Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published April 18, 2021
Volume 80
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal
A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON
Spring is one of my favorite times of the school year due to the excitement surrounding the anticipation of summer break. Students are lively, the days are warmer, and there is just a general appreciation for school as the realization sets in that time is short for making final memories before moving on to the next grade level. Last spring was so hard on me personally as I missed the daily interaction with our students particularly during this spring period. What a blessing to be on campus with the option for face-to-face learning as we continue moving through April and as we look forward to May. In the coming weeks we will have more and more opportunities to celebrate the accomplishments of your children this year. I’m so grateful for all that the LORD has done, and I am excited to make the most of these final weeks. May the LORD fill our students with spiritual moments and memories between now and summer break that will impact them for a lifetime!
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Coach Carr kicked off our new series entitled “Finish Strong” by highlighting the call Jesus gave to his initial disciples in Mark 1:16-20 . As we look towards finishing this school year strong, Coach Carr reminded us that we need to be fully devoted in our walk with Jesus as a starting point for finishing strong. May the LORD continue to call our students into a deeper relationship with Him!
APRIL MEMORY VERSE: ROMANS 8:28-29 (ESV)
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
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 = Addison Klingler
5th Grade = Jacob Harper
ELEMENTARY TALENT SHOW
With Spring in full bloom and Summer break on the horizon, TCS is eagerly anticipating our annual Elementary Talent Show! It’s such a special time to showcase the wide variety of God-given gifts represented in our student body. We will hold our Elementary Talent Show on Thursday, May 13th at 6:00 pm in the Student Center located in the Early Learning building.
Please fill out the google form in this email with your student’s talent selection and include any required information. All selections MUST be submitted by April 23rd.Participants will present their selection before our Fine Arts team on May 5th.
Please reach out to Cathy Settle or Emily Litton with any questions!
Book Fair
We are excited to offer a Scholastic Book Fair this spring! The students (K3-5th grade) will visit the book fair with their class one time during the week of April 19-23. In order to limit the amount of people visiting the book fair, the students will only visit the book fair with their class rather than with a parent accompanying them. Students that wish to participate will need to have an electronic account set up by a parent for payment. We will not accept cash or checks. More information about the book fair and setting up the electronic account will be sent home after spring break. Happy reading!
QUARTER 4 READING OLYMPICS
Don’t forget to finish up your reading by Thursday, April 22! If you have any questions reach out to Mrs. McBurnett. (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org)
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.