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Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 46

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Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School

Published August 10, 2020

Volume 46

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

A MESSAGE FROM MR. VINSON

I cannot tell you how excited I am to start this new school year! As a staff, we are viewing every single day that we are able to have school on campus as a gift from God. We want to maximize our time as we seek to love each student by pouring into them both academically and spiritually. Thank you for entrusting your child’s education with us. We count it a great privilege to partner with you.

TRAFFIC FLOW VIDEOS

Please be sure to watch the traffic flow video below. We will be taking our students’ temperatures while they are still inside your vehicle. We appreciate you informing your child ahead of time, so they are prepared.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL CHECKLIST

  • Do you have a mask for your child?

  • Do you have a water bottle for your child? (remember, water fountains are deactivated)

  • Do you have uniform/dress code attire?

  • Do you have school supplies?

  • Do you have a dismissal card?

  • Do you have your child’s schedule printed?

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB SCHEDULE

For details, please email Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org)

Tuesday

  • Drama Club 

Wednesday

  • Art Club - 4th-5th grades

  • Running Club - 1st-3rd grades

Thursday

  • Art Club - 1st-3rd grades

  • Chess Club - 1st-5th grades

Friday

  • Running Club - 4th-5th grades

Reminders

  • Distance Learning Program - email me if you would like for your child to begin the year off campus with distance learning. 

  • House Competition - Follow along all year www.tcshouses.weebly.com 

Staff Contacts

  • Director of Academics - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org)

    • Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors, etc. 

  • 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 challenges

Based on the new guidelines released by Dr. Anthony in our Reopening Plan, please email me directly if you would like to have your child begin the school year under the distance learning format.

Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 46

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Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School

Published August 2, 2020

Volume 45

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

STUDENT SCHEDULES

Please check RenWeb and reference your child’s schedule after reviewing the instructions and guidelines given in my scheduling email. If you see any issues, please email me ASAP so we can get any errors resolved.

NEW STUDENT/FAMILY WELCOME ORIENTATION (4th-8th) - THURSDAY, August 6

On Thursday, August 6, all of our new 4th-8th grade parents are invited to come meet teachers, walk schedules and pick up Chromebooks (7th and 8th grade only) early before our school-wide Orientation Day. Our staff would love to welcome you to the Trinity family with an ice cream social (outside) while giving you a chance to ask any questions you might have about the new year. We also hope to pair your new student up with a “TCS buddy” as well. Feel free to walk through the hallways and check out our classrooms too. Please use the following schedule if you would like to join us for this early drop-in opportunity. For those that attend, the school-wide Orientation on Monday, August 10 will not be needed. 

  • Upper Elementary (4th and 5th Grades)

    • 5:00-5:45pm - Student Last Name (A-K)

    • 5:45-6:30pm - Student Last Name (L-Z)

  • Middle School (6th-8th Grades)

    • 6:30-7:15pm - Student Last Name (A-K)

    • 7:15-8:00pm - Student Last Name (L-Z)

ORIENTATION PLANS (4th-5th) - MONDAY, August 10

We are excited to welcome you and your family to our campus to kick off the new school year! Orientation will look a little different this year and will be based on each student’s last name. Please review the schedule below and plan to attend during your student’s time slot. Orientation is not mandatory but will provide each student the opportunity to accomplish the following:

Orientation Day Goals

  • Walk through daily schedule (can be printed from RenWeb beginning Aug. 1)

  • Meet your teachers, including your Homeroom Teacher

  • Turn in orientation paperwork (to be emailed prior to Aug. 7) to your Homeroom Teacher

  • Turn in classroom school supplies to your Homeroom Teacher

  • Pick up dismissal card number from your Homeroom Teacher

Orientation Day Schedule (Student Last Name) - Please plan to attend at the appropriate time so we can maintain fewer families on campus at one time. 

  • 8:00 - 10:00 am - Group 1 (A-C) 

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Group 2 (D-J)

  • 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Group 3 (K-P)

  • 3:00 - 5:00 pm - Group 4 (Q-Z)

DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION

Based on the new guidelines released by Dr. Anthony in our Reopening Plan, please email me directly if you would like to have your child begin the school year under the distance learning format.

SPIRIT WEAR ORDER REMINDER

Don’t forget to submit your orders for our optional middle school spirit wear. Orders are due by Monday, August 10. You can order through the link below.

Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 44

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Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School

Published July 26, 2020

Volume 44

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

NEW STUDENT/FAMILY WELCOME ORIENTATION (4th-8th) - THURSDAY, August 6

On Thursday, August 6, all of our new 4th-8th grade parents are invited to come meet teachers, walk schedules and pick up Chromebooks (7th and 8th grade only) early before our school-wide Orientation Day. Our staff would love to welcome you to the Trinity family with an ice cream social (outside) while giving you a chance to ask any questions you might have about the new year. We also hope to pair your new student up with a “TCS buddy” as well. Feel free to walk through the hallways and check out our classrooms too. Please use the following schedule if you would like to join us for this early drop-in opportunity. For those that attend, the school-wide Orientation on Monday, August 10 will not be needed. 

  • Upper Elementary (4th and 5th Grades)

    • 5:00-5:45pm - Student Last Name (A-K)

    • 5:45-6:30pm - Student Last Name (L-Z)

  • Middle School (6th-8th Grades)

    • 6:30-7:15pm - Student Last Name (A-K)

    • 7:15-8:00pm - Student Last Name (L-Z)

ORIENTATION PLANS (6th-8th) - MONDAY, August 10

We are excited to welcome you and your family to our campus to kick off the new school year! Orientation will look a little different this year and will be based on each student’s last name. Please review the schedule below and plan to attend during your student’s time slot. Orientation is not mandatory but will provide each student the opportunity to accomplish the following:

Orientation Day Goals

  • Walk through daily schedule (can be printed from RenWeb beginning Aug. 1)

  • Meet your teachers, including your FLEX teacher

  • Turn in orientation paperwork (to be emailed prior to Aug. 7) to your FLEX teacher

  • Turn in classroom school supplies to your FLEX teacher

  • Receive locker assignment and lock combination from your FLEX teacher

  • Pick up dismissal card number from your FLEX teacher

Orientation Day Schedule (Student Last Name) - Please plan to attend at the appropriate time so we can maintain fewer families on campus at one time. 

  • 8:00 - 10:00 am - Group 1 (A-C) 

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Group 2 (D-J)

  • 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Group 3 (K-P)

  • 3:00 - 5:00 pm - Group 4 (Q-Z)

DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION

Based on the new guidelines released by Dr. Anthony in our Reopening Plan, please email me directly if you would like to have your child begin the school year under the distance learning format.

SPIRIT WEAR ORDER REMINDER

Don’t forget to submit your orders for our optional middle school spirit wear. Orders are due by Monday, August 10. You can order through the link below.

Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 43

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School

Published May 24, 2020

Volume 43

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

End of Year Reminders

  1. If you have items remaining here at school, please make plans to pick up before the end of next week. Our next pick up time slot will be Wednesday, May 27 from 9am-12pm. Items not picked up by the end of the week will be donated. 

  2. Class Request Forms need to be dropped off or emailed to tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org by the end of next week. We plan to start working on student schedules immediately. 

  3. We will continue to update you on plans for next year as they become available. Be on the lookout for summer emails from Mr. Vinson to begin in early June.

Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 42

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School

Published May 17, 2020

Volume 42

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

End of Year Reminders

  1. If you have items remaining here at school, please make plans to pick up before the end of next week. Our next pick up time slot will be Wednesday, May 27 from 9am-12pm. Items not picked up by the end of the week will be donated. 

  2. Class Request Forms need to be dropped off or emailed to tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org by the end of next week. We plan to start working on student schedules immediately. 

  3. We will continue to update you on plans for next year as they become available. Be on the lookout for summer emails from Mr. Vinson to begin in early June.

Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 41

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School

Published May 10, 2020

Volume 41

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

MATH ASSESSMENT (Thursday, May 14)

Final math tests will take place Thursday, May 14. These tests will be used  as the final math grade for this school year and will provide important information to help our teachers prepare for the start of next school year. The assessment results will also be used to help determine class placement for next year, including honors and advanced classes. 

VIRTUAL FIELD DAY (Friday, May 15)

Let’s end the year on a fun note with activities planned by our PE teachers. This will be one of the final opportunities for House Points so don’t miss out!

FINAL WEEK OF SCHOOL DATES:

  • Monday, May 18 - READING DAY - special activities planned by Mrs. Stone, we will also have class parties at 9:30am with your child’s homeroom teacher. In addition, our UES Awards program will be at 7pm (virtual link to be provided)

  • Tuesday, May 19 - ART DAY - special activities planned by Mrs. Hackworth

  • Wednesday, May 20 - STEAM Day - special activities planned by Mr. Prewitt

  • Thursday, May 21 - UES Stuff Pickup Day (8-10am and 5-6pm) - We will follow a similar procedure for how we did packet pickups. All of your child’s personal items from the classroom will be bagged upon your arrival. Student medications from the nursing office will be included with your child’s items for pickup.

Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 40

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School

Published May 3, 2020

Volume 40

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

REMINDERS

  1. Week of May 4 - Assignments that need to be turned in this week will all be communicated to you on Friday, May 1 and will not be due until Friday, May 8. This will provide a weekend and an entire week to complete required assignments. 

  2. Week of May 11 - There will be no new work collected this week beyond a math assessment that all students will take on Thursday, May 14.

Month of May Events

Below you will find important events coming up for the month of May!

  • Week of May 4th-May 8th - 5th grade parents are encouraged to drop off items that will be included in a special Time Capsule to commemorate our 5th graders entry into MS. Specific instructions will be emailed to you. Note: The 5th Grade Walk is being planned as part of our first day of school activities for the 20/21 school year. 

  • Thursday, May 14th - Math Exam/Final Assessment

  • Friday, May 15 - Virtual Field Day

  • Monday, May 18 - READING DAY - special activities planned by Mrs. Stone, we will also have classroom awards given at 9:30am with your child’s homeroom teacher. In addition, our UES Awards program will be at 7pm (virtual link to be provided)

  • Tuesday, May 19 - ART DAY - special activities planned by Mrs. Hackworth

  • Wednesday, May 20 - STEAM Day - special activities planned by Mr. Prewitt

  • Thursday, May 21 - UES Stuff Pickup Day (9-10am and 5-6pm) - We will follow a similar procedure for how we did packet pickups. All of your child’s personal items from the classroom will be bagged upon your arrival.

Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 39

Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Upper Elementary School

Published April 26, 2020

Volume 39

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

MONTH OF MAY PLANS

Parents, as Governor Kemp takes steps to begin reopening Georgia it is hard to forecast where we might be as a state once we reach the month of May. To be proactive, we want to make adjustments to our current plans in anticipation that some of you may be called back to work, presenting new challenges to your students who will be forced to remain at home with distance learning. To help reduce the stress and workload that your child may face with your own responsibilities picking back up at work potentially, we are planning the following adjustments for the month of May. 

  1. For the month of May, we are reducing the amount of work/assignments that will be submitted back to teachers. Live teaching and instructional videos will continue, but assignments and assessments will decrease during the month of May. 

  2. Week of May 4 - Assignments that need to be turned in this week will all be communicated to you on Friday, May 1 and will not be due until Friday, May 8. This will provide a weekend and an entire week to complete required assignments. 

  3. Week of May 11 - There will be no new work collected this week beyond a math assessment that all students will take on Thursday, May 14. 

Our hope is that these accommodations will help support your family during the month of May as circumstances begin to change and family dynamics are altered with jobs reopening. 

Month of May Events

Below you will find important events coming up for the month of May!

  • Week of May 4th-May 8th - 5th grade parents are encouraged to drop off items that will be included in a special Time Capsule to commemorate our 5th graders entry into MS. Specific instructions will be emailed to you. Note: The 5th Grade Walk is being planned as part of our first day of school activities for the 20/21 school year. 

  • Thursday, May 14th - Math Exam/Final Assessment

  • Friday, May 15 - Virtual Field Day

  • Monday, May 18 - READING DAY - special activities planned by Mrs. Stone, we will also have classroom awards given at 9:30am with your child’s homeroom teacher. In addition, our UES Awards program will be at 7pm (virtual link to be provided)

  • Tuesday, May 19 - ART DAY - special activities planned by Mrs. Hackworth

  • Wednesday, May 20 - STEAM Day - special activities planned by Mr. Prewitt

  • Thursday, May 21 - UES Stuff Pickup Day (9-10am and 5-6pm) - We will follow a similar procedure for how we did packet pickups. All of your child’s personal items from the classroom will be bagged upon your arrival.