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🌸🌞 May Newsletter🌞🌸


🎉 Perfect Attendance Alert! 🎉
We are SO proud to celebrate 100% attendance at Smithville Elementary today! 🏫✨ Every single student showed up ready to learn, grow, and shine — and that’s something worth celebrating! 🌟👏
Thank you to our amazing students, families, and staff for making attendance a priority. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue showing up strong! 💪📚❤️


🦸♂️🦸♀️ CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES! 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Get ready to suit up and soar into action because National Superhero Day is coming up on Monday, April 28th! 💥
We’re inviting all students to come to school dressed as their favorite superhero—whether it’s a classic comic book legend or your own original creation! Let's celebrate the heroes who inspire us every day. 💪✨
🗓️ When: Monday, April 28th
🎭 What: Dress like your favorite superhero
Let’s make it a SUPER day! 🦸♂️💫


📸😄✨ PICTURE DAY! ✨😄📸


Today is Earth Day. Do you part to help the Earth today. Reduce what you use, reuse what you can, and recycle when available.


Reminder- Spring Break will be from April 12th to April 21st. No School! Enjoy your time off with your families.


📣 Parents & Guardians – We Need Your Input! 📝
Ritchie County Schools is asking for just a few minutes of your time to complete our Spring 2024-25 Parent Climate/Culture Survey. Your feedback is so important in helping us grow and improve for our students and families.
💬 Let us know what’s working and where we can do better!
👉 Click the link below to take the quick survey:
🔗 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNavCL8wg0relBkWzh-7KrYLpUNFRFNks2U0JVQk9ZM0RQOVBLQ1hFNkk1NS4u&origin=Invitation&channel=0
Thank you for being an important part of the Ritchie County Schools family! 💙


🌸🌞 Spring Break Reminder! 🌞🌸
Ritchie County Schools will be on Spring Break from April 14th through April 21st.
There will be no school during this time, and students will return on Tuesday, April 22nd.
We hope all of our students, staff, and families have a relaxing and joyful break! 🌷🦋🎶


Texas Roadhouse Roll Pickup! 🛻🥖


🎉🐣 EGG DROP CHALLENGE! 🐣🎉
📣 Calling all 3rd and 4th graders – it's time to put your creativity and problem-solving skills to the test!
Your mission: Design a container that will keep a raw egg safe during a BIG DROP! 🥚💥
Think outside the box—literally—because your container must be smaller than a shoebox!
Bring your best ideas and let’s see who can keep their egg from cracking under pressure! 💡🐰


🌸🐣 You're Invited to Our EASTER PARTY! 🐰🌷
Join us for an afternoon of springtime fun on Friday, April 11th!
📍 Parents may arrive at 1:45 PM
🥚 Egg Drop at 1:45 PM
🌼 Easter Egg Hunt begins at 2:00 PM


🌮🍎🥦Menu Change 🥦🍎🌮


🌞📚 Ritchie County Schools Summer Learning Programs 🎉
We’re excited to offer two awesome opportunities for students this summer! 🌈✨
🎓 Academic Learning Camp
📅 June 9th – June 26th
🎒 Grades: K – 4th
🕗 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
🌳 Outdoor Recreation Camp
📅 July 7th – July 17th
🎒 Grades: 2nd – 8th
🕗 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📌 Online Registration Only – Deadline: April 25, 2025
📲 Register now using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNaoELAsl_orZOjAHct66iRORUOFdOSjJMRlpTNVlHVUVPV0dDNE45WTlRRi4u&origin=QRCode
Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Let’s make this summer fun, active, and full of learning! ☀️🎨🎒


📚✨ Don’t miss out! ✨📚
It’s time to order your Smithville Elementary School Yearbook! 📘
🗓 Last day to order: Friday, April 11th
💻 Order online at: ybpay.com
🆔 Yearbook ID: 14491425
💵 Cost: $22 each
Capture all the memories from this school year before it’s too late! 🦝💜


📚🐾 Join us for the Adopt-A-Pet Reading Buddy Event! 🐾📚
We’re inviting all families to a special Parent Engagement Event at Smithville Elementary! 🎉
📅 Tuesday, April 8, 2025
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 Smithville Elementary School
Your child will get to adopt their very own stuffed animal "pet" to read with! They’ll choose a reading buddy, name it, and promise to read to it regularly. This fun and interactive event is designed to encourage reading at home in an exciting way! 📖✨
We can’t wait to see you there! Let’s make reading even more fun! 🐶🐱🐰


📢Cozy for a Cause! 💤💙
📅Friday, March 28th
For just $1, students can wear their coziest PJ’s to school.
All proceeds will go toward supporting a local family in need. If you’d like to contribute beyond the $1 donation, we welcome any additional support!
Let’s come together as a community and make a difference. 💙✨


📚✨ BOGO Scholastic Book Fair is Coming! ✨📚
Get ready, Smithville Elementary! Our Scholastic Buy One, Get One FREE Book Fair is happening March 31st – April 3rd! 🎉 This is the perfect chance to stock up on books for summer reading—buy one book, and get another FREE of equal or lesser value!
📅 Dates: March 31st – April 3rd
📍 Location: Smithville Elementary
🎁 Buy One, Get One FREE on all books!
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to grab your favorite books while doubling your fun! 📖💖

🎩🎉 Get ready to show off your favorite hat for National Hat Day on Thursday, March 27th! 🎉🎩
Students are invited to wear their most fun, stylish, or wacky hats to school for a day full of hat-tastic fun! Don’t miss out—grab your favorite hat and join the celebration!


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