The Playbill

🌟 STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY, JAN 8.🌟

🎉 Every class that achieves 100% attendance on the first day back will receive a special privilege for the month of January 🎉

Welcome back! I hope your winter break was filled with joy, rest, and moments that brought you peace. As we move forward into the new year, we remain committed to supporting each other—students, families, and staff. Let’s celebrate the joy of being together again and honor the memories of those who will always hold a special place in our hearts. Here’s to a year of hope, healing, and connection.

Wishing you a happy and healthy 2025!

- Principal Karey Fisher

Jan 8 End of Second Nine Weeks

Jan 9 Third Nine Weeks begins (1/09 - 3/18/25)

Jan 11 D5 Recruitment Fair at IMS 8:30 -11:00 am

Jan 13 Math Bowl begins (1/13 - 2/7/2025)

Jan 15 PTO Meeting 7:30-8:30 am

Jan 16 Report cards sent home

Jan 16 Early Release at 11:40 am

Jan 16 D5 Magnet Fair at the Center 5-6:30 pm

Jan 20 No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan 23 100th Day of School

Jan 23 D5 Strings Concert

Jan 24 5th Grade In-House Science Fair

Jan 27 SIC 11:30-12:30 am

Our students’ and staff’s safety is our top priority. As we return for the second semester, please follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth and safe drop-off process:

🚦 General Reminders

• 🐢 Drive Slowly: Maintain low speeds when entering, moving through, and exiting the car line and parking lot.
• 🚸 Crosswalk Safety: Be vigilant of staff, students, and parents using the crosswalk. ⚠️ Cars passing others at high speeds have nearly caused accidents.
• ⛔ No Passing: Do not pass other vehicles unless a staff member gestures for you to do so.

🚙 Car Line Procedures

• ➡️ Pull Forward: Drive up to the very first drop-off spot, marked as "1" on the pole, to maximize the number of students exiting safely.
• 🧳 Student Exit: Students must exit from the passenger side door onto the sidewalk. Help your child practice routines, such as having backpacks and coats ready to speed up the process.
• 🤝 Patience is Key: The parking lot can get busy. Please remain patient and courteous for everyone’s safety.

⏰ Drop-Off Times

• 🚪 Front Car Line (7:15 - 7:50 am):
  • All 5K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students, including those in Ms. Burnette’s and Ms. Jennings’ classes.
• 🚌 Bus Loop (7:20 - 7:50 am):
  • 4K students and Special Education students in Ms. Sweatt’s, Ms. Wright’s, and Ms. Korosec’s classes.

🚨 Tardy Procedures

• ❌ Car Line Closure: The car line closes at 7:50 am as the instructional day begins.
• 🕒 Late Arrivals: If you arrive after 7:50 am:
  • 🚘 Park in a designated parking spot (not the fire lane).
  • 🚶‍♂️ Walk your child into the front office to sign them in.
• 📋 Tardy Marking: Students arriving in the classroom after 7:50 am are marked tardy. Entering the car line after 7:45 am could result in your child being late if they do not reach their classroom before the bell.

🙏 Thank you for your continued cooperation and commitment to keeping all of our children and staff safe. Your patience and adherence to these guidelines make a big difference! 🌟

Welcome to the second semester, Champions! Attendance is key to success, and every day counts! Check out AttendanceWorks.org for more tips and resources.

📊 Did You Know?
✅ Students who attend school regularly are more likely to succeed academically and socially.
✅ Missing just 2 days per month can lead to being chronically absent, impacting grades and learning.

⚖️ South Carolina Truancy Law
📌 3 consecutive unexcused absences = considered truant.
📌 10 or more unexcused absences = risk of intervention.

⏰ Morning Routine = Crucial!
Frequent tardies disrupt your child’s learning and cause them to miss:

• Morning instructions
• Building connections with peers
• A confident, focused start to the day

Let’s make this semester the best yet by prioritizing attendance! 🏆

For questions or support, reach out to us—we’re here to help! 💬

Hi, everyone! My name is Gillian Porter, and I'm so excited to be joining NRES-AM as your school counselor. I'm originally from Exton, PA, and attended USC for my undergraduate and graduate degrees - go Gamecocks! I am so excited to support your students in reaching their full potential this year. Outside of school, I love reading, baking, and spending time with my orange tabby cat, Moe. I'm looking forward to getting to know each of you and working together to make this a great school year!

Email: kfisher@lexrich5.org
Website: https://nres.lexrich5.org/
Location: 6706 Nursery Road, Columbia, SC
Phone: (803) 476-4300
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