The Weekly Update #4

The National Weather Service is forecasting severe weather associated with Hurricane Helene, including high confidence in the potential for heavy rainfall and wind gusts exceeding 60 miles per hour, for the midlands area beginning Thursday, September 26, 2024, and continuing until Friday, September 27, 2024. As a result, all Lexington-Richland School District Five schools and offices, including our virtual FIVE program, will observe an e-learning day on Friday, September 27, 2024.

Teachers will post assignments to Google Classroom by 10:00 a.m. for asynchronous learning. If a teacher does not utilize Google Classroom, they will notify parents and students of how this information will be shared. Asynchronous learning involves students completing assignments independently at their own pace throughout the day. Teachers will continue to support students during asynchronous learning by providing feedback, responding to questions, and reviewing assignments when in-person learning resumes. All students will have up to five (5) school days to complete assignments.

District officials will continue to monitor the impacts of Hurricane Helene to our area. Any further announcements will be made using the district’s automated communications system, the district website, and social media.

This is a reminder that students are not allowed to go to the parking lot or leave school during the day without permission. Your safety is our priority. During lunch, students should be in the cafeteria or The Commons area. Consequences for not following this rule may include suspension. Parents, please revisit this information with your students. Our partnership with you is crucial in keeping our students safe and where they should be.

My 3-D design 2 students are making some wonderful slab pottery pieces. Take a look!

Mrs. Kelly Eckstrom is proud to announce that nine of our Dutch Fork High School students were selected as James Otis Scholars and attended the prestigious James Lecture Series on Constitution Day, Thursday, September 20. The event, organized by the American Board of Trial Advocates, featured a powerful keynote address by Federal Judge Joe Anderson. Judge Anderson spoke passionately about the importance of civic pride and our duty to serve on juries, reminding us of the sacrifices made during the Revolutionary War and at the Alamo to protect these vital rights. Our students actively participated, asking thoughtful questions during the Q&A session, demonstrating their commitment to civic engagement and critical thinking.

Congratulations to our outstanding students:

1. Daniel Leuthner-Barrineau

2. Cleo Floyd-Johnstone

3. Cameron Gary

4. Thomas McKinney

5. Krupa Patel

6. Nishant Shah

7. Leo Sun

8. Skye Veil

9. Khary Vinson

We are so proud of your achievements and dedication!

Each year, in honor of the Matriarchs of his family, Dr. Michael-Wayne Bigham Varnadore (Dr. Vee) awards a scholarship to the students who take and pass the AP Environmental Science exam, thus earning college credit.

This year, Dr. Vee awarded several thousand dollars to his students. Pictured are just a few of the students who received a scholarship (those who allowed their images to be used in other words.) Another vast majority of scholarship awardees are already in college to whom Dr. Vee mailed certified checks.

When asked "why" Dr. Vee said: "It's my way of paying it forward and hopefully one day my students will do the same! I have been truly blessed in my life, and if and when I can, I pass the blessing on."

This year Dr. Vee hopes to double the blessings ...

Our Children. Their Future. Your Choice.
The 2024 Bond Referendum is on the ballot this November.
Visit www.lexrich5.org/bond to learn how the Bond Referendum impacts our school and community.

Reminder: Your chromebook must be in its case for you to receive a loaner. Please do not place stickers on the device; it is school property.

Students are invited to join National Honor Society if they are a junior or senior with a GPA of 4.0 or higher. Applications for eligible juniors and seniors were sent to students' school email on Monday, September 9th. The initial application forms are due to Mrs. Thur (via Google Forms) by October 7th at 8 am. Please email Jessica Thur (jgthur@lexrich5.org) with questions.

Are you preparing for a high school entrance exam? Let us help. DFHS offers free sessions, and no sign-up is needed. For a complete calendar of session dates as well as many resources, join our Google Classroom using the code in the flyer below. We hope to see you soon!

Missed the interest meeting but still want to go?! Spots are still available!

ENROLL HERE before spots fill up!

Our Charleston Wrap fundraiser kicks off September 25 th -October

25th! Our fundraising goal is $1,000. With over 2,500 gift ideas there is

something for everyone on your holiday gift list which means your

support can really help us reach our goal! Be sure to REGISTER online

today at www.registercw.com, and START SHARING our fundraiser with

your family & friends! Once you register, TEXT, email and share our

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The second order of senior t-shirts is in! If you ordered a senior t-shirt or senior decal and have not yet picked it up, please come by Room 351 before or after school. Please be sure to have your ID.

Please email Mrs. Erin Rivers (earivers@lexrich5.org) if you have any questions. Thanks!

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