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6/3 - Gr. 4 Science Written Test
GOTR 3:10-4:45
6/5 - Band Trip Downtown
9:00-11:00
GOTR 3:10-4:45
6/6 - Gr. 4-6 Olympics 9:00-2:00/CHS
EOY Committee 3:10-4:15/
RM 170,LAB
6/7 - PTO Ice Cream Social
6-8/Outside
6/10 - Gr. 5/Pristash to Country Inn
10-11:45
GOTR 3:10-4:45
6/12 - Gr. 4 to Erie Canal 9:00-2:00
GOTR 3:10-4:45
6/13 - Kindergarten Celebration
2-3/Cafe.
EOY Committee 3:10-4:15/
RM 170, Lab
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6/14 - Gr. 5 & 6, Safety Patrol
to Suggett 10:45-2:30
6/18 - End 40 Wk Marking Period
Gr. 6 Rehearsal 9:00-10:00/Cafe
SDM Mtg. 3:30-4:30/Lib
Committee Transition Mtg.
5:30/KC Staff vs. 6th Grade Volleyball
10:30-11:15
EOY Committee 3:10-4:15
RM 170,Lab (Last Day)
6/21 - Round Up Relay Day
12:30 Student Dismissal
6/24 - EOY Recognition Assembly
9:30
Gr. 6 Celebration 7-9/CAFE & GYM
6/25 - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
40 Week Report Cards
go home
EOY Assembly 1:30/GYM
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Message from
Principal Wanish
Dear Families;
While the school year is coming to a close, it is not over yet. Our teachers are still teaching and need students who are focused, attentive and giving their best effort. Please encourage your child to have a strong finish to the school year. This is a great time to talk about what has been accomplished this year.
Now is also a great time to plan for summer reading help to prevent the summer-slide.
If you have moved or are planning to move, please provide our office or the Kaufman Center, with your updated address. This is especially important as we plan classes for next year. If you move over the summer, please notify Kendra Chambers at the Kaufman Center @ 607-758-4100.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
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Early Dismissal Dates
All K-6 students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. on June 21. This is AFTER all students have had their lunch. Our faculty and staff will be using this time to prepare for the transition to three elementary schools. Please reach out to the principal with any questions.
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- Please be sure that your child dresses appropriately for the day. It is best to be prepared by dressing in layers and wearing sneakers.
- If you want your child to wear sunscreen, please apply it at home before he/she comes to school.
- If you are a chaperone, please be certain that you have completed a school volunteer form and have received approval.
- Please keep in mind that field trips are school-sponsored events for our enrolled students. They are not intended to be family outings. we cannot accommodate additional siblings and/or friends.
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Clothes:
- Please return any borrowed clothes to the Nurse. The clothes closet is getting very
empty. If your child has a bathroom accident, spills a drink or food, or gets muddy at
recess – they will have to provide their own change of clothes from their backpack,
cubby, or locker.
Medications:
- Letters will be sent home in June to remind the families that have children with
medications in school to pick up their child’s medications, inhalers, and medical supplies
by 12:30pm on 6/25/19.
Head Lice:
- Please check your child’s hair/head daily for signs of lice or nits. Treat & comb out the lice and nits with a special nit comb before sending your child back to school. Re-treat in 7-10 days and continue to comb out lice and nits for 21 days or until gone.
Scoliosis Screening:
- 5th and 6th graders will be screened by the nurse in May & June. Students will be asked to stand up straight and to bend forward to reach for the ground. Spinal alignment is assessed and noted. Referrals will be sent home for those students requiring medical follow-up.
Plan Ahead:
- Immunization letters have been sent home monthly as a reminder to make an
appointment to get your child the necessary vaccines before the first day of school in
September 2019. Check with your physician to see if your child needs any vaccines before
school starts in the fall.
Please have your physician fax a signed copy of any new vaccines
given.
- Students entering 6th grade in the fall will need the Tdap and 2nd Varicella vaccines.
- Students entering 7th grade in the fall will need the Meningococcal vaccine.
NEW: Effective 7/1/18
- Physical exams will be mandated by NYS for grades K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11 and any students new to the district. Letters have been sent home for those students that don’t have a physical on file in the school health office. Make an appointment for your child’s physical health exam and have your physician fax a copy to the Nurse (FAX # 758-4189). School physicals will be every Friday morning for those students who requested one or for those students who haven’t submitted a copy from their physician to the Nurse yet. Any questions, please contact the Nurse at 758-4184.
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- Return all library books or pay the replacement cost for lost book(s)
- Provide written excuses for days your child has been absent
- Pick up medications from the nurse
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As warmer weather approaches and everyone is eager to shed their winter clothing, please be certain that your child's summer apparel adheres to our District Dress Code.
Please keep in mind that we go out daily for recess. It is important for children to have safe footwear for running and playing;
flip flops and sandals are not allowed at recess.
A few dress code reminders:
~shorts, skirts and skorts must be mid-thigh or longer
~no beach shoes
~no strapless tops, spaghetti strap tops or muscle shirts
~no excessively revealing clothing, including backless tops or see through items.
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~Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.~
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Smith Elementary Concert and Title I Information
Night... Success
Congratulations to our music teachers and students on a successful Spring Concert! We are truly grateful to have such talented individuals as Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Capano inspiring our young musicians. We would also, thank you to all the families and friends who attended the concert. You were a terrific audience. Your support is truly appreciated.
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Library Updates for June
There has been so much going on in our libraries to prepare for our transition to three elementary buildings. The librarians have been weeding, reorganizing, and sharing books and resources. Due to the many changes that will happen beginning in early June, we are asking that all library materials be returned by Friday, May 31st.
During the month of June, the libraries will be in flux. Some of us will have shelving removed and furniture replaced. In addition, all of the libraries will be boxing up books to send out to accommodate our new grade level centers. We will still be seeing/teaching classes but instead of checking out books, the students will have the opportunity to select and keep discarded books that the District will no longer need. In addition to these oldies but goodies, the students will have access to a variety of E-books.
To access the E-book collections, students can log on to the District web site at
www.cortlandschools.org
. A list of the databases with access information will be available in each of the elementary libraries for students to take home as a reference.
TUMBLE BOOKS: There are many books in this collection along with activities that help with comprehension including games and puzzles that are related to the books.
OVERDRIVE: Once your student finds a book that he/she is interested in reading, click the book and it goes into the student’s book bag. It can be downloaded from there.
MyON: This database tracks your student’s reading and periodically gives a reading assessment to show his/her growth across time.
These E-book collections are available year-round to our students. Please encourage your child(ren) to use these excellent resources.
Please email or call your librarian if you or your student(s) have any questions regarding E-book access and/or summer reading opportunities. We are always happy to help!
Happy reading!
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Kudos Corner
The Elementary Select Orchestra, Band and Chorus traveled to Darien Lake on Saturday, May 18th to compete in the Music in the Parks festival. They had a fantastic day and the weather cooperated!
- The Elementary Select Band placed 1st with a Superior Rating.
- The Elementary Select Orchestra also placed 1st with a Superior Rating, and the
- Elementary Select Chorus placed 1st with an Excellent rating.
The directors are:
Corinne Bennett, Steve Bellamy, Allison Capano, Becki Harris, Sharon Phetteplace, Heidi Shelley, & Amber Thayer. These elementary students showed hard work and dedication all year long!
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Mrs. Capano's String Corner
The String Corner
The Smith Orchestra including all 4th Grade beginners performed in the Smith Spring Concert on May 29th. We also combined with the Smith Band, Smith Chorus, 4th Graders, and several Smith Alumni to perform a grand finale piece called "See You Again."
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It is Not Too Early to Think About Summer Reading!
We would like to remind our students that summer is a great time to visit our local library and read!
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Get Social With Us @CECSD_Smith
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