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Volume 4, Issue 27 April 3, 2014

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Principals Column
I think Spring is finally here. The weather is warm. The trees are in bloom. It is a beautiful time of year. I hope you are enjoying the longer days and getting outside to play. We have begun our final quarter of this school year. Where has the time gone? Our 5th graders will head to Chapin Middle next week to get a firsthand view of their new school and what to expect when they leave LMES. Later this month, we will welcome the rising kindergarten students as they take a tour of LMES. If you have a child who will be 5 by September 1st or know someone who does, remind them that they need to get registered for kindergarten. The first of three kindergarten orientations will be held April 23rd at 9:00 am. No registration is necessary. Please plan to attend our PTO meeting next Tuesday, April 8th. This is a very important presentation on Technology Safety sponsored by our PTO and SIC. We will begin at 7:00 pm in our Dockside Theater. This a an adult only meeting. There will be sessions lead by guidance counselors on technology safety for 4th & 5th graders. Kindergarten through 3rd grade students may watch a movie in the gym during the parent presentation. We are unable to accommodate children who are not kindergarten age. You will need to make other plans for them. Looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday evening.

Lunch Menu ART News Inclement Weather Make Up Days SIC Nominations Kindergarten Registration PTO Board Nominations

Congratulations Sharon Matney Media Specialist District 5 Finalist For Teacher of the Year

Calendar of Events:
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8 10 14-18 PTO Meeting 7 PM Technology Safety 5th Grade Field Trip to CMS SPRING BREAK! 23 24 30 Kindergarten Orientation 8:00 am EARLY RELEASE 11:40 Talent Show Auditions 2:30-4:10

A Page from the Media Center Check out the April newsletter from your Library Media Center!
Topics include School Library month, poetry ideas and resources, spring book lists, new books and ebooks, information on the Blowfish Reading Rewards Program, and the final goal in the SC Book Award program. https://www.smore.com/erry

Crooked Park Art Show April 2014

Its time for the annual Chapin Celebrates the Arts at Crooked Creek Park Art Show. This show features work from all Chapin cluster schools, K-12th grade. The work will hang throughout the month of April, be judged, and then I will pick it up on Thursday, May 1st. Congratulations to Mrs. Leapharts talented artists! K - Cobb Layla T, Lila B K - Starkey

March Lunch Menu Changes Week of April 77-11

April 7 Cheeseburger Sliders & Fish Nuggets Fresh Collard Greens or Black-eyed Peas, Creamed Potatoes Fresh Apple Slices or Mandarin Oranges April 8 Chicken Tenders Or Hot Dog w/Chili Macaroni & Cheese, Steamed Broccoli or Baked Beans, Bananas or Sliced Pears April 9 Tacos or PB&J Carrot Sticks w. Dressing, Steamed Corn or Pinto Beans, SC Farm Fresh Fruits or Applesauce April 10 Chicken Tender Sandwich or BBQ Sandwich Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Lima Beans, Fresh Orange Slices or Pineapple Tidbits April 11 Cheesy Pizza or Ham & Cheese Sub Broccoli/Carrot Cup w/Dip, Fresh Grapes or Fruit Cocktail

Wes F 1 - Antley Parker R, Macie R, Jody M 1 Spivey Kaylee F 1 - Hoefer Jake S 2- Blalock Savannah S, Oa H, Ella M 2 - Carroll Ellison H, Rocco M, Cooper B, Brady H, Ella L, Hunter H, Elinor L, Logan R 2 - Panarello Gracie K, Eason D, Ainsley W, Weldon G, Lena W, Ella S, Madden M, Taylor G 3 - Castro Kathryn Anne W

Inclement Weather MakeMake-Up Days

The Board of Trustees approved the administrations' recommendation for inclement weather make-up days. We had a total of four inclement weather days (January 29 and February 12 -14). We already made-up one day (February 17). The bill passed by the SC legislature and signed by the Governor requires that all scheduled make-up days be used before any days can be forgiven. June 6 is the only remaining make-up day. Therefore, we will make-up a second day on June 6. The remaining two inclement weather days were forgiven and will not be made-up. Extending the school year by one day, requires that the half day schedule shift one day as well. June 3 will now be a full school day. June 4, 5, and 6 will be half days.

4 - Sgorrano Dylan D, Hailey L 4 - Gabriel Katie T, Brandon L, Grayson C, Emma N 4 - Heming Brooke W, Ryan H, Addie H, Bryson B, Jack C, Lauren K, Breiana H, Bella C, Grace R 5th (Strings 2) Jimmy R, Olivia E, Graham J, Claire E, Lawson D, Nathan S, Hayden C, Kathryn M, Gabbie W, Aidan J, Reece M 5th (Chorus 3) Elizabeth F, Kaden C, Camryn W, Clay A, Brayden H, Glen M, Caroline H, Sophia Z, Tanner M

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P A W P R I NT

Every school in South Carolina is required by the Education Improvement Act to have a School Improvement Council. The council serves as an advisory committee to the principal and assists with establishing and implementing goals for the school. The council also helps establish priorities for the capital expenditures budget, the incentive budget and the operational budget for the school. At various times, SIC members are asked to represent the school on district committees. The School Improvement Council is composed of elected and appointed teachers, parents, and community members. Our current council consists of the following elected parents from our school. Rotating off the council this year: Lisa Duncan Jo Anne Hill Jennifer Thornsberry Vera Timmons The following parents will serve their second year during 2014-2015 school year: Robby Aull Michael Sechrest Each year parents elect their representatives to serve on the council. Three people elected will begin their term of service in the 2014-2015 school year and will rotate off the council at the end of the 2015-2016 school year. One person elected will only serve during the 2014-2015 school year. Before submitting a nomination, we request that you ask the person for permission to submit his/her name. It is important that those nominated be willing to serve as a representative for the school. If you are interested in running, please nominate yourself. Elected parents should have a child who will be at Lake Murray Elementary for the length of time of their service on the council.

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COUNCIL NOMINATION LAKE MURRAY ELEMENTARY NAME OF NOMINEE______________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER___________________________________________ INFORMATION TO PUBLISH IN THE NEWSLETTER REGARDING NOMINEE (AGES OF CHILDREN, INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL, SPECIAL INTERESTS, ETC.) _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Information will be printed as received)

PERSON SUBMITTING NOMINATION__________________________________________________________ NOMINATION FORMS ARE DUE BY APRIL 11

Lake Murray Elementary School

1531 Three Dog Road Chapin, SC 29036
Phone: 803803-476476-4600 Fax: 803803-476476-4620 http://www.lexrich5.org/LakeMurray.cfm

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Claire D. Thompson, Principal

cthompson@lexrich5.org

Boyd Hainsworth Assistant Principal

bhainswo@lexrich5.org

Margaret LaForce, Administrative Asst. Principal

mlaforce@lexrich5.org
Lake Murray Elementary Mission Statement

Puppy Paws to Eagle Claws

Our mission at LMES is to nurture children, empowering them to think critically and creatively as they seek knowledge and embrace challenges. Lexington-Richland Five Kindergarten (5K) Registration for 2014-15

PTO News Corner

Thank you to our

School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties have begun enrolling five year olds for kindergarten. Kindergarten registration will be ongoing. To register for kindergarten, your child must be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2014. Parents of children meeting this eligibility deadline should bring the following to their zoned elementary school:

Business Partner Patrons.

Please support these businesses, as they have contributed to our school. Silver Paw: Carolina Pet Resort, LLC Initials Inc., Shelagh Cobb Vella's of Chapin Gold Paw: AVSX Technologies Learning Express Sanchez Construction, LLC Zesto of Chapin Platinum Paw: Human Capital Solutions
Your child's legal birth certificate A current South Carolina Certificate of Immunization, or a South Carolina Certificate of Medical or Religious Exemption A property tax receipt or a rental lease showing all occupants Two different, current utility bills showing your correct home address Picture identification (parent and/or guardian)

LMES PTO Board Nomination 20142014-2015

The current LMES PTO Board would like to thank all of our volunteers, faculty, and staff for a fabulous year! It is time for the PTO Board nominations for the 2014-2015 school year. Serving on the PTO Board is a great way to serve LMES. We need your creative ideas and input, so please consider one of the following positions: Your current PTO officers arePresident1st Vice-President (Hospitality)2nd Vice-President (Fundraising)3rd Vice-President (Volunteers)SecretaryTreasurer Parent Advisory Member(k5-2). Parent Advisory Member (3-5). Jenny Ouzts Jamie Burns Amy Stebbins Colette Cabe MaryKay Johnson Melissa Sechrest Deana Jowers gdjowz@aol.com

According to the By-Laws of PTO, the President must be someone currently serving on the Board. This person is voted on by the other Board Members. ***All other Board positions are up for election. All members of the PTO are eligible to vote. Please contact Deana Jowers with any questions about PTO or offices. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I_____________________________________________, would like to nominate _____________________________________________ for the position of ______________________________________________. I, ____________________________________________ agree to this nomination. Name____________________________email________________________________ *** All forms must be returned by April 18,2014. Thank you in advance for your service.