Marvin B. Smith Elementary School

🦃 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!

Good evening Smith families! Teacher Appreciation Week is next week, May 6th - 10th. Look in your child's backpack for a flyer on fun ways to show your appreciation to teachers and staff .Our spring Book Fair is scheduled for the week of May 13th. This book fair features buy one get one free! Save the date! Bingo Night is coming on May 17th! If you missed the yearbook order deadline there is still time to order one, you will just need to pay shipping to have it delivered to your home. Thank you and have a good evening!

Due to a forecast of inclement weather for Monday, Field Day has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 8th.

We love seeing members of the #ABSSCommunity volunteering their time to connect with our students and share their profession! Smith Elementary's Career Fair was a huge hit. Students got an up-close look at over a dozen cool careers - firefighters, realtors, doctors, and more. They were totally engaged while picking the professionals' brains about the day-to-day hustle and what makes each job so rewarding. A popular spot was the hands-on cotton candy station, while others tried on pint-sized firefighter helmets. You could feel the curiosity and excitement in the air as students explored all the awesome possibilities that await them! Major shout-out to counselor Ashley Price for putting together such an amazing experience! 👏

Our spring spirit wear store is now open!! Get Seabee gear for the whole family! T-shirts in different designs and styles, and we have ball caps and visors for the first time! You know you need one. https://buff.ly/44hh5ec

📣 Spread the word: the ABSS Job Fair is this Saturday, April 13th, at Highland Elementary! it will open at 9 AM and go until 12PM. We are excited to welcome anyone looking to start a new career in ABSS. Many positions are available. Schools will have tables set up and our talented staff is available to greet you and answer your questions. See you there!

📚✨Our Media Specialists totally deserve a shoutout on National Library Workers Day! Sure, they'll help you find the perfect book, but they also collaborate with teachers, model tech skills, and think outside the box to engage inquiring minds. From cozy story nooks to cutting-edge resources, they maintain an incredible space just brimming with opportunities to learn and grow. Thanks for all you do! 🙌 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused