Smith School Newsletter
December 31, 2018
January 2019 Events

1/2 Classes Resume
1/2 Yearbook Sale Begins
1/2 Girls Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/3 Boys Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/3 PTO Meeting 7:00-8:00/Lib
1/4 Girls Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/7 Select Orchestra 3:15-4:45/CHS
1/8 Boys Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/9 Girls Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/10 Boys Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/11 Yearbook Sale Ends
1/11 Gr. 5/P to Country Inn & Suites 10:00-11:45
1/11 Girls Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/11 Girl Scout Cookie Kick-off 6:00-8:30/Gym & Cafe
1/14 Select Band & Orchestra 3:15-4:45/CHS
1/15 Boys Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/15 Community Transition Meeting 5:30/KC
1/16 Gr. 5/ Visit from Hampton Inn 9:00-9:40
1/16 Girls Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/17 Boys Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/18 Girls Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/21 NO SCHOOL - MLK, Jr. Day
1/22 Boys Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/22 SDM Meeting 3:30-4:30/Lib
1/23 Gr. 2 to Ithaca Science Center 9:00-1:45
1/23 Girls Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/24 Boys Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/25 End of 20-Week Marking Period
1/25 P2 Celebration at Morning Program - Students wear green P2 T-Shirts!
1/25 Girls Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/28 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Staff Work Day
1/29 Book Fair Browsing Day
1/29 Boys Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/30 Book Fair Browsing Day
1/30 Girls Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/30 Select Chorus 3:15-4:45/CHS
1/31 Boys Basketball 3:10-5:00/Gym
1/31 PTO Family Book Fair Night 6:00-8:00/Cafe
Happy New Year 2019
January is here and with it comes talk of New Year’s resolutions. Sticking with a resolution is easier if there is a specific goal and plan in mind. Some examples are instead of “I will read more”, try “I will read for 20 minutes each night before I go to bed”. Instead of “I will try to arrive at school on time”, try “I will organize my school supplies before I go to bed and get up 10 minutes earlier on school days so that I can arrive on time.”

What will you and your child’s goals be this year? Perhaps your child wants to increase his reading level. What steps will he need to take to do that? Perhaps you plan to be more involved with his education. How will you do that? Share your goals and plans – then help one another stick to them! Not sure where to start? Talk to your child’s teacher about goals he/she would like to see your child achieve and how you can work together to make it happen.
Yearbook Sale
The yearbook will be on sale for $9.00 (cash or on-line payment) from January 2-11, 2019. We will need all orders and payments no later than January 11 th .

You may also pay for your yearbook on-line at: www.ybpay.lifetouch.com using Yearbook ID code #5103919.

Please note the yearbooks will be handed out the last week of school.
Winter Weather
Closings & Delays
 
We are in full swing of winter. School closings and delays will soon be upon us.
We depend on our automated phone
system to contact our families.

The system was used in December to notify you of the early dismissal. If you did not receive this phone call, please contact the main office at 758-4180 to make sure we have the correct phone number on file. We also use this system to call when children are absent from school so it is imperative to keep phone numbers up to date.

Winter Weather Safety
 
It is very tempting for children to want to climb on, around and/or slide down snow banks. But, when those snow banks are located near roadways or parking lots, it becomes a serious safety issue.

Please take time to discuss this with your child. Additionally, it is important for students to know that in winter weather visibility can be limited for drivers, making it difficult to see children. It is best to remain on the sidewalk, walk slowly and be alert to traffic.

For students who ride a bus, it is important to remain on the sidewalk until the bus comes to a full stop. Use the handrail when boarding/exiting the bus, as the steps might become slippery. If an emergency occurs, remain seated and wait for directions from the driver.
Congratulations

Kudos to the Smith School students who participated in the Holiday Concert! Thank you to our families who attended our event.

Family Craft Night

Thank you families for attending our annual craft night. All enjoyed an evening filled with crafts, stories and songs. Thank you PTO for sponsoring and Kindergarten teacher, Judi Haskins for organizing and running the event.
News From The Nurse
* Please wash and return any clothing that has been borrowed from the nurse.

* Please call the school nurse at 758-4184 when your child is absent and send in a written note with your child when he/she return.

* If your child is sick, vomits, has diarrhea, or a fever, please keep him/her home for 24-hours free of symptoms.

* If your child has pink eye, strep or anything contagious, please inform the nurse so she can document it and send letters home to classmates.

* Please update all phone number for parents, guardians, emergency contacts, & work to the main office so the school can call you in case of illness or accident.

* Reminder : NYS mandates a health exam / physical for grades K, 1, 3, 5 and new to our school district. School physicals are provided by Susan Jewett, PA every Friday 8:30 - 11:30 at Smith School.

* Reminder: Students entering 6th grade in September will require the Tdap vaccine and students entering 7th grade in September will require the Meningococcal vaccine. Make an appointment to get those vaccines before the first day of school.

Thank you
Jody Prezioso, School Nurse
School Day at the Dome
On December 17th, our 5th and 6th grade students enjoyed a day in Syracuse at the Carrier Dome to watch the SU Women's Basketball team.

SU won!!!! Let's Go Orange!!!

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