ELEMENTARY BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFORMATION
PACKET
ELEMENTARY ORIENTATION
10:30-11:30 AM 1st - 6th Grade 1 - 2 PM
TCCS ELEMENTARY
First Day of School
Dates & Details
Parents: Please Join Us for Chapel!
Please join us in the Worship Center on Wednesday, August 13 from 8:05-8:45am as we dedicate the year to the Lord.
1st - 6 Grade t h Wednesday, August 13
Tuesday, August 12th | ½ DAY 8:00 - 11:30 AM Add it to your calendar and plan to be there for the start to another incredible year! DON'T MISS IT!
(760) 630-8227 tccs.org tccscommunication@tccsorg
Kirk Huckabone
Head of School ext 14 kirk.huckabone@tccs.org
Rod Markum Executive Director/ Secondary Principal ext 20 rod.markum@tccs.org
ELEMENTARY FRONT OFFICE (Grades K-6)
Sherri Burke | ext 100 | sherriburke@tccsorg
SECONDARYFRONTOFFICE(Grades7-12)
JessicaBurgett|ext.300|jessica.burgett@tccs.org
ACCOUNTSRECEIVABLE
ErinSkoda|ext.04|erin.skoda@tccs.org
ATHLETIC OFFICE
Mel Taylor | ext. 31 | mel.taylor@tccs.org
SCHOOL REGISTRAR
Teri Montano | ext 23 | terimontano@tccsorg
SCHOOLNURSE
AlisonFaith|ext.08|nurse@tccs.org
CAMPUS MAP
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TRAFFIC
enters campus at the Main Gate and proceeds through the parking lot to the designated ECE marked parking spots All cars exit out of the West Gate
DROP-OFF & PARKING
ELEMENTARY TRAFFIC
enters campus at the Main Gate and proceeds through the parking lot to the designated grade-level drop off zones All cars exit out of the West Gate
SECONDARY TRAFFIC
enters campus at the North Gate and proceeds through the parking lot loop to the drop off zone All cars exit out of the North Gate
INCLIMATE WEATER PROCEDURE
IF WE ARE EXPERIENCING INCLIMATE WEATHER Elementary students in grades 3-6 will go to the Gym at drop off Students in Grades K-2 will go to the aftercare classroom At pickup, students will be indoors and will be called to the car line when their parent arrives for pick up
Family Service Hours
We have so many wonderful ways to participate this year as part of your 30 hour/per family commitment.
Ways You Can Help:
Grandparent's Day
Veteran's Day Event
Fall Festival
Room Parent
Photography
Staff Appreciation
Promotions and
Graduation
Field Day
Eagle Store
Athletic Events
Robotics
Drama/Musical
Productions
ASB Sponsored Events
Pancakes & PJ’s Day
Development Events
Operation Christmas Child
Book Fair
Special Events and more!
NOW YOU CAN LOG YOUR FAMILY
SERVICE HOURS IN FACTS!
How to LOG Family Service Hours
Go to FACTS Management
Select the Family Log In
Select FACTS Family Portal
District Code: TCCS-CA
Log into your FACTS family portal
Select Family Home
Select Parent in the drop down Select Add + to add hours
OURPURPOSE
ThepurposeoftheParentsinActionCommunity(PAC) istosupportTri-CityChristianSchoolinitsmission throughpurposefulservice,meaningfulvolunteerism, andintentionalcommunity-building PACseeksto fosteracultureofunity,encouragement,andChristcenteredengagement.Throughactiveinvolvementin eventsandactivitiesthroughouttheschoolyear,we upliftourschoolcommunityandhelpequipstudents toimpacttheirworldforChrist
OURVISION
ThePACseekstoutilizethegifts,talents,andservant’s heartsofourparentstocultivateavibrant,engaged, andsupportiveschoolcommunity-whereparentsfeel connected,teachersfeelsupported,andourentire communitygrowsstrongertogether-oneevent,one actofservice,andonesmileatatime.
JULY 26
AUGUST 11
AUGUST 12
2025-2026 SAVE-THE-DATE
End of Summer BBQ Block Party
ECE - 12 Grade Orientation th
Eagle Store Sale
ECE & Kinder First Day of School - ½ Day
AUGUST 13 1 - 6 Grade First Day of School st th
AUGUST 14
AUGUST 19
AUGUST 25
Secondary First Day of School
ECE & Elementary Back to School Night
ECE & Kinder Picture Day
AUGUST 26 1 - 6 Picture Day st th
AUGUST 27
Secondary Back to School Night
Secondary Picture DAY
SEPTEMBER 2 High School Service Day
SEPTEMBER 3-5 High School Retreat
SEPTEMBER 5 Back to School Bash at The Wave
SEPTEMBER 24
OCTOBER 3
OCTOBER 10
ECE - 6 Grade Parent/Teacher Confth ECE & Elementary Grandparents Day -
Secondary Parent/Teacher Conf -
Homecoming Football Game
OCTOBER 17 ALL SCHOOL Pink Out Day
OCTOBER 18
Fall Festival
OCTOBER 20-22 6 Grade Astro Camp th
OCTOBER 27
NOVEMBER 6
NOVEMBER 21
DECEMBER 12
Annual Giving Campaign Kickoff Veteran’s Day Assembly
NOSCHOOL NO SCHOOL ½ Day
ECE Thanksgiving Feast -ALL SCHOOL ½ Day
Secondary Drama Production
JANUARY 20 Panckes & PJ’s Day
JANUARY 23-24
Elementary Spring Musical
FEBRUARY 18 ECE Q & U Wedding
MARCH 9-11
MARCH 20-21
8 Grade Oceanography Trip th
Secondary Spring Musical
MARCH 25-27 High School Oceanography Class Trip
MARCH 26-27 5 Grade History Trip th
APRIL 2
Elementary Easter Chapel
APRIL 6-16 11 & 12 Grade Europe Trip th th
APRIL 24
APRIL 24
Senior Exhibitions
Elementary Speech Meet ALL SCHOOL ½ Day
Annual Gala
4 Grade Sacramento Trip th
MAY 1 ECE Mother’s Day Tea
MAY 4-8
Junior High Banquet
Teacher Appreciation Week
MAY 4-13 AP Exams
MAY 12
Secondary Fashion Show
MAY 15 Senior Recognition Chapel
MAY 20 ECE Promotion
MAY 21
ECE Last Day of School ALL SCHOOL ½ Day
Last Day of School
6 Grade Promotion th
8 Grade Promotion th
Senior Graduation
ALL SCHOOL ½ Day
2025-2026 YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE
August 11 ECE - 12 Orientation
- & Kinder First Day (½ Day)
1 - 6 First Day
7 - 12 First Day
September 1 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
ECE - 6 Conferences (NS)
October 3 7-12 Conferences (NS) 3 ECE & Elementary Grandparents Day (½ Day)
Dates & Events
November
December 15-18 7-12 Finals (½ Days) 19 ECE & Elementary ½ Day
Secondary (NS)
End of 1st Semester
Christmas Break (NS)
SEPTEMBER
of School K-12 ½ Day 6th Grade Promotion 8th Grade Promotion Senior Graduation
A Quick Overview of some of the most important details. Consider this your go-to reference as you settle in!
Academics & Student Life
Student Handbooks - Guidelines, expectations, and campus life essentials
Access Elementary Handbook
Access Secondary Handbook
Serving Our Community
Christian Service/World Impact Hours - Opportunities, expectations, and how to log hours. More Info HERE
Family Service Hours - Overview, ways to plug in and make a difference, and how to log hours. More info HERE
Tuition & Fees
All the details on cost, deadlines, and what’s included.
View Tuition & Fee Schedule HERE
Uniform&DressCode
Findoutwhatstudentsshouldwearandwheretogetuniforms: ApprovedVendor-
DressCodePolicy-Fromdailyweartospecialevents,reviewour expectations:
Elementary Dress Code
Secondary Dress Code
Health&TechRequirements
CAImmunizationRequirements-Seethefulllistofrequiredvaccinesfor schoolattendanceViewImmunizationChecklist
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7 GradeTDAPRequirement-CalifornialawrequiresproofofTDAP beforeentering7 grade.SubmitTDAPDocumentationHERE
Chromebooks(Grades7-12)-Whatstudentsneedtoknowaboutdevice requirements,provisioning,andsupport.ChromebookProgramInfo
N E E DT OK N O W
Weekly Newsletter
EVERY FRIDAY
AFTERNOON you will receive our Weekly Flier - an email containing a message from our head of school, important dates, and upcoming events. These emails will come from our Director of Marketing and Communications, Breann King. To ensure you receive these important emails and that they do not go into your spam or promotions, please whitelist emails from @tccs.org.
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My TCCS App
THIS NEW APP is your onestop hub for staying connected and informed with everything happening at school!
With the app, you can:
Report absences
Check grades and homework
View report cards
Order uniforms and lunch
Get school announcements
View the school calendar
Track volunteer hours
Use your existing FACTS
Family Portal login to sign in. Be sure to save your password for easy access!
S T A Y C O N E C T E D
School Supply List
2025 - 2026
The following are lists of supplies by grade to help you plan for your child’s school year.
Please replenish supplies as needed throughout the year
Each teacher may require additional items You will be informed by the teacher if other supplies are needed
Kindergarten Supply List
Kid-size backpack (with room for folder and lunch box) No rolling, please!
***Please do not label the following supplies They are collected and distributed as needed to students ***
1 - Package of pink erasers (minimum 2 erasers)
2 - packages of 6 glue sticks
1 - box #2 Dixon Ticonderoga pencils
2- highlighters, any color
2 - Boxes of Crayola TWISTABLE crayons (24 regular color pack)
1 pack of 4 Expo Dry-Erase markers
1 - set of Prang Watercolors (8 colors not 16)
1 - Large box of facial tissue
1-container baby wipes
Boys bring 1 roll of paper towels
Girls bring 1 container of disinfectant wipes (non-bleach)
1 - 1” White binder with clear sleeve pocket on front and back
1 - Chromebook-compatible headphone
Please bring all supplies on First Day of School
First Grade Supply List
Small, kid-size backpack - No rolling, please!
1 - box of 24 Crayola crayons and one box of Crayola colored pencils (w/ name)
4 - glue sticks
2 - 12-packs #2 Dixon Ticonderoga pencils (Sharpened)
Boys - one box of facial tissue and one roll of paper towels
Girls - one container of disinfectant wipes and one box of facial tissue
1 - 8 color watercolor paint set (w/ name)
1 - pack of fine point dry erase markers
1 - pack of 4 regular Expo dry erase markers
1 - pack of washable Crayola markers (w/ name)
1 - 2-pocket folder ( w/ name)
2 - Highlighters, any color
2 - containers of baby wipes
Second Grade Supply List
Backpack - No rolling, please!
4 - glue sticks
2 - highlighters, any color
1 - pack of 4 regular size Expo dry erase markers
1 - pack of fine point Expo dry erase markers
2 - boxes #2 Dixon Ticonderoga pencils
2 - pink erasers
2 - boxes of 24 Crayola crayons
2 - boxes 12 Crayola colored pencils
2 - boxes of 10 Crayola Classic markers (regular size)
Boys – 1 container of disinfectant wipes
Girls – 1 containers of baby wipes
1 large box of facial tissue
Please keep supplies in the original package.
Please do not label any supplies
Please send only the items listed above (Additional items will not fit in student desk)
Third Grade Supply List
Backpack - No rolling, please!
1 - 2 pocket folder (w/name)
2 -12-packs #2 Dixon Ticonderoga sharpened pencils
1 - Small pencil sharpener with shavings catcher (not battery operated or electric)
1 - box of 24 Crayola colored pencils, sharpened (w/name)
1 - 4 oz. bottle Elmer’s Glue (w/name)
1 box of 24 Crayola Crayons (w/name)
Boys - 1 roll of paper towels
Girls - 1 container of disinfectant wipes
1 - Package of baby wipes
4 - glue sticks (not colored)
1 - box of Crayola classic color markers (w/name)
1 - yellow highlighter (w/name)
1 - pack of 4 Expo markers with eraser (w/name)
Scissors (w/ name)
1 - 8 color watercolor paint set (w/ name)
1 - wide ruled spiral notebook (w/name)
1 - wide ruled composition notebooks (w/name)
Earbuds or headphones (w/name)
Set of Oil Pastels- 25 count (w/name)
Copy of Little House in the Big Woods (by Laura Ingalls
Wilder) ISBN 10: 0060264306 (w/ name)
Bible: New Living Translation Hands-On Bible NLT by Tyndale and Group Publishing (w/ name)
Fifth Grade Supply List
Backpack – NO rolling, please!
1 - 3-ring binder (2”-3” any color, zippered is handy)
5 different colored sturdy plastic subject folders to put in binder
100 sheets notebook paper (wide ruled)
Sturdy 3-ring pencil pouch (No pencil boxes, please!)
#2 Pencils (small pack)
Mechanical pencils and extra lead refills (large pack; this type of pencil is highly recommended)
1 - Package red pens - erasable advised
1 - Package blue pens - erasable advised Small pencil sharpener with shavings catcher (not battery operated or electric)
5 - composition books (at least 100 pages, not spiral)
Extra erasers (white are best)
Colored pencils (pack of 24 or more)
Wide or narrow colored markers
1 Roll of paper towels
1 Container of disinfectant wipes
1 Large box of facial tissues
4 - ultra-fine black Sharpie markers
2 - highlighters
Glue sticks - 12 pack or more
Multi-pack of white-out correction tape
Adult scissors
1 - large box of facial tissue
Bible: New Living Translation (inexpensive on Amazon)
Copy of My Side of the Mountain (by Jean Craighead George) by mid-September
Copy of Number the Stars (by Lois Lowry) by January
Earbuds or headphones (w/name)
*KEEP ALL SUPLIES UP THROUGHOUT THE YEAR*
Fourth Grade Supply List
*All supplies will need to be replenished throughout the year
Backpack - No rolling, please!
3 - Packages of mechanical pencils
1 - 12 ct package of assorted Crayola colored markers - wide
3 - Composition books (NO spiral notebooks)
1 - Package of Index Cards (3x5)
1 - package of LARGE white or pink erasers
2 - Ultra-fine black Sharpies
2 - Regular fine point Sharpies
1 - Pack of Yellow highlighters – non-clicking (no other colors please)
1 - Box of 12 colored pencils sharpened before coming to school
1 - Set of watercolors (8 count only)
Earbuds (size that will fit into supplies box)
Bible: New Living Translation (inexpensive on Amazon)
Pencil pouch (No pencil boxes, please!)
Sixth Grade Supply List
Backpack – NO rolling, please!
One 3-ring binder (2”-3” any color, zippered is handy)
5 different colored sturdy plastic subject folders to put in binder
Notebook paper (college ruled-no spirals) Refill all year.
Sturdy 3 ring pencil pouch (No pencil boxes, please!)
Pencils: Mechanical or Wooden (at least 10) Keep up the supply throughout the year
5 Red pens
Small pencil sharpener with shavings catcher (not battery operated or electric)
Seven composition books (at least 100 pages, not spiral)
20 glue sticks - Resupply throughout the year
Extra erasers (white are best)
Colored pencils (pack of 24 or more)
2 fine and 2 ultra-fine black Sharpie markers
2 Highlighters (any color)
Multi Pack white-out correction tape
Adult scissors
100 3x5 lined white index cards
Earbuds or headphones (w/name)
Bible: New Living Translation (inexpensive on Amazon)
Copy of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (by Mildred Taylor) by January
*KEEP ALL SUPLIES UP THROUGHOUT THE YEAR*
ATTENTION:
No Secondary Ki’s Lunch
Available on Friday’s
Please read the “How it Works” and “FAQ” pages before you place your first order. These pages will provide valuable information for placing, changing and cancelling orders. Please create an account even if you do not plan to order so that we can provide your child with an emergency lunch should they ever need one
KI'S SCHOOL LUNCHES
Ki's offers a selection of more than 25 healthy, natural and tasty options every day Each lunch consists of an entrée, "veggie bar” selection including oranges, apples, grapes, carrots, cucumbers, and seasonal organic and/or local favorites, a healthy side, and a freshly-baked dessert!
For an additional cost, Ki's offers a variety of add-ons: a cup of soup, side salads, extra entrée, healthy snack options, smoothies, and more! Ki’s offers a variety of Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free & Vegan options as well and only uses natural ingredients in all of their lunches
All of Ki’s ingredients are free of preservatives, hormones, antibiotics and fillers. All sauces are infused with vegetables like pureed carrots, cauliflower and butternut squash for extra nutrients in every lunch
KI’S NOW OFFERS AN APP FOR EASY ORDERING CREATE AN ACCOUNT ON THE WEBSITE
ATTACH A CREDIT CARD TO YOUR KI’S ACCOUNT DOWNLOAD THE KI'S SCHOOL LUNCHES APP FOR ANDROID & IOS & ORDER AWAY!
TCCS BBQ LUNCHES
Our very own Coach Bickley is cooking up his famous BBQ and offering meals for students to enjoy on campus during lunch. If your student would like to participate, please look for more info in the Weekly Flier.
Please Note: Ki's will not be on campus the days of our BBQ Lunches, so please plan accordingly.
SCHOOL LUNCH ORDERS
All meals come with a bag of chips, a cookie, and water.
Prices: $8 Chicken | $8 Tri-Tip Sandwich
$11 BIG Meal - 2 Tri-Tip Sandwiches
PICK-UP ORDERS
Want a night off from cooking dinner?
Order a whole tri-tip, chicken or rack of ribs! To-go orders are available for pick-up in the gym kitchen after school.
Contact Erin Skoda at erin.skoda@tccs.org 2025/26 DATES: 9/18 1/22 10/16 2/19 11/13 3/19 12/11 4/23 5/14
Prices:
$40 Whole Tri-Tip
$30 Rack of Ribs
$18 Whole Chicken
Thank you for your support!
Got Questions?
TCCS INVITES YOU TO JOIN
MOMS INPRAYER
MIP is currently in more than 150 countries across the globe. Their vision is that every school in the world would be covered in prayer.
Tri-City Christian Moms In Prayer is open to all moms of TCCS students from ECE through high school.
Moms In Prayer is an international organization that impacts children and schools worldwide for Christ by gathering mothers to pray.
More
Info To Come!
Check out our Weekly Flier for days and times!
YOUR UNIFORMS NOW ORDER
Simplify your back-to-school prep with one-stop uniform shopping!
We’re excited to share that The Uniform Store will now carry both our school and PE uniforms - all in one convenient location! Visit myschoolsuniform.com to order approved uniforms for your family.
Order in July to guarantee delivery before school starts. You are still welcome to purchase solid-colored (tan, black, or navy) bottoms - skirts, pants, or shorts - from any store you prefer.
Before you shop, we want to remind you: ALL outerwear and hats MUST be TCCS branded Shorts for girls need to have a 6" inseam Leggings are only permitted under skirts and dresses
EAGLE STORE SALE
MONDAY, AUG 11
8 AM - 11 AM 1 PM - 4 PM