Jan 16

I believe we are finally getting back

into our routine. Last week, was

an unusual week with our 2 hour

delays. Due to the delays, we have

had to adjust our MAP testing

schedule, but otherwise we are

back on track.

Next week will be a short week.

Monday is our Martin Luther King,

Jr. Holiday followed by a teacher

workday on Tuesday. I hope you

will enjoy your 4 day weekend. It

should be a great time to plan

some family fun activities.

Tomorrow is the last day of the

2nd nine weeks. We are officially

halfway through the school year.

We have had an awesome first half

of the year and I am very excited

about what the second half will hold.

Our PTO is again hard at work plan-

ning our Winter Fest and Silent Auc-

tion. Please save the date , February

21st, and plan to join us for a fun even-

ing for the entire family.

Remember that tonight we have an-

other Dining for Dollars opportunity at

El Poblano. Also, our 5th grade strings

students will be performing at Cross-

roads Middle at 8 pm. Students should

wear black pants/skirt and white shirt/

blouse. Please arrive at 7 pm for a brief

rehearsal. I know you will perform

beautifully!

Enjoy your long weekend!

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Calendar of Events:Calendar of Events:Calendar of Events:Calendar of Events:

JANUARYJANUARYJANUARYJANUARY

2-24 MAP Testing

20 MLK Holiday

21 Student Holiday

24 Report Cards Go Home

27-31 El Mercado

30 Career Fair for 3rd-5th

FEBRUARYFEBRUARYFEBRUARYFEBRUARY

4 100TH Day Celebration—1st

17 Student Holiday

18-28 STAR Testing

STRINGS CONCERTSTRINGS CONCERTSTRINGS CONCERTSTRINGS CONCERT

TonightTonightTonightTonight

8:00 pm8:00 pm8:00 pm8:00 pm

Crossroads Middle GymCrossroads Middle GymCrossroads Middle GymCrossroads Middle Gym

Students should arrive at Students should arrive at Students should arrive at Students should arrive at 7 pm for a brief rehearsal.7 pm for a brief rehearsal.7 pm for a brief rehearsal.7 pm for a brief rehearsal.

El Mercado 2

Career Fair

A Message from

StreetSide Ministry

3

Technology Showcase

A Page from the

Media Center

3

Nurse’s Notes 3

Kid’s Marathon 4

Active Gamecocks

Girls on the Run

5

PTO News 6

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PAW PrintPAW PrintPAW PrintPAW Print January 16, 2014January 16, 2014January 16, 2014January 16, 2014

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Dining for DollarsDining for DollarsDining for DollarsDining for Dollars

TONIGHTTONIGHTTONIGHTTONIGHT

El Poblano!El Poblano!El Poblano!El Poblano!

Attention Parents:

Boys & Girls Club will be

open at Chapin Elementary

on Tuesday, January 21st

for In-Service Day.

Visit begreatacademy.org

for information or

call 231-3300.

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El mercado LMESEl mercado LMESEl mercado LMESEl mercado LMES

Atención: Las familias de LMES!Atención: Las familias de LMES!Atención: Las familias de LMES!Atención: Las familias de LMES!

Se necesita ayuda (HELP WANTED!)

¡Viene… el mercado LMES!¡Viene… el mercado LMES!¡Viene… el mercado LMES!¡Viene… el mercado LMES! It’s almost here! The market begins Monday, Janu-ary 27th and 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 in-centive program, Pesos por participar.

If you have “stuff” to contribute but haven’t 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 volunteersWe are also seeking volunteersWe are also seeking volunteersWe 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. Gonzá-lez ([email protected]). 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. González’s (blue) and Sra. Fultz’s (red) classes since each homeroom will experience their own mercado.

Blue: Sra. González’s classes Red: Sra. Fultz’s classes ****SraSraSraSra Fultz is not at LMESFultz is not at LMESFultz is not at LMESFultz is not at LMES

¡Muchas gracias!

Señora González

Señora Fultz

January 9, 2014

Speedy

Grade/Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday* Thursday* Friday

5th 7:50 - 8:40 Gen. Music 2 /

Chorus 3

Chorus 1 ----------- Gen. Music 1

Chorus 2

4th 9:10 - 10:00 Crothersl /

Gabriel

------------

Heming Cuzmar Cuneo Griffin/

Sgorrano

3rd 10:05-10:55 Kyzer /

Ward

A. Zeigler

------------ Larmon ----------- Castro/

Wendt

K 11:45-12:35 Zeigler Herring Von Kannel Cobb Starkey

2nd 12:40 - 1:30 Carroll/

O’Neal-North Panarello/

Taylor

Randolph ------------ Collins/

Blalock

1st 1:35 - 2:25 Hoefer /

Anthony

Smith

Holton Schuver Fender Antley /

Spivey

UN PESO

LA COMUNIDAD ESPAÑOLA DE LMES

Notes from the NurseNotes from the NurseNotes from the NurseNotes from the Nurse

Lake Murray Elementary 2014 Lake Murray Elementary 2014 Lake Murray Elementary 2014 Lake Murray Elementary 2014

Career FairCareer FairCareer FairCareer Fair

Thursday, January 30Thursday, January 30Thursday, January 30Thursday, January 30

7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 ---- 10:15 am10:15 am10:15 am10:15 am

Wanted: Wanted: Wanted: Wanted: Working parents & volunteers willing to Working parents & volunteers willing to Working parents & volunteers willing to Working parents & volunteers willing to share three hours of their time to share three hours of their time to share three hours of their time to share three hours of their time to

excite children about their futures.excite children about their futures.excite children about their futures.excite children about their futures.

What do you have to do? What do you have to do? What do you have to do? What do you have to do? Bring pictures, “tools”, or infor-

mation about your career to share at an exhibit with our

3rd through 5th graders. Students will come by your ex-

hibit and ask questions about your career.

Why a career fair in elementary school? Why a career fair in elementary school? Why a career fair in elementary school? Why a career fair in elementary school? In anything, goals

are important. While a child’s career goals will change nu-

merous times throughout his/her life, having something

that you’re looking forward to in the future keeps you mo-

tivated in your present. Also, it’s important for students to

learn about the many career opportunities an dhow you

can turn something that’s fun into a lifelong job!

Interested? Interested? Interested? Interested? E-mail Mrs. Sitsch at [email protected].

Please ensure that you put “Career Fair” in the subject line.

Or, call Mrs. Sitsch at 476-4605. Please contact her by

January 16th.

Technology Showcase: Technology Showcase: Technology Showcase: 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 fund-

raising 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 Tech-

nology Showcase is ready and we invite all par-

ents to check it out by following this link!

http://www.lexrich5.org/LakeMurray.cfm?

subpage=90168&adminActivate=1

January newsletter from your January newsletter from your January newsletter from your January newsletter from your library media center:library media center:library media center:library media center:

Topics include new eBooks added to our library collection, best books of 2013, research help, and more!

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A Page from the Media Center Message from StreetSide Message from StreetSide Message from StreetSide Message from StreetSide MinistryMinistryMinistryMinistry

“On behalf of some of the homeless community in

Columbia, we, at StreetSide Ministry, want to thank

you for the generous donation of blankets from the

youth organizations, Girls on the Run and Men in

Training. At this time of the year, as temperatures

drop and shelters fill up, homeless people face new

challenges in addition to diminishing numbers offer-

ing warm meals.

“The generosity from your children and their families

was overwhelming. The blankets were distributed to

our friends on the street within the week and were so

appreciated.

“StreetSide Ministry is made up of folks from various

area churches, schools, businesses and families who

come together once a week to minister physically and

spiritually to the homeless men and women of Co-

lumbia.”

Students’ Screening Students’ Screening Students’ Screening Students’ Screening Follow UpFollow UpFollow UpFollow Up

Reminder: Parents, if you receive a referral

letter for vision, hearing, or dental, the

results indicate the need for further evalu-

ation. 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 re-

sources available. If you have any questions, please

contact the School nurse.

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 where it ask for school name when signing up.

Run Hard Columbia Kids MarathonRun Hard Columbia Kids MarathonRun Hard Columbia Kids MarathonRun 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.

Packet PickPacket PickPacket PickPacket Pick----upupupup All participants must pick up their race packet on Friday, March 7 between 12pm - 9pm at the Health & Fitness Expo or on Saturday from 5:30am - 7am. The Expo will be located at Clarion Hotel Downtown. There will be no race day registration.

Cost

Details

All runners receive a technical race shirt and all finishers receive a medal and finish line refreshments.

TrainingTrainingTrainingTraining Students will run with a parent and/or in their school's PE class, after school program or with their friends and family on their own. Each child will keep a log sheet to track their progress. Mileage is based on adult supervision and the honor system. As each child completes the final mile on the actual marathon course on Saturday, March 8, 2014. Your child can chart their miles in 0.25-mile increments and won’t have to feel pressured to run a complete mile when they begin their training. However, if your child is training with their school’s PE class they may structure it differently. Upon completion of 25.2 miles, each child must bring their completed log sheet to packet pick-up. This completed log sheet is required in order to receive your race packet and complete the final mile on Saturday, March 8, 2014.

Safety We go to great measures to insure your child's safety. We appreciate everyone abiding by our rules to accomplish our mission. First, each child will receive a T-shirt that they must wear on race day. Your packet will also contain your child's race number that MUST be worn on the front of their shirt. Attached to the race number is a PARENT CLAIM TAG. You must detach this and keep it with you so that you may identify and claim your child after the race. No child will be allowed to leave their designated fenced area unless the parent/guardian has the matching number on their claim tag. No IDs will be accepted in place of the race number. You MUST have the matching race number! Second, we will have uniformed officials such as firemen, policeman, athletic teams and high school ROTC members running with the children. They will insure that the runners stay on the correct course while offering them encouragement to finish their marathon goal. This is also another reason your child must wear their designated race day T-shirt so our officials can identify them. With your help, we will make sure the kids have an enjoyable and safe experience!

November 1 - February 19* $20

February 20 - March 6 $25

March 7 $30

Start Time 8 am

Start Location Marathon mile 25

Finish Location Marathon finish line

Race Day Kids seven and under MUST have a chaperone with them on the course. (Although, any age child can run with an adult if he/she chooses.) There is no charge for adult chaperones. One adult per child only. Schools with the highest student participation will receive a donation to its PE department in the amounts of: 1st Place: $600, 2nd Place: $300, 3rd Place: $150.

Shirts Registration includes a high quality, moisture wicking, micro-fiber running shirt. All shirts are UNISEX. *Registration must be received on or before February 19, 2014 in order to guarantee a shirt and proper sizing.

ACTIVE GAMECOCKS PHYSICAL

ACTIVITY LOG

FREE TICKETS TO USC BASEBALL/

SOFTBALL GAMES

Would you like to attend 2 different sport-ing events at USC for free? Well you can. Every child that completes and logs 30 minutes or more of exercise every day be-tween January 16th -February 3rd will re-ceive 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, 2014 Baseball vs. Ole Miss- 1:30 P.M.

April 20, 2014 Softball vs. LSU - 1PM

GOTR Spring RegistrationGOTR Spring RegistrationGOTR Spring RegistrationGOTR 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 lim-

ited. 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 Janu-

ary 10 at 8:00am.

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 pro-vided. 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 con-cepts 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, don’t tear down.

MMMMEEEEGGGGAAAA MILEAGE CLUBMILEAGE CLUBMILEAGE CLUBMILEAGE CLUB

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

RUN HARD RUN HARD RUN HARD RUN HARD ---- Club Coaches NeededClub Coaches NeededClub Coaches NeededClub Coaches Needed

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Please support these businesses, as they have contributed to our school.

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“Our mission at LMES is to nurture children, empowering them to think critically and creatively as they seek knowledge and

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Winter fest

February 21st

Details coming soon!!!

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