Principal Mellon's Notes

Dear Families,

Welcome back! I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful summer filled with family & fun, making lasting memories. As we all gear up for another exciting school year, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your continued support and partnership. Together, we will make this year memorable, successful and FUN for each and every student!

See You Soon,

Mrs. Mellon

We are excited to welcome Quest Learning to Horizon Elementary this school year!! If your child is in Quest, please stop by their rooms on Back to SChool Night rooms 128 & 129 and visit Mrs. Reade & Mrs. Scheibe!!!

Please take a look below at our Parent Tab, which is located on our Horizon Website.

This is a great resource for parents:

https://www.smithvilleschooldistrict.net/o/ssd/page/parent-resources

• Back to School Night:

  • Date: Thursday, August 14th
  • Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

• First Day of School:

  • Date: Tuesday, August 19th
  • Breakfast Students: May enter the cafeteria at 8:25
  • Arrival: All students may enter the building starting at 8:30
  • School Starts: 8:45 AM
  • Kindergarten Families: Please drop students off on the playground the first day between 8:25-8:40.
  • Dismissal: 3:45 PM

During Back to School Night, please:

• Visit your child’s classroom
• Bring school supplies
• Tour the building
• Sign up for Car Rider tags
• Sign up/learn about our amazing PTO
• Pay for breakfast/lunch with OPAA
• Find out Bus information
• And much more!

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with teachers and staff, as well as meet other families.

Kindergarten Families:

* The first day of school please meet your kindergarten teachers on the playground for arrival. You my arrive at 8:30-8:45. This is a great way to see your little one walk into school with their classrooms, get pictures outside and say your goodbyes!

This year, our district is implementing a new literacy resource to support all students in becoming strong, confident readers and writers. We are excited to introduce Amplify CKLA (Core Knowledge Language Arts) in grades K–5 and Amplify ELA in grade 6. These research and evidence-based programs are designed to develop foundational skills, build knowledge, strengthen comprehension, and meaningfully connect reading, writing, vocabulary, and language.

Our teachers are learning right alongside students as we implement this new program, and we are committed to making it a great experience for everyone. At the start of each unit, families will receive a letter to help you understand what your child will be learning and how you can support them at home. We truly believe that literacy growth is a team effort, and we are excited to partner with you this year.

Thank you for your support.