Greetings Lemira Family:
Welcome to a new week of growth and opportunities! Thanks for being apart of our village as we continue to motivate, inspire, and educate all students to be college and career ready. We are the Lions, and we'll have it no other way!!!!!!
Shout Out
Special thanks to Eaton Corporation and Giant Resource Recovery (GRR) for assisting us with our Fall Festival! We appreciate your support and community partnership!!!
Special thanks to the Sumter County Museum for sharing your expertise with our students through the presentations shared on campus and the tours at the museum.
Special thanks to Principal Sandor (SHS), Coach Brealand, and the SHS Football team for assisting us with "Team Up Against Drugs" Day!
School Announcements
1). Upcoming Awards Day for Quarter 1: We are inviting our parents to join us for our first quarter Awards Program.
November 2:
8:15am - 9:15am (1st and 2nd Grade)
9:30am - 10:30am (PreK and Kind.)
November 3
8:15am - 9:15am (3rd and 4th Grade)
9:30am - 10:30am (5th Grade)
Invites will be sent home to students who are receiving awards for Qtr. 1
2. Fall Picture Day
- Nov 7th will be picture day.
- Dec 7 will be reserved for make-ups (students who missed the first day)
- New Photographer: LifeTouch
3. Career Day - November 4th
- We will have our annual "Career Day" on November 4th.
- Students will have the opportunity to speak with different representatives from the community about career choices.
- This event will occur during school hours
4. Election Day - November 8th - No School
5. Veterans Day Program (9am) - November 10th
- Flyers for the Veterans Day program will go home on Monday, Oct. 31st.
- Please return the reserved form, if you are participating in the program.
6. Veterans' Day - November 11th - No School
7. ESTEAM Festival - November 12th
- Lemira will host a "STEAM" booth, under the direction of Ms. Tahara Gipson and Student Council Members.
- The Percussion Ensemble will be the performers for the opening ceremony.
- Time: 10am - 2pm
- Where: Downtown Sumter, Main Street
8. EXACT Path: Students are encouraged to log into EXACT Path daily while at home. They have a dedicated time during the school day to work on their learning paths. However, we do encourage students to continue practicing their "Leveled" skills in their "Reading and Math" learning pathways. Students are recognized bi-weekly for their mastery progress and usage minutes.
9. Want to become a Volunteer?
We would love your assistance as a volunteer at Lemira. Please see the website for details.
Link: https://app.sterlingvolunteers.com/en/Candidates/Account/Register
10. Ms. Holland's Instructional Coach Corner:
A. Title I T & T (Tips and Tidbits):
Math is an important part of your child’s curriculum. Here are some math resources that you can use to help your child at home in fun and engaging ways:
- Please see our updated Title I Parent Compact & Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy:
Parent Engagement Policy-Spanish 2022-2023 Final.pdf
Parent Engagement Policy-2022-2023 Final.pdf
Family Compact 2022-2023 final.pdf
Family Compact 2022-2023 final Spanish.pdf
11. Spirit Fridays:
* Please mark on your calendars the following Days
- 2nd Fridays (Spirit Fridays) - Lemira T-shirts or "Blue and White" colors
- 4th Fridays (Creating College and Career Ready Leaders, the AVID Way) - Wear your favorite college T-shirt
Important Calendar Dates Dates:
Honor Programs / November 2:
8:15am - 9:15am (1st and 2nd Grade)
9:30am - 10:30am (PreK and Kind.)
Honor Programs / November 3
8:15am - 9:15am (3rd and 4th Grade)
9:30am - 10:30am (5th Grade)
November 4
Career Day
November 8
Election Day - No School
November 10
Veterans' Day Program
November 11
Veterans' Day - No School
November 21st - 25th
Thanksgiving Break
November 28th - December 2
Santa Shop
December 2
Fantasy of Lights (Percussion Ensemble and Chorus Appearance)
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Mrs. Stephanie Gregg, Ed.S
Proud Principal of Lemira Elementary School
