Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Coffee Talk

 
Please join us at Lower Campus on Wednesday, December 4 at 8:30am for a coffee talk!Enjoy some delicious coffee while learning about ways to maintain math and literacy skills over winter break. Participants will receive ready to use resources and fun ideas for their children. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Prek & Kdg Thanksgiving Feast





These students have a lot to be thankful for...great teachers and friends at LCEL. After learning about the Pilgrims and Native Americans, students had a feast. We are so thankful for all these wonderful gators.

More Feast Pictures

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving

We hope everyone has a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Enjoy your time with family and friends. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, December 2.

Friday, November 22, 2019

Talent Show Reminder

Reminder that completed LCE Talent Show applications will be accepted beginning next Tuesday night at 8:00PM.  

Please take time to review the application information that includes all of the dates you will need to be available for practice and performance dates.

Talent Show Dates:

K-3rd Grade: Monday, January 27th at 6:30PM

4th and 5th: Tuesday, January 28th at 6:30PM


COMPLETED applications will be accepted via email starting on Tuesday, November 26th at 8:00PM to lce.talentshow@gmail.com. Only the first 15 COMPLETED applications for each show will be accepted. 

K-3 Grade Application

4th - 5th Grade Application

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Donation of Soccer Goals


Thank you to Coach David Kenga from Elite Soccer for donating 2 soccer goals for a playground on the Upper Campus.  

We are grateful for your support!

enLiGHTenSC Contest


EnlightenSC Children's Book Challenge

Fourth and fifth-grade students from South Carolina are invited to write and illustrate a children’s book on new technologies in the energy industry. Students, individually or in group of up to four, must develop their entries under the supervision of an adult who assures the entry adheres to the rules and provides general guidance. The story and illustrations must be the students’ work and be submitted on the hardback book sets provided. The entry task is to write and illustrate a children’s book that focuses on New Technologies in Energy. Examples include solar energy, smart meters, smart thermostats, or electric vehicle charging stations.



Important Dates:

--Storyboard Drafts Available: November 19th in the media center and Mrs. McConnell (art teacher)

--All FINAL DRAFT books are due to the media center for submission by January 29th


School Uniform at LCE


Each spring our School Improvement Council provides a survey for our families.  The survey includes questions asking if our families support  wearing school uniforms.  Over the past 5 years approximately 75% of our community has consistently indicated on the survey that they support students wearing school uniforms.  As students get older they tend to share that they do not like wearing a school uniform so we have focused on having Fridays as a choice dress day. 

Our learning community is wonderful for so many reasons and being a “uniform school” certainly helps our success.  Many of our students are choosing not to wear a uniform so our hope is that we can find ways to encourage uniform participation.  We have a variety of uniform options for our students. Uniform shirt colors are hunter green, navy blue, burgundy, or white, as well as any school spirit wear. The uniform bottoms are navy blue or khaki. We want them to know that a uniform does look great on them.

We will not mandate that students wear uniforms but encourage our families do this.  Our hope is our families will share with their children the benefits and take advantage of this opportunity.  Thanks for your support!

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Blythewood Soccer Club

Are you new to the area or have a player looking to take their game to the next level?

If so, here is your chance. As many of your know the Blythewood Soccer Club in partnership with the Sumter Soccer Club fielded 4 competitive level teams this fall and are looking to continue to grow in the spring by supplementing these rosters and possibly forming new teams. If you have a player born in 2007 to 2011 that wants more than they are getting in recreational soccer or are looking to make soccer their primary sport, we have the opportunity for you. 

The club will be having free evaluations in December for the spring season. This will be an opportunity to come out for a training session with some of our academy and select level coaches. Your player will be observed and you will be given feedback about  development and if they could benefit from such a program. It will also be a chance to ask questions about the clubs competitive programs and get information about joining for the spring season.

The difference between our Juniors program and our Academy and Select teams really is about the level of commitment. Players in these programs are normally looking to make soccer their primary sport. They are usually hoping to develop and play the game in middle and high school. Teams will get two to three practices a week including a technical session with Coerver Coaching. The other practice(s) will be team practices and focus both on technical and tactical development.  These teams play in state association leagues that would require them to play 1-3 games a week with drive times of up to 2 hours. We play in Columbia, Swansea, Sumter, Florence, West Columbia, Rock Hill, Aiken and Augusta to name a few places. All coaches are licensed and trained in the age group they will be teaching. 

Registration will be opening once we confirm the evaluation date. In the meantime, if you think your player might be interested, please contact us at info@blythewoodsoccer.com. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Finally, as we grow we are also always looking for great new coaches that have a passion for the game and a desire to share that with our players.  If you are interested, we can help you get the needed training.

Frank Cahoon
President of Blythewood Soccer Club

Make Up Picture Day



Make up pictures will be tomorrow, Wednesday, November 20. The pictures taken in the fall will be used for the school's yearbook.

D.A.R.E. Graduation

The fifth grade students had their graduation ceremony for D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) this morning at Upper Campus with Sheriff Leon Lott of the Richland County Sheriff Department as the guest speaker. D.A.R.E. teaches students decision making for safe and healthy living. Special thanks to Senior Officer Pearl Whitaker for leading this program at our school and the Richland County Sheriff Department for their support. 


Students were required to write an essay about what they learned during the 10 week D.A.R.E. program. The following essays were selected from each homeroom class. Overall winner for the school was Becca White. 

  • Mr. Cammann - Becca White
  • Ms. Dyer - Lauren Attaway
  • Ms. Earle - Khloe Ortiz
  • Ms. Holmes - Peyton Hightower
  • Ms. Hood - Davina Gallahar
  • Ms. Rosenberg -  Matthew Burns
  • Ms. Sexton - Anna Chaneyworth
  • Ms. Smarr - Peyton Lynn
  • Ms. Weaver - Aaden Adams

Friday, November 15, 2019

Stop the spread of germs!

Nurse Kopp is going class by class to teach students about how to prevent spreading germs. She even shows them how many germs you remain on your hands after washing them, if you don't wash them correctly. When washing your hands, be sure to wash for at least 20 seconds. Students are amazed to be able to see the germs on their hands. Thanks Nurse Kopp!

Monday, November 11, 2019

PTO Meeting with Chorus Performance

General PTO Meeting with Upper Campus Chorus performing the musical, "A Kid's Life" at 6:30PM in the cafeteria. See you there!

RETHINK Contest deadline is Friday

The Annual Midlands RETHINK Contest has been extended! If you are interested in participating, please read the guidelines below.


Students Should:
  • Learn why plastic bags are a problem both in nature (endanger wildlife)and in recycling bins (jam recycling machines).
  • Make an upcycled project out of plastic bags and other previously used items.
  • Write up what they learned and the impact on nature and recycling bins. Be sure to include Student's name and grade level
  • All projects and writing should be child created and written. 
Completed projects are due Friday, November 15 to Mrs. Knutson at the Lower Campus and Mrs. McConnell at the Upper Campus.

All projects will be displayed in the media center of each campus. 

Friday, November 8, 2019

Veterans Day 2019



Lake Carolina Elementary celebrated Veterans Day this morning at each campus. Thanks to everyone for joining us for the programs. 

We appreciate all of the active duty military families and veterans for their service to our community and country. 

Special thanks to our PTO, Chick-fil-a and Golden Corral.

1st Quarter Honor Roll Recipients 2019-20



Congratulations 1st Quarter Honor Roll students!

Thursday, November 7, 2019

2nd Grade Character Parade

It was amazing to see all the book characters today! Second graders selected a book to read and then dressed as the main character from the book. These students did a terrific job dressing in character.

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Visits and the Application Process Flyer For Middle School Magnets

Information on visiting and applying for
Richland Two Middle School Magnets for the 2020-21 school year.

Information Flyers


RETHINK Contest

The Annual Midlands RETHINK Contest is here! If you are interested in participating, please read the guidelines below.

Students Should:
  • Learn why plastic bags are a problem both in nature (endanger wildlife)and in recycling bins (jam recycling machines).
  • Make an upcycled project out of plastic bags and other previously used items.
  • Write up what they learned and the impact on nature and recycling bins. Be sure to include Student's name and grade level
  • All projects and writing should be child created and written. 
Completed projects are due Wednesday, November 13 to Mrs. Knutson at the Lower Campus and Mrs. McConnell at the Upper Campus.

All projects will be displayed in the media center of each campus. 

Monday, November 4, 2019

Thank You for Supporting LCE

Can you believe that 96.65% of pledges have been collected? We have a total of $49,886.10 collected. It's not too late....we will continue collect remaining pledges for the next week. 

Thanks to everyone for their support of Boosterthon and Lake Carolina Elementary! 

Dr. Davis' Safety Message 2019

Talent Show Applications

LCE Families.....It's time to start thinking about this year's LCE Talent Show! Do you have a special talent? Do you sing, dance, or play an instrument? Do you tell jokes, do gymnastics, or martial arts? Can you perform a drama scene, skit or monologue? Now's the time to start planning your act for the Talent Show. 

Please take time to review the application information that includes all of the dates you will need to be available for practice and performance dates.

Talent Show Dates:

K-3rd Grade: Monday, January 27th at 6:30PM

4th and 5th: Tuesday, January 28th at 6:30PM

COMPLETED applications will only be accepted via email starting on Tuesday, November 26th at 8:00PM to lce.talentshow@gmail.com. Only the first 15 COMPLETED applications for each show will be accepted. 

K-3 Grade Application

4th - 5th Grade Application

Lower Campus PE shirts and hoodies


Lower Campus PE shirts and hoodies are available to purchase in the front office. Stop by the front office to purchase while supplies last.


  • T-shirts $10 
  • Hoodies $20

LCE Eats Out is Tomorrow

LCE Eats Out is tomorrow. Thanks to Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Steak 'n Shake, Freddy's and Diablo's for participating and supporting our school. 

These businesses have generously offered to donate a percentage of their sales back to LCE Elementary when you make a purchase on November 5. 

Please cut the ticket and present it at the time of your purchase.
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