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Volume 4, Issue 29 April 24, 2014

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Principals Column
Dear Parents, We have arrived at the point in the year when we begin to make plans for the upcoming academic year. We will soon begin the process of preparing class rosters for next year. Time and effort are invested so that classes meet the instructional needs of children. If you feel that your child has a special need or circumstance that you would like for us to consider, please put your request in writing and forward it to Boyd Hainsworth through delivery to the front office or through email to BHainswo@lexrich5.org. Please include PARENT REQUEST in the subject line of an email. Mr. Hainsworth will send a reply email to your request, indicating that it was received. Include in the letter the grade your child will be entering and the characteristics/needs that your child has that would require consideration. Please do not include a specific teachers name, areas of certification, physical characteristics, etc. Request for a specific teacher will not be considered. The purpose of the letter is to share things that we need to consider about your child. All letters must be received by Friday, May 16, 2014. Please understand that letters from prior years are not considered. Letters must be submitted annually.

Cafeteria News Nurses Notes ART News D5 Foundation A Page from the Media Center Kindergarten Registration La Fiesta Talent Show PASS Testing Camp Breathe Easy

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Good Luck
Girls on the Run At the Heart & Sole Run This Saturday at Finlay Park

Calendar of Events:
APRIL
25 Last Day to turn in Talent Show Permission Forms Talent Show Auditions 2:30-4:10

End of Interim for 4th Nine Weeks Kindergarten Orientation 12-1 Chorus Performance Mighty Minds 8 am

Week of May 55-9:

Teacher Appreciation Week Student Nutrition Employee Week

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MAY
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Talent Show Auditions 2:30-4:10

May 66-9
PASS Testing

Tired of packing a lunch everyday for your child?

Let us help you. Our Cafeteria is offering a special, healthy lunch option for you. We will pack a cooler bag, provided by Student Nutrition, for their lunch. On Mondays & Wednesdays their meals will consist of turkey, ham and cheese Lunchable with crackers & graham crackers. Carrot sticks with ranch dressing, a fruit, veggie, string cheese & milk will also be included. On Tuesdays & Thursdays there will be a PB&J, a fruit cup, a veggie, string cheese & milk. On Fridays we have a new cheese pizza Lunchable that we will offer along with a fruit cup, fresh carrots & milk. Students are asked to return their lunch cooler bags at the end of their lunch at the dish room window. Each morning when teachers take the lunch count to select an entree, students will be able to select one of the lunch bag meals as well. If you would like for your child to have the lunch bag meal, please have them request it at that time. Lunch bag meals will begin on Tuesday, April 29th. Please consider taking advantage of PayPams to put money in your childs lunch account. You can access PayPams via the link at www.lexrich5.org or go directly to www.paypams.com and set up an account. As always, you can just send a check to the cafeteria with your child.

Notes from the Nurse

The Health Room is designed to be an emergency station to care for minor illnesses or injuries that occur at school. Injuries or health concerns that occur outside of school should be treated at home or by your health care provider. The school nurse cannot diagnose or prescribe treatment. This is the responsibility of your family physician or health care provider.

**IMPORTANT UPDATED INFORMATION**

THESE IMMUNIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED PRIOR TO YOUR CHILDS ENROLLMENT IN THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR
KINDERGARTEN: (2) doses of the Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine are now required for all 5K students. 2nd grade: (3) doses of oral and/or inactivated Polio vaccine with at least one (1) dose received on or after the fourth birthday. One (1) dose of the Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) is now required for all 7th and 8th grade students.

Lunch Menu Changes

Week of April 2828-May 2 April 28 Country Style Steak Or Popcorn Chicken April 29 Ham or Turkey & Cheese Hoagie or Hot Dog w/ April 30 Spaghetti or Corn Dog May 1 Chicken Tender or BBQ Sandwich May 2 Hot Swiss, Turkey & Bacon Sub or Pepperoni Pizza Chili

Fun Fitness
Hello! Carmen Plemmons wanted to send you the following message regarding the sign up: Volunteer - Field Day K-2 May 26 / 3-5 May 27: To view the sign up, go to: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0A4DA5AB2DA1FC1-volunteer
Next week, April 28th- May 2nd, will be the last week for morning Fun Fitness. A special "thank you" goes out to the parents who volunteered this year. You are awesome!

Mrs.Plemmons and Mr. Nellems

To change your email preferences, login to your account at: www.SignUpGenius.com/MyAccount

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P A W P R I NT

Letters of Intent
Letters of Intent were sent home today. ALL students (K5th) must return this form. Even if you will not be attending Lake Murray Elementary, you must return the Intent form. Please return your forms by May 9th. Thank you.

District Five Foundation Launches New Look

IRMO The District Five Foundation has a new look and a shortened name. But, it continues to provide the same great support to Lexington-Richland School District Five. Formerly known as the District Five Foundation for Educational Excellence, the District Five Foundation recently completed a process aimed expanding their visibility in the community and expanding their support to students and teachers. The District Five Foundation is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization which moves quickly and independently to deliver critical funding needed to implement high-impact projects and programs. Since its inception, the Foundation has funded programs that support enhanced instruction, fed hungry students, promoted student artistic and creative talents, and provided seed funding for several science and technology programs. The Foundations vision has also led to financial support of student research projects including e-books for high school students, development of robotics teams and creation of student leadership programs in five schools. When a community comes together, nothing is impossible. Together we can expand and enhance the educational experience for District Five students, says Paula Hite, longtime chair of the Foundation Board. While we are very proud of the work we have accomplished over the last few years, we are even more committed to greater accomplishments in the future. With support of committed sponsors and volunteers, the District Five Foundations annual auction has become the primary funding source. Over the past three years, the auction raised $100,000. All of the funds raised were invested back into District Five schools. The District Superintendent, Dr. Stephen Hefner said, We are very fortunate to have a supportive community led by a great foundation. Our partnership with the Foundation provides a tremendous benefit to our students and teachers. To increase awareness and to spur community action, the District Five Foundation launched its new look including the shortened name, a new logo and a completely redesigned website. The new look is designed to make Foundation efforts more accessible to the community.

ART NEWS
Art Contest Congratulations to Lauren K. who recently won a poster contest about Fair Housing. The contest was sponsored by the Greater Columbia Community Relations Council located in the Chamber of Commerce building downtown. An awards ceremony was held on Saturday, April 19th at Edventure Children's Museum. Congratulations Lauren! Art Show - Ongoing Crooked Creek Park Celebrates the Arts features K-12 art from Chapin Cluster schools throughout the month of April. LMES has over 100 works of art on display. Congratulations LMES artists!

Spring Pictures are in!

Your childs spring pictures were sent home. You may purchase all or part of the picture package. Please make your payment out to Strawbridge. Please return pictures or payment by April 25th. Class pictures were sent home today to all students that purchased them.

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 e-books, information on the Blowfish Reading Rewards Program, and the final goal in the SC Book Award program. https://www.smore.com/erry

Attention Rising 6th Graders.

Mark your calendars. Friday, May 16th is the Chapin Middle School dance for rising 6th graders. For those interested the CMS Spirit Shack will have spirit wear available for purchase that night.

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

DREAM

LEARN

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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)

A la familia de LMES LA FIESTA!

Here we are again with the end of the school year rapidly approaching and our year-end FIESTA right around the corner! This year, la fiesta en la clase de espaol will be held from Monday, May 19th through Friday, May 23rd. Right now, our classes are working hard to be eligible to earn a piata. Once again, the students will be able to participate in fun activities, register for raffle prizes, and purchase snacks and stuff with their pesos. Speaking of stuff, remember that we are ALWAYS collecting items for EL MERCADO and LA FIESTA. As usual, we could not attempt this event without our wonderful LMES volunteers. Please consider contributing your time to help us out in the classroom or send in snacks or "stuff!" Please note that due to our nutritional guidelines, we must ask for BAKED tortilla chips and Stauffers brand animal cookies. We will not be serving any type of soft drinks. See the links below to check out the class schedules for Sra. G. and Sra. Fultz. Email Sra. Gonzlez (jgonzale@lexrich5.org) or print out form below and return to homeroom teacher.

______ Volunteer to help out during one or more classes. (see links below) ______ Send in snack item(s) for LA CANTINA: ______ Baked tortilla chips ______ Stauffers Animal Cookies ______ Send in stuff for students to purchase or donate Student: __________________________________________ Homeroom Teacher _________________________ Parents Name: ______________________________________________ Telephone: __________________________ Email address (best way to keep you informed):________________________________________________ Best day and time to help: ____________________________________________________________________
Click below to see the schedule of classes for Sra. Gonzlez: http://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/jgonzalez1/news.cfm?subpage=81910 Click below to see the schedule of classes for Sra. Fultz: http://www.lexrich5.org/webpages/jgonzalez1/news.cfm?subpage=81913

______ Salsa (mild)

Lake Murray Elementary is having a talent show!

Our talent show will be held during the school day on Friday, May 30, 2014. Students who would like to participate in the talent show must audition. Auditions will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 for all singers and instrumentalists beginning at 2:35pm. Auditions will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014 for dancers and other acts beginning at 2:35pm. In an order to allow more acts to participate, all acts must be under 2 minutes. On the reverse side of this flyer is a permission form that must be completed in order for a student to audition. The permission form must be returned to school by Friday, April 25, 2014 before 2:30pm. Please read the notes about the talent show on the permission form before signing. Please make a special note about your responsibility in reviewing lyrics and sending in a signed copy of the lyrics stapled to your childs permission slip.

PERMISSION FORM FOR THE LAKE MURRAY ELEMENTARY TALENT SHOW My child, ____________________________, would like to audition for the Lake Murray Elementary Talent Show that will be held on May 30, 2014. My childs talent is _____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Homeroom Teacher_____________________________________Grade__________________________ _____ Please check here if your child is a part of a group that will be performing and list the other group members. ___________________________________________________________________

Audition Day: CIRCLE ONE: Wednesday 4/30/14(Singing or playing an instrument) Thursday5/1/14 (dancing or
other act)

I understand and agree to the following: No skateboarding, scooters, Heelys, or rollerblading will be allowed due to the harm it could cause the stage floor. Students singing a song should use a Karaoke accompaniment. Sing-alongs or lip syncing will result in lower audition scores. Auditioning does not guarantee that my child will be in the talent show. The decision of the judges is final. All acts are limited to 2 minutes. Acts that are too long will be stopped at 2 minutes. If my child is singing or playing an instrument, I will have my child present for auditions in Dockside Theatre on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 from 2:35 until approximately 3:45. I will provide transportation for my child at 3:45pm (see below). If my child is dancing or has a talent other than singing or playing an instrument, I will have them present for auditions in Dockside Theatre on Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 2:35-3:45. I will provide transportation for my child at 3:45 (see below). My child will bring any necessary props for the audition. A piano and a CD player will be provided. All music must be on a CD. The CD must be labeled with the childs name and the number of the song that will be used. Auditions are closed to parents. Only auditioning students and judges are allowed in the auditorium during auditions. ABOUT MUSIC (PLEASE READ VERY CAREFULLY) A copy of the lyrics to all music usedwhether used for singing, dancing, or background music--must be submitted with the permission form on April 29, 2013 Students will not be allowed to audition if lyrics to their song have not been submitted. Parents must sign that they have reviewed the lyrics for content. Judges have the right to deny a student an opportunity to participate in the talent show due to inappropriate lyrics or content of a song.

_________________________________ Parent/guardian signature

___________________________ Date

Please indicate how your child will get home following auditions:

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I will pick up my child myself.

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I authorize ____________________________________ to pick up my child. (name/relationship)

_____ My child will go to BGCM following the audition. (You are responsible for writing a note to Boys and Girls Club to let them know that your child will be auditioning and will return to their program by 4:00.)

ALL PERMISSION FORMS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE BY FRIDAY, April 25, 2014 before 2:30pm.

PASS Testing Information:

All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will take our state assessment, the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS), on May 6-9, 2014. The schedule for these days is: May 6: ELA May 7: Math May 8: Science OR Social Studies for grades 3 and 5; Science for grade 4 May 9: Social Studiesgrade 4 only Please note the following: Students should be in class no later than 7:45. Testing will begin at 8:15 a.m. Students will not be allowed into the testing session once it has begun. PASS is an untimed test. Please do not plan to sign your child out of school for any reason until after 12 noon on testing dates. Doctors appointments and other out-of-school functions should not be scheduled during testing hours. Students may not bring into the testing location any electronic device that can be used for communicating, timing, or imaging. These include but are not limited to cell phones, gaming devices, e-readers, and cameras. If a student has one of these devices in the testing location, it will be collected and taken to the school test coordinator and returned after testing is completed in his/her class for the day.