The Lion's Den (Lemira Elem.)

Greetings Lemira Family:

Welcome to an exciting new school year at Lemira Elementary! As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we are proud to embrace our theme, “From Goals to Graduation, the AVID Way!” This year, we will encourage every Lion to dream big, set meaningful goals, and take purposeful steps toward a bright future. Through AVID strategies, strong relationships, high expectations, and a commitment to excellence, we are helping our students understand that the journey to graduation begins right here at Lemira. Together—students, families, staff, and community—we will create a school year filled with learning, growth, achievement, and opportunities for every student to ROAR toward success!

Announcements

Student Council will host its can food drive November 2–20

The Grade Level with the most collected can goods win a special prize.

Bring your cans in. For additional details, please contact Student Council Advisor, Tahara Pack.

1. No Student Attendance

• School will not be in session Tuesday, November 3 (2026) due to voting.
• Lemira will serve as a voting precinct.
• School and office hours will resume Wednesday November 4 (2026).
• As a reminder, school will be in session Monday, November 2 (2026).

• There will be no student or staff attendance Nov. 11th - Veteran's Day

2. Quarter 2 Interims and Parent Conferences

• Interims will go home Thursday, November 12.
• Parent Conferences will be held for students with D / F averages for the quarter.
• Parent Conferences will also be held for students who are "Read to Succeed Candidates" for third grade.
• The parent conference window will be held November 13 - 20 (2026). Teachers will make scheduling arrangements with parents.
• If you have any questions, please reach out to Principal Stephanie Gregg or Reading Coach Dr. Cynthia Bellinger.

3. Upcoming Veteran's Day Program

• We will host our upcoming Veteran's Day program Tuesday, November 10th (8:30am - 9:30am).
• We are calling all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or family members of scholars who have served in the military to join us.
• Please RSVP using the QR code on the flyer by Nov. 3rd.

4. Parent Luncheon - "We Give Thanks" Thanksgiving Meal

• Join us for a tasty Thanksgiving luncheon, Thursday Nov. 19th.
• Please return your reservation flyers by Monday, Nov. 16
• Guest Limit: 2 per scholar to accommodate seating.
• Lunch will occur during scholar's lunch times.

5. PBIS Celebration

• We will have our next PBIS Celebration on Friday, November 20 to recognize all of our students who were referral-free from October 13 through November 20.
• Our next PBIS Spirit Week will be November 16-20.
  

6. 5th Grade Washington Trip

• Attached (top), you will find the registration and payment plan details for the upcoming Washington Trip.
• This trip will take place March 22 - 25, 2027.
• If you did not attend the Parent Info session, your scholar may still register and submit payment.
• Please see the attached file for additional details.
• The first installment payment is due Friday, Sept. 18th

7. Literacy Corner:

Remember to use the reading tips you received on your free bookmark from the Fall Festival.

Bookmarks

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8. SEL / Guidance Corner

Six ways chores can help your child become more responsible

It’s a fact: Responsible children do better in school. And they grow up to become productive, responsible adults. One way to help children practice responsibility is through family chores. Chores help your child:

1. Build school skills. Learning how to follow directions and complete chores correctly gives your child practice for following directions when taking tests.

2. Feel needed. Let’s face it—this is something everyone needs. So be sure to recognize your child’s contribution. “Elena unloaded the dishwasher this afternoon, so cleaning up after dinner tonight will be much faster!”

3. Develop planning and time management skills. Figuring out how to complete chores on time helps your child learn how to prioritize tasks and plan time appropriately.

4. Feel a sense of investment. A child who has swept the floor is less likely to track in mud from outdoors.

5. Take pride in effort. This feeling of satisfaction can carry over to times when your child is facing a daunting task for school, like finishing a long-term project or writing a research paper.

6. Learn basic life skills.

Before leaving home, your child should know things like how to prepare simple meals, care for clothing, manage money and keep things clean. The sooner children learn these lessons, the more prepared they will be for the future.

9. Volunteer Opportunities:

• Don't forget to become a volunteer. See link below.
• Sterling Volunteer Link: https://app.sterlingvolunteers.com/en/Candidates/Account/Register
• The Good Deed Code is: tjawuy
  

Important Calendar Dates

PBIS Celebrations; STARLAB Visit, Grades K–2 — During school hours

Nov. 23 - 27th

Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 30

Winter Book Fair

Please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and our School Website for the latest updates to our community. The links are in the box below.

Cheers to a New Academic Year!

Mrs. Stephanie Gregg, Ed.S

Proud Principal of Lemira Elementary School

Email: stephanie.gregg@sumterschools.net
Website: https://lme.sumterschools.net/
Location: 952 Fulton Street, Sumter, SC, USA
Phone: 803-775-0658
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LemiraLionDynasty
Twitter: @LemiraSchool