August Family Newsletter (25-26)

🎉 Welcome Back to Smith Elementary! 🎉

I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the final days of summer. As we prepare to kick off an exciting new school year, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to all of our returning students and families, as well as those joining us for the first time. We’re so glad you’re here!

Our dedicated team has been working diligently to ensure that Smith Elementary is ready to provide an enriching, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where every student feels safe, valued, and supported. Your child’s well-being, academic success, and personal growth remain our top priorities.

This year, we look forward to continuing our tradition of excellence by fostering creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking in every classroom. Together, we will inspire a love for learning and help each student reach their fullest potential—both academically and personally.

To kick things off, we invite you to join us for Meet the Teacher Night on Friday, August 8th, from 2:00–3:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and learn more about our campus routines and expectations.

📌 Attendance Reminder:
Our school day begins promptly at 7:50 AM, and consistent attendance is key to student success—every day counts!
To support timely arrivals, beginning in September:

• Parents/guardians dropping off students after 7:50 AM will receive a Parent Tardy—a friendly reminder of our start time.

• Students arriving at 8:05 AM or later must be signed in by a parent/guardian at the front office.

We are looking forward to a fantastic year filled with learning, growth, and memorable moments. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to review our August Family Newsletter for important updates and reminders. Let’s make this our best year yet! 💛

Warm regards,

Lauren Stinson

Principal

Teachers will be emailing and writing post cards to students and families on August 1st. Information such as room #s will be included. We will have rosters posted inside our campus during Meet the Teacher on August 8th from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM You can also view who your child's teacher is by logging into the Home Access Center.

https://hac.ccisd.us/HomeAccess/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fHomeAccess%2f

Beginning on the first day of school, the following safety procedures will be in place:

To ensure the safety of all students and staff, only Smith Elementary staff, students, and Pre-K parents will be allowed beyond the front security vestibule and glass entry doors.

• Pre-K parents may walk their child to class on the first day of school only.

• Please rest assured—we will have plenty of staff members stationed throughout the building to help guide and support students to their classrooms.

Your child’s safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding and support as we follow CCISD’s district-wide safety expectations.

Roadrunner Reports Folders will be sent home every Thursday.

Inside, you will find:

• Important campus/district information
• Grade level Grading Period Newsletters
• Students' progress trackers
• Additional communication pieces

Please return these folders the following day, every Friday.

Thank you for your support in keeping our communication strong! 😊

We are thrilled to announce that Smith Elementary will be offering childcare for CCISD employees! Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open.

If you need childcare for a child between 6 weeks and 3 years old (turning 3 after September 1st), please complete the application and select your preferred location.

We’re excited to support our CCISD families with this opportunity!

Beginning September 8th, 2025.

COMING SOON: Further details and schedule.

The Corpus Christi Independent School District Food Services department is offering free breakfast and lunch for the 2025-2026 school year.

CCISD food services department has a new app for à la carte items they are offering this school year. The à la carte items are purchased separately from the free breakfast and lunch they will provide to all students.Hello Roadrunner families! The Corpus Christi Independent School District Food Services department is offering free breakfast and lunch for the 2025-2026 school year.

CCISD food services department has a new app for à la carte items they are offering this school year. The à la carte items are purchased separately from the free breakfast and lunch they will provide to all students.

We’re excited to share that our partnership with the City of Corpus Christi and the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Bend will continue for the upcoming school year! 🎉

Please see the flyer below for additional details.

• Class Dojo - Join our campus Class Dojo.
• Facebook - Like our campus Facebook page.
• Canvas - Check emails from teachers & student grades.
• School Messenger - Emails, texts, calls from our Principal.
• CCISD App - Our district application.

Communication is key. Smith Elementary wants to ensure parents/guardians are staying informed with the most up to date information. 💛

Vision:

Our vision is to foster student achievement through engaging, student-centered learning experiences that uphold high expectations and promote accountability in all aspects of education.

Mission:

Our mission is to empower every student to achieve their highest potential. Through engaging and student-centered learning experiences, we instill a culture of accountability and uphold rigorous expectations, nurturing well-rounded individuals prepared for success in a dynamic world.