Welcome to Lemira Elementary School
The Lion’s Den Week at a Glance:
Principal Gregg’s Updates
Each week, activities and events for the week are posted through our weekly newsletters. Please click on the link to access the latest information.
Oct. 4th – Oct. 11th – https://secure.smore.com/n/4pzju
24-25 FERPA Letter: FERPA2425 Please read as it pertains to releasing of photos, award recognitions, etc. on social media sites.
State Guidelines: Statefedguidelines (2)
23-24 School Report Card Info: https://screportcards.com/overview/?q=eT0yMDIyJnQ9RSZzaWQ9NDMwMTAzMQ
Read to Succeed 3rd Grade Guidelines: R2S Initial Notification 2023 (1)
Volunteer Application (In order to attend field trips or volunteer at school, all are asked to complete the volunteer app online).
Procedures:
Direct Link: https://app.sterlingvolunteers.com/en/Candidates/Account/Register
Or, Sumter School District website (www.sumterschools.net).
Important Calendar Dates
Please read our weekly WAG. Plus, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and our School Website for the latest updates.
PreK Registration is still open. Apply today. You may call (803) 775-0658 for details
Documents Needed for registration:
Covid Updates:
School Improvement Council Parent Report 2023-2024
School Improvement Council Parent Report 2023-2024
Parents’ Right to Know:
English Copy: Parents_ Guardians Right to Know 2023-2024
Spanish Copy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yrJbSgWqK6VLEKga-MyRd8v1kqdI4q2bMSpd3LQ6TuU/edit?usp=sharing
Parent and Family Engagement Policy 23-24
Family Compact 23-24
Sprigeo – Reporting of Bullying
Uniform Announcement:
FERPA Letter
State Guidelines
Important information regarding Read to Succeed Act
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.
Sept. 30th – Oct. 4th – https://secure.smore.com/n/45rmz
Sept. 23rd – 27th – https://secure.smore.com/n/rk26p
Sept. 16-20th – https://secure.smore.com/n/rb6f3
2024-2025 Lemira Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to our 24-25 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Kenjeta Gavin. Ms. Gavin is a dedicated special services teacher at Lemira. She also serves as a special services team lead and member of our school’s leadership team. Ms. Gavin is known for her innovative practices, rapport with students and faculty, and the need to make learning experiences personalized for students.
Please access the following link for information on the School Improvement Council.
https://sic.sc.gov/sic-information/faqs-about-sics
Annual Report
Annual Report to the Parent:
Members
Teresa Mullins, Chair, Staff
Stephanie Gregg, Principal
Leslie Dowling, Assistant Principal
Nakia Boler, Parent
Shannon Cummings, Parent
Tonya Spann, Parent
Emilia Jackson, Staff
Marlene Levine, Staff
Timothy Boyd, Community Member (Giant Resource Recover – GRR)
Syleste Simmons, Community Member (Eastside Baptist Church)
Faith Keels, Community Member (Eaton Corporation)
The School Improvement Council will meet the 2nd Thursday of Each Month. Our Next Meeting Date is Oct. 12. 2023 @ 4:30pm.
Orientations:
Lemira Elementary School is excited to open its doors to students for the 2024-2025 school year. To kick off the school year, we will host our back to school bash and grade level orientations Tuesday, July 30, 3024. The event will take place from 6 – 7:30 p.m. for all grade levels (PreK – 5th). Class rosters will be available and posted. Lemira will be using its Title One funds to purchase students’ school supplies for the 24-25 school year.
We will also host a Jumpstart camp for all new students and families Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from 4:30pm – 5:30pm. All registered new students are asked to reserve their spots. Please visit our website for the registration link.
Instructional Day:
The first day of school is Thursday, August 1 for grades 1st – 5th. Thursday, August 8 is the first full day of school for prekindergarten and kindergarten students. Prekindergarten (CERDEP) teachers will utilize the week of August 1-7 to conduct the academic portions of the GOLD testing with a smaller group of students each day. Kindergarten teachers will also utilize the week of August 1-7 to conduct the academic portions of the KRA testing with a smaller group of students each day. Parents/guardians will be contacted by their children’s teachers to schedule an appointment time and date for testing.
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 2024-2025 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 23-24 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.
Lemira will use its Title One funds to purchase supplies for all students during the 24-25 school year. Students are asked to supply their own bookbag.
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
