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Volume 4, Issue 18 January 23, 2014

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

El Mercado Career Fair Changes in Dismissal Technology Showcase A Page from the Media Center Nurses Notes D5 Art Show Active Gamecocks Girls on the Run PTO News 6 3 4 5 3 2 3

Principals Column
I wonder why short weeks always seem to be so long! We have managed to pack a lot into just 3 days this week. Our second semester has gotten off to a great start. Tomorrow you will receive your childs report card for the 2nd nine weeks as well as their CogAT scores for 2nd and 4th graders. Remember that you can follow your childs progress on Parent Portal. Next week will be an exciting week at LMES. We will begin our annual El Mercado in our Spanish classes. It is always a fun time for our students spend the pesos they earn for their class participation. Thank you to all who have made donations of items and your time to make this event possible. Or perhaps I should I say gracias! We will also have our Career Fair for our 3rd5th graders. This a fun way to expose our students to a variety of career opportunities. Mrs. Sitsch and Mrs. Hardage have compiled a wonderful group of volunteers to share their career experiences. We are very fortunate to have wonderful parents and volunteers to make this possible. Our frigid weather continues. Please remember to have your children dress for the weather. Also, have them check the Lost and Found for any missing coats or jackets. Have a great weekend and stay warm!

January is School Board Appreciation Month Thank you to our School Board Members for making D5 a great place to learn!

Calendar of Events:
JANUARY
2-24 24 27-31
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FEBRUARY
4 10 17 100TH Day Celebration1st D5 School Board Mtg at LMES 7 pm Student Holiday

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MAP Testing Report Cards Go Home El Mercado Career Fair for 3rd-5th

Winter Festival & Silent Auction

18-28 STAR Testing

El mercado LMES
Atencin: Las familias de LMES!

Se necesita ayuda (HELP WANTED!)

Speedy

runs through Friday, January 31st. During this week, when students come to their Spanish class, they will be visiting el mercado to spend the pesos they earn from our classroom incentive program, Pesos por participar. If you have stuff to contribute but havent had a chance to bring it in, we are still seeking donations of items for our market from small trinkets/toys that the children can purchase for themselves to larger toys/games/stuffed animals for donations to GOoDworks of Chapin. This year, our students will be making these donations in memory of LMES dear friend, Sue Madden, former director of GOoDworks. She truly had an awesomely loving and generous spirit! We are also seeking volunteers (knowledge of Spanish not needed) to be present to help out with our activities. Help is needed for all classes! If you can volunteer, please reply to Sra. Gonzlez (jgonzale@lexrich5.org). Be sure to indicate the time you would be able to help. If you can stay for more than one class, that would be awesome (our K and 1st classes especially need extra help)! Separate volunteers will be needed for Sra. Gonzlezs (blue) and Sra. Fultzs (red) classes since each homeroom will experience their own mercado.
Blue: Sra. Gonzlezs classes

Viene el mercado LMES! Its almost here! The market begins Monday, January 27th and

Red:

Sra. Fultzs classes

*Sra Fultz is not at LMES

Muchas gracias! Grade/Time
5th 7:50 - 8:40

Monday
Gen. Music 2 / Chorus 3 Crothersl / Gabriel Kyzer / Ward Zeigler Carroll/ ONeal-North Hoefer / Anthony

Tuesday

Wednesday*
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Thursday*
Gen. Music 1

Friday

Chorus 1 -----------Heming A. Zeigler -----------Herring Panarello/ Taylor Smith Holton Schuver Fender Cuzmar Larmon Cuneo -----------

Chorus 2 Griffin/ Sgorrano Castro/ Wendt Starkey Collins/ Blalock Antley / Spivey

th

9:10 - 10:00 10:05-10:55

3rd

11:45-12:35

Von Kannel Randolph

Cobb ------------

2nd 12:40 - 1:30

1st

1:35 - 2:25

Seora Gonzlez Seora Fultz January 9, 2014

UN PESO
LA COMUNIDAD ESPAOLA DE LMES

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Lake Murray Elementary 2014 Career Fair Thursday, January 30 7:30 - 10:15 am Wanted: Working parents & volunteers willing to
share three hours of their time to excite children about their futures.
What do you have to do? Bring pictures, tools, or information about your career to share at an exhibit with our 3rd through 5th graders. Students will come by your exhibit and ask questions about your career. Why a career fair in elementary school? In anything, goals are important. While a childs career goals will change numerous times throughout his/her life, having something that youre looking forward to in the future keeps you motivated in your present. Also, its important for students to learn about the many career opportunities an dhow you can turn something thats fun into a lifelong job! Interested? E-mail Mrs. Sitsch at gsitsch@lexrich5.org. Please ensure that you put Career Fair in the subject line. Or, call Mrs. Sitsch at 476-4605. Please contact her by January 16th.

A Page from the Media Center

January newsletter from your library media center: Topics include new eBooks added to our library collection, best books of 2013, research help, and more!

https://www.smore.com/w2nb

Technology Showcase:
Students have created slide shows, videos, and collages on iPads about the content they are studying in class. Due in part to successful fundraising efforts last year, each grade level has an iPad cart to use with students. Teachers have chosen samples of the technology projects and posted them on our school web site. The Technology Showcase is ready and we invite all parents to check it out by following this link! http://www.lexrich5.org/LakeMurray.cfm? subpage=90168&adminActivate=1

Changes in Dismissal.
Please remember that when making changes in your childs dismissal, it is better to send a note in the morning or call the school office no later than 1:30pm. While sending an email may seem to be an efficient way to relay a message, this can become a problem if the internet is down or if the person you are emailing is not at school. It would also be helpful if changes in dismissal were not made several days in advance. These notes can be easily misplaced. Please remember when sending a note to include your childs first and last name and their teachers name. This will help us get the notes to the correct classroom at the end of the day. Your help with this will be greatly appreciated.

Notes from the Nurse

Students Screening Follow Up
Reminder: Parents, if you receive a referral letter for vision, hearing, or dental, the results indicate the need for further evaluation. We recommend that you make your child an appointment for a professional eye, ear, or dental examination. If an appointment has been made, please notify your school nurse of the date and time. If you have already taken your child to your care provider, please send a copy of the report to the health room or have your provider fax (476-4620) a report to the school. If you are in need of assistance, there are resources available. If you have any questions, please contact the School nurse.

LMES District 5 Office Art Show Jan. 1313-31,

1020 Dutch Fork Road, Irmo Cheryl LeaphartLeaphart-Art Teacher
3D Work *Located in glass display case in the conference room PENDANTS K-Starkey Brayden W Davieon W PAPER SCULPTURE K-Cobb Graydon F PINCH POTS 1-Antley Aidan D 1-Spivey Chris S James P Shea M 1-Hoefer Abigail W Piper P Baylee B TURTLES 2-Blalock Ian M Kaden A Lauren B 2-Carroll Lillian J Ellison H Chloe M 2-Panarello Jonas Q Gracie K Chloe R CLAY VESSELS OR POCKETS 3-Ward Trent G Alli McI Lilly C Trey C Karly M 3-Castro Ryan B Jon Reagan P Carsin A 1-Hoefer Kendall L 2-Blalock Sarah N Brantley P 2-Carroll Alise S 3-Castro Davis G Simon T Jordan S Leah C 4- Sgoranno Dylan D 4-Gabriel Wilson O K Kate H. - mixed media Penguin ROBOTS 4-Sgoranno Ava S Steven B Sara Kathryn R Jentry A 2D (FLAT) WORK *Located in the hallway or the glass display case in the conference room K-Cobb Lila Bowers 1-Antley Kendall R Eli N Harrison J 5th, Chorus 3 Maddie W Caden K Kamryn D Kyrsten S 5th, Strings 2 Olivia E Gabbie W Nathan S John McC 3rd Kaylee S. - tree weaving Emma B. - tree weaving Mia S. - tree weaving 2nd Mia H. - sunflower weaving Rachel G. - sunflower weaving 1st Isabella R. - print and stitched leaf Dominic M. - print and stitched Leaf

Art work at the District 5 Office Sherry Rauch RauchArt Teacher

5th Sara Joyce B. - Radial Weaving Rebekah B. - Radial Weaving Wyatt R. - stitched Pillow Noah M. stitched Pillow Elaine P. - stitched Pillow Danny K. - Nutcracker drawing 4th Malcolm J. - stitched Bird Cody D. - stitched Bird Preston A. - stitched Bird Miranda S. - stitched Bird

Congratulations to our LMES Artists!

LAKE MURRAY KIDS MARATHON TEAM

Be active, be apart, and help LMES win recess equipment! Reregister today. **For more details go to contact your PE teacher or go to

http://www.runhardcolumbiamarathon.com/pages/kidsMarathon.php . Remember to put Lake Murray Elementary Chapin for school name when signing up.

Run Hard Columbia Kids Marathon

The Run Hard Kids Marathon is a 13-week endurance building running/walking program designed for kids, K5 - 8th grade. Kids will run the distance of a full marathon (26.2 miles) over the course of the 13-week program. To qualify for race day, kids must train for the last mile of their marathon by running a total of 25.2 miles in 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, 3/4 mile or 1 mile increments between December 8, 2013 and March 7, 2014.

This is not a timed event and there are NO official winners.

ACTIVE GAMECOCKS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LOG FREE TICKETS TO USC BASEBALL/ SOFTBALL GAMES
Would you like to attend 2 different sporting events at USC for free? Well you can. Every child that completes and logs 30 minutes or more of exercise every day between January 16th -February 3rd will receive 2 free tickets to 2 different sporting events at USC. One ticket is for the student for living a healthy lifestyle. The other ticket is for an adult to bring them to the event. Active Gamecock Logs will be sent home Thursday, January 16th. If you need an extra, you can download the form at Mrs. Plemmons webpage. Completed logs must be turned in to Mrs. Plemmons or Mr. Nellems by February 7th to receive the free tickets. The tickets are for: March 16, Baseball vs. Ole Miss- 1:30 P.M. April 20, Softball vs. LSU - 1PM

RUN HARD - Club Coaches Needed

LMES would like to start our own Run Hard Club after-school program this Spring. We need one more coach to make this a possibility. If you would like to help with this wonderful club and are free Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 11th- April 10th afternoons till 3:45, please contact Mrs. Plemmons. No running experience needed to coach. Training will be provided. You can learn more about this program at www.runhard.org Run Hard is an 8-week after school running program that will prepare boys for a 5K race. We utilize character-based concepts to teach running, healthy lifestyle and decision-making skills. Designed for Elementary and Middle School boys, Run Hard encourages teamwork throughout lessons and workouts. Regardless of your athletic background or current fitness level, Run Hard will help boys live out our motto: build up, dont tear down.

MEGA MILEAGE CLUB

Who, What, When, Where and How Information coming soon.

GOTR Spring Registration

Girls On The Run is an after school program for 3rd-5th grade girls. It is a 12 week program that meets twice a week. The program is designed to develop self-esteem while enjoying running with friends. GOTR meets Monday and Wednesdays (except early release days) from Feb. 3-April 23. They end the season by completing the Heart and Sole 5K race on April 26th. Spaces are limited. For more information or to register go to www.gotrcolumbia.org. Please make sure you to sign up for Lake Murray - Chapin site. The cost is $150. Scholarships are available. You can download the application from the website or see Mrs. Plemmons for a copy. Registration for the Spring season will begin on January 10 at 8:00am.

Lake Murray Elementary School

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

DREAM

LEARN

LEAD

Claire D. Thompson, Principal

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Boyd Hainsworth Assistant Principal

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Margaret LaForce, Administrative Asst. Principal

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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.

PTO News Corner

Thank you to our

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

Save the Date

Winter Festival
February 21st Dinner Festival games Photo booth Activities & Silent Auction Look for the Winter Festival order form in next weeks newsletter. Grouchos of Chapin February 11 Spirit Night Schedule