Welcome to Lemira Elementary School
This Week’s Updates
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update – 5.30.22
School Improvement Council Parent Report: Annual Report 2021-2022
Upcoming Events for the 22-23 School Year
Prek Registration Info: https://supportservices.sumterschools.net/pre-k/
Summer Reading Challenge: Sumter School District is partnering with Sumter County Library to beat the summer slide by challenging all students to read for at least 20 minutes a day. On average, students lose two to three months of learning over the summer. Beat this summer slide by engaging in reading all summer long. Use the hashtags below to snap a picture of your child reading and share to our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram page. Read on to discover more ways to have fun reading this summer!
#SumterStrong #ReadFor20 #StriveForFive
2022-2023 School Year Preparations
Important Covid-19 Updates – March, 2022
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.
It is important to note that any student or staff member who tests positive for COVID-19 or displays symptoms is still required to stay home from school and should report positive test results to their school.
Award Ceremonies 21-22 School Year
Second Quarter Academic Celebration video
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.
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update – 5.23.22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update – 5.16.22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update – 5.9.22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update – 5.2.22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update – 4.25.22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update – 4.11.22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update -4.4.22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update – 3.28.22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update – 3.21.22
The Lion’s Den- Principal Update 3.14.22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 3.7.22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 2.28.22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 2.21.22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 2/14/22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 2/7/22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 1/31/22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 1/24/22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 1/17/22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 1/10/22
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 12/13/2021
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 12/6/2021
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 11/29/2021
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 11/15/2021
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 11/8/2021
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 11/1/2021
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 10/25/21
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 10/18/21
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 10/11/21
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 10/4/21
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 9/27/21
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 9/20/21
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 9/11/21
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 9/6/21
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 8/30/21
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 8/23/21
The Lion’s Den – Principal Update 8/14/21
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
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
Ashleigh Morton, Teacher
Barney Gadson, Community Member
Gloria Showers, Community Member
Annual Report to the Parent: https://lme.sumterschools.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2016/02/Annual-Report-2021-2022.pdf
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 Kindergarten through Grade 5. Monday, August 22nd is the first day for Prekindergarten. 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 a requirement for Lemira Elementary students. The uniform attire consists of navy, black or khaki pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, or jumpers with polo shirts. Shirts must have a collar and can be any solid color (no stripes or other patterns).
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.
(To be Posted Soon)
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
We are continuing to enforce our uniform policy for the 2021-2022 school year. Your child will be expected to wear his/her uniform when we return to learning in school. Parents will be contacted and asked to bring replacement clothes for students out of uniform.
Lemira Elementary: Changes to updated routes will be posted
Route 209 Starts at 6:15 AM
Mooneyham Rd & Acres Ave — Curtis & Toby — Tullah & Curtis — Curtis & Waynick — Lynn Lane & Boulevard — Boulevard & Habitat — Boulevard Rd & Red Bay — Meadowbrook & Red Bay — 910 Radical Rd — Radical Rd. & McKeiver — 1091 McKeiver Rd.
Route 209 Starts at 2:15 PM
910 Radical Rd — McKeiver & Radical — 1091 McKeiver — Boulevard Rd & Red Bay — Boulevard & Habitat — Lynn Lane & Boulevard — Curtis & Waynick — Tullah & Curtis — Curtis & Toby — Mooneyham & Acres Ct — Red Bay & Meadowbrook
Route 227 Starts at 6:50 AM
Monroe & Lafayette — E Newberry & Kingman — High & Industrial — Cedar & Murray — Webb & Cedar — Webb & Clement — Webb & Ash — Royal & Silver
Route 227 Starts at 2:15 PM
Monroe & Lafayette — E Newberry & Kingman — High & Industrial — Cedar & Murray — Webb & Cedar — Webb & Clement — Webb & Ash — Royal & Silver
Route 238 Starts at 6:00 AM
207 Myrtle Beach Hwy — 311 Myrtle Beach Hwy — Paul & Ott — Reams & Fletcher — Walter & Fletcher — Melvin & Bradham — Florence Hwy & Glenwood Dr — Florence Hwy & Brewington Rd — Conway & Florence Hwy — 1930 Bishop Dr — Florence Hwy & 611 E Liberty St (Rytts Trailer Park)
Route 238 Starts at 2:15 PM
207 Myrtle Beach Hwy — 311 Myrtle Beach Hwy — Paul & Ott — Reams & Fletcher — Walter & Fletcher — Melvin & Bradham — Florence Hwy & Glenwood — Florence Hwy & Brewington Rd — Conway Dr & Florence Hwy — 1930 Bishop Dr — Florence Hwy & E Liberty St (Rhytts Trailer Park)
Route 239 Starts at 6:15 AM
977 Oswego Hwy — Salterstown & Unity Ct — Salterstown & East Calhoun — Clifton & Oswego Hwy — Oswego Hwy & Caslee St — 1170 Brewington Road — Blossom View & E Brewington — Cheyenne Tr & S Pike E (Iris Wind Trailer Park) — S Pike East & W Sherwood — S Pike East & Robin Hood — S Pike & Wellington
Route 239 Starts at 2:30 PM
S Pike & Wellington — S Pike E & Robinhood — S Pike E & E Sherwood — S Pike E & Cheyenne (Iris Winds MHP Park) — Blossom View & E Brewington — 1170 Brewington Road — Oswego Hwy & Caslee St — Clifton & Oswego Hwy — Oswego & Salterstown — Salterstown Rd & Unity Ct — Salterstown Rd & E Calhoun — 977 Oswego Hwy
Click on the following link to see the updated bus routes for the 2020-2021 school year for all schools.