Today is Safer Internet Day. Safer Internet Day aims to not only create a safer internet but also a better internet, where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively.
https://saferinternetday.us/family-program/
Here can find a free virtual session titled "Smart Digital Parenting: Navigating Screens with Children & Teens" that you may find beneficial as well as other resources and activities.
Mrs. Carter and the Art Club hosted their Snacks and Splatters fundraising event last week for grades K-2. The students had so much fun painting and eating snacks with friends. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Cougar Trivia information for grades 5-8. Forms can also be found on the Virtual Backpack.
Next Friday February 9th!
1 week from today - Wednesday, February 7th is World Read-Aloud Day. Come to school dressed as your favorite book character!
Now hiring for the 2024-25 school year!
Last Week in STEM... 1st Grade experimented with magnets, Kindergarten made insects from play-doh, 6th Grade 3D printed dinosaurs and 7th grade built notecard towers.
As part of our auction, our 2nd grade teachers offered a PJ's, pizza & movie night. Thursday evening was the night of fun and the kids had a blast! They even did a little dancing at the end. What a great night!
To foster teamwork & creativity, Character Council challenged classes to work together to create a unique puzzle. Here is a peek at Ms. Hedrick's class!
Here is the link to livestream our Girls Basketball State Championship game tonight! If you can't make the game in-person, make sure to watch! Steam begins at 7:25pm.
https://team1sports.com/prepcasts/?B=927239
Here is the link to our January 2024 Board Brief from Dr. Castelli: https://5il.co/2dioy
Mrs. Carter and the Art Club held their Snacks and Splatters fundraising event for grades 3rd-6th after school yesterday. They had so much fun painting! K-2nd grade will paint next Thursday!
Please make sure you are submitting your Miles of Smiles dental forms. They are due TOMORROW!
AreaSports.net will be LIVE streaming our Girls Basketball game this evening on their website & their YouTube channel. Tune in! Game starts at 6pm.
Tune in online at www.areasports.net OR www.youtube.com/@AreaSportsBasketball
Spring Picture Day is coming up on Thursday, February 22nd! Order online at inter-state.com/order using Order Code 85571EF.
Tomorrow, Monday, January 22, will be an E-Learning Day for Smithton Elementary. The forecasted freezing rain has the potential to create hazardous driving conditions. The safety of our families and employees remains our top priority. We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday!
Miles of Smiles, Ltd. is coming to Smithton School! We are excited to offer this opportunity to our students! The Miles of Smiles team is currently planning for a day in late February or early March. More information on the exact date will follow soon.
Miles of Smiles, Ltd. comes to the school instead of requiring an office visit. They provide an exam, cleaning, fluoride varnish and sealants if needed to ANY child who produces a positive, fully completed permission slip.
Permission slips are coming home. They will also be in the virtual backpack and on the school Facebook page.
All students are eligible for this service regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
This service also meets the state of Illinois requirements for kindergarten, second grade, and sixth grade students.
Please return your completed permission slip by January 25, 2024, in order to provide an idea of how many students will be participating.
Please contact Nurse Megan with any questions.
Snacks and Splatters sign-up sheets and money are due THIS Friday! No late sign-ups will be accepted.
This week only, save $10 on all Smithton sweatpants! This includes both joggers and open bottom pants! Shop Now: https://1stplace.sale/29355
PTO is hosting Pancakes & Pajamas on Saturday 2/3! Use the QR code to sign up or paper copies are coming home or can be printed from the virtual backpack.
