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We have loved seeing all of the Community Service Bingo cards this week, filled with wonderful acts of kindness! Our April Acts of Kindness Week runs through this Friday. We hope it inspires our students to continue serving others all year!

Along with the theme of April’s Acts of Kindness, our middle school students have been collecting items for our 8th grade students’ capstone service trip which is right around the corner! In preparation for the work they will do for Appalachia Service Project May 3 through 7, we are collecting the following items from our middle school families:

• New or gently used hammers, screwdrivers, and measuring tapes
• New work gloves and first aid kits
• Lowe’s gift cards to purchase lumber and insulation

OR

• Select items from the Amazon wish list and ship directly to Zack Schoettes in Johnson City, TN.

We will be collecting items through Friday, April 30. Most importantly, we ask for your prayers for our 8th grade students, teachers and parents. May they be the hands and feet of Jesus as they serve this community. Thank you for helping us serve these families in need! Please reach out to Angela Harrison if you have any questions.

Along with the theme of April’s Acts of Kindness, our middle school students have been collecting items for our 8th grade students’ capstone service trip which is right around the corner! In preparation for the work they will do for Appalachia Service Project May 3 through 7, we are collecting the following items from our middle school families:

• New or gently used hammers, screwdrivers, and measuring tapes
• New work gloves and first aid kits
• Lowe’s gift cards to purchase lumber and insulation

OR

• Select items from the Amazon wish list and ship directly to Zack Schoettes in Johnson City, TN.

We will be collecting items through Friday, April 30. Most importantly, we ask for your prayers for our 8th grade students, teachers and parents. May they be the hands and feet of Jesus as they serve this community. Thank you for helping us serve these families in need! Please reach out to Angela Harrison if you have any questions.

La semana pasada, nuestros leones de la clase de español de 3º a 5º grado compartieron su rutina diaria. Tuvieron una conversación con 10 amigos y les preguntaron: ¿Qué haces por la mañana / la tarde / la noche? También están aprendiendo a decir la hora en español y a usar los días de la semana. Esta semana, los estudiantes están aprendiendo de los pronombres personales y cómo se conjugan los verbos en el presente.  El objetivo es que puedan hablar facilmente de las actividades que realizan semanalmente y hablar de las actividades de sus amigos de clase. Este es un logro que los estudiantes de español I de Middle School ya han logrado y es un paso esencial para desarrollar la fluidez. Me da mucho gusto ver a nuestros leones de la escuela primaria creciendo y mejorando constantemente en español.

Last week, our 3rd-5th grade Spanish Lions practiced talking about their daily routine. They had a conversation with at least 10 friends from class by asking in Spanish: What do you do in the morning/afternoon /night? They are also beginning to learn about telling time in Spanish and using the days of the week. This week, students are learning about personal pronouns and how to conjugate verbs in Spanish. The goal is to be able to talk about the activities they do as well as others. This is an accomplishment Middle School Spanish I students have done and is an essential step to building fluency. It is great to see our Lower School lions constantly growing and improving in Spanish.

Middle School
Volleyball
The middle school volleyball clinic and try-outs will be next week. This clinic will provide drills to sharpen your volleyball skills and get you ready for try-outs.
Middle school volleyball try-outs will be held on Thursday, April 29 for the fall 2021 season. 

 TCS Middle School Volleyball Clinic & Tryouts
Who: Current 5th -7th grade girls
When: April 26, 27, 28 & 29
Where: Gym – 3:45-5:00 pm
Please click this link to register.

Middle School Sports Chapel
Our middle school sports chapel will be held on Thursday, April 29, at 8:15 am in the Sanctuary. Parents, you are welcome to join us in the balcony as we celebrate our athletes. Please enter through the back doors and be sure to wear a mask.  

Middle School
Volleyball
The middle school volleyball clinic and try-outs will be conducted by our wonderful Coach Carter. This clinic will provide drills to sharpen your volleyball skills and get you ready for try-outs. Middle school volleyball try-outs will be held on Thursday, April 29, for the fall 2021 season. 

TCS Middle School Volleyball Clinic & Tryouts
Who: Current 5th -7th grade girls
When: April 26, 27, 28 & 29
Where: Gym – 3:45-5:00 pm
Please click this link to register.

Middle School Sports Chapel
Our middle school sports chapel is Thursday, April 29, at 8:15 am in the sanctuary. Parents, you are welcome to join us in the balcony of the sanctuary as we celebrate our athletes. Please enter through the back doors and be sure to wear a mask.

Lower School
Volleyball
Our ladies are having a great time at volleyball camp. The last day of camp will be Thursday, April 15. 

The Christ School administers standardized testing in the spring to all students in grades 1-8. We use the Comprehensive Testing Program (CTP Online), a test used by many other private schools. Grade levels will be testing only in the morning on specific days, per the schedule below. Classwork assignments and homework will be reduced during the testing days to alleviate any undue stress. Please help encourage your child in the hard work and learning they have shown throughout the year and that there is nothing more they need to do to prepare for this test.

CTP Online Assessment – General Testing Schedule:
2nd, 6th – 8th: April 13-15 (April 16 also for Algebra 1 and Geometry students)
1st, 3rd – 5th: April 20-22

How does TCS use standardized testing results?
The CTP is just one way that we measure student progress and the effectiveness of our curriculum resources. Standardized testing results provide us with distinct snapshots representing a child’s educational growth, and we use both the individual and group data to reflect and plan our day-to-day instruction and curriculum development. The CTP Online subject area tests align with our objectives (what we expect our students to know and be able to do) and yield useful results. Children and parents are encouraged not to stress unnecessarily over the results of the testing.

How can you help prepare your child?
Parents play an important role in helping children do well by making sure their child gets a good night’s sleep and has a nutritious breakfast. Here are some additional tips to help your children do their best:

• Be sure students are on time each day. The classrooms are open at 7:45 a.m. and students are encouraged to use the window of time prior to chapel to settle in for the day. Children who rush into class at the last minute often feel less confident in successfully completing the tasks for the day.

• Assure your child that he or she is very capable and well prepared; encourage them to give their best effort.

• Students may need to remain quiet while others finish. Help your child select a good book to read when they are finished testing.

• MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS: Remind your child to charge their Chromebook each night. They will be using their Chromebooks for testing and need a full battery charge. Students should bring their charger in case they need to use it during testing.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To ensure the integrity of the testing environment, students will not be admitted into the classrooms once testing has begun. Please ensure your child arrives at school on time. Any student who arrives after testing has begun will need to sit in the office and wait until a break in the testing session to join their class. The opportunity for make-up of missed tests is very limited. Our priority will be to provide make-up sessions for students who missed school due to a medical emergency or illness. All make-up tests will need to be completed during our testing window (April 12-22).

When will you receive your child’s CTP scores?
A copy of your child’s test scores will be sent home with the final report card the first week of June. We are glad to help with any questions regarding the score reports after you’ve received them.

If you have any questions regarding the CTP, please contact TJ Ross, Alissa Plaisance or Michael Noto.

Middle School
Volleyball
The middle school volleyball clinic and try-outs will be conducted by our wonderful Coach Carter. This clinic will provide drills to sharpen your volleyball skills and get you ready for try-outs. Middle school volleyball try-outs will be held on Thursday, April 29, for the fall 2021 season. 

 TCS Middle School Volleyball Clinic & Tryouts
Who: Current 5th -7th grade girls
When: April 26, 27, 28 & 29
Where: Gym – 3:45-5:00 pm
Please click here to register.

Lower School
Volleyball
Volleyball Camp is full and will start on Monday, April 12, 3:30-4:30 pm in the gym.
Remaining camp days are April 13, 14 and 15.
Details coming soon for campers. 

Sixth grade Bible students are reflecting on what they have learned about Christian living this year and how to apply the principles. They have been asking, “What do we do with all of the gifts we have been given, like gratitude, empathy, mercy, peace, and hope?” The students have been studying the significance and influence of missions on the early church and how it has shaped the world we live in now. They researched influential missionaries and discovered what they have contributed to advancing the Kingdom of God. The students will continue learning about those who are actively serving in the mission field and preaching the gospel in foreign countries as they consider the call God has on their life.

Middle School
Congratulations to our Boys and Girls Track teams. Both teams represented TCS as true Lions. The boys brought home the 2nd place trophy and the ladies rounded out the field in 3rd place! Thank you athletes, coaches and families. Well done, Lions! 

Basketball
One more day of the middle school Basketball Clinic:
Thursday, April 1, 3:45-5:00 pm

Volleyball
The middle school volleyball clinic and try-outs will be conducted by our wonderful Coach Carter. This clinic will provide drills to sharpen your volleyball skills and get you ready for try-outs. Middle school volleyball try-outs will be held on Thursday, April 29, for the fall 2021 season. 

 TCS Middle School Volleyball Clinic & Tryouts
Who: Current 5th -7th grade girls
When: April 26, 27, 28 & 29
Where: Gym – 3:45-5:00 pm
Please click this link to register.
Registration Deadline is April 1

Lower School
Volleyball
Volleyball Camp is full and will start on Monday, April 12, 3:30-4:30 pm in the gym.
Remaining camp days are April 13, 14 and 15.
Details coming soon for campers. 

Eighth grade ELA students are learning about the Holocaust. As they delve into this unit of study, they are discovering how one person can make a difference and how people possess the power to make their own choices and control their own behaviors. They are exploring that when prejudice is allowed to thrive, lives are at stake, and bystanders can be just as guilty as perpetrators. As they analyze this topic, the students confront present concerns involving loyalty, peer pressure, conformity, belonging, and scapegoating. When faced with these concerns, they can remember the fate of the Holocaust victims, and rather than ignore the others’ wrongdoings, help to create better situations for those who are victimized. Their teacher, Mrs. Sheldon, says, “We study and remember the mistakes made in the past so that we never repeat them. To honor Holocaust victims, we will celebrate the freedom to choose to act in the face of prejudice so that fateful events such as the Holocaust will never happen again.”

Middle School
The last meet of the season is today at Trinity Prep! Let’s Roar Lions!!

There is still time to sign up for our middle school clinics. Check out the information below.

Basketball
We are offering a Basketball Clinic for our rising 6th-8th grade students (current 5th-7th grade).
The clinic will be led by Coach Oz. 

Who: Current 5th -7th grade boys & girls
When: March 29, 30, 31 and April 1
Where: Gym – 3:45-5:00 pm
Please click here to register.

Volleyball
The volleyball clinic and try-outs will be conducted by our wonderful Coach Carter. This clinic will provide drills to sharpen your volleyball skills and get you ready for try-outs. Middle school volleyball try-outs will be held on Thursday, April 29, for the fall 2021 season. 

 Who: Current 5th -7th grade girls
When: April 26, 27, 28 & 29
Where: Gym – 3:45-5:00 pm
Please click this link to register.
Registration Deadline is April 1

Lower School
Basketball
The last day of camp is Thursday, March 25.

Volleyball
Volleyball Camp is full and will start on Monday, April 12, 3:30-4:30 pm in the gym.
Remaining camp days are April 13, 14 and 15.
Details coming soon for campers. 

Sixth grade Earth Science students have been exploring the wonder of God’s creation, as well as our role in protecting it, while learning about the amazing world of plants. Throughout this unit, they have researched the vital role of healthy ecosystems, various “green careers,” plant-based solutions to community problems, and how hybrids can be developed to address specific needs. The students were able to see these concepts come to life with the visit of an interactive bus “field trip” on our campus. They had an opportunity to grind wheat, take part in a scavenger hunt, and plant seeds of a native plant.

Middle School
TCS is roaring through the track season! It was cold at Monday’s track meet however, our lions were red hot with new personal best times and first place finishes. We are looking forward to awesome performances at the last meet on March 24. Great Job Lions!

Track
Next Practices:
Thursday, March 11, 4:00-5:15 pm at ACE Academy
Last Meet:
Wednesday, March 24, 4:30 at Trinity Prep

Basketball
We are offering a Basketball Clinic for our rising 6th-8th grade students (current 5th-7th grade).
The clinic will be led by Coach Oz. This is a wonderful opportunity If your child is interested in playing basketball next year in middle school. 

TCS Middle School Basketball Clinic:
Who: Current 5th -7th grade boys & girls
When: March 29, 30, 31 and April 1
Where: Gym – 3:45-5:00 pm
Please click here to register.

Volleyball
We encourage all our 5th – 7th grade ladies who are interested in trying out for volleyball to join us for our Middle School volleyball clinic. The clinic and try-outs will be conducted by our wonderful Coach Carter. This clinic will provide drills to sharpen your volleyball skills and get you ready for try-outs. Middle School volleyball try-outs will be held on Thursday, April 29, for the fall 2021 season. 

 TCS Middle School Volleyball Clinic & Tryouts:
Who: Current 5th -7th grade girls
When: April 26, 27, 28 & 29
Where: Gym – 3:45-5:00 pm
Please click here to register.
Registration Deadline is April 1

Lower School
It’s Camp Time! The first day of the 3rd/4th grade basketball camp is Monday, March 22, 3:30-4:30 pm. Remaining camp days are March 23, 24 and 25. Let’s Hoop it Up Lions!

Second grade students began an exploration of Economics by reading Money Madness, by David Adler. This expository text explores the concepts of bartering, the history of money, and how we use money today. The students created a timeline about the history of money that spanned from bartering in 6000 B.C. to digital money in modern times. In this unit of study, the students will explore the concept of supply and demand, how people must make choices because of limited resources, the benefits and costs of saving and spending, and how the US trades with other nations for goods and services.

Middle School
TCS is roaring through track season! Our team had 34 athletes post a personal best at Monday’s meet. Great job, Lions!!

Track
Next Practices:
Thursday 3/4, 4:00-5:15 pm at ACE Academy
Wednesday 3/10, 4:00-5:15 pm at Boone High School
Next Meet:
Monday , March 8, 4:30 at Lake Highland

Basketball
We are offering a Basketball Clinic for our rising 6th-8th grade students (current 5th-7th grade). The clinic will be led by Coach Oz. 

TCS Middle School Basketball Clinic
Who: Current 5th -7th grade boys & girls
When: March 29, 30, 31 and April 1
Where: Gym – 3:45-5:00 pm
Please register here.

Volleyball
We encourage all our 5th – 7th grade ladies who are interested in trying out for volleyball to join us for our middle school volleyball clinic. The clinic and try-outs will be conducted by our wonderful Coach Carter. This clinic will provide drills to sharpen your volleyball skills and get you ready for try-outs. Middle school volleyball try-outs will be held on Thursday, April 29, for the fall 2021 season. 

 TCS Middle School Volleyball Clinic & Tryouts
Who: Current 5th -7th grade girls
When: April 26, 27, 28 & 29
Where: Gym – 3:45-5:00 pm
Please register here.
Registration Deadline is April 1

Lower School
This spring basketball season we are offering a basketball camp for our 3rd and 4th grade students led by Coach Oz.|
3rd & 4th grade Basketball Camp
Boys & Girls
March 22, 23, 24, 25
3:30-4:30 pm in the gym
Limited to 25 participants.
Campers will receive a TCS basketball t-shirt
Please register here.

Middle School
The first track meet is in the books and our TCS Lions roared! The boys’ team finished the meet in 2nd place and the girls’ team took 3rd place. We are looking forward to the next meet on Monday, March 1, at The First Academy. TCS Let’s Keep Roaring!

Track 
Next Practices:
Friday February 26, 4:00-5:15 pm at Boone HS
Wednesday, March 3, and Thursday, March 4, 4:00-5:15 pm at ACE Academy
Next Meet:
Monday, March 1, 4:30 pm at The First Academy

Basketball 
If your child is interested in playing basketball next year in middle school, we are offering a Basketball Clinic for our rising 6th-8th grade students (current 5th-7th grade).
The clinic will be led by Coach Oz. 

TCS MS Basketball Clinic:
Who: Current 5th -7th grade boys & girls
When: March 29, 30, 31 and April 1
Where: Gym – 3:45-5:00 pm
Please Register Here.
Registration Deadline is March 1

Volleyball
We encourage all our 5th – 7th grade ladies who are interested in trying out for volleyball to join us for our middle school volleyball clinic. The clinic and try-outs will be conducted by our wonderful Coach Carter. This clinic will provide drills to sharpen your volleyball skills and get you ready for try-outs. Middle school volleyball try-outs will be held on Thursday, April 29, for the fall 2021 season. 

TCS Middle School Volleyball Clinic & Tryouts:
Who: Current 5th -7th grade girls
When: April 26, 27, 28 & 29
Where: Gym – 3:45-5:00 pm
Please Register Here.
Registration Deadline is April 1

Lower School
We are offering a basketball camp for our 3rd and 4th grade students led by Coach Oz this spring.
3rd & 4th grade Basketball Camp for Boys & Girls
March 22, 23, 24, 25
3:30-4:30 pm in the gym
Limited to 25 participants
Campers will receive a TCS basketball t-shirt
Please Register Here.
Registration deadline is March 1.

TCS 6^th grade students participate in a Youth Leadership/Public Speaking course to develop communication and leadership skills. The ability to express yourself clearly so that you are heard and understood is a lifelong skill. The students speak before an audience, evaluate each other and give feedback, practice impromptu speaking, discover the principle of good listening, lead entire sessions, and present their thoughts and ideas logically and convincingly. Their teacher, Mrs. Gibbs says, “Our Youth Leadership/Public Speaking course is a program of Toastmasters International and our sessions resemble an adult Toastmasters’ session. It is amazing to see the students develop their confidence as they step into the various roles each speaking session offers.”

Middle School
Track 
Next Practices:
Thursday, February 18 and Wednesday, February 24, 4:00-5:15 pm at Boone HS
First Meet:
Monday, February 22, 4:30 pm at Trinity Prep

Basketball 
We are offering a Basketball Clinic for our rising 6th-8th grade students (current 5th-7th grade).
The clinic will be led by Coach Oz.
Who: Current 5th -7th grade boys & girls
When: March 29, 30, 31 and April 1
Where: Gym – 3:45-5:00 pm
Please Click here to register.
Registration Deadline is March 1

Volleyball
We encourage all our 5th – 7th grade ladies who are interested in trying out for volleyball to join us for our Middle School volleyball clinic. The clinic and try-outs will be conducted by our wonderful Coach Carter. This clinic will provide drills to sharpen your volleyball skills and get you ready for try-outs. Middle School volleyball try-outs will be held on Thursday, April 29, for the fall 2021 season.
TCS MS Volleyball Clinic & Tryouts:
Who: Current 5th -7th grade girls
When: April 26, 27, 28 & 29
Where: Gym – 3:45-5:00 pm
Please click this link to register.
Registration Deadline is April 1

Lower School
Basketball
We are offering a basketball camp for our 3rd and 4th grade boys and girls led by Coach Oz.
March 22, 23, 24, 25
3:30-4:30 pm in the gym
Limited to 25 participants.
Campers will receive a TCS basketball t-shirt
Please click this link to register.
Registration deadline is February 22.

Volleyball
This spring volleyball season we are offering a volleyball camp for our 3rd and 4th grade girls led by Coach Carter. 
April 12, 13, 14, 15
3:30-4:30 pm in the gym
Limited to 25 participants.
Campers will receive a TCS volleyball t-shirt
Please click this link to register.
Registration deadline is March 12.

We are happy to offer spring basketball and volleyball opportunities for 3rd and 4th grade students! Additionally, students in 5th – 7th grades are invited to take part in our upcoming volleyball and basketball clinics. 

Middle School
Track
Next Practices
Thursday 2/18, 4:15-5:15 pm at Boone HS
First Meet
Monday – February 22, 4:30 at Trinity Prep

Basketball
If your child is interested in playing basketball next year in middle school, we are offering a Basketball Clinic for our rising 6th-8th grade students (current 5th-7th grade). The clinic will be led by Coach Oz. 

TCS MS Basketball Clinic
Who: Current 5th -7th grade boys & girls
When: March 29, 30, 31 and April 1
Where: Gym – 3:45-5:00 pm
Please click this link to register.
Registration Deadline is March 1

Volleyball
We encourage all our 5th – 7th grade ladies who are interested in trying out for volleyball to join us for our MS volleyball clinic.
The clinic and try-outs will be conducted by our wonderful Coach Carter. This clinic will provide drills to sharpen your volleyball skills and get you ready for try-outs.
MS volleyball try-outs will be held on Thursday, April 29, for the fall 2021 season. 

 TCS MS Volleyball Clinic & Tryouts
Who: Current 5th -7th grade girls
When: April 26, 27, 28 & 29
Where: Gym – 3:45-5:00 pm
Please click this link to register.
Registration Deadline is April 1

Lower School
This spring basketball season we are offering a basketball camp led by Coach Oz for our 3rd and 4th grade students:
3rd & 4th grade Basketball Camp
Boys & Girls
March 22, 23, 24, 25
3:30-4:30 pm in the gym
Limited to 25 participants.
Campers will receive a TCS basketball t-shirt
Please click this link to register.
Registration deadline is February 22.

Volleyball
This spring volleyball season we are offering a volleyball camp for our 3rd and 4th grade students, led by our very own Coach Carter.
3rd & 4th grade Volleyball Camp
Girls Only
April 12, 13, 14, 15
3:30-4:30pm in the gym
Limited to 25 participants.
Registration deadline is March 12.
Campers will receive a TCS volleyball t-shirt
Please click this link to register.

Congratulations to our 6/7th grade  and 8/7th grade boys’ basketball teams. They finished the season with an awesome win yesterday. Thank you players and coaches for a great season. Way to Roar!

The Spring Sports Season is here and that means track teams are ready to go.
Track
Next Practices:
Monday, February 8, and Wednesday, February 10, 4:15-5:15 pm at Boone HS
First Meet:
Monday, February 22, 4:30 pm at Trinity Prep

Every Friday afternoon, both fifth grade homerooms gather together for a time of fellowship, reflection, and fun. The weekly tradition of “Feel Good Fridays” has brought the students closer together and is a great way to wrap up the week. The groups kick off this time with the students sharing what has been going on in their own lives that makes them feel good. Fifth grade teacher, Ms. Forbes says, “The comments shared have brought both roars of laughter as well as tears. What has made this sharing time so special is that the children truly have begun to open up and allow themselves to be vulnerable with one another.” During their time together, they have completed STEAM challenges, worked on their STORES project, set grade level goals, participated in ice breakers, learned about and participated in popcorn prayer, and most recently, ventured outside to compete in a photo scavenger hunt. Ms. Forbes continues, “The time spent with each other has been a game changer! The weekly event has allowed the grade to slow down a bit and enjoy the gift of one another’s company and strive to build a stronger community.” Ms. Combs added, “Our fifth grade family looks forward to this time each week with great anticipation. We cherish these moments!”

Congratulations to our Lady Lions for an undefeated basketball season! They are the Citrus League Middle School Champions. Way to Roar Lions!

We are heading into the home stretch of our basketball season with one more game for the boys’ team. That means track season is around the corner.
Registration for middle school track is open. Please check out the information below and you can register through the provided link.

Basketball
Boys
Next Games:
6/7th grade
Monday, February 1, 4:00 pm at TCS
8/7th grade
Monday, February 1, 5:00 pm at TCS

Track
Track season will start with an orientation in the gym on Wednesday, February 3, 3:45-4:30 pm.
Practice will be held at Boone HS right after school. We are still working out the practice days with the facility, and will update everyone once the practice days are confirmed.
Meets will be held on Mondays at 4:30 pm as follows:
Monday – February 22 – Trinity Prep
Monday – March 1 – The First Academy
Monday – March 8 – Lake Highland Prep
Monday – March 22 – Trinity Prep 

Registration is open. Please follow the link below:

 2020-2021 Track Registration Form

 FHSAA forms, TCS Hold Harmless Form and TCS Sports Covid form are required for those who have not participated in a TCS middle school sport this year. 

Our basketball teams are roaring through their season! 

Basketball
Boys
Next Games:
6/7th grade
Saturday, January 23, 9:00 am at Trinity Prep
8/7th grade
Saturday, January 23, 10:00 am at Trinity Prep
Next practice:
Wednesday, January 27, 3:45-5:00 pm

Girls
Next Games:
Thursday, January 21, 4:00 pm at TCS.
Saturday, January 23, 11:00 am at Trinity Prep
Tuesday, January 26, 4:15 pm at TCS
Next practice:
Monday, January 25, 3:45-5:00 pm

Second grade students are exploring life cycles in a cross curricular unit. In Bible, they learned about the Parable of the Sower and the Parable of the Mustard Seed. After reading about different types of soil, the students engaged in a hands-on lab where they observed properties of different soil samples. As this unit continues, experiments will help our students discover which soil is best to grow seeds. They are looking forward to making recycled terrariums to observe plant life cycles and exploring the life cycle of Florida butterflies.

Middle school coding and robotics students developed algorithms to code the steps to make a sunflower seed butter and jelly sandwich. Working in teams, they wrote their codes and asked their teacher, Ms. Wilkins, with ingredients in hand, to try each step. The students quickly discovered that coders must use very precise language and each step must be carefully considered. Details such as untying a twist tie, opening the bag, and taking out exactly two pieces of bread were forgotten, and then included, as the students worked through their carefully-crafted codes!

We are roaring through our basketball games. We celebrated wins for both the boys and the girls this past week! Let’s go, Lions!

Basketball 
Boys
Next Games
6/7th grade
Wednesday, January 13, 4:30pm at Montverde Academy
Tuesday, January 19, 4:00 pm at TCS
8/7th grade
Wednesday, January 13, 5:30 pm at Montverde Academy
Tuesday, January 19, 5:00 pm at TCS
Next practice – Wednesday, January 20, 3:45-5:00 pm

Girls
Next Games
Thursday, January 14, 4:15 pm at TCS.
Thursday, January 21, 4:00 pm at TCS.
No practice Tuesday, January 19. 

Welcome Back and Happy New Year!
TCS Basketball is back in action!

Basketball
Boys
Next Games:
6/7th grade
Friday, January 8, 4:00 pm at The First Academy
8/7th grade
Friday, January 8, 5:00 pm at The First Academy
Next practice:
Wednesday January 11, 3:45-5:00 pm
Girls
Next Game:
Thursday, January 7, 4:15 pm at TCS.
Next practice:
Tuesday, January 12, 3:45-5:00 pm in the gym

Our littlest Lions have been learning about all things snow. Since many of them have never seen snow, they decided to create their own snow in their classroom. Using various materials including corn starch, baking soda, conditioner, glitter and shaving cream, they created different types of “snow” and compared the differences between them such as which was the softest, crunchiest, and easiest to make snowballs with.  They also made a blizzard in a jar and experimented with freezing a variety of items. These wintery activities were perfect for a not-so-cold January week!

Among our middle school elective class offerings is an option to serve as an assistant to a teacher or staff member at TCS.  Our student assistants help in a variety of ways and have opportunities to explore the field of education while building relationships with teachers, staff and students. Students begin the semester by creating a resume, which they use to introduce themselves to their assigned teacher or staff member. To build their resume, the students describe the skills they possess related to their assigned role, calculate their GPA, choose a favorite quote or Bible verse and ask teachers to provide references. This elective offers many opportunities to gain real world experience!

Lower school STEAM students have been hard at work over the past few weeks designing and building a nativity scene. Students studied the Biblical story and completed research to accurately depict the scene. Each grade created a specific part. TK students created sheep using recyclable materials. Kindergarten students made baby Jesus and his manger full of hay. The angel and star of Bethlehem were put together by our first grade students. Mary and Joseph were built and decorated by second grade students, and third grade students built the three wise men and their gifts. The stable and background pieces were designed and constructed by fourth grade students. The fifth grade students used their knowledge of paper circuits to add light features and put the scene together. They worked collaboratively with their class and grade level. This was a challenging task requiring hard work and dedication to make our nativity scene come to life!