Parents,

Thank you for all you are doing to make Midway Elementary School better each day. I know we continue to have some bumps in the road but your flexibility and patience has been extremely helpful. This week we had a bus driver shortage that has caused some of our students to wait until 3:00 to 3:30 to leave campus. The transportation department is trying to find additional drivers and if you would like to drive a bus or know anyone who would like to drive please contact our Transportation Director William Hall at the following number: 803-821-1341.

The Midway Elementary School Improvement Council serves as an advisory committee to our administration and faculty members. School Improvement Council (SIC) members are asked to commit to serving a two year term. Duties of a Parent Representative for Midway School Improvement Council are as follows:

• Work on behalf of all MES parents to recommend improvements and advocate for positive changes

• Assist the school administration and staff in ensuring Midway meets the learning needs of all students

• Actively encourage families and community members to be strong partners in our students learning

• Support Midway’s Learning Environment

• Attend SIC meetings virtually on the 3rd Thursday of every school attendance month at 4:30 p.m.

Please complete this Google Form if you are interested in surveying on the SIC. Forms must be submitted by October 6th.

• September 15 - Dot Day! Mustangs make your mark and wear your dots!

• Movie Night ( Shows starts at 7:30 PM - Free Popcorn - Must be accompanied by an adult

• September 21 - School Picture Day!

• September 27 - Collaborative Planning Day

• September 27 - Watering Hole Games ( Grades 4 and 5)

• September 27 - PTO Salsarita Day 12 - 9 PM

• September 29 - Chick- Fil- A Biscuits $4

On Friday, September 15 we will host our PTO Movie Night under that stars. This event is sponsored by Herndon Chevrolet. Please make plans to attend.

• Friday, September 15, 2023 @ Midway Elementary Soccer Field

• All Children Must be Accompanied by an Adult

• 6:45pm Seating Opens Movie Starts at 7:30 PM

• Free Popcorn (while supplies last)

• Drinks, Cotton Candy, and Glow Sticks will be Available for Purchase Bring your Blankets and Sleeping Bags to Sit On This Event is Outside and Will be Dark Please Bring Flashlight

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

"We love our Career Specialist, Betsy Moore, as she helps our kids explore the wonderful world of work! Mrs. Moore teaches vital skills such as manners, following directions, listening, taking on challenges, communication, and collaboration. All of which are critical in today's workforce."

We are beginning sign-ups for fall chorus! Chorus forms are due by Friday, September 22 and can be turned in in the Wi-Fi cafe. All 4th and 5th grade students were sent home with a form on Friday, September 15. Practice is from 7:05 to 7:35 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Mr. Keane's room, and any 4th or 5th grade student is eligible! Click this link to print a copy of the form if you did not receive one. If you have questions, contact Mr. Keane at rkeane@lexington1.net or (803) 821-3917.

Thanks!

Roger Keane, NBCT

Music Teacher, Midway Elementary School

rkeane@lexington1.net / (803) 821-0296

Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law. The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The district designates specific individuals to handle inquiries or complaints. To find out who to contact and how to contact them, please go to our website at http://www.lexington1.net/contact-us.

Please note that due to the public health emergency brought by COVID-19 and the continuing uncertainty regarding the virus’s impact upon district and school operations for the 2020–2021 school year, it may be necessary for the district to alter, amend or otherwise modify the information contained in this document throughout the year.

The district reserves the right to make any necessary changes to the contents of this document, consistent with amendments or revisions to policy or administrative rules, which may be required or occur as a result of changes brought about because of COVID-19. The district will also make reasonable efforts to inform you in a timely manner of any material changes made to any calendar, plan, policy or protocol listed in this document.