Mother Son Skate Night

Mother Son Skate Night is just a few days away!!!
Monday, March 4th from 6-8pm at Skateland (800 Bookman Rd Elgin)

Moms, Grandmothers, Aunts or anyone with a special LCE boy is invited to join us for an evening full of fun on wheels! We will enjoy pizza, chips, drinks, games, a photo booth, and of course, ROLLER SKATING!!!

$25- One son attending
$35- Two or more sons attending
(Max cost for any family is $35)

This includes skating, skate rental, pizza, chips and drinks. A full concession will be open with other food and shack options available for purchase. Skatemate rentals also included, if needed (limited quantities).

*Tomorrow (Friday) is the last day to pay in advance. Do not return forms to schools on Monday. Simply bring your form with you to the event Monday evening and pay at the door. We hope to see you there!!!

Mother Son Skate Night Form

PTO News

LCE Families!

Are you looking for a way to get more involved at LCE? Do you like to meet new people? Do you like to plan events and help with activities? Do you want to have fun while helping your child's school? Then join the LCE PTO!

We are looking for Gator Moms and Gator Dads to fill our PTO Board for the 2019-2020 school year. Look over the position descriptions, complete the attached form and turn it in to either campus by Monday, March 25. We cannot wait to hear from you! 

PTO Board Positions and Application

3rd Quarter Interim Report

Interim reports for the 3rd quarter grading period will be accessible from Parent Portal today, Friday, February 22. When you log into your account, the grades will automatically appear on the screen. There is not a report tab to click in Parent Portal.

You can access Parent Portal at https://parents.richland2.org.

If you have any questions, please call the school at 803-691-3360.

Fire Safety with Service Learning

We would like to thank Mrs. Smarr’s husband, Mr. Smarr,  for coming to support our service learning project today.

He shared information on fire safety as part of our Service Learning Project to raise money to support the California Wildfire Relief efforts.

Tomorrow is homework pass day for $4--you can use the pass before the end of the school year. 

Thanks for your support this week!

Mother-Son Skate Night

LCE PTO Presents…

Mother-Son Skate Night! Monday, March 4th from 6-8pm at Skateland (800 Bookman Rd, Elgin)

Moms, Grandmothers, Aunts, or anyone with a special LCE boy is invited to join us for an evening full of fun on wheels! We will enjoy pizza, chips, drinks, games, a photo booth, and of course, ROLLER SKATING!!!

$25- One Son Attending

$35-Two or more Sons Attending

(Max cost for any family is $35)

This includes skating, skate rental, pizza, chips and drinks. A full concession will be open with other food and snack options available for purchase. Skatemate rental also included, if needed (limited quantities).

Look for payment forms to come home this week. 

Lite Bright

Do you have a Lite Bright and pegs you could donate? Mrs. Struthers is looking for donations for the Science Lab at Lower Campus. Any donations would greatly be appreciated!

Thanks to Our Book Fair Volunteers

Book Fair is not successful without the help of all our wonderful volunteers! Thank you for your dedication and time to this week long event. 

Thanks to:

Sarah McCord, Isabelle Henderson, Stephany Uehling, Bradley Moore, Duncan C. MacPhail, Lauren Foshie, Stacey Gilchrist, Leah Linger, Carla Stevenson, Kamara Davis, Danya McKinney, Christa Cassidy, Jennifer Kantrovich, Suzanne Wells, Dawn Thammarath, Whitney Fisher, Kristen Chaneyworth, Annika Huell, Melinda Zakari, Jennifer Shepard, Tayyaba Sadiq

School Bus Driver Appreciation Week

Many thanks to our school bus drivers!

Upper Campus Service Learning Project

Earlier this school year, multiple wildfires destroyed areas of Southern and Northern California, so LCEU's students are raising money to support the communities affected by the Camp, Woolsey and Hill fires.

As students bring in the designated donation for each day next week, they will be able to participate in spirit day activities. The spirit week schedule is below.  Students will also be learning about fire safety during the week.

All of the funds raised will be donated to the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund, which supports intermediate and long-term recovery efforts for major California wildfires, as well as preparedness efforts. 

Thank you for your support!

Biscuits and Books

Thank you for coming to Biscuits and Books and shopping at the book fair! We always appreciate your support and participation in school events.

Many thanks to Village Church, Chick-fil-A, and all of our parent volunteers.

Pictures from Biscuits and Books

Book Fair Time

The Book Fair is at both campuses this week. Online shopping is an option if you cannot make it and ends on February 16. Books are shipped to the school for free. Also, preload an EWallet for your student instead of sending cash or checks to school.

Lower Campus Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7:30-3:15
Friday 7:30-11:30
Online shopping link: Lower Campus

Upper Campus Hours:

Monday and Tuesday 7:30-6:00

Wednesday and Thursday 7:30-2:30

Online shopping link: Upper Campus

If you order online, you can use the coupon below.

Lower Campus Health Screenings

As part of the eight components of school health, School Nurses conduct periodic vision, dental, hearing, blood pressure,and other screenings as recommended by SC DHEC, and as needed as part of the nurse's assessment during a health room visit.

These screenings are important in early detection of hearing or vision difficulties that may impact teaching and learning. Many times a student is not even aware he/she is having difficulty seeing the board, reading, or hearing classroom instructions. Please contact your child's school nurse if you do not want your child screened.

Sarah Mishoe
Lower Campus School Nurse
714-1300 ext: 3010
smishoe@richland2.org

NAEP for 4th Graders

A group of our 4th graders will represent thousands of others across the country on Thursday, February 14th. Known as The Nation’s Report Card, NAEP is the largest nationally representative and continuing assessment of what students in the United States know and can do in a variety of subjects. 

Learn more at http://1.usa.gov/1jVs1Wt.

Talent Show Tonight & Tomorrow

Make plans to attend the Talent Show!

Monday, February 11th for Grades K-2 

Tuesday, February 12th for Grades 3-5 

Both shows start at 6:30PM at Upper Campus

Admission $1 per person

(Cash only please) 

NOTE: Gator Fest raffle tickets will be on sale at the Talent Show. Grand prize is a golf cart! Tickets are $10.00 each or buy 5, get 1 free! Only cash or checks will be accepted.

R2 Celebrates Black History Month

African-American History Month @ Upper Campus

African-American History Month is a time of celebration as we honor the accomplishments and contributions of African-Americans. 

LCE Upper Campus is honoring these great men and women each day during the month of February. 

There is a theme each week that introduces politicians, child and youth leaders, actors, inventors, and much more. Every class is conducting research on one of the chosen leaders to present information in their own creative ways on the school's morning show. 

Each day, we are learning how these individuals have impacted our world! LCEU celebrates African- American heritage!

Student Art Work on Display

LCE student art work from both campuses are on display in the main lobby of R2i2 from Monday, February 11 until Friday, February 22. Stop by and check out their creations!

Literacy Coffee Talk

Did you miss the coffee talk about Literacy at Lower Campus? No worries, here is the information that was shared! Thanks for all  you are doing to help your child be successful!

Literacy Coffee Talk 

Talent Show Time

Make plans to attend the Talent Show next week!

Monday, February 11th for Grades K-2 

Tuesday, February 12th for Grades 3-5 

Both shows start at 6:30PM at Upper Campus

Admission $1 per person

(Cash only please) 

NOTE: GatorFest raffle tickets will be on sale at the Talent Show. Grand prize is a golf cart! Tickets are $10.00 each or buy 5, get 1 free! Only cash or checks will be accepted.

February Reading Challenge for Lower Campus

Lower Campus Monthly Reading Challenge! 

Complete the challenge and have your name entered to Read with Ross in the media center doghouse!

February is African American History Month

Read two African American Biographies and

record book titles here to be entered to Read with Ross:

https://goo.gl/forms/nRgWBeoFQtuw7EXe2

3rd Grade Gullah Speaker

Ms. Gervonder Brown, a Charleston native also known as Island Gal, spoke to the 3rd grade students about the history of the Gullah culture. Third graders have been studying the history of the Carolina Colony and how the Gullah language is a mixture of African languages, Spanish, and English. 

Students learned about the Gullah dialect and learned a few words and phrases like  "chillun", "ent wut", and "baigum". Ms. Brown also shared Gullah information about the the Gullah/Geechie people, retold Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox and the Tar Baby with student participating, and shared how sweetgrass baskets are made. As a finale, Ms. Brown taught the students how to catch a blue crab!

R2 Celebrates Black History Month

R2 Interactive Black History Month Calendar

Richland Two's Office of Diversity and Multicultural Inclusion celebrates Black History Month! Our theme "Pathways to Purpose, Inspiring the Future" will highlight thirteen individuals from the Richland Two community with unique and significant contributions to Black history and culture. The selected honorees will be highlighted on social media and the district's website from the categories below.

February 4-8: Art and Music

February 11-15: Education

February 18-22: Public Service (Government, Faith-Based, and Military)

February 25-28: Health, Science, Technology, and Engineering

The reception and program will be held on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 6pm at the R2i2 Conference Center. Our program will feature students, local exhibitors, and performers. Please register for this event and join us as we celebrate those and their contributions to Richland School District Two.

The Great Kindness Challenge

Congratulations Upper Campus Gators on completing over 4,000 act of kindness during the Great Kindness Challenge!  Last week, students worked together to focus on completing as many kind acts as possible, and they did a wonderful job!  If you would like to learn more about the GKC or participate in the family version, please visit https://thegreatkindnesschallenge.com/.

Congratulations Upper Campus Gators on completing over 4,000 act of kindness during the Great Kindness Challenge! 

Last week, students worked together to focus on completing as many kind acts as possible, and they did a wonderful job! 

If you would like to learn more about the GKC or participate in the family version, please visit https://thegreatkindnesschallenge.com/.

Gator Fest 2019

Talent Show is Almost Here

Monday, February 11th for Grades K-2 

Tuesday, February 12th for Grades 3-5 

Both shows start at 6:30PM at Upper Campus

Admission $1 per person

(Cash only please) 

NOTE: GatorFest raffle tickets will be on sale at the Talent Show. Grand prize is a golf cart! Tickets are $10.00 each or buy 5, get 1 free! Only cash or checks will be accepted.

Father-Daughter Dance 2019

It was a wonderful evening for the girls of Lake Carolina Elementary!

See Father-Daughter Dance Pictures. 

Many thanks to the PTO for their time and efforts to plan and organize this special event!

Job Shadowing at LCE-Upper

We enjoyed having middle school students that are interested in the field of education shadow staff members at Upper Campus today.  

Job Shadowing at LCE-Lower

We were thrilled to host all the middle school students today for job shadowing! It was nice to see some gators that are growing up too.

Honor Roll List for 2nd Quarter

Congratulations 2nd Quarter Honor Roll students!

2nd Quarter Honor Roll 2018-19