Newsletter

Hey there family! ✨

As we near the end of February and continue into the spring semester, we’ll keep sending you weekly updates packed with highlights about our curriculum, important upcoming dates, school events, and all the wonderful programs happening at school. Look out for the link from your scholar's teacher who will send it to your email every Thursday.

We’re excited to partner with you during this busy and exciting time, and we’re here to support your child's ongoing growth and success. Thank you for your continued partnership as we finish out the semester strong!

💚 The Fifth Grade Team

• April 23: 5th Science STAAR ⭐
• April 24: Smith Spirit Night at Lebanon Trail @ 7:30
• April 30: No School ( Staff PD Day)
• May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 6: Spring Walk & Roll to School Day
• May 8: 5th Grade Field Day & 3-5 Nine Week Awards
• May 13: 5th Grade EOY Field Trip (Pinstack)
• May 14: Wax Museum Day
• May 15: K-4 Field Day
• May 21: 5th Grade Awards (8-10, Cafe)
• May 22: EOY Parties & Last Day of School

Math:

Science:

Social Studies:

Reading: Book Club

Writing: Wax Museum Research

Spelling:

Character & Life Skills (Second Step): Review Lessons

We have several activities that will be take place in May! Hopefully this will give you some insight and answer any questions you may have!

May 8th : 5th Grade Field Day

• Place: Clark's Track
• Time: TBA

May 13th: EOY Field Trip - Pin Stack

• Departing from school : 9:15 AM
• Returning to school: 2:30 PM
• Attire: 5th grade blue shirt (so we can easily identify our group)
• While at Pinstack, we’ll enjoy a fun day of games, activities, and pizza for lunch! Each student will be given a prepaid card for arcade games, so no additional money is required—though they are welcome to bring extra money if they’d like to purchase sweets or snacks from the concession area.
• Parents are more than welcome to join us on the trip and enjoy the day with us! 😊

• If you have not paid, please do so ASAP.

  Pay for Class Parties here: Smith PTA Shop

May 14th: Wax Museum

• Parents are able to come and view our Wax Museum at 8:15-8:45 AM.
• Costume Expectations: Simple & creative costumes are encouraged, Items from home are perfectly fine, No need to purchase expensive materials
• Scholars can change at school (in the morning) or come to school dressed in their costume. They can also bring in a change of clothes for after the Wax Museum Activity is completed.
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May 21st: 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony

• Time: 8-10 AM in the Cafe

• Dress Attire: Dress in a way that reflects respect and appreciation for this special occasion (polished and celebratory). We ask that students avoid anything that resembles pajamas (such as Crocs, slides, sweatpants, pajama tops, etc.). Nice outfits such as dresses, collared shirts, or jeans paired with a nice top are all great options.

• Students can bring a change of clothes for after the ceremony is completed.

• Parents are able to come to the ceremony. For smooth entry into the school, please ensure you've completed the Pre Registration Link . Your cooperation will greatly assist in facilitating the process.

May 22nd: EOY Party & Last Dy

• 5th Grade Walk: Parents will be able to stand at the front of the school by the library entrance.

• The walk is happening at the end of the school day. Parents can start coming at 2:40. (Pre-Register for a Visitor Badge)

• Our 5th graders will take their final walk through Smith Elementary, and then we’ll head out to the playground for a farewell send-off.

Dear 5th Grade Parents,

As we approach the end of the school year, our 5th graders have some exciting celebrations coming up to recognize all of their hard work, including our end-of-year party and a special field trip celebration at Pinstack. These events are a meaningful way for students to celebrate their elementary journey together.

In order for all students to fully participate in these experiences, it’s important that party fees are paid. These contributions directly support the activities, and without enough participation, there is a possibility that some parts of these celebrations may be limited.

Please take a moment to review the message below from our PTA and submit your payment as soon as possible if you have not already done so.

🎉 Class Parties 🎉

If you have not paid, please do so ASAP.

Pay for Class Parties here: Smith PTA Shop

Click on your child's grade level and fill out the information. This money goes directly to the parties. We only have one party left this year and 100% of the money goes into making the end of the year party so much fun for the kids. The PTAis already planning for inflatables, games, snow cones and popcorn for the students to enjoy. We can't make it happen without the funds. Only about 50% of the students' party fees have been paid. Every contribution really helps make the parties special for our kids.

The End of Year Party is May 22nd. More information regarding volunteering and class times to follow.

If you aren't sure if you have paid your child's fees please email Hilary Grant- president@smithpta.net

Dear Smith Elementary 5th Grade Families,

We're so excited to welcome your students to Clark Middle School next year! It's our joy as a PTA to serve our staff and students at Clark and bring them meaningful experiences.

As your student prepares to head to Clark next year, this is a great opportunity to stay involved and connected to their new campus.Clark PTA is currently recruiting for their 2026–2027 Board. It’s a fun, low-stress, and meaningful way to support students, connect with other families, and stay engaged during the transition to middle school. We have plenty of responsibilities to choose from ranging from low to mid time commitment.

➡️ Interested in learning more? Fill out the interest form here: https://forms.gle/aG4v3UPieAygYUEy6

Whether or not you're keen to join the board, we certainly would love to invite you to become Clark PTA members for the 2026-2027 school year. Membership will open up next year, so stay tuned for more details! In the meantime, we'd love for you to get to know us and see the impact that Clark PTA has on our campus.

➡️ Learn more about us—visit the Clark PTA website: https://clarkpta.my.canva.site/

We know this is an emotional time with your baby about to head into 6th grade, but we want to reassure you that Clark is a wonderful place. Joining PTA would help you make it all the more wonderful for your child, so please consider it. Enjoy all of the 5th grade end-of-year festivities, and don't hesitate to reach out to our VP of Clark PTA Fundraising & Communications, Lauren Greener at vp_fundraising@clarkmiddleschoolpta.org, if you have any questions about Clark, 6th grade, or PTA.

As our 5th graders continue to grow, many are beginning to experience the normal changes that come with this stage, including developing body odor. To help students feel comfortable and confident throughout the school day, we encourage families to remind their children about the importance of good hygiene habits such as daily showers, using deodorant, and wearing clean clothes.

While I do not have deodorant to send home, I do keep a couple of inexpensive roll-on options at school that a student may use if needed.

Thank you for supporting your child as they learn to take on these new responsibilities!

Nurse Vantory

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Important Change for 2025: To minimize security risks, classroom interruptions and ensure a smooth school day, all water bottles, snacks, and home-packed lunches must be dropped off no later than 10:15 AM. This year, all K–5 students will go to recess before lunch rather than after. Late lunch deliveries cause students to miss valuable eating time since they now arrive in the cafeteria immediately after recess. For this reason, if a restaurant lunch is not delivered at the start of your child’s lunch period, your child will be instructed to purchase a school lunch from the cafeteria so they can eat with their class and have their full lunch period.

Water Bottles, Snacks, & Home Packed Lunches:

• Must be dropped off on the outside cart by 10:15 AM
• Permanently label lunches with name, grade level, and teacher name before dropping off
• Place lunch on area with grade level of your student

Restaurant Lunches:

• Show a valid ID and check in at the front office to obtain a visitor badge.

• Personally deliver the store-bought lunch to their child in the cafeteria.

Timing Matters:

• All K-5 students now go to recess BEFORE lunch
• Late deliveries mean less time to eat
• If lunch isn't delivered at the START of lunch, your child will be asked to get a school lunch

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep the lunch process organized and ensuring every child has enough time to eat and be ready for afternoon learning.

Smith Arrival and Dismissal Traffic Map Link

Our school day begins at 7:45 AM and ends at 3:05 PM. Please read the information below for important information regarding drop off and pick up.

Per district safely policies, our building is not open to students until 7:20 AM. Please do not drop your child off before this time, as they will not be supervised or allowed in the building until 7:20.

Students are released to their classrooms at 7:30, and the tardy bell rings at 7:45. Please make every effort to have your child at school no later than 7:40 so they have time to unpack, prepare for the day, and participate in our daily morning meeting that begins promptly at 7:45.

Our school day ends at 3:05. At that time, a teacher will walk the various groups to their dismissal areas.

• Smith Elementary Website link
• Student Handbook link
• 5th Grade Website link
• Smith PTA link
• Online School Fees link

To Report an Absence/Tardy for your child, go to the Smith homepage and click on the yellow “Report an Absence” button in the upper right corner and complete the short form.