Emma L. Smith Elementary
October Newsletter
About us
Lisa Knisely - Secretary
Email: edwardsb@panthernet.net
Website: panthernet.net/smith
Location: 100 Price Ave., Stockbridge, MI, United States
Phone: (517) 851-7735
Facebook: facebook.com/Smith-Elementary-School-Stockbridge-MI
Twitter: @_SmithElem
Off to a great start
We are off to a great start this school year. We are done with our initial Fall testing screeners and will begin our Focus Groups this month to support the academic needs of all our students. We battled through some Summer type heat and it looks like we will be getting back to normal Fall like temperatures. Be sure to keep an eye on the weather, the morning recess times are starting to be a little chilly out there. We have lots of fun things planned for the month of October, looking forward to seeing everyone at our events.
Important Dates
October 2 - PTO Meeting at 3:45 p.m. in the Heritage Conference Room
October 5 - K-6 Fall Family Fun Night! See Flyer below!
October 9 - Board Meeting - 7pm at Smith Elementary
October 12 - Late Start Day - School starts at 11:25
October 31 - Halloween Parade! See below for more details
November 2 - Picture Retake Day
November 9 - Late Start Day - School starts at 11:25
November 13 - Board Meeting - 7pm at Smith Elementary
November 22-24 - No School! Thanksgiving Break
September Gym Theme: Teamwork
October-Fit Spooktacular
Halloween Parade!
We ask that parents do not park in the main Heritage parking lot, as this is where the parade will begin. Thank you.
Panther Cubs PTO
School Schedule(s)
Regular School Day - 8:50 - 3:35
Late Start Days - 11:25 - 3:35
*Please be patient for the first few weeks of school. Times may run differently until students and teachers are in a routine.
Morning
8:30 - 8:45 - Breakfast (students and parents must stay in lobby until 8:30)8:40 - 2nd graders line up at their classrooms
8:45 - Bell rings for students to enter hallways and classrooms
8:50 - School Starts
*Please do not drop off your child any earlier than 8:40 a.m. Thank you!
Afternoon
3:30 - Kindergarten released to buses and parent pick up
3:32 - 1st - 2nd grade Kids Club, Walkers, and pick ups released
3:35 - All bus riders released
Late Start Days
11:25 - 3:35
- Students will eat lunch
- Each class will receive 40 minutes of specials
- Normal afternoon recess
NEW Pick up and Drop off Procedures
- Kindergarten students being picked up: parents are REQUIRED to pick up their students in the lobby
- Parents who are picking up their students from their car must use the lane closest to the curb. Please remain in your car and pull forward as cars exit this line to allow a nice flow of traffic
- Parents walking with their student back to their car, please use the designated crosswalk marked by the handicapped crossing
- Please no parking (leaving your vehicle unattended) along the curb in front of the building at any time
- We are asking parents to please stay in the lobby before school and at dismissal time
- Please try and notify office ASAP of any bus or pick up changes
*No bus changes for the first 2 weeks of school (per transportation request)
School Volunteers/Visitors
All volunteers are required to have a background check on file. Background checks are good for one full year. Please contact the main office or Mr. Edwards if you have any questions.
*Once our secure entrance is complete, we will send a special notification on the procedures for using this entrance
Insurance and Maintenance Fee for Chromebooks
- All malfunctioning defect covered
- 1 accidental claim covered per year
District insurance policy $15 per year covered by each family
- More information will be shared at Open House on August 23
- Payment options available. Please contact Mr. Edwards