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.

Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 38

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

Published April 19, 2020

Volume 38

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

LIVE TEACHING EMPHASIS WEEK

A BIG THANK YOU to all of our teachers who made live teaching such a success this week. To further encourage attendance at our live teaching sessions, we are officially calling next week "LIVE TEACHING EMPHASIS WEEK". Our goal is to get as many students as possible connected with their teachers for these live teaching sessions. We are going to make a friendly competition out of it and reward each grade level and class that shows up in full force!

Upper Elementary Competition:

The class that has the highest attendance (by percentage) for each day for live teaching will be rewarded with a day off from that subject for the following day! For example, on Thursday next week, if Mrs. Stephenson's class (4th) has the highest percentage of students attend her live teaching sessions, then Mrs. Stephenson's class will be rewarded with NO MATH WORK on Friday next week. Same for 5th grade...if on Tuesday Mrs. Roberts’ class (5th) has the highest percentage of students attend her live teaching session, then Mrs. Roberts' classes will have NO READING WORK on Wednesday next week.

Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 37

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

Published April 12, 2020

Volume 37

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

RECOVERY ASSIGNMENTS

Don’t forget to check your email for recovery assignment opportunities to make up for poor grades during the first two weeks of Distance Learning. All recovery assignments will be due Friday, April 17.

LIVE TEACHING SCHEDULES (AFTER SPRING BREAK)

Upper Elementary Weekly Schedule - There will be 3 live teaching sessions per week for your child. Bible, Reading/Language Arts, and Math will be offered live in those sessions. Students will be sent a Zoom Meeting link each day by their teacher. Live teaching sessions will last approximately 30 minutes. REMINDER: Attendance is optional as the sessions will be recorded.

4th Grade

  • MONDAY - Bible (9:30am)

  • TUESDAY - Reading (9:30am)

  • WEDNESDAY - None

  • THURSDAY - Math (9:30am)

  • FRIDAY - None

5th Grade

  • MONDAY - Bible (9:30am - Homerooms)

  • TUESDAY - Reading (9:30am - 5A and 5B) (10:15am - 5C and 5D)

  • WEDNESDAY - None

  • THURSDAY - Math (9:30am - 5A and 5B) (10:15am - 5C and 5D)

  • FRIDAY - None

Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 36

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

Published April 5, 2020

Volume 36

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

ENJOY YOUR SPRING BREAK!

We hope each of you is able to make lasting memories over the next week as we take a break from distance learning.

RECOVERY ASSIGNMENTS

Don’t forget to check your email for recovery assignment opportunities to make up for poor grades during the first two weeks of Distance Learning. All recovery assignments will be due Friday, April 17.

LIVE TEACHING SCHEDULES (AFTER SPRING BREAK)

Upper Elementary Weekly Schedule - There will be 3 live teaching sessions per week for your child. Bible, Reading/Language Arts, and Math will be offered live in those sessions. Students will be sent a Zoom Meeting link each day by their teacher. Live teaching sessions will last approximately 30 minutes. REMINDER: Attendance is optional as the sessions will be recorded.

4th Grade

  • MONDAY - Bible (9:30am)

  • TUESDAY - Reading (9:30am)

  • WEDNESDAY - None

  • THURSDAY - Math (9:30am)

  • FRIDAY - None

5th Grade

  • MONDAY - Bible (9:30am - Homerooms)

  • TUESDAY - Reading (9:30am - 5A and 5B) (10:15am - 5C and 5D)

  • WEDNESDAY - None

  • THURSDAY - Math (9:30am - 5A and 5B) (10:15am - 5C and 5D)

  • FRIDAY - None

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES OVER SPRING BREAK

Family Discussion Opportunities about COVID-19

Check out these resources from the company that provides us with Habitudes for ways to connect as a family during this time.

Learn to Juggle with Mrs. King!

  • Instructional video: Learning to Juggle

  • Video Tips: Tips for Juggling

  • EARN HOUSE POINTS BY SENDING A VIDEO TO MRS. MCBURNETT OF YOU JUGGLING - 100pts for every 5 seconds you can juggle!

Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 35

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

Published March 29, 2020

Volume 35

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

QUARTER 3 PRIDE PERFORMERS

Congratulations to the following students for being nominated by their teachers for their strong academic performance during Q3

4th Grade

  • Mrs. Long’s Class = Andrew White

  • Mrs. Stephenson’s Class = Braeden Richards

  • Mrs. Smith’s Class = Alina Cola

  • Mrs. Tingle’s Class = Ansley Rabern 

5th Grade

  • Ms. Cordwell’s Class = Daisy Hill

  • Ms. Pearce’s Class = Eli Smith

  • Ms. Roberts’ Class = Hanna Wages

  • Ms. Rollins’ Class = Josie Brunson

VIRTUAL LEARNING

  • Keep referencing your daily email from Mrs. Parrish regarding remote learning plans and let us know if you have any questions.

Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 33

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

Published March 15, 2020

Volume 33

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

REMOTE LEARNING (DURING SCHOOL COSURE)

  • Remote learning plans will be made available beginning Thursday! Please note that we will have specific pickup times for hard copy packets and materials on Wednesday. Additional information will be provided to you once our faculty meets Monday morning. 

  • Other support to expect:

    • Video messages from teachers to students throughout the duration of our closure

    • Specific times for contacting teachers regarding remote learning questions

    • Feedback survey next Friday so we can make any necessary adjustments to serve you better

Inside the Pride Upper Elementary School News - Volume 32

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

Published March 8, 2020

Volume 32

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Pastor Kurt Malthaner spoke on the need we have to listen intentionally for God’s leading in our life, especially in response to our prayers to Him.

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 - Ana Alexander

  • 5th - Levi Cook

SPRING PICTURES

4th and 5th Grade - Wednesday, March 11

MARCH FOOD DRIVE (HOUSE POINT OPPORTUNITY)

Our 1st through 8th grade classes are conducting a Food Drive to help fill the food pantry at Trinity Church! Students are invited to bring in food and necessary items during the whole month of March. Students can drop off items in their classrooms beginning immediately. Any non-perishable food and toiletry items are appreciated! Thank you!! NOTE: House Points will be awarded to the house that collects the most items!

STANDARDIZED TESTING WEEK

4th and 5th grade will participate in the IOWA Testing on the mornings of Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1. We want testing week to be fun and exciting for our students so check out the activities we have planned for the week once testing is complete!

  • FIELD DAY (4th/5th Only) - Tuesday, March 31 (Details to come)

  • MOVIE DAY - Wednesday, April 1 (Disney’s Queen of Katweh)

  • S.T.E.A.M. DAY - Thursday, April 2 (Full day of hands on learning)

  • CAREER DAY - Friday, April 3 (Reminder: 11:50 dismissal)

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 31

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

Published March 1, 2020

Volume 31

 
Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

Adam Vinson - Upper Elementary School Principal

 

LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Pastor Jason spoke on our ability to pray directly to God thanks to sacrificial work of Jesus Christ.

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 - Jackson Craven

  • 5th - Savannah Gonzales

FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS

With the increase in the use of social media, so many of us get caught in the comparison trap. Check out this article to see how you can help your student avoid the trap!

SPRING PICTURES

4th and 5th Grade - Wednesday, March 11

READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK

We are excited to celebrate a love for reading during the week of March 2-6. We will have a variety of activities taking place in the classrooms all week long, and we are encouraging our students to dress down “Dr. Seuss” style in honor of the week too! Check out the dress-down theme options below.

  • Monday, March 2: Cat in the Hat Day (wear red, black, or stripes)

  • Tuesday, March 3: Fox in Socks Day (wear your wackiest socks)

  • Wednesday, March 4: Wacky Wednesday (wear mismatched clothes)

  • Thursday, March 5: Character Day (dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character)

  • Friday, March 6: Oh, The Places You Will Go Day (wear a college shirt or dress as your favorite career choice)

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 30

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

Published March 1, 2020

Volume 31

 
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LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Pastor Jason spoke on our ability to pray directly to God thanks to sacrificial work of Jesus Christ.

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 - Jackson Craven

  • 5th - Savannah Gonzales

FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS

With the increase in the use of social media, so many of us get caught in the comparison trap. Check out this article to see how you can help your student avoid the trap!

SPRING PICTURES

4th and 5th Grade - Wednesday, March 11

READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK

We are excited to celebrate a love for reading during the week of March 2-6. We will have a variety of activities taking place in the classrooms all week long, and we are encouraging our students to dress down “Dr. Seuss” style in honor of the week too! Check out the dress-down theme options below.

  • Monday, March 2: Cat in the Hat Day (wear red, black, or stripes)

  • Tuesday, March 3: Fox in Socks Day (wear your wackiest socks)

  • Wednesday, March 4: Wacky Wednesday (wear mismatched clothes)

  • Thursday, March 5: Character Day (dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character)

  • Friday, March 6: Oh, The Places You Will Go Day (wear a college shirt or dress as your favorite career choice)

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 29

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

Published February 16, 2020

Volume 29

 
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LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

We had to cancel due to weather.

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 - Andrew Thomas

  • 5th - Tanner Hoekwater

SPRING PICTURES

  • 4th and 5th Grade - Wednesday, March 11

READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK

We are excited to celebrate a love for reading during the week of March 2-6. We will have a variety of activities taking place in the classrooms all week long, and we are encouraging our students to dress down “Dr. Seuss” style in honor of the week too! Check out the dress-down theme options below.

  • Monday, March 2: Cat in the Hat Day (wear red, black, or stripes)

  • Tuesday, March 3: Fox in Socks Day (wear your wackiest socks)

  • Wednesday, March 4: Wacky Wednesday (wear mismatched clothes)

  • Thursday, March 5: Character Day (dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character)

  • Friday, March 6: Oh, The Places You Will Go Day (wear a college shirt or dress as your favorite career choice)

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 28

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

Published February 9, 2020

Volume 28

 
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LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Pastor John spoke on the topic of love from I Corinthians 13, specifically how we love God and others properly.

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 Pettersson

  • 5th - Julia Johnson

DIVERSITY WEEK (G.R.A.C.E.)

This upcoming week we are excited to celebrate the diversity of God’s creation as seen through Gender, Race, Ability, Culture and Economic status. Our goal is to help our students see that despite our differences, we are united in that we each bear the image of God as part of His special creation. Throughout the week our teachers will be focusing on this theme in each of your child’s classes. Please pray that this week will be an encouraging time of growth for our students as they learn more about God and what it means to be created by Him.

ELEMENTARY TALENT SHOW

Join us on Thursday, February 13 as our elementary kids put their talents and abilities on display in the Student Center (Pre-K building). We look forward to seeing you there!

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!

READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK

We are excited to celebrate a love for reading during the week of March 2-6. We will have a variety of activities taking place in the classrooms all week long, and we are encouraging our students to dress down “Dr. Seuss” style in honor of the week too! Check out the dress-down theme options below. 

  • Monday, March 2: Cat in the Hat Day (wear red, black, or stripes)

  • Tuesday, March 3: Fox in Socks Day (wear your wackiest socks)

  • Wednesday, March 4: Wacky Wednesday (wear mismatched clothes)

  • Thursday, March 5: Character Day (dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character)

  • Friday, March 6: Oh, The Places You Will Go Day (wear a college shirt or dress as your favorite career choice)

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 27

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

Published February 2, 2020

Volume 27

 
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LAST WEEK IN CHAPEL

Pastor Jason spoke on the story of Josiah and the importance of not only knowing what God’s Word says, but also doing what it says.

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 - Sadie Diamond

  • 5th - Collin DePriest

A TASTE OF TRINITY

Don’t forget to invite any friends that might be interested in attending Trinity next year to our preview day on Sunday, February 9 at 3pm.

ELEMENTARY TALENT SHOW

Join us on Thursday, February 13 as our elementary kids put their talents and abilities on display in the Student Center (Pre-K building). We look forward to seeing you there!

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 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