The Crocodilian
Volume 3, Edition 10, January 23, 2020
IMPORTANT REMINDER -- Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
At H. E. Corley, we always keep the safety of our students as top priority. In order to accomplish this, we ask that parents follow the Morning Drop Off and Afternoon Pick-up Procedures as outlined in the Student Handbook. Please do not pull onto or park in the grass areas with the NO Parking signs. If you are in the parking spaces, please walk your child into the school. Please do not pull behind cars or in the visitors parking spots to drop off your child in the parking spaces on Chadford Road. Please do not pass other cars and/or buses. It is unlawful to pass a school bus for any reason and a heavy fine can be issued. Imminent danger to the safety of our students and staff occurs when parents choose not to follow the traffic and safety regulations. Local police will closely monitor and enforce our traffic flow patterns to ensure the safety of our students. Your patience and cooperation in following our traffic pattern are needed to ensure the safety of all our children.
Morning Arrivals:
- Buses and Day Cares will drop off in the teacher parking lot off of Chadford Road.
- Preschool 4K, and Montessori students will be dropped off in the teacher parking lot off of Chadford Road.
- Car riders, grades kindergarten-5th , will be dropped off on the cafeteria side, by accessing River Song Road.
- Drop off closes at 7:30 am. Please bring your student to the front office after 7:30 am!
- No students should be dropped off on Chadford Road in front of the school or in the front loop.
Afternoon Dismissal:
- Buses and Day Cares will pick up in the circle at the front of the school.
- Cars are not to enter the front loop between 2:15-3:00pm. Cars parked in the loop will be held until buses are dismissed. Cars should not pass school buses.
- Teacher Parking Lot - Car riders: Preschool, 4K, all Montessori, Kindergarten, and any students that have siblings at HEC will be picked up in the teacher parking lot off of Chadford Road.
- Car riders, grades 2nd-5th (single students only) , will be picked up on the cafeteria side, River Song Road.
- Please have your child’s required HEC car rider signs clearly displayed.
- Parents will not be permitted to walk up to the car area to pick up students.
Walker Dismissal:
- All walkers will be dismissed from the related arts hallway.
- Please stay on sidewalks and do not cut through the parking lots.
- No students should be picked up on Chadford Road in front of the school or in the front loop. No parking is allowed on the grass and sidewalks along Chadford Road.
- Parents will not be allowed to park and walk up to the car rider area to pick up students.
Dismissal Times:
- 2:40 pm - Kindergarten & 2nd grade
- 2:42 pm - 1st & 4th grades
- 2:44 pm - 3rd & 5th grades
- 2:47 pm - Buses leave
"OPT IN" to Texts from District5 & HEC!
December Leaders of the Month
Congratulations to December's Leader of the Month. They demonstrated Habit 4, Think Win-Win!
They were recognized at the school wide morning meeting on Friday, January 10th. They received a certificate and a coupon for a free Bo Berry Biscuit at the Bojangles 7339 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC location
Preschool: Connor L. & Jonathan C
4 Kindergarten: Will C. & Liam D.
5 Kindergarten: Londyn N., Elijah H., Kinsley W. & Karma W.
1st Grade: Cesar B-A., Henry R., Caitlyn H. & Ben A.
2nd Grade: Beverly D., Kaley H-B., Rachel G. & Meechis P.
3rd Grade: Ronheme D., Trevor H., Maddison M, Zoie G., Amiyah W. & Ty'Kera M.
4th Grade: Armhani Q., Wyllow D., Maira P. & Alexis D.
5th Grade: Eliza R., Payton C., Gabby S., Aiden G. & Aubri W.
AGP: Lillian S.
Congrautlations to HEC's Science Fair Winners
2nd Place - Jayce P.
3rd Place - Eliza R.
Honorable Mentions:
Ariyan O., Michael P., Alayna R., Aidan G., Braelyn B., Jilian J., Trent F., Macon W. Marley W.
The District Science Fair will be held Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Dutch Fork High School from 8:00 am - 12:30 pm.
Snacks for Children's Hospital
NEW STUFFED ANIMALS
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year in Lexington-Richland School District Five begins on Jan. 6. Registration will take place during regular school office hours, Monday through Friday, excluding school holidays.
To be registered for kindergarten for the upcoming school year, children must be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2020. Parents of children meeting this eligibility deadline should bring the following to their zoned elementary school:
- The child’s legal birth certificate
- A current South Carolina Certificate of Immunization, or a South Carolina Certificate of Medical or Religious Exemption
- A property tax receipt or a rental lease showing all occupants
- Two utility bills showing the correct home address
Online registration is available at https://registration.lexrich5.org/. For more information on School District Five’s 5-year-old kindergarten programs or the online registration form, contact your zoned elementary school.
Safety Patrol
Congratulations to the following students chosen as Safety Patrol for the third nine weeks:
Jaylah C., Kamryn J., Elizabeth A., Emmalyne P., Taddrick G., Denver F., Amelia S.,Carliana M., Aurionna V.,Imani A., Devin P., Zowie S., John David O., Nolan C., CJ C., Braylon W., Kaydence M., Eva D., and Gretchen S.
EXCITING NEWS from the MEDIA CENTER!
We will be having a guest author visiting HEC in March. Kevin O’Malley will be here to tell our students about the joys and wonders of storytelling and illustrating children’s books. More information coming soon!
Upcoming Events
- January 24th: Richland County Sheriff's Department High 5 Friday @ 7:05 am
- January 27th: Report Cards go home; D5 School Board Meeting @ Dutch Fork Elementary School 7:00 pm; Student Application window closes for D5 Choice/Magnet Schools
- January 29th: Early Release Day @ 11:40 (3 year olds do not attend)
- January 30th: HEC Clubs & Good News Club 2:45 - 4:00 pm
- January 31st: 100th Day of School -- We invite students & staff to dress up like they are 100 years old!
- February 3rd: SIC Meeting @ 4:00 pm
- February 5th: Student Lighthouse Meeting 2:50 - 3:20 pm
- February 6th: HEC Clubs & Good News Club 2:45 - 4:00 pm
- February 7th-16th: Student Acceptance Window for Choice/Magnet Programs
- February 7th: PTO Bingo 5:30 - 8:00 pm; D5 Choice/Magnet Notifications emailed to students/families
- February 8th: Elementary Science & Engineering Fair @ Dutch Fork High School 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
- February 10th: D5 School Board Meeting @ Chapin Middle School 7:00 pm
- February 11th: Mom's Breakfast (Last Names A-L) 7:05 - 8:00 am
- February 12th: Mom's Breakfast (Last Names M-Z) 7:05 - 8:00 am
- February 17th: Teacher Professional Day - No School for Students (Severe Weather Make-Up Day; if needed)
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