Smithville Elementary

CORRECTION! We are now taking nominations for students to test for the Gifted & Talented program. Email your child's counselor if you wish for your child to be tested. Nominations for Spring testing must be received by March 28th. Email Dr. Bethany Logan at blogan@smithvilleisd.org with questions. To learn more about the program, visit our webpage: https://www.smithvilleisd.org/page/gifted-talented

Help us send these girls to STATE! We will hold a send-off for our STATE-BOUND Lady Tiger Powerlifters tomorrow, March 12th, starting at 1PM at the High School and then making their way to all campuses: HS - 1PM JH - 1:05PM BP - 1:10PM Main St. - 1:20PM Red Brick - 1:30PM Elem - 1:35PM We are so proud of them and wish them the BEST of luck! #TigerPride #GRIT

Tiger Families, join us for our annual Open House on Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 5:30-6:30 PM. The BP and SES Booster Club will also host Raffelmania that evening. We hope to see you there supporting our Tiger Cubs!

In case you missed it... 💁‍♀️ The Winter Edition of the Tiger Insider can be found online! Check out ALL the Tiger Insider Newsletters on our SISD Communications webpage: https://www.smithvilleisd.org/page/communications #TigerPride

If you missed our February Lunch & Learn you DEFINITELY want to watch the replay! 🤓 Our presenters shared so much information on how we can support our young learners! We covered many topics including: ✦ Developmental milestones for language and communication ✦ Role of language development on executive functioning skills ✦ Academic impacts of language and communication delays ✦ How to support your child’s language and communication development ✦ The impact of screen time on language and communication development Click to link to watch: https://youtu.be/8P2QEOqlx_c #TigerPride

3rd Grade presents Graphing Fun! Join us to learn about graphing with your 3rd graders, Friday, March 7th at 1:45 pm in the Main Cafeteria. To pre-register click the following link: https://bit.ly/41yc9Cd

Don't forget we have Walk to School Wednesday tomorrow! Mrs. Armstrong will be ready to walk with all the kids at SES. Can't wait to see you all!

HEB has invited schools to participate in their annual plastic bag challenge. Our school will receive $150 for participating and has the opportunity to win up to $500. Please collect the following bags during the month of March. Students will turn bags into their homeroom teacher. The homeroom with the most bags will win a popsicle party! The following items can be recycled by HEB: *Plastic grocery bags from ANY retailer *Newspaper bags *Produce bags *Bread bags *Overwrap film from bottled water, toilet paper, or paper towel packaging *Plastic package delivery envelopes, including bubble wrap envelopes *Plastic package insulation, i.e., plastic airbags and bubble wrap *Plastic food storage bags *Zipper sandwich bags *Plastic Six-Pack Rings Please have your child count the items before bringing them to school and ensure that the bags are clean and dry.

◾️ONLINE SISD JOB FAIR ◾️ Our March Lunch & Learn will be a Virtual Job Fair! Please share with all your educator friends who want to learn more about Smithville ISD! They will hear about the District, meet the campus principals, and have time for Q&A. March 26th at NOON Via ZOOM: bit.ly/4gVBWIV COME WORK WITH US! 🐅🧡🐯 #TigerPride

3rd Grade presents Graphing Fun! Join us to learn about graphing with your 3rd graders, Friday, March 7th at 1:45 pm in the Main Cafeteria. To pre-register click the following link: https://bit.ly/41yc9Cd

Our Smithville Community Clinic is offering several mental health workshops for our youth! These workshops are aimed at students grades 4th-7th and touch on topics such as Self-Esteem, Making Friends, and Mental Health First Aid. See the flyer for details!

Read Across America, also recognized as Dr. Seuss Day, is an annual event that promotes the joy of reading, especially among children. Celebrated in honor of the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, famously known as Dr. Seuss, the day is filled with reading events, character dress-ups, and a shared appreciation for the iconic stories that have charmed generations. Join SES in celebrating Read Across America. We will have dress-up days the week of March 3rd-March 7th. We will also have a reading challenge during the Month of March. Be on the lookout for more information on the reading challenge.

Spring Picture Day is Monday, March 3rd.

February Board Meeting Highlights: ⭐️ Pledge Leaders ⭐️ SES Students of the Month After much discussion, the Board voted to keep the 25-26 Calendar very similar to the 24-25 Calendar. You can see the results of the survey that was sent out and other information that was presented to the Board on the SISD website-Academic Calendar page. We will send out the 25-26 Calendar as soon as the Board-recommended adjustment to add one Bad Weather Day has been made. #TigerPride

Smithville Elementary was well-represented at the Greater Austin Regional Science & Engineering Fair this weekend! 14 science fair projects were submitted from our 3rd-5th grade students for judging in Austin. SES students walked away with three 1st Place ratings, 10 with 2nd place ratings, and one 3rd place. We are so proud of these students and all they did to prepare for this contest! 🧡 #TigerPride

DRILL Concluded DRILL in Progress: SES is currently conducting an evacuation DRILL. Please note that no one will be allowed on or off campus during this time.

Hello Tiger families! There was a mistake in our last message regarding Texas Remembrance Day. Here is the corrected picture. and date. State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day is Wednesday, February 19, 2025. SES students are encouraged to wear their best Western attire or anything that represents Texas.

DRILL CONCLUDED! DRILL IN PROGRESS: SES is conducting a Shelter in Place drill. No one will be allowed on or off campus during the drill.

Remember, our book fair is happening this week. To add funds to your student's e-wallet, use this link. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/smithvilleelementaryschool6

UIL WRITING EVENT RESULTS!!! Congratulations to these students who participated and placed in the Writing Events: READY WRITING 3rd Grade - Avery Johnson - 2nd Place 3rd Grade - Emma Beard - 5th Place 4th Grade - Marley Smith - 1st Place 🥇 4th Grade - Rosaleigh Saunders - 4th Place 5th Grade - Lynleigh Roberts - 3rd Place 5th Grade - Vincent Trevino - 5th Place 6th Grade - Kynlee Hodges - 1st Place 🥇 6th Grade - Savanna Marx - 2nd Place 6th Grade - Bentley Swinney - 6th Place 7th Grade - Naomi Helsley - 3rd Place 7th Grade - Harper Rydin - 5th Place 7th Grade - Finley Morris - 6th Place 8th grade - Ava Bryant - 2nd Place 8th Grade - Kiersa Henderon - 6th Place EDITORIAL WRITING 6th Grade - Marissa Winegarner - 2nd Place 6th Grade - Wyatt Kaatz - 6th Place 7th Grade - Stormie Ladewig - 4th Place 7th Grade - Cyanna Lincoln - 6th Place 8th Grade - Natalie Izzi - 5th Place CREATIVE WRITING 2nd Grade - Hunter Hodges - 2nd Place 2nd Grade - Landon Harper - 5th Place