The Scottie Scoop
February Edition
Smith Elementary School
Email: sphill2@springisd.org
Website: https://www.springisd.org/smith2
Location: 26000 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX, USA
Phone: (281)891-8420
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smithelementary.springisd
Twitter: @SmithElem
Principal Phillips Corner
Dear Scottie Parents and Guardians,
The attendance of our Smith Elementary scholars is very important to their success in school. Spring ISD is challenging each school in the district to increase their Average Daily Attendance (ADA) of all scholars. The district is providing campus attendance incentives for three rounds of attendance. The next Round will start on Tuesday, February 22nd through March 11th. Remember our campus goal is 98.5% and currently our average daily percentage is approximately 92%. WE CAN definitely exceed this percentage....
Round 3 is from March 21st - April 8th
Also, I need your help - 8% of our scholars were tardy the week of February 15th and arrived to school after 8:15 a.m. In addition, 8% of our scholars were absent the week of February 15th. Please have your scholar at school, on time, every day. The Grade Placement and Student Support Committees will be reviewing all attendance records! It's never too late to raise your scholars attendance rate and start coming every day and on time!
Please mark your calendars. The district Benchmark testing is the week of February 21st and we are looking for great gains! We will make schedule adjustments to the master schedule for Benchmark testing. Attendance is a key factor! We are aiming for 80% of our students scoring 70% or above! WE NEED THEM AT SCHOOL!
Lastly, is important that your student(s) practice for TELPAS and STAAR through the new testing platform. Click https://txpt.cambiumtds.com/student to take you directly to the practice testing site. TEA has added a practice set for the new test design that will begin in the school year 2022-2023. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Ms. Anabell Smith, testing coordinator for Smith Elementary at asmith3@springisd.org.
As always, please contact me direct should you have any questions, comments, or concerns - I am here to serve your scholar and your family!
Principal Phillips
SMITH ELEMENTARY IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Breakfast, Morning Bus, and Parent Drop Off Time is 7:35 a.m.
*Cafeteria Doors close at 8:00 a.m., students will have to be taken to the front office and must be signed in after 8:00 a.m. by the parent or guardian
*Please talk to your walker about walker safety. If you would like to become a crossing guard, please go to the following site: http://springisd.org/recruitment.
*Transportation changes must be done before 2:00 p.m.
Instruction Begins 8:05 a.m.
School Dismissal Time is 3:25 p.m.
Smith's Calendar of Events
- President's Day (No School) - February 21
- Dr. Seuss Week - February 21- February 25
- District Benchmarks (3rd-5th Grade) - February 22 - February 25
- Go Texan Day - February 25
- Read Across America Week - February 28 - March 4
- Spring Individual and Group Photographs - March 3
- TELPAS Testing - February 28 - March 7 (Students who are identified as Emergent Bilingual and ESL)
- Spring Break - March 14 - March 18
Spring Individual and Group Picture Day - March 3rd
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SCOTTIES ON THEIR UIL SUCCESS!!!
UIL Music Memory representing Smith Elementary
2nd Grade Division:
1st Place, 3-way tie, Louis M.
2nd Place Lauryn M.
3rd - 5th Grade Division:
3rd Place Aniyah C.- 3rd Grade
2nd Place Suri S.- 5th Grade
We show Smith excellence everyday in every way! We love you and are so proud of you !
CONGRATULATIONS AND GREAT JOB TO THE SCHOLARS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE RISING WRITERS COMPETITION!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SPELLING BEE CONTESTANTS, ANIYAH C. - CAMPUS WINNER AND RENE Z. CAMPUS RUNNER-UP!
Scottie Counselor's Corner
Nurse's Station
COVID TESTING & COVID VACCINATION INFORMATION
Smith PTO Updates
Parent Volunteers needed!!
Our AMAZING PTO Needs You!!
If you are interested in joining our magnificent PTO or even volunteering, please complete our Parent Volunteer Form! We look forward to meeting you all and having you join our team! If you have any questions or concerns please let us know.
Best Wishes,
Mrs. Beeson [PTO President]
L.e.smithpto@gmail.com