CES Weekly News

April 21 | For Grades 3–5

Hey Aviators! Are you ready to light up the Runway Cafe and celebrate all your hard work on i-Ready? We’ve got something totally awesome heading your way…

💥 The GLOW PARTY is coming April 21! 💥
And guess what? DJ Branham will be dropping beats that’ll make the floor shake (in the best way)! There will be:

🍿 Popcorn
🥤 Drinks
🍭 Candy
🪩 Blacklights, neon, and ALL the glow
🎶 Dancing and non-stop fun!

To score your VIP pass to the glow-tastic event of the year, all you have to do is show typical or stretch growth in Math and/or Reading on i-Ready! That’s it! Keep working hard, set your goals, and show what you know.

You’ve got the power, Aviators—so let’s shine bright, hit those goals, and earn your spot on the dance floor with DJ Branham! ✨✨✨

AND—K, 1, and 2 Aviators—don’t worry, we didn’t forget about you!

Your very own Glow Party will be coming in May after you take the i-Ready test! So start getting pumped, because your turn to glow is just around the corner! Glow Up. Show Up. Let’s Go!

#iReadyGlowParty #CESRocks #DJBranhamBeats #AviatorPride

Monday, April 7

• iReady Math (Gr. 3-5)
• Run Hard 2:45-3:45

Tuesday, April 8

• 5th Grade Field Trip - Harbison Forest (Arias, Steele & George)
• iReady Math (Gr. 3-5)
• 2:00-4:00 Lion King - All Cast Members (Dress Rehearsal)

Wednesday, April 9

• iReady Math (Gr. 3-5)
• Lion King Rehearsal at GPAC 8:30-12:00
• Run Hard 2:45-3:45

(Th) April 10

• iReady Math (Gr. 3-5)

(F) April 11

• Field Day & Fun Run

Upcoming Dates & Events

April 14-18 SPRING BREAK 🌸✈️ 🌞🌴

(M) April 21 iReady Glow Party (Gr. 3-5)

(T) April 22 GPAC Lion King Practice (8:00-12:00)

(T) April 22 Earth Day

(W) April 23 Aviator of the Month (lunch period)

(W) April 23 Admin Professionals Day

(Th) April 24 5th Grade Field Trip - Harbison Forest

(Th) April 24 Last Day for Learning Clubs, (Gr. 1-5)

(Th) April 24 Lion King Kids Production 6:00 p.m. GPAC

(F) April 25 Lion King Kids Production 6:00 p.m. GPAC

(M) April 28 SC Ready Writing (Gr. 3-5)

(T) April 29 SIC Meeting 5:30

(W) April 30 SC Ready Reading - Day 1 (Gr. 3-5)

(Th) May 1 SC Ready Reading - Day 2 (Gr. 3-5)

(Th) May 1 Spring Chorus Concert - Songs From Africa 6:00 p.m.

(F) May 2 School Lunch Hero Day

Get ready, Aviators—the pride lands are coming to life! 🦁🎶 Join us for an unforgettable performance of Disney’s The Lion King KIDS, featuring our talented CES students as they bring this beloved story to the stage with music, dance, and all the magic of the savanna! 🌅✨

📍 Where: Gilbert High Performing Arts Center
📅 When: April 24 & 25
🎟 Tickets: Online sales only! https://lexington1.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?tile_item=26

• General Admission (Adults): $8.00
• Students (Ages 5-18): $5.00
• Children 4 & Under: FREE!

From the iconic songs like Hakuna Matata and Circle of Life to stunning costumes and heartfelt performances, this show is one you don’t want to miss! Bring the whole family and experience the magic of live theater! 🎶✨

Get ready to ROAR with excitement! 🦁🎭 #CESLionKing #HakunaMatata #AviatorArts

CES Families,

We want to hear from you! Each year, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) sends out a survey to get feedback from students, teachers and families. Your feedback helps us plan for the future of our school and make sure that every child has the best learning environment.

How to Take the Survey:
Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal: lexington1.powerschool.com/public
Use a web browser. You cannot take this survey in the PowerSchool app.

Click on the Parent Climate Survey link under your child's name and student ID.

Select your preferred language using the drop-down box at the top right.

Follow the instructions and complete the survey. It only takes a few minutes!

Need Help?
If you need help using Parent Portal or need a different way to complete the survey, please get in touch with Dana Pickard at dpickard@lexington1.net or by phone at 803-821-5904.

Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin or any other applicable status protected by local, state or federal law. The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The district designates specific individuals to handle inquiries or complaints. To find out whom to contact and how to contact them, please go to our website at www.lexington1.net/contact-us.