August Family Newsletter (26-27)

✨ Welcome Back to Smith Elementary! ✨

I hope this month's newsletter finds you well and that you are 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 on Monday, August 10th, 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.

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.

📌 Attendance Reminder:

• Our school day begins promptly at 7:50 AM, and consistent attendance is key to student success—every day counts!
• Beginning August 31st:
• Students who arrive after 7:55 AM will receive a tardy slip and sent to class.
• Parents/guardians dropping off students after 7:55 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.

Let’s make this our best year yet! 💛 Beep Beep!

Warm regards,

Lauren Stinson

Principal

📧 lauren.stinson@ccisd.us

🎉📚 Roadrunner Families, we hope to see you at Meet the Teacher! ❤️🖤💛

Come meet your child’s teacher and our administrators, visit the campus, and get ready for an amazing new school year!

✏️ Don’t forget to bring your school supplies!

🍧 Kona Ice will also be available for purchase!

We can’t wait to welcome our Roadrunners back to Smith! Beep Beep! 🎉

#RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #CCISDProud #suCCessISD

Teachers will be emailing and writing post cards to students and families on August 3rd. Information such as room #s will be included. We will have rosters posted inside our campus during Meet the Teacher on August 10th from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. You can also view who your child's teacher is by logging into the Home Access Center.

The Home Access Center is a portal provided to CCISD families to get student information online.

📚✨ Gifted & Talented (GT) Testing Information! ✨📚
The GT application for students in Grades 1–11 will be available online September 1–November 30. Families interested in having their child considered for GT testing can complete the application here: https://www.ccisd.us/o/ccisd/page/testing-application
🍎 Kindergarten families: All Kindergarten students will be tested October 19–30.
More information will be shared as testing dates approach. 💛🖤❤️

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! 😊

COMING SOON: Further details and schedule

Beginning September 8th, 2026.

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.

📣💛 Roadrunner Families, We Want to Hear From You! 💛📣 As we begin a new school year, we want to ensure our school counseling program continues to meet the needs of our students and families. Your feedback is important to us! Please take a few minutes to complete our Parent Needs Assessment Survey.https://ccisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cIwSLcJfMGmAf3M
Your input will help us better understand how we can support our Roadrunners throughout the 2026–2027 school year. ❤️🖤💛 Thank you for your continued partnership and support! #RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #CCISDProud #suCCessISD

✨📚 Parents and guardians can now access the Destiny Library Parent Portal to:
📖 View your child’s current library checkouts
📚 Review checkout history from the past year
To access the portal, visit the Library Media Services page on the district website or click the link provided below.
https://destinyverification.follettsoftware.com/willow/district/destiny-RJMJ-P42C
Thank you for partnering with us to support our Roadrunner readers! ❤️🖤💛 #RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #CCISDProud #suCCessISD

Texas Education code 37.222 requires school districts to provide information on safe firearm storage to the parent or guardian of each student.

We are thrilled that Smith Elementary will be offering childcare for CCISD employees!

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!

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK ROADRUNNERS! 🎉

Remember our Daily Attendance Average target is 95% 🎯

• 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. 💛

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.

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.