Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 26

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

Published January 26, 2020

Volume 26

 
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LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Pastor Kurt Malthaner from First Baptist Fayetteville spoke on God’s goodness to Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the midst of the fiery furnace. Ask your kids about the illustration involving the $20 bill!

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 - Mia Oglesby

  • 5th - Jesse Griffin

JUST READ REWARD

We had a great trip to Chick-fil-a for lunch and milkshakes last week with the 5th graders who accomplished their “Just Read” goal. Keep encouraging your kids to read at home!

MARQUEE EVENT (HOUSE POINTS)

This month we are encouraging all of our students to support the Performing Arts Department by attending the high school musical on either January 30, 31, or February 1. Students who attend will earn house points for our ongoing competition.

SUPER BOWL DRESS DOWN DAY

On Friday, January 31 our students are invited to wear their favorite NFL team jerseys, t-shirts or sweatshirts with jeans or normal dress code bottoms to celebrate the big game. Students may also wear their normal Trinity spirit attire as well.

TRIP TO SNOW MOUNTAIN

Our 4th graders will be enjoying a “snow day” on February 14th as we visit Stone Mountain Park’s Snow Mountain! Don’t forget to send in your child’s permission form by Tuesday, February 28.

COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL

Join us for our next UES Coffee with the Principal on Friday, Feb. 28 at 8:15am in the school cafeteria.

UPPER ELEMENTARY RESOURCES

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS

Listed below you will find our current club schedule for the Fall semester. Please use the contact information below if your child is interested in an afternoon club. If you have any club-related questions throughout the year, feel free to reach out to Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who will serve as the director of our after-school clubs.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

STAFF CONTACTS

Academic Dean - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors placement, etc.

Dean of Students - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.) and discipline issues

Counselor - Charlotte Hurt (charlotte.hurt@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with social and emotional-related challenges


Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 25

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

Published January 19, 2020

Volume 25

 
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LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Pastor Jason spoke on the importance of listening to God using the story of Samuel from the Old Testament.

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 - Maggie Strealy

  • 5th - Ian Bourque

Q2 PRIDE PERFORMERS

Congratulations to the following students who were nominated by their teachers for their hard work and performance during Q2.

  • 4th Long - Ellie Hargroves

  • 4th Stephenson - Grayson Hampton

  • 4th - Smith - Ava Grace Knowles

  • 4th - Tingle - Brielle Edwards

  • 5th - Cordwell - Jesse Griffin

  • 5th Pearce - Savannah Gonzales

  • 5th Roberts - Brie Todhunter

  • 5th Rollins - Ayla Sinyard

REMINDER: SIX FLAGS READING PROGRAM

Don’t forget your child can earn a free ticket to Six Flags if they complete 6 hours of fun reading and log the hours by March 1st. Email Julia Stone, our librarian, if you have any questions at julia.stone@tcslions.org.

COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL

Join us for our next UES Coffee with the Principal on Friday, Feb. 28 at 8:15am in the school cafeteria.

UPPER ELEMENTARY RESOURCES

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS

Listed below you will find our current club schedule for the Fall semester. Please use the contact information below if your child is interested in an afternoon club. If you have any club-related questions throughout the year, feel free to reach out to Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who will serve as the director of our after-school clubs.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

STAFF CONTACTS

Academic Dean - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors placement, etc.

Dean of Students - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.) and discipline issues

Counselor - Charlotte Hurt (charlotte.hurt@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with social and emotional-related challenges


Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 24

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

Published January 12, 2020

Volume 24

 
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LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Pastor John spoke on the importance of worship.

LIONS OF THE WEEk

Returning next week!

Intro to Middle School Meetings

INTRO TO MIDDLE SCHOOL MEETINGS (5th Grade Parents) - Join us on either Monday, January 13 (6:30pm) or Tuesday, January 14 (8:15am) as we introduce you to the upcoming transition to middle school. Learn more about the MS Program here at Trinity and all that we offer our 6th-8th students. Content is identical for both meetings so you only need to attend once. We will also have a Q/A time at the end of the meeting.

UPPER ELEMENTARY SPELLING BEE

We are working to get our 4th/5th Spelling Bee scheduled and will be getting information to you next week!

UPCOMING UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DATES

      • INTRO TO MIDDLE SCHOOL MEETINGS

        • Monday, January 13 @ 6:30pm

        • Tuesday, January 14 @ 8:15am

      • Talent Show Auditions 

        • Wednesday, January 15 @ 3:00pm

COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL

Join us for our next UES Coffee with the Principal on Friday, Feb. 28 at 8:15am in the school cafeteria.

UPPER ELEMENTARY RESOURCES

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS

Listed below you will find our current club schedule for the Fall semester. Please use the contact information below if your child is interested in an afternoon club. If you have any club-related questions throughout the year, feel free to reach out to Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who will serve as the director of our after-school clubs.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

STAFF CONTACTS

Academic Dean - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors placement, etc.

Dean of Students - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.) and discipline issues

Counselor - Charlotte Hurt (charlotte.hurt@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with social and emotional-related challenges


Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 23

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

Published January 5, 2020

Volume 23

 
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LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Stay tuned for updates.

LIONS OF THE WEEk

Stay tuned for updates.

Intro to Middle School Meetings

INTRO TO MIDDLE SCHOOL MEETINGS (5th Grade Parents) - Join us on either Monday, January 13 (6:30pm) or Tuesday, January 14 (8:15am) as we introduce you to the upcoming transition to middle school. Learn more about the MS Program here at Trinity and all that we offer our 6th-8th students. Content is identical for both meetings so you only need to attend once. We will also have a Q/A time at the end of the meeting.

UPCOMING UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DATES

      • INTRO TO MIDDLE SCHOOL MEETINGS (5th Grade Parents)

        • Monday, January 13 @ 6:30pm

        • Tuesday, January 14 @ 8:15am

      • Talent Show Auditions 

        • Wednesday, January 15 @ 3:00pm

      • Spelling Bee

        • Thursday, January 16 @ 9:00am

UPPER ELEMENTARY RESOURCES

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS

Listed below you will find our current club schedule for the Fall semester. Please use the contact information below if your child is interested in an afternoon club. If you have any club-related questions throughout the year, feel free to reach out to Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who will serve as the director of our after-school clubs.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

STAFF CONTACTS

Academic Dean - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors placement, etc.

Dean of Students - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.) and discipline issues

Counselor - Charlotte Hurt (charlotte.hurt@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with social and emotional-related challenges


Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 22

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

Published December 22, 2019

Volume 22

 
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LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Make sure you ask your child about our Christmas video in chapel this past week!

LIONS OF THE WEEk

Returning after Christmas Break!

SIX FLAGS READING PROGRAM

We are excited to announce our Six Flags reading program starts this week. The program will be online this year, not on paper. You will receive an information sheet from your child’s homeroom teacher (check Purple Folder) with the website and special code to access their account. From now until March 1st, students can log their 6 hours of reading for fun to receive a free ticket to Six Flags next summer. Have fun reading!

UPCOMING UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DATES

      • Intro to Middle School Meetings

        • Monday, January 13 @ 6:30pm

        • Tuesday, January 14 @ 8:15am

      • Talent Show Auditions 

        • Wednesday, January 15 @ 3:00pm 

      • Spelling Bee

        • Thursday, January 16 @ 9:00am

UPPER ELEMENTARY RESOURCES

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS

Listed below you will find our current club schedule for the Fall semester. Please use the contact information below if your child is interested in an afternoon club. If you have any club-related questions throughout the year, feel free to reach out to Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who will serve as the director of our after-school clubs.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

STAFF CONTACTS

Academic Dean - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors placement, etc.

Dean of Students - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.) and discipline issues

Counselor - Charlotte Hurt (charlotte.hurt@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with social and emotional-related challenges


Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 21

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

Published December 15, 2019

Volume 21

 
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LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Make sure you ask your child about our Christmas Game Show and all the fun we had in chapel this week!

LIONS OF THE WEEk

Returning after Christmas Break!

PAJAMA DAY DRESS DOWN

Wear your pajamas (especially Christmas ones if you have them) on Thursday, December 19 to celebrate the end of the semester!

SIX FLAGS READING PROGRAM

We are excited to announce our Six Flags reading program starts this week. The program will be online this year, not on paper. You will receive an information sheet from your child’s homeroom teacher (check Purple Folder) with the website and special code to access their account. From now until March 1st, students can log their 6 hours of reading for fun to receive a free ticket to Six Flags next summer. Have fun reading!

UPCOMING UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DATES

  • CLASS PARTIES - Friday, December 20

  • HALF-DAY DISMISSAL - Friday, December 20

UPPER ELEMENTARY RESOURCES

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS

Listed below you will find our current club schedule for the Fall semester. Please use the contact information below if your child is interested in an afternoon club. If you have any club-related questions throughout the year, feel free to reach out to Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who will serve as the director of our after-school clubs.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

STAFF CONTACTS

Academic Dean - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors placement, etc.

Dean of Students - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.) and discipline issues

Counselor - Charlotte Hurt (charlotte.hurt@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with social and emotional-related challenges


Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 20

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

Published December 8, 2019

Volume 20

 
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LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Coach Carr spoke from Psalm 133 and the benefits that come from living in unity together as a Christian community. 

LIONS OF THE WEEk

Students acknowledged by their teachers for their good attitude and behavior recently. 

  • 4th Grade - Elle Jerger

  • 5th Grade - Hanna Wages

ELEMENTARY TALENT SHOW

We are excited for the upcoming opportunity to showcase the talents and abilities of our students. Auditions will be held in January and the event will take place in February. If your child would like to participate, please complete the audition form and submit to Cathy Settle by December 13. https://forms.gle/SrPK9Bi1coDzUuBL6 

SIX FLAGS READING PROGRAM

We are excited to announce our Six Flags reading program starts this week. The program will be online this year, not on paper. You will receive an information sheet from your child’s homeroom teacher (check Purple Folder) with the website and special code to access their account. From now until March 1st, students can log their 6 hours of reading for fun to receive a free ticket to Six Flags next summer. Have fun reading!

UPCOMING UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DATES

  • BAND/ORCHESTRA CONCERT - Monday, December 9

  • KONA ICE DAY - Wednesday, December 11

  • CLASS PARTIES - Friday, December 20

  • HALF-DAY DISMISSAL - Friday, December 20

UPPER ELEMENTARY RESOURCES

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS

Listed below you will find our current club schedule for the Fall semester. Please use the contact information below if your child is interested in an afternoon club. If you have any club-related questions throughout the year, feel free to reach out to Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who will serve as the director of our after-school clubs.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

STAFF CONTACTS

Academic Dean - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors placement, etc.

Dean of Students - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.) and discipline issues

Counselor - Charlotte Hurt (charlotte.hurt@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with social and emotional-related challenges


Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 19

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

Published December 1, 2019

Volume 19

 
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ELEMENTARY TALENT SHOW

We are excited for the upcoming opportunity to showcase the talents and abilities of our students. Auditions will be held in January and the event will take place in February. If your child would like to participate, please complete the audition form and submit to Cathy Settle by December 13. https://forms.gle/SrPK9Bi1coDzUuBL6

SIX FLAGS READING PROGRAM

We are excited to announce our Six Flags reading program starts this week. The program will be online this year, not on paper. You will receive an information sheet from your child’s homeroom teacher (check Purple Folder) with the website and special code to access their account. From now until March 1st, students can log their 6 hours of reading for fun to receive a free ticket to Six Flags next summer. Have fun reading!

UPCOMING UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DATES

  • CHORUS CONCERT - Monday, December 2

  • BAND/ORCHESTRA CONCERT - Monday, December 9

UPPER ELEMENTARY RESOURCES

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS

Listed below you will find our current club schedule for the Fall semester. Please use the contact information below if your child is interested in an afternoon club. If you have any club-related questions throughout the year, feel free to reach out to Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who will serve as the director of our after-school clubs.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

STAFF CONTACTS

Academic Dean - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors placement, etc.

Dean of Students - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.) and discipline issues

Counselor - Charlotte Hurt (charlotte.hurt@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with social and emotional-related challenges


Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 18

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

Published November 24, 2019

Volume 18

 
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LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Pastor Kurt Malthaner from Fayetteville First Baptist Church spoke from Philippians 4:8 about the importance of guarding what we allow into minds and hearts because it will affect what comes out! Ask your child about the garbage can analogy!

LIONS OF THE WEEK

Students acknowledged by their teachers for their good attitude and behavior recently. 

  • 4th Grade - Bette Wise

  • 5th Grade - Joshua Cobb

ELEMENTARY TALENT SHOW

We are excited for the upcoming opportunity to showcase the talents and abilities of our students. Auditions will be held in January and the event will take place in February. If your child would like to participate, please complete the audition form and submit to Cathy Settle by December 13. https://forms.gle/SrPK9Bi1coDzUuBL6

SIX FLAGS READING PROGRAM

We are excited to announce our Six Flags reading program starts this week. The program will be online this year, not on paper. You will receive an information sheet from your child’s homeroom teacher (check Purple Folder) with the website and special code to access their account. From now until March 1st, students can log their 6 hours of reading for fun to receive a free ticket to Six Flags next summer. Have fun reading!

UPCOMING UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DATES

  • CHORUS CONCERT - Monday, December 2

  • BAND/ORCHESTRA CONCERT - Monday, December 9

UPPER ELEMENTARY RESOURCES

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS

Listed below you will find our current club schedule for the Fall semester. Please use the contact information below if your child is interested in an afternoon club. If you have any club-related questions throughout the year, feel free to reach out to Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who will serve as the director of our after-school clubs.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

STAFF CONTACTS

Academic Dean - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors placement, etc.

Dean of Students - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.) and discipline issues

Counselor - Charlotte Hurt (charlotte.hurt@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with social and emotional-related challenges


Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 17

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

Published November 17, 2019

Volume 17

 
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LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Pastor Jason spoke on a proper perspective regarding contentment from Philippians 4.

LIONS OF THE WEEK

Students acknowledged by their teachers for their good attitude and behavior recently. 

  • 4th Grade - Lily Pope

  • 5th Grade - Daisy Hill

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES

Don’t forget that shoe boxes are due in chapel on Thursday, November 21. Your child can earn house points for each shoe box that they bring! Note: Please do not send shoe boxes early as we have limited space to store them.

SIX FLAGS READING PROGRAM

We are excited to announce our Six Flags reading program starts this week. The program will be online this year, not on paper. You will receive an information sheet from your child’s homeroom teacher (check Purple Folder) with the website and special code to access their account. From now until March 1st, students can log their 6 hours of reading for fun to receive a free ticket to Six Flags next summer. Have fun reading!

UPCOMING UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DATES

  • CHORUS CONCERT - Monday, December 2

  • BAND/ORCHESTRA CONCERT - Monday, December 9

UPPER ELEMENTARY RESOURCES

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS

Listed below you will find our current club schedule for the Fall semester. Please use the contact information below if your child is interested in an afternoon club. If you have any club-related questions throughout the year, feel free to reach out to Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who will serve as the director of our after-school clubs.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

STAFF CONTACTS

Academic Dean - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors placement, etc.

Dean of Students - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.) and discipline issues

Counselor - Charlotte Hurt (charlotte.hurt@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with social and emotional-related challenges


Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 16

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

Published November 10, 2019

Volume 16

 
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LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Pastor Lee Ayers from Harvest Park Church spoke on friendship, using David and his mighty men as an illustration for true friendship.

LIONS OF THE WEEK

Students acknowledged by their teachers for their good attitude and behavior recently. 

  • 4th Grade - Alex Cornwell

  • 5th Grade - Ashley Seymour

SIX FLAGS READING PROGRAM

We are excited to announce our Six Flags reading program starts this week. The program will be online this year, not on paper. You will receive an information sheet from your child’s homeroom teacher (check Purple Folder) with the website and special code to access their account. From now until March 1st, students can log their 6 hours of reading for fun to receive a free ticket to Six Flags next summer. Have fun reading!!

COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL

Join us on Friday, November 15 for our next discussion related to 4th and 5th grade.

UPCOMING UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DATES

  • FALL PICTURE RETAKES - Wednesday, November 13

UPPER ELEMENTARY RESOURCES

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS

Listed below you will find our current club schedule for the Fall semester. Please use the contact information below if your child is interested in an afternoon club. If you have any club-related questions throughout the year, feel free to reach out to Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who will serve as the director of our after-school clubs.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

STAFF CONTACTS

Academic Dean - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors placement, etc.

Dean of Students - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.) and discipline issues

Counselor - Charlotte Hurt (charlotte.hurt@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with social and emotional-related challenges


Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 15

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

Published November 2, 2019

Volume 15

 
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LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Mr. Vinson spoke on the trees in the Garden of Eden and the lies Satan told to Adam and Eve to deceive.

LIONS OF THE WEEK

Students acknowledged by their teachers for their good attitude and behavior recently. 

  • 4th Grade - Grayson Judd

  • 5th Grade - Alex Gallagher

From the Dean of Students

As the weather is getting cooler we are seeing many students in outerwear that is not Trinity outerwear. Please know that our dress code policy states that all outerwear (jackets, sweatshirts, etc…) that are worn in the building must be Trinity outerwear.

UPCOMING UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DATES

  • 4TH GRADE FIELD TRIP

    • Our 4th graders are headed to the Southeast Railway Museum on Wednesday, November 6. 

  • FALL PICTURE RETAKES - Wednesday, November 13

UPPER ELEMENTARY RESOURCES

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS

Listed below you will find our current club schedule for the Fall semester. Please use the contact information below if your child is interested in an afternoon club. If you have any club-related questions throughout the year, feel free to reach out to Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who will serve as the director of our after-school clubs.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

STAFF CONTACTS

Academic Dean - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors placement, etc.

Dean of Students - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.) and discipline issues

Counselor - Charlotte Hurt (charlotte.hurt@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with social and emotional-related challenges


Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 14

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

Published October 26, 2019

Volume 14

 
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LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Mrs. Roberts spoke on avoiding assumptions about others and demonstrating an attitude of love instead.

LIONS OF THE WEEK

Students acknowledged by their teachers for their good attitude and behavior recently.

  • 4th Grade - Nathan Coker

  • 5th Grade - Audrey Williams


OPEN HOUSE AND FAMILY FUN NIGHT

You are invited to stop by your elementary student’s classroom on Tuesday, Oct. 29 any time between 5:30-6:30 pm to speak with the teacher and observe recent projects done in the classroom. We will also have the Book Fair open for purchases as well. In addition, we will have food trucks, games and blow-ups open until 7:30 pm for your family to enjoy. We hope to see you there!

From the Academic Dean

Our “Just Read” program is off to a great start with our 5th grade students! We had a blast celebrating the students who read 6 books during the months of August and September. Our “Just Read” program encourages your son/daughter to read 20-30 minutes a night to finish 2-3 books a month. Our next Reading Celebration will be Friday, December 13th for students who have finished reading 13 books. Please reach out to your child’s Reading teacher if you have any questions.

UPCOMING UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DATES

  • BOOK FAIR - October 28-November 1

  • 4TH GRADE FIELD TRIP - Our 4th graders are headed to the Southeast Railway Museum on Wednesday, November 6.

  • FALL PICTURE RETAKES - Wednesday, November 13

UPPER ELEMENTARY RESOURCES

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS

Listed below you will find our current club schedule for the Fall semester. Please use the contact information below if your child is interested in an afternoon club. If you have any club-related questions throughout the year, feel free to reach out to Lisa Railey (lisa.railey@tcslions.org) who will serve as the director of our after-school clubs.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

STAFF CONTACTS

Academic Dean - Lauren Parrish (lauren.parrish@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with academic needs, scheduling questions, honors placement, etc.

Dean of Students - Tiffany McBurnett (tiffany.mcburnett@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with student life-related questions (field trips, parties, etc.) and discipline issues

Counselor - Charlotte Hurt (charlotte.hurt@tcslions.org) = Available to assist with social and emotional-related challenges