Our 4th graders had a fun surprise on Friday! The Smithville Noon Lions Club showed up with 130+ dictionaries and passed them out to each student. Superintendent Burns took them through a quick lesson on how to use the dictionary, and then they all wrote their names in them. They were all very excited to have their very own dictionary!





Want to better understand the i-Ready diagnostic information that was sent home with your student (K-8th)? Check out the video linked below to learn:
- What do the results mean?
- How can I help my student?
- How do I read the "For Families" report?
https://bit.ly/3PrOpbK

It was good to have students back at our Board of Trustees meeting last night! Students from Smithville Elementary joined us to lead the Pledge and share their Character Essays about Courage. Great job!




WEIRD SCIENCE! The 4th and 5th grade students have been conducting some fun experiments to learn about the properties of matter and chemical reactions. 5th graders created "Elephant Toothpaste" and Ms. Brockenbush's 4th grade class conducted a science lab on mixtures and solutions. So much fun! #science




Today we remember the 9/11 attacks and honor the lives lost in that tragedy.
#NeverForget

Next Friday is DOT day. Please join us in celebrating DOT day and encouraging all students to "Make Their Mark!"


*Drill Concluded*
DRILL: There is a drill in progress at Smithville Elementary. No one will be permitted on or off the campus during this time. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

If you are interested in Individual Voluntary Insurance for your student, please click the link below and view the attached form. If you would like to purchase this insurance, please note that you DO NOT return this form to the campus. The address to which you send the application and payment is listed under the Enrollment Options section.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e9qF9o1wCsiEtIcqi1p8DTpT4H3IhmWK/view?usp=sharing
Picture Day is Coming Soon. Please see the attached flyer for details.


Smithville ISD is closed today, but we will see everyone back tomorrow.

Please see the attached flyers for information regarding Grandparent's Day.


Join us for College Shirt Days throughout the year. The attached flyers have details regarding monthly College Shirt Day dates.


Want to own a piece of Tiger Stadium? SISD is having a Back-to-School sale on stadium bricks. Buy one, get one HALF PRICE between now and September 15th. Graduates from the Class of 2023 and their parents will receive an additional 23% off their brick orders. Click here for order info: https://bit.ly/3s62GCY

SUBS NEEDED! In our classrooms and cafeterias...WE NEED YOU!
Go to https://bit.ly/3VR2jaa to apply online.

Here are some reminders about our Dismissal Procedures, specifically for walkers:
Teachers and staff will ensure that students safely cross the street and then they will be released. Students will be released at the corners of Wilkes/8th and Bishop/8th, please let your child’s teacher know which direction your student should walk. Walkers and bikers will not be dismissed until after the end of the car rider line is in the circle drive. The estimated time of walker/biker dismissal is between 3:30-3:35. Parents are not permitted to park in the circle drive and walk up to pick students up from the car rider line.
Thanks for all your help!

Our first week at SISD was GREAT! Here are just a few highlights from Week 1!










WE ARE HIRING!!!
Have a passion for helping children, but don't want to be "in the classroom"? SISD is accepting applications for the ACE After School Program Coordinator position. Check out the posting for more information: https://bit.ly/3VR2jaa

REMINDER: Bus lanes should be kept clear for buses...let's keep our students safe this year! And don't forget that our dismissal times are earlier this year. Our first day will be over SOON! Thanks for a great start to 2023-2024!

It is SO GOOD to see everyone back today! Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year!

Order your shirt today! Each Monday students and staff are invited to wear their Level Up with Good Character shirts as a reminder that GOOD CHARACTER is IMPORTANT! Orders and payments are due no later than 4:00pm Friday, September 1st . Order forms were shared at Meet the Teacher Night and will be sent home again before the deadline. You can also pick one up at any of the three SES offices on Tuesday morning when you drop off your student.

