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Dr. Melissa C. Lloyd, Principal

Mrs. Jennifer Bonds, Assistant Principal

"A Title 1 School"

"Mission Possible: Engaging Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day"

994 Ridgeway Road, Lugoff, SC 29078

Phone 803-438-8000, Fax 803-408-3970

Website – https://les.kcsdschools.net

The mission of Lugoff Elementary School is to develop competent, confident, lifelong learners by creating a safe, child-centered environment where the school and community collaborate to help students attain their maximum potential.

September 2 - 6

Monday - LABOR DAY (NO SCHOOL!)

Tuesday -Interim Reports

Wednesday -

Thursday -

Friday - Picture Day

Looking Ahead:

Monday, September 9 - Book Fair Opens!

Tuesday, September 10 -Annual Title 1 & SIC Mtg. - 5:00 PM/PTO Mtg. - 5:30 PM/

Book Fair Family Shopping Time 1:00-2:20 PM

Wednesday, September 11 - Grandparents' Day Parade - 8:30 AM

Friday, September 13 - Book Fair Family Shopping Time 7:40-9:00 AM, Book Fair Ends @ Noon/Face Painting by the PTO/House Huddles

The Lugoff Elementary School Improvement Council is elected yearly. Although our council acts in an advisory capacity only, our administrators work closely with this important group to work toward the betterment of Lugoff Elementary. Working hand in hand with our SIC is our Title 1 Committee. They both meet Tuesdays, eight times a year. We will vary the times for our meetings this year in order to hopefully encourage more participation. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM in the art room. Please come and learn about our SIC, as well as what it means to be a Title 1 School. In addition, we will discuss the use of the Title 1 funds we receive, review the parent engagement policy, discuss parental responsibilities, rights and involvement, and much more. Please come!

Our fourth annual Grandparents Day Parade will be held on Wednesday, September 11 at 8:30 AM. If it rains, our rain date is Wednesday, September 18 at the same time. Please feel free to decorate both sides of your vehicle and include your grandchild's/grandchildren's names since you won't know which side of the circle they will be on. Flyers were sent home in today's Friday Folders!

Say, "Cheese!" A photographer from Strawbridge will be here Friday, September 6, 2024 to take your child's picture. These are prepay, and additional information will be sent home soon. Included below is a link that you may use to sign up to receive updates via email regarding your child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals, and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering your child's information, be sure to enter your child's name as it appears on file at Lugoff Elementary. We will take everyone's picture, whether you pay or not, to appear in the yearbook. https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/lugoff-elementary-school/fall-pictures-9-6-2024-21/optIn

Congratulations to Mrs. Smith!

We are thrilled to share that our amazing fourth-grade teacher, Brantley Smith, has been selected as the WLTX Teacher of the Week!

Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the positive impact you have on all of your students. Your hard work and commitment to education inspire us all every day. We're so proud to have you as part of our school community!

Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Smith and her incredible achievement!

Thank you for your support of our World's FInest Chocolate fundraiser. As a reminder, the last day you can check out a box of chocolate is September 11th, and all money is due September 16th. If you have any questions, please contact our PTO at lugoffelementarypto@yahoo.com.

Families,

Here is another copy of our handbook that was placed in Class Dojo and emailed to all families on July 29, 2024. I know that we have had several families join us since that time, so please take a moment and check it out! https://drive.google.com/file/d/17sEhPXLB0BmjVeTfnZCw6mxT11BFPelj/view?usp=sharing

Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) provides financial assistance to states and school districts to meet the needs of academically at-risk students. The goal of Title I is to provide extra instructional services and activities which support students identified as failing or most at risk of failing the state’s challenging performance standards in mathematics, reading, and writing.

What will Title I do for my child?

The Title I program will provide your student with extra educational assistance.

Which students does Title I Serve?

The program serves students who have demonstrated that extra assistance is needed.

How does our school receive Title I money?

First, the federal government provides funding to each state. Then, each State Educational Agency sends money to its school districts. The amount of money each school receives is determined by the number of low-income students attending that school. Finally, Title I schools:

• Identify the students at their school who need the most educational assistance based on the criteria that school has chosen. Students do NOT have to be from low-income families to receive Title I services.

• Set goals for improving the skills of academically at-risk students at their school.

• Measure student progress to determine the success of the Title I program for each student.

• Develop programs for each individual student in order to support/supplement regular classroom instruction.

What do Title I programs offer?

Title I programs generally offer:

• Additional teachers and/or paraprofessionals

• Opportunities for professional development for school staff

• Extra time for teaching Title I students the skills they need

• A variety of supplementary teaching methods

• An individualized program for students

• Additional teaching materials which supplement a student’s regular instruction

• A variety of opportunities for parents to stay informed and be involved with their child’s educational experience

• Parent Resource Centers with educational materials and resources for families to check out and use at home

If you do not have this year's car rider tags, now is the time to get them. The link is https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mtduKcDRSYThAjFXkgDwEbhOyqEIdjM1ZmnIOWXBzJ4/edit#settings. Anyone with the wrong tag will be sent to the front office to be identified. This is a protocol that we utilize to help maintain safety.