The Paw Print: Sept 5 2013

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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 re-

garding testing dates.

Last week, you should have re-

ceived the student/parent calen-

dar/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 in-

formation about school procedures

and other important events.

Also, last week, information on Parent

Portal was sent home for new stu-

dents. All returning students will ac-

cess Parent Portal using the same

password as last year. If you have

problems accessing Parent Portal,

please email Donna Corley at

[email protected]. She will be glad

to forward instructions.

Remember that Friday is Fabulous

First Friday! Wear your Lake Murray

t-shirt or school colors.

Principals Column

Calendar of Events:SEPTEMBER

3-20 MAP Testing

18 EARLYRELEASE DAY11:40 AM

26 Interim ends for1st Nine Weeks

OCTOBER

7 GrandparentsDay

9 InternationalWalk to SchoolDay

Locked out busesThe following buses arelocked out:10, 13, 15, 16, 19 & 20This means that onlystudents assigned to thesebuses will be allowed toride in the afternoon.

Friends are not allowed toride unless they are regis-tered to ride that bus.

Notes to School 2

Learning after 2:30

Chess

2

Cafeteria Notes 2

A Page from the

Media Center

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Summer Readers 3

Notes from the Gym 3

Chess Registration 4

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

CURRICULUMNIGHTS

Sept 5 2nd 6 pm

Sept 10 K5 6 pm

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Date:

StudentNa

me:

TeacherName:

Message:

Pleaseincludeallofthisinformationwhensendingnotestoschool.

Notes to the office include:

1. Transportation changes

2. Absence excuses

3. Early dismissals

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 interruptclass 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 instruc-

tion isnt interrupted.

Thank you for your help with this matter.

Oops! Forgotten Items..

Learning at LMES doesnt end at 2:30!There are many after school opportunities for stu-

dents 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)

Charging To Student Lunch Account:On occasion, students will ask to purchaseextra 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 cafe-

teria 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. Itis 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 prepar-

ing 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 charg-

ing to his/her account. We will not be able to control how

much extras your child will charge, this is something that youand 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 spend-

ing and cafeteria purchases, you may wish to enroll in Pay-PAMS (Parent Account Management System).We have infor-mation on how to enroll in the office. Let your childs teacher

know that you would like a flyer and one will be sent home.

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 af-

ternoons from 2:40-3:40 in Mrs. Jones Portable 10.

Preference for slots will be given to players who par-

ticipated 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. Clubparticipants will be notified via email prior to our

first meeting. See page 5 for the registration form.

Chess Club for Grades 3-5


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Read the Media Center's September newsletter for the

latest news and info you need to know!

https://smore.com/ey1g

A Page from theMedia Center


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Claire D. Thompson, [email protected]

Boyd Hainsworth Assistant [email protected]

Margaret LaForce, Adm inistrative Asst. [email protected]

1531 Three Dog RoadChapin, SC 29036

Phone: 803-476-4600Fax: 803-476-4620

http://www.lexrich.org/LakeMurray.cfm

Puppy Paws to

Eagle Claws

PTO News Corner

Lake Murray ElementaryMission StatementOur mission at LMES is to nurture children,

empowering them to think critically andcreatively as they seek knowledge and

embrace challenges.

LakeMurrayElementary

School

DREAM LEARN LEAD

Its Christmas in August!Actually, we are starting our Christmasshopping early. Your child should havereceived a packet for our Charleston

Wrap fundraiser.

There are lots of wonderful gift ideasand beautiful wrapping papers. What a

great way to get ahead on the hecticChristmas season.

Our fundraiser will conclude on

September 5th!Thank you for your support.

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 thestudents 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 class-

mates. Parent volunteers are needed to make this a success. If you are able to

volunteer, contact Mrs. Plemmons at [email protected] or 476-4691.

Fitness Fun Time Schedule

Active Gamecock Log- Keep Track of Activity TimeLast 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 1PMUSC Womens Soccer vs. Alabama- Friday, October 11, 2013 at 7PM

USC Volleyball vs. Auburn- Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 1:30PM

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

5th Grade 3rd Grade 2nd Grade 1st Grade 4th Grade


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LakeMurrayElementaryChessClubOur LMES Chess Club for students in grades 35 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 be limited to first 24 students. Preference for slots will be given to players who participated

in the club last year. Selected club participants will be notified via email prior to our first meeting.

When? Mondays from 2:403:40

Where? Portable 10 (Mrs. Jones' Classroom)

Fee? Students will be given the opportunity to purchase a special chess club tshirt. This is not a requirement for participation. Also, stu

dents will have the chance to participate in 3 different tournaments throughout the school year. Tournament participation is optional, and

there will be varying registration fees.

Snack? Students may bring a small snack and drink after school to eat before chess club begins. Please avoid peanut products for snacks.

ParentsmustarrangetransportationfortheirchildPROMPTLY@3:40inthebusloopareaoftheschool.TeacherSponsor: Jessica Jones [email protected]: If there are any changes in our Chess Club calendar, parents will be notified at least 1 week in advance to make alternate dismissal plans.

September 9/23, 9/30

October 10/7, 10/21, 10/28 (Greenville Scholastic Tournament Date TBA) WewilltaketheMondayofffollowinglargetournamentsifwehavealotofplayerstoparticipate.Thiswillbedeterminedaftertournamentregistration.November 11/4, 11/18

December 12/2 (Chess Club Christmas Party)

January 1/6, 1/13, 1/27 (LMES Hosts the District 5 Chess Tournament Date TBA)

February 2/3, 2/10, 2/24March 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 (SC Scholastic Chess Tournament Date TBA)

April 4/7, 4/21, 4/28 Final Meeting for 20132014 School Year

LMESChessClubRegistrationStudent Name: ________________________________ Grade: ___3rd ____4th _____5th Homeroom: _________________

Did your child participate in Chess Club last year? _____Yes or ____No

Chess Experience:____ Beginner _______Intermediate ______Advanced

Parents Name: ______________________________________________

Home: ______________________________ Cell: _______________________________

Other Individuals Who Have Permission to Transport My Child: ________________________________________

Do we have permission to post your childs pictures in chess club photos on our school website?

____Yes _____ No

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