Personal Electronic Device Policy Begins Jan. 22

Don't forget! HCS's new Personal Electronic Device Policy goes into effect on Wednesday, January 22 (the first day of 2nd semester). HCS believes that implementing this policy with fidelity for all students in all classrooms will produce positive outcomes for everyone involved.

Please click the photo to review the policy.

Mon, May 19 - LAST DAY for Yoga Club

Tues, May 20 - SC Ready Testing - Math (3rd through 5th Grades)

Wed, May 21 - LAST DAY for Running Club

Thurs, May 22 - SC Ready Testing - Science (4th Grade Only)

Fri, May 23 - ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE

Fri, May 23 - Tech Fair Awards Presented

Mon, May 26 - No School - Memorial Day

Wed, May 28 - Big Impression Essays Due

Wed, May 28 - Last Day of School for ECSE & Child Development

Thurs, May 29 - LAST DAY for Chess Club

Fri, May 30 - Hair Donations (more information to come)

Thurs, June 5 - 5th Grade Celebration Ceremony @ 9:00

Thurs, June 5 - 2 1/2 hour Early Dismissal

Thurs, June 5 - Roll Out Ice Cream Spirit Night 12:00

Fri, June 6 - 3rd Grade Awards Ceremony 8:30

Fri, June 6 - 4th Grade Awards Ceremony 10:30

Fri, June 6 - 2 1/2 hour Early Dismissal (LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS)

Tues, June - Report Cards Issued

Please remember to go to bed early and eat a good breakfast on the testing dates listed above! Please be here on time for testing days (IF YOUR CHILD IS LATE THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TEST ON THAT DAY AND WILL HAVE TO MAKE IT UP). We would also recommend if your child has appointments on any of these days to please try and reschedule.

class was the winning class for the 5th Week! Who will be the winner for Week 6?

The drawing will take place on Mondays! This competition will continue so lets see how many classes can get it everyday next week. You all have to be in the classroom before the Tardy Bell in order to get the class entered into the drawing.

On-Line Registration begins on 3/24/2025. (Please make sure that you have all the documentation requested.)

Returning Student Registration begins on 5/1/2025

If your child is attending our CD program this year, be sure their immunization record is up to date before starting Kindergarten.

Parents - for the safety of all children, please refrain from dropping off or sending with your student "specialty drinks and fast food" for children to consume during the school day. It is difficult to "guess" what allergens may be present in these items. In addition, children do not have access to microwaves in order to reheat the food.

Hi, my name is Ashley Arditi. I am the new Data Quality Clerk here at Lakewood. If you need to reach me please feel free to email me at aarditi001@horrycountyschools.net or my direct line (843)650-6737. I look forward to working with all the Bobcat families!

Your child needs to be in their classroom by 7:40, otherwise they are considered tardy! If your child is still in your car, regardless of location, and not in the building when the tardy bell rings at 7:40, he or she will be marked tardy when entering the building. If you are in the front of the building, you will need to park and escort your child into the building to sign them in tardy. Remember to bring just your driver's license and keys when you sign your child in tardy or pick them up early, because everyone that enters the building is screened for safety upon entering. Thank you for your cooperation.

Parents that need to sign their student out early for any reason should do so before 2:00 pm. Students will not be allowed to be signed out after 2:00 pm unless it is an emergency. Emergency situations must be approved by an administrator.

Please encourage your students to keep their library books in their backpacks. They are taught to take it out and read it and put it right back in their backpacks. This is helpful when they are at after school care, a family member’s house, or visiting friends. They will always know where their books are. Also encourage them to make sure they are keeping food and liquids away from their books. It is a good idea to wash hands before and after reading and before putting their hands on food to cut down on germs. Thanks for your help with this.

We have quite a few overdue library books at this time. Please have your student return or renew their library books. If you receive an overdue notice or email, please help your student look for their books.

Please remember to move slowly through the car rider line for everyones safety!

In the morning the car rider gate is closed at 7:35am and the front gate opens at approximately 7:40am. In the afternoon the first gate is opened at 1:00pm and the second gate is opened at 2:30pm.

Transportation changes need to be submitted before 1:30 each day. Please submit any changes to Merrilyn Perritt at mperritt@horrycountyschools.net. If you do not receive a response after emailing, then your request has not been received and processed. Any changes submitted after 1:30 will not be granted. Mrs. Perritt must receive email or written communication in order for transportation changes to be considered.

• All students should be prepared to unload when the vehicle stops. Multiple stops are not permitted and impedes the flow of arrival.
• Be sure students have belongings ready and have said goodbyes, so they are ready to exit. Items that set off the weapons detection systems should be carried to help expedite their entry into the building.
• After your child exits the vehicle, please proceed through the line. Slow following to watch them walk up the sidewalk can cause unsafe situations and impedes the flow of the car loop.
• Please make sure your children are not hanging out of windows or sunroofs while in the drop off lane. We want to make sure that all students are safe.

• Your sign MUST be visible as you approach Mrs. Gordon or Mrs. Keyser in the carline. This is for safety purposes. Please help them with this matter, or you may be asked to go to the front to pick up your child.
• Do not attempt to ask your child to get in the car before their assignment number. Again, this is for safety. It is helpful if you listen to the number your child is called to.

Please click on the link below to review Bus Rules:

Bus Rules and Guidelines

• All students that are in Child Development or Kindergarten classes must wear a tag while riding the school bus.
• Tagged students (except 1st graders) must have supervision at the bus stop before the child is allowed to depart the bus.
• Please make sure you are at the bus stop so the bus driver can see who is picking up the child.
• This does NOT mean standing in the doorway of your house, sitting on your porch, sitting in your vehicle, etc.... You need to be at the bus stop. The bus drivers can not verify who your child is going to if you are not at the bus stop.
• If no one is at the bus stop to pick up your child or if the bus driver can not see who is picking up your child, they will be returned to the school.

If you have any questions, please contact the Socastee Bus office at 843-293-6941

Our #1 goal is to ensure that Lakewood Elementary is a SAFE environment for our bobcats. To do this, we would hold a variety of safety drills throughout the year. Safety drills enhance school safety by allowing students and staff to understand proper emergency procedures outside of a crisis situation.

What drills will our bobcats participate in throughout the school year?

Fire Drill: Students and staff practice exiting the building in case of a fire.

Tornado Drill: Students and staff take safety position lining up along an interior wall or the safest area, in case of a tornado.

Earthquake Drill: Students and staff DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON, getting under a table or desk if one is near , in case of an earthquake.

Intruder Drill: Our school has adopted the "I Love U Guys" Foundation's Standard Response Protocol (SRP). Students and staff will be training, practicing, and drilling the protocol. You can learn more from this Standard Response Protocol Handout for Parents.

Metal Detector Wanding: Staff will use a metal detector wand to check students and their materials/backpacks as they enter the building.

Safety and security of our students and staff is at the forefront of everything we do daily on campus. We practice numerous safety drills during the school year, so we are all prepared in case of emergency. See below for some information on our Standard Response Protocol. You are an important member of our team so we would appreciate you reviewing these procedures with your child and the importance of practicing drills throughout the school day.

Click the above picture in order to join the PTA or go to lakewoodbobcats.givebacks.com

Cub Care is currently full. Below is the link to the form to place students on the waiting list. Once there is an opening, the student(s) next in line will be contacted and all others will remain on the list until there is another opening.

https://forms.gle/wnSrkEacCDcRd9QK7

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Once you have completed the form and received an email stating that you have been approved, Contact Merrilyn Perritt by email (mperritt@horrycountyschools.net). You will then be notified when your badge is ready for pickup.

Dear Parent/Guardian,

As the end of the school year approaches, I would like to remind you to pick up your child’s medication(s) from the school nurse. Our medication policy requires the disposal of ALL medication, prescription and non-prescription, that are not picked up by the date and time indicated below. (This includes emergency medications such as Inhalers and EpiPens/AuviQ). The school cannot store any medication over the summer.

You will need to have all medication(s) picked up by Friday June 6, 12:00 PM. If your child’s medication is not picked up, it will be destroyed and discarded.

**If medication refills need to be brought in between 11:00AM-12:30PM please call to discuss with nurse as this is a very busy time in the health office, thank you.

Please do NOT send children who are sick to school. Children who have vomited or have diarrhea should remain home until vomiting/diarrhea free, able to eat and drink without recurring episodes of vomiting/diarrhea and feel well enough to participate in school. Children with fever of 100℉ or greater should remain home until they are fever free without the use of fever reducing medication for 24 hours. School nurses cannot excuse absences for students who are sent to school sick.

Parents of children that have moved from out of state- A South Carolina Certificate of Immunization record needs to be on file at school as required by South Carolina State Law. Parents must take their out-of-state immunization record to their local pediatrician or go to their local Department of Public Health to have the record transferred to a SC record. A copy of the SC Certificate of Immunization must be turned into the school nurse by the dates provided on the letters that are being sent home. If this is not completed, the student must be suspended in accordance with state law.