J.R. Ingram Parent News

We want to take a moment to remind everyone that our monthly school newsletters are packed with more than just calendar reminders. They include important updates, helpful links, event highlights, and details that support your child's success throughout the school year. To make sure you stay informed, we encourage you to scroll all the way through each issue to catch everything, from new programs and important announcements to school highlights and reminders. If you would like a printed copy of this please visit our front office.

Thank you for taking the time to stay connected and engaged with our school community. Your support makes a big difference!

May 5-9~Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5~SIT Meeting

May 6~2nd Grade EOY Reading Assessment

May 12~ELA EOG

May 13~Science EOG

May 13~LCS Board of Education Meeting

May 14~Math EOG

May 16~3rd Grade RTA test

May 20~EOG ELA retest

May 20~Kindergarten EOY Awards, 1 pm in Gym

May 21~Second Grade EOY Awards, 1 pm Nest

May 22~Third Grade EOY Awards, 12 pm, Individual Classrooms

May 23~Fifth Grade EOY Awards, 8:30 am Gym

May 23~Last day of School, Early Dissmissal

May 26-30~ Teacher Workdays

As part of the state mandated testing program, your child will be given an End-of-Grade (EOG) Reading and Math in Grades 3-8 and Science in Grades 5 and 8. The dates are listed below:

Your child will be given an End-of-Grade Test on May 12 and May 14 for Reading and Math.

Your child will be given an End-of-Grade Test in Science in Grade 5 on May 13.

Make ups will follow May 15 and 16.

It is important that you remind your child of the following cell phone/electronic device policy change as required by the State testing policy:

• Other than permitted calculators, students are not allowed to have in their possession or to use cell phones or any other electronic devices at any time during testing, including breaks. Any student with a cell phone/electronic device during testing time must be dismissed from testing and a misadministration declared. The student possessing the device will be removed from testing and will have to retest on a different day. It is also possible that the entire class will be required to retest if a violation occurs.
  
  

It is imperative that your child prepares diligently for the test(s), and is at school on time during exam days. You can further enhance his/her opportunity for success by ensuring that your child has ample sleep that night before and a nutritious breakfast the morning of the test.

Our students and staff have worked hard during this semester and we are confident testing will go well. We appreciate your support.

Dear Parent or Guardian,

We are pleased to inform you of a new opportunity available to students for the 2024-25 school year. Students who score “Not Proficient” on their End-of-Grade (EOG)/End-of-Course (EOC) assessments will be given a second chance to retake these assessments between May 12th and May 23rd.

This option is intended to support student success and offer your child another opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the content. Eligible exams include:

• 4th-8th Grade Reading (eligible 3rd grade students will be required to take the Read to Achieve assessment)

• 3rd-8th Grade Math

We encourage all eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity to improve their EOG performance. Please indicate your consent below to allow your child to participate in the EOG readministration opportunity. Readministration will take place on:

[5/20/25] - Reading for 4th-8th grade

[5/21/25] - Math for 3rd-8th grade

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact your child’s school testing coordinator or administrator.

Thank you for your continued support of your child’s academic success.

Sincerely,
Gloria Perez, Assistant Principal, JR Ingram

Dear Parent/Guardian,

The Read to Achieve (RTA) Law passed by the General Assembly in July of 2012 requires third-grade students to demonstrate reading proficiency by the end of their 3rd-grade year. In order to work toward meeting this requirement, 2nd-grade students who score below grade level on the EOY (End of Year) MClass reading assessment are invited to attend RTA camp.

You will be notified by your child's teacher if your child meets the criteria to attend camp. The program is optional but highly recommended and will give them additional opportunities to make growth in Reading. The dates are June 9th- June 26th from 8:00 am-2:30 pm. Transportation and meals are included if needed. Please complete the form below and return to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.

Location: Students from B,T. Bullock, Deep River, J.R. Ingram, & W.B. Wicker will attend camp at W.B. Wicker

By signing your child up for camp, you are automatically enrolled in camp so mark your calendars. Please note that this occupies a spot that could be available for another participant, therefore, it is important to ensure consistent attendance. If there are any additional questions about your child attending, someone from the school will be in touch. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher.

The Read to Achieve (RTA) Law passed by the General Assembly in July of 2012 requires third-grade students to demonstrate reading proficiency by the end of their 3rd-grade year. In order to work toward meeting this requirement, your 3rd-grade student may be invited to attend RTA camp and be given the opportunity to re-test.

You will be notified if your child meets the criteria to attend camp. The program is optional but highly recommended and will give them additional opportunities to make growth in Reading. The dates are June 9th- June 26th from 8:00 am-2:30 pm. Transportation and meals are included if needed. Please complete the form below and return to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.

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Students from B,T. Bullock, Deep River, J.R. Ingram, & W.B. Wicker will attend camp at W.B. Wicker

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Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, all current LCS parents and guardians must complete an annual review of their child’s registration information through Campus Parent.

By updating your child’s information now through Campus Parent, you can help reduce paperwork in the fall and ensure a smooth start to the school year.

Important Updates Included in the Annual Registration Process:

✅ Transportation Requests – If your child needs to ride the bus next school year, you MUST complete this update to ensure they are assigned a bus and receive bus number and arrival time details.
✅ PE Card – This is now part of the online update, making it easier to complete all necessary forms at once.

See below for more information. If you need help accessing Campus Parent, please contact the school.

📢 Volunteer at the PTO Thrift Shop & Help J.R. Ingram! 🏫💙

We need your help to earn funds for our school! Currently, we have ONLY 3.5 HOURS logged for the year. We must reach at least 150 hours to qualify for a share of the profits—funds that can go toward school improvements like our new playground!

📍 Location: 303 S Steele St, Sanford, NC 27330
📞 Phone: (919) 776-4142
🕘 Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 9 AM – 4 PM

✨ Who Can Volunteer?
✅ Parents, staff, family members, and friends – you can work in a student’s name!
✅ Students (ages 12-18) – must be accompanied by a parent (1 student per adult).
🚫 No students under 12 years old can volunteer.

💡 Volunteers may be asked to sweep, hang clothes, straighten racks, and more. Every task helps profits go back to Lee County Schools!

📅 Sign up today! Let’s work together to support our students and reach our goal. Contact the school or PTO for more details.

Thank you for being Wild About Learning and making a difference! 🦅💚

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