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

TCS Newsletter Header - 2020-2021 - UES.png

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.

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