Emma L. Smith Elementary
May 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
Important Dates
May 1 - 5: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 2: SCS Technology Committee Meeting
May 3: ACES Fundraiser run, Flower Fundraiser Pick up (10am-4pm at Smith)
May 8: Board Meeting (7PM) @ Smith Elementary
May 10: 3rd grade M-STEP testing (ELA)
May 11: Late Start Day, PTO Meeting (4PM) @ Heritage
May 16: 3rd grade M-STEP (Math part 1)
May 18: 3rd grade M-STEP (Math part 2)
May 19: Wild Swan Assembly
May 29: No School!!
June 2: STEAM Museum
June 5: Board Meeting (7PM) @ Smith Elementary
June 5: K/1 Field Day
June 5-8: 2nd grade Musical (see below for more details)
June 6: Kindergarten Celebration
June 7: 3rd grade Field Trip
June 8: Late Start Day, PTO Meeting (4PM) @ Heritage
June 9: 2nd/3rd Field Day
June 12: 1st grade Field Trip
June 13-14: 2nd grade Field Trip
June 16: Last Day - 1/2 day for students
Staff Appreciation Week May 1-5
3rd grade M-STEP
This spring, every 3rd grade student will be taking our statewide assessment, called the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP). It will be given online and will measure current student knowledge.
The M-STEP will assess student learning on Michigan’s standards in Mathematics and English Language Arts.
The testing schedule for all 3rd grade classrooms is as follows:
May 10
English Language Arts (ELA)
Time: 10:15-12:30
May 16 & 18
Mathematics
Time: 10:15-12:30
Please try to avoid any appointments during these dates/times and your child is well-rested and has a good breakfast. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact me.
2nd grade Spring Musical Performances
2nd Grade Musical: Goldie and the Bears (in the music room)
Phillips: Monday June 5th
A-L= 10:20
M-Z=10:50
Grant: Tuesday June 6th
A-L=10:20
M-Z=10:50
Whitt: Wednesday June 7th
A-L= 10:20
M-Z= 10:50
Trenchard: Thursday June 8 (late start day)
A-L= 2:20
M-Z=2:50
Kindergarten Celebration
Tuesday June 6th @ 1:30 in the ELC
Students should wear Panther Pride Attire
Young 5 Field Trip: Ann Arbor Scrap Box - April 21
Kindergarten Field Trip to MSU Butterfly Gardens - April 28
Late Start is Thursday May 11
Please remain in the lobby area until 11:25 a.m. Bell will ring for students to enter hallways at 11:25 a.m.
Feelin' Good Mileage Club
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.
Morning Drop Off/Afternoon Pick Up
School Schedule(s)
Regular School Day - 8:57 - 3:45
Late Start Days - 11:32 - 3:45
Morning
8:40 - Breakfast opens8:50 - 2nd and 3rd graders line up outside of classes
8:52 - Bell rings for students to enter hallways and classrooms
8:57 - School Starts
*Please try not to drop off your child any earlier than 8:45 a.m. Thank you!
Afternoon
3:35 - Kindergarten released to buses and parent pick up
3:42 - 1st - 3rd grade Kids Club, Walkers, and pick ups released
3:45 - All bussers released
Late Start Days
11:32 - 3:45
- Students will eat lunch
- Each class will receive 40 minutes of specials
- Normal afternoon recess
Dates: 9/15, 10/13, 11/10, 12/8, 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/20, 5/11, 6/8