The Crocodilian
Volume 2, Edition 9 February 7, 2019
2019-2020 Support Employee and Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to our new Teacher of the Year, Mr. Albert Jones, one of our amazing 4th grade teachers.
HEC is so fortunate to have outstanding support staff and teachers like you!
PTO BINGO Night
When: Friday, February 8th
Time: Dinner is at 5:30 with a brief PTO meeting and Bingo following at 6:00 pm. The fun ends at 8:00 pm
Where: HEC Gym
There will be a limited amount of extra pizzas and drinks available to purchase. Pizza is $7.00 and drinks are 50 cents each. First come, first served for extra pizza and drinks.
Leadership Day Thanks!
We would like to thank all who joined us for our Leadership Day in January.
It was a great turnout by the community and the students did a fantastic job demonstrating leadership skills and talent.
We will continue to build on the Greatness of HEC!
Crayola "Color Cycle" Program
First Grade is happy to announce our community service project. We will be working in conjunction with the Crayola "Color Cycle" program to recycle used markers which will reduce the amount of plastic in our landfills. These markers can be re-purposed to make wax compounds for asphalt and roofing shingles , as well as to generate electricity to heat homes, cook food and power vehicles. Please help use by donating any used markers to this program. We will be collecting used markers of any kind or label to recycle. We will collect markers like Crayola, Expo, Rose-Art, and even Sharpies to assist in this program. "Monster Collection Boxes" have been placed in every planning center for the children to deposit their old markers in.
Thank you in advance or participating in this program! Remember, don't throw out that used maker - "Color Cycle" it!
National School Counselors Week
January's Leader of the Month
Congratulations to January's Leader of the Month. They demonstrated Habit 5, Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood!
They were recognized at the School Wide Morning Meeting on Friday, February 1st. They received a certificate and a coupon for a free Bo Berry Biscuit from the Bojangles located at 7339 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC.
Preschool: Talon H., Cameron S. & Noah E.
4 Kindergarten: Ki'yan H., Keira D., Mina H. & Avery F.
5 Kindergarten: Morgan J. & Emma R.
1st Grade: Sydney L., Aliyah R., Ethan H. & Elias H.
2nd Grade: Shayla L., Kayla W., Kerinne S., Ava H. & Sean K.
3rd Grade: Carliana M., Jaiden D., Wyllow D. & Su Zan M.
4th Grade: Preston C., Alyssa J., Ceniya W., Katherine K. & Destiny J.
5th Grade: Ava T., Michael L., London S. & Shyla B.
AGP: Parsons H.
District Strings Concert
4K Excel
Registration for NEW 5K students or 4K Child Development Classes
Now registering K5 students for 2019-2020 school year. If student is NOT currently enrolled in a Lexington Five School, please complete New Student Registration at https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/11778 and submit supporting documents to school office. If student is already enrolled in Lexington Five School, then no online registration is needed at this time. A returning student update will need to be completed in July 2019.
Letter of Intent Forms for students currently attending HEC on Magnet status (Leader in Me or Montessori Program) will be sent home Monday, January 14th. Please complete and return ASAP to let school know your plans for 19-20 school year.
4K Child Development Applications 2019-2020 to sign up for a screening appointment will be available in HEC's front office starting Monday, February 18, 2019.
Yearbooks
Yearbook Deadline- (school) March 8, 2019
ybpay.lifetouch.com (ID # 13315519)
Online Deadline- March 18, 2019
Just a reminder, always include the student’s name, teacher, description (yearbook, field trip etc..) and amount enclosed on all payments.
*If you have student pictures (field trip etc.), please submit them to: csjones@lexrich5.org.
Attention 5th Grade Parents!
Would you like to place a “ Goodbye Corley” message to your 5th grader in the yearbook? In the future, seeing your message will bring a smile as they remember your love and support during these important years. And, it’s easy to create a recognition ad. Just send us a copy of your favorite photo(s) and compose your message.
Send photos, message and $5 to Catrinia Jones in the media center or csjones@lexrich5.org.
*2 photo max ** lengthy messages may need to be shortened.
Deadline to participate- February 15, 2019
Reminders
Our tardy bell rings at 7:35am. Students are marked tardy if they are not in the classroom at 7:35am. Please make every effort to make sure students arrive on time.
Morning Drop Off:
Preschool and Montessori students are to be dropped off in the Teacher Parking Lot car line.
Kindergarten - 5th grade students are to be dropped off in the Cafeteria car line via River Song Rd.
Students SHOULD NOT be dropped off on Chadford Rd or by using the front loop.
Cars are not permitted in the front loop from 7:00-7:35 am and 2:15-3:00 pm. Please do not use this driveway during those times.
Afternoon car lines open at 2:40pm. Students should be picked up by 3:00pm. Students not picked up by 3:00pm will wait in the Cafeteria (accessed by River Song Rd) with Champs Academy 803-201-3724. There will be a charge of $5 for every 15 minutes the student is left to wait.
Student Absences
Parents,
If your student misses a day of school, please send a parent or medical note in your student's correspondence folder or submit at https://www.lexrich5.org/heces > Resources > Online Student Attendance Excuse Form.
Upcoming Events
Dates & Times subject to change
- February 7th: Author, Stacy McAnulty's visit; HEC Clubs & Good News Club 2:45-4:00 pm - Last Day for HEC Clubs
- February 8th: PTO Meeting & Bingo/Silent Aucition (Pre-ordered dinner begins at 5:30, Bingo & Silent Auction begins at 6pm)
- February 11th: D5 Students/Families Notified of Acceptance to Choice/Magnet Schools
- February 11th-18th: Student Acceptance Window for D5 Choice/Magnet Schools; D5 School Board Meeting @ IHS 7:00 pm
- February 12th: Mom's Breakfast (A-L) 7:15-8:00 am; 2nd grade In-School Field Study with Dr. Doug; 4th grade Field Trip to Koger Center 8:00-11:00 am; Community Resource Fair @ IHS 5:00-7:00 pm
- February 13th: Mom's Breakfast (M-Z) 7:15-8:00 am; PTO Board Meeting @ 4:00 pm
- February 14th: HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
- February 18th: Student Holiday/Teacher Workday
- February 19th-March 15th: STAR Testing Window
- February 21st: PTO Spirit Night @ Hwy 55 5:00-8:00 pm
- February 26th: 3rd Nine Week Interims go home
- February 27th: Early Release Day @ 11:40 am; No 3 year olds attend, ALL 4 years will attend!
- February 28th: Winter Movie Night - Horton Hears a Who 6:00-7:30 pm
H. E. Corley Elementary Leadership Magnet & Montessori Magnet School
We are the Corley Crocodiles!
Email: webmasterhec@lexrich5.org
Website: www.lexrich5.org/heces
Location: 1500 Chadford Road, Irmo, SC, United States
Phone: (803) 476-4001
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hecorleyelem
Twitter: @hecorleyelem