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Lions’ Sports Update January 13

Middle School Athletics
Basketball
A big “WAY TO ROAR” to our 7/6th grade boys basketball team and their coaches.
Thank you gentlemen for a great TCS season
Monday, January 25
6th Girls – 5:15 p.m. at The Christ School

Spring Sports
It is time to sign up for our spring sports.
Registration forms and information can be found on Renweb.
Track forms are due January 20.

Lower School Athletics
Tennis
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Tuesday, January 19, 4:00-5:00pm at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, January 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space
Cubs Cheer (grades K – 2) – No practice on Tuesday, January 19.

Basketball
Next Games:
Saturday, January 16
K/1st White – 10:00 a.m. at International Community School
K/1st Green – 10:00 a.m. at International Community School
2nd Boys White – 10:00 a.m. at International Community School
2nd Boys Green – 9:00 a.m. at International Community School
2nd grade Girls – 12:00 p.m. at International Community School
3rd grade Girls – 12:00 p.m. at International Community School
3rd Boys White – 1:00 p.m. at International Community School
3rd Boys Green – 12:00 p.m. at International Community School
4th grade Boys – 12:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
5th Boys White – 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
5th Boys Green – 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
Tuesday, January 19
4th grade Boys – 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
5th Boys White – 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland
5th Boys Green – 5:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Maitland

Golf
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Wednesday, January 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space

 Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Get to Know Terra Townsend, Academic Office Assistant

     Although Terra Townsend is most often working behind the scenes in her role at The Christ School, the results of her work are very visible.  As Academic Office Assistant, Terra has many responsibilities that keep the office running smoothly, including scheduling meetings between families and staff, scheduling kindergarten assessments and substitute teachers, helping to plan academic events, and maintaining the Academic Office.  Terra also manages the student records portion of RenWeb, in addition to helping distribute report cards and organizing the summer learning materials.
     Terra has a BA in Philosophy and History, and looks forward to completing her MA in the arts of teaching this year.  Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Terra did not plan to move to Florida. “Sometimes God picks you up and moves you,” she says. “I came to Orlando on a two-week vacation, and was helping my uncle by filling in at his church office.   During my time there, the Board of Directors at the church asked if I would interview for the full-time job of Children’s Pastor.  I got the job, and within three weeks I was living in Orlando.”
     Terra worked as a Children’s Pastor for 13 years before moving back to PA.  There, she worked as Director of Development and Admissions at Lehigh Christian Academy, a pre-K – 8 school.  A year later, her husband’s job brought the family back to Orlando.  “When I came back, I interviewed at a few different places, but ultimately, I felt that God was placing me and my children (Jude and Quinn) at TCS,” says Terra.  “I am glad to be a part of this school,” she continues.  “I see my children flourishing here.  My favorite part of working at The Christ School is starting every day with Chapel; having the opportunity to start my day by focusing on God’s word and His purpose for me.   It is a daily reminder of God’s mercies renewing every day,” she says.

 

Lions’ Sports Update January 6

Middle School Athletics
Basketball
Saturday, January 9
7/6th Boys – 4:00 p.m. at The First Academy
Friday, January 8
6th Girls – 5:15 p.m. at The Christ School

Spring Sports
It is time to sign up for our spring sports, track and tennis.
Registration forms and information can be found on Renweb.
Tennis forms are due as soon as possible.
Track forms are due on January 20.

Lower School Athletics
Tennis
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Tuesday, January 12, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center

Cheerleading
Lions Squad – grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, January 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Cubs Squad – grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, January 12, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Basketball
Basketball starts this week and our season openers are Saturday, January 9. Please check Renweb for game times and locations.

Golf
Next Class of the Winter Session:
Wednesday, January 13, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space

 Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Life Lessons Through Business

Our 5th grade students enjoyed a unique opportunity to create and manage their own stores. First, they produced a business proposal that included products, prices, and marketing strategies. On December 17, the students opened their stores and welcomed K-4th grade students as their customers.  Using “Because Bucks,” the younger students shopped the variety of items offered at the stores.  Through this experience, the 5th grade students learned about supply and demand, the importance of good customer service, and money management.  Our shoppers also learned about money and time management, as they were all given the same amount of “Because Bucks” and had a limited time to shop.  It was exciting to see the many creative ideas the students had for their stores and to watch them interact with customers.  We are proud of our entrepreneurs!

Lions’ Sports Update December 16

Middle School Athletics
Basketball
Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade girls and their coaches!
Our ladies brought home the 2nd place trophy!
Way to Roar Ladies!
Next Games:
Saturday, January 9
7/6th Boys – 4:00 p.m. at The First Academy
Friday, January 8
6th Girls – 5:15 p.m. at The Christ School

Flag Football
Congratulations to both our middle school flag football teams and their coaches!
Our 7th grade team earned the 1st place trophy and our 8/6th grade team brought home the 2nd place trophy!
Awesome Job Lions!

Lower School Athletics
Flag Football
Thank you to all our flag football teams and their coaches for an awesome flag football season!
Congratulations to our 4th grade team and their coaches for their 2nd place trophy win in the tournament!
Way to Roar Lions!

Tennis
First Class of the Winter Session:
Tuesday, January 5, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center
Registration is open for the Winter Tennis Session.
Registration form and information sheet can be found on Renweb.

Cheerleading
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, January 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Cubs Squad grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, January 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Basketball
Basketball will start as soon as we return from Christmas Break.
Please watch your e-mails for practice and game information that we hope to communicate on January 4.
Your first game will be Saturday, January 9.
Game times and facility locations will not be available until January 5.

Golf
First Class of the Winter Session:
Wednesday, January 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the Green Space
Registration for the Winter Golf Session is open.
The Winter Golf Session is held on Wednesdays on the green space, January 6-March 9.
Register at www.playtga.com/northorlando

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

Great Christmas Gift Ideas from Compass

Are you looking for fun, yet educational gifts for your young scholar?  Meredith Gibbs, Compass teacher at The Christ School, has some suggestions based on games she uses in class that her students love.  Mrs. Gibbs says, “Fast-thinking games are Spot It and SpeedeeBee, which can be found on blueorangegames.com. They are a great replacement for electronics while waiting for your food at a restaurant.  The students also enjoy Suspend, Old Maid, and Go Fish. Even my middle school students love these games.

“Every single student loves Keva Contraptions.  I bought the 200 piece set and my children (and yours) love it.  It comes with pages of ideas and the options are limitless.  Every Christmas, I try to get Keva’s latest “add on.”  This year, we built the Catapault.  The least expensive place that I have found Keva Contraptions is Amazon.com.  Be sure to get the one that has the storage bag!  You can also find challenging mazes for all ages that are colorful and difficult (Maze Craze series and The Ultimate Maze Books are excellent) on Amazon.com.

“For older students, I also recommend Creationary, a lego based game that is creative and challenging.  For the younger girls and boys (k-3), you can find fantastic sticker books by Usborne that are fun for a car or plane ride,” says Mrs. Gibbs.

 

Lions’ Sports Update December 9

Middle School Athletics
Basketball
It’s Tournament time for our 8th grade girls!
Next Games:
Thursday, December 10
8/7th Girls – 4:00 p.m. at Foundation Academy
Saturday, December 12
8/7th Girls – Championship 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. at Lake Mary Prep
7/6th Boys –11:00 a.m. at The First Academy
Monday, December 14
6th Girls – 5:15 p.m. at The Christ School

Flag Football
It’s Tournament time for our Flag Football teams!
Next Games:
Saturday, December 12
Semi-Final -10:00 a.m. at Trotters #5
Final-12:00 p.m. at Trotters #5

Lower School Athletics
Flag Football
Next Games:
Thursday, December 10
4th Grade-5:30 p.m. at Trotters #5
3rd Green-5:30 p.m. at Trotters #1
2nd White-6:30 p.m. at Trotters #2
1st grade-6:30 p.m. at Trotters #2
Saturday, December 12
5th Grade-9:00 a.m. at Trotters #4
4th Grade-10:00 a.m. at Trotters #3
3rd Green-10:00 a.m. at Trotters #1
3rd White-10:00 a.m. at Trotters #1
2nd Green-8:00 a.m. at Trotters #2
1st Grade-11:00 a.m. at Trotters #1

Tennis
Registration is open for the Winter Tennis Session.
Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center
January 5-February 23
Registration form and information sheet can be found on Renweb.

Cheerleading
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, December 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Cubs Squad grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, December 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Winter Spark Parade – Saturday, December 12
Meet at 4:00 p.m. at Audubon Park Elementary.

Basketball
Registration for basketball is open at www.acys.org
Registration deadline is December 15.

Golf
Registration for the Winter Golf Session is open.
The Winter Golf Session is held on Wednesdays on the green space, January 6-March 9.
Register at www.playtga.com/northorlando

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

Lions’ Sports Update December 2

Middle School Athletics
Basketball
Next Games:
Saturday, December 5
8/7th Girls – 12:00 p.m. at Lake Mary Prep
7/6th Boys – 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. at The First Academy
Monday, December 7
8/7th Girls – 5:00 p.m. at Foundation Academy
6th Girls – 5:15 p.m. at The Christ School

Flag Football
Next Games:
Saturday, December 5
MS White-8:00 a.m. at Trotters #5
MS Green-9:00 a.m. at Trotters #5
Tuesday, December 8
MS White- 6:30 p.m. at Trotters #5
MS Green-6:30 p.m. at Trotters #5

Lower School Athletics
Flag Football
Next Games:
Saturday, December 5
5th Grade-11:00 a.m. at Trotters #4
3rd Green-11:00 a.m. at Trotters #2
2nd White-10:00 a.m. at Trotters #2
2nd Green-9:00 a.m. at Trotters #2
1st Grade-10:00 a.m. at Trotters #1
Tuesday, December 8
5th Grade-5:30 p.m. at Trotters #4
4th Grade-5:30 p.m. at Trotters #5
3rd White-6:30 p.m. at Trotters #3
1st grade-6:30 p.m. at Trotters #2

Tennis
Registration is open for the Winter Tennis Session
Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center
January 5-February 23
Registration form and information sheet can be found on Renweb

Cheerleading
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, December 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space
Cubs Squad  grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, December 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Basketball
Registration for basketball is open at www.acys.org

Golf
Registration for the Winter Golf Session is open.
The Winter Golf Session is held on Wednesdays on the green space, January 6-March 9.
Register at www.playtga.com/northorlando

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Get to Know Mike Coryell, Student Programs Specialist

Get to Know Mike Coryell, Student Programs Specialist

Mike Coryell began his work at the Christ School in January of 2015. Since his arrival, Mike has enhanced The Christ School Academic team through his hard work and commitment to the success of our students.  Mike began his educational career as a teacher, first at Chain of Lakes Middle School as a math instructor, then at Conway Middle School, where he taught for ten years.  “I started teaching computers, but soon I was teaching computers, yearbook, video production, and a lot of other subjects,” he says.  After earning a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, he turned his focus to administration.  “I felt that as an administrator, I could affect more students than just the ones in my classroom,” he says.   Mike served as Administrative Dean at Conway Middle School for two years before coming to TCS.

Mike’s role at TCS has many facets.  The biggest part of his job is to organize and implement all of the diverse student programs at TCS including the middle school class trips, middle school and high school transition, the National Junior Honor Society, Middle School Retreat, and graduation.  He is also responsible for student discipline.  “What is important to know is that TCS believes in restorative discipline,” says Mike. “This means that when a student needs discipline, it really means that there is a broken relationship that needs to be restored.  Whether the relationship is student to student or student to teacher, the goal is to fix the relationship.  Discipline is not always about punishment; it is about making sure the student understands how things can be corrected and how their actions impact others.  I have worked to build trust with our students so they know I am here to help them; they know that they have someone here that they can talk to when they have a problem.”

Mike also serves as the school’s RenWeb liaison.  “With my background in computers, it was a good fit,” he says.  “My goal is to ensure that RenWeb is an efficient way for families and teachers to communicate.  Since I have been here, I have standardized our system to make RenWeb easier for our teachers.  We are now implementing forms to help make sign-ups for field trips, clubs, and other activities more efficient.”

Although he started his new position at TCS just a year ago, Mike is a familiar friend at our school.  “As an undergraduate, I completed my student teaching at TCS back in 2002,” says Mike.  “I feel as though  I was called back here.  Three years ago, I spoke with Jason about coming back to work here.  I was finishing my Masters Degree, and the timing wasn’t right.  For me to be effective at TCS, I needed to be in an Administrator’s shoes for a while first, so I gained the experience that helped me to be able to fulfill my role here.” Mike continues, “Middle school is my focus and my passion. I am glad to be at TCS in this role, where I can make a difference in the lives of our students.”

Mike and his wife, Tricia, have two children.  Their daughter Angela is a student at UCF. Their son John is an Orange County Sheriff.

Lions’ Sports Update November 18

Middle School Athletics
Basketball
Next Games:
Monday, November 30
8/7th Girls – 5:00 p.m. at Foundation Academy
6th Girls – 5:15 and 6:15 p.m. at The Christ School
Saturday, November 21
7/6th Boys – 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. at The First Academy
Saturday, December 5
8/7th Girls – 12:00 p.m. at Lake Mary Prep
7/6th Boys – 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. at The First Academy
Monday, December 7
8/7th Girls – 5:00 p.m. at Foundation Academy
6th Girls – 5:15 p.m. at The Christ School

Flag Football
Next Games:
Tuesday, December 1
MS White- 6:30 p.m. at Trotters #5
MS Green-6:30 p.m. at Trotters #5
Saturday, December 5
MS White-8:00 a.m. at Trotters #5
MS Green-9:00 a.m. at Trotters #5

Lower School Athletics
Flag Football
Next Games:
Thursday, November 19
4th Grade-5:30 p.m. at Trotters #4
3rd Green-6:30 p.m  at Trotters #2
1st Grade-5:30 p.m. at Trotters #1
Tuesday, December 1
4th Grade-5:30 p.m. at Trotters #4
3rd White-5:30 p.m. at Trotters #3
2nd White-7:30 p.m. at Trotters #2
2nd Green-7:30 p.m. at Trotters #2
1st grade-6:30 p.m. at Trotters #1
Saturday, December 5
5th Grade-11:00 a.m. at Trotters #4
3rd Green-11:00 a.m. at Trotters #2
2nd White-10:00 a.m. at Trotters #2
2nd Green-9:00 a.m. at Trotters #2
1st Grade-10:00 a.m. at Trotters #1

Tennis
Registration is open for the Winter Tennis Session
Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin Tennis Center
January 5-February 23
Registration form and information sheet can be found on Renweb

Cheerleading
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, November 30, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space
Cubs Squad grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, December 1, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Basketball
Registration for basketball is open at www.acys.org

Golf
Registration for the Winter Golf Session is open.
The Winter Golf Session is held on Wednesdays on the green space, January 6-March 9.
Register at www.playtga.com/northorlando

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Questions From Open House

“How is The Christ School’s teaching method different than common core?”
The Christ School uses Fides as our structure to ensure delivery of academic excellence.  Within Fides, we have our Essential Knowledge. The Christ School’s Essential Knowledge sets forth our standards of what we expect our students to know and be able to do. The standards incorporate many of the same standards that are part of the Common Core. These standards existed before The Christ School and Common Core were ever conceptualized and just make common sense for teaching and learning.  As The Christ School continuously refines our Essential Knowledge, we exceed the basics of Common Core as we endeavor to provide an academically rigorous course of instruction for our students. For more information on The Christ School’s Fides academic structure and Essential Knowledge, contact Amber Lail.

Safety at The Christ School

The Christ School takes the safety of our students very seriously. Please help us continue to offer a safe learning environment for all students and staff by following The Christ School’s safety guidelines. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. On campus, TCS and First Pres have a full time security staff. Procedures are in place for any suspicious activity near campus, including the notification of staff, security, and the OPD. TCS actively incorporates the practice of fire, weather, and lock-down drills. Doors to The Christ School remain locked at all times. Guests are welcomed into our school building by our receptionist, asked to present identification, required to sign in and wear a name tag. All volunteers who work with our students must complete and pass a level 2 fingerprint background check to be allowed to accompany TCS students on field trips or assist with in-school activities. Thank you for understanding when we are having a practice drill or ask for your identification. Safety matters! If you have any questions or concerns about safety issues at TCS, please contact Bill Herlong.

Open Letter to The Christ School

Open Letter to The Christ School
The Christ School recently received a letter in commendation of the athletes who comprise The Christ School’s 7th and 8th grade girls’ basketball team. We are extremely proud of their exemplary behavior; demonstrating their leadership skills and being others-oriented. Please join us this Friday, November 13, at 8:15 a.m. in the FPCO Sanctuary, as we celebrate these students in Chapel. Please enjoy the letter below:
“Hello, my name is Isabella Feld and I play middle school basketball at Trinity Prep. I am number 21 for TPS. I just wanted to ask if you could share this message with your girls’ middle school basketball team and let them know that they have amazing sportsmanship and were very supportive after the game today (Monday, November 9). I got injured during the 3rd quarter, and I don’t know if I will be able to play the rest of the season, but I am happy I got to finally play against my favorite team – TCS. Your team is very respectful of the other teams and is a very hard team to beat, which is why you are my favorite team to play – I like a challenge. Thank you so much for the compliments after the game and thank you for being really supportive of me after I got injured. I really appreciate it! Your middle school girls basketball team came up to me afterwards, because I couldn’t get up to walk for the high fives after the game, and said “Are you ok? You did great out there! You are a really great basketball player and shooter!” I felt so happy and confident that I will be able to play again and hopefully against your team soon! Thank you so much for the opportunity to play such a great team like yours! Thank you so much! Have a great week!”

Lions’ Sports Update November 11

Middle School Athletics
Basketball
It is game time!
Saturday, November 14
8/7th Girls – 12:00 p.m. at Lake Mary Prep
Monday, November 16
8/7th Girls – 6:00 p.m. at Foundation Academy
7/6th Boys – 7:00 p.m. at The First Academy
Practice-3:45-5:00 p.m.
8/7th Girls – Thursdays
7/6th Boys – Tuesdays and Fridays
6th Girls – Wednesdays and Fridays

Flag Football
Next Game:
Saturday, November 14
MS White-9:00 a.m. at Trotters #5
MS Green-12:00 p.m. at Trotters #5
Tuesday, November 1
MS White-6:30 p.m. at Trotters #4
MS Green-6:30 p.m. at Trotters #5

Lower School Athletics
Flag Football
First Game:
Thursday, November 12
3rd Green-7:30 p.m. at Trotters #1
3rd White-7:30 p.m. at Trotters #1
4th Grade-6:30 p.m. at Trotters #4
5th Grade-7:30 p.m. at Trotters #5

Saturday, November 14
5th Grade-8:00 a.m. at Trotters #4
3rd White-11:00 a.m. at Trotters #1
2nd White-9:00 a.m. at Trotters #2
2nd Green-8:00 a.m. at Trotters #2
1st Grade-9:00 a.m. at Trotters #1

Tuesday, November 17
5th Grade-4:30 p.m. at Trotters #4
4th Grade-5:30 p.m. at Trotters #4
3rd Green-6:30 p.m. at Trotters #3
3rd White-5:30 p.m. at Trotters #3
2nd White-6:30 p.m. at Trotters #2
2nd Green-7:30 p.m. at Trotters #2
1st grade-7:30 p.m. at Trotters #1

Tennis
Next class of Holiday Session
Tuesday, November 17, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Cheerleading
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, November 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space
Cubs Squad grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, November 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Basketball
Registration for basketball is open at www.acys.org.

Golf
Registration for the Winter Golf Session is open.
The Winter Golf Session is held on Wednesdays on the green space, January 6-March 9.
Register at www.playtga.com/northorlando

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Lions’ Sports Update November 4, 2015

Middle School Athletics
Basketball
It is game time!
Monday, November 9
8/7th Girls – 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Foundation Academy
Practice – 3:45-5:00 p.m.
7/6th Boys – Tuesdays and Fridays
6th Girls – Wednesdays and Fridays

Flag Football
It is time to start the season!
First Game:
Saturday, November 7
MS White – 9:00 a.m. at Trotters #4
MS Green – 10:00 a.m. at Trotters #4
Tuesday, November 10
MS White – 5:30 p.m. at Trotters #5
MS Green – 5:30 p.m. at Trotters #5

Lower School Athletics
Flag Football
It is time to start the season!
First Game:
Saturday, November 7
4th grade-11:00 a.m. at Trotters #4
3rd Green-11:00 a.m. at Trotters #2
2nd White-9:00 a.m. at Trotters #2
2nd Green-8:00 a.m. at Trotters #
Tuesday, November 10
3rd White-7:30 p.m. at Trotters #3
2nd White-6:30 p.m. at Trotters #2
2nd Green-5:30 p.m. at Trotters #2
1st grade-7:30 p.m. at Trotters #1

Tennis
Next class of Holiday Session:
Tuesday, November 10, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Cheerleading
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, November 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Cubs Squad grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, November 10, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Soccer Shots
Last class of the Fall Session:
Thursday, November 5, 3:40-3:15 p.m. on the green space

Golf
Registration for the Winter Golf Session is open.
The Winter Golf Session is held on Wednesdays on the green space, January 6-March 9.
Register at www.playtga.com/northorlando

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

Blue Dog Creations

Fifth grade art students learned about the artist George Rodrigue, a Cajun artist who is most well known for his various Blue Dog paintings. They learned about the inspiration behind Rodrigue’s work as well as how his own history played a part in the creation of the iconic Blue Dog. Students were introduced to contour line drawing as well as how to draw figures which are proportional. Each student was required to produce a proportional contour line sketch of the Blue Dog prior to creating their final piece. When they were ready, each student created his or her own Blue Dog using whichever colors and adornments had personal significance to the artist. Each of these awesome Blue Dogs are unique!

Last Opportunity to Join Lions’ Song

Today is the last day to join the Lions’ Song Choir, a non-auditioned choir open to all TCS 4th and 5th graders. To join, contact Mrs. Sweet today to let her know you would like to join.  Lions’ Song members sing in special performances throughout the year, in addition to the Christmas Program and Grandparents’ Day.  This year, some of their special performances include a Christmas concert for Young At Heart, singing at The Festival of Trees at the Orlando Museum of Art, singing for the Christmas tree lighting at Arnold Palmer Hospital, singing for the Magic game in February, and more!

Rehearsals are held on Wednesday mornings from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. and Wednesday afternoons from 3:40 to 4:10 p.m. in the chorus room. All Lions’ Song members must commit to one rehearsal a week, either in the morning or in the afternoon however, members are welcome to come to both rehearsals. If Wednesdays do not fit your child’s schedule but your child really wants to participate in choir, please email Mrs. Sweet.

Choir members will wear white tuxedo shirts, black pants, black shoes and a green cummerbund and bow tie. The cummerbunds and bow ties are provided by the school.  Members will need to purchase the white tuxedo shirt ($14.00) and a pair of black pants and shoes.  The tuxedo shirts will be ordered by TCS. Girls in the 5th grade will wear their black skirts from last year.  If you are a 5th grade girl who is new to Lions’ Song, Mrs. Sweet has a skirt for you.

Performance Dates are:

Saturday, November 14, 4:15-4:45 p.m.: Festival of Trees, Orlando Museum of Art
Thursday, December 3, TCS Christmas Concert
Friday, December 4, 11:00 a.m.: Young at Heart, First Presbyterian Church of Orlando
Sunday, December 6,  time tbd: Light Up Orlando, SODO
Sunday, February 21, Orlando Magic Game!

And more!

Get To Know: Alissa Plaisance

This summer, The Christ School Academic Office team was enhanced with the addition of Alissa Plaisance as Student Support Specialist.  Since her arrival at TCS, Mrs. Plaisance has been hard at work helping our students grow and thrive.   Her role has many components, all designed to help every TCS student be successful in the classroom. Mrs. Plaisance provides support and oversight to the Compass program (including the special area weekly class for all students and an enrichment class that provides additional challenges), and assists with individualized student academic plans for students with identified learning needs. She often helps parents who may have an academic or social concern about their child to connect with tutors or counselors to set them on a path for success.  She serves as a bridge between parents, teachers and therapists (including speech, occupational, and physical) to help students who may need these services.  She spends time observing classrooms to support teachers with classroom management and instruction. She also helps connect our teachers with the right resources for continued professional development opportunities.

Mrs. Plaisance has worked in professional development for educators and families with a focus on Universal Design for Learning, Assistive Technology and Behavior Management.  She is also an experienced classroom teacher for students with disabilities. She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Exceptional Education from the University of Central Florida and has earned an Elementary and Autism Spectrum Disorders Certification from the University of Central Florida.

Do you have a question for Mrs. Plaisance?  Please e-mail her at aplaisance@thechristschool.org.

Lions’ Sports Update October 28

Middle School Athletics
Fall middle school athletes – remember to turn in your freshly washed TCS jersey in a bag marked with your name to the TCS office.

Basketball
Practice – 3:45-5:00 p.m.
8/7th Girls – Tuesdays and Thursdays
7/6th Boys – Tuesdays and Fridays
6th Girls – Wednesdays starting November 4

Flag Football
Please check renweb for all flag football practice dates.

Lower School Athletics
Thank you to all our fall teams! Nice job Lions!

Flag Football
Please check renweb for all practice dates.

Tennis
Next class of Holiday Session
Tuesday, November 3, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Cheerleading
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, November 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Cubs Squad grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, November 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Soccer Shots
Next class of the Fall Session:
Thursday, October 29, 3:40-3:15 p.m. on the green space

Golf
Last class of the Fall Session:
Wednesday, November 4, 3:30-4:30pm on the green space.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Lions’ Sports Update October 21

Middle School Athletics
Fall middle school athletes please remember to turn in your TCS jersey washed and in a bag marked with your name.

Basketball
Please check renweb for all basketball practice dates.

Flag Football
Please check renweb for all basketball practice dates.

Lower School Athletics
Thank you to all our fall teams! Nice job Lions!

Flag Football
Please check renweb for all practice dates.

Tennis
Registration is open for the Holiday Session 10/27-11/17

 Cheerleading
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, November 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space
Cubs Squad grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, October 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Soccer Shots
Next class of the Fall Session:
Thursday, October 22, 3:40-3:15 p.m. on the green space.

Golf
Next class of the Fall Session:
Wednesday, October 28, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

Lions’ Sports Update October 14

Middle School Athletics
Fall middle school athletes please remember to turn in your TCS jersey washed and in a bag marked with your name.

Basketball
Basketball forms are due to the TCS office by Tuesday, October 13.

Lower School Athletics
Soccer
Next Game:
Saturday, October 17
2nd grade – 11:00 a.m. at Trotters Park #3

Cheerleading
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, October 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Cubs Squad grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, October 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Swimming
Last Meet of the Season:
Monday, October 15, 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Prep

Tennis
Last class of the Fall Session:
Tuesday, October 20, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin
Registration is open for the Holiday Session
10/27-11/17

Volleyball
Next Match of the Season:
Saturday, October 17
4th grade – 10:30 a.m. at Faith Christian Academy
5th grade – 11:30 a.m. at Faith Christian Academy

Soccer Shots
Next class of the Fall Session:
Thursday, October 15, 3:40-3:15 p.m. on the green space

Golf
Next class of the Fall Session:
Wednesday, October 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space

Flag Football
Registration is open and will close October 19. Register online at www.acys.org
Choose The Christ School and your grade.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Lions’ Sports Update October 7

Middle School Athletics
Congratulations to all our middle school athletes and their coaches for a great fall season.
Let’s give a Lions’ Roar to our cross country teams. The boys landed in the third place spot and our ladies crossed the finish in fourth place! Let’s also give a special Lions’ Roar to our 8th grade and 6th grade volleyball teams. Both of these teams earned their way to a first place trophy!  Nice Job Lions!

Basketball
It is time to warm-up your shot!
Basketball try-outs will be:
Girls
Tuesday, October 6, 3:45-5:00 p.m. in the gym

Lower School Athletics
Soccer
Next Games:
Saturday, October 10
Kindergarten – 9:00 a.m. at Trotters Park #4
2nd grade – 11:00 a.m. at Trotters Park #2

Cheerleading
Lions Squad grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, October 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Cubs Squad grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, October 13, 3:30-4: 30 p.m. on the green space.

Swimming
Last Meet of the Season.
Monday, October 15, 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Prep

Tennis
Next class of the Fall Session:
Tuesday, October 13, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin

Volleyball
Next Match of the Season
Saturday, October 10
4th grade – 11:30 a.m. at Faith Christian Academy
5th grade – 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Faith Christian Academy

Soccer Shots
Next class of the Fall Session:
Thursday, October 8, 3:40-3:15 p.m. on the green space

Golf
Next class of the Fall Session:
Wednesday, October 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space

Flag Football
Registration is open and will close October 19. Register online at www.acys.org
Choose The Christ School and your grade.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Lions’ Sports Update September 30

Spirit Day!
It’s HERE!
Our first Spirit Day of the school year will be this Friday, October 2, at 2:15 p.m. in the gym.
Come and celebrate our cheerleaders and our fall teams!
Wear your TCS colors and bring your ROAR!

Middle School Athletics
Volleyball
It’s Tournament Time
Saturday, October 3
8th grade – 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Windermere Prep
7th grade – 9:00 a.m. at Lake Mary Prep
Monday, October 5
6th grade – 5:15 p.m. at The Christ School

Cross Country
Championship Meet:
Monday, October 5, 4:30 p.m. at Trinity Prep

Basketball
It is time to warm-up your shot!
Basketball try-outs will be:
Girls
Tuesday, October 6, 3:45-5:00 p.m. in the gym
Boys
Thursday, October 8, 3:45-5:00 p.m. in the gym

Lower School Athletics
Soccer
Next Games:
Saturday, October 3
Kindergarten – 12:00 p.m. at Trotters Park #6
2nd grade – 10:00 a.m. at Trotters Park #3

Cheerleading
Lions Squad  grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, October 5, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Cubs Squad  grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, October 6, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Swimming
Next practice is October 2, 4:15-5:30 p.m. at Lake Highland.
Next Meet of the Season:
Monday, October 5, 5:30 p.m. at Winter Park Racquet Club

Tennis
Next class of the Fall Session:
Tuesday, October 6, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin

Volleyball
Next Match of the Season:
Saturday, October 3
4th grade – 11:30 a.m. at Faith Christian Academy
5th grade – 10:30 a.m. at Faith Christian Academy

Soccer Shots
Next class of the Fall Session:
Thursday, October 1, 3:40-3:15 p.m. on the green space.

Golf
Next class of the Fall Session:
Wednesday, October 7, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Flag Football
Registration is open and will close October 19. Register online at www.acys.org
Choose The Christ School and your grade.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Bible Buddies

Students in 4th and 8th grades enjoyed getting to know one another during “Bible Buddies” as they shared information about themselves with a timeline. This new connection between lower and middle school gives the students an opportunity to share what God is teaching them, build community, and offer prayer time and encouragement between students. This week, the 4th grade students will share with 8th graders what they are learning in class,  the “House of Truth.” The students will meet every other week and will write to one another during the week they do not meet.

Studying Native Americans

Studying Native Americans
Our fifth grade students recently studied and created reports on Native American tribes from various regions across the United States. Working in small groups, the students integrated technology into their daily quest to find facts on topics such as where the tribes lived, what they ate, what their everyday life was like, and different ways the specific tribes interacted with English settlers. Groups also had the opportunity to add a creative element to their final presentations. Dioramas were constructed, tribal flags were created, delicious food was shared, and costumes were designed. It was a great learning experience and a fun memory for everyone.

Kind Words Lift Spirits

Who loves a bit of joy, love, and kind words in their life? The young scholars in Compass class, that’s who!  In her recent Chapel lesson, TCS parent Alexis Kramer extolled the value of looking someone in the eye, smiling and offering kind words. Compass Teacher Mrs. Gibbs reflected on that powerful message and the verse, “Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.” – Proverbs 12:25, and put it into practice to open each Compass class last week.  “What better way to get comfortable in building each other up than to practice?” she says.  Each scholar was given a classmate to greet by name, smile, and offer two kind things about him/her.  “It was beautiful,” says Mrs. Gibbs.  “Even on the cloudy day, it felt as though God’s love warmed up the room and filled it with His light!”  Afterward, some students reflected on the activity.
Some of their comments were:
“Wow, that almost made me cry happy tears!”
“I didn’t realize anyone noticed that about me!”
“I was uncomfortable looking someone that I know really well in the eye so maybe I need to do it more often!”
“This just made my day a happy one!”
 “Can we do this more often Green Room Gibbs?”  (Mrs. Gibbs’ favorite)

Lions’ Sports Update September 23

Middle School Athletics
Volleyball
Next Matches:
Saturday, September 26
7th grade – 10:00 a.m. at Lake Mary Prep
Monday, September 28
8th grade – 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Windermere Prep
6th grade – 4:15 p.m. at The Christ School
Tuesday – September 29
7th grade – 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Prep

Cross Country
Next Meet:
Monday, September 28, 4:30 p.m. at Trinity Prep

Lower School Athletics
Soccer
Next Games:
Saturday, September 26
Kindergarten – 12:00 p.m. at Trotters Park #4
2nd grade – 9:00 a.m. at Trotters Park #1

Cheerleading
Lions Squad  3rd– 5th grades
Next practice is Monday, September 28, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Cubs Squad    K-2nd grades
Next practice is Tuesday, September 29, 3:30-4: 30 p.m. on the green space.

Swimming
Next practice is September 18, 4:15-5:30 p.m. at Lake Highland.
Next Meet of the Season:
Monday, October 5, 5:30 p.m. at Winter Park Racquet Club

Tennis
Next Class of the Fall Session:
Tuesday, September 29, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin

Volleyball
Next Match of the Season
Saturday, September 26
4th grade – 10:30 a.m. at Faith Christian Academy
5th grade – 11:30 a.m. at Faith Christian Academy

Soccer Shots
Next class of the Fall Session:
Thursday, September 24, 3:40-3:15 p.m. on the green space

Golf
Next class of the Fall Session:
Wednesday, September 23, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space

Flag Football
Registration is open and will close October 19. Register online at www.acys.org.
Choose The Christ School and your grade.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

Lions’ Sports Update September 16

Middle School Athletics
Volleyball
Next Matches:
Saturday, September 19
8th grade – 10:00 a.m. at Foundation Academy
7th grade – 9:00 a.m. at Lake Mary Prep
Monday, September 21
8th grade – 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Windermere Prep
7th grade – 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Prep
6th grade – 4:15 p.m. at The Christ School

Cross Country
Next Meet:
Monday, September 21, 4:30 p.m. at Trinity Prep

Lower School Athletics
Soccer
Next Games:
Saturday, September 19
Kindergarten – 10:00 a.m. at Trotters Park #6
2nd grade – 11:00 a.m. at Trotters Park #2

Cheerleading
Lions Squad – grades 3 – 5
Next practice is Monday, September 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Cubs Squad – grades K – 2
Next practice is Tuesday, September 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Swimming
Next practice is September 18, 4:15-5:30 p.m. at Lake Highland.
Next Meet of the Season:
Monday, September 21, 6:00 p.m. at Lake Highland

Tennis
Next class of the Fall Session:
Tuesday, September 22, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin

Volleyball
Next Match of the Season
Saturday, September 19
4th grade – 10:30 a.m. at Faith Christian Academy
5th grade – 11:30 a.m. at Faith Christian Academy

Soccer Shots
Next class of the Fall Session:
Thursday, September 17, 3:40-3:15 p.m. on the green space.

Golf
Next class of the Fall Session:
Wednesday, September 16, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.

Flag Football
Registration is open and will close October 19. Register online at www.acys.org
Choose The Christ School and your grade.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.

 

 

TCS Alumni Qualify as 2016 National Merit Semifinalists

Congratulations to high school seniors Tedi Beemer and Sylvia Choo (TCS Class of 2012) who have been named 2016 National Merit Semifinalists in the 61st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. They are among the 16,000 Semifinalists nationwide in this year’s program. The Semifinalists come from more than 1.5 million students in 22,000 high schools. The Finalists will be announced in February, and the names of the 2016 scholarship winners, also known as Merit Scholar designees, will be released during the spring/summer of 2016. Tedi and Sylvia, both seniors at Trinity Preparatory School, are living out the Portrait of a TCS Graduate by performing with distinction at the next academic level. Congratulations Tedi and Sylvia!

Lions’ Sports Update September 9

MiddleSchool Athletics
Volleyball
Next Matches:
Saturday, September 12
8th grade – 10:00 a.m. at Foundation Academy
7th grade – 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at Lake Mary Prep
Monday, September 14
8th grade – 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Windermere Prep
6th grade – 4:15 p.m. at The Christ School

Cross Country
Next Meet:
Tuesday, September 15, 4:30 p.m. at Trinity Prep

Lower School Athletics
Soccer
First Games:
Saturday, September 12
Kindergarten – 9:00 a.m. at Trotters Park #6
2nd grade – 10:00 a.m. at Trotters Park #2

Cheerleading
Lions Squad    3rd– 5th grades
Next practice is Monday, September 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space.
Cubs Squad    K-2nd grades
Next practice is Tuesday, September 15, 3:30-4: 30 p.m. on the green space.

Swimming
Next practice is September 11, 4:15-5:30 p.m. at Lake Highland.
First Meet of the Season:
Monday, September 14, 6:00 p.m. at Lake Highland Prep

Tennis
Next class of the Fall Session:
Tuesday, September 15, 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Fort Gatlin

Volleyball
First Match of the Season:
Saturday, September 12
4th grade – 10:30 a.m. at Faith Christian Academy
5th grade – 11:30 a.m. at Faith Christian Academy

Soccer Shots
Next class of the Fall Session:
Thursday, September 10, 3:40-3:15 p.m. on the green space

Golf
Next class of the Fall Session:
Wednesday, September 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the green space

Flag Football
Registration is open and will close October 19. Register online at www.acys.org
Choose The Christ School and your grade.

Please check Renweb for all athletic contests, announcements, forms, and information. For all athletic questions please contact Coach Wiborg.