First Grade

First grade students at Forest Lake performed

Interplanetary Jammin !

Check out "Moon Madness", one of our favorite songs!

Preventing the Summer

Preventing the Summer Slide

Parents, research shows that students that continue reading and participating in learning activities don’t lose information over the summer - preventing the “Summer Slide’ that can happen when children do not keep their brains active over the summer!

Here are some things that you can use this summer to help keep your child/ren climbing up that learning ladder!

Kindergarten - But not just for Kindergarten! Share the Bedtime Math App (http://bedtimemath.org/apps/) with parents to use with their children. Encourage parents to play games with kids over the summer.  Here are some examples of games that will maintain mathematical thinking in fun ways.

First  through Fifth Grade - The SUMMER MATH CHALLENGE- The Summer Math Challenge is a FREE math skills maintenance program based on grade-level standards that help prepare students for college and careers. The program is targeted to students who have just completed grades 1 through 8 and is designed to help kids retain math skills learned during the previous school year. From June 19th through July 28th parents will receive daily emails with fun activities and links to educational resources. When the program ends parents can print an award certificate to celebrate their child's summer math accomplishment! Click HERE (https://tinyurl.com/nxtyqc4) for the flyer!

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program - In addition to Forest Lake’s Summer Reading Challenge (https://tinyurl.com/lkclnwu), you can participate read 8 books, fill out Barnes and Noble’s reading simple reading log, and get a free book from B&N.

Kids Earn a Free Book:The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program is here to help you on your way, encouraging you to read books of your own choosing and earn a FREE book, simply by following these three easy steps:

1. Read any eight books this summer and record them in your Summer Reading Journal (English - https://tinyurl.com/ln5rqg9) or Español - https://tinyurl.com/kfk24w2). Tell us which part of the book is your favorite, and why.

2. Bring your completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store between May 16th and September 5th, 2017. Find a Store (http://stores.barnesandnoble.com/)

3. Choose your FREE reading adventure from the book list featured on the back of the journal.

Greg Tang Math Challenge

What? A math challenge game board for students to complete over the summer, using the online games and books at GregTangMath.com.
Prizes? Individual students will win prizes from Greg Tang Math. All students who complete the challenge earn a certificate of achievement.
Who? Kids in grades K-6 and above can participate in the challenge.
When? Starting May 17th, ending September 8th, 2017. Entry form due by September 13th, 2017. Prize winners announced on Friday September 15th, 2017
How? Print the grade level game board. After the game board is completed, enter student names for the drawing. See the full instructions at Greg Tang Math Summer Challenge.
Why? Students learn and practice math skills during summer break! Students can win prizes! It is FUN!

Economic and Financial Literacy Award Winner

FLE student, Madison Derrick, receives 2nd place at the 

Economic & Financial Literacy Awards Day Luncheon 

Congratulations Madison we are very proud of you!

Top Left: Cynthia G. Dannels, SC Deputy State Treasurer and Madison Derrick

Bottom Left: Jim Morris, CEO of the SC Council on Economic Education and Madison Derrick

Top Right: Maurice Derrick, Representative MaryGail Douglas and Madison Derrick

Forest Acres Festival

Forest Lake Elementary's Chorus will sing 

at the Forest Acres Festival!

 Forest Chorus will sing at 10:30 a.m.

Come out and enjoy the fun!

Congratulations Madison!

Congratulations to Madison Derrick

Madison was recognized by Superintendent-Elect Davis and members of the

 Board at the District's Celebration of the Arts event.

"Annually, student artwork from each school is submitted for consideration to become part of the Superintendent's Permanent Art collection. These works are matted and showcased on the display panel in this ceremony."

Madison's art work was selected and we are so proud of this talented young lady! 

Summer Care

Parents,

It is time to register for summer camp 2017! We look forward to providing your child with a great summer of learning including friendship building and hands-on activities. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis, until the program is filled. A $30.00 non-refundable registration fee is required. Your child must be 5 years of age by June 5, 2017.

The Summer Care program will operate from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday from June 5th – August 11, 2017. **Summer care will not be held on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Please send a bag lunch each day. Summer care will only provide a morning and afternoon snack.

                                   

Weekly Payment Plan                                                  Daily $30.00 per child each day

One child - $90.00

Two Children - $160.00

Three Children - $ 240.00       

*** Please note summer camp will allow you to select only the days or weeks you need for the summer.

Please contact Teresa Suber @ FLE: (803) 782-0470 - until 2:00 p.m. /  (803) 413-4777 from 3-6 p.m.

RCSD Summer Camps

2017 Summer Camps

sponsored by the

Richland County Sheriff Department

**The fee is $50 per two-week camp and is due on the first day of camp. **

    (Cash; check or money order made payable RCSD)

Stars of Tomorrow Elementary Camp -- rising 3rd – 5th graders    M-Th, 7am – 5pm

    2-week sessions for rising 3rd -5th graders.

Introduction to DARE and Great programs; as well as activities to promote fitness and team building.              50 campers max.

      Locations:   St. Andrews Middle School   --   July 10   – 20

                          E. L. Wright Middle School   --   July 24   –  Aug 3

                        

        Contact:  Deputy Chanell Laws    803-429-0901                

Character Camp – rising 6th graders    M-Th; 7am - 5pm

            2-week sessions for rising 6th graders.

Activities and classes that promote positive character-building skills and good   citizenship to help elementary students transition to middle school.  (50 campers max)

       Locations:   St. Andrews Middle School   - -  July 10 – 20

                           E. L. Wright Middle School   --   July 24 – Aug 3

        Contact:  Deputy Clarence Black    803-518-5847         

Sports Camp – rising 7th – 9th graders     M-Th;   7am - 5pm

           2-week sessions for rising 7th -9th graders.

Introduction to fundamentals and skills building in a variety of sports to include basketball, flag football, baseball, etc.  Focus on team building, character and sportsmanship.     50 campers max.

        Locations:  St Andrews Middle School   -- July 10 – 20

                           Spring Valley High School   -- July 24 – Aug 3

          Contact:   Deputy Cypheus Bunton     803-543-3974    

Leadership Camp   --rising 8th – 12th graders    M-Th;     7am - 5pm

            2-week sessions for rising 8th – 12th graders

Provides various life skills (public speaking, community service, financial planning, etc.)            

as well as an introduction to law enforcement (explorers).          15 campers max.

         Locations:    A C Flora HS    -- July 10 - 20

                                “       “      “     -- July 24 – Aug 3

                                     

            Contact:  Deputy Belton Timbers          803-309-5107

CSI Kids Camp   --   rising 5th – 8th graders    M- Th;    7am – 5pm

           2-week sessions for rising 5th – 8th graders.   

Introduction to technology behind crime scene investigation with various hands-on and computer interactive activities.      40 campers max.    

          Locations:  Brockman Elementary School   --   July 10 - 20

                             Kelly Mill Middle School          --   July 24 – Aug 3

             Contact:   Deputy Matthew Aul    803-309-5067        

***Chess Camp   --   rising 4th – 10th graders   M-Th;  12:30 – 4:30 pm

    Two 2-week sessions

Teaching students how to play chess and use the power of thinking;  improve social skills, build discipline and confidence.      20 campers max

          Locations:     Dutch Fork High School        --   July 10 - 20

                                  “        “      “        “                --   July  24 – Aug. 3

                                

           Contact:  Deputy Curtis Cannon   803-518-7974   or   476-3319

           ***The fee for Chess Camp is $25 per two week camp.

Annual Enrollment

To complete your Annual Enrollment

Registration for the 2017-2018 school year began  FOR RETURNING STUDENTS
 (students already enrolled in Richland Two).

Annual Enrollment "How To" Instructions

This process includes providing annual proof of residence, verifying student information, and reviewing and completing parent/guardian. To prevent delays in scheduling your child’s classes for the 2017–2018 school year, please complete this process as soon as Annual Registration opens.

To get started updating your student information and providing proof of residence for the 2017–2018 school year:

​Click this link to login to Parent Portal.

 

REMINDER: You should not have to enter a Snapcode in order to complete registration. If you are prompted to enter a Snapcode, you will need to contact your school’s registrar so your account can be checked. Once a small change is made, you will be able to access your account without a Snapcode.

Madison Derrick won 2nd place in EverFi™ Financial Literacy Essay Contest. Congratulations!

Madison Derrick from FLE won 2nd place in

EverFi™ Financial Literacy Essay Contest

Ms. Jacobs' 3rd grade class uses a financial education program called Everfi that teaches students financial literacy. Students had the opportunity to earn college scholarship money by submitting a blog entry describing how the program has helped them and what they've learned since using the program. Madison Derrick's blog entry placed at 2nd place as she talked about the impact of the program and her future dreams. She and Ms. Jacobs will attend the SC Economics Awards Luncheon on May 19th  to recognize Madison for the award.

StoryfestSC

The South Carolina State Library is proud to announce that award-winning authors/illustrators Rita Williams-Garcia and Sophie Blackall will be featured at StoryfestSC 2017—the state’s summer reading kick-off event—for the seventh year in a row.

StoryfestSC exposes families to children’s authors and the art of story and fosters an excitement for reading, especially throughout the summer. All South Carolina public libraries participate in this coordinated summer reading program.

WHEN:
Saturday, June 3, 2017from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: 
South Carolina State Museum
301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC

COST:
StoryfestSC is FREE to the public. Events include presentations and book signings by each author, Readers' Theatre, storytelling for all ages, crafts, face painting, and visits from literacy friends Cocky & the Clemson Tiger.

For more information go to Storyfestsc.org

Join Cub Scouts!

Columbia Star

Check out the front page of the

Forest Lake receives AdvancED STEM Certification

Rocket Run

FOREST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Link to Rocket Run Form

PURPOSE:  To celebrate another successful year through a high energy running activity and fundraiser.

DATE AND TIME: Rocket Run will be held May 30, 2017.

                            8:30-9:20       K and First Grade

                            9:30-10:20     Second and Third Grade

                            10:30-11:20   Fourth and Fifth Grades

ACTIVITY: Participants will come together to run, dance and participate in other physical activities during their time period. Students will run laps in the gym. Other activities like Limbo, Chicken Dance, push-ups, jumping jacks etc. will occur throughout the event.

FEES AND FUNDRAISERS: A $2 entry fee will be charged to participate. Prizes will be distributed depending on how much money a student collects. See the prize list below.

COLLECTION OF MONIES:  Students should solicited donations from family and friends. Door to door solicitation is not suggested. All monies collected should be turned in by Friday, May 26, 2017 in order to be in the running for a prize.

Prizes!

• Top three money earners will receive a $50 Gift Card!

• Any student who collects $50 or more will get to throw water balloons at Ms. Heyward, Mr. Jackson, Dr. Steck, Ms. Luthern, Coach Hoover and Coach Mills!

• Any student who collects $10 or more will receive a Forest Lake Rocket Run cinch sack!