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Notes to School Learning after 2:30 Chess Cafeteria Notes A Page from the Media Center Summer Readers Notes from the Gym Chess Registration 2 3 2 2

Volume 4, Issue 3 September 5, 2013

Principals Column
I hope you enjoyed a long Labor Day weekend. We have hit the ground running this week. MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing has begun for students in grades 1-5. MAP testing is given in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Teachers can give information regarding testing dates. Last week, you should have received the student/parent calendar/handbook. Please review this information carefully. The calendar is subject to change. Changes will be posted on the monthly calendar sent home the first Thursday of each month or in the Paw Print, published on the website weekly. The handbook has a great deal of information about school procedures and other important events. Also, last week, information on Parent Portal was sent home for new students. All returning students will access Parent Portal using the same password as last year. If you have problems accessing Parent Portal, please email Donna Corley at dcorley@lexrich5.org. She will be glad to forward instructions. Remember that Friday is Fabulous First Friday! Wear your Lake Murray t-shirt or school colors.

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Locked out buses

The following buses are locked out: 10, 13, 15, 16, 19 & 20 This means that only students assigned to these buses will be allowed to ride in the afternoon. Friends are not allowed to ride unless they are registered to ride that bus.

Calendar of Events:
SEPTEMBER
3-20 18 MAP Testing EARLY RELEASE DAY 11:40 AM Interim ends for 1st Nine Weeks 7 9

CURRICULUM NIGHTS
Sept 5 Sept 10 2nd K5 6 pm

OCTOBER
Grandparents Day International Walk to School Day

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15-October 15

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Constitution Week
September17-23

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Learning at LMES doesnt end at 2:30!

There are many after school opportunities for students at Lake Murray Elementary School. Enrollment for the following programs can be completed through the Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands website: Art Smart (Grades K-5) Girls on the Run (Grades 3-5) Mad Science (Grades K-5) Group Piano Lessons (Grades 1-5)

Date: ame: N t n e St u d ame: N r e h Teac ge: Messa Notes to the office include:
1. Transportation changes 2. Absence excuses 3. Early dismissals Charging To Student Lunch Account:
On occasion, students will ask to purchase extra items at lunch, an extra entree, side item (vegetable/fruit/fries) and/or snack. In the past we have asked for a signed letter, only if you wanted your child to be able to charge extras. This year, we are going to try something new and ask, that if you DO NOT want your child to charge extra items to their account, to please send the cafeteria a signed letter stating so. That way we can keep your preference on file. If we do not receive a letter stating that you do not approve of your child charging extras to his/her account, we will begin to allow your child to charge extras. It is very important that your childs account remains in good standing for him/her to charge. Any accounts that are not in good standing will be stopped from charging extras items. On the day your child is wants to order an extra entree, please have your child tell his/her teacher when lunch counts are taken in the morning. This way we can be sure of preparing enough food for all of our students. Of course if you rather, you may send cash with your child to carry to lunch on the day he/she wants to purchase any extras, instead of charging to his/her account. We will not be able to control how much extras your child will charge, this is something that you and your child should discuss and decide. If you are interested in being able to view your childs lunch balance, receive low balance reminders and view daily spending and cafeteria purchases, you may wish to enroll in PayPAMS (Parent Account Management System). We have information on how to enroll in the office. Let your childs teacher know that you would like a flyer and one will be sent home.

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Chess Club for Grades 3-5

Our LMES Chess Club for students in grades 3-5 will be starting up very soon. Chess is a great activity for kids, and parents love what it teaches them while they play. This game is a dynamic tool for teaching math skills, concentration, good sportsmanship, consequences, how to make friends and much more. This club will meet on Monday afternoons from 2:40-3:40 in Mrs. Jones Portable 10. Preference for slots will be given to players who participated in the club last year and those who register first. If you would like to register your child, you can complete the on-line registration form on Mrs. Jones classroom website or return the paper copy to Mrs. Jones (via your homeroom teacher) by Thursday, 9/19. Our first meeting will be Monday, 9/23. Club participants will be notified via email prior to our first meeting. See page 5 for the registration form.

Oops! Forgotten Items..

Dear Parents, We need your help. Throughout each school day we are having many forgotten items dropped off in the reception area. While everyone forgets a lunchbox or notebook occasionally, we are having to interrupt class instruction to have students come pick up these items. Please help your child each evening to pack up their book bags and prepare for the next day. This is a great way to learn responsibility. And, you dont have to make an extra trip to school and class instruction isnt interrupted. Thank you for your help with this matter.

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A Page from the Media Center

Read the Media Center's September newsletter for the latest news and info you need to know!
https://smore.com/ey1g

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Lake Murray Elementary School

1531 Three Dog Road Chapin, SC 29036
Phone: 803-476-4600 Fax: 803-476-4620
http://www.lexrich.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.

Fun Fitness Time (FFT) 7:15am-7:35am .starts after September 9th!!!!!

Students in grades 1-5 will be assigned a morning they can come to the gym by grade level to do some extra physical activities. Fun Fitness will begin with the students enjoying walking time with their grade peers. The students will have an active activity to play toward the end of FFT. The games are designed to help children achieve a healthy fitness level while having fun with their classmates. Parent volunteers are needed to make this a success. If you are able to volunteer, contact Mrs. Plemmons at cplemmon@lexrich5.org or 476-4691. Fitness Fun Time Schedule
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

PTO News Corner

Its Christmas in August!
Actually, we are starting our Christmas shopping early. Your child should have received a packet for our Charleston Wrap fundraiser. There are lots of wonderful gift ideas and beautiful wrapping papers. What a great way to get ahead on the hectic Christmas season. Our fundraiser will conclude on September 5th! Thank you for your support.

5th Grade

3rd Grade

2nd Grade

1st Grade

4th Grade

Active Gamecock Log- Keep Track of Activity Time

Last Thursday Active Gamecock Logs were sent home. Students are to keep a daily log of the time they spend being physically active before and after school. Students who completed 30 minutes are more most days will receive a total of 6 (1 adult-1child per game) free tickets to USC sporting events. The events are: USC Mens Soccer vs. Tulsa- Sunday October 6, 2013 at 1PM USC Womens Soccer vs. Alabama- Friday, October 11, 2013 at 7PM USC Volleyball vs. Auburn- Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 1:30PM

LakeMurrayElementaryChessClub
OurLMESChessClubforstudentsingrades35willbestartingupverysoon.Chessisagreatactivityforkids,andparentslovewhatit teachesthemwhiletheyplay.Thisgameisadynamictoolforteachingmathskills,concentration,goodsportsmanship,consequences,how tomakefriendsandmuchmore.Thisclubwillbelimitedtofirst24students.Preferenceforslotswillbegiventoplayerswhoparticipated intheclublastyear.Selectedclubparticipantswillbenotifiedviaemailpriortoourfirstmeeting. When?Mondaysfrom Where?Portable10(Mrs.Jones'Classroom) Fee?Studentswillbegiventheopportunitytopurchaseaspecialchessclubtshirt.Thisisnotarequirementforparticipation.Also,stu dentswillhavethechancetoparticipatein3differenttournamentsthroughouttheschoolyear.Tournamentparticipationisoptional,and therewillbevaryingregistrationfees. Snack?Studentsmaybringasmallsnackanddrinkafterschooltoeatbeforechessclubbegins.Pleaseavoidpeanutproductsforsnacks. ParentsmustarrangetransportationfortheirchildPROMPTLY@3:40inthebusloopareaoftheschool. TeacherSponsor:JessicaJonesjejones@lexrich5.org DatesforMeeting:IfthereareanychangesinourChessClubcalendar,parentswillbenotifiedatleast1weekinadvancetomakealter natedismissalplans. September9/23,9/30 October10/7,10/21,10/28(GreenvilleScholasticTournamentDateTBA)WewilltaketheMondayofffollowinglargetournamentsifwe havealotofplayerstoparticipate.Thiswillbedeterminedaftertournamentregistration. November11/4,11/18 December12/2(ChessClubChristmasParty) January1/6,1/13,1/27(LMESHoststheDistrict5ChessTournamentDateTBA) February2/3,2/10,2/24 March3/3,3/10,3/17,3/24,3/31(SCScholasticChessTournamentDateTBA) April4/7,4/21,4/28FinalMeetingfor20132014SchoolYear DetachandReturnBottomPortiontoTeachernolaterthanThursday,9/19.

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LMESChessClubRegistration StudentName:________________________________Grade:___3rd____4th_____5thHomeroom:_________________ DidyourchildparticipateinChessClublastyear?_____Yesor____No ChessExperience: ____Beginner_______Intermediate______Advanced ParentsName:______________________________________________ Home:______________________________Cell:_______________________________ OtherIndividualsWhoHavePermissiontoTransportMyChild:________________________________________ Dowehavepermissiontopostyourchildspicturesinchessclubphotosonourschoolwebsite? ____Yes_____No