON
This is a reminder that Q3 will be ending on March 12! Can you believe we are almost ¾ of the way through the school year? We are so proud of how hard our students have been working and all that God is teaching them as we continue navigating through this pandemic. Overall, our students have been doing so well with the new mask regulations. It’s evident that being on campus is important to them, and we continue to be thankful that God is allowing face-to-face learning as an option. Keep encouraging your children to work hard and to finish out Q3 strong!
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Pastor Rand Burton from East Point Campus of Peachtree City Christian Church continued our series on “Wisdom from Proverbs” by teaching from Proverbs 31 and used the chapter to remind our students what it means to be an image bearer of God as both male and female.
MARCH MEMORY VERSE: MATTHEW 28:18-20 (ESV)
FAnd Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
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 = Micah McFaddin
5th Grade = Haiden McDaniel
UPCOMING SPECIAL DAYS/EVENTS
Friday, March 12 - “Mask-a-versary” Day - to commemorate the 1 year anniversary of us going virtual during the 2020 school year, students are invited to wear appropriate pajamas for the day.
Wednesday, March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day or “Green and Jeans” - students may wear jeans with green shirts.
IOWA STANDARDIZED TESTING
Our spring testing dates will be Monday, March 15 and Tuesday, March 16.
*Please note that these dates are changes to our previously scheduled dates.*
FIELD DAY AND MOVIE DAY
To coincide with our IOWA testing dates, upper elementary school students will participate in Field Day in the afternoon on Monday, March 15 and will be watching a movie in classrooms in the afternoon on Tuesday, March 16 (movie TBD).
SPRING PICTURE DAY
Upper elementary students (4th-5th) will have their spring pictures taken on Wednesday, March 24. Appropriate spring attire may be worn. Questions? Please email Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org)
FOOD DRIVE OPPORTUNITY
March 1 - April 1
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
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.