4/22 - 5/28 Student Council Food Drive Begins
4/30 – 5/1 NYS Math Testing, Gr. 3rd & 4th
5/2 - 5/3 NYS Math Testing, Gr. 5th & 6th
5/1 - Select Chorus/CHS
5/1 - Girls On The Run (GOTR)
5/2 - EOY Committee/RM 170
5/3 - PTO Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
5/6 - Select Band & Orchestra/CHS
5/6 - Girls On The Run (GOTR)
5/7 - MGRT- Gr. K * "Do You See"
5/8 - Select Chorus/CHS
5/8 - Girls On The Run (GOTR)
5/9 - EOY Committee/RM 170
5/9 - PTO Mtg/Lib * 7-8 PM
5/10 - Gr. 4 to Court House * 10-2 PM
5/13 - PTO Box Top Contest Begins
5/13 - Gr. K to Rosamond Gifford Zoo
5/13 - Select Band & Orchestra/CHS (Required Dress Rehearsal)
5/13 - Girls On The Run(GOTR)
5/14 - Early Dismisal @ 12:30PM
5/15 - Select Chorus/CHS
5/15 - Girls On The Run(GOTR)
5/16 - EOY Committee/Rm 170
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5/16 - Elementary District Select Concert/CHS * 7:00 PM
5/17 - PTO Box Top Contest Ends
5/18 - Select Chorus, to Darien Lake
5/20 - Select Band/CHS
5/20 - Girls On The Run(GOTR)
5/21 - Budget Vote, 12-9 PM/KC
5/21 - BOE Mtg, 9PM/KC
5/21 - SDM Mtg/Lib
5/21-23 - AIMS Web Testing
5/22 - Select Chorus/CHS
5/22 - Girls On The Run(GOTR)
5/23 - Special Olympics * 8:40 AM-2:00 PM
5/23 - EOY Committee/Rm 170
5/24 - NO SCHOOL * Staff and Students
5/27 - NO SCHOOL * Memorial Day
5/28 - Student Council food Drive Ends
5/29 - Gr. 1 to CRT * 9:45-1:00 PM
5/29 - Title I Information Night, 7:00 PM
5/29 - Spring Concert/Gym * 7:00 PM
5/29 - Select Chorus/CHS
5/29 - Girls On The Run(GOTR)
5/30 - EOY Committee/RM 170
5/30 - Elementary District Bands Concert/CHS * 7:00 PM
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As we enter the final two months of the school year, it is natural for students to begin to feel eager and/or anxious about the end of the school year and the upcoming transition to summer.
In some instances, this can lead to students feeling as though they no longer need to put forth effort, that their work is done. Student behavior can also decline during the last months of school.
It is important at this time of year to keep routines and expectations consistent - both at school and at home. Teaching and learning are happening everyday. Please encourage your child to put forth his/her best effort to finish strong.
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Early Dismissal Dates
All K-6 students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. on May 14 and 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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No School
Friday, May 24th
&
Monday, May 27th
in observance of Memorial Day.
~Happy Memorial Day~
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NYS Math Test Info:
Students in grades 3-6 will be taking the New York State Math Assessment April 30th to May 3rd. Please make every effort to have your child at school on time for testing days. The students will have time to eat breakfast. As a school, we try to maintain a low-key approach to testing, expressing confidence in children's ability and encouraging them to show what they know by doing their best work. We ask that you take a similar approach at home. Thank you for your support.
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Title I Information Night
Title I (pronounced “Title One”) is the largest federal aid program for elementary, middle, and high schools. We are having an information night on Title I on May 29th at 7 PM.
Through Title I, the Federal government provides funding to school districts around the country based on the number of low-income families in each district. Each district uses its Title I money for extra educational services for children who are behind in school. Schools where more than half of all students are low-income can operate a school-wide Title I project. This includes all Cortland schools.
Local districts, schools, and parents know best what their students need to succeed. Title I allows them to decide how to use Title I money to help students who are behind. In Cortland, Title I funds are being spent in these ways:
- Reading specialists who help students to read and write;
- Math specialists who help students with their numeracy;
- A teacher who works with students for whom English is a new language;
- Professional development and training for teachers; and
- Literacy supplies and materials.
Title I money can also be used for different types of parent involvement activities, such as:
- Family literacy activities;
- Parent meeting, training activities, and; resource centers
- Transportation and child care so parents can come to school activities or volunteer; and
- Materials that parents can use to work with their children at home.
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Our PTO will be holding a staff appreciation luncheon on
Friday, May 3rd.
Thank you for taking the time to recognize the work that we do each and every day with children.
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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
Our Annual Spring Concert will be held on Wednesday, May 29 at 7:00PM in the gym.
Grades 2nd, 4th, Chorus, Band and Orchestra will perform.
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May is Kindergarten
Meet and Greet Month
We will host two meet and greets this month for parents
and
students to meet our staff and do some fun activities. You can choose to attend one of the following dates:
Dates:
May 13th
or
May 22nd
Location:
Barry Primary School
Time:
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Please call 607-758-4130 to sign up for your evening of choice if you have not already done so. Ask to speak with Cheryl Loope.
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Band News
*Smith Spring Concert: Wednesday, May 29th @ 7:00 p.m. All band students please arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. for tuning and warm-ups. Dress nicely.
*Select Band Concert: Thursday, May 16th @ Cortland High School @ 7:00 p.m. All select students please arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. for tuning and warm-ups. Dress nicely.
*Darien Lake Trip for Select Band: Saturday, May 18th
*3rd Grade Beginners: 3rd Grade Beginners have started lessons! They are learning how to look and sound like musicians! Instruments are starting to go home. It’s very exciting!
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Third graders are learning how to play
“Hot Cross Buns." Way to go Carmen.
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The String Corner
Smith Orchestra members are busy preparing for the Smith Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 29th! We have been working on a dance called the Samba, Theme and Variations, and Performing independent parts in our rehearsals and lessons!
We hope to see everyone at our final Smith Concert for the year!
Upcoming Music Department Events:
Thursday, May 16th: Select Orchestra, Select Band, & Select Chorus Concert at Cortland HS at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 18th: Darien Lake Trip for all Select groups
Smith Alumni: Please contact Mrs. Capano if you are interested in performing in the Smith Concert! Please pass the word!
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Essay Contest winner for:
"Older Americans Month"
Congratulations to Clehann Howard from Mrs. Stam's sixth grade classroom. Clehann won second place in the annual "Older Americas Month" essay contest, sponsored by the Cortland County Area Agency of Aging.
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Third Quarter 95% Attendance Winners 2018-2019
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Kindergarten
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Gregory Allen III, Elizabeth Corbin, Evelyn Cornwell, Maya Cowan, Jackson Donnelly. Madoc Francis, Daymian Gehm, Eden Grant, Colten Guernsey,Richard Haines IV, Fae Hough, Huntley Johnson, Giovanni Mastronardi, Emilia Moss Caceres, Audrey Shimizu, Valentine Silas, Remington Sims, Destiny Webster
First
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Braesen Barber, Kassen Barber, Lillyanna Boda, Chukwuemeka Boston, Trenton Buterbaugh, Jazarah Cole, Jamyson Keraney, Mason LAne, Maximus McLyman, Aidan Norman, Jha'Vier WIlliams
Second
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Khelsea Alexander, Landon Arnold, Amada Baker, Eudora Boston, Steven Cowen, Lincoln Dorsett, Teagan Kamps, Micha Quinlan, Liam Reeners, Kennedy Rice, Mason Shaff, Samuel Smith, Shelby Thacker
Third
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Gregory Antonov, Emilee Auchmoody, Aaliyah Barber, Steven Coffelt, Anelia Corbin, Steven Crotwell, Christopher Czimmer, Xavior Duncan, Jonathan Garrison, Tucker Kelley, Brandon Kopp, Alexandria Saunders, Olivia Schaap, Camden Shimizu, Kylee Strickland, Ahmir VanDee, Eli West
Fourth -
Aushia Barber, Adaoma Boston, Conner Brown, Christopher Buchalla, Quinn Dodds, Caitlyn Donnely, Cole Hudson, Rogan MacHenry, Eliot Manning, Lealynn O'Brien, Felicia Phillips, Colin Reeners, Ella Rioto, Myles Ripley, Savannah Sherman, Reed Smith, Olivia West
Fifth
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Michael Albro, Augest Barrows, Cooper Brown, Andrew Brown, Malachi Brown, Delaney Cox, Greyson Golden, Bailey Karpensky, Peyton Kelley, Grace Pealo, Dominic Romans, Mallikhy Rumpff, Terhyonna Saunders, Addison Skinner, Julan Thalheimer, Lily Tobin, Konnor VanSlyke
Sixth
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Ethan Alm, Matthew Casey, Mickalette Frye-Fasani, Karleigh Gower, Cooper Gunio, Riley Hudson. Thomas Johnson, Logan LaVancha, Reagan Manning, Christopher Meredith, Joshua Pennock, Jaidyn Rainbow, Devlin Riotto, Meldoy Sabin, Hailey Smith, Nicholas Smtih, Kyle Taylor, Tyler Thomas, Cailiyah VanDee, Emilee Wakula
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