Welcome to Lemira Elementary School
The Lion’s Den Week at a Glance:
End of the Year Award Ceremonies
2nd Grade Ceremony Part 1; 2nd Grade Ceremony Part 2
3rd Grade Ceremony Part 1; 3rd Grade Ceremony Part 2
5th Grade Ceremony Part 1; 5th Grade Ceremony Part 2
Upcoming Events for the 22-23 School Year
Summer School
Monday, June 5th – Thursday, June 29th
Jump Start Camp (All New Students to Lemira)
August 1st
(4:00pm – 5:30pm)
Back to School Bash
(All Returning and New Students)
August 1st
(6:00pm – 7:30pm)
School Improvement Council Parent Report 2022-2023
School Improvement Council Parent Report 2022 – 2023
22-23 Parents’ Right to Know:
English Copy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fxl9-6aViloCj4qU4N4XRZgQksKA5r_nCGYS1QofYyc/edit?usp=sharing
Spanish Copy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yrJbSgWqK6VLEKga-MyRd8v1kqdI4q2bMSpd3LQ6TuU/edit?usp=sharing
Parent and Family Engagement Policy 22-23
Family Compact 22-23
Sprigeo – Reporting of Bullying
Uniform Announcement:
22-23 FERPA Letter
SSD Link: https://sumterschools.net/2021-22backtoschool/covid-19-updates/
Sumter School District is suspending contact tracing and close contact quarantine practices as of Thursday, March 10, 2022. This change in procedure is in accordance with the recently updated COVID-19 Guidelines issued by SCDHEC on February 2, 2022. Data from the last two weeks indicates that no district schools or locations have had 10 percent or more of their students or staff absent due to COVID-19.
The attached SCDHEC guidelines will remain in effect unless the school or district location has 10 percent or more of students and staff absent due to COVID-19. If this 10 percent threshold is met or exceeded for two consecutive weeks, the contact tracing and quarantine requirements will have to be reinstated.
Lemira Elementary
It is indeed a pleasure to collaborate with our students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders as we strive to do what’s in the best interest of students. Our mission to motivate, inspire, and educate all students to be college and career ready. Please feel free to contact the school for any questions or concerns.
Principal: Mrs. Stephanie Gregg, ED.S
Assistant Principal: Ms. Leslie Dowling
Guidance Counselor: Mrs. Nakia Carter
Address: 952 Fulton Street, Sumter, SC 29150
Phone: 803 775-0658 Fax: 803 778-2730
School Day: 7:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
http://lme.sumterschools.net
Each week, activities and events for the week are posted through our weekly newsletters. Please click on the link to access the latest information.
Week of May 22nd – May 26th – https://www.smore.com/e6g8b
Week of May 15th – May 19th – https://www.smore.com/7p0b6
Week of May 8th – May 12th – https://www.smore.com/e25ug
Week of May 1st – May 5th – https://www.smore.com/adhgv
Week of April 24th – 28th, 2023 – https://www.smore.com/28r65
Week of April 17th – April 21st, 2023 – https://www.smore.com/0ae4g
Week of April 3rd – April 6th, 2023 – https://www.smore.com/he1tp
Week of March 27th – March 31st – https://www.smore.com/2crhq
Week of March 20th – March 24th – https://www.smore.com/y4v20
Week of March 13th – March 17th – https://www.smore.com/83vty
Week of March 6th – March 10th – https://www.smore.com/p7wta
Week of February 27th – March 3rd: https://www.smore.com/fykvu
February 20th – February 24th, 2023 –https://www.smore.com/zkhs8
Week of February 13th – February 17th, 2023 – https://www.smore.com/0m6pf
Week of February 6th – February 10th, 2023 – https://www.smore.com/908qk
Week of January 30th – February 3rd, 2023 – https://www.smore.com/4dxqa1
Week of January 23th – 27th – https://www.smore.com/n5tw9
Week of January 17th – 20th: https://www.smore.com/vub9h
Week of January 9th – 13th: https://www.smore.com/e6pbr
Week of Jan. 2 – 6th: https://www.smore.com/dm4h1
Week of Dec.12 – 16th: https://www.smore.com/2t6hy
Week of Dec.5th – 9th: https://www.smore.com/gw2am3
November 14th, 2022 – November 18th, 2022 – https://www.smore.com/3du69
October 31st – November 4th, 2022 – https://www.smore.com/xr9yv
October 24th-28th, 2022 – https://www.smore.com/rn4kc
October 17th – 21th, 2022 – https://www.smore.com/spdb9
October 10th-14th, 2022: https://www.smore.com/dpvk3
October 3rd – 7th, 2022: https://www.smore.com/vmg56
September 26th – 30st, 2022: https://www.smore.com/4khg7
September 19th – 23rd, 2022: https://www.smore.com/ur3qv
August 8th – 12th: https://www.smore.com/8vgtn
August 15th – 19th: https://www.smore.com/67×25
August 22nd – 26th: https://www.smore.com/8dyph
August 29th – September 2nd: https://www.smore.com/x3fuv
September 5th – 9th, 2022 https://www.smore.com/ht3mf
September 12 – 16th https://www.smore.com/e2s4q
2022-2023 Lemira Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to our 22-23 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Sarah Bell! Ms. Bell is a dedicated 1st grade teacher at Lemira. She values building nurturing relationships with students and creating a productive learning environment that fosters high expectations.
Please access the following link for information on the School Improvement Council.
https://sic.sc.gov/sic-information/faqs-about-sics
22-23 Annual Report
Annual Report to the Parent: Annual Report 2022-2023revised (2) (1)
Members
Teresa Mullins, Chair/ Parent
Stephanie Gregg, Principal
Leslie Dowling, Assistant Principal
Nakia Boler, Parent
Emilia Jackson, Parent
Kwitenia B. Holland, Teacher
Tonya Henry, Teacher
Kenjeta Gavin, Teacher
Timothy Boyd, Community Member
Cynthia Josey, Community Member
Orientations:
Lemira Elementary School is excited to open its doors to students for the 2022-2023 school year. To kick off the school year, grade level orientations and the Back to School Bash will be held Thursday, August 11th. Both will occur from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Class rosters will be available and posted. In addition, the school supply wish list for the 2022-2023 school year has been posted on the school’s website and will be available at the orientation. We look forward to an exciting year of learning and growing!
Instructional Day:
The first day of school is Monday, August 15th for grades 1st through 5th. Monday, August 22nd is the first day for Prekindergarten and Kindergarten. Instruction begins daily at 7:30 a.m. for all grade levels. Students should arrive on campus no earlier than 6:50 a.m. and no later than 7:30 a.m. to avoid being tardy. Chromebooks will be used for the 2022-2023 school year. Students are encouraged to bring charged laptops to school on a daily basis. If you are in need of technical assistance, please call the school for technical support.
Schoology:
Schoology is the learning management system that all classrooms use to house classroom assignments, projects, and homework. Please check Schoology on a daily basis to stay abreast of your learner’s daily class requirements and classroom announcements.
Parent Portal:
Parent Poral is the student information system that allows parents to have real time access to their students’ grades and attendance. Please check daily to track your student’s academic and attendance progress. Link: https://powerschool.sumterschools.net/public/home.html
If you are need of the sign in credentials (i.e username/password), please call (803)775-0658. Please ask for Ms. Nakia Carter (Counselor) or Ms. Terease Ingram (Attendance/Data Clerk).
Uniforms:
School uniforms are optional for the 22-23 school year due to the uniform shortage. Students are expected to follow the Sumter School District Dress Code Policy. https://ops.sumterschools.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2021/08/Sumter-Dress-Code.pdf
Sprigeo:
At Lemira, we have a zero tolerance for bullying. If your student is expressing concerns of bullying, please complete the Sprigeo report. Link: https://app.sprigeo.com/
Additional Parent Resources:
https://sumterschools.net/about-us/for-parents-and-students/
Office Hours:
If you are in need of assistance, office hours are from 6:50 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Drop-off/Pick-Up Procedures:
All students may be dropped off in the morning at the traffic circle in front of the school’s entrance on Fulton Street and exit on the Boulevard Road. Parents are reminded to not drop students off before 6:50 a.m. For student’s safety, parents are reminded not to drop their child off in the grassy area across the street from the school on Fulton Street. During pick-up, all car riders will be dismissed through the gate under the breezeway using their car number. Each student will be provided with numbered car tags and book bag tags. Parents arriving without a car tag number will be asked to go into the office to have their credentials verified. Parents will not be allowed to walk up to the car pick up gate to retrieve students, and students will not be permitted to cross Fulton street to walk to their rides, for safety is our number one priority. Please ensure your student is picked up no later than 2:45pm.
How can my child get a district-issued Chromebook?
• Sumter School District’s One-to-Global initiative provides a technology device for each student in grades kindergarten through twelfth grade.
• Students and parents without a district-issued Chromebook may check one out during scheduled dates at their child’s home school.
• Students who are having issues with technology will be provided with avenues to contact the school media specialist or Chromebook manager for technical support. This will include issues with internet, applications, software, and technology tools.
Emilia Jackson – Emilia.Jackson@sumterschools.net
Samantha Smith – Samantha.Smith@sumterschools.net
• If you are in need of additional technology support, click here to complete an IT Support Request. A systems technician will reach out immediately from 8 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday.
Chromebook Replacement Cost – see attached list with prices for Chromebook damages and replacement
