Smothermon Elementary Storyteller
Smothermon Families,
What a great start we are having at Smothermon! We are so proud of how our students and staff have settled into the routines and expectations of a new school year. Arrival and dismissal are going much smoother, and we know this is largely due to the patience, flexibility, and grace of our amazing Smothermon families. Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to refine our routines and make each day run as smoothly and safely as possible.
We also want to remind you about our Coffee, Conversation & Connection with the Smothermon Principals and Counselor on Thursday, August 27 at 8:15 a.m. at Smothermon. We would love for you to join us for a chance to connect, ask questions, and visit with us.
As we continue to focus on safety, we ask for your help in reminding students that bicycles and scooters must be walked while on school property. This helps keep our students and pedestrians safe and is an important expectation for everyone on campus.
A few important dates to keep on your calendar: there will be no school for students on Friday, September 4, and Monday, September 7. School pictures will be held on Wednesday, September 9, and these photos will be included in the yearbook. Please see the information below for additional details.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are so grateful for our Smothermon families and all you do to help make our school such a special place for our students!
Tonya Jasenof
Principal
Smothermon Elementary
Make your student’s birthday extra special by purchasing a 'Happy Birthday' message on the Smothermon Elementary School marquee! Families can purchase a spot on the marquee for $15 by clicking on the link below or scanning the QR code. On the marquee it would display for example, Happy Birthday Tonya Jasenof!
Please note: Birthday message requests must be received at least 5 school days before the student’s birthday.
- Coming to visit for lunch is a great opportunity to connect with our school and your student(s) throughout the year. We ask that parents refrain from visiting during lunch prior to September 8th to allow our students to build friendships and familiarize themselves with routines and procedures.
- Guests must park in the parking lot.
- Guests must have their ID scanned and given a badge to wear.
- Guests are not permitted to walk any other locations of our building during your visit.
- You are only allowed to eat with your child on stage.
- To put money on your child's lunch/breakfast account, please visit My School Bucks.
- Free and Reduced Lunch Application
- Meal Account Restrictions Form
HOW DO I PUT MONEY ON MY CHILD'S BREAKFAST/LUNCH ACCOUNT?
- Payments should be submitted through MySchoolBucks. You can access the myschoolbucks.com tab located under the Parents tab on the PISD website.
Together We CHAMPION!
Our first grade students are championing their learning through their daily phonemic awareness practice! Students did a fabulous job listening carefully and manipulating sounds as they changed initial syllables, changed initial and final sounds, and broke words apart into syllables. These engaging, intentional routines help students build the phonemic awareness skills that are foundational to becoming strong, confident readers. We love seeing our first graders actively thinking, listening, and growing as they strengthen these important literacy skills!
Together We PROSPER!
Spread Kindness with Our New "Be Kind” Shirt!
We are thrilled to launch the new school year with our district "Be Kind" shirts. This isn't just apparel—it's a movement.
Planning to volunteer at Smothermon Elementary this school year? A new 2026–2027 background check must be completed for all volunteers that would like to support events including Hairspray Days, holiday parties, end-of-year celebrations, and other campus events.
Thank you for helping us keep our school a safe and welcoming place for all students!
