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Volume 3, Issue 21 January 31, 2013

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

LMES Chorus to Perform Food Drive Book Fair Cafeteria Notes Dam Walk Career Fair Upcoming Arts Events Nurses Notes Girls on the Run Lego Enrichment PTO Winterfest Dining for Dollars 4 3 3 2 2 2

Principals Column
Yesterday, we had a busy morning reviewing our emergency drills. Our students did a wonderful job of following instructions for our fire, tornado, earthquake and intruder drills. Students were informed prior to each drill what to expect. No role playing occurred during any of our drills, only practice of procedures. January has come and gone very quickly. As we say goodbye to January, we look forward to a very busy February. For a short month we have managed to squeeze in a lot of fun and exciting activities and events. You dont want to miss anything so be sure to watch Paw Print and our webpage for all of the upcoming activities. If havent visited the school lately, you might have missed the Winter Wonderland being set up in Rainbow Island. Our PTO has been hard at work planning a wonderful Winterfest for February 22nd. Our students have taken an active role in helping to decorate the winter scene. The art classes have been making snowflakes to decorate the trees. It may feel like spring outside, but we are still celebrating winter indoors. You should receive a flyer today detailing all of the fun activities for that night. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for an evening of fun.

Calendar of Events:
FEBRUARY 1 2nd Grade Heritage Day First Friday Food Drive National Wear Red Day 2 4-8 5 6 LMES Chorus Performs at USC Hockey game MAP Testing for selected students 1st Grade 100th Day Celebration K5 In-House Field Trip 18 12 13 8 2nd In-House Field Trip 3rd In-House Field Trip PTO program & 3rd Grade Performance 7 pm EARLY RELEASE DAY 11:40 am Broadway for Kids Rehearsal 11:40 am - 2:00 pm STUDENT HOLIDAY Presidents Day

LMES Chorus to Perform at USC Hockey Game

The LMES Chorus will sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Feb 2, 2013 USC vs. UNC-Wilmington Ice hockey game! We will be able to skate from 2-4pm for $5.00. This includes the chorus member's skates and ticket into the hockey game! The game begins at 4:15pm. Parents will need to purchase a ticket for the

The Battle on the Dam is coming!

Mark your calendar for Saturday March 2, 2013 Students were given a green form to sign up to participate in the FREE Battle of the Dam event. Every Lexington/Richland 5 student that signs up and returns their form by Feb. 12th will receive a FREE Battle of the Dam t-shirt. Every student participating must have a walking buddy-marked on their form for the event. If walking buddies would like to receive a Battle of the Dam t-shirt they can order one for the cost of $10. Checks are made to D5FFEE. The walk on March2nd starts on the Irmo side of the Lake Murray Dam and finishes on the Lexington side at the Park. Vendors will be set up offering information about their goods and services. Trophies will be awarded to the schools (elementary, middle & high) with the greatest percentage of their student population participating. Last year Lake Murray won the Elementary participating level. Lets do it again. Lets show our district that we are dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle together. IF you have any question please contact Mrs. Plemmons or check out her website.

hockey game. Adult tickets are $6.00.

First Friday Food Drive February 1, 2013 Item of the month:

CANNED PASTA ITEMS

Cafeteria Notes:
Often our students will request additional items when purchasing a lunch. If you do not want your child to buy extras items with their lunch, please send a note indicating your wishes. Remember that when you are having lunch with you child you must bring bills no larger than a $20. The cafeteria cannot break large bills. Thank you for your attention to these matters.

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Career Fair Thank You!

On behalf of LMES, Mrs.Sitsch and Mrs. Hardage would like to extend our appreciation to all of our parents and community members that contributed to the annual Career Fair this week! Your willingness to share your time and talents helped to plant seeds of the future in the minds of our students. Thank you for investing in our students!

EXTENDED BOOK FAIR DATES Shopouronlinebookfair2/153/7!Ifyouorfamily

memberscan'tmakeittoourBookFair,helpsupportour schoolbyshoppingonline.Moneyraisedhelpsour schoolpurchasenewlibrarybooksandsupportsreading programs.Byshoppingtheonlinebookfair,youcan: Sendwishliststofamilyandfriends. Browseanexpandedbookselection. Haveordersshippedfreetotheschool.

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Lake Murray Celebrates the Arts

February 21st LMES School Wide Art Show and Broadway Show!
6:30 & 7:30 pm

Girls On The Run (3-5 grade girls) Sign Ups

YEAH!!! We got two great student teachers, Miss Lesky and Miss Maynard who have stepped up to coach the our Girls On The Run site for the spring. The spring session will be Feb. 12 April 27. The session will end with the Heart and Sole 5K. They will meet every Tuesday and Thursday afterschool until 3:45. If you would like to sign up you can go to https://portal.begreatacademy.com/login.aspx?ReturnUrl=% 2fAccount%2fPayments.aspx You will need to registrar for GOTR through the Boys and Girls website link. After you register as a Boys and Girls member you will be given the option to sign up just for GOTR. Deadline to join GOTR is Feb. 6th. There will only be 12 spaces for the spring session.

Nurses Notes February is National Heart Month

Do you know how to keep your heart strong? The heart is a muscle and should be exercised to help keep it healthy and strong. To keep your heart healthy and strong you should be physically active for 30 minutes or more a day. A normal heart beats between 50 and 99 times per minute when you are resting. This heart rate gives a good indication of cardiovascular fitness. As you get in better shape your resting heart rate will go down because your heart is healthier. Regular physical activity not only strengthens your heart it also helps control your weight. Being overweight increases the risk of heart disease, raises blood cholesterol, and elevates blood pressure and risk of diabetes. It doesnt matter how you move, as long as youre physically active. Move until you breathe hard or break a sweat and you will be doing great things for your body and physical health. Being physically active improves your sleep and gives you a better attitude and extra energy boost during the day. Fueling your brain with physical activity before starting your homework can help improve your concentration and focus. Grab a friend and work out together, take a walk, jump rope, swim, play a team sport. Make stretching a part of pre and post workout sessions. It helps improve your balance which enhances coordination and athletic performance. By choosing to be healthy and making healthy choices you will feel better. So start making healthy choices today and be physically active. Visit the American Heart Association for more information and activities for kids http://www.heart.org

ATTENTION 2ND & 3RD GRADE STUDENTS: Interested in Lego Enrichment?

Second and third grade students have the opportunity to sign up for a Lego Enrichment class that will be held on Wednesdays from 2:40 - 3:40 pm beginning February 20th for six weeks. Ms. Smith, one of our AGP teachers, will teach the students how to program Lego models using Lego We Do software. The class will be limited to twelve students and selection will be based on lottery which will be done on February 8th after students are dismissed. Parents will be responsible for student pick up at the bus loop at 3:40 pm. If you are interested in participating in this enrichment opportunity, please email mlaforce@lexrich5.org before February 8th. Parents will be notified of the child's status in the enrichment class by email by February 14th.

Lake Murray Elementary School

1531 Three Dog Road Chapin, SC 29036
Phone: 803-476-4600 Fax: 803-476-4620
http://www.lexrich.org/LakeMurray.cfm

Claire D. Thompson, Principal

cthompson@lexrich5.org

Wendy Stoudemire, Assistant Principal

westoude@lexrich5.org

Margaret LaForce, Administrative Asst. Principal

mlaforce@lexrich5.org

Lake Murray Elementary Mission Statement

Puppy Paws to Eagle Claws Our mission at LMES is to nurture children, empowering them to think critically and creatively as they seek knowledge and embrace challenges.

Thank You To our wonderful PTO Business Partner Patrons

PTO News Corner

Silver Paw:
Bug Depot Termite & Pest Control Ekman Orthopaedics Initials Inc., Shelagh Cobb Vellas Chapin Zestos Chapin

LMES Winterfest
Friday, February 22, 2013 5:30-8:30 PM Join us for some Frosty Fun! Winter-themed Activities, Games, Silent Auction and More!

Dining for Dollars

PTO Spirit Nights Grouchos in Chapin Feb. 19 (Dine at Grouchos on the 3rd Tuesday of each month through May for Spirit Night.) El Poblano Feb. 26 (Dine at El Poblano on the 4th Tuesday of each month through May for Spirit Night.)

Gold Paw:
AVSX Technologies Trevetts: Web, Design, Print Arrow Exterminating We hope you will take time to support these businesses who have supported our school.