Captain's Corner

The flu (influenza) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus that spreads easily from person to person through coughing, sneezing, or touching contaminated surfaces and then touching your face. While it can sometimes feel like a bad cold, the flu can be very serious.

We can all help keep our school community healthy! Here are the key actions to prevent the spread of the flu:

• Stay Home When Sick 🏡: Students must stay home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.

• Get Vaccinated 💉: The single best way to protect against the flu is to get a flu vaccine every year.

• Wash Hands Often 🙌: Use soap and water and scrub for as long as it takes to sing the "Happy Birthday" song twice.

• Cover Coughs & Sneezes 🦠: Use a tissue, and immediately throw it in the trash.

• Practice Healthy Habits 🍎: Encourage a healthy diet, exercise, and plenty of rest.

By taking these steps, we can significantly reduce the impact of the flu this season!

In the event of an early dismissal due to inclement weather, our Student Nutrition Department will make meals available to students before they leave school. Students who receive a meal will be charged according to their regular meal status.

If you do not want your child to receive a meal during an inclement weather early dismissal, please email NutritionServices@lexrich5.org in advance of the weather event.

Nov 12-Early Dismissal at 11:40 am

Nov 16-20- American Education Week...Thank You, Teachers and Staff!

Nov 25-27- School Closed- Happy Thanksgiving Break!

Dec 10- Holiday Concert 5th Grade (6:30 PM)

Dec 11- Jingle Jam (5:30-7 pm)

Dec 21-Jan 1- Happy Winter Break! (Schools Closed)

Jan 4- Teacher Workday (No School for Students)

Jan 5- Students return from Winter Break

• LMES School Supply List 26-27
• After School Clubs
• D5 Calendar SY 26-27
• SY 26-27 Early Release Days (11:40 AM dismissal)
• SY 26-27 Half Days 2026: 5/26, 5/27, 5/28 (10:40 AM dismissal)
• LMES Student & Parent Handbook
• Pay Student Fees
• LMES Cafeteria Information
• Menus
• Breakfast & Lunch Money
• Meal Application (complete through Final Forms)
• Arrival & Dismissal Information
• Student Attendance Excuse Form- Complete each day your child is absent.
• Lunch Visitors- Lunch visitors begin after Labor Day
• Birthday Snack Form- Birthday snacks will begin on the week of August 24 and the last day to order birthday snacks is April 30.
• Back to School Information
• Grade Level Standards
• Promotion and Retention D5 Board Policy and Procedures (IKE & IKE-R)
• K-5th Proficiency Expectations by Subject
• K-5th Proficiency Expectations (Related Arts)
• MTSS Parent Guide
• Need to Change Student Information?

The breakfast and lunch menus will be located here during the school year.

Email: https://lmes.lexrich5.org/
Website: https://lmes.lexrich5.org/
Location: Lake Murray Elementary School, Three Dog Road, Chapin, SC, USA
Phone: (803) 476-4600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lmes1531/
Twitter: @LMESChapin