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Lake Myra Elementary
Year-Round
Calendar: Year-Round (Track 4 Only)

Information for the: 2011 - 2012 school year.

If you are planning to visit this school to enroll your child for the 2012-2013 school year, please visit their Website or contact them using the information below for their enrollment schedule. School staff will have times set up to receive your forms and walk you through the process.

Principal, Grades & Calendar

Principal - Jim Argent

Grades - k - 5

2011-12 Bell Schedule - 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Instructional Calendar

Lake Myra Elementary runs on the Year-Round (Track 4 Only) calendar. Currently, the following Year-Round (Track 4 Only) calendars are available for download:

2011 - 2012 Year-Round (Track 4 Only) Calendar (Adobe Reader File)
2012 - 2013 Year-Round (Track 4 Only) Calendar (Adobe Reader File)

Before School: WCPSS

After School: WCPSS

Contact the Lake Myra Elementary directly for full information about its before- and after-school care programs. For general information about before- and after-school care programs across WCPSS, go here.

Contact

Phone - (919) 365-8990

Fax - (919) 365-8968

Website - http://lakemyraes.wcpss.net/

Location

Address - 1300 Elk Falls Drive, Wendell, NC 27591

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Description

Lake Myra Elementary School is committed to reaching our school mission: To provide a learning environment that is engaging, caring, nurturing, and safe for all learners.
We also create an environment of high expectations for students and staff that utilizes research based best practices and develops rigorous and engaging learning opportunities on a daily basis.

All of our activities are geared with the growth of every student in mind. We challenge students through 21st Century activities that integrate critical thinking skills, creativity, collaboration, and communication into the Standard Course of Study. Our teachers receive continuous training on higher order thinking skills in order to challenge all students and prepare all learners for their future.

Lake Myra is also an award winning school for the implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. We create an atmosphere of love and respect for every child.

Finally, Lake Myra educates the whole child. Our specialists program gives students the opportunities to strive in Art, Music, PE, Guidance, and 21st Century Skills. Through our R.O.M.P chorus, our Art Club, student council, and fitness clubs, Lake Myra students have the opportunity to lead and excel in multiple venues.

Curriculum: Year-Round

Unique Features

* Traditional 180-day school year divided into nine-week quarters with a three-week break at the end of each quarter

* Continuous cycle of learning

* Remedial and acceleration programs offered during track-out as resources permit

1300 Elk Falls Drive, Wendell, NC 27591 (919 ) 365-8990

Important: Bus Routes are subject to change, based on actual student distribution, parent appeals and other factors. The information here will be updated regularly, but updates may lag changes by several days.

Route Information Last Updated: 8:20 AM, Mon, Dec 5, 2011