Thursday 4/23
Week of 4/20-4/24
This newsletter is our weekly communication with you to keep you up-to-date on the weekly curriculum, important dates, upcoming events, and various programs and announcements of things happening at school. The newsletter link will be delivered to you in an email from your child's teacher every Thursday.
We look forward to communicating with you and building a positive relationship to help support your child and their education!
Our school day begins at 7:45 AM and ends at 3:05 PM. Please read the information below for important information regarding drop off and pick up.
Per district safely policies, our building is not open to students until 7:20 AM. Please do not drop your child off before this time, as they will not be supervised or allowed in the building until 7:20.
Students are released to their classrooms at 7:30, and the tardy bell rings at 7:45. Please make every effort to have your child at school no later than 7:40 so they have time to unpack, prepare for the day, and participate in our daily morning meeting that begins promptly at 7:45.
If you are picking your child up in the car line, you need to bring your child's car tag to allow for a smooth dismissal. Our school day ends at 3:05. At that time, a teacher will walk the various groups to their dismissal areas. If your child's dismissal plans change, please let your child's homeroom teacher know so we can ensure a safe and efficient dismissal. Smith Arrival and Dismissal Traffic Map Link
- April 15th- May 22nd: 4th grade ABC Countdown
- April 20-24: STAAR TESTING--CLOSED CAMPUS--NO VISITORS
- April 24: Smith Spirit Night
- April 30: Staff Work Day-No School
- May 1: Bad Weather Makeup Day--No School
- May 6: Walk or Roll To School Day
- May 8: 3-5 Nine Week Awards and April Principal Awards @ Celebrate Smith; DJ Youngcat & Hernandez-T Glow Dance Party During Lunches
- May 10: 4th grade virtual talent show
Reading: I can identify and describe features of graphic novels.
Writing: I can write a graphic novel.
Grammar: I can practice the grammar skills I have learned this year.
Math: I can make a plan to create my own business.Math Resources
Science: I can identify and describe past environments based on fossil evidence, including common Texas fossils.
Social Studies: I can explain the meaning of various patriotic symbols and landmarks of Texas.
Character and Life Skills Lesson: Students will be able to explain different points of view presented in a given situation.
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Water Bottles, Snacks, & Home Packed Lunches:
Must be dropped off on the outside cart by 10:15 AM.
Permanently label lunches with name, grade level, and teacher name before dropping off.
Place lunch on area with grade level of your student.
Restaurant Lunches:
Show a valid ID and check in at the front office to obtain a visitor badge.
Personally deliver the store-bought lunch to their child in the cafeteria.
Timing Matters:
All K-5 students now go to recess BEFORE lunch.
Late deliveries mean less time to eat.
If lunch isn't delivered at the START of lunch, your child will be asked to get a school lunch.
Make sure scholars have a healthy breakfast before beginning the school day.
Breakfast can be purchased at the school. If purchasing a school breakfast, please have students at school promptly at 7:30 AM so they may have time to eat before heading to the classroom by 7:40 AM. Our Morning Meetings begin at 7:45 AM on the dot.
To Report an Absence/Tardy for your child, go to the Smith homepage and click on the yellow “Report an Absence” button in the upper right corner and complete the short form.