Philip R. Smith Elementary School
May 10, 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://bookfairs.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?useFullSite=true#/
Please reach out to Sera Marcous at Seramarcous410@gmail.com with any questions!
Car Rider Pick Up and Early Dismissal
Please pick up your child(ren) by 4:00 p.m. if they are car riders.
Please communicate with the office in advance if you are picking up your child early.
Staff Appreciation Week
Staff appreciation week was amazing, as always! Thank you to all who contributed to the week of wonderfulness. The lunch, breakfast, snacks and sweets kept everyone fed and probably ready for a crash diet next week. Add to it the donations for the big raffle event in the latter part of the week and staff were truly feeling appreciated. A special shout out to Susan and Ashley who spearheaded and organized another week of fun for the staff at PRS. We feel so appreciated and want you to know how much we appreciate your time and efforts!! The PRS Community is unlike any other! 😊
Flower Donations
My gardening committee has begun planting in the raised bed gardens out back. They have decided to plant pumpkins in one garden and a mixture of vegetables/flowers in the other. While planting this spring if you have any left over annuals that you would like to donate, my gardening team would love to incorporate them into our garden. Thank you!
Band and Orchestra Recruitment
It is that time of year again where we are starting to plan our recruitment for band and orchestra. Check out the information below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jm9MOySFPstUlXOCSRU6VySB3se3smGZ/view?usp=sharing
Student Leadership
The Student Leadership Team would like to thank you for your kind support of our PKAN Spirit Day. We raised $234 for NBIA. Next Friday, May 17, is our Wear Purple for the Purple Light Project Spirit Day. Please join us in wearing purple to support children with mental health needs. Also, please consider a donation of $1 or more. Thank you for your support.
Purple Light https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v3InFmf0o5hhlEgUrSJ8xUGJ2u-vJfby/view?usp=sharing
PRS Classroom Teacher Assignments 24-25
Kindergarten: Slater, Henley, Hill
First Grade: Long, Stender, Finke
Second Grade: Singer, Hillman, Testa, Zerio
Third Grade: Fujioka, Rhodes, Murray, Mandavilli
Fourth Grade: Rewinski, LaRosa, Gott, Birdsey, Nigam (new hire)
Fifth Grade: Grobard, Rempel, Banville
Retirements: Doreen Scibelli and Melissa Simmons
Resignation: Sara Braddock
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
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
5/22 Instrumental Showcase Concert (all 4th and 5th graders)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jm9MOySFPstUlXOCSRU6VySB3se3smGZ/view?usp=sharing
5/24 Tiger Time/Volunteer Recognition 3:00-3:30
5/30 & 5/31 3rd Grade Instrumental Demonstrations
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.
2024-25 Transportation Form
All student bus information will be posted to your Parent Portal in mid-August. This will include the student(s) bus number, bus stop location, pickup time and drop-off time.
Additionally, the 2024-2025 Transportation Information Form (TIF) is now available for completion. A completed TIF is required for all SWPS students, except for Role Model POP children. This electronic form can be found by logging into your PowerSchool Parent Portal account, located in the "Forms" section. If you have any difficulty in accessing your account, please contact the school's main office for assistance.
Bus stops are determined by this form therefore, it is extremely important this form is completed no later than June 30th to allow for the timely creation of the 2024-2025 bus routes. Please know this form can be updated and/or changed at any time however, no changes will be processed between the moratorium dates of 8/21/24 to 9/04/24. Please allow five (5) days to process any changes.
To avoid any confusion, only the 2024-2025 TIF will be available for completion after April 30th. If transportation changes are needed for the current school year or if you have any questions regarding the TIF, please email or call Marlene Pouliot, Transportation Coordinator, at mpouliot@swindsor.k12.ct.us or (860) 291-1252.
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
Peace at Home https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CHvieojGIQ8nGhNnrj1eRVaGsYSMtj45/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/1s1NU-VE_W0NIbpeBF3U9wAl65csS_UYG/view?usp=sharing
Speed Agility https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q3TNifceHuUTkc46OJhzNuMNZtGd-icL/view?usp=sharing
Rising Stars https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YghtwOiMQ_iTeqlFSfWjGa3ramR3FEK6/view?usp=sharing
Scouts https://drive.google.com/file/d/13tHr39TlrDxgDc_eSbc0-K5HPJ1IkfnT/view?usp=sharing