J.R. Ingram Parent News
October 2024
Mark your calendars for the following dates:
Oct 7~SIT Meeting
Oct 8~LCS Board of Education Meeting
Oct 14~Impact Aid Forms sent home, we need one form returned for each and every student
Oct 15~Cultural Night, 5:30 pm in Cafeteria and Gym
Oct 15~AIG Parent Night, 5:30-6:00 pm
Oct 16~End of 1st Quarter
Oct 17~No School~Required Teacher Workday
Oct 18~No School~Optional Teacher Workday
Oct 21~Health A Rama
Oct 22~ELA NC Check In, Grades 3-5
Oct 23~Science NC Check In, Grade 5
Oct 24~2nd Grade Field Trip
Oct 24~Math NC Check In, Grades 3-5
Oct 25~NC Check In Make ups
Oct 28-Nov 1~Red Ribbon Week
Oct 29~RTA Test for 4th Grade RTA students
Oct 30~Report Cards sent home
Nov 1-8~Fall Book Fair
Nov 4~SIT Meeting
Nov 5~No School~Optional Teacher Workday
Nov 7~4th Grade Music Program 6:30 pm in gym
Nov 11~No School ~ Holiday
Nov 12~LCS Board of Education Meeting
Nov 13~Fall Picture Make up day
Nov 14~Hwy 55 Spirit Night
Nov 20~Progress Reports
Nov 21~Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov 27-29~No School~Holiday
Dec 2~SIT meeting
Dec 10~ELA NC Check In, Grades 3-5
Dec 10~LCS Board of Education Meeting
Dec 11~Science NC Check In, Grade 5
Dec 12~Math NC Check In, Grades 3-5
Dec 12~Schoolwide Read Aloud Movie Night, Matilda
Dec 13~NC Check In Make ups
Dec 20~End of 2nd Quarter
Dec 20~Early Dismissal
Dec 23-Jan 6~No School
Parent Survey
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We’re Here to Help!
We understand that transitioning to our new technology systems has been a challenge, and we want to ensure everyone is connected and comfortable using these programs. Please complete this short form to let us know if you still need assistance, and we'll reach out to provide support.
Thank you for your patience as we work together through this transition!
Letterland Parade!
If you did not get to see the parade you can watch the Live for 30 days on our Facebook page.
Lee County Schools is partnering with Downtown Sanford, Inc., Visit Sanford and others to collect items for our neighbors in Western NC who have seen their communities and homes devastated by flooding. You can send donation items on the list below with your child to school or you can deliver your items to the Visit Sanford Welcome Center (229 Carthage St.) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
We are accepting:
Bottled water or Gallons of water
Sports drink powdered packets
Baby wipes
Diapers (children's & adult sizes)
Baby formula
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Plastic utensils
Manual can openers
Trash bags
Non-perishable foods
Cleaning supplies
Plastic sheeting & tarps
Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
Toiletries & Sanitation Items
Pet food (dog & cat)
Hand sanitizer & wipes
Heavy duty work gloves
Socks (all sizes, unopened)
Thank you for your generosity and follow Downtown Sanford, Inc. for updates on these efforts.
Thank you for your support at our first HWY 55 Spirit Night!
October - National Arts & Humanities Month
Mrs. Bryant's talented art students are diving into self-expression by crafting unique paper sculptures that represent themselves! These incredible works of art showcase their creativity and individuality, and we can't wait for you to see them displayed around our school!
✨ We are also thrilled to announce that Emma A.'s artwork has been selected for the Lee County Schools K-12 Art Gallery at the Lee County Schools Board of Education meeting room! Her work will be on display through January 7, 2025.
📅 Join us on October 8th at 5:45 PM for the LCS Board of Education meeting, where Emma’s artwork will be on display, and enjoy performances from Southern Lee High School and W.B. Wicker Elementary.
And remember, October is National Arts & Humanities Month — a perfect time to celebrate the incredible talent and creativity in our community! 🎉
Literacy at Home: Digital Children's Reading Initiative
📚 Help Your Child Become a Confident Reader! 📚
We’re excited to share a fantastic resource from the NC Department of Public Instruction designed to support early literacy at home! The “Literacy at Home” digital toolkit offers engaging activities for students in Pre-K through 5th grade, helping build critical skills like phonics, fluency, and reading comprehension.
xParents and families, visit the site today to discover fun ways you can help boost your child’s reading skills right from home! Together, we can set the foundation for lifelong learning. 🌟
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