Smithville Elementary School

Reminder-
Tomorrow, Friday December 19th is 2 hour Early Dismissal.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

📢 **Early Dismissal Reminder** 📢

Friday, December 19th will be an early dismissal day for students.
🕐 Students will be dismissed at **1:00 PM**.

Please make any necessary arrangements for your child’s pick-up. Thank you!

📣 Menu Update for the Remainder of the Week 🍽️

🎄 Wednesday – Christmas Dinner
Ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, hot roll, fruit, and a treat

🎒 Thursday
• Pre-K: Cook’s Choice
• K–4: Packed lunch for the field trip

🍕 Friday
Pizza, corn, salad, and fruit

Thank you! 😊

🎄✨ Christmas Spirit Week is Coming! ✨🎄

Get ready to show your holiday cheer! Smithville Elementary will be celebrating Christmas Spirit Week from December 15th–19th. Each day will have a fun and festive theme for students to enjoy. 🎅🎁❄️

We can’t wait to see everyone’s Christmas spirit! ❤️💚

🎉 December Star Students 🎉

We are so proud to recognize our Star Students for the month of December! These students have gone above and beyond, showing kindness, hard work, and a wonderful attitude every day.

✨ Character Trait of the Month: Resilient ✨
This month we are celebrating students who show resilience—those who keep trying, bounce back from challenges, and never give up. We are so impressed with their determination and positive spirit!

👏 Congratulations to all of our December Star Students! Keep shining brightly! 🌟

🎄✨ Reminder! Our Christmas Program is Tomorrow! ✨🎄

Smithville Elementary School’s Christmas Program is happening tomorrow!

📅 Date: Tuesday, December 9th
⏰ Doors Open: 5:30 PM
⏰ Program Starts: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Smithville Elementary School
🎒 Students Should Arrive By: 5:45 PM

Come enjoy a festive evening filled with music, fun, and holiday cheer from our talented students! 🌟🎶

🎄🥞💚 TONIGHT is the night! Pancakes With the Grinch! 💚🥞🎄

Don’t forget to join us this evening for a festive and fun night flipping pancakes with everyone’s favorite green guy!

📅 Tonight — Friday, December 5th
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Smithville Community Building

🌟 Cost:
• $8 per person
• SES students eat FREE
• Children 2 and under eat FREE

Bring the family for a sweet start to the holiday season — you won’t want to miss it! 💚🎅✨

🎅✨ The Smithville Elementary School PTO Santa Store is coming! ✨🎅

🗓 When: December 8th – 12th
💵 Each item: $2
🎁 Spending limit: Each student can spend up to $20

Students will have the chance to shop for fun gifts for family and friends. Get ready for some holiday cheer! 🎄💚

🎄✨ Join Us for Our Christmas Program! ✨🎄

Smithville Elementary School is excited to present our annual Christmas Program!

📅 Date: Tuesday, December 9th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Smithville Elementary School

Come celebrate the holiday season with us and enjoy performances from our talented students! 🌟🎶

December Menu is HERE! ❄️🍽️
Check out what’s cooking this month at Smithville Elementary! 😋📅
We’ve got lots of yummy meals lined up to keep our students fueled and festive all December long! 🎄🍎✨

🎉 November Attendance Basket Winners! 🎉
We’re excited to announce our November Attendance Basket winners! 🧺👏
Thank you to all of our students who worked hard to be here every day — we’re so proud of you! 💙🤍

Congratulations to our lucky winners! 🎊
Keep up the great attendance, and stay tuned for next month’s prizes! 🎁📅

🎄🥞💚 Pancakes With the Grinch! 💚🥞🎄
Join us for a festive and fun evening as we flip pancakes with everyone’s favorite green guy!
📅 Friday, December 5th
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Smithville Community Building
🌟 Cost:
• $8 per person
• SES students eat FREE
• Children 2 and under eat FREE
Bring the family for a sweet start to the holiday season — you won’t want to miss it! 💚🎅✨

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, Ritchie County Schools want to pause and express our sincere gratitude for the incredible partnership we share with you in educating your children.

We wish you and your loved ones a very happy and restful Thanksgiving holiday. May this time be filled with joy, warmth, delicious food, and cherished moments as you gather with family and friends.

We look forward to welcoming our students back refreshed and ready to learn after the break on Monday December 1st.

🦃🍁 Wishing all of our Smithville Elementary families a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃

We hope you enjoy this time with family, friends, and good food. We are so grateful for our wonderful students, staff, and community!

Just a reminder — school will resume on Monday, December 1st.

Have a safe, relaxing, and joyful holiday! 🤍🧡

📬 December Newsletter ❄️✨
Our December Newsletter is now available! Check it out to stay updated on upcoming events, important reminders, and all the festive fun happening this month. 🎄📚

Stay warm and have a wonderful December! ☃️💙

Ritchie County Schools would like to remind parents/guardians that there is no school all week for Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy time this week with family and friends! See you on December 1st.

🎄🥞💚 Pancakes With the Grinch! 💚🥞🎄
Join us for a festive and fun evening as we flip pancakes with everyone’s favorite green guy!
📅 Friday, December 5th
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Smithville Community Building
🌟 Cost:
• $8 per person
• SES students eat FREE
• Children 2 and under eat FREE
Bring the family for a sweet start to the holiday season — you won’t want to miss it! 💚🎅✨

🍁🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, SES Families! 🦃🍁

Just a reminder that school will be closed November 24th–28th for Thanksgiving Break. We hope everyone enjoys a wonderful holiday with family and friends!

We’ll see all our students back on Monday, December 1st!

🍂🧡 Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🍂

Ritchie County Schools would like to remind parents/guardians that Thanksgiving Break is next week (No School) from November 24-28, 2025. Enjoy time off with family and friends!

🍁🍂 Fall Spirit Week Starts Monday! 🍂🍁

Smithville Elementary families, don’t forget that Fall Spirit Week kicks off on Monday, November 17th! 🎉
We can’t wait to see all of our students join in the fun each day as we celebrate school spirit together! ❤️💛

Help your child participate and show their SES pride all week long! 🍂👕🍁