Announcements from Smith Elementary

· November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. One in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy at some point during their lifetime. Epilepsy is one of the least understood of all the neurological diseases, yet it is the fourth most common.

· November is Generation Texas Month. This is a statewide, grassroots movement focused on creating a culture of college and career readiness that leads to the most successful generation ever. ... Annual campaigns include Way to Pay: helps college-bound high school seniors and their families apply for financial aid.

Nov 5 Student Holiday

Nov 5 Wear purple in recognition of Epilepsy Awareness Month

Nov 6 Choice Schools Festival – 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center

Nov 10 Math STAAR Interim Testing – Grades 3 - 5

Nov 11 Reading STAAR Interim Testing – Grades 3 – 5

Nov 12 Wear purple in recognition of Epilepsy Awareness Month

November 15 – 19 Generation Texas Week

· Nov 15 College Spirit Day – Wear college shirt or colors

· Nov 16 Go Wild for Education – Wear camo or animal prints

· Nov 17 Dress for Success – Dress for the career path of your choice

· Nov 18 Your Future is Bright – Wear bright neon color clothing

· Nov 19 Hats off to College – Wear a hat and school spirit shirt

Nov 19 Wear purple in recognition of Epilepsy Awareness Month

Nov 22 -26 Thanksgiving Break

Tuesday November 16th at 4:00 p.m./ Martes 19 de noviembre a las 4:00

Friday November 19th at 9:00 am./ Viernes 19 de noviembre a las 9:00

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