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The Leopard
Ledger
Longleaf Middle School
Newsletter
“Where Children Have Deep Roots and Branching Aspirations”
Upcoming Events
10/18 - Walk For Life
10/22 - School Spirit Day
FB/VB @ BMS
10/23 - Math Technology
Night
10/24 - ZooBot 6th Grade
Field Study
10/24 - End 1st 9 Weeks
10/24 - Career Fair
10/28 - School Board Mtg
10/29 - School Spirit Day
FB vs. SPMS
10/30 - Picture Make-Up’s
10/31 - College Colors Day
10/31 - Report Cards Issued
10/31 - Early Dismissal
11/4 - Election Day
Volume 5 Issue 5
October 17, 2014
From the Principal’s Pen
Hello Longleaf Families!
Thank you for your quick response as we dealt with the threat of dangerous
weather earlier this week. Fortunately, we did not experience any significant weather!
We now have a beautiful extended weekend to enjoy!
Congratulations go out to our football team - they won Wednesday against
Muller Road! I know the coaches are very pleased with how hard the students have been
working and I’m glad that their hard work has paid off!
Please see the important message from Nurse Parks below regarding dental
services available to our students.
Please make plans to join us Thursday night for our first Parent University which
will focus on mathematics and technology at LMS! Our teachers and Technology
Learning Coach have been working hard to put together an informative and interesting
evening! Our Career Fair will be Friday
The first marking period will come to a close on Friday, October 24, 2014.
Please check Parent Portal now and contact your child’s teachers if you have any
questions. We want all of our students to be successful this year so let’s work together
to help them get off to a great start!
Finally, report cards will go home Friday, October 31, which is also our next
half-day. Don’t forget to vote on November 4!
Inside this issue:
Sincerely,
Sports
2
Curriculum
2
Inside
this issue:
Health
Room
3
Stay Connected
P.2
Media
Center
3
Kudos
P.2
Library News
Cafeteria
News
Make-Up Picture
Students
Football News
3P.3
P.3
4
P.3
Math/Tech
Fine
Arts Night
ZooBot News
Community
and
4P.4
P.5
5
P.6
P.E. News
District
News
Walk to School
P.7
Chorus News
P.7
Cell Phone Policy
P.8
Angela K. Thom
Health Room News, Nurse Parks, Ext. 31607
Attention Parents & Guardians: Did you know that the #1 chronic disease in children in
the United States is tooth decay or cavities? In light of that fact, does your child have a dental
home where they receive dental cleanings and preventive dental care every 6 months? If so, has
your child been to see their dentist in the last 6 months? If your answer is no to either of these
questions, you may be interested in the Health Promotion Specialists (HPS) Dental Program.
HPS is a privately owned and operated group of Registered Dental
Hygienists (RDHs) throughout the state that come into schools to clean
teeth, apply fluoride and place sealants on teeth. If you are interested in
your child being seen by HPS during the school day, all you need to do is
complete the parent permission form that will be sent home with your child.
Your child should return the form to Nurse Parks. Please see the attached
flyer for more information about the HPS program or call Nurse Parks at
x31608 with any questions!!! Thank you!
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Stay Connected!
Fundraiser News, Mrs. Kernan
Did you know that Longleaf is on Facebook,
Twitter, and Flickr? Check us out!!
THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE
FUNDRAISER. WE APPRECIATE YOUR
SUPPORT. Congratulations to.....OUR SCHOOLWIDE SALES
WINNER, Jezari Felder, and the runner up, Robert Johnson
both in the 6th grade!
Longleaf Middle
@LongleafMiddle #lmsleap
Longleaf Middle
Orchestra News, Mrs. Hines, Ext. 31304
HUGE congratulations to Caimoni
Hawkins and Zyion Stephens (8th graders)
on making the 2014-2015 South Carolina
Region Orchestra.
Caimoni and Zyion are both bass
players. Caimoni made 5th in the Region
and Zyion is 6th in the Region. They will
have the opportunity to participate in an
orchestra weekend featuring the top orchestra students in the Richland 1, Richland
2, Lexington 1,2 & 5. They will also have
the opportunity to audition for All-State
orchestra, against all of the middle school
bass players in the state in January.
Very proud of these students! Go
LMS Orchestra Leopards!!!
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Library Neews, Mrs. Johnson
Picture Make-Up Day
Do you have an overdue book? Are you
short on funds? Fine Free Friday is Oct.
24th. All books returned that day will have
the fines erased. Check your lockers, your
Picture Make-Ups are
scheduled for Thursday,
October 30 from 7:30 8:30 a.m. in the MultiPurpose Room. MakeUps will be allowed for
for students who were
absent the day school
pictures were taken.
If you have any questions, please contact
Mrs. Goodwin-Gary at
[email protected].
Congratulations LMS Leopards!
The Leopards won against Muller Road, Wednesday,
October 14 in a grueling match. The Leopards scored
the only touchdown for a shutout against the
Mustangs. Rumor has it that Coach Tinman, Coach
McMahon, and Mr. Mann have haircuts in their near
future!
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Math Technology Night, Thursday, October 30, 2014.
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ZooBot News, Kristin Ziegler, Ext. 31609
ZooBot is collecting items to support Carolina Wildlife. This nonprofit organization has treated
and rehabbed more than 55, 000 animals representing 200 species. .As human populations
across South Carolina rapidly encroach upon animal habitats, this organization fulfills a need for
increased education about our eco-community and how to care for and protect the wildlife
living here. They house and rehab injured and abandoned wildlife until they can be returned to
their habitat. This organization is in dire need of supplies. Please consider donating any of the
following items. Items can be brought/sent to Room 205 (Mrs. Ziegler).
Food – Year Round
Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
Canned Fruits and Vegetables (No
Salt/No Added Sugar)
Whole Wheat Pasta
Canned Sardines
Canned Salmon
Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
Purina Dry Complete Cat Food
Acorns
Shelled and Unshelled Nuts (Pecans,
Walnuts, Almonds)
Science Diet Puppy Chow
Innova or Evo Kitten Food
Wild Bird Seed (Millet, Black Oil
Sunflower Seed, Sunflower Meats)
Cherrios
Creamy Peanut Butter
Rodent Block
Hodgson Mill “Untoasted” Wheat
Germ
Baby Food (vegetables, and fruits)
Fresh Red or Green Leaf Lettuce
(and other dark leafy greens)
Pedialyte or Equivalent
Meal Worms and Super Worms
Fresh Berries – Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries
Plain Yogurt
Fresh Melons
Seedless Grapes
Frozen Mussels/Clams
Frozen Plain Crawfish
Frozen Silver Sides (for turtles)
Apples
Sweet Potatoes
Cauliflower
Squash
Mushrooms
Cleaning and Bedding
Dishwasher Detergent
Dishwashing Liquid
Laundry Detergent (NO SCENT)
Laundry Bleach
Trash Bags – 13-gallon, 35-gallon, &
55-gallon
Facial Tissues
Paper Towels
Brooms & Mops
Liquid Hand Soap
Nolvasan Disinfectant
Towels, Sheets, Blankets
Fleece Blankets
General Supplies
Feather Dusters – Only New
Scotch Tape
Post It Notes
Light Green Card Stock
Scissors
Latex Gloves (all sizes)
Garden Hoses and Spray Nozzles
(heavy use)
HP Printer Cartridges 564 (colors)
First Class Postage Stamps
Pine Straw and Mulch
Scrub Brushes
Newspapers
Pet Screening
75W Reptile Heat Bulbs
100W Night Heat Bulbs
48” UVB Fluorescent Bulbs
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Physical Education News, Ms. Casteal, Ext. 31401
Why Is Physical Activity Important?
Regular physical activity can produce long term health benefits. People of all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities can
benefit from being physically active. The more physical activity you do, the greater the health benefits.
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Being physically active can help you:
Increase your chances of living longer
Feel better about yourself
Decrease your chances of becoming depressed
Sleep well at night
Move around more easily
Have stronger muscles and bones
Stay at or get to a healthy weight
Be with friends or meet new people
Enjoy yourself and have fun
When you are not physically active, you are more likely to:
 Get heart disease
 Get type 2 diabetes
 Have high blood pressure
 Have high blood cholesterol
 Have a stroke
 Physical activity and nutrition work together for better health. Being active increases the
amount of calories burned. As people age their metabolism slows, so maintaining energy
balance requires moving more and eating less.
Some types of physical activity are especially beneficial:
Aerobic activities make you breathe harder and make your heart beat faster. Aerobic activities can be moderate
or vigorous in their intensity. Vigorous activities take more effort than moderate ones. For moderate activities,
you can talk while you do them, but you can't sing. For vigorous activities, you can only say a few words
without stopping to catch your breath.
Muscle-strengthening activities make your muscles stronger. These include activities like push-ups and lifting
weights. It is important to work all the different parts of the body - your legs, hips, back, chest, stomach, shoulders, and arms.
Bone-strengthening activities make your bones stronger. Bone strengthening activities, like jumping, are especially important for children and adolescents. These activities produce a force on the bones that promotes bone
growth and strength.
Balance and stretching activities enhance physical stability and flexibility, which reduces risk of injuries. Examples are gentle stretching, dancing, yoga, martial arts, and t'ai chi.
For more information please visit http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ or contact Ms. Casteal at 691-4870.
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Longleaf Celebrates Walk to School Day!
On Wednesday, October 6 over 175 participants took part in our early morning walk to help celebrate
International Walk to School Day. International Walk to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and biking to school on the same day. It began in 1997 as a
one-day event. Over time, this event has become part of a movement for year-round safe routes to school
and a celebration – with record breaking participation – each October. Thousands of schools across
America – from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico – participate every October.
Coach Brown and Ms. Casteal coordinated this year’s event.
Chorus News, Mrs. McDonald, Ext. 31301
Congratulations to the following LMS Leopard Chorus students who auditioned and were selected to participate in the 2014-2015 District Honor Choir. Way to go Leopards!!!
Elicia Covington
Mia Eaddy
Kori Edgerton
Je’Von Fickling
Jade Frasier
Khaleel Hunter
Destiny Kennedy
Angel Merriweather
Khaieem O’Neal
Ashari Owens
Emma Schaefer
Ana Simpson
Maria Simpson
Zyion Stephens
Kyra Stewart
Chinia Wilson
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Online Cafeteria Website:
myschoolbucks.com
Meal Assistance Program
Breakfast: $.30 (Reduced) $1.00 (Full Price)
Lunch: $.40 (Reduced) $2.64 (Full Price)
Even if a student was previously eligible for free and
reduced meals, a meal application must be submitted
for this school year by October 1, 2014. You can
access the meal application online by following the link:
https://www.schoollunchapp.com/Terms.aspx?
host=richland2.schoollunchapp.com&apply=1
(Please know that the meal application process is
expedited if it is completed online.)
Completed paper meal applications may be submitted
back to either your school or the Food Services Office
at 124 Risdon Way, Columbia, 29223. All fields must
be filled out for the meal application to be processed
in a timely manner. Thank you!
Cell Phone Policy
Cell Phone & Electronic Devices Policy
The use of cell phones and other electronic
devices is forbidden on school property and
buses. Please refer to the student handbook on page 12.
All devices which are
confiscated will be
available for pick up
on Thursdays from
Mrs. Angela McDowell, school secretary,
in the Main
Office from 12:00
to 3:30 p.m.
Richland County District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national origin,
sex, age, handicap or disability in admissions to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities. Inquires
should be made to: Director of Personnel, 6831 Brookfield Road, Columbia, SC 29206.
HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALISTS
100 Old Cherokee Rd. Suite F, PMB # 14  Lexington, SC 29072  (800) 276-2398  www.hps-sc.com
YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR CHILD!
By completing this consent form and returning it to the school, you have the
opportunity to protect your child from the number one chronic disease of
children in the United States – tooth decay/cavities. Ninety (90%) of all tooth
decay occurs in the biting surfaces of back teeth. Dental sealants have been
proven to not only prevent decay, but to also stop decay from growing.
WHAT IS HPS?
HPS is a privately owned and operated group of Registered Dental Hygienists (RDHs)
throughout the state that go into schools to clean teeth, apply fluoride and place sealants on
teeth. We will see your child every 6 to 9 months.
There is a charge for our services.
WHAT ARE SEALANTS?
Sealants are thin plastic coatings that are painted in the grooves on the biting surfaces of back
molar teeth to prevent and stop cavities. Sealants are placed on permanent teeth.
WHAT ABOUT COST?
If your child has Medicaid or SCHIP, they will be billed and there will be no cost to you. If
you have dental insurance, we will file for you and bill you for any amount your insurance
does not pay. All others will be billed for the cost of services. Costs for HPS services:
Teeth Cleaning – age 11 and under, $40 for age 12 and older, $54; Fluoride Varnish -- $26
Dental Sealants – only on permanent back teeth, $29 per tooth
HOW WILL I KNOW WHEN YOU CLEANED MY CHILD’s TEETH?
A letter will be sent home the day your child is seen. It will let you know what was done
and if your child has any obvious cavity. If you complete this consent and your child
receives preventive dental services by a dentist within 6 months of the hygienist visiting
your school, your child will not be due for another cleaning and may not be seen.
WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS A CAVITY?
We will give you a list of dentists in your area, and you may choose which dentist you
would like your child to see.
HOW CAN MY CHILD BE SEEN AT SCHOOL?
Fill out the back of this form completely. You must sign it at the bottom where it asks for
Parent/Guardian signature. If your child currently sees a local dentist, your child may have
already had these services done or be scheduled for this in their office. Please consult your
dentist. Medicaid and dental insurance will not cover cleanings and fluorides more than
once every six months. Medicaid and insurance will pay for an exam, x-rays and fillings,
etc. if your child’s teeth are cleaned and/or sealed at school. It is a parent’s choice of where
and who provides services.
RETURN THIS CONSENT FORM ONLY IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO RECEIVE SERVICES.
*COMPLETE & SIGN ONLY IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO RECEIVE SERVICES AT SCHOOL*
Health Promotion Specialists -- School-Based Dental Prevention Program
Student Information
Student Name: _________________________, _________________________________________ Date: _____/_____/_____
Last Name
First Name
Middle
Male  Female Student’s Birth Date: _____/______/_______ Social Security # - ________ - _____ - _________
Day Phone #___Home ___Work (______)_________________ Night Phone # ___Home ___Cell (______)_________________
Home Room Teacher: ______________________Grade: _______ School: _______________________________________
Student’s Home Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Street
Apartment #
________________________________________________ Name of school attended last year: _____________________________
City
State
Zip
Medical Questions
ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED
Child’s Dentist:
Date of child’s last teeth cleaning: ______/_____/______
Child’s Doctor:
YES
NO
Does your child have allergies (including Food, Medicines and/or Latex)?
If yes please list:
Has your child ever had an artificial joint replacement?
Has your child ever been diagnosed with rheumatic fever?
Does your child have sickle cell anemia or sickle cell trait? If yes, circle which one.
List any other serious health problem(s) your child has now.
List any medications, over the counter medicines, or herbal supplements your child is taking
at this time.
Payment Information – You MUST check and complete A, B, OR C and sign at bottom
A.
MEDICAID ID
B
Dental Insurance – If your child has private insurance and Medicaid, fill out A & B
(CHILD’S 10 digit individual #- NOT plan #)
Name of Parent or Guardian Who Has Insurance: _________________________________________________
Home Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Employee Social Security#________-______-________ Employee Birth Date: _______/_______/______
Insurance ID # ________________________________ Group #_______________________________________
Name of Company Employee Works for: ____________________________________________________
Dental Insurance Company Name and Address: ___________________________________________________
_____________________________________________Dental Insurance Co. Phone #: (_____)_______________
C.
C.
I am responsible for payment. My child has no Medicaid or Dental Insurance.
Teeth Cleaning --Age 11 & Under -$40.00; Age 12 & older -- $54.00
Fluoride Varnish - $26.00
Sealants -$29 per tooth only on permanent back teeth
I request and authorize HPS, their contracting dentists, and staff, duly licensed as Doctors of Dentistry or licensed dental hygienists,
to perform any diagnostic procedures, preventive procedures or treatment procedures on my child. I understand that preventive
services do not take the place of an examination by a licensed dentist. I understand that photos may be taken for educational
purposes. I further understand that if my child is not enrolled in Medicaid, I am financially responsible to HPS for services
performed. I authorize payment of Medicaid or Insurance benefits directly to HPS and their partner dentists. I request and authorize
the release of any information on this form or acquired in the course of treatment for payment, referral purposes, and to all
appropriate school personnel and SC ORS and SC DHEC, as deemed necessary by HPS.
_________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature (MUST BE SIGNED)
______________________________________________________
Printed Name
RELATIONSHIP To Child_______________________ Date__________________
THIS CONSENT WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR
A new consent must be filled out each school year.
REVISED 01/14