 Online Activities Available Through July 31
Parents, your children will continue to have access to Everyday Math Online and First in Math this summer through July 31. Make sure he or she knows their User ID and Password for each of these accounts. This will keep them involved in academics over the summer months. Don't forget to go to the "For Students" section on our website for other educational activities available online.
GES Collects Record Donations for Math-a-thon
Our students and teachers raised $6,765.40 for St. Jude's Children's Hospital by participating in the annual Math-a-thon competition. The money goes to a worthy cause. We're proud of our students for their participation in this event. Twelve home rooms had 100% participation. They were: 3rd Grade: Bustler, L. Moore, VanPatten; 4th Grade: Gresham, Harden, Miller, Smith; 5th Grade: Calhoun, Cruse, Kyzer, Montauge, and Stanfield. Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Our principal, Tim Oswald, has been named Administrator of the Year by the Early Childhood Association of SC. Congratulations, Mr. O!!!
Congratulations GES!
Once again, GES has been awarded the Palmetto Silver Award for general performance in academics. Way to go GES! This would not be possible without the dedication of our teachers, staff, and students in addition to the support of our parents. It truly "takes a village" to achieve such an award.
Open Toe Sandals and Flip Flops Policy
The weather is getting warmer and children start wanting to wear their sandals or flip flops to school. We just want to remind parents that any child wearing this type of shoe will not be allowed to play soccer, kickball, or other sports. In addition, students will not be allowed to play on the playground equipment. This is our policy for the safety of your child. Please help keep your children safe by having them wear closed toe shoes to school.
Summer Reading Suggestions
It's important for your child to read over the summer months. The 2012-13 SC Book Award Nominees would be a great place to start. There are two award categories: SC Picture Book Award and SC Children's Book Award.  Click here to see the list of the SC Book Award Nominees.
Make Summer Plans Now!
If your child is interested in science, then Camp Invention might be just the place for him or her this summer. Camp Invention will be hosted at Lexington Elementary School from June 25 - 28 . Read the attached flyer to get all the information you need.
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Resources for Families
The following is a list of community resources available for help with food, clothing and/or utility bills should your family need help with one or more of these things at this time: Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS) - 356-6916 or 957-6656, The Woodyard Fund (utility bills) - 794-6778, The Salvation Army - 765-0260, The Christian Ministry Center (help with clothing and household items) - 532-0033 and First Calvary Food Bank - open on Tuesdays 9:00- 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at 2320 Cedar Grove Road.
GES Relay for Life Team Raising Money to Help Find a Cure for Cancer
Each Friday (except the first Friday of the month), students can donate $1.00 to our Relay for Life team and earn the privilege to wear a hat to school all day. In addition, teachers can donate $5.00 and wear jeans. Be on the lookout for other fundraising activities for our Relay for Life team. Our students learn to care about others through their efforts to raise money for the GES Relay for Life team.
Lexington One on YouTube
Lexington District One has a channel on YouTube. Because GES is on the cutting edge of technology, we have some featured videos on the district's site. To check out our GES videos and other happenings in the district, click here  YouTube
Severe Weather Procedure
If you wake up one morning to snow, sleet, or other severe weather, please don't call GES. Instead, you can get information from one of the following sources:
(1) Call Lexington District One's 24-hour prerecorded telephone message center at 803-359-2626.
(2) Click here www.lexington1.net to go to Lexington District One's website
(3) Listen to the local radio stations, or
(4) Watch the local television stations.
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