SMOKETREE ELEMENTARY
Cougar Country- December 2023
Winter is finally here!
Office Notes
Arriving to school on time , as well as not missing school days is very important for your child's education. When students arrive late they miss vital instructions to start their day, and it can be disruptive to other students. Set your student up for success by coming to school early and being ready for the day. If your student must miss school for an appointment, we request that you do get an appointment note for the absence. Please call the front office if you have any questions.
Thank you for using patience and courtesy in the school parking lot for the safety of everyone. Make sure to follow all the rules. All staff members are wearing safety vests and can assistance you.
Title 1 reading program fun fact
Phonic decoding- Early phonological awareness skills enable the development of letter/sound knowledge and should be targeted for direct instruction through 1st grade.
Orthographic mapping- Understanding this allows for teachers and families to support students who struggle to read. It's the process that occurs when unfamiliar words become automatic sight words.
PTSO
Family Craft Night- Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 13th @ 5:30pm to 7:00pm for holiday entertainment, crafts and goodies.
We will have the holiday store open again this year beginning the week of 12-11-2023. We are looking for VOLUNTEERS to help us with these events. Please reach out to Sherry Kortan at (928)727-4959 .
Our little cub house
On December 20th we will have a Christmas pajama party while watching the Polar Express movie.
Our letter sounds this month are: T,H,C
Numbers : 8,9, 10
Shapes; Star, Crescent, Circle
Colors : Black, White, Red
A note from Nurse Shannon
Student Council Notes
Monday 12-18-23 will be Holiday sock day
Tuesday 12-19-23 will be Holiday sweater day
Wednesday 12-20-23 will be Red and Green day
Thursday 12-21-23 will be PJ ( pajama) day
Candy grams will be on sale for .50 cents the week starting the 4th.
Off the Bookshelf...
I would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays and a wonderful winter break. I hope you take advantage of the season and curl up with some hot chocolate and a good book!!
Mrs. Thomas
Smoketree Librarian
2nd Quarter Awards
Smoketree Elementary Second Quarter Awards Ceremony will be Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
At that time, we will be recognizing our Smoketree Cougars for their Academic Achievement. Awards will be given for the Principal’s Honor Roll, Honor Roll, "Paws"itive behavior, Awesome mathematician, and Awesome reading.
We are looking forward to celebrating and recognizing our students. Parents welcome.
Thank you.
Grade 2-3 @ 8:10 am
Grade 4-6 @ 9:10 am
In the Gym
Important Dates
Candy Gram Sales start Dec. 4th to Dec. 8th. for .50 cents
Spelling Bee Dec. 1st
Donations for Toys for Tots will be accepted until 12-4-23
Holiday Store Dec. 11- Dec. 15.
Spirit Week is Dec. 18- Dec. 21 (See Calendar)
Winter break is Dec. 22nd - January 8th. School resumes on Tuesday, January 9th. Hope everyone has a relaxing and fun time!