SD5LRC

April 23, 2015

Volume 1, Issue 32

Nautical Notes
Principals Column
Inside this issue:
A Page from the Media
Center

Nurses Notes

CIS Orientations

PASS Information
Parent Requests Letters

PTO Nominations

CIS Car Line Procedures

PTO Corner

TRAFFIC REMINDERS

Exits during arrival

and dismissal are
RIGHT turn only.

It has been a beautiful

week for field trips. Many
of our students have had
trips to pick strawberries at
Lever Farms, the State Museum and Saluda Shoals.
We are so grateful for the
sunshine and warm temperatures for these fun, educational activities.
With our school year
quickly coming to a close,
we have a lot of important
information to share. For
parents of our rising 5th
and 6th graders, there are
orientations coming up at
Chapin Intermediate
School (currently Chapin

Speaking of car lines,

please be sure to check out
the traffic reminders. The
guidelines are for your
safety and the safety of our
students, while also being a
good neighbor in our community.
As we begin planning for
next year, it is time to accept nominations for the
2015-2016 PTO board.
We are so fortunate to have
a wonderful group of ladies
serve LMES on the PTO

board. They have worked

diligently to provide resources for our school,
honor our faculty and staff,
and much more. They help
to make LMES a wonderful place to work and learn.
Please consider who you
think would be a great PTO
leader and nominate them.
Or, if you would like to
serve, please nominate
yourself.
Have a wonderful weekend!
L
M
E
S

Neighbors to our
school have asked
that parents not turn

Calendar of Events

in the entrances and

April

make U-Turns back

toward the school.

Middle). We have also

included the proposed car
line procedures for next
year at CIS.

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One lane only entering

the school until cars
reach the double lanes
(at the parking area).

Thank you for your help in

making our school safe.

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Rising
Kindergarten
Orientation 6PM
ACT Aspire
TestingWriting &
English
ACT Aspire Testing
- Reading

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ACT Spire Testing

Math

MAY
1

2
4-8

K5 Orientation
12PM
Volunteer Celebration @ SHHS
Run Hard 5K
Teacher Appreciation Week

5
7
8
12

National Teacher
Day
PASS Testing Science
PASS Testing Social Studies
Nurses Day
SC Book Awards
Reading Celebration

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N a u t i c a l

N o t e s

Blowfish Reading Program

A reminder that our library reading programs
are coming to a
close. FRIDAY, APRIL
24TH IS THE DEADLINE
FOR BOTH!!
Blowfish Reading
Rewards Program
Blowfish reading logs are due
to the Media Center. Students
who read 4 books will receive
free admission and special
recognition at the June
15th Blowfish home game.
The school with the highest
participation rate receives
$500 for new library books

DREAM

and will be recognized on field

before the game. Instructions will
be sent home later with information on how to redeem prizes
for the game.
SC Book Award Challenge
Completion forms must be returned to the Media Center if a
student reached LEVEL 4 OR
HIGHER. These are the blue or
green forms that students have
used throughout the year to keep
track of the nominee books. TO
RECEIVE CREDIT, AN ONLINE
BOOK REVIEW MUST HAVE
BEEN SUBMITTED FOR EACH
BOOK READ!

cots are packed with beta

carotene, an antioxidant that
helps neutralize free radicals
that damage cells.

Notes from the

Nurse
How to Choose
the Best FRUITS
for the Spring
Season

LEARN

Shopping Tips: Purchase

plump, fairly firm apricots
that are orange-yellow to
orange. Ripe apricots are
soft and juicy; they should
be eaten as soon as possible.

Storage Tips: To ripen apricots, place hard fruit in a

brown paper bag for one or
two days. Ripe apricots
should be stored in the refrigerator to prevent overripening.

Source: WebMD Feature from "EatingWell"

LEAD

Delicious spring fruit such

as strawberries, apricots, mangoes
and rhubarb, is in the market
now. This handy guide offers
information on picking the best
spring fruit and the health benefits
of each.
Apricots: Before peaches, plums
and berries appear in markets,
apricots arrive. Ancient Romans
were so impressed by this fruits
early ripening that they took to
calling it praecocium, Latin for
"precocious." Most apricots are
destined to be canned or dried,
and their season is fleeting, so get
fresh ones fast.

What You Get: Low in calories and packed with nutrients, just three fresh apricots
will give you almost half the
vitamin A you need for the
day along with a healthy
dose of vitamin C, potassium
and fiber. In addition, apri-

Fresh apricots can be frozen: Just halve the fruit,

remove the pit and freeze on
a baking sheet. Once frozen,
place the apricots in a sealable plastic bag.

Mangoes: Mangoes have been

integrated into food cultures
across the globe, sold fresh, as
juice, in drinks, in curries and in
desserts, for every meal.

What You Get: The deep

orange color of mangoes
comes from a high content
of beta carotene, a potent
anticancer agent. Mangoes
also contain vitamin C, fiber,
lutein, potassium and ze-

* Students who completed Level 4

or higher will be invited to attend
the Reading Celebration in May.
** Those doing the ULTIMATE
CHALLENGE will also receive a gift
certificate to shop the May book
fair!

axanthin, phytochemicals known

to boost the immune system.

Shopping Tips: Most mangoes in

U.S. grocery stores are one of
five varieties: Ataulfo, Francine,
Keitt, Kent, Tommy Atkins. Color is not an indication of ripeness, as mangoes come in many
shades of green, yellow and red.
Choose mangoes with a slight
"give" if you plan to eat them in
a day or two and choose firmer
mangoes for enjoying later.

Storage Tips: Unripe mangoes

will ripen at room temperature.
Refrigerate ripe mangoes for up
to 5 days.

Rhubarb: Rhubarb is often called "pie

plant" in the U.S. because its so closely identified with strawberry-rhubarb
pie.

What You Get: Low in calories

and full of fiber, potassium and
vitamin C, rhubarb also contains
catechin, a flavonol that may
contribute to heart health.

Shopping Tip: Look for bright,

crisp stalks with minimal pitting,
dryness and other visible damage.

Storage Tips: Refrigerate rhubarb

in a plastic bag for up to a week.
Freeze diced rhubarb in an airtight container for up to 6
months.

PE News.
Field Day! Field Day!
Calling all volunteers!
Field day will be Tuesday, May 26th. Everyone
will have field day on the same day this
year. Kindergarten through Second grades will
be outside playing 24 games 9:00 a.m. - 11:00
a.m. Third through Fifth grades participate in the 24
games 12:00 Noon -2:00 p.m. We need volunteers and a few
donated items for this event to be a success.
Please consider volunteering. This a perfect volunteer opportunity for students who have returned home from college for
the summer, grandparents, parents and community leaders.. If
you can not volunteer and still want to be involved we need:
icee pop's, cases of water and tailgate tents (just for the day)
to be donated for field day.
If you can volunteer or donate an item please complete this
online sign up form. If you have any questions contact Mrs.
Plemmons, Mr. Nellems or Mr. Russell.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zrtcTkj2Fc7LRf9aUzofZj2xSy2CD3YLwZ1edxppL4/viewform?
c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link

PASS Information for Parents

All 4th and 5th grade students will take our state assessment, the
Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS
PASS),
7-8, 2015.
PASS , on May 7The schedule for these days is:
May 7: Science
May 8: Social Studies
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.

What: 5th Grade Orientation

Parent Request Letters for 20152015-2016 School Year
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 our request for the letter is to
share things that we need to consider about your child. All letters
must be received by Friday, May 15, 2015. Please understand that
letters from prior years are not considered. Letters must be submitted annually.

Boyd Hainsworth
Assistant Principal

When: Wednesday, May 20, 2015

9:15 10:15 am
Where: Chapin Intermediate School
(Currently Chapin Middle School)
130 Old Lexington Highway
Chapin, South Carolina 29036
(803)575-5700
This is an exciting opportunity for rising 5th graders attending Chapin Intermediate School for the 2015-16 school year
to tour our beautiful campus and to learn about various
opportunities that will be offered at our new school.

What: 6th Grade Orientation

When: Monday, May 18, 2015
9:15 10:15 am
Where: Chapin Intermediate School
(Currently Chapin Middle School)
130 Old Lexington Highway
Chapin, South Carolina 29036
(803)575-5700
This is an exciting opportunity for rising 6th graders attending Chapin Intermediate School for the 2015-16 school
year to tour our beautiful campus and to learn about various opportunities that will be offered at our new school.

PTO Board Nominations

LMES is very fortunate to have an active and supportive PTO Board. We are currently accepting nominations for parents who are interested in serving on the 2015-16 Board. To serve, you must have a child who will be at Lake Murray
next school year. If you or someone you know is interested in serving, please submit the individual's name and position to Kelly Reese (kreese@lexrich5.org or 803-476-4600) by Monday, May 4.
Name of Nominated Individual _______________________________________
Parent of __________________________________

______President
President (must have served on PTO board the previous year)
Oversee, delegate, and help coordinate the PTO board and serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of all committees, except the nominating committee; approve all bills within the limits of the budget; assure that the purpose of
the PTO is maintained and Bylaws upheld.

______Secretary
Secretary
Keep correct record of all meetings of the organization and publish a summary of the minutes; send reminders
regarding meetings and volunteer opportunities.

______Treasurer
Treasurer
Deposit all money from fundraising, write checks and pay bills for all PTO activities, maintain bank account, receipts, and all financial records, monitor PTO budget, and coordinate compliance with IRS requirements.

_____1
1st Vice President Programs and Social Activities/Hospitality
Coordinate the program/presentation portion of each PTO meeting; serve in absence of the President of the PTO;
Plan and organize all hospitality, fun nights and Dining for Dollars events; assume any other responsibilities delegated to the office by the Executive Board.

_____2
2nd Vice President - Fundraising
Order school supplies for students, organize and distribute fundraiser materials when they arrive at school, and
locate fundraising opportunities for students to participate in throughout the year; assume any other responsibilities delegated to the office by the Executive Board.

_____3
3rd Vice President Membership and Volunteers
Coordinate and solicit volunteers for school events, including festivals, organize volunteer forms turned in at the
beginning of the year to determine individuals who are interested in volunteering (i.e. book fair volunteers, festival
volunteers, Homeroom moms, etc); assume any other responsibilities delegated to the office by the Executive
Board.

CIS Car Rider Line Procedure

This is the morning and afternoon traffic pattern for all cars that drop
off or pick up at CIS. Please familiarize yourself with this map so that
we can make sure our car loop is safe and efficient.
Parents with students at CIS only should enter the CIS campus from Old Lexington Hwy and
follow the blue arrows when dropping off or picking up students. The only place for CIS students to be dropped off or picked up is the front of the building.
Parents with students at CIS and CES should follow the green arrows, entering the CIS campus from Old Lexington Hwy. These parents should first drop off or pick up CES students at
the CES 5K wing. Parents should then follow the green arrows to merge back into the CIS car
rider line for drop off or pick up of CIS students. A crossing guard will normally be posted
there to assist with traffic direction. The only place for CIS students to be dropped off or
picked up is the front of the CIS building.
NOTE: The green arrows are only for parents of students dropping off at CIS AND CES. Parents using this route should display their car rider tag in their windshield to ensure that they
are allowed to use the CES drop-off area at the CES 5K wing.

Human Capital Solutions, Inc

219 Shores Edge Drive
Chapin, SC 29036
Phone: (803) 407407-2620

PTO Business Partners

S D 5 L R C

Lake Murray Elementary School

1531 Three Dog Road
Chapin, SC 29036

Lake Murray Elementary Vision Statement

Phone: 803-476-4600
Fax: 803-476-4620
http://www.lexrich5.org/

Our purpose at LMES is to educate, empower and

encourage students in a safe and
nurturing environment .

Administration

Lake Murray
Elementary School

Claire Thompson, Principal

cthompson@lexrich5.org
Boyd Hainsworth, Assistant Principal
bhainswo@lexrich5.org
Kelly Reese, Admin. Assistant Principal

Chart the course

Lead the way.

Kreese@lexrich5.org

PTO Corner
Thank you to our
Business Partner Patrons.
Please support these
businesses, as they have
contributed to our
school.
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Human Capital Solutions
Integrity Insurance
Solutions
Zesto of Chapin
Tims Gas Depot
Gold Paw
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