Philip R. Smith Elementary School
April 26, 2024
PTO Sponsored Scholastic Book Fair and Pastries for Parents
The Spring Scholastic Book Fair will be here Monday May 13th through Thursday May 16th! This book fair is a BOGO event (buy one, get one of the same or lesser value for FREE) for everything at the fair.
Use this link to shop online, or to create a cash- free way for your child to shop the fair, called an eWallet:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/philiprsmithelementary
We will have both a morning and an evening event for parents and loved ones to shop with their kids at the book fair during this week:
Tuesday May 14th come and come shop the book fair from 5:30-7 pm, and then stay for the PTO meeting in the library!
Wednesday May 15th bring your child in early and enjoy a pastry and some coffee from 8:15-8:55. Please consider joining your child to shop the book fair and stop by for light refreshments in the cafeteria. This is not a drop off event and students should not enter the classrooms until 8:55 or after. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1epHYAQe8BCynvV-5pdgtbu7xvFONWftB/view?usp=sharing Please park on the front lawn for this event so teachers can use the parking lot.
We still need volunteers to help at the fair! Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054EA9AF2FA2FD0-49303394-spring
Please reach out to Sera Marcous at Seramarcous410@gmail.com with any questions!
Staff Appreciation Week
"Join in on the celebration of our amazing PRS teachers and staff for Teacher Appreciation Week! With your help, we cannot wait to make the week special for PRS."
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AAEAE2AA5FACF8-49199613-teacher#/
Student Leadership
The Student Leadership Team would like to thank you for your kind support of our Earth Day Spirit Day. We raised $120 for Mystic Aquarium. We have two Spirit Days coming up in May. Please help us raise money to find a cure for PKAN by wearing read or anything Disney themed on Monday, May 6. Also, please wear purple to support The Purple Light Project at Hartford Hospital. They do important work to help kids with mental health issues. Please see the attached flyers. Thank you for your support.
PKAN https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TmYJh9hXma8S-uV00ZoRCnSDTwsJirl5yUcR96DaWgY/edit?usp=sharing
Purple Light https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v3InFmf0o5hhlEgUrSJ8xUGJ2u-vJfby/view?usp=sharing
Family Survey
This is just a reminder that the family climate survey will close on Monday, April 29th at 4 pm. Attached is the letter that was sent out via school messenger.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yFqTCAHXeeEreYJjYzhuoYP1wwaW9j0l/view?usp=sharing
Class Placement Form
If you are interested in providing parent input for the upcoming year's class placement, please go to your parent portal account, click on form reports and scroll down to find 2024-2025 Class Placement Information.
Just a reminder that this form is optional, you should not recommend specific teachers and all parent input needs to be provided by May 3rd. If you choose to complete the form, please complete one for each of your children.
Even if you share class placement input with teachers, I highly recommend completing this form.
Kindergarten Registration Link
SWPS Kindergarten registration is open. The link to register is below.
https://www.southwindsorschools.org/district_information/registration
Other Information
District K Visits: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JYJvnJdAlOhsa8NrYbTXFrI7BwfIYdXN/view?usp=sharing
K Information Summary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pmMZzNBDbJGaBJb8mSIFMqcWctvHSu3_/view?usp=sharing
K Family Info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cnMG_dyZc_GWpl-iPwVIyXi9e9VNkjy2/view?usp=sharing
Universal Stories
We wanted to remind everyone that we still have the "Universal Stories" link available for students and staff to access. Take a look, it would be great for families to submit your story for our community to enjoy.
Here's the link...https://sites.google.com/apps.southwindsorschools.org/prs-universal-stories/home
Dates to Keep In Mind
4/26 PRS Night at Yard Goats
Week of 5/13 Scholastic Book Fair
5/14 PTO Meeting 7:00 pm
5/15 Pastries with Parents https://drive.google.com/file/d/1epHYAQe8BCynvV-5pdgtbu7xvFONWftB/view?usp=sharing
6/7 Field Day
6/13 Last Day of School
SBAC Testing Window: April 29-May 10
SBAC Makeup Window: May 13-17
NGSS: May 16
POP Role Models
The Preschool Outreach Program (POP) is currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year (attached is the application and the POP flyer). Please submit your application at your earliest convenience as the role model screenings are occurring. More details regarding a date and times for screenings will be sent to you from the POP staff once they receive your application.
Links
Family Directory https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VoK-tQHlxlajAiIfHB_uNoFhpmGlD82N/view?usp=sharing
Open House Information Slides
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18-lIz6JRKqHNfH86MVPXkACt8nVB92nT/view?usp=sharing
Nurse's Blog
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QoYcCkcavl8PlOhe7qdj66idT1cmvLoV9IW4z_DOjl8/edit?usp=sharing
Volunteer Registration: This is the newly revised Volunteer Registration form-In order to volunteer you must complete this form. If you have already completed it in the past and have been approved to volunteer, you do not need to complete it again. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-YY-42ZxOAK16oe0_MME6uberDFv5P_ubEefFX2knqcUmQQ/viewform
PTO Pastries with Parents https://drive.google.com/file/d/1epHYAQe8BCynvV-5pdgtbu7xvFONWftB/view?usp=sharing
Youth and Family Services
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HFcGH_wv7k59mZR2ikaL9gRKteNe6wAT/view?usp=sharing
Soccer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fpbNrFsbmAgTXbVKu4Dn_oqAPjh0Ywiu/view?usp=sharing
Panthers https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WK9La_BLnzv4rErvucpeJaEZ_AHRulHm/view?usp=sharing
Speed Agility https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q3TNifceHuUTkc46OJhzNuMNZtGd-icL/view?usp=sharing
Medical Disposal https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z2PRuHrWwakgKbae2va_t-J4XUFsCek8/view?usp=sharing
Rising Stars https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YghtwOiMQ_iTeqlFSfWjGa3ramR3FEK6/view?usp=sharing