The Stallion Scoop

Dear Smith Stallions,

We've had another great week of learning at TGS!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS & UPCOMING DATES:

• NO SCHOOL: October 15th and October 18th are teacher work days. Students WILL NOT attend school on these days.
• TEXT COMMUNICATION: We send out important school information via text. If you'd like to sign up to receive text notifications, click the link below or CLICK HERE to complete the form.
• PTA: This week you should have received a note from the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) inviting you to our first PTA Meeting of the year. The meeting will be next Monday, October 11th at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Please join us and learn more about our PTA and find out how to be involved in our school community.
• FUNDRAISER: We will be sending out information soon regarding a fundraiser to raise money for a new electronic sign. Stay tuned!
• BOOK CHARACTER DAY CHANGE: In the past, we have had Book Character Day close to Halloween. This year, we will have Book Character Day during Read Across America Week the first week in March 2022.
• LOST & FOUND: Our lost and found is growing! Please be sure to label your child's belongings (jackets, sweatshirts, lunchboxes, water bottles) so that we can return them if they are misplaced.
• ARRIVAL: Please do not drop your children off in the mornings before 7:15 a.m. The doors do not open until 7:15 a.m. so there is not duty personnel available until then. Also, please be sure to only use the right lane to drop off your children. School begins at 7:45 a.m. each day. If you do not arrive by this time, you will need to park to come check your child in at the office.
• DISMISSAL: If your child is a car rider in the afternoon, you will need to have a car tag with your student’s number on it. If you do not have a numbered car tag, please call the office at 479-750-8846 and we will make sure we get a tag made for afternoon pickup. If you do not have a number when you pick up your child, you will need to park and wait for the line to clear. Typically, our car rider dismissal ends at 3:20. Please try to pick your child up by 3:20 p.m. so that our duty staff are able to leave on time.

Mrs. Simco & Mrs. Barron

On Tuesday, October 12th, Barnyard Buddies will come to the school to visit KINDERGARTEN. Students will have the opportunity to see farm animals and learn about pumpkins. Each student will be able to pick out a pumpkin and take it home. If you haven't already, please send $5.00 to school with your child to cover this cost. We look forward to having this learning experience next week!

-Kindergarten Teachers

Thank you School Board and District Administrators for visiting our school on Wednesday.

We are so proud of the Student Ambassadors that led our special visitors on a tour of TGS.

Thank you Arvest for blessing Mrs. McFetridge, Mrs. Brooks, and their students

with $500 to use for classroom supplies.

SPS have the best community partnerships!

Thank you Springdale Fire Department

for coming to TGS to teach our students about fire safety.

We have some extra yearbooks from the 2020-21 school year. If you would like to purchase last year's yearbook, please send $15.00 with your child and we will get you one.

We will have more information regarding the 2021-22 yearbooks soon.

Please see the following menu for next week:

Monday: Chicken Sandwich

Tuesday: Beef Taco

Wednesday: Lunch Pak

Thursday: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Friday: No School

SPS are hiring bus drivers and substitutes!

Use the link below to get information and to find out how to apply.

Flu Clinic: The flu clinic is scheduled for October 5th. If you would like for your child to get a flu shot at school, please be sure to complete the form that was sent home. If you still need a form, call the office.

Covid: Has your child tested positive for Covid? Has your child been exposed to Covid outside of the school building? Please see all information about reporting Covid and exposures on the link below.

• October 15th: Teacher In-Service--NO SCHOOL
• October 18th: Teacher In-Service--NO SCHOOL
• October 29th: Fall Picture Day
• November 22nd-26th: Thanksgiving Break
• December 7th: Picture Retakes & Class Pictures
• December 20th-January 3rd: Christmas Break
• March 16th: Spring Pictures & Kindergarten Pictures
• March 21st-25th: Spring Break

• Principal: Kim Simco (ksimco@sdale.org)
• Assistant Principal: Heather Barron (hbarron2@sdale.org)

Email: smithinfo@sdale.org
Website: https://smith.sdale.org/
Location: 3600 Falcon Road, Springdale, AR, USA
Phone: (479) 750-8846
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmithStallion