Enjoy the October 2026 Tiger's Roar newsletter!
November is going to be a busy and exciting month at Smithville Elementary! Our latest newsletter is packed with important dates, upcoming events, family information, reminders, and everything you need to know for the month ahead.
📣 Tiger Families—take a few minutes to read through the November Newsletter TODAY!
👉 Click the link below, check your calendar, and SAVE the newsletter so you can refer back to it throughout the month.
📰 READ THE NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER HERE:
https://smithvilleisdtx.edurooms.com/newsletters/smithville-elementary/newsletters/ses-november-newsletter
There is a LOT happening at SES in November, and we don’t want you to miss a thing! 🧡🖤
🐯 Nurture. Encourage. Inspire.
Because We’re Tigers!
It’s officially Book Fair Week at Smithville Elementary!
📅 October 26–30, 2026
Students will have an opportunity to visit the Book Fair with their class during their scheduled time. Be sure to check the attached Book Fair Schedule to see when your child’s class will be shopping.
💳 **Want to make shopping easy?**
Check out the attached flyer to learn how to set up an eWallet for your student. It’s a simple, cash-free way for them to shop the fair!
❤️ Every book purchased helps encourage a love of reading AND supports our school.
And don’t forget…
🎃📚 BOOK FAIR FAMILY NIGHT
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
Come shop together and find some new favorite books to take home!
**Read. Explore. Grow.** 📚🌱
We can’t wait to see our Tigers at the Book Fair! 🐯🧡🖤
Hello, Tiger Families! Red Ribbon Week dress up days are October 26-30, 2026. Please see the flyer for the daily themes. Have a great weekend!
TODAY AT NOON!
Don't miss the October Lunch & Learn:
- Fentanyl/Opioid Awareness with Texas A&M
- Mental Health Wellness with Lone Star Circle of Care
Join via Zoom at NOON: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81166166741?pwd=pZfVfWebhbS6sxB8joP4TWUHSZpWCb.1&jst=2
Get ready for a Spooky-Smart afternoon of MONSTER MATH & SPOOKY SNACKS! 🧮🍪 Our 3rd graders and their families are invited to join us for some frighteningly fun math games, tasty treats, and learning together!
📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 1:00–1:45 PM
📍 Building 2 Classrooms
Parents/guardians who plan to attend, please pre-register using the link or QR code on the flyer:
👉 https://bit.ly/spookymath
We can't wait to see our 3rd grade families for an afternoon where numbers meet nibbles! 🧡🖤
🎃 Monster Math + Spooky Snacks + Family Fun = a SPOOKTACULAR afternoon at SES! 👻➕🧁➕🧮
Our 5th graders are getting ready to put on a spook-tacular performance, and we can’t wait for our families to join us! 🧡🖤
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
⏰ Program begins at 2:00 PM
🚪 Gates open at 1:30 PM
📍 Smithville Elementary – Main Cafeteria
⚠️ Parents and guests MUST pre-register to attend.
Pre-register here: https://bit.ly/5spooky
You can also use the QR code on the flyer.
🪪 Please bring your state-issued ID with you.
Come cheer on our talented 5th graders as they share a little music, a little Halloween fun, and a whole lot of Tiger spirit! 🐯🎃🎵
We can’t wait to see you there! 🧡🖤
Don't miss out on our upcoming Trunk or Treat, presented by the Cub Club After School Program! 🎃👻
Saturday, October 24th from 5-7pm
Smithville Junior High Parking Lot
Enjoy candy, games, prizes, and more! Wear a costume, or just come as you are! We can't wait to see you! 🎃🎃
Feeling generous?? Bring canned goods to support the Smithville Food Bank, or you can scan the QR code to donate to our Cub Club directly!
There’s still time to grab your Smithville Elementary Spirit Shirts! Whether you need a new Friday spirit shirt, a long sleeve for cooler weather, or a cozy sweatshirt, we’ve got you covered!
👕 Several styles available
🛒 Easy online ordering
📦 Orders ship directly to Smithville Elementary for distribution
⏰ STORE CLOSES OCTOBER 25!
Order Your SES Spirit Wear here: https://gogandy.com/smithville-elemss
Don’t wait until the last minute—get your Tiger gear and show that SES PRIDE! 🐯🧡🖤
Save the date for our Veterans Day Salute Celebration!
Join us on Wednesday, November 11th, to support our veterans as we drive them through our SISD campuses and downtown Smithville to be recognized for their service! Veterans will gather at Smithville High School at 9am for a welcome reception, and then be escorted through town.
Are you a veteran? Please join us! RSVP using this link: https://forms.gle/7YnsxTrXYxKpMi3k9
Hello, Smithville Elementary Families! Please join us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 26-30, 2026. Our dress up days are outlined in the flyers.
DRILL CONCLUDED
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DRILL IN PROGRESS
Smithville Elementary is conducting a Lockdown DRILL at this time, as part of our safety and security. No one will be allowed on or off campus at this time. Thank you!
Show your Tiger Pride with our Smithville Elementary spirit shirts! This year, ordering is easy with our online spirit wear store.
👕 Several styles are available, including short sleeve, long sleeve, raglan, and sweatshirts!
📅 Orders close October 25!
📦 All orders will be shipped directly to Smithville Elementary and distributed to students once they arrive.
🛒 Order your SES Spirit Wear here:
https://gogandy.com/smithville-elemss
Grab yours before the store closes and get ready to show off that Smithville Tiger Pride!
💥💥MEET THIS MONTH'S TNT - TOP NOTCH TIGERS!💥💥
Pocket's Grille is teaming up with Smithville ISD this year to recognize and celebrate the incredible teachers and staff members who make a difference in our schools every single day.
Each month throughout the school year, we will be spotlighting 5 Top Notch Tigers and giving you a chance to get to know the people who help make Smithville ISD such a special place!
This month's TNT recipients are:
🐅Jaime Bain - 4th Grade Teacher
🐅George Neave - Maintenance
🐅Christie Mick - Junior High Receptionist
🐅Jason Peterson - High School Teacher
🐅Denise Miles - Instructional Technology
Each TNT recipient was awarded a $25 Pocket's Grille gift card as a small way of saying THANK YOU for everything they do for Smithville's students, families, and community.
Help us congratulate this month's Top Notch Tigers and show them some Tiger Pride in the comments! 🐅🧡
💥TNT - TOP NOTCH TIGERS
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
Presented by Pocket's Grille
You give so much time and effort to our students...thank you!
#TigerPride
