April Family Newsletter-SmithES

Dear Roadrunner Families,

Happy April! 🌷🐣 This month is filled with exciting opportunities for learning, growth, and community fun, including Inflata-FUN-Day, Roadrunner Fest, and STAAR testing for our 3rd-5th graders.

📌 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 April 2nd, parents/guardians dropping off students past 7:50 AM will receive a Parent Tardy—a friendly reminder of our school’s start time. Students arriving at 8:05 AM or later must be signed in by a parent/guardian at the front office.

📌 For 3rd-5th Grade Parents/Guardians: STAAR testing is quickly approaching, and we need your support in ensuring consistent attendance as we prepare for our STAAR Rockin' Review! Please ensure your child gets a good night’s rest to help them stay focused and engaged throughout the day.

We appreciate your partnership in fostering a smooth and productive school day for all. Details on this month’s exciting events are included below. Thank you for being a valued part of our Roadrunner community! ✨

Warm regards,

Lauren Stinson
Principal
📧 lauren.stinson@ccisd.us

🗓️ Order Deadline: Friday, April 11th

📍 Pick-Up Info: Items ordered can be shipped directly to your homes or to the school

Register your child by going to www.fundraisingnet.com/register

and input your Group ID# 016880

Our annual climate survey is open through 4:30 p.m., Sunday, April 6. The survey is open to staff, students (grades 4-12), families and community members. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts with us. Here is the link to the survey: https://ccisd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ygyneomZJObPlI

If you prefer, you may use the link posted at ccisd.us. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts!

🗓 Deadline: April 6

⏰ It only takes a few minutes, but your input makes a BIG impact!

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!

Roadrunner Reports Folders will be sent home every Thursday.

Inside, you will find:

• Important campus/district information
• A grade level newsletter
• 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! 😊

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK ROADRUNNERS! 🎉

Remember our Daily Attendance Average target is 95% 🎯

• 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.