Smithton School had our own Elf on the Shelf during arrival this morning! Thank you to our Elf for making a surprise visit!
We had some Christmas Fun today & dressed like our favorite Christmas characters!
New opportunity at Smithton School!
ALL ABOARD!! THE POLAR EXPRESS!! Pre-K had so much fun on the Polar Express on Monday. After receiving a phone call from Santa calling off their trip due to some snowy weather in the North Pole, they promised him they would try their best to keep smiling and have fun anyway! After chugging along with their train whistles, and having their ticket punched, they boarded the train and enjoyed hot cocoa with chocolates! Afterwards, Santa sent them a special package from the North Pole, Silver Bells! The bells were extra chilly to touch from coming straight from the North Pole!
We are incredibly thankful to everyone who contributed to our Toy Drive last week. With your generous contributions of both funds and toys, we were able to deliver over 200 toys to Moms on a Mission. Your support has helped bring happiness to children and families in need, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for making a meaningful impact!
Last week in STEM...the Tech Club made & ate donuts, 8th grade made mechanized cat toys and kindergarten cut up vegetables for stone soup.
Yesterday was the Smithton Grade School & Freeburg High School Winter Band Concert held at Freeburg High School. The students did a great job & sounded fantastic! Great job Mr. Johnson!
From Ms. Nichols, "Pre-K had an exciting morning with our Gingerbread Man! He escaped our cookie sheet and led us on a hunt around the classroom! We weren't quick enough to catch him, but he did leave us some yummy treats, a stuffy and a new book to read!
EC and Pre-K also had a fun afternoon of gingerbread house making! It was an extra sweet day for some super sweet kiddos! "
Tomorrow is the final day of the Smithton holiday sale! Find the perfect gifts for family and friends, all with home delivery guaranteed by December 23rd! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/29355
Pre-K and EC teamed up to participate in the Scholastic Pajama Drive this year! They collected 14 pairs of new PJ's and 10 new books for local families in need. Scholastic is also matching each pajama set with an additional new book, adding another 14 books to our total! Great job Pre-K and EC!
Every child has the right to pajamas and storybooks—the tools for bedtime. Because Good Nights help make Good Days!
We are hosting a Christmas Toy Drive to benefit Moms on a Mission. Toys are being collected this week. See the flyer for more information!
Please note that Donut Day has changed from tomorrow to Friday, 12/6. Thanks for your understanding! Donuts are $1 each.
November Board Brief from Dr. Castelli
Save 30% sitewide Black Friday - Cyber Monday with the Smithton holiday spirit wear sale! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments, all with home delivery guaranteed by December 23rd! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/29355
Earlier this week The 2nd graders created their own Macy’s Day parade characters and put on a parade for the kindergarten and PreK students Tuesday afternoon! They had a ton of fun!
Also, Mrs. Liszewski's 5th graders designed, decorated and inflated their very own foil balloons as well! Their creativity & imaginations were on full display!
Smithton 2nd graders got to enjoy a movie night together from the school auction. They watched Despicable Me 4, danced, and sang!
This week in STEM...1st grade researched pushes & pulls on the playground, 2nd grade learned about sound with slide whistles and the Tech Club made catapults!
1st Place Spiritwear Holiday Sale. Every purchase benefits our school!
6th through 8th graders can participate in "Hoopin' for the Holidays" in memory of Josh Duffie with all proceeds to benefit the Duffie family. All pledges or flat donations must be turned in to Ms. Hammel by Tuesday, 11/26!
Smithton School 7th and 8th Grade Students made posters for the Catholic War Veterans Auxillary Annual Veterans Day Poster Contest. Pictured with their posters are Tyler Poirot who won 2nd place, Haley Helfrich 4th place and Madison Marshall 5th place.
