Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School
Published August 15, 2021
Volume 93
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal
A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON
Welcome back! We are so excited to have started the new year, and we are absolutely thrilled to be investing in your students on our campus once again. It’s been a great first week, and we are excited to see what God has in store for week 2.
LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL
Mr. Vinson kicked off the school year with Part 1 of the type of culture we hope to see within our upper elementary here at Trinity. Using John 2 and the imagery of the wedding servants filling the pots “to the brim” at Jesus’ request, Mr. Vinson encouraged our students to approach this year with a desire for excellence by doing their very best in everything they do. We hope to particularly see this in our students’ efforts with their academics. Our hope and prayer is that every student will “fill it to the brim” and do their very best in every endeavor they attempt this year...with the goal of glorifying and honoring God with those best efforts. Be sure to ask your child about the children’s book Mr. Vinson read and what it means to be a “Halfway Herbert”.
AUGUST MEMORY VERSES: Deuteronomy 10:12-13 (ESV)
Help your child learn their memory verses over the course of this month.
12 “And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, 13 and to keep the commandments and statutes of the Lord, which I am commanding you today for your good?
LIONS OF THE WEEk
Returning next week!
SPIRIT STORE REOPENED
Don’t forget to order your upper elementary school spirit wear! Our online store will close once again on August 31 so don’t miss out on this opportunity to support our upper elementary!
DISCOUNTED SPIRIT WEAR
We have limited sizes of last year’s upper elementary school spirit wear available in Mr. Vinson’s office. T-shirts are $5 and sweatshirts are $10. Feel free to send in money with your child if they would like to stop by to see what styles and sizes are available.
*NEW UPPER ELEMENTARY DISCIPLINE POLICIES*
Check out the disciplinary policies that have been added to this year’s student handbook.
*NEW MISSING WORK/MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES*
We are excited to have Kasey Hanson, who serves as one of our 6th grade English teachers, serving in the role of RTA Coordinator (Return to Academics). Whenever your child is absent for an extended period of time (3+ days), Mrs. Hanson will be reaching out to you regarding makeup work that your child needs to complete. In addition, Mrs. Hanson will be scheduling times for your child to make up tests and quizzes to help reduce them missing classroom time upon their return. Generally, we like to schedule these makeup opportunities right after school. Please keep this in mind if your child ends up being absent. We will reach out to you about scheduling a time that works for your family schedule so we can get your child caught up. As a reminder, all Pre-Absence Forms may be emailed to Mrs. Hanson as well. Her email address is kasey.hanson@tcslions.org.
Reminders
Pre-Absence Requests - Be sure to email Kasey Hanson (kasey.hanson@tcslions.org)
Sick Absences - Be sure to email our nurses (nurses@tcslions.org) and our attendance office (attendance@tcslions.org) - You can also include Kasey Hanson as well (kasey.hanson@tcslions.org)
House Competition - Follow along all year www.tcshouses.weebly.com
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
Check out the current after school clubs we are planning to offer for upper elementary students this year. If you have any questions, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who oversees all of our elementary clubs.
IMPORTANT LINKS
New Pre-Absence Form - Use when anticipating upcoming absences
Uniform Overview - No changes from last year, just reminders
UPPER ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACTS
Please note the new administrative positions and the individuals serving in those capacities for next year.
4th Grade Academic Coordinator - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org)
Mrs. McBurnett will be assisting you with any academic-related needs for 4th grade.
5th Grade Academic Coordinator - Melissa Lanier (melissa.lanier@tcslions.org)
Mrs. Lanier will be assisting you with any academic-related needs for 5th grade.
Upper Elementary RTA Coordinator - Kasey Hanson (kasey.hanson@tcslions.org)
Mrs. Hanson will be assisting you with makeup work related to any extended absences your child may have this year. Email Pre-Absence forms to her.
Director of Student Life - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org)
Mrs. McBurnett will continue to oversee our special events and field trips while also handling our middle school counseling duties.
Director of Student Development - Dylan Higgins (dylan.higgins@tcslions.org)
Mr. Higgins will continue to oversee the spiritual development of our student body while also assisting with academic needs your child may have.
Director of Skills Development - Jenn Opsahl (jennifer.opsahl@tcslions.org)
Mrs. Opsahl will continue to oversee our Skills Development Program.
Dean of Students - Ryan Tipton (ryan.tipton@tcslions.org)
Mr. Tipton will continue to address any disciplinary issues throughout the year.
UPPER ELEMENTARY ORIENTATION VIDEOS
Just in case you have not had a chance to do so, please take a moment to watch the two-part Orientation video series below. These videos were sent via email last week, and are included here to make sure everyone has access to them.