Book Swap

It's book swap time! Students may begin bringing in gently used books to the media center from May 2 through 20. Students will be given a ticket for each book that is in usable condition. Upper campus students may bring a maximum of 10 chapter books (no picture books).

On May 26th, students can come to the media center to spend their tickets. This is a great way to get some books to read over the summer!

Congratulations Mrs. Woodley

Congratulations to Mrs. Woodley! 

Mrs. Woodley is being recognized as an Honorable Mention Teacher in the Conservation Teacher of the Year Program. Each school year, the District recognizes educators who have exhibited an outstanding commitment to conservation and environmental education. Great work Mrs. Woodley!

http://www.rcgov.us/Government/Departments/Conservation/SoilWaterConservationDistrict/YouthEducation.aspx

Gators of the Day

Mason Dembowski and Meredith Cadena were the lucky winners from Gator Fest! Mr. Dembowski was Principal for the day. He co-hosted the LCE Morning Show and led Lower Campus in a fire drill. Miss Cadena was the Media Assistant for the day. She sorted books, checked in books, and labeled materials for the Maker Spaces kits. Great job gators!

This Saturday---Sparkleberry Country Fair

Click here for more information

Turnaround Achievement Award

Congratulations to Xavier Glover, a second grade student and Cortez Brummel, a fifth grade student, for receiving the Turnaround Achievement Award for Lake Carolina Elementary Lower and Upper Campuses. This award is given to students that exemplify effort, perseverance, and commitment during the school year to overcome any challenges. The award ceremony and reception was held at North Springs Elementary on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. 

Sparkleberry Country Fair

Come out and enjoy the Sparkleberry Country Fair this weekend!

The cost is only $5.00 per car and all proceeds benefit Richland Two in the form of Teacher Grants and Student Scholarships.

Click here for more information about the fair!

Reminder---State Assessments for 3rd-5th Grades

Beginning tomorrow, students in grades 3-8 will be given the SC Ready Assessment in Writing, Reading/Grammar, and Math. Students in 4th and 5th grades will also take the SC PASS Assessment for Science and Social Studies. All assessments will be in administered online.

Tuesday, April 26 - SC Ready - ELA (Writing/Grammar)

Wednesday, April 27 - SC Ready - ELA (Reading)

Tuesday, May 3 - SC Ready - Math

Wednesday, May 11- SC PASS - Science (4th and 5th only)

Thursday, May 12 - SC PASS - Social Studies (4th and 5th only)

Reminders:

• Make sure your child has a good night's rest before a testing day.
• Have balanced, healthy breakfasts on the mornings of testing.
• Have your child(ren) to school on time.
• Avoid scheduling doctors' appointments and other out-of-school functions on testing days.
• Students may not bring any electronic devices to use during testing. This includes electronic book readers and cell phones.

Summer Camp at BMS for Rising 4th-8th Grade

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Register today! http://bit.ly/BMSCampRegistration

Contact: Mr. DeonAndre Richardson for more information

drichardson@richland2.org

(803) 691-6850 ext. 85218

Spring Picture Day

Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day

Mother/Son Fun Night

LCE Mother/Son Fun Night

Friday, May 6, 2016 from 5:30-8:00pm

Mothers, aunts, grandmothers, or anyone with a special boy is invited to spend a fun filled night full of cosmic putt-putt, video games in a game truck, limbo, and more. Pizza, dessert, and drinks will be provided. 

Don’t forget to wear white or neon colored clothes to glow in the dark!

Join us in the Lake Carolina Upper Campus Gymnasium 

Tickets are one per family (mother/son or sons) $40.00 through May 4, 2016. 

Purchase tickets online: http://lceptogamenight.eventbrite.com

or 

Print off the FLYER and return it to the school

Volunteers Needed

During Teacher Appreciation week (May 2-6) we are recognizing our awesome LCE teachers with a luncheon and we need your help (details below).  To volunteer, please sign up by using the Volunteer Spot link at http://vols.pt/Uc7kog. Thank you!

*LCE Lower Campus Homemade Dessert - - Monday, May 2
10 Volunteers Needed
Each volunteer needs to deliver at least 1 dozen HOMEMADE treats to the Lower Campus by 10am on Monday, 5/2. Please plate/box in a disposable dish or wrap individually.

*LCE Upper Campus Homemade Dessert - - Wednesday, May 4
10 Volunteers Needed
Each volunteer needs to deliver at least 1 dozen HOMEMADE treats to the Upper Campus by 10am on Wednesday, 5/4. Please plate/box in a disposable dish or wrap individually.

*LCE Upper Campus Lunchroom Volunteer - - Wednesday, May 4
2 Volunteers Needed

Summer Camps

Looking for a summer camp in the area?
Check Richland Two's Pinterest board

6th Grade Blythewood Middle School Reminder

Blythewood Middle School is having their annual BMS Pathways to Success on Tuesday, April 19th at 6:00PM, beginning in the school gym. The previous orientation in January provided information for those families considering expanded choice, while this program will be focusing on making a successful transition for those students and their parents who will be attending Blythewood Middle this fall.  You will learn about summer opportunities like the BMS JumpStart Camp, BMS Charger Pride Summer Enrichment and afterschool program, receive information about the summer reading activity, the 6th grade supply list, and information about enrichment offerings.  Additionally, you will find out what Charger Kick-Off is all about and how you can receive information and keep in touch.

The evening provides an opportunity to visit the 6th grade area classrooms and meet the teachers. Our goal is to provide tools for a smooth transition from elementary school to the middle school.  We are looking forward to meeting and working with you soon.

Mrs. Greta Carter ~ 6th Grade Administrator

Cub Scout Pack Meeting & Spring Round Up

Join Pack 337 for a Pack Meeting and Child fingerprinting session hosted by the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

When: April 19 at 6:30pm

Where: Lake Carolina Lower Campus Multipurpose Room

Who: Kindergarten - 4th Grade Boys and Families

Click here for more information

5th Grade Promotion Ceremonies

5th Grade Promotion Ceremonies

at Upper Campus

Friday, May 27, 2016

8:45 AM - Jones(Santiago), Scriven, Holmes, Smarr

10:30 AM - Earle, Hood, Moses

Purpled Up

Lake Carolina Elementary students and staff "purpled up" today to show our support of all military families and their children. Our school has over 200 students that have military parents.

The lower campus gave  'Hero Packs' and the upper campus gave 'Purple Up!' bags to military students.

Thank you to all of the military families for your service and sharing your children with us!

Lower Campus was highlighted on WISTV - See Video Clip

See pictures from Purple Up

Upper Campus Media Center Apprentice

Caroline Cadena stamping and adding stickers to new books for the media center at Upper Campus.  Caroline won the auction at Gator Fest to be the Media Center Apprentice with Mrs. Ryan.

Annual Student Information Update

The Annual Student Information Update process has started. This process includes 3 things:

1. Providing annual proof of residence

2. Verifying student information

3. Reviewing and completing parent/guardian.

This is a requirement of everyone that has a student attending any Richland Two school.

To prevent delays in scheduling your child’s classes for the 2016–2017 school year, please complete this process as soon as possible.

To get started updating your student information and providing proof of residence for the 2016-2017 school year:

Login to Parent Portal

OR

Visit https://parents.richland2.org. 

If you do not have a Parent Portal account you will need to create one to complete the process.

3rd Quarter Honor Roll List and Recognition

Students will be recognized for achieving 3rd quarter honor roll on the morning show at Upper Campus. The morning show begins at 8:10am.

3rd Grade: Tuesday, April 19
4th Grade: Wednesday, April 20
5th Grade: Thursday, April 21

3rd Quarter Honor Roll List

Surprise!

Kylee Otto, a 3rd grader, and Addison Otto, a 1st grader, had a great surprise in class when her dad returned from overseas deployment. It was a wonderful reunion for this military family!

"Purple Up" Segment on WIS Friday Morning

Michal Higdon, of WIS TV, filmed a segment at Lower Campus today that will highlight all that we do for military children thanks to the DOD Grant we were awarded. The segment will air Friday morning during the Sunrise show, once during the five o'clock hour and again during the six o'clock hour.

Gator Games T-shirt Orders Due Tomorrow

Gator Games T-shirt order are due Friday, April 15th! 

Shirts are $10.00. Make checks payable to Lake Carolina Elementary.

Order Form

Support Our Military Families

Remember to wear purple this Friday to show your support for military and veteran children. April is Month of the Military Child and purple is the signature color that is the combination of all the colors in the branches of the military.

Service Learning @ Upper Campus

Our latest Service Learning Project at the Upper Campus  involved every student writing a letter or making a card for the first responders that worked in the Columbia area during the flooding this past October. We wanted to show these local heroes our appreciation for their countless hours toward flood relief and their continued work to keep us safe each day. 

Gator Girls on the Move

Twenty-nine students from the Gator Girls on the Move club participated the Youth Palmetto Half Marathon that was held on Friday, April 8th at the Village of Sandhills. 

Special thanks to the parents and school staff that joined the club in this event.

Congratulations and great job girls!

Golf Cart Winner!

Congratulations to Tara Bines, the winner of the Golf Cart!

Gator Fest Pictures

 Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy Gator Fest! 

Special thanks to the PTO, faculty and staff! We couldn't have had a successful event without your support!

View Pictures Here

3rd Quarter Honor Roll Recognition

Students will be recognized for achieving 3rd quarter honor roll on the morning show at Upper Campus. The morning show begins at 8:10am.

3rd Grade: Tuesday, April 19
4th Grade: Wednesday, April 20
5th Grade: Thursday, April 21

State Assessment Information for Grades 3-5

For the 2015-16 school year, students in grades 3-8 will be given the SC Ready Assessment in Writing, Reading/Grammar, and Math. Students in 4th and 5th grades will also take the  SC PASS Assessment for Science and Social Studies. All assessments will be in administered online. 

Please see the SC Ready Brochure, SC PASS Brochure and/or SC State Department of Education for more information.

Schedule

Tuesday, April 26 - SC Ready - ELA (Writing/Grammar)

Wednesday, April 27 - SC Ready - ELA (Reading)

Tuesday, May 3 - SC Ready - Math

Wednesday, May 11- SC PASS - Science (4th and 5th only)

Thursday, May 12 - SC PASS - Social Studies (4th and 5th only)

Reminders

1. Make sure your child has a good night's rest before a testing day.
2. Have balanced, healthy breakfasts on the mornings of testing.
3. Have your child(ren) to school on time.
4. Avoid scheduling doctors' appointments and other out-of-school functions on testing days.
5. Students may not bring any electronic devices to use during testing. This includes electronic book readers and cell phones.

GatorFest Tomorrow

Pictures from 2015 GatorFest

Gatorfest is TOMORROW! See you there!

LCE Lower from 5:00-8:00pm

Wristbands available for purchase at the gate.

Bring cash for  golf cart raffle sales and food vendors.

Visa, MasterCard, personal check and cash accepted at silent auction.

Blythewood Middle Rising 6th Grade Parent Meeting

Blythewood Middle School is having their annual BMS Pathways to Success on Tuesday, April 19th at 6:00PM, beginning in the school gym. The previous orientation in January provided information for those families considering expanded choice, while this program will be focusing on making a successful transition for those students and their parents who will be attending Blythewood Middle this fall.  You will learn about summer opportunities like the BMS JumpStart Camp, BMS Charger Pride Summer Enrichment and afterschool program, receive information about the summer reading activity, the 6th grade supply list, and information about enrichment offerings.  Additionally, you will find out what Charger Kick-Off is all about and how you can receive information and keep in touch.

The evening provides an opportunity to visit the 6th grade area classrooms and meet the teachers. Our goal is to provide tools for a smooth transition from elementary school to the middle school.  We are looking forward to meeting and working with you soon.

Mrs. Greta Carter ~ 6th Grade Administrator

Important Dates

APRIL
8 - GatorFest @ Lower Campus from 5-8PM, Report Cards Issued13 - 1st Grade to Strawberry Patch
14 - PTO Meeting with Chorus Concert @ Upper Campus at 6:30PM
15 - Purple Up Day; CD to Ballet; 3rd Grade to SC State Museum
19 - 3rd Grade Honor Roll Recognition at 8:10AM
20 - 4th Grade Honor Roll Recognition at 8:10AM
21 - 5th Grade Honor Roll Recognition at 8:10AM
22 - Spring Picture Day
26 - SC Ready Assessment - ELA Writing/Grammar (3rd-5th Grades)
27 - SC Ready Assessment - ELA Reading (3rd-5th Grades)
28 - Regular School Day
29 - 11:30AM Dismissal for Teacher Collaboration

MAY
3 - SC Ready Assessment - Math (3rd-5th Grades)
5 - 2nd Grade to Riverbanks Zoo
6 - Interims Issued, Mother/Son PTO Event
11 - SC PASS Assessment - Science  (4th and 5th Grades)
12 - SC PASS Assessment - Social Studies  (4th and 5th Grades)
13 - Gator Games
26 - LCE Eats Out
27 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremonies
30 - Memorial Day Holiday - No School

JUNE
1 - CD Splash Day
2 - 11:30AM Dismissal
3 - 11:30AM Dismissal; Kindergarten End of Year Program; Report Cards Issued; Last Day of School

Gator Games T-Shirt Orders

Order your Gator Games 

T-shirt today! 

All orders are due by 
April 15th. 

Shirts are $10.00. 
Make checks payable to 
Lake Carolina Elementary.

Order Form

Purple Up on Friday, April 15

Join the nation in celebrating

“Purple Up! For Military Kids” on April 15th

“Purple Up!” is an annual campaign sponsored by Operation Military Kids (OMK) in support of our military children.This year’s designated national “Purple Up! For Military Kids” date is April 15, 2016.

On this day, schools across the nation will plan events that recognize and show appreciation for military students. Richland Two students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear purple on April 15th as a visible way to show support and thank military children for their resilience and sacrifices.

GatorFest--This Friday

Friday, April 8

5:00-8:00pm @ LCE Lower Campus

Purchase wristbands for $20 per child (no family pays over $40)

All kids are welcome. Adults are free.

Photo Booth - Inflatables- Rock Climbing Wall - Bungee Run -Train Rides - Hair Painting - DJ - Face Painting - Petting Zoo - Balloons - Video Truck - Foam Dance Pit - Silent Auction - GOLF CART RAFFLE - Food available for purchase

 Wristband Order Form

Online Wristband Order

Golf Cart Raffle Ticket Info

(Before April 8, Raffle tickets available for purchase at front office of both campuses.)