District 5 Foundation http://www.district5foundation.org Foundation for Academic Excellence Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:09:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 March 2, 2013 – Annual BATTLE ON THE DAM http://www.district5foundation.org/2013/01/march-2-2013-annual-battle-on-the-dam/ http://www.district5foundation.org/2013/01/march-2-2013-annual-battle-on-the-dam/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:33:45 +0000 phite http://www.district5foundation.org/?p=329

What is it?
The BATTLE ON THE DAM is a walking event encouraging children and families to adopt active lifestyles. We’ll walk across the dam, from the Irmo side to the Lexington side, and then enjoy the Battle on the Dam Health Fair at the park on the Lexington side of the Dam.

School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties, The District 5 Foundation for Educational Excellence, The Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission and The Community Roundtable have come together to support this walking event to encourage active lifestyles for our students and communities.

When
Saturday, March 2nd, 2013, 9am
(Rain date – Sat. March 9th)

Where
Lake Murray Dam. We’ll start on the Irmo side and finish on the Lexington side.

Register!
Download the REGISTRATION FORM »

Registration deadline is February 13, 2013.

Students & Parents – Return the registration form to your school.
Community Members – Return the registration form to a Lexington-Richland 5 school or mail to: Richland 5 (Attn. Amee White), 1020 Dutch Fork Road, Irmo, SC 29063.

Who can participate?
Everyone is welcome! The event is noncompetitive and we will not reward individual
times. EVERYONE who comes out and tries their best is a winner. All District Five student participations (K4‐12th grade) will receive a t‐shirt at no cost.

Siblings and friends of District Five students are welcome, but please remember that every student participant must be accompanied by an adult walking buddy.

Parking & Shuttle Service
PARKING
Parking is provided at Irmo High School Parking lots, with overflow parking available at Irmo Middle School. No Parking will be allowed in the SCE&G parking lots at the Lake Murray Dam.

SHUTTLES (TO THE DAM)
Parking attendants will assist you to the closest shuttle. Shuttles will operate from each parking lot to take participants to the Dam. Shuttles will begin running at 7:30 AM to the Irmo side of the dam. You are encouraged to arrive EARLY. The last shuttle for the dam will leave promptly at 8:30am!

SHUTTLES (BACK TO THE PARKING AREA)
Shuttles will depart from the Lexington side of the Dam to return you to your cars at Irmo High School and Irmo Middle School starting at 10:00 AM and will continue until all participants have been returned.

START: Irmo Side
We will have music and entertainment for families at the shuttle drop-off area from 7:30-9 AM on the Irmo side of the Dam as well as an award ceremony to recognize schools with the most participants.

FINISH: Health Fair on the Lexington Side
Upon completion of the walk, make your way to the park on the Lexington side of the Dam for the Battle ON the Dam Health Fair.

Important!

We are expecting a large crowd. Because we will be near water, we encourage parents to carefully supervise their children to prevent accidents

Allow yourself plenty of time to park and get to the buses.

Rest well the night before so that your family will be energized and ready to walk the Dam.

Dress comfortably in layers depending on the weather. Wear comfortable and supportive shoes for the 1.7 mile walk.

You may want to bring a water bottle for you and your child(ren) in case anyone gets thirsty as you are walking. It is important to stay hydrated.

Strollers and backpacks are permitted. Pets are not allowed on the Dam or on the shuttles.

Strollers can be transported on buses and are welcomed for our younger people!

Handicap bus is available: Please contact Dave Weissman for further information at dweissman@lexrich5.org or 803.476.4980.

AMAZING sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor:


Palmetto Health Parkridge

Platinum:


Blue Cross Blue Shield South Carolina

Gold:


Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union

Silver:


Loveless Commercial Contracting, Inc.


SCE&G

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]]> http://www.district5foundation.org/2012/07/image-1/feed/ 0 Educational Initiative http://www.district5foundation.org/2012/06/image-2/ http://www.district5foundation.org/2012/06/image-2/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:31:22 +0000 bentyllc http://www.district5foundation.org/?p=99 In these economic times with decreased funding it is important that District 5 continues to be a leader in our state and nation with unique educational opportunities. Now more than ever we see the importance of math, science and technology. We must prepare our students for an ever changing world.

]]> http://www.district5foundation.org/2012/06/image-2/feed/ 0 About Us http://www.district5foundation.org/2012/05/image-3/ http://www.district5foundation.org/2012/05/image-3/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 04:46:22 +0000 bentyllc http://www.district5foundation.org/?p=104 There is a saying that “It takes a village to raise a child”. With that thought in mind it takes a community to support its schools. School District 5 of Lexington and Richland Counties has been the foundation of our community and is what attracts many families to live here. It is a district with a rich history and outstanding teachers, administrators and staff.

]]> http://www.district5foundation.org/2012/05/image-3/feed/ 0 We Need You http://www.district5foundation.org/2012/04/image-4/ http://www.district5foundation.org/2012/04/image-4/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:46:52 +0000 bentyllc http://www.district5foundation.org/?p=109 It is up to us as a community to stay involved and to give back to our schools. Every little bit helps and ultimately generations to come will flourish in our community.

]]> http://www.district5foundation.org/2012/04/image-4/feed/ 0 Community Building Events http://www.district5foundation.org/2012/02/image-5/ http://www.district5foundation.org/2012/02/image-5/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:47:15 +0000 bentyllc http://www.district5foundation.org/?p=111 With your help, we support students by sponsoring engaging events. Our annual BATTLE ON THE DAM (pictured) encourages our students and the community to live active lifestyles.

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