The Weekly Update #4

EVENT SAFETY REMINDER: Lexington-Richland School District Five is committed to the safety of everyone who attends our district events. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the steps we take to ensure event safety for students, staff, and the community. Thank you for your cooperation. We will see you at the game!

EVENT SAFETY REMINDER: Lexington-Richland School District Five is committed to the safety of everyone who attends our district events. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the steps we take to ensure event safety for students, staff, and the community. Thank you for your cooperation. We will see you at the game!

• Clear Bag Requirement
• Student Supervision: All students 8th grade or younger are required to attend games with parents or guardians.
• Tickets: Admission will be charged throughout the duration of games.
• Metal Detectors: The district has implemented metal detectors to screen all spectators, beginning with varsity football games at Chapin High School, Dutch Fork High School and Irmo High School International School for the Arts.
• Safety Officials: We partner with law enforcement and event staff to ensure spectator safety for the duration of the event. School Resource Officers also will travel with teams at away games.
• Please enter on the home side. Attendees will not be allowed to cross from the Home Side to the Visitor's Side.

In Mrs. Twining's Chemistry CP classes, students investigated the principles of electron excitation through a flame test lab. During this hands-on experiment, they examined the chemical compounds responsible for the vibrant colors in fireworks. By dissolving these substances in water and subjecting them to a Bunsen burner flame, students observed the process of electron excitation, resulting in the emission of colorful light. Through this interactive lab, students gained valuable insights into chemistry while also uncovering the enchanting science that brings fireworks to life.

As the Astronomy classes continue their survey across the Universe, they were investigating

“Retrograde”. This is the phenomena of certain planets appearing to reverse their direction in their

orbit as observed over a period of several nights. Pictured here the students are performing a

demonstration that showed them how the appearance of retrograde can be observed. The students

focused on an object in the background of their walking partner and observed the apparent “reversal” in direction of those objects as they passed their partner.

Celebrating the exceptional contributions of Erin Rivers, an educator who truly embodies innovation in the classroom! 🌟 Erin's commitment to creating interactive, technology-driven lessons has significantly enhanced student engagement in Algebra 1. Her ability to connect with students and tailor learning experiences to meet diverse needs has led to impressive improvements in performance. Furthermore, Erin's willingness to assist her colleagues fosters a collaborative environment that benefits everyone. Thank you, Erin, for your hard work and dedication! #Education #EdTech #TeacherAppreciation #Innovation

AP and Honors 3-D are finishing up their gauze masks project, 3-D 1s coil pottery is ready to be fired, and 3-D 2 are well into creating their busts portraits.

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