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๐ธ๐ May Newsletter๐๐ธ

๐ Perfect Attendance Alert! ๐
We are SO proud to celebrate 100% attendance at Smithville Elementary today! ๐ซโจ Every single student showed up ready to learn, grow, and shine โ and thatโs something worth celebrating! ๐๐
Thank you to our amazing students, families, and staff for making attendance a priority. Letโs keep the momentum going and continue showing up strong! ๐ช๐โค๏ธ

๐ฆธโโ๏ธ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES! ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ
Get ready to suit up and soar into action because National Superhero Day is coming up on Monday, April 28th! ๐ฅ
Weโre inviting all students to come to school dressed as their favorite superheroโwhether itโs a classic comic book legend or your own original creation! Let's celebrate the heroes who inspire us every day. ๐ชโจ
๐๏ธ When: Monday, April 28th
๐ญ What: Dress like your favorite superhero
Letโs make it a SUPER day! ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ๐ซ

๐ธ๐โจ PICTURE DAY! โจ๐๐ธ

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.

๐ฃ Parents & Guardians โ We Need Your Input! ๐
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.
๐ฌ Let us know whatโs working and where we can do better!
๐ Click the link below to take the quick survey:
๐ 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! ๐

๐ธ๐ Spring Break Reminder! ๐๐ธ
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! ๐ท๐ฆ๐ถ

Texas Roadhouse Roll Pickup! ๐ป๐ฅ

๐๐ฃ EGG DROP CHALLENGE! ๐ฃ๐
๐ฃ Calling all 3rd and 4th graders โ 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! ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Think outside the boxโliterallyโbecause your container must be smaller than a shoebox!
Bring your best ideas and letโs see who can keep their egg from cracking under pressure! ๐ก๐ฐ

๐ธ๐ฃ You're Invited to Our EASTER PARTY! ๐ฐ๐ท
Join us for an afternoon of springtime fun on Friday, April 11th!
๐ Parents may arrive at 1:45 PM
๐ฅ Egg Drop at 1:45 PM
๐ผ Easter Egg Hunt begins at 2:00 PM

๐ฎ๐๐ฅฆMenu Change ๐ฅฆ๐๐ฎ

๐๐ Ritchie County Schools Summer Learning Programs ๐
Weโre excited to offer two awesome opportunities for students this summer! ๐โจ
๐ Academic Learning Camp
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June 9th โ June 26th
๐ Grades: K โ 4th
๐ 8:00 AM โ 1:30 PM
๐ณ Outdoor Recreation Camp
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July 7th โ July 17th
๐ Grades: 2nd โ 8th
๐ 8:00 AM โ 2:30 PM
๐ Online Registration Only โ Deadline: April 25, 2025
๐ฒ Register now using this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNaoELAsl_orZOjAHct66iRORUOFdOSjJMRlpTNVlHVUVPV0dDNE45WTlRRi4u&origin=QRCode
Spots are limited, so donโt wait! Letโs make this summer fun, active, and full of learning! โ๏ธ๐จ๐

๐โจ Donโt miss out! โจ๐
Itโs time to order your Smithville Elementary School Yearbook! ๐
๐ Last day to order: Friday, April 11th
๐ป Order online at: ybpay.com
๐ Yearbook ID: 14491425
๐ต Cost: $22 each
Capture all the memories from this school year before itโs too late! ๐ฆ๐

๐๐พ Join us for the Adopt-A-Pet Reading Buddy Event! ๐พ๐
Weโre inviting all families to a special Parent Engagement Event at Smithville Elementary! ๐
๐
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
โฐ 4:00 PM
๐ Smithville Elementary School
Your child will get to adopt their very own stuffed animal "pet" to read with! Theyโll 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! ๐โจ
We canโt wait to see you there! Letโs make reading even more fun! ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฐ

๐ขCozy for a Cause! ๐ค๐
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Friday, March 28th
For just $1, students can wear their coziest PJโs to school.
All proceeds will go toward supporting a local family in need. If youโd like to contribute beyond the $1 donation, we welcome any additional support!
Letโs come together as a community and make a difference. ๐โจ

๐ฉ๐ Get ready to show off your favorite hat for National Hat Day on Thursday, March 27th! ๐๐ฉ
Students are invited to wear their most fun, stylish, or wacky hats to school for a day full of hat-tastic fun! Donโt miss outโgrab your favorite hat and join the celebration!

๐โจ BOGO Scholastic Book Fair is Coming! โจ๐
Get ready, Smithville Elementary! Our Scholastic Buy One, Get One FREE Book Fair is happening March 31st โ April 3rd! ๐ This is the perfect chance to stock up on books for summer readingโbuy one book, and get another FREE of equal or lesser value!
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Dates: March 31st โ April 3rd
๐ Location: Smithville Elementary
๐ Buy One, Get One FREE on all books!
Donโt miss out on this amazing opportunity to grab your favorite books while doubling your fun! ๐๐
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