SD5LRC

April 30, 2015

Volume 1, Issue 33

Nautical Notes
Principals Column
Summer Learning
Inside this issue:
Cafeteria Procedures
PE News

Nurses Notes

CIS Orientations
Art Awards

PASS Information
Parent Requests Letters

PTO Nominations

Writing Camp

PTO Corner

TRAFFIC REMINDERS

Exits during arrival

and dismissal are
RIGHT turn only.

Writing Camp
Learning is a full
time event! As summer approaches
parents begin planning experiences to
keep students engaged and active in
learning new things.
One summer opportunity
for students who will
begin 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th,
8th, or 9th grade in the fall
of 2015 is The "Write" Stuff
Summer Writing Camp.
This camp is designed for
students who want to
broaden their horizons as
writers. Not only will they
be engaged in writing but
they will also meet authors
who will talk with them

Preventing Summer
Slump in Reading
The following is a link to
ideas for keeping students
engaged in learning and
helping prevent summer
slump in reading. Check it
out!
http://www.edutopia.org/
blog/resources-preventsummer-slide-matt-davis

YOUR HELP IS
NEEDED
1. Please consider serving
on the PTO Board for
2015-2016. The volunteer
form is in our newsletter on
page 4.
2. Volunteers are needed
for our Field Day
(Tuesday, May 26). Can
you help?
3. Teacher Appreciation
Week is May 4 - 8. Our
teachers work hard for your
children every day. Please
write a note of encouragement, appreciation, or
thanks to your child's teacher! It will be treasured for
years to come!!

L
M
E

Neighbors to our
school have asked
that parents not turn

Calendar of Events

in the entrances and

MAY

make U-Turns back

toward the school.

about writing.
If you are interested in your
child attending this camp,
please see the camp
brochure in the newsletter on page 5. Interested students/parents
should fill out an application and mail it in
by May 22, 2015.

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.

2
4-8
5

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

8
12

PASS Testing Science

Dining for Dollars
El Poblano
PASS Testing Social Studies
Nurses Day
SC Book Awards
Reading Celebration

15
18
18-20
19
20

K5 ELA
Extravaganza
Book Fair Family
Event 4-6:15 pm
Book Fair
Strings Concert
8 am
Rising 5th Tour at
CMS 6 pm

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N a u t i c a l

Cafeteria Year End

Procedures
As the end of the school year
draws near, we need to start
preparing our close out procedures.
Beginning May 1st, no one
will be allowed to charge a
school lunch for the remainder of the school year.
This does not mean that we
will deny any student a school
lunch. Students will still be
able to get a sandwich with
milk if they do not have money
in their accounts. Their accounts will still be charged for
the sandwich and milk.
Please be sure accounts are
up to date and make every
effort to pay on negative accounts.

DREAM

Notes from the

Nurse
Leaves of three, let
them be!

LEARN

LEAD

You've probably heard

that little rhyme about poison
ivy. But did you know that poison ivy, poison oak, and poison
sumac all contain the same rashcausing substance? It's urushiol,
a colorless, odorless oil contained in the leaves of the plants.
Urushiol is considered an allergen because it causes an allergic
reaction which takes the form
of a rash, itching, and sometimes
swelling. About 60% to 80% of
all people get a reaction to urushiol, which can appear within
hours of contact or as much as 5
days later.
Typically, the skin becomes red,
itchy, and swollen and blisters
will appear. After a few days, the
blisters may become crusty and
start to flake off. The rash from
poison ivy takes 1 to 2 weeks to
heal.
Poison ivy can grow anywhere

N o t e s

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 is 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/a/lexrich5.org/forms/d/1zrtcTkj
2Fc7LR-f9aUzofZj2xSy2CD3YLwZ1edxppL4/viewform

from the woods

to suburban backyards. And it's hard
to identify: Not only
can the green leaves
of poison plants
blend right in with
other plants and
brush, but there are
several types of poison ivy, and
each one can look different depending on the time of year.
It's also possible to get a rash
from poison ivy without ever
venturing into the woods or directly touching a plant. Urushiol
can be transferred from one person to another. Plus, kids can
pick it up from anything that's
come in contact with the oil,
including pets. Urushiol can
even travel through the air if
someone burns some of the
plants to clear brush.

When to Call the Doctor

Consult your doctor if your child
has any kind of rash, especially
with a fever. If poison ivy or a
similar plant caused the rash, the
doctor might recommend cool
showers and a soothing lotion,
such as calamine lotion.

For more severe cases, doctors sometimes prescribe pills

or creams that contain antihistamines or steroids to
decrease itching and redness.
Here are some tips to help
kids avoid getting a rash from
poison ivy:

Teach them how to identify

poison ivy, oak, and sumac, so
they can steer clear of them
(they should be especially careful of plants if the leaves look
shiny).

Tell them to avoid areas where

you know there's poison ivy.

Have them wear long sleeves

and long pants when in areas
where poison ivy might grow.

If your dog has been out exploring the woods, give him a bath
to wash off any urushiol oil that
may be on his coat.

If your kids come into contact with

urushiol oil, have them try to wash it
off their skin right away by taking a
shower and using lots of soap.
Information from kidshealth.org

Congratulations Lake Murray Artists!!

Chapin Celebrates the Arts Award Winners
Kindergarten
1st Place Winner - Bella B, Circle Collage
2nd Place Winner - Brooklyn, Girl with Mittens and Hat
3rd Place Winner - Anna G, Heart Weaving
1st Grade
1st Place Winner - Payton M, Penguin
2nd Place Winner - Liza D, Where the Wild Things Are
3rd Place Winner - Belle R, Sand Painting
2nd Grade
1st Place Winner - Allie W, Snowmen
2nd Place Winner - Kendall Landin, Woven Painting
3rd Place Winner - Laly G, Patterned Pretty Kitty
3rd Grade
1st Place Winner - Chris B, Aluminum Elephant
2nd Place Winner - Chloe T, Cups
3rd Place Winner - Ella Laney, Producers and Consumers
4th Grade
1st Place Winner - Lexi B, Owl Cans
2nd Place Winner - Carson G, Dragon
3rd Place Winner - Aubrey H, Homework Robot
5th Grade
1st Place Winner - Nicole C, Animal Silhouette
2nd Place Winner - Jack C, Nature Underground
3rd Place Winner - Jasmyn S, Bear a Silhouette

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

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

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.

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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