Walk or Bike To and From School Day

Lake Carolina Elementary is participating in the SC Safe Routes to School by hosting a "Walk or Bike To or From School" day on Wednesday, March 9. Students are encouraged to wear green and walk or bike to or from school and be part of our "Go Green-Keep the Environment Clean!". Big Al is planning to make an appearance as well. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Lower Campus: Walk To School Event

Upper Campus: Walk From School Event

Pancakes with Parents

Thank you coming out to Pancakes with Parents this morning! Have a great weekend!

Information from the Health Room

Golf Cart Raffle

Golf cart raffle tickets will be available during Pancakes for Parents tomorrow morning at both campuses. Only cash or checks will be accepted.

Recycling Printer Cartridges

Do you have empty toner or ink cartridges from your printer that need to be disposed of? Does your business have printer cartridges that are empty?

Send these items to either campus 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 and reusing. See list of acceptable items.

Thank you for recycling and for your support of Lake Carolina Elementary!

Donations for Art Work at Gator Fest

This year, student art work will be part of the silent auction at Gator Fest. We are in the process of collecting items for our projects. If you are willing to donate any of the following items, we would appreciate it. Please drop off donations at Upper Campus.

• wood in any size (panels, plywood, shelves, drawers, blocks of wood.)
• old beads or glass ware for mosaics
• ribbon
• glass cups
• pallets
• fake flowers
• picture frames
• glass windows
• doilies
• wooden boxes
• mirrors or old mirrors
• furniture
• frames
• small metal scraps
• old costume jewelry
• spray paint
• old records/cds

Volunteers Needed

Coach Wittig, PE teacher at Upper Campus, will be assessing the fitness levels of 5th grade students with the FitnessGram program. He needs 3-4 parents from
12:50 -2:35 each day from March 7-24 to assist him with the evaluation process. 

No physical labor required, mostly monitoring and recording. Wear comfortable clothes/shoes. 

Interested in volunteering: http://vols.pt/4gBZNv

Raffle Tickets at Pancakes with Parents

Golf cart raffle tickets will be available during Pancakes for Parents
this Friday morning at both campuses. 

See you there!

Read with Gamecocks Recognitions

Anoushka Bhaskar in Mrs. Carroll's 2nd grade class and Tawana Chigoba, in Ms. Paige's class 4th grade class, were the overall winners in the state for Part 3 of Read with the Gamecocks at LCE. They were recognized at the game on Thursday, February 18th.

Additional grade level winners:
PreK/K: Cam Harling
1st: Whitney Moody
3rd Grade: Kailen Dasinger
5th Grade: Yahali Mack

Additional recognition goes to the classes with the most total pages read in each grade level:

Kdg: Mrs. Rholetter
1st Grade: Mrs. Richardson
2nd Grade: Mrs. Carroll
3rd Grade: Ms. Morrison
4th Grade: Ms. Paige
5th Grade: Ms. Earle

The classes with the most participation overall are Mrs. Carroll's 2nd grade class and Ms. Rataiczak's 3rd grade class.

Thank you for participating and reading!

Health Fair Reminder

Lake Carolina Elementary has partnered with The Alliance for a Healthier Generation. The Alliance guides us with information and resources to make our schools a healthier environment. Please join us Tuesday, February 23rd at the Upper Campus for our Health Fair. We will be located outside of the Media Center on the 5th grade wing from 4-5pm. Stop by after visiting our book fair for tips and resources for living a healthy lifestyle. We will have treats and door prizes. We hope to see you there!

Change to MAP Testing for 3rd-5th Grades

2nd-5th Grades

March 14-18, 2016

Testing Window for 

Spring MAP Math and Reading

Raffle for Golf Cart

Buy tickets for to a raffle for a golf cart!
We will be selling tickets tonight at Family Fun Night in the hallway outside of the
Multi Purpose room.
Cash or Check Only

UPDATE: Read with the Gamecocks Basketball Game

If you are planning on attending the men's basketball game tomorrow against Florida with the Read with the Gamecocks game voucher, we have been advised to be at the doors when they open at 10:30am. The game is sold out and the 1,500 voucher seats for general admission seating is limited. Have a great time and Go Gamecocks!

Encouraging healthy gator bodies and minds

Come shop for brain food during the Book Fair's extended hours and learn about other healthy habits from LCE's Health Fair! The Fair's stations will include healthy snack samples and recipes, fun activities, DOOR PRIZES, and information about healthy habits and community resources.

When: Tuesday, February 23, 4-5pm

Where: Upper Campus, Fifth grade hallway on third floor

Mother-Son Fun Night

Mother-Son Fun Night has been rescheduled for Friday, May 6th. Please stay tuned for details which will be posted soon.

Book Fair is Online

Did you know you can already shop the school's Book Fair by shopping online? You can! Don't have time to stop by or want to surprise someone with a book.  Shop online now through February 27th.

Shop online for LOWER Campus

Shop online for UPPER Campus

And don't forget that the Book Fair opens at lower campus at 4:00 before Family Fun Night begins on Friday, February 19. The Book Fair will be at both campuses next week in the media center, February 22-26.

Family Fun Night This Friday

Friday, February 19th...Family Fun Night at Lower Campus from 5:30-7:30.  We will have BINGO and an assortment of prizes. We will kick off the evening with the opening of our Book Fair at 4pm. This is a FREE event. There will be vendors (Chick-Fil-A, Ci-Ci's Pizza, and Rita's) to purchase dinner! Don't miss all the FUN!

PTO Board

PTO planning for the 2016-17 school year has begun.  Several board positions will be open next year and we are in search of dynamic and dedicated parents to continue the tradition of PTO support in our schools. Be a part of the amazing LCE PTO!  

See the job descriptions and application. 

Board applications are due Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

Boosterthon Success!

Thank you to all students, parents and teachers for your generous support of LCE's annual Boosterthon Fun Run. With your help, we raised MORE THAN $36,000 for our school! Your PTO will work with the principals to determine the best way to use this money for improvements at both campuses. Stay tuned for more information about that.

Meanwhile, we should be very proud of our students for contributing to their school.

  * 786 students participated in the Fun Run.

  * They completed 27,266 laps.

  * They received pledges from all 50 states and 10 countries.

  * They earned enough to ship 48 pairs of shoes to people in need around the world.

Way to go, Gators!

School Health Fair

Encouraging Healthy Gator Bodies and Minds

Come shop for brain food during the Book Fair's extended hours and learn about other healthy habits from LCE's Health Fair! The health fair's stations will include healthy snack samples and recipes, fun activities, DOOR PRIZES, and information about healthy habits and community resources.

When: Tuesday, February 23, 4-5pm

Where: Upper Campus--Fifth grade hallway on upper level

R2 Community Conversations

Gullah Guest Speaker

Guest speaker Gervonder Brown shared about the Gullah/Geechee traditions and culture with 3rd graders today. She taught them how to greet each other in Gullah, sing traditional songs like I Done, Done What You Told Me to Do, a dance while singing Fanga Alafia Ashe! Ashe!, the tradition of the sweet grass basket, how to crab in the sea islands, and vocabulary words like "chillun" and "membua". She also is a storyteller and told a story about a fox and crow. This was a great way to learn more about South Carolina history!

Upcoming Assessment Dates

Please note the dates for assessments.

• February 29-March 4: District Writing Assessment (2nd-5th Grades)
• March 7-11: Testing Window for Spring MAP Math and Reading (3rd-5th Grades)
• March 14-18 Testing Window for Spring MAP Math and Reading (2nd Grade)
• April 26: SC Ready Writing/Grammar (3rd-5th Grades)
• April 27: SC Ready Reading (3rd-5th Grades)
• May 3: SC Ready Math (3rd-5th Grades)
• May 11: SC PASS Science (4th and 5th Grades)
• May 12: SC PASS Social Studies (4th and 5th Grades)

LCE has the FORCE...

Administration from both campuses dressed as Star Wars characters thanks to students collecting pledges from all 50 states! 

We had another great year with Boosterthon! Thanks for your support!

Publix Partners Cards

Publix Partners cards are available at both campuses in the front office area. Please pick up one the next time you are in the building. Each time you shop at Publix, have them scan the card and a percentage of the total purchase is donated back to the school. What a great way to support LCE without doing anything other than shopping!

Kindergarten Enrollment

11:30 Dismissal this Friday

Dismissal at 11:30 on Friday, February 12 for Teacher Collaboration

Family Fun Night

Coming next Friday, February 19th...Family Fun Night at Lower Campus from 5:30-7:30.  We will have BINGO and an assortment of prizes. We will kick off the evening with the opening of our Book Fair from 4-6. There will be Rita's, Chick-Fil-A and Cici's Pizza available for purchase. This is a FREE event. 

Don't miss all the FUN! 

February Service Learning Projects

Our Service Learning Projects for this school year have been focused on helping those in our community who have been affected by the October flood. Most recently, we've been collecting non-perishables. Thank you so much for giving to Harvest Hope Food Bank! 

Starting in February, Lower Campus is sharing the “LOVE” of Reading!

Richland 2 has created a reading program called Ready to Read. The district’s goal is to collect enough books (roughly 35,000) to provide Preschool - 2nd grade students with ten new or gently used books for summer reading.

In order to accomplish this, we are asking Lower Campus students to donate new or gently used books for 12 district schools.  Please place them in the drop box near the Lake Carolina kiosk.

For the month of February, the LCE Upper Campus student body will write letters and create cards for the first responders in our area. These men and women devoted countless hours toward flood relief and continue to work on a daily basis to keep us safe. We will be making our cards here at school, but if you would like to participate at home as well, we will be happy to include your letters of gratitude with ours. We are excited to thank these local heroes and show our appreciation!

SIC is collecting gently used uniforms

Gently used uniforms are being collected at the Lower Campus. Please make sure the uniforms are clean and stain free.

You can drop uniforms off in the front office. 

Dental Exams at Lower Campus

Message from Nurse Mishoe:
At the beginning of the school year, students were sent home with a blue sheet that parents were to fill out and return if they wanted their children to be seen by a dental hygienist here at the school. If you filled out one of these forms and sent it back to school with your child, they will be seen by Kelley Cato, Dental Hygienist next week. If you did not return the form with your child, and you are interested in your child being having an exam, please contact Nurse Mishoe and she will make arrangements for your child.

Nurse Mishoe 714-1300 ext 3010

100th Day of School

Students and teachers enjoyed celebrating the 100th day of school!

2nd Quarter Honor Roll Recipients

Congratulations to the students that achieved
honor roll for the 2nd quarter

Job Shadowing

We enjoyed having middle school students shadow
staff members at both campuses today. 

See more photos from today

Lego Robotics Team

Congratulations to the Lego Robotics Team for being awarded the "Rising Star" recognition after a recent competition.

Team Sponsors: Mr. Ed Gatzke and Ms. Liza Kibler
Students: Noah Kibler, Corbin McCollum, Joshua Jackson, Anna Grace Taylor, Kyle Berry, Ellie Gatze, Drew Gatzke

Talent Show Next Week

Talent Show is next week!

Monday, Feb 8th is K-3rd grade at Upper Campus @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday, Feb 9th is 4-5th grade at Upper Campus @ 6:30 PM

Admission is $1 per person age 5 and older.

DVDs of each night will be for sale for $5 after the shows are over. 

Email LCE.talentshow@gmail.com to place an order.

District Calendar Changes for 2016

Book Fair Volunteers Needed

The Spring Book Fair begins February 22 and we need a lot of volunteers for both Lower & Upper Campus. 

Please sign up via Volunteer Spot: http://vols.pt/pK3iSF

Thanks in advance for your help in making the 2016 Spring Book Fairs a success!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of the LCE PTO Volunteer Coordinators
Celeste Brown/Lower Campus - - chbrown04@gmail.com
Susie Watts/Upper Campus - - susieQwatts@gmail.com

Class & Club Pictures

Tomorrow all students will have their class pictures taken. We encourage everyone to wear solid uniform colors for their pictures. Club pictures will also be taken. Bring your best smiles!

Uniform shirt colors are: hunter green, navy blue, burgundy, or white

Uniform bottoms are: navy blue or khaki

Upcoming February Calendar Events

• 2/3: Class and Club Picture Day
• 2/8: K-3 Talent Show @6:30 Upper Campus
• 2/9: 4th and 5th Talent Show @6:30 Upper Campus
• 2/12: 11:30 Dismissal for Teacher Collaboration
• 2/15: School in Session: Inclement Weather Make-Up Day
• 2/19: PTO Family Fun Night @ Lower Campus with Book Fair
• 2/22-26: Book Fair

Summer Camp @ LCE Lower Campus

Talent Show

Monday, Feb 8th is K-3rd grade at Upper Campus @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday, Feb 9th is 4-5th grade at Upper Campus @ 6:30 PM

Admission is $1 per person age 5 and older.

DVDs of each night will be for sale for $5 after the shows are over.
Email LCE.talentshow@gmail.com to place an order.