Early Release and Track-out!!

LMES Families... please remember that today is an early release which means we are dismissing at 1:15pm. Today is also our last day before winter track-out, which means we will not see our students back until Jan. 28th. We hope you all have a safe and fabulous track-out. Happy holidays to all of our families!

Information on Magnet Schools!!

Dear Parents of rising 6th graders,

It's time to start exploring the magnet middle school options for your child!  Please take a moment to review the upcoming information sessions regarding magnet middle schools.  For both events, the general session begins at 6:00 pm followed by two breakout sessions at 6:15 pm and 7:00 pm. 
January 8, 2014 event hosted at Davis Drive ES
January 13, 2014 event hosted at Brier Creek ES
January 15, 2014 tours and information sessions at each magnet school at 9:00 am and 12:00 pm.
For more information, visit www.wcpss.net/magnet or call 919-431-7355.

It's an Itty Bitty Winter Book Fair

Do you still need some gifts.  Books make wonderful presents.  Come and check out the itty bitty Winter Book Fair in the Lake Myra Media Center.  It's open today, Wednesday, and Thursday.  Evening hours on Thursday until 6:30.  It's a perfect time to come and shop right before the 1st grade music program!  Looking for teacher gifts? 

Check out this link to find out what your teacher really loves and needs!
Click here to access your teacher's favorites!

McTeacher's Night

Join us tonight from 5-8pm at the Wendell McDonalds for a LMES fundraiser... Take a break from cooking!

National Speak Up Survey

Parents, students, and Staff... give your feedback about 21st century learning and technology. Please take about 10 minutes to fill out this National "Speak Up" survey. Let your voice be heard!!
Click here to begin the survey.

What is BYOD?

Some of you may have heard of BYOD... watch the video below to learn about what this is.  If you missed the Loop at the Lake on 11/14/14, check it out, because Maegan researched a story on the pros and cons of this initiative (http://youtu.be/IOEd6KLurs8).  At LMES, we are beginning with a very small pilot, just two classrooms: Mrs. Yunker's 2nd graders and Mrs. Spivey's 5th graders.  We will keep you posted on any expansion of the program.
  

"The Loop at the Lake" 11/14/14

Bullying Presentation Presented by Mrs. Owino on 11/6/14

Bullying powerpoint Lake Myra ES from kristelbehrend

The "Loop at the Lake" for October 31st, 2014!

Art Fundraiser Order Date Extended!

The Square 1 Art Fundraiser order period has been extended until NEXT Monday, November 10th. Orders will be here before Christmas track out.  Order your child's artwork and preserve it for precious gifts!

Help 3rd Grade Achieve Their Goal

Third grade is being proactive and seeking funds for a Colonial Day!  How awesome would that be for our kids to get to experience "history" first-hand.

Click here to read all about it and help them achieve their goal!

We Are So Lucky!!! More New Books From our PTA!

Check a "surprise" brown bag book out today before they are all gone. Thanks so much to the LMES PTA for these new books!

New Books!!!!

Come check out the new books we have in the library... be the first to check out a brown-bag book!  Check out the description on the book, and choose one you think you might like.  Once it's out of the bag, you get to check it out and tell us what you think about it. 

Want to see what might be inside?  Check out this video of our fabulous additions!

FUN RUN Has Great Prizes!!

Are you guys getting excited about Fun Run?? We have lots of fun prizes for our runners! For every $100 raised and turned in, you earn an entry in our Grand Prize Drawing - a Kindle Fire HD! Have a sibling at Lake Myra? You can earn the mon...ey together - 2 siblings earn $50 in pledges each and earn one entry for the family, 3 siblings earn $200 total pledges and get 2 entries for the family. (For every $100 raised, you receive one entry to include all siblings in the family) We also have great prizes for the adult runners - including a massage or Planet Fitness Black Memberships! Thanks to all our awesome sponsors!

Online link for donations is live... http://lakemyra.corecommerce.com/Fun-Run-Donations/

Super Saturday for High Achievers!

Super Saturday!

A unique, interactive, exciting day of courses for high ability children in Grades K-8 will be held 

Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM (EDT) at Meredith College.

 

Typically, students that participate demonstrate the ability to concentrate for two hour session and may be accelerated. Please visit www.pagepage.org for more details or email Mrs. Oates.

Track-in!! And a Few Library Needs!

Hey LMES Families... track-in is Monday, October, 20th.   We are excited to begin the 2nd quarter with our students.

The LMES Media Center has a few requests... we are adding a soon-to-be fabulous reading area and are in need of some donations.  If you can give any of the following: please bring the items to the media center (some may be too large for the bus) next week:

1. Old books
2. Brown paper bags
3. Chicken wire
4. 2x4 pieces of wood or 2x2 pieces of wood
5. Christmas lights
6. Bed Sheets
7. Duct tape

Any donations would be appreciated!!

A "Win-Win" Art Fundraiser

Our school earns money and you get a keepsake of your child's artwork - that's a win-win fundraiser for sure!  Details below.

 

Dear Family,

Coming home to you soon is a school sponsored fundraiser called Square 1 Art. 

This fundraiser takes your child’s artwork and makes it into great products for you to purchase. These products are wonderful keepsakes and gifts for family and friends. Your child has been busy making beautiful artwork that can be made into many fun products such as magnets, t-shirts, mouse pads, ornaments and much more!

The money raised from this fundraiser will enable the school to continue its efforts in supporting our students. Your help is needed for us to continue offering these opportunities to our school.

Help us raise funds to support our students and teachers.

Two Easy Ways to Order Paper order form located on the back of the catalog coming home to you soon.  Your child's very own artwork and name will be printed on the front! Online at www.square1art.com/shop  Create an online art gallery using the access code located on your catalog.  Shop useful custom products that display your child's artwork!

Your Order Counts Make a difference by helping us reach our fundraising goal.  Square 1 Art is a wonderful fundraiser that celebrates your child's artwork along with helping our school. Thank You A huge thank you to all of the teachers, faculty, and volunteers for their help in creating this artwork with their students.

Questions? (888) 332.3294             

Leith Teacher Appreciation!!

Vote for Monique Fennell, Michelle Ybarra, Donna Freeman, Diane Hunter, Katelin Lill, or Vicky Deans ... all have been nominated by parents or students as a favorite teacher. The prizes for the highest votes are money for their classrooms!! You can vote one time per computer per day until voting ends on 10/31!! Let's put a Lake Myra teacher in the lead!

Click here to go directly to the voting!

The Loop at the Lake for 9/26/14

The FUN RUN Online Donations Link is Live!!!

The online store for collecting Fun Run donations is now LIVE!  Simply click the link below, select your donation amount, and complete the fields.  You can check out with either PayPal or with a credit card.  Feel free to share this link with your family and friends via email or social media!  It’s never been easier to collect donations from out of town loved ones or from those who just prefer using a credit card!  

http://lakemyra.corecommerce.com/Fun-Run-Donations/

Exciting information for parents of gifted children!

• Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Children (While individual differences (and exceptions to the rule) abound, there are strong tendencies among gifted students regarding their social and emotional development that can inform parents and teachers, to help them understand their children and students.  Awareness of these characteristics can turn the "rough seas" of interactions in school and in the home into "smooth sailing" for everyone involved.)
• Tuesday, October 28, 2014 from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Athens Drive HS
• Wednesday, October 29, 2014 from 6:30-8:00pm at Reedy Creek MS
• Thursday, October 30, 2014 from 6:30-8:00 pm at Millbrook HS 
• http://www.wcpss.net/parent-academy/Parent%20Academy%20%20English%20Catalog.pdf 

Fun Run is Approaching!! Sign Up to Volunteer

Here's the online link to sign up to volunteer at Fun Run on 10/30 (rain date 10/31)!!  We need You!!

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/508044EADAB2DA75-funrun/

Free And Reduced Lunch Application Due on October 8th... All Must Reapply

School Lunch Reminder

We want to make sure all qualified families are enrolled for free and reduced priced meals. The application must be completed annually. If your family qualifies, we ask that you complete an application now. The deadline for completing the application is October 8.

For families who qualified for the 2013-14 school year, we have continued to provide school lunches for students this school year. On October 9th any student without an approved application will be expected to pay full price for breakfast and lunch.  Students without money will be served fruits and vegetables in the serving line.

You can find the application and information on free and reduced priced meals online at http://www.wcpss.net/parents/school-meals/free-and-reduced.html or talk with your school

WCPSS CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES

Slight Glitch with FUN RUN Online Payments... A fix is on the way!

The link for Fun Run online donations will be posted soon.  We will make an announcement here and on the LMES PTA Facebook page as soon as it is available.  Thanks.

Here is the online link to sign up to volunteer!!

Wendell Harvest Festival... over track-out!!

"The Loop at the Lake " 9/19/14

Parents... WE NEED YOU

WE NEED YOU! 

We are looking for parents to represent Lake Myra as our Title 1 PAC (Parent Advisory Council) parents.  We value your input and would really appreciate your time.  Here are a few of the parent representative responsibilities:

·      Participate in planning parent involvement at Lake Myra

·      Attend one of the PAC meetings at Lake Myra & also district PAC meetings provided by the county

·      Share information from district level meetings at school parent involvement meetings (you will not have to present this information J)

If you are interested in being a parent representative, please contact Trina at the Front Office and let her know.  We’d love to work with you! 

Wake County Public School System

Lake Myra Year Round Elementary School  –   School-wide Title I Parent Involvement Policy

The mission of the Wake County Public School System is to educate each student to be a responsible and productive citizen who can effectively manage future challenges. Parents of Wake County students are urged to support their child’s participation in the Title I program. Elementary school students are eligible to be served in the Title I program if the child performs or is at risk of performing below grade level according to local and state assessments.

We believe the education of children is a cooperative and collaborative effort.  Parental involvement strengthens the child’s academic, social, and emotional success.

Lake Myra Year  Round  Elementary  School-wide Title  I  Program

 

The mission of Lake Myra Elementary School is to provide a loving environment that is engaging, caring, nurturing and safe for all. 

Title I Parent Advisory Committee

o   Gives parents an opportunity to provide input on the School-wide Title I program and services at Lake Myra Elementary School. 

o   Works with the Title 1 staff to develop, evaluate and revise the school’s School-wide Title I Parent Involvement Policy to best meet the needs of all parents.

o   Develops jointly with the Title I staff a written Title I School-wide Parent Involvement Policy and Parent – Student – Teacher – Administrator Compact that outlines how parents, teachers, students and administrators will share the responsibility for improved student achievement

o   Develops jointly with the Title I staff a survey for all Title I parents to provide input on parental involvement in the program

Ø  Quarterly Parent Advisory Council Meetings

o   Review details of the “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB) legislation, parent rights and responsibilities and the Title I program and services

o   Teach parents strategies for helping their children improve academically and how to effectively support their child’s progress in reading and math

Ø  Parent Involvement Representatives

o   Attend quarterly district Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meetings and share information at the school’s quarterly PAC meetings to involve all parents in the county’s vision for all students

o   Work jointly with Title I Literacy and Math staff to plan and present information at quarterly Lake Myra PAC meetings

Ø  Lake Myra Intervention Teachers

o   Provide parents with program information through initial contacts, PAC meeting invitations, and Provide parents opportunities to visit and volunteer in school activities

o   Collaborate with classroom teachers monthly to maximize best practices and instructional consistency for all students

o   Maintain ongoing assessment information about individual student progress

o   Attend training sessions to gain knowledge on how to provide the highest quality instruction through best practices for struggling learners

Meet our new Vice Principal

Dear Lake Myra Parents, Staff and Students,

I am indeed honored to be appointed as Assistant Principal at Lake Myra Elementary School. I feel truly blessed to be able to serve in a leadership role of such an awesome school community. I am a firm believer in the importance of building strong relationships with parents, staff, and students. This is one way that we can truly collaborate with one another to do what is best for our children.

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the Lake Myra community. I grew up and received my primary education in the Wake County area. I presently reside in Wake County with my husband and daughter. I possess over 17 years educational experience spanning from K-5^th grade teaching, coaching, curriculum development, an intervention teacher to administration.

I look forward to working with our dedicated staff and community to help provide the best educational experience for our students in preparing them for their future.

Sincerely,

Jacqueline R. Grant

Lake Myra Assistant Principal

            

Fall Fest Fun: Donate an Item, Get a Free Ticket!

Fall Fest is Thursday, Sept. 18th!!

When you come to Fall Fest, bring an item for our "Backpack Buddies" program and get a free game ticket! Acceptable items include: packages of granola bars, fruit cups, apple sauce, Mac and cheese, pasta, 100% juice, shelf stable milk (milk juice boxes), crackers, raisins, boxed meals, canned veggies/tuna/fruit, individual breakfast items (cereals, oatmeal, breakfast bars). (We cannot accept candy, soda, Vienna sausage and anything severely dented or missing labels) All donated food goes to students in our Lake Myra family!

Our first "Loop at the Lake" for the 2014-2015 School Year

Stories by Cody, Maddie, and Samantha with Michaiah as the anchor.

Parent Academy Catalog

The Wake County Public Schools System is excited to announce their first Parent Academy Catalog (click here to view, Spanish version here). The catalog contains a series of free skill-building classes, workshops, and educational events aimed at helping families learn to engage with the school system and contribute positively to their child’s academic and social success.
 
The Parent Academy is a Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) initiative designed to strengthen the relationship between parents/guardians and schools and to help parents navigate the school system. Research shows that students achieve more when parents are involved in their child’s education.
 
This is a partnership with a diverse team of WCPSS educators and local community agencies, organizations, businesses, schools, and faith-based institutions.
 
To learn more about workshop options and registration information, visit www.wcpss.net/parent-academy.
 
Please know that the Parent Academy Catalogs were distributed to all schools, and schools should have enough to distribute to all students.

Wendell Family Movie Night is This Friday!

Fall Fest and Book Fair Needs!

Our students need your help... check out the following sign-ups to volunteer or donate!

Cake Walk Donations - cakes, brownies, pies, cookies, cupcakes, etc
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044eadab2da75-calk/

 

Fall Fest Booth Workers - 30 minute shifts

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044eadab2da75-fall1/

 

Book Fair Workers

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044eadab2da75-2014

Don't Forget About Your Public Library... The East Regional Library

The East Regional Library of the WCPL system is a fantastic public library branch with tons of FREE programs.  Check out what they have going on for you.

These programs run September 2 - November 30, 2014: 

See Spot Read - every 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.: kids can practice reading to (very friendly and loveable) therapy dogs.
2nd-3rd Book Blast - 2nd Friday of the month at 4:30 p.m.: the first book we're reading and discussing is Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute by Jarrett Krosoczka
4th-5th Jr. Critics - 3rd Friday of the month at 4:30 p.m.: the first book we're reading and discussing is Danny's Doodles: the jelly bean experiment by David Adler
K-2nd Adventures - every Tuesday at 6 p.m.: Library Seek & Find Challenges throughout the month + Arroz con Leche
3rd-5th Adventures - every Thursday at 4:30 p.m.: Library Seek & Find Super Challenges throughout the month + creating Animoto movies
Learning with Legos - every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. (starts September 23): Build with our Legos - a Teen Leadership Corps hosted event.

K-5th Super Special - Friday, September 26 at 4:30 p.m.: Minecraft
K-5th Super Special - Thursday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m.: Howling Halloween Fun
K-5th Super Special - Saturday, November 29 at 1 p.m.: Cookie Houses

Please save the date for our Moonlight Walk on Thursday, October 9 from 6 - 8 p.m. 

Fun Run... Mark Your Calendar

Fun Run is our biggest fundraiser at Lake Myra and allows us to fund teacher grants and technology needs for the school, in addition to events for our students! 

This year’s Fun Run will take place on October 30^th, with a rain date of October 31^st. We need as many volunteers as we can get since all of the students participate in this event - sign up below using the SignUpGenius link. Parents and siblings are welcome to walk with their students. If you own or work for a company that would like to sponsor Fun Run, please let us know! We have several levels of sponsorship that include your company logo on our banner, tshirts and more!

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/508044EADAB2DA75-funrun/

Huge Thanks

Huge thank you for all the otter den donations!!

Qdoba Family Night on Friday, August22nd

PTA Event... Go out to eat and benefit our school!! Qdoba Family Night is August 22nd from 5-9pm. Who wants to cook on a Friday? Join us for chips and yummy dinner at the Knightdale Qdoba near Target and Kohls! We get a portion of all the proceeds! See you there!

Otter Den Drive!!!!! We Need Your Help!

On Thursday, the 21st and Friday, the 22nd of this week we are having a donation drive for the Otter Den.  The Otter Den is a grade level prize box for the students.  Your child will earn Otter Coupons to spend at the Den.  The younger grades like to purchase things such as: party prizes, play jewelry, stickers, fun pencils...etc.  The older grades like mechanical pencils, pens, highlighters and healthy snacks(no cookies or candies).  We recognize that not everyone has the gift of time to give, this is a great way to support your child.  Please send in the donations marked “Otter Den”. It is greatly appreciated.

Read to Achieve... What's It All About?

Are you the parent of a 3rd grader?  You will want to access this link for information about Read to Achieve, a North Carolina initiative.

Click here for information about Read to Achieve.

KITS Training with Mrs. Oates

Friday, August 22 at 9:30 Mrs. Oates, AIG teacher, will lead a KITS training in her room (3406) for anyone who is interested in working with enrichment groups in Kindergarten, first, second, or third grades. KITS (Kids Into Thinking) are activities and lessons that are planned for you by the AIG department and simple to use. Please email moates@wcpss.net to sign up for training.

Go to the State Fair and Benefit our School!!

If you are planning on attending the NC State Fair 10/16 - 10/26, why not purchase tickets online using this school code (474)?!  Our school will earn $2 for every adult ticket and 1$ for every student ticket.  What an easy way to earn school money!  Here's the link... advance tickets are on sale now.

Click here to purchase NC Fair tickets online.

Online forms for Counseling and Communication

We need your input on what you would like for parent workshops by Mrs. Owino, our counselor.

Please click here for a form on your preferences for counseling services.

Don't forget to fill out our online communication form... We want to connect with you.
Please click here for our online communication form.

Open House Thursday, 8/14

LMES families come on out to Lake Myra at 6:00pm tomorrow night (Thursday, 8/14) for our annual open house.  Learn about your child's school and curriculum, our Leader in Me program, and the LMES PTA.  It's important to stay connected to know what's going on in your child's education.  We will start in the gym at 6:00pm and the first session will begin at 6:30.  If you have multiple students, a second session will be offered at 7:00pm.  Stop by the computers in the lobby to see Mrs. Owino for input about counseling services and Mrs. Behrend to sign up for email or text alerts or to fill out our online communication form.  We want to be connected to you!!  See you tomorrow evening.

PTA Upcoming Events: Fall Fest/Book Fair

Book Fair will kick off at 8:45 Monday, September 15^th with class previews running Monday-Wednesday. Thursday night we will be open during our Fall Fest until 7:45pm. On Friday, the book fair will be open for last minute purchases until 11 am. (We will not be reordering after Thursday night’s events so if there is a book you know you want, try to grab it during the week or we can order it online for you!).

Our Fall Fest will beThursday, September 18^thfrom 6-8 pm. We will have a DJ, TWO bounce houses, carnival style games (4 free tickets for every child, additional tickets will be .25 each) with prizes, 50/50 raffle, cake walk, FOOD TRUCKS (so far we have booked Stuft Baked Potatoes, Pelican Snoballs, and Iced Cupcakes and we are working on more) and vote in the “Kiss the Pig” contest! 

This is one event every family will want to attend!!

Student Accident Insurance Information

Parents, please access the following links to enroll in optional accident insurance for your student.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxwU5MGiCos-WF9lbVE0ZnBJTlk/edit?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxwU5MGiCos-dENyX09CeHhKWjA/edit?usp=sharing

Leaders are Readers

A new program for this year is Leaders are Readers, run by the LMES PTA. This program will run year round. Calendars will be going home each month with your student to track their reading minutes on. Students that turn in their calendar at the end of the month and achieve their grade level goal, receive a voucher for a FREE book of their choice from our selection. Students that consistently reach their goal throughout the year will be invited to a pizza party at the end of the year in celebration. We want to encourage the love of reading in all our students! Contact us if you would like to  donate books/funds to purchase and support this program.

PTA Upcoming Events: Square 1 Art Fundraiser

Students will be doing art the week of August 18-22 in class with Mrs. Wall. Each grade will be doing a different art project, and we could use plenty of adult volunteers to help.  Please contact Katie Lewis at fredandkatie@bellsouth.net if you are able to volunteer.  The week of October 22nd, catalogs will go home along with a FREE set of stickers for every student representing their artwork. Orders can be placed online or through the school on paper. Orders will be due November 4th and products will arrive at the school after Thanksgiving break in time for Christmas gifts!  This is an awesome fundraiser with your child's art as the star!!

The website to view products is: www.Square1art.com/shop

AIG Testing Window Open

The Academically or Intellectually Gifted Program nomination window is now open through September 12th, 2014. If you are a parent of a 4th or 5th grader who has not been tested in the last calendar year and wish to nominate your child, please contact Mrs. Oates at moates@wcpss.net.

Welcome Back!!

We can't wait to see everyone on Monday for our first official day of the 2014-2015 school year.  Please make sure to check your child's supply list and have your transportation arranged.

If you haven't filled out our online communication form, please click on the link below.  We would like one per child in an effort to streamline communication this year.  Thanks and see you all Monday!

Click here to fill out our online communication form.

Communication at the Lake

This year, Lake Myra is making a commitment to Go Green and use e-communication.  

 Please fill out this form for each child attending Lake Myra this year.  Thanks.

Click here to fill out our online communication form.

Meet the Teacher at LMES on Thursday, July 24th

Who: 1st-5th grade students

What: Meet the Teacher

When: Thursday, July 24th from 6:00-7:30

Where: Lake Myra

This will be an informal flowing session for students and families.  Don't forget to meet the specialists and visit the media center.  Come, get some great information, and get your child excited about the first week back!!  We hope to see everyone there.

Kindergarten Meet the Teacher will be Friday August 1st from 1:00-3:00 due to staggered entry.

And our new principal is.... Mrs. Zarzecki!!! Congratulations!

Lake Myra Families and Staff,

I am so honored to be named the second principal of Lake Myra Elementary School. I am so excited to continue working with such an amazing group of people who work so hard to do what’s best for kids.

I look forward to continuing the Leader In Me Program and to continue preparing all learners for their future.  I know that you have extremely high expectations and please know that I also have high expectations of myself.

I am so excited to get started and to kick off the year.   One of my many goals is to continue building relationships with families and students. As your new principal I plan to continue preparing all learners for their future. Thank you so much for all of your love and support through this process. I am so excited to continue to support all the students at Lake Myra.

I also wanted to thank Dr. Argent for creating the path for greatness at the Lake. I invite you to join me in continuing this path to greatness. Lake Myra truly is an amazing place to learn.

Sincerely,

Tina Zarzecki

Principal, Lake Myra Elementary

 

Greatness happens at the Lake.

 

Happy Track-out

Have a wonderful few weeks off this summer and we will see you back on Monday, July 28th. 

Former fifth graders, we wish you all the best.  It was a fantastic "Moving Up" ceremony.  Come back and visit, the Lake is always your home!!

Parent Input for our new LMES Principal

LM Families... if you'd like to have input on our new LM principal, please come to Lake Myra tomorrow, June 24th at 6pm.  If you cannot attend, you can email your requests to our area superintendent, Dr. McFarland at emcfarland@wcpss.net.

Loop at the Lake, June 20th

Farewell to our Favorite Principal, Dr. Argent

Dear Lake Myra Elementary School Community:

It is with mixed emotions that I send you this letter.  At last night’s Wake County Public School System Board of Education meeting, I was named the Principal of Knightdale High School.  Although I am excited and thrilled to begin this new journey, I am saddened at the prospects of no longer being the Principal of the BEST Elementary School in the world!  My official start date at Knightdale High School will be July 1, 2014. 

Five years ago, I was named the first principal of Lake Myra Elementary School.  I began with a vision that we would prepare every single person in the school community for their future by creating a safe, loving, and nurturing environment with high expectations for all!  I believe we are well on our way to fulfilling that vision.  Our staff is second to none and filled with excellent leaders.  Our students have embraced The Leader in Me philosophy and are performing at unprecedented levels. Our school community is healthy and will continue to flourish.  My personal mission statement is to leave a legacy of love and leadership to all that I touch.  I truly believe that we have built a legacy of excellence at Lake Myra that will endure forever.

I hope that I get to see many of you before school ends and even more of you as your children enter high school!   In the coming days, Dr. Edward McFarland will set up a community meeting for parent input regarding the next principal of Lake Myra.  Dr. McFarland is as passionate as I am about the success of Lake Myra and the continued success of The Leader in Me.  I am sure he would love your input on the next principal.

The first letter I wrote to the Lake Myra community began with a favorite quote of mine, so I only find it fitting to end my last letter with the same quote.  Ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu stated, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”   The next journey for Lake Myra and Jim Argent is about to begin on July 1.  I know it will be an amazing journey for all of us!  I love you and will always be part of the Lake Myra School Community!

With Love,

Dr. Jim Argent

"The Loop at the Lake" for Friday, June 13th

Isaac, Jennifer, Kiara, and Will share stories on EOGs, a volcanic eruption, the driverless Google car.  Jennifer gives a special staff spotlight on Zoe, our night custodian, who is heading up the "Helping Hands for Haiti."

"Leader in Me" Survey

We would love your feedback about the implementation of "The Leader In Me" here at Lake Myra. Please take a couple of minutes to fill out this survey and let us know how it has impacted your kids at school as well as at home.  

We need your thoughts by Friday, June 13th... Thank you. 

Helping Hands for Haiti

We wanted to inform everyone about the service project that the student ambassadors are organizing at Lake Myra called, 'Helping Hands for Haiti'. Some of you may know Kednal Civil(Mr. Zo)... he is one of our night custodians. He has been diligently and single-handedly collecting school supplies for students in his native island of Haiti, and we thought we could give him a hand. From June 10th until June 26, there will be a big, blue bin located in the main office hallway. We are going to be asking parents, staff, and community members to donate what they can to provide school supplies for children in Haiti. Our ambitious goal is to collect the following:

500 #2 pencils 
500 rulers 
500 pencil sharpeners 
500 single subject notebooks 
500 rubber erasers 
500 blue ink pens

Our student ambassadors have worked really hard on this, but we need the whole school to get involved. It's a great way to "Think Win-Win" and teach our kids the joy of giving, as we help the students in Haiti experience the joy of learning. Thanks so much for your support!

Mrs. Owino, Mr. Civil, and the LM Student Ambassadors

5th Grade Celebration

The 5th grade "Moving Up" ceremony will be on June 26th at 6:30pm. You won't want to miss this special event. Students should arrive by 6:15pm.

Our newest "Loop at the Lake," Stories on the World Cup, problem solving, and the White House Talent Show

 

Check out our latest "Loop at the Lake" News production above!!

Former "Loop at the Lake" broadcasts can be found here.

Sign Up to Stay in the Loop!

Hey LM Families... Do you want to know when we change something on our website? Well, now you can sign up to receive email notifications of any announcements we add to our site. This is the Lake Myra Announcements Blog... just one more way we try to communicate with you! 

"The Loop at the Lake"

Check out our latest "Loop at the Lake" News production above!!

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Transportation News for the Coming Year

The WCPSS Transportation Department will put new practices into place for the 2014-15 school year with the goal of improving bus service for families.
These changes will mainly affect new families moving into Wake County, and include:

• New families may complete a request for service when they enroll for school.
• New families must sign up approximately one month prior to the start of the school year to receive first day service.
  If your child is currently not riding the bus, is eligible for transportation and wants to ride the bus next year, you may request transportation for them online starting May 30 at www.wcpss.net.

Please click on the bus for new transportation information for next year!!
Información de Transporte en Español