It's never too early for students to consider their next steps after graduation. We invite you to our to the Enroll, Enlist, Employ Fair!
📅 When: April 3, 2025, 5 PM to 8 PM
📍 Where: ACC Main Building, Alamance Community College, 1247 Jimmie Kerr Road, Haw River, NC 27258
Website with map: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/enroll-enlist-employ-fair
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/673132028729178
Connect with representatives from:
🎓 Local and state universities
🏫 Community colleges
🪖 Military branches
💼 Employment agencies
🤝 Community organizations
Students: This is your chance to explore ALL your options in ONE place! Whether you're considering college, military service, or entering the workforce, this event has something for everyone. Check out our impressive lineup of participants, including Duke University, UNC schools, military branches, and local employers ready to talk about your future!
Spanish language support will be available to ensure everyone can access this valuable opportunity.
🌟 #ABSSExcellence | Talent. Dedication. Passion. Innovation. We're honored to present the remarkable 2025 Teachers of the Year. These educators represent the very best of our district. Their exceptional work shapes tomorrow's leaders. Join us in celebrating them! 👏 #ThisisABSS
We have exciting things happening at Smith this week, we are finishing up our Read-A-Thon and our school is celebrating GLOBAL week. Here are a few reminders about the two:
We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our school community! We are incredibly proud of our readers and so grateful for your support.
Just a reminder—the Read-A-Thon ends this Wednesday, March 12! Please be sure to log all of your reader’s minutes by the end of the day.
Donations will remain open through Saturday, March 22, so keep sharing with friends and family as we work toward our fundraising goal!
The prize store will be open from March 13–March 22. RAT Bucks must be used within 10 days after the Read-A-Thon ends—they will expire after that time. Once the prize store closes, it cannot be reopened.
Our students have done an amazing job reading, and we can’t wait to host another Read-A-Thon next year!
GLOBAL week kicks off today and teachers and students have been working hard on artwork for their hallways. Check out the attached flyer for a timeline of events for our Cultural Night Wednesday Mar 12, from 5-7 at the school. We welcome families to listen to the singing, view the artwork in the cafeteria and hallways and watch the finale of the Spanish Spelling bee. Friday morning join your student in the global parade at 8am if you wish. For more info feel free to contact the PTO at info@smithpto.org
Thank you for your continued support!
✨ Start strong, start here! Kindergarten registration is live! Instructions can be found on our website: https://bit.ly/absskindergarten. Also, don't forget about our Kindergarten Fair next Saturday, March 8th, 9 AM to 12 PM at Holly Hill Mall! #ABSSEvents #ThisisABSS
Parents, the Colgate Dental Van will be at Smith next Wednesday, January 15th. In order for your student to participate, all permission forms must be returned to the school as soon as possible. Thank you!
Good evening Smith families. Due to our gym's seating capacity and City of Burlington fire codes we need to change our concert times for Thursday, December 19th. The 3rd grade performance will still start at 5:45. The Buzz Choir will perform at 6:30. 4th grade will perform at 7:15 and 5th grade will perform at 8:00. Thank you and we hope to see you at the show!
🦃 Look who's talking turkey! Our cafeterias were buzzing with this optional holiday feast on the menu across the district today!
Many going through the lunch line, including these smiling staff and students at Smith Elementary, chose this special menu of tender turkey, savory herbed dressing and gravy, creamy mashed potatoes and homestyle green beans, with delicious apple cobbler! Regular menu items were available too.
Special thanks to all our wonderful School Nutrition teams for serving up these cozy choices!
We are up to $9,300, just $700 from our fundraising goal! The class that receives the most donations today will receive a pizza party! The Fun Run is tomorrow and if we reach our goal students will get to pick their favorite teachers and staff members to get slimed at an assembly before Thanksgiving!
We are nearly at our goal of $10,000 donated! The class that receives the greatest amount of donations today will have extra recess time next week. Let's see if we can reach our goal and slime your favorite teachers!
We are more than half way to our goal of $10,000! Any student who receives any amount of donations today can wear their favorite hat to school on Wednesday!
Any student who gets any amount of donations Thursday for our Boosterthon Fun Run can wear their pajamas at school Friday.
Our Boosterthon Fun Run fundraiser kicks off today!
Our Curriculum Night is scheduled for Thursday, October 24th. There is a Kindergarten Dual Language Parent Meeting at 5:00 in the Media Center and then each grade level will host two sessions, 5:30 and 6:00, so that families with multiple students can attend both grade levels. We hope to see you there!
Fall Spirit Week starts Monday! Monday is Mad about Plaid! Wear as much plaid as possible.
Tuesday is Be-Leaf in Yourself, wear as many Fall colors as you can. Wednesday is Hoodie Season, wear a hoodie to school. Thursday is Football Fanatic, wear your favorite football team jersey. Friday is Apple vs Pumpkin, wear Red or Orange.
Hurricane Relief - Smith is partnering with Hazelwood Elementary School to get much needed supplies to school families in their community.
We are starting an after school care program at Smith this year. Information is posted under the Parents tab.
Next week is EOG Spirit Week! "If you show what you know - you really, really glow!"
Monday is Hats Off to Your Hard Work! Wear your favorite hat!
Tuesday is Blackout Day! Wear black!
Wednesday is Shine Bright Day! Wear your neon!
Thursday is Rest Day before it Begins! Wear your pajamas!
Friday - EOGs begin.
✨38 Days, 38 Schools - Marvin B. Smith Elementary 🐝
At Smith Elementary, home of the spirited Seabees, the focus is on fostering a positive school culture and nurturing strong relationships between students and staff. As a Capturing Kids Hearts Showcase school, they implement effective strategies and resources to build a nurturing and supportive environment.
This emphasis on fostering meaningful connections allows educators to challenge and inspire students to reach new levels of achievement. By creating an atmosphere of trust and encouragement, the school empowers its learners to overcome obstacles and unlock their full academic and personal potential. The unwavering belief in the capabilities of every child drives the staff's commitment to providing the guidance and support necessary for success!
End of Grade (EOG) Testing Schedule
May 24th: 3rd Grade Reading and 5th Grade Science
May 29th: 3rd Grade Math and 5th Grade Math
May 30th: 3rd Grade Read to Achieve for selected students and 4th Grade Math
May 31st: 4th Grade Reading and 5th Grade Reading
It was a gorgeous day ☀️ at Burlington Carousel Park for this year's D.A.R.E. Days celebration! Hundreds of excited fifth graders from Eastlawn, Highland, Grove Park, Andrews, Smith, Hillcrest, and Newlin elementary schools arrived Thursday and Friday to take part in the fun-filled festivities.
The students spent the day rotating between a variety of awesome activities. They got to ride the newly renovated carousel, play kickball and dodgeball, and take turns running under the always-popular parachute. The playground was packed with laughter and energy and the dance party had everyone moving to the beat. Students also enjoyed a train ride around the park and plenty of water breaks to stay hydrated. Of course, no D.A.R.E. Days would be complete without a picnic lunch! 🥪
The event wrapped up around 1:30pm with words of encouragement from Officer Gonzalez and Sgt. Chad Laws of the Burlington Police Department. They worked tirelessly to organize this awesome D.A.R.E. Days celebration for all the fifth graders who completed the D.A.R.E. program. It was a day filled with nonstop fun, friends, and important lessons!
