The ocean is calling and an unforgettable journey is about to begin… 🌊🐠
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After weeks of auditions that took us from the Great Barrier Reef to the big blue beyond, our cast for Disney-Pixar’s Finding Nemo, Jr. has officially been selected! Every student who auditioned showed bravery worthy of a trip past the drop-off, and the creative team had a whale of a time making some very tough choices.

Soon, familiar friends—from clownfish and turtles to sharks and seagulls—will be coming together to tell a heartwarming story about family, courage, and trusting the tide. Rehearsals are about to make a splash, and the current is carrying us toward something truly special.

So keep an eye on the horizon and remember: all drains lead to the ocean… and our cast reveal is located below. ​Just keep swimming! 🐢✨

NEMO – Brantley Haltom
MARLIN – Parker Brown
DORI – Emily Bucklew

In alphabetical order: 
ANCHOR – Aaron Lamb
ANGELFISH – Lydia Biddulph
BARRACUDA – Manolo Peralta
BLOAT – Juliette Inpyn
BREEZE – Felix Rodriguez
BRUCE – Braylon Burnette
BUBBLES – Avery Lacks
CHUM – Ethan Bucklew
CORALS – Makenzie Nason
CRUSH – Lydia Kelley
DAMSELFISH – Emily Lynn
ELECTRIC EEL #1 – Josie Chamberlain
ELECTRIC EEL #2 – Allie Napierkowski
GILL – Eric Barredo
GROUPER – Alex Earhart
GURGLE – Noah Lamb
KAI – Emma Rodriguez
LOBSTER #1 – Isaac Watson
LOBSTER #2 – Addison Canfield
MOONFISH #1 – Piper Hebert
MOONFISH #2 – Savannah Spencer
MOONFISH #3 – Ian Hebert
MOONFISH #4 – Reagan Schley
MOONFISH #5 – Colin Turner
MOONFISH #6 – Yenina Abraham
NIGEL – Aven Lee
OCTOPUS #1 – Joey Walther
OCTOPUS #2 – Auri Burch
PEACH – Karis Murphy
PEARL – Adele Tarkenton
PEARL’S PARENT – Piper Hebert
PROFESSOR RAY – Kenna McGinniss
SEA MASK DIVER – Baylie Witt
SEA TURTLE #1 – Charlotte Feagan
SEA TURTLE #2 – Olivia Ellis
SEA TURTLE #3 – Abigail Bowman
SEA HORSE #1 – Vaden Fitzgerald
SEA HORSE #2 – Precious Nkanga
SHELDON – Catherine Chamberlain
SHELDON’S PARENT – Jocelyn Cottrill
SQUIRT – Hazel Rodriguez
TAD – Jeremiah Davis
TAD’S PARENT – Peter Lynn
VACTIONER – Mr. Werner
BABY SHARK – TBA
LITTLE JELLY – Riley Critcher


SHARKS/JELLYFISH/TURTLES – Dance Team:
Elaina Creasy
Abby Durden
Eden Wendland
Riley Moses
Karis Murphy
Baylie Witt
Emma Rodriguez
Emma Thomas
Lydia Kelley
Lydia Biddulphdula

SEAGULLS:
Sam Collins
Braxton Murphy
Kenneth Thomas
Michael Shenkle

SEA TURTLE KIDS: 
Sophia Dulaney
Krissy Vernoy
Maddie Schmutz
Zhea Stepnowski

FISH FRIENDS: 
Lydia Zhang
Susan Tang
Shirley Ye
Deven Henley
Kadan Garbee
Tessa Akershoek
Kate Morrisette

The new date for the Talent Show is Thursday, 2/12. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on Thursday, 2/12, at 6:30PM! Don't forget that the 2026 TCS Talent Show is coming up on Thursday, February 12, at 6:30PM in the Williams Gymnasium. There will be a $3 charge per person for admission (maximum of $9 per immediate family). All TCS students, family members, staff members, friends, etc. are invited!
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As previously mentioned, all proceeds from the Talent Show are going to global missions. I am excited to announce that we are specifically going to be raising money for the youth ministry of GraceLife London, a church in London, England. The funds we raise will go towards offsetting the cost of a summer retreat hosted by the youth ministry of this wonderful church. To learn more about GraceLife London and the urgent need for Gospel witness in England, click here. 

Parents, we need your help! As part of our Homecoming Day festivities next Friday, January 16, we are planning to have a "Family Feud" style game show for the students. If you have a moment, would you please fill out this survey? CLICK HERE

Last year’s musical, Elf, Jr., was absolutely Sparklejollytwinklesjingley! We know we cannot put on a great show without the help of our amazing sponsors.  First, thank you for your continued support over the years.

This year, we are FINtastically excited to announce FINDING NEMO, JR. as our Spring 2026 musical. Swim along for the ride with us on Friday, May 1st, and Saturday, May 2nd, at 7:30 PM.
Would you be willing to help us "Just Keep Swimming" by sponsoring our show? Your support will offset the costs for purchasing the playwright, covering royalty fees, costumes, the set, special effects, props, and sound equipment.
Would you consider "Going with the flow" and sharing a little bit of yourself with TCS by sponsoring Finding Nemo, Jr.?
There are FOUR sponsorship levels to choose from:

• Level 1 🦈SHARK BAIT: $50 - $99 (receives 1 complimentary ticket)
• Level 2 🐟MARLIN: $100 - $149 (receives 2 complimentary tickets)
• Level 3 💙BLUE TANG: $150 - $249 (receives 3 complimentary tickets & reserved seating)
• Level 4 🐠CLOWNFISH: $250 or more (receives 4 complimentary tickets & the "BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE")

In addition to the tickets, your name, or the name of your business, and your sponsorship level will be prominently displayed in our playbill that is distributed at each show.

To support this production, click HERE. 
 
You will also have the option to select which night(s) you’d like your complimentary ticket(s). If preferred, donations may be made by check payable to Timberlake Christian School and mailed to: 202 Horizon Drive, Forest, VA 24551.
 
For questions or additional information, please contact Lori Wood at [email protected].

Remember, "Fish are Friends, not food"!

Next week, January 12th through January 16th is SPIRIT WEEK! Themes for Pre-K, K-6, and 7-12 are listed below. In addition, our homecoming activities are on Friday, January 16th. We would love to see you there. 

Homecoming games:  The homecoming king and queen will be announced after the last basketball game. 
4:30 pm:  Varsity Girls' Basketball vs Westover
6:00 pm:  Varsity boys’ basketball vs Westover
 
Pre-K: 

• Monday – Sports Day (favorite sport or team gear)
• Tuesday – Occupation Day
• Wednesday – Pre-K T-Shirt Day
• Thursday – Neon Day
• Friday –  Blue & Gold Day

K-6: 

• Monday – Sports Day (favorite sport or team gear)
• Tuesday – Occupation Day
• Wednesday – Hawaiian Day
• Thursday – Neon Day
• Friday – Blue & Gold Day

7-12: 

•  Monday – Sports Team Day
• Tuesday – Pajama Day
• Wednesday – Twin Day
• Thursday – Flannel/Western Day
• Friday – Blue and Gold Day

We are FINtastically excited to announce our Spring 2026 musical is... Finding Nemo, Jr.

We will have no school December 22 - January 2. Enjoy the long Christmas break!

TCS's Pre-Kindergarten Christmas program will be held in the Williams Gymnasium on Thursday, December 18th, beginning at 7 pm. 

Join us for our upcoming annual Christmas Program on Thursday, December 11th and Friday, December 12th at 7 pm in the Williams Gymnasium.

Don't forget that our TCS Thanksgiving Break will be November 24th-28th  for Pre-K through 12th Grade. There will be no school for Pre-K half-day students.