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Robert Jackson Named Principal of Irmo Middle School Home Page Only Robert Jackson Robert S. Jackson, current assistant principal for instruction at Dutch Fork High School, has been named principal of Irmo Middle School, effective July 1, 2012. Jackson replaces Marie Waldrop, who accepted a job as the law enforcement instructor at the district’s new Center for Advanced Technical Studies. Jackson has more than 18 years experience in public education. He is currently a... more info Principal's Message 2/16/2012 Leaphart Elementary Dear Parents: I would like to thank everyone that participated in our Winter Fundraiser. We anticipate all fundraiser items being back the first week in March. We will notify you as soon as they arrive. Also, we hope to begin construction of our new basketball court shortly. We will keep you informed of our progress. This has really been a wonderful and exciting week for our students! On... more info LMC Health Screening @Leaphart on 2/29/2012 Leaphart Elementary Lexington Medical Center staff will be at LES on Wednesday, Feb. 29, from 7:30- 10:30 to provide free health screening. The screening is available to staff, their family members (18 years & older) as well as any other member of the community who would like to participate. Please see or call Nurse Bishop @ 476-4709 for appointment and/or information. Applications for Magnet Programs Online NOW Leaphart Elementary Lexington-Richland Five is accepting applications for the Leaphart Engineering Arts Program (LEAP), housed at Leaphart Elementary, and the Escolares Academy for gifted and talented students, housed at Harbison West Elementary. Click link below for further information. Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 2. Any elementary-aged child in the district may apply for the programs. A... more info Kindergarten Registration Begins 1/30/2012 Leaphart Elementary Kindergarten registration begins January 30th. If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2012, they will be welcomed at Leaphart Elementary School. Upon registration, you will need to provide important documentation. Please look under the "About Our School" to see what information you will need. ...more info 2nd Walk to School Day Planned Leaphart Elementary Leaphart Elementary School will participate in another Walk To School day on Wednesday March 7, 2012. This is being conducted in conjunction with SC Safe Routes To School where we have achieved the Silver Level Partnership. The walk will take place from Pivotal Fitness and proceed through the Seven Oaks Recreational Park just like our October Walk. Attached are the form(s) necessary for... more info The Battle on the Dam is March 3rd Leaphart Elementary The Battle on the Dam is coming! The walk starts on the Irmo side of the Lake Murray Dam and finishes on the Lexington Side at the Park where vendors will set up offering information about their goods and services. Closing ceremonies will take place there along with an opportunity to participate in Zumba! Trophies will be awarded to the schools (elementary, middle & high) with the greatest... more info 2011 Holiday Drives Irmo High School Irmo High Information regarding holiday philanthropic efforts and programs at Irmo High School... Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) "Hands That Help" Holiday Tree - We are asking for sponsors to purchase gifts or give a donation to purchase gifts for our less fortunate students at Irmo High School to bring a little joy into their lives during the holiday season. Trees are located in the... more info Alive at 25 program comes to Irmo High School Irmo High Alive at 25 is an early intervention program developed by the National Safety Council to prevent traffic violations, collisions, and fatalities. It is a 4 ½ hour defensive driving course that addresses the dangers of speeding, failure to use seat belts, using cell phones while driving, eating while driving, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and more. It focuses on the behaviors... more info Beta Club Summer Opportunities Chapin Middle Clemson University’s Summer Scholars offers a challenging, academic environment for gifted middle and high school students. Most programs are one week long, 7 days/6 nights, and consist of 4-5 hours per day of core academic curricula concentrated in the student’s area or course of interest. We hope that these courses can serve as an extension of the classroom and provide for individual student... more info NICKELODEON NEWS PROGRAM FEATURES CRMS STUDENTS CrossRoads Middle Nick News with Linda Ellerbee will once again feature several CrossRoads students. The episode "My Big Fat Failure!" will air Sunday, February 26, on Nickelodeon at 9:00 p.m. The network contacted CRMS while preparing a feature story about how adolescents first learn about failure and how they learn to overcome obstacles in their lives. The Nick News crew traveled to Columbia and interviewed... more info Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 CrossRoads Science Fair! CrossRoads Middle Congratulations to these students! Chemistry: 1st place- Ronald S., 2nd place- Corbin G. & Sarah F. Earth Science: 1st place- Savannah M. Engineering: 1st place - Taylor B., 2nd place - Will T., 3rd place - Hannah B. Life Science: 1st place - Eva H., 2nd place - Will C., 3rd place - Kori H. Physics: 1st place - Will G., 2nd place - Torran D, 3rd place - Alex M. Team 61 Beats A-Team in Hoops For Hearts Championship Game CrossRoads Middle Team 61 Hoops Mr. Nelson's TeamTime boys defeated the CRMS A-Team Friday, February 17, to become the school's Hoops For Hearts basketball champions. The boys, selected by their classmates to represent their TeamTime, won the student tournament and earned a chance to play the administrators in the final game. In addition to the tournament, the CRMS student body raised $956.75 for the American Heart... more info Lady Eagle Basketball ends a great season.... Chapin High This year the Lady Eagle Basketball Team finished 12-12 overall, 7-5 in the region. Seniors were Carissa D., Whitley M., Autumn L., Jenna D., Savannah F., and Rachel C. Juniors were Keri R., Elizabeth M., Ashley B., Rebekah M., Jamie P., and, Dorothy-Faye S. Sophomores were Shaleighya S. and Madyson W. Katie L. was the only freshman player. Team manager was Alexis W. The Varsity team was... more info Cyber Saturday Chapin Middle IT-ology announces Cyber Saturday for Middle School Students and Parents: Saturday, Feb 25th 9am-12pm IT-ology, 1301 Gervais Street, 1st Floor Theater FREE, space is limited, please contact Alicia Thibaudet at alicia.thibaudet@it-ology.org Please click below for more information. ...more info Child Development (4 year-old) Registration Underway Home Page Only School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties will begin the registration process for enrolling four year-olds in Child Development for the 2012-13 school year beginning March 5, 2012. Registration will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Potential Child Development students must be four years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2012. Parents of children meeting this eligibility... more info CHS Chamber Choir Homecoming Performance.... Chapin High The Chapin High School Chamber Homecoming Performance will be Thursday, February 23rd, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the sanctuary of St. Francis of Assisi here in Chapin. It is free and open to the public. The Chamber Choir has just returned from their annual Chamber tour. This year's tour included performances at the Chapel of Duke University and the National Cathedral in... more info CHS Chamber Choir Pasta for Pennies Harbison West Elementary HWES Student Council is sponsoring Pasta for Pennies fundraiser for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This organization provides money to help children suffering from blood cancers. We will be collecting spare change, dollars, and checks (made out to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society) to donate for this cause. Online donations are also accepted. Our fundraiser began on Monday, February 13th and will... more info Congratulations to Psychology Fair finalists.... Chapin High Mr. LeGrand hosted his annual Psychology Fair this week and the projects featured a wide range of interesting topics. The winning project, Alzheimer's was submitted by Jenna D. Second place went to Corbin D. and Dylan B. for Cannabis for the Cure? Doris B. and Catherine H. placed 3rd with PICA: Eating the Inedible. Rounding out the top five were Chase C. and Alex S. for Music Therapy and Jessica... more info Black History Program Harbison West Elementary Since February is Black History month, HWES has been taking the time to learn about important African-American artists, poets, musicians, athletes and more. On Friday, February 17th we celebrated this learning. Students performed poetry by Langston Hughes and sang "Lift Every Voice and Sing" as well as blues and gospel songs. There was presentation of artwork done in the style of African-American... more info Help CES win $1000 worth of books! Chapin Elementary Help CES win $1000 worth of free books from Rush's! You can vote for CES once a day from now until April 16th. Let's see how many votes CES can get! Click on the link below, find CES, and vote! ...more info MAP/PASS Testing Schedule - EOC and Exam Schedule Chapin Middle 2012 Spring MAP/PASS Testing, End of Course and Exam Schedules. Click on the file below to view the schedules. ...more info Safe and Sound Town Harbison West Elementary The first grade students at HWES were selected to participate in Safe and Sound Town offered by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. The goal of "SAFE & SOUND TOWN" is to educate every first grade student in Richland and Lexington County on the importance of developing proper safety habits. After they completed their trips as drivers and pedestrians, the children were given an assortment... more info Rotary Club Student Of The Month Harbison West Elementary Jasemine M. is the Lake Murray-Irmo Rotary Club's Student of the Month for January. She is in Mrs. Keisler's 4th grade class. She was recognized at a recent Rotary Club meeting. Way to go Jasemine! Junior Beta Club at HWES Harbison West Elementary The National Beta Club is the largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization in America. The junior division includes grades 5-9. Since 1934 The National Beta Club has awarded students national recognition for their high academic achievement while equipping them to be the leaders of tomorrow. The National Beta Club strives to develop four main qualities in students: achievement,... more info Applications for Magnet Programs Accepted Home Page Only Lexington-Richland Five is accepting applications for the Leaphart Engineering Arts Program (LEAP), housed at Leaphart Elementary, and the Escolares Academy for gifted and talented students, housed at Harbison West Elementary. Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 2. Any elementary-aged child in the district may apply for the programs. A parent information meeting for LEAP will be... more info Student Council Hosts Canned Food Drive Fundraiser for Relay for Life Dutch Fork High Student Council is hosting a canned food drive fundraiser for Relay for Life throughout the entire month of February. Cans may be donated directly to Mrs. Humphrey's room 202 or the front office in the designated orange "Canned Food Drive!" bin. We will be placing plastic bags with a note on each teacher's door for students to put their cans in. Student Council will come by at the end of the... more info Teacher of the Year Dutch Fork Middle Congratulations to Vernon Sava, World History teacher! Mr. Sava has been teaching for 8 years. In addition to teaching, he also serves on the PBIS Committee and is the Secretary for the PTSA. Mr. Sava, Teacher of the Year Mr Silver Fox Interest Meeting Feb 27th and 29th Dutch Fork High ATTENTION ALL GUYS: Mr. Silver Fox Interest Meetings: Feb. 27 and 29 Room 202 @ 3:40 pm Meeting is mandatory! Are you up to the challenge? Nike ReUSE-A-Shoe - Feb 1 - April 1 Oak Pointe Elementary OPES is teaming up with Nike ReUse-A-Shoe for a shoe drive. Bring your worn out athletic shoes and toss in the bins and not the trash. Nike can recycle shoes into new playgrounds, running tracks, football fields, basketball courts and more. (Athletic shoes ONLY (any brand), no damp or muddy shoes, no metal, cleats or dress shoes, no sandals or flip-flops.) Sponsored by OPES PTO. Ocean Science Team Wins Southern Stingray Bowl Dutch Fork High On Saturday, February 4th the DFHS ocean science A-team won first place in the Southern Stingray Bowl at Savannah State University and will compete in the national competition in Baltimore on April 19-22. The A-team members are: Shannon Roberson, Madeline Kowalski, Nicholas Kowalski,Ivana Chen and Seong-soo Lee. The DFHS B-team won third place in the region and for the first time ever took... more info Seven DFHS Students named National Merit Scholarship Finalists Dutch Fork High Of the more than 160,000 students who currently enter the National Achievement® Program each year, over 4,700 are honored. A group of about 3,100 Outstanding Participants are referred to colleges for their potential for academic success. A smaller group of about 1,600 are named Semifinalists, the only students who have an opportunity to advance in the competition for National Achievement... more info We Thank Mrs. Weaver During National School Counseling Week! Ballentine Elementary Mrs. Susan Weaver has done an outstanding job as Ballentine's School Counselor. We thank her and wish her all the BESt during National School Counseling Week! Kindergarten Registration River Springs Elementary Kindergarten Registration Begins January 30 School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties will begin enrolling five year-olds for kindergarten starting January 30, 2012. Registration will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. To register for kindergarten, your child must be five years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2012. Parents of children meeting this eligibility deadline should... more info CrossRoads Student's App Introduced on iPhone/iPad and Android Markets Home Page Only Payton L., a sixth grader at CrossRoads Middle, is the first student from Dr. Chris Craft's Media Technology course to have her app available internationally in Apple's "App Store." Payton's app provides information about the Lexington dance studio,"Chosen Dance Academy." Those who download the app will have access to information about the company's programs and instant access to the studio... more info Congratulations!! Harbison West Elementary We are pleased to announce our Teacher of the Year for 2012-2013 is Mrs. Abby Dreher, Kindergarten and our Support Employee of the Year for 2012-2013 is Mrs. Fran Lowman, School Nurse. Congratulations to you both!! Ms. Cynthia O'Reilly - IMS Webpage Teacher of the Month Irmo Middle Cynthia O'Reilly Congratulations to Cynthia O'Reilly, our IMS wonderful art teacher! Ms. O'Reilly has been chosen by our SIC for the Technology Award this month for her extensive web page! This award is sponsored by Ms. Patti Bridges! CrossRoads Student's App Introduced on iPhone/iPad Market CrossRoads Middle CrossRoads Student's App Introduced on iPhone/iPad Market Payton L., a sixth grader at CrossRoads Middle School in Irmo, SC, is the first student from Dr. Chris Craft's Media Technology course to have her app available internationally in Apple's "App Store." Payton's app provides information about the Lexington dance studio,"Chosen Dance Academy." Those who download the app will have... more info 2nd Annual Dam Walk 2012 Irmo Middle Please plan to join us in the District Five Health Initiative - the 2nd Annual Dam Walk on March 3. Danny and Jane Koon are the IMS contact parents for this wonderful event - you may reach Jane at 476-3600. ...more info February is Job Shadowing Month Irmo Middle Job Shadowing is a great time for your student to explore the world of work. October 28, 2011 – April 27, 2012 - Each year, Irmo Middle School students have the opportunity to participate in Job Shadowing. ...more info Course Fair Registration Night Irmo Middle IMS COURSE FAIR NIGHT Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Irmo Middle School Cafeteria 6:00 pm-7:15 pm ...more info Free Health Screening by Lexington Medical Center Dutch Fork Elementary Lexington Medical Center will be at DFES on March 5th to check blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and a few other blood tests. THIS IS FREE! This is such a wonderful and convenient service that LMC provides. Please call the DFES Health Room at 476-3906 to make your appointment today. LMC will be here from 7:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on March 5 in the Conference Room. You will need to... more info Irmo High Student Signing Day Irmo High National Athletic Signings: Boys Soccer Connor Dunbaker – Air Force Academy Andrew Ford – USC Upstate Matt Freeman – Clemson University Josh Jenkins – USC Upstate Lewis Teeple – Belmont Abbey (NC) Raad Wullner – USC Upstate Girls Soccer Gina Cox – Charleston Southern Abby Frick – Winthrop University Claire Kennedy – USC Beaufort Aubrey Jordan – USC Beaufort Football John... more info Spring Pictures Chapin Middle Mark your calendars, comb your hair, dress your best and let the photographer do the rest! Dutch Fork athletes sign college letters of intent Dutch Fork High Click the link to see our athletes sign their letters of intent. http://www.schsl.tv/dutchfork/events/29284 ...more info Battle on the Dam, March 3rd Lake Murray Elementary Mark your calendar for Saturday March 3, 2012 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. 15th 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... more info Kindergarten Registration Dutch Fork Elementary Kindergarten registration for the 2012-2013 school year is now underway. To enroll for 5 year kindergarten your child must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2012. Please bring the following documents with you when you come to register your child: Birth Certificate Certificate of Immunization 3 Proofs of Residence (2 current utility bills and 1 mortgage/tax statement) You will not... more info Second Annual Walk Across the Lake Murray Dam Home Page Only 2012 T-shirt design by Tommy T., Irmo High, 11th grade The District 5 Foundation for Educational Excellence, School District 5 of Lexington and Richland Counties, the Community Roundtable and Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission have partnered to offer the second annual Battle on the Dam. The event will be held on Saturday, March 3 beginning at the Irmo side of the Lake Murray Dam. The focus of the event is to encourage active lifestyles of students... more info The Battle of the Dam is March 3rd! Dutch Fork Elementary The Battle on the Dam is March 3rd The Battle on the Dam is coming! The walk starts on the Irmo side of the Lake Murray Dam and finishes on the Lexington Side at the Park where vendors will set up offering information about their goods and services. Closing ceremonies will take place there along with an opportunity to participate in Zumba! Trophies will be awarded to the schools (elementary,... more info Bi-Lo Math Night is February 23rd! Dutch Fork Elementary Bi-Lo Math Night promises to be a fun and exciting evening on February 23 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Why participate in Math Night? Here are a few good reasons: ~ To work with your child to complete fun math activities ~ To get a goodie bag ~ To receive a silver PAW for completed and returned math activities See you there! Please see related files below ...more info DFHS Student Chosen for 2012 Washington Youth Summit Dutch Fork High Bridgette Wellslager, a student at Dutch Fork High School has been selected to represent South Carolina as a National Youth Delegate to the 2012 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment at George Mason University. Bridgette joins a select group of only 250 students from all over the country honored with the opportunity for an intensive study of leadership in environmental science and... more info So You Want to be a Zoo Keeper Chapin Middle This interactive program introduces middle and high school students to the zoo keeping profession by way of a panel discussion with keepers and a behind-the-scenes look at their work. Participants should come with questions and a real desire to learn about this exciting career. Saturday, February 18, or Saturday, March 3, 2012, 10:30am – 12:30pm Please click on the file below for more... more info National Engineers Week-Open House at USC Chapin Middle Open House for K-12 at the USC College of Engineering and Computing - Sat. Feb. 25th, 2012 Please click on the file below for more information. ...more info Irmo High School Eleventh grader, Janay Chisolm, to appear in the State Finals Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest Irmo High Irmo High School Eleventh grader, Janay Chisolm has won a spot in the State Finals Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest. The competition will take place on March 3, at the Columbia Museum of Art. The winner of the state contest will advance to the Nationals this summer in Washington, DC and compete for $20,000 in scholarships. In December, Ms. Chisolm won the High School level of the... more info Career Day Chapin Middle Career Day: Wednesday, March 7th. Please contact Katie Yeoman @ 575-5717 if you have questions or are interested in volunteering. PowerSchool Parent Portal NEW Single Login Seven Oaks Elementary There is a New Single Sign-On Instructional Brochure available for Parent Portal. Click on the link below to access the brochure or go to the "For Parents" Tab on the Oak Pointe School Webpage. ...more info Rising 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Parent Meetings Chapin Middle Tuesday, April 10th, Parent Meeting for rising 7th/8th grade. Wednesday, April 11th, Parent Meeting for rising 6th grade. CMS Gym @ 6:30 pm. IHS senior selected for 2012 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band Irmo High Elliott Stewart, senior at Irmo High School has been selected to be a member of the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band. The band is composed of an elite group of musicians who will perform during halftime at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. A trumpet player with the Irmo High School Marching Band, Stewart will join 125 other high school senior... more info 2011 'Teen Read Week' at IHS Irmo High The Irmo High School library staff helped to make national “Teen Read Week”, November 14-18, very successful. Did you know that access to reading materials and dedicated time to read are two key factors in turning a non-reader into a reader? “We served lots of students and teachers last week, and we all had a lot of fun”, says Judith Head, lead Media Assistant. The numbers were astonishing when... more info Moms Make A Difference Harbison West Elementary Moms Make A Difference is a HWES program dedicated to mothers or female guardians of our HW students. The program provides an opportunity for students to have a little special time with their moms while everyone enjoys a light breakfast and moms learn about a topic of interest. Because of the number of moms and students, we divided the sessions by grade levels so everyone has the opportunity to... more info Cafeteria Fees Online- Nursery Road Elementary All Lexington 5 parents are now able to make on-line payments to their student's cafeteria accounts. link: https://paypams.com/HomePage.aspx Note to Parents and Teachers (Disclaimer): This page contains links to other sites. It is impossible to check every link to each site. Guided assistance with a responsible adult is always recommended when students are using the Internet. According to... more info We have an APP for that! CrossRoads Middle Did you know CrossRoads has a free app for Android and iPhones? That's right, if you have a Droid of any nature, or and iPhone, you can download the FREE CrossRoads app from the Android and iTunes Market. Just search for CrossRoads and look for the cougar face. Download the app (which was developed by students!) for quick and easy information about our school. Make sure to rate it too! HWES Online Suggestion Box Harbison West Elementary Harbison West's new online suggestion box is available for you to leave comments, suggestions, or questions about our school. You may remain anonymous or leave your contact information. Either way, we appreciate the time you took to complete the form. ICA Cheerleading Classes/Team Leaphart Elementary ICA Viking Cheerleading is a non-profit organization. Training is available for participation in performances and a future in cheerleading in school or college. Students can also join the ICA team. Many character traits are taught while having fun learning. This event is held on Sundays between 5pm and 7pm. Please see attached flyer for more information. ...more info IHS receives $500 math and science grant Irmo High Irmo High School was presented with a $500.00 math and science grant on November 22. Ms. Rachel Walter, Exxon Gas Station Supervisor on Piney Grove Road, presented the check to Principal Rob Weinkle. This store is one of thirteen stores owned in the chain of Anderson Oil Company out of Barnwell, SC. Ms. Walter nominated Irmo High School because of its’ tradition of excellence and outstanding... more info IHS Jacket Journal newsletter is now Paperless! Sign up to receive it today! Irmo High The Irmo High School newsletter, the Jacket Journal, is going green! To help the environment and save on printing costs, the Jacket Journal will no longer be mailed to households. Issues will now be sent to you by email, but you have to sign up to receive them! It’s easy – simply click on the “Subscribe to E-news“ button on the left-hand side of the school’s home page, just under the site... more info 4K Registration Begins March 5th Leaphart Elementary Kindergarten Registration Has Started! Ballentine Elementary We will be accepting Kindergarten registration for the 2012-13 school year beginning January 30, 2012. Please bring the following documents with you when you come to register your child: • Birth Certificate • Certificate of Immunization • 3 Proofs of Residence (2 current utility bills and 1 mortgage/tax statement) You will not be able to complete the registration process without the proper... more info Now Accepting Kindergarten Registration 2012-2013 Oak Pointe Elementary Please stop by your zoned elementary school to complete a registration form between the hours of 8:00am - 1:00pm. Children must be five years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2012. Bring all of the following items with you: legal birth certificate, current SC Certificate of Immunization or Medical or Religious Exemption, one property tax receipt and two current utility bills. PBIS at Leaphart Elementary School Leaphart Elementary PBIS is Positive Behavior Intervention System. What does this mean? PBIS is the application of evidence-based strategies and systems to assist schools in decreasing problem behaviors, increasing academic performance, increasing safety, and establishing positive school climates. For more information, please visit the site under the For Parents section of the website. Donations Needed for Pet Shelter River Springs Elementary Do you love dogs and cats? Well starting next Tuesday, February 21st, the Character Education Club will be collecting items to donate to the local pet shelter--"Pawmetto Lifeline." This is a place for abused or abandoned dogs and cats to get rescued and find a new home. Bring in any stuffed animals, cat or dog toys and blankets to give to these pets in need!!! They really need these things to... more info Congratulations to State Senior Beta Club participants.... Chapin High Twenty students attended the State Senior Beta Club Convention this past weekend.  Bergit V. placed 1st in Spanish, Patrick Rodgers placed 3rd in Science and Hayden S. placed 1st in Special Talent. Both Jr and Sr Beta Clubs have been invited to attend national competitions in June. Congratulations! River Springs Elementary RSES Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Gloria Cook and RSES Support Staff of the Year is Ms. Rosa Figueroa! Advertise in the RSES Yearbook River Springs Elementary ADVERTISE IN THE RIVER SPRINGS YEARBOOK!!! Help your business and your children…place an advertisement in the River Springs Elementary School yearbook OR submit a personal message to your student. Photos may be included. Please submit the ad (business card, photo, logo, etc) that you would like to appear in the yearbook along with a check made payable to RSES. Patrons will have a one line listing... more info Support Staff Employee of the Year Dutch Fork Middle Congratulations to Sherman Cannon, voted Support Staff Employee of the Year for 2012-2013. Mr. Cannon is one of our custodians and was chosen by his co-workers for his dedication to the school. He is admired by both the students and the faculty alike. Great job, Mr. Cannon! Mr. Cannon with last year's winner, Ms. Bouknight Kindergarten Registration Seven Oaks Elementary Kindergarten registration begins January 30th. If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2012, they will be welcomed at Seven Oaks Elementary School. ...more info Famous Author is Coming to CES! Chapin Elementary Award winning author, Meghan McCarthy, is coming to Chapin Elementary on February 22nd. As a writer of nonfiction picture books, her tagline is "nonfiction is fun!" She will spend the day here and talk with all of the grade levels about her job as an author and illustrator. For more information about the author, visit her website (link below). Or if you have questions, please contact Mrs.... more info RSES Family Night River Springs Elementary Get ready for the 2012 RSES Family Night on Thursday, February 23 at 6pm! There will be something for everyone - Bingo and prizes for the kids, a Silent Auction for the parents, and Chick-fil-A too! (pre-order form for meals coming soon) Don't miss out on this fun event!!! For more information or to volunteer please contact Michelle Lubaczewski at maui1996@sc.rr.com. ...more info IHS Senior chosen for National Youth Leadership Forum Irmo High Irmo High School senior, William Dowd, was chosen for and participated in the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security (NYLF/NS): Exploring American Diplomacy, Intelligence and Defense held at George Mason University in Washington, DC. This forum provides an intense and stimulating exploration of the field of government service for high school students. This six-day program introduces... more info Job Shadowing Program Chapin Middle Chapin Middle School's Job Shadowing program will begin on Monday, October 3rd and continue through Friday, April 27, 2012. All CMS students are eligible to participate in this career exploration activity. Job shadowing is a great way to learn more about a job you may be interested in pursuing in the future. It is very important that you follow the instructions and complete all of the forms... more info 4K Child Development Registration Begins Seven Oaks Elementary School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties will begin the registration process for enrolling four year-olds in Child Development for the 2012-13 school year beginning March 5, 2012. Registration will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. Potential Child Development students must be four years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2012. Parents of children meeting this eligibility deadline... more info Last Chance to Order a Yearbook! Irmo Elementary It is not too late to order a yearbook! Orders will be taken through the end of February. Hardback books are $31 and softbacks are $26. Make checks out to IES and turn in to your child's homeroom teacher. Don't miss out! Congratulations to Miss Chapin 2012.... Chapin High Sarah R. was named Miss Chapin 2012 at Saturday night's Miss Chapin Pageant. Kaylee B. was named Miss Senior, 1st Runner Up - Kelsey W., and 2nd Runner Up - Logan S. Elise W. was named Miss Junior, 1st Runner Up - Chicago B. and 2nd Runner Up - Emily G. McKenzie W. was named Miss Sophomore, 1st Runner Up - Alexis K., and 2nd Runner Up - Kanani L. Lee G. was named Miss Freshman, ... more info Miss Chapin 2012 Student Government Elections are just around the corner...... Chapin High Any student interested in running for a Student Government or Class Board position must plan to attend a mandatory meeting on February 23 at 3:45, in Ms. Brinkley's room, room 215. Election videos will be filmed on Monday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 6 from 3:15-4 p.m., in the library presentation room. Videos will be shown on Thursday, March 8 during MAST. Elections will be held on March 28.... more info Award Winning Author coming to RSES! River Springs Elementary Award Winning Author coming to River Springs Elementary! Meghan McCarthy is coming to River Springs Elementary on Thursday, February 23, 2012! Meghan McCarthy is a children’s book author and illustrator whose tagline is “Nonfiction is fun!” Her books have won various awards as well as appearing on several “Best of” lists for parents, teachers and students alike. We are very excited to be hosting... more info Applications for Magnet Programs Accepted Ballentine Elementary, Chapin Elementary, Dutch Fork Elementary, H. E. Corley Elementary, Harbison West Elementary, Irmo Elementary, Lake Murray Elementary, Leaphart Elementary, Nursery Road Elementary, Oak Pointe Elementary, River Springs Elementary, Seven Oaks Elementary Lexington-Richland Five is accepting applications for the Leaphart Engineering Arts Program (LEAP), housed at Leaphart Elementary, and the Escolares Academy for gifted and talented students, housed at Harbison West Elementary. Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 2. Any elementary-aged child in the district may apply for the programs. A parent information meeting for LEAP will be... more info Talented Artists River Springs Elementary Talent show 2012 is looking for talented artists! Submit a piece of artwork to be displayed the evenings of the talent shows. Please label with name and grade and hand your artwork in to the front office. All artwork is due by March 12. Any questions contact Tracy Hionis at theresahionis@bellsouth.net Springing for STEM Camp... Dutch Fork Middle hosted by IT-o-logy and presented by Allen University. The camp is FREE! Space is limited to 50 selected students. Applicants must submit a 3 minute video on YouTube answering the following question before applying: Describe your employable skills and tell us why you should be selected to participate in the STEM Camp. Click on the file below for an informational flier: ...more info Afterschool Activities and Events Leaphart Elementary *The First Annual Dutch Fork Fall Boy's Basketball Clinic will be held 10/15/2011 and/or 10/22/2011. There is a fee for this clinic. *Privotal Fitness is sponsoring a fun filled family event on Monday, Oct. 24th. *Seven Oaks Park is holding registration for Winter Sports. They will offer Wrestling, Indoor Socer, Junior Golf League, Boys Lacrosse and Basketball. Registration if from Oct. 18-Nov.... more info Submit Video Entries for This School's Got Talent Competition River Springs Elementary South Carolina’s Largest Student Talent Competition Welcomes Judges from Hootie & The Blowfish Talent Contest Winner to Headline South Carolina Teacher of the Year Celebration and Open BMW Charity Golf Tournament Concert Columbia, S.C. – The BB&T “This School’s Got Talent” competition is back! South Carolina’s most exciting, fan-voted, state-wide student talent contest is returning for its... more info Kindergarten Registration for 2012-2013 Chapin Elementary School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties will begin enrolling five year-olds for kindergarten starting January 30, 2012. Registration will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. To register for kindergarten, your child must be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2012. Parents of children meeting this eligibility deadline should bring the following to their zoned elementary... more info Class of the Week: Jan. 29 - Feb. 3 Dutch Fork Middle Teacher: Ms. Angie Ecrement Activity: Trench Warfare Lesson Class: World History 1B Observed by Mrs. Hogan (SS Coordinator) and Mr. Taylor Mrs. Hogan’s Comments: The highlight of the morning was Angie Ecrement’s trench warfare lesson. I am really impressed with how well she incorporates the kinesthetic, the audio and the visual and how well she manages her students. The... more info Ms. Ecrement and her class The Battle of the Dam Seven Oaks Elementary The Battle on the Dam is Saturday, March 3rd The walk starts on the Irmo side of the Lake Murray Dam and finishes on the Lexington Side at the Park where vendors will set up offering information about their goods and services. Closing ceremonies will take place there along with an opportunity to participate in Zumba! Trophies will be awarded to the schools (elementary, middle & high) with the... more info MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC Leaphart Elementary Mrs. Cindy Reeves, Leaphart's music teacher is asking for your support and effort to help put a plan in action. She is working on a special project and needs some supplies. Among the supplies needs are: shoe boxes, rubber bands, glue sticks, straws, clean PVC pipes, clean PVC couplers, ceral boxes, oatmeal boxes, plastic soda bottles, paper towel bubes, peanut or raisin containers, heavy paper,... more info Class of the Week: Feb. 5-10 Dutch Fork Middle Teacher: Felicia Kopelman SC Secession Round Robin Review Honors SC History Class 2B Observed by Rebecca Thompson Mrs. Thompson’s Comments: Mrs. Kopleman did an outstanding job from the beginning of this class to the end, but the highlight of the lesson was the round robin review. During this activity the students got up in two rows facing one another, and Mrs. Kopelman gave... more info Ms. Kopelman and her class Graduation pictures for kindergarten and 5th grade Chapin Elementary Kindergarten and 5th grade parents mark your calendars! CES will have Cap and Gown Pictures made for K and 5th grade students. Locally owned Carolina Shutterbug Photography will be here on April 19th. Packages range from $28-$43. Ordering information will be sent home to parents closer to the date. CHS Wrestlers heading to state championship.... Chapin High After a hard fought victory last night the Eagle wrestling team heads to the State Championship this weekend. The Eagle team battled the St. James Sharks and came up on top with a final score of 33-32. The team will wrestle Belton-Honea Path at Dreher High on Saturday, Feb. 11th for The AAA State Title. Way to go Eagles. ...more info 2nd Annual Battle of the Dam Walk Dutch Fork Middle The walk is scheduled for March 3rd. Registration forms are in the front office. Theeadline to register is Feb. 15th. T-shirts are being offered to employees and employee family members for $5.00. You may register to walk only, without purchasing a t-shirt or you may purchase a t-shirt without walking. Announcements will be made to the students periodically over the next few weeks.... more info PTA Donut Sales Seven Oaks Elementary Buy your fresh Krispy Kreme Donuts in the morning carpool line! Talent Show is March 9th! Irmo Elementary This year’s Talent Show will be presented on Friday, March 9th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Crossroads Middle School cafeteria. ...more info Jump Rope for Heart Seven Oaks Elementary March 6-8 in the PE Center Varsity Cheerleaders recognized..... Chapin High Wednesday, Feb. 8, the Varsity Cheerleaders will be recognized in the Senate and the House of Representatives for winning the 3A Competitive Cheer Championship. March 7, 2012 is the Inaugural SC Walk to School Day Dutch Fork Middle International Walk to School Day, held every October, has become wildly popular. In fact, South Carolina had so many schools participate in the fall that we ranked 6th in the country for the most participating schools! SC Walk to School Day will provide the opportunity to continue this momentum. Please click on the file below for more information: ...more info Battle on the Dam 2012 Irmo Elementary Battle on the Dam 2012 will be held on Saturday, March 3rd, 9 a.m. on the Lake Murray Dam. Irmo Elementary had the most student participation last year, and we certainly hope to hold on to that honor this year! Deadline for turning in the applications is Wednesday, February 15th. All children who are signed up by the deadline will get a free t-shirt and a free pass to the PLEX ...more info DFES 2011-2012 Yearbook Orders Dutch Fork Elementary To order your Dutch Fork Elementary 2011-2012 Yearbook click the link on our homepage. Spring Individual and Class Pictures Seven Oaks Elementary Thursday, March 8 MAP Testing Seven Oaks Elementary March 12-30 Grades 1-5 ABC Columbia MVP - Victoria B. Chapin High Click on the link to read about this wonderful accomplishment by one of our own. ...more info Career Day 2011 - Be a Presenter! Irmo Elementary IES Career Day is being planned for Friday, March 30th. We would love for parents and community members to present at this fabulous event. Two DFMS Students Make Varsity Tennis Team Dutch Fork Middle Congratulations to Lauren J. and Alison W. who made the Varsity All-Region Tennis Team. These middle-schoolers played for DFHS and helped them to a 17-1 season. Way to go, girls! Lauren and Alison Notable in the Bear Bulletin Ballentine Elementary The Bear Bulletin and Paw Print have information about Kindergarten registration, District Five magnet schools, the Battle on the Dam, Jump Rope for Heart, application to perform as one of the Piccolo Spoleto Rising Stars, a bicycling poster contest, BES spirit wear and our Yearbook. March 1, 2012- Publix Math Night 6:00-7:30 Nursery Road Elementary PASS Writing for 5th Grade Seven Oaks Elementary March 20-21 2012-2013 Kindergarten and First Grade Registration Irmo Elementary Registration for kindergarten and first grade(new students) will begin for the 2012-2013 school year on Monday, January 30, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Items needed for registration are: certified birth certificate, SC immunization record, 3 proofs of residence (2 utility bills showing the name and address on the bill, and your property tax receipt on the residence, mortgage statement,... more info Announcing Our Geography Bee Winner... Dutch Fork Middle Congratulations to Nata P., a very talented young man! Each year thousands of schools in the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society. The contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in the subject, and increase public awareness about geography. Schools with... more info Nata P. March 3, 2012- Battle on the Dam Walk Nursery Road Elementary The 2012 Battle on the Dam Walk will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at 9:00 AM, beginning on the Irmo side of the dam and walking to the Lexington side of the dam. The Battle on the Dam Walk Committee is sponsoring a t-shirt design contest for D5 students. T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST The Battle on the Dam Committee is holding a t-shirt contest for D5 students to design the t-shirt promoting... more info Dates To Know Ballentine Elementary February- Feb. 20: Student Holiday. Feb. 27-March 2: Jump Rope for Heart. March- March 3: Battle on the Dam, 9 a.m. March 12-30: MAP Testing, grades 2-5. March 20-21: PASS Writing, grade 5. April- April 2-6: Spring Break, schools closed. April 11: Spring Picture Day. Spring Break Seven Oaks Elementary April 2-6 Congratulations to the DFMS Academic Team! Dutch Fork Middle The team finished in second place out of twelve teams from South Carolina competing in the fall Knowledge Master Open. DFMS also ranked 128 out of 545 Academic Teams nationwide. ...more info IES receives Exemplary Writing Award! Irmo Elementary Celebrate with us! IES received our 4th Exemplary Writing Award. Mrs. McAlister accepted our Exemplary Writing Award at the SC Council of Teachers of English Conference at Kiawah Island on Saturday, January 28th. "WRITE ON" IES!! April 2-6, 2012 Spring Break Nursery Road Elementary DFMS Has a New Dance Team! Dutch Fork Middle A message from Ms. Shatzer, our dance teacher: "Silver Belles Dance Team is a group of dancers who present high energy entertainment and have tons of school spirit. The 2012 team consists of ten talented 7th and 8th grade students: Zakiya A, Carissa A, Anyah B, Aaliyah B, Rashada C, Lindsey M, Carrigan M, Eliza McL, Aliza McM, and Cameron W. The Silver Belles are currently practicing for... more info April 16, 2012- Early Release Day- Dismiss at 11:40 Nursery Road Elementary PBIS at Irmo Elementary Irmo Elementary Our school is participating in an important district initiative called Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS). PBIS is a process for creating safer and more effective schools. It is a systems approach to enhancing the capacity of schools to educate all children by developing research-based, school-wide, and classroom behavior support systems. For more information, see the For Parents... more info Shout Out to The Following Band Members: Dutch Fork Middle All-State: Maggie D. - 3rd chair Kai S. - 3rd chair Region Symphonic Band: Sammy W. - 3rd chair Jordyn D. - 11th chair Avery A. - 2nd chair Hannah R. - 8th chair Region Concert Band: Crystal T. - 9th chair Austin C. - 3rd chair Nick G. - 1st chair Cameron S. - 1st chair Jillian D. - 5th chair Josh R. - 2nd chair Alternates: Josh F. - 1st... more info DFMS Musician Makes All-State Orchestra Dutch Fork Middle Congratulations to Richie Z, an eighth grade violinist, for being selected to participate in All-State Orchestra. He will travel to Myrtle Beach in February for the three day event. Way to go, Richie! Richie Z. May 28, 2012- Memorial Day-School closed Nursery Road Elementary DFMS 7th Grader Dances in Hellenic Dance Festival in Atlanta Dutch Fork Middle Lexi W. has been practicing hard for several months with her friends at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church for the Hellenic Dance Festival which was held in Atlanta, GA. Her team place 2nd in the Junior Advanced Division. Congratulations, Lexi! Lexi W. May 30, 2012- Students Last Day Nursery Road Elementary Kudos to Our Art Students Dutch Fork Middle Some of Ms. Shealy's and Ms. Wallace's art students created a tile and zen garden to give to the board members on January 23rd at Crossroads Middle School. Students who made a Zen garden: Raven S, Courtney G, Darian H, Kinslee M, and Kyra F. Students who made a Clay tile: Taylor G, Sydney B, Alyah H, Elizabeth R, Malik H, and Cora D. July 24-26, 2012-Summer Math Camp- 9:00-12:00 Nursery Road Elementary Read 365 Winners Dutch Fork Middle Each of our readers won an mp3 player. Our seventh grade winners were Braxton C. and Cade F., and our eighth grade winners were Karisha D. and Caroline B. Congratulations, students, and keep on reading! Karisha and Braxton ...more info Congratulations to DFMS Lego League! Dutch Fork Middle The Lego League Tournament was held Saturday, December 3 at Keenan High School and we would like to recognize the following participants: Team 10982 - Allen W, Ryan S, and Nathan P. won first place for their Food Factor Project. Team 8970 - Isaac J, Guari P, Kyle N, Liam O, Ben S, Michael T, and Michael B. won second place for Design. Dutch Fork Middle Receives Excellent Rating Dutch Fork Middle Lexington-Richland Five remains at the top of the state in terms of academic performance, based on annual school and district Report Card ratings for 2011. Sixteen schools in Lexington-Richland Five received an Absolute rating of Excellent or Good. All schools maintained their Absolute ratings from last year or improved them. Each high school and middle school in the district received... more info Fox Spirit Wear Winners Dutch Fork Middle Congratulations to Crystal T. and Parker H. pictured here with Mr. Raynor and Mr. Lawrimore. Mr. Raynor, Crystal, Parker, Mr. Lawrimore Announcing the Literary Magazine Staff Dutch Fork Middle Karah B. Abby B. Haley B. Tyler D. Jennifer G. Miriam H. Kelsey H. Ashley T. Lego Robotics Team Dutch Fork Middle Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to be part of this year's DFMS Lego Robotics Teams. The seletion process was difficult, but our team of engineers from teh Intel Corporation was able to narrow it down to the following 20 members: Nicholas G. Will L. Graham G. Isaac J. Jordan M. Lucas V. Adam H. Cade F. Gauri P. Kayla J. Allen W. ... more info Box Tops Announcement from Ms. Grewe Dutch Fork Middle Students shoule turn box tops in on sheets directly to Mary at the Spirit Wear window on Wednesdays. She will put sheets in teachers' mailboxes and there will also be some at the Spirt Wear window for students who need more than one sheet. When the students turn in the sheets, they will be able to pick a prize for their submission. The sheets will have a place to record their name and their DEN... more info Send us your best snapshots for the yearbook! Dutch Fork Middle The Dutch Fork Middle School yearbook staff invites you to submit your photos for the yearbook. Our photographers can’t be everywhere, so if you’ve got great photos of school/community events or of you and your friends just having fun, we’d like to see them. The more photos we get, the better the yearbook will be for everyone! Please click on the file below for specific instructions on how... more info Announcing PBIS Fox Card Winners for the First Interim Grading Period Dutch Fork Middle Congratulations go out to Jonathan R. (7th grade) and Taylor B. (8th grade) for being our first Fox Card Winners of the school year. Students accumulate signatures on their Fox Cards when they display positive behaviors. Once a card is filled, the student turns it in for a special treat or privilege. Every 4 1/2 weeks, a drawing is held for a grand prize-winner from each grade. (Photos... more info Jonathan R. (7th grade) with Mr. Lawrimore Announcing the Marching Band... Dutch Fork Middle Avery A. Jillian D. Jordyn D. Jessica F. Josh F. Moquesha G. Nick G. Dalia H. Grace I. Niya J. Alecia K. Nicole L. Yasmeen L. Andrew L. Aaliyah P. Hannah R. Cassarra R. Cameron S. Kai S. Crystall T. Director - John Brady Assistant Directors - Colt Campbell, Brian Greenleaf, Tom Henke Varsity Swim Team Roster Dutch Fork Middle Hailey A. Darian H. Mason P. Alex W. Christopher W. Dallas Z. Coach - Jared Rypthena Proof of Residency Requirements Dutch Fork Middle ATTENTION PARENTS: All Students Must Provide Proof of Residency For the 2011-2012 School Year Every five years, all students who attend school in Lexington-Richland Five are required to provide current proof of residence for their home address. All students who will be enrolled in Lexington-Richland Five during the 2011-12 school year must provide three documents that verify their home... more info PowerSchool Parent Portal NEW Single Sign On Dutch Fork Middle The Parent Portal is a powerful, easy-to-use, secure communication tool connecting teachers, parents and students through the District 5 website. Using Pearson’s PowerSchool student information system, the Parent Portal allows collaboration to improve student achievement. Up-to-date, online access to grades, homework, attendance and assignments makes it easier for parents, teachers and students to... more info