J. R. Ingram Elementary School

Today, we successfully completed a lockdown drill as part of our regularly scheduled safety drills. These drills are essential in ensuring that our students and staff are prepared and know exactly what to do in the event of a real emergency. The safety of our Eagles is always our top priority, and we appreciate the cooperation of our students and staff in making today’s drill a success. Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a safe and secure learning environment! 🦅 #SafetyFirst #EagleStrong

This week is a busy one, and we’re especially excited to kick off our Book Fair this Friday! 📚 Our theme this year is "Camp Out with a Great Book," and we can't wait to share the adventure with our students. We are still looking for volunteers to help make our Book Fair a success. If you're available to lend a hand, please sign up using the link below or contact Mrs. Parker via email or phone. Your support makes a big difference! 📌 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BA5A72CA0FD0-55423172-jrispring#/ Thank you for your support, and happy reading!

We are now accepting 2025-2026 Kindergarten enrollments ! Visit the link for more information. https://www.lee.k12.nc.us/o/lcs/page/enrollment

Report cards were sent home today, 3/19/25, with your child. Please review, sign, and return them.

Don't forget Spring Pictures will be taken on Wednesday 3/19! All students will have their picture taken and proofs will be sent home to order in a few weeks.

NC CHECK IN 3 for ELA and MATH are 3-18-25 and 3-20-25. Please help your student be prepared by having a good night's rest and breakfast .

📚✨ We had some very special guests visit our kindergarteners last week! LCS Retired School Personnel President Mildred Smith, along with members Gaynelle McIver and Linda Truitt, came to share their love of reading with our students. Thank you for inspiring our young learners! 📖💙 #WildAboutLearning #ReadingMatters #CommunityConnections

We would love to have parents and staff attend the Strategic Plan Community Presentation and Feedback Session on April 1st at W.B. Wicker Auditorium

Please join us!

📢 We're Hiring! Join Our Wild About Learning Team! 🦅📚 J.R. Ingram Elementary is looking for passionate teachers and teacher assistants /bus drivers to join our incredible team for the 2025-2026 school year! If you're dedicated to making a difference and love fostering a love for learning, we want YOU! 🌿 Be part of a supportive school family 🌟 Help students grow and thrive 📖 Embrace a school culture that’s Wild About Learning! Apply today and start your next adventure with us! 🦓🐆🐘 Visit Lee County Schools NC Careers section to apply or contact Principal Brewer at 919-774-3772 or melissaberewer@lee.k12.nc.us to learn more! #NowHiring #WildAboutLearning #JoinOurTeam #TeachingJobs #EducationMatters

🚨 Today, as part of North Carolina's Severe Weather Awareness Week, we conducted our severe weather drill at J.R. Ingram! 🌪️ Students and staff participated in a practice drill to ensure everyone knows what to do in the event of severe weather. Safety is always our top priority, and these drills help us be prepared for any situation that may arise. Thank you to our staff and students for following procedures and staying calm! 👏 #SevereWeatherAwareness #JRIngram #Preparedness #SafetyFirst

Please remember Monday, March 10 is a Teacher Workday! No school for students! See you all Tuesday!

🎬✨ BFG Movie Night Reminder! ✨🎬 Join us for a magical night as we watch The BFG! 🌙👣 📅 TONIGHT, March 6, 2025 🕕 6 pm 📍 JR Ingram Nest Please park in the bus parking lot and enter by the cafeteria. 🎉 FREE popcorn for everyone! 🍿 Bring your blankets and chairs for a cozy evening with family and friends. We can't wait to see you there! #BFGMovieNight #FreePopcorn #FamilyFun #JRIngramEagles

📢 Volunteers Needed! 🏀 Our 99 Pledges PTO Fundraiser is in full swing, and we need your help for next week's Basketball Shootout! 🎯🏆 We're looking for at least two parents from each class to volunteer. If you can assist with other classes, that would be amazing too! ✅ Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BA5A72CA0FD0-55449055-basketball#/ A huge THANK YOU to those who have already signed up—we appreciate you! 💙🐦 #EagleStrong #CommunityMatters #JRIngramPTO

🎨🎶 March is NC Arts in Our Schools Month! 🖌️🎭 At J.R. Ingram, we celebrate the power of the arts in education! From music and visual arts to drama and creative expression, the arts inspire creativity, build confidence, and enhance learning for all students. Join us in recognizing the incredible impact of the arts and showing appreciation for our talented students and dedicated educators who bring creativity to life every day! Drop a 🎨🎶 in the comments if you love the arts! #NCArtsInOurSchools #CreativityMatters #WildAboutLearning In celebration of Music in Our Schools Month, Lee County Schools is hosting a special performance featuring various school music groups. We are excited to announce that Ingram Elementary will have the opportunity to perform at the School Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 11th, at Lee County High School in the School Board meeting room, beginning at 5:45 PM. Our 1st and 3rd grade students will be performing a song from their upcoming concert. Come out and support our wonderful performers!

📢 Volunteers Needed! 🏀📚 J.R. Ingram families and friends, we need YOUR help to make two exciting events a slam dunk success for our students! 👉 99 Pledges Basketball Shootout – We need volunteers to help keep the event running smoothly as our students show off their skills! 👉 Spring Book Fair – Help us create a fun and inviting experience for our young readers by assisting with setup, checkout, and more! If you can spare an hour or two, we’d love to have you! Your support makes a huge difference for our school. See links below or reach out to us to sign up. Thank you for being part of our Eagle family! 🦅💙 99 Pledges Basketball Shootout: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BA5A72CA0FD0-55449055-basketball#/ Book Fair: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BA5A72CA0FD0-55423172-jrispring#/

Welcome to our March Edition of our JRI Parent News https://secure.smore.com/n/u5ksg We want to take a moment to remind everyone that our monthly school newsletters are packed with more than just calendar reminders. They include important updates, helpful links, event highlights, and details that support your child's success throughout the school year. To make sure you stay informed, we encourage you to scroll all the way through each issue to catch everything, from new programs and important announcements to school highlights and reminders. If you would like a printed copy of this please visit our front office. Thank you for taking the time to stay connected and engaged with our school community. Your support makes a big difference!

Tonight, we had the privilege of celebrating our amazing bus drivers at the LCS Annual Bus Banquet! These dedicated individuals ensure our students arrive safely to and from school each day and play a vital role in making special events and field trips possible. We are incredibly grateful for their hard work, patience, and commitment to our school community. Thank you for all you do! #EaglePride #ThankABusDriver 🚍💛

JRI Bus Driver of the Year Mr. Bethancourth

🎉 Attention Ingram 5th Grade Families and Future SLMS Stallions! 🎉 SanLee Middle School’s AVID elective application is now open, and we want to make sure our students don’t miss this amazing opportunity! AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) helps students build college and career readiness skills, fostering leadership, organization, and academic success. 📅 Application Deadline: March 28, 2025 📽️ AVID at SLMS Video: Link 🔗 AVID Application Link: Link 💡 What’s Next? ✅ 5th-grade students will get a firsthand look at AVID during their end-of-year tour of SanLee Middle on March 31, 2025. ✅ A Rising 6th Grade Open House (Date TBD) will include student interviews for those applying to the AVID elective! If you have any questions, feel free to contact vincentpienaar@lee.k12.nc.us. We encourage all interested students to apply and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity! 🚀✨ #WildAboutLearning #AVIDatSLMS #Future6thGraders