Greetings Lemira Family:
Welcome to a new week of growth and opportunities! Thanks for being apart of our village as we continue to motivate, inspire, and educate all students to be college and career ready. We are the Lions, and we'll have it no other way!!!!!!
Special Thanks
Special thanks to our parents and staff who participated in our SIC meeting on Friday. Your input was valuable and appreciated as we work to build the success of our students and school community.
Congratulations
Congratulations to the students who made "Percussion Ensemble" or "Chorus". You all did wonderful during your auditions!
School Announcements
1a). Monday, October 10, 2022
We will celebrate National School Lunch week with a special luncheon for our parents on Oct. 10th for grades PreK, Kind, 3rd, and 5th.
- Our District Theme is Love, Peace, and School Lunch
- Please join us in wearing attire that reflects the 70's theme. Staff, students, and parents are encouraged to wear a costume that represents the 70's style.
- Parents, thank you for reserving in advance your lunch ticket to eat with your special lion during his/her lunch time.
- We do ask for one guest/parent per student so that we are able to accommodate spacing in our cafeteria.
1b) Tuesday, October 11, 2022
We will continue with celebrating our National School Lunch week with grades 1st, 2nd, and 4th.
- Please join us in wearing attire that represents school pride. Staff, students, and parents are encouraged to wear their Lemira t-shirt or the colors blue and white.
- Parents, thank you for reserving in advance your lunch ticket to eat with your special lion during his/her lunch time.
- We do ask for one guest/parent per student so that we are able to accommodate spacing in our cafeteria.
2. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 (6pm - 7:30pm)
- We will host our Parent University on Tues, Oct. 11th (6:00 - 7:30pm). Sessions for all parents of students in grade levels (PreK - 5th) will be held.
- Special Session (3rd Grade) There will also be a special session for parents of students in grade 3 as it relates to the state's "Third Grade Retention Law".
- Our partners, South Carolina State University and Kelley's Services will also be hosting sessions or serving as a vendor.
3. Monday, October 10th - Tuesday, October 18th, 2022
- Book Fair will be hosted on campus Oct. 10th - 14th. The Book fair will be opened during school hours and during our parent university workshop. Please see flyer for details.
4a. Thursday October 13, 2022
- 1/2 Day for students (District PD Day for staff)
Friday, October 14, 2022
- No School for students (District In-Service Day for staff)
5. Thursday, October 20, 2022
- "Lights on After-School Rally" (HYPE Sponsored Event) will be hosted (5pm)
- Please join us as Lemira's Percussion Ensemble and Chorus will be performing.
6.Report Cards -
- Report Cards will be issued on 10/27/2022
7. Fall Festival
- Our Fall Festival will occur Thursday, October 27th (5pm - 7pm)
- Carnival Style booths and canteen will be provided
- No ticket entry fee.
- This event is for Lemira students and families only.
8. Book Character Parade:
- We will have our book character parade on Friday, October 28th,
- This will occur during school hours for Lemira students only
9. Want to become a Volunteer?
We would love your assistance as a volunteer at Lemira. Please see the website for details.
Link: https://app.sterlingvolunteers.com/en/Candidates/Account/Register
10. Fall Picture Day
- Nov 7th will be picture day.
- Dec 7 will be reserved for make-ups (students who missed the first day)
- New Photographer: LifeTouch
11. PBIS Monitoring Period: We are currently in our October PBIS Monitoring window. Students with no referrals during this period will get to attend our Monster Mash Bash, which will be held in the gym on Friday, October 28.
12. Ms. Dowling's Memo: COGAT Testing: All Sumter School District 2nd Grade students will be participating in CogAT/ITBS census testing during the month of October. A letter will be forthcoming with specific dates for Lemira. If you are the parent of a 2nd Grader, please keep an eye out for this letter in your learner’s blue communication folder.
13. Ms. Carter's Memo: Does attendance really matter?
Absolutely. Research clearly shows a link between being in school and doing well. Students who miss school fall behind. Over time, that increases the chances that they may drop out of school. Here are some of the top reasons for school absences, along with ideas on how to avoid them:
Child can’t get up. Put children in bed earlier at night.
Child needs to help at home. If you work and need child care, be sure you make a backup plan for the times when your regular sitter can’t come.
Can’t get organized. Take a few minutes at night to prepare for the next day. Lay out clothes the night before.
Child doesn’t want to go. Talk with the teacher. See if there are issues you can resolve together. But make it clear that your child will go to school each day.
14. Upcoming Awards Day for Quarter 1: We are inviting our parents to join us for our first quarter Awards Program.
November 2:
8:15am - 9:15am (1st and 2nd Grade)
9:30am - 10:30am (PreK and Kind.)
November 3
8:15am - 9:15am (3rd and 4th Grade)
9:30am - 10:30am (5th Grade)
15. Spirit Fridays:
* Please mark on your calendars the following Days
- 2nd Fridays (Spirit Fridays) - Lemira T-shirts or "Blue and White" colors
- 4th Fridays (Creating College and Career Ready Leaders, the AVID Way) - Wear your favorite college T-shirt
Important Calendar Dates Dates:
National School Lunch w/ Parent Invite
Oct. 10th (PreK. K, 3rd, 5th)
Oct. 11th (1st, 2nd, 4th)
Fall Parent University
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 (6:00pm - 7:30pm)
1/2 Day
Oct. 13 - 1/2 Day for students (District PD Day for staff)
No School
Oct. 14 No School for students (District In-Service Day)
HYPE Lights Afterschool Program
Oct. 20th (6:30pm)
Chorus and Percussion Ensemble Performance
Report Cards
October 27
Fall Festival:
Thursday, October 27, 2022 (5pm)
Character Book Parade
Friday, Oct. 28th (School Hours)
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Mrs. Stephanie Gregg, Ed.S
Proud Principal of Lemira Elementary School
