Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published March 21, 2021
Volume 76
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal
A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON
Don’t forget to make sure your child is coming to school each day with a mask. We have seen a rise recently in students who are needing to come and get a mask from my office each day. Please double check that your child has a mask before leaving the house and perhaps stick a few back ups in their book bag as well. Thank you for your help and support in this area!
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Pastor JC Worley from Go Church spoke from Proverbs 13:20 and 14:7, continuing our series on “Wisdom from Proverbs.” Pastor JC emphasized that if we walk with the wise, we will be led into wisdom ourselves, but if we walk with fools our lives will end in ruin. Wise friends can be a source of guidance while foolish friends often lead us into temptations and traps. Ultimately, our students were left with this thought: “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” Our prayer is that all of our students would seek godly friendships as a source of encouragement.
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 = Charlie Johnson
5th Grade = Lila Chitwood
JUST READ WINNERS QUARTER 3
Congratulations to the following students who accomplished the Just Read goal for Quarter 3! As a reward, they will be receiving pizza for lunch this week!
4th Grade
Kent Chapman
Brinley Elliot
Emma Fabean
Brielle Foster
Hamilton Houston
Addison Klingler
Jackson Ladd
Heidi Paschal
Ava Pamparo
Reagan Peavy
Gabbi Phillips
Emma Russell
Emmy Shrader
Joy Stanfield
Gracie Smelley
Maya Thomas
5th Grade
Porter Baker
Andrea Binegar
Russ Bryan
Will Bryan
Isabelle Chammami
Lila Chitwood
Hannah Christmas
Asher Griffith
Lucy Jackson
Elle Jerger
Lucy King
Ava Grace Knowles
Alex LaFleur
Ava Leonard
Samuel Leyimu
Joshua Powell
Jillian Schriks
Tate Strealy
Gabriella Williams
Henry Wilson
Bette Wise
HALF DAY DISMISSAL
Friday, March 26 - 11:30am
Don’t forget that middle school will be dismissing at 11:30am next Friday, March 26. We will utilize our normal dismissal process.
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
Now thru April 1
Our Annual Food Drive will take place from now through 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.