Kindergarten celebrated the winter season and this week's snow days with Hibernate with a Good Book Day. Students and teachers dressed in pajamas and guest readers came to read books to the students. See more pictures in our school picasa albums.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Football Friday for First Grade
First graders had a fantastic day with Football Friday! Students and teachers dressed in their favorite team shirts and activities in all subject areas were themed with football. See more pictures in our school picasa albums.
School Calendar Updates and Reminders
- Monday, February 3: 4th Grade Honor Roll Recognition
- Tuesday, February 4: 5th Grade Honor Roll Recognition
- Thursday, February 13: 11:30 Dismissal for Students/Elementary Teacher Collaboration Day
- Friday, February 14: Inclement Weather Make-Up Day
- Monday, February 17: President's Day Holiday-NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, February 18: Holiday-NO SCHOOL
- Friday, February 21: Interims Issued; Family Night at Book Fair from 4-6pm; PTO Bingo Night
- February 24-28: Book Fair
- February 27 and 28: Donuts for Dads
- Friday, March 28: Inclement Weather Make-Up Day
Make Up Days for Inclement Weather
In accordance with State Law, Richland School District Two designated three inclement weather days in the 2013-2014 school year calendar. These days are Friday, February 14, Friday, March 28 and Monday, April 2. Because school was canceled Tuesday and Wednesday of this week due to inclement weather, we will have school on Friday, February 14 and Friday, March 28 to make up for the time lost.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Honor Roll Recognition Changed
Due to inclement weather days and delayed start of school on Thursday, January 30, Honor Roll recognition for 4th and 5th grades will be rescheduled for next week.
4th grade: Monday, February 3
5th grade: Tuesday, February 4
Monday, January 27, 2014
Father-Daughter Dance 2014
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| See pictures from last Friday's Father-Daughter Dance. Special thanks to the PTO for planning and organizing this event! |
Friday, January 24, 2014
Honor Roll Recognition for 3rd-5th Grades
Honor Roll recognition for the 2nd nine week grading period will be next week. Students will be recognized during the morning show:
- 3rd grade: Monday, January 27
- 4th grade: Tuesday, January 28
- 5th grade: Thursday, January 30
Class and Club Pictures-Wednesday, January 29
Class and Club pictures will be taken on Wednesday, January 29.
Order forms for class pictures were sent home today. Please return order forms with payment to your child's teacher before next Wednesday.
Thank You for Supporting Stuff the Duffle
We had a special guest thank the school for its effort with Stuff the Duffle today when LTC Catina Barnes-Ricks 'Face Timed' Mrs. Berzin's 1st grade class. Her son, Nehemiah, is in the class. She is currently stationed in Kuwait and talked with the students about how much military service personnel appreciate letters, drawings, and mementos from the U.S. LTC Barnes-Ricks also showed the class her living quarters and talked with them about the weather, time difference, food soldiers eat, and what her job entails while she is deployed.
Thank you for your support of our second Service Learning Project of this school year, Stuff the Duffle. The travel size toiletry items and snacks will all be placed into goodie bags to give to military men and women as they leave from the Columbia airport.
J. Gordon Coogler Poetry Festival
Olivia Moody and Madelyn Finley represented Lake Carolina at the J. Gordon Coogler Poetry Festival at Doko Manor on Thursday, January 23. Students from Blythewood area schools shared Coogler's poems and/or their own poems with the audience. Lyra Jordan, Olivia, and Madelyn all received certificates and posters for their participation in this celebration of poetry.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Exercise Counts
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| Our first Exercise Counts fitness program t-shirt recipient for this school year. He has accumulated 25,310 minutes of physical activity in his exercise logs. Congratulations! |
Richland 2 Community Education Classes
Registration has begun for community education classes. You may
register until classes begin; however, early registration is recommended as
courses fill early.
Call 736-8787 ext. 25103 for more information. All classes meet at the Rogers Center at 750 Old Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229.
- Introduction to Computer Class: This course is for the complete beginner and is the perfect starting point to help you with a personal computer. You will learn basic skills such as how to use a mouse and navigate around the desktop. From the first class, you will have your hands on the keyboard and have plenty of time to practice and build your confidence. Class limited to 10 persons. Class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning April 28. 4 weeks with 8 sessions from 1-3pm, $60. Seniors 60 and over $30.
- Introduction to Computers II: This class is for persons who have completed the Introduction to Computer Class and would like to further their training. This class addresses your special concerns and builds your confidence and skills. Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-3 pm, beginning February 3rd. $60. Seniors 60 and over $30.
- IPAD and IPHONE Devices: You must bring your own iphone or ipad to class. Instruction will be given on maximizing its use. Tuesdays and Thursdays. March 18- March 27, 1-3PM. 4 classes $20.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Fossil Frank Visits 3rd Grade
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3rd graders more about fossils as part of their Rocks and Minerals unit. |
Friday, January 17, 2014
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Talent Show Participant Information
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| Monday, March 3 (K-3rd) and Tuesday, March 4 (4th and 5th) |
- If your student's act (or group act) will have music, turn in a copy of the music to Mrs. Dia by Feb 4th. The music must be 3 minutes or less. If your student is part of a singing act, please turn in a karaoke version of the music. Students should bring their music CD's to practices.
- All students will be individually introduced at the Talent Show. Parents MUST complete an introduction card (will be emailed soon) for their child.
Student Assistants for Talent Show
(Printed forms also available in front office.)
Let's Read with the Gamecocks
The totals for Lake Carolina are...
- Total pages read: 194,121
- Number of students participating: 430
- Top 5 Classes:
- Mrs. Rodriguez (5th) – 20,074 pages
- Mrs. Branham (2nd) – 14,141 pages
- Mrs. Comisky (5th) – 10,801 pages
- Mrs. Richardson (1st) – 10,626 pages
- Mrs. Carroll (2nd) – 9,564 pages
- Highest Reader per Grade:
- Kindergarten: Reece Thompson
- 1st Grade: Sydney Luckey
- 2nd Grade: Tawana Chigoba
- 3rd Grade: Tyler Paull
- 4th Grade: Ysa Carrell
- 5th Grade: Lexy Pryor
- Highest Reader of the School: Tawana Chicoga – 6,216 pages
- Classes with 100% Participation: Mrs. Hutchison (K), Mrs. Struthers (K),
Mrs. Richardson (1st), Mrs. Branham (2nd), Mrs. Carroll (2nd), Mrs. Jackson (2nd),
Mrs. Rodriguez (5th)
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| Congratulations to our students with the most pages read in K-5th grades! |
Day Camp Offered at The Factory
Monday, January 20th
(Martin Luther King Holiday)
(Martin Luther King Holiday)
Girls: Cheer/Dance/Tumble Boys: Sports
Children will also enjoy activities, games, and crafts.
7:30 - 5:30 pm
$40 for Full Day REGISTER TODAY: $40. AFTER FRIDAY: $50
7:30- 12:30 pm OR 12:30 - 5:30 pm
$25 for HALF Day (You will be charged for Full Day unless you specify Half Day!)
$25 for HALF Day (You will be charged for Full Day unless you specify Half Day!)
(SIBLING RATES AVAILABLE)
To register online or for more info: www.thetumbletree.com
or email tumbletreebilling@
National Board Certification Recognition
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| Congratulations to our recent National Board Certified Recipients, Mary Ellen Bequette and Robert Lane! |
Monday, January 13, 2014
"A Visit from the Real D.W."
Attention all students in grades K-3! We will have a very special guest coming to see you next month. Kim Brown, sister of Marc Brown, who writes the Arthur and D.W. books, will be coming to share her experiences and expertise with us on Tuesday, February 4.
If you would like to order books and have them signed by Kim Brown, please fill out the order form and return it to the front office or media center by Friday, January 17. (Forms are also available in the front office and media center.)
We are looking forward to learning more about the writing process with Mrs.Brown!
More information: Kim Brown Bio and Book Order Form
Friday, January 10, 2014
Sneak Peek into Middle School
Attention 5th Grade Students and Parents
Please attend A Peek into Middle School at Kelly Mill Middle School on Monday, January 13 at 6pm. All students and parents are invited and please attend even if you are not planning to attend Kelly Mill next year. This should be beneficial for any student or parent that will be in middle school next year!
Stuff the Duffle Service Learning Project
Please bring items to place in the duffle bag at the Lake Carolina lobby area. We will collect items between January 13 and 24. As always, thank you for your support!
All
food items should be individually packaged
and non-food items in travel
size:
- lip balm
- sunscreen
- body wash
- deodorant
- shampoo
- foot powder
- baby powder
- granola bars
- breakfast bars
- nuts
- gum
Important Calendar Dates
- January 13-24: Stuff the Duffle Service Learning Project
- January 15: End of 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
- January 20: MLK, Jr. Holiday-NO SCHOOL
- January 24: Father-Daughter Dance from 6-8PM; Report Cards Issued
- January 29: Class and Club Picture Day
- January 31: Magnet Program and Expanded Choice Applications Close at 5PM; Non-Uniform Dress Day
Father-Daughter Dance
The Annual Father-Daughter Dance will be on Friday, January 24 from 6-8PM in the school's Multi-Purpose Room. The Father-Daughter Dance flyer and a picture ordering form were sent home with all girls today in Friday Folders.
The flyer should be completed and returned to school with payment and the picture ordering form should be brought to school the night of the dance if you would like to order pictures. Please note that only cash or checks will be accepted the night of the dance. Pictures can be ordered in advance and with debit/credit cards by ordering online at www.strawbridge.net. Use the following information to order online:
County: Richland 2
School: Lake Carolina Elementary
Program: Dance
Code: 5787687
Unlimited Hands-On Science Program
The new session of this after school activity begins on January 27 and ends on June 2nd.
If interested, please see flyer for more information and make note of the dates that Unlimited Hands-on Science will NOT meet: 2/17, 4/14 ,4/21, and 5/26.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Kindergarten Registration for 2014-15 School Year
Registration for kindergarten begins on Thursday, January 9 for the 2014-15 school year. Students that will be at least 5 years old on or before September 1, 2014 should register. Information on enrollment requirements are available at the district web site. Please complete forms online. Paper registration forms are available in the front office.
Need more information? Visit the district web site or contact the school registrar at 803-714-1300 ext 3155.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
2 Hour Delay of School for Wednesday, January 8
Based on winter weather reports that are again predicting extremely cold temperatures, and in an abundance of caution for our students, parents and employees, Richland School District Two will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8.
A two-hour delay means: (1) students who ride the bus should report to their bus stops two hours later than usual; (2) car-riders should report to their schools two hours later than usual; and (3) employees who have not been notified otherwise, should report to work two hours later than usual. For example: schools that usually start at 8 a.m. will start at 10 a.m. instead.
Providing this information now should allow parents ample planning time. Parents and students are advised not to call the district office or their school for information on school cancellations or postponements, but to visit the district Web site at www.richland2.org, R2TV the district’s cable access channel on Time Warner and stay tuned to local media reports for updates.
Monday, January 6, 2014
2 Hour Delay of School for Tuesday, January 7
Based on winter weather reports that are predicting extremely low temperatures, and in an abundance of caution for our students, parents and employees, Richland School District Two will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7.
A two-hour delay means: (1) students who ride the bus should report to their bus stops two hours later than usual; (2) car-riders should report to their schools two hours later than usual; and (3) employees who have not been notified otherwise, should report to work two hours later than usual. For example: schools that usually start at 8 a.m. will start at 10 a.m. instead.
Providing this information now should allow parents ample planning time. Parents and students are advised not to call the district office or their school for information on school cancellations or postponements, but to visit the district Web site at www.richland2.org, R2TV the district’s cable access channel on Time Warner and stay tuned to local media reports for updates.
Expanded Choice and Magnet Program Applications
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| More information and application |
The expanded choice and magnet program application process for Richland Two begins on Tuesday, January 7 and ends on Friday, January 31 at 5PM.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Happy 2014
Happy New Year Gators! We hope you had a wonderful holiday break. Welcome back to school on January 6 and don't forget to turn in your Reading with the Lady Gamecocks reading logs!
Recycle Electronics and Ink Cartridges
Do you have an old cell phone, GPS, mp3 player, laptop or digital camera you want to recycle? Do you have empty toner or ink cartridges from your printer that need to be disposed of? Send these items to school and we will help you recycle them. Each item recycled equals points or cash for the school! Just another way to support LCE as well as being responsible with recycling electronics. See list of acceptable items.