Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published May 2, 2021
Volume 82
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal
A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON
The homestretch of the school year is here, but we haven’t reached summer break just yet. Keep encouraging your child to finish the school year strong!
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Mr. Vinson continued our chapel series on “Finish Strong” by teaching from several passages of Scripture. In order to finish strong, students were reminded to 1) Keep their eyes on Jesus, 2) Keep good company with friends and 3) Keep trusting God with the results of their efforts. Our hope is that our students will finish the year strong by remembering that doing their best as a student is an act of worship to God. Check out this video as a reminder of what it looks like to celebrate early before you have finished the race!
MAY MEMORY VERSE: JAMES 1:2-3 (ESV)
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
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 = Emmy Shrader
5th Grade = Aftyn Heiden
ELEMENTARY TALENT SHOW
We are excited to celebrate the wide variety of God-given gifts represented in our student body at our Elementary Talent Show on Thursday, May 13th at 6:00 pm in the Student Center located in the Early Learning building.
RISING 6TH GRADE INFORMATION MEETING
Rather than having an in-person meeting, I will be moving my yearly “Welcome to Middle School” meeting to a virtual format. More details to come, but I wanted to make sure all of our 5th grade families knew that information is coming regarding the transition to middle school. We are excited to welcome our 5th graders to middle school!
5TH GRADE WALK
Information coming in next week’s Inside the Pride issue.
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.