Spring Running Club | Priyanka Raha | 4/4/2024 | 6/30/2024 |
Spring Running ClubSpring Running Club Starts April 23! Join us every Tuesday, 8:30 - 9:00 am, Apr 23 to May 28 , 2024 to race with the Running Club. Parents, join us to cheer your students. Please below for some of the details: Check-in time on Tuesday is 8:20 am, location: small gym. The lap is a 1/4 mile long, students can run as many laps as they want. Student laps will be documented. At the end of the running club, the top runner from each grade level will be honored To register your student, please visit this link . For ... read full article |
Spring Running Club Starts on April 18 | Priyanka Raha | 3/18/2024 | 4/1/2024 |
Spring Running Club Starts on April 18Spring Running Club will start on April 18th . Watch this space for more details. We'll be adding sign up forms soon! ... read full article |
Drama Club | Priyanka Raha | 2/9/2024 | 6/21/2024 |
Drama ClubExciting News! Registration for drama club PART 2, Aladdin, is now OPEN . Time: 4/15,4/22, 4/29,5/6,5/13 at 4:00-5:00pm Location: Small Gym Recital: 5/13 at 7:00pm (Kids will come back to school at 6:30 for costume preparation) Cost: $145 Spots: Limit for 30 kids only Register and Pay, click here . ( deadline is 4/11 ) We need your help to make this an enriching experience for our students. We need 2 parents as volunteers in each class. To sign up as a parent volunteer for the club, please click here . Please note that in order to register no ... read full article |
Staff Appreciation for the Holidays | Priyanka Raha | 12/1/2023 | 12/14/2023 |
Staff Appreciation for the HolidaysThis holiday season we're setting up a Charcuterie Dessert Platter for our staff to show our appreciation for their incredible contribution. Let’s spread the holiday cheer and treat our wonderful staff with some holiday goodies. Please drop off the goodies by 10:00 am on December 14th at the main office. Any store bought goodies can be dropped off on the 13th! You can sign up here for dropping off the treats. ... read full article |
Food Drive | Priyanka Raha | 11/16/2023 | 11/18/2023 |
Food DrivePlease help us collect non-perishable food and items for the Issaquah Food Bank. This food will help many families in need within our community this winter. The top three classes of the most donations in the school will earn a doughnut party. Here are the list of items you can bring: If you want to deliver directly to the food bank, please scan this QR code to pick items directly from the Amazon Wishlist. ... read full article |
Winter Wonderland & Gingerbread House Contest | Priyanka Raha | 10/26/2023 | 12/15/2023 |
Winter Wonderland & Gingerbread House ContestMark your calendars for a Winter Wonderland family night fun with your Smith community, on Dec 14, 6-8 pm at the Smith Gym . There will be a Gingerbread House contest that is free and open to students, adults, and children of all ages! You can form your own group of two to four people and choose a name. Signup your Team Today here . Great opportunity for Middle and High school students to volunteer - sign up here . Parent volunteers, please sign up here . Key details about the Gingerbread House contest: You can form your own ... read full article |
2023 DASH SPIRIT WEEK | Dipti Agrawal | 10/6/2023 | 10/13/2023 |
2023 DASH SPIRIT WEEK... read full article |
Yearbook | Priyanka Raha | 9/29/2023 | 6/30/2024 |
YearbookAttention 5th grade parents ! This year the yearbook is printing messages to fifth graders from family. Please click here to fill out the form. Please have it back by April 20, 2024 . As always, if you haven’t purchased your yearbook, please do! Click here to order the yearbook at TreeRing. You will have to create a login and password. Questions: email yearbook@smithptsa.org . ... read full article |
We Need Your Help | Priyanka Raha | 11/16/2023 | 11/22/2023 |
We Need Your HelpPTSA needs you! Do you have 20 minutes a week to help us with the reader board ? The reader board is an important part of our school and PTSA communication. It helps keep parents and students informed about important dates, events, and reminders. It will take you 15-20 minutes a week during school months to change the message. The message will be sent to you by the communication chair, and you just need to change it. If you are interested, please contact Olesya Rassoshkina, Smith PTSA President, at president@smithptsa.org ... read full article |
Smith Chess Club | Priyanka Raha | 10/26/2023 | 6/21/2024 |
Smith Chess ClubWe’re thrilled that we had an overwhelming response to our first week of Chess Club. So we’ve created a waitlist to register the names of interested parents. Please sign up here to join the waitlist. We will notify you as soon as spots are available. Thank you for your patience. We’re seeking parent volunteers to assist during chess club sessions. If you’re available, please sign up here . Here are some key details about the Chess Club: The chess club will meet once a week every Wed, 8:15 - 9:10 am . No Prior experience required to join the Smith ... read full article |
Welcome Back to the Pod Dolphins 🐬 | Dipti Agrawal | 8/21/2023 | 9/1/2023 |
Welcome Back to the Pod Dolphins 🐬Smith PTSA welcomes back all families to a new school year! Kick it off with a Back to the Pod Party on Thursday, August 31! Join us right after your Meet 'N Greet, at the outdoors Basketball Court (air quality permitting) from 3 PM-4:30 PM! Kinder families please come straight to the PTA event any time after 3😀. Event Highlights: The Volunteers on Watch (VoW) Team is bringing back The Reptile Man Show to Smith 3-3:45Pm & 3:45-4:30PM! Enjoy some delicious Ice Cream with the show 😋 Stop by all the PTSA tables to know what’s what and when😀 And ... read full article |
Dolphin Glow Bash 2023 | Dipti Agrawal | 10/6/2023 | 10/13/2023 |
Dolphin Glow Bash 2023... read full article |
Annual Fundraiser October 2023 | Dipti Agrawal | 9/27/2023 | 10/13/2023 |
Annual Fundraiser October 2023Save the Date for our Biggest and Only Fundraiser for the year as We Run, Have Fun and Raise Funds for our School! Donate today and don't forget to submit a Corporate Matching request with your employer if available. Your contributions go a long Way . ... read full article |
Reflections 2023-24, Calling All Artists! | Priyanka Raha | 9/21/2023 | 10/24/2023 |
Reflections 2023-24, Calling All Artists!Welcome to the Reflections Program 2023-24 ! Reflections is a National PTA Arts Recognition Program that helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful not only in school but in life. Students in pre-K through grade 12 create original works of art in response to a theme. The theme for the 2023-2024 program will be “ I am Hopeful Because …” The deadline for turning in artwork to your local PTA is October 23 . You can submit your entries via ... read full article |
Welcome Parents Coffee | Priyanka Raha | 9/5/2023 | 9/8/2023 |
Welcome Parents CoffeeJoin Us for Coffee! Connect, Converse, and Create Lasting Bonds with Fellow Parents. ... read full article |
Back To School PTSA Checklist | Dipti Agrawal | 8/22/2023 | 9/22/2023 |
Back To School PTSA Checklist... read full article |
Volunteers Needed for Lunch Time | Priyanka Raha | 1/25/2024 | 6/21/2024 |
Volunteers Needed for Lunch TimeWe're thrilled to introduce our new composting initiative and we need your help ! Join us in educating our students about sustainability and environmental care by volunteering. Your role will involve helping with compost bins and leading students in green practices, no previous experience required. To participate, sign up here . Additional information available in the PowerPoint attached to the Signup Genius link. You can also click here to access it. Your contribution can create a significant impact! ... read full article |
Stem Night | Priyanka Raha | 1/18/2024 | 6/30/2024 |
Stem Night*This event is now over. Please watch this space for information on this event for 2024-25.* Join us for a night of scientific discovery. Please see details below. We need your help to make the STEM Night a success, it’s a great opportunity for your middle schoolers to volunteer . Parents and middle school volunteers, please click here . Key details of the event: Event will be held at Smith Elementary on 28th March 2024, 3:40 pm to 8:00 pm Sign up to present a project in any one of the categories of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math Students from all grades ... read full article |
Book Fair & Family Night | Priyanka Raha | 1/12/2024 | 6/21/2024 |
Book Fair & Family Night*This event is now over. Watch this space for updates on this event for 2025.* Its time for our January Book Fair . Our annual book fair will be hosted in the library from Jan. 23rd-26th . Stop by before or after your Parent-Teacher conference to shop for books. Hours and Event Info: Jan. 23rd: 12:50-4:30 pm Jan. 24th: 2:20-4:30 pm Jan. 25th: 12:50-4:30 pm Family Night : Jan 25th from 5:30-7:00 pm. Join us for a raffle with prizes! Jan. 26th: 12:50-2:00 pm We are super excited to help Ms. Pratt organize, set up, and run the book fair. ... read full article |
Math is Cool | Priyanka Raha | 12/1/2023 | 6/21/2024 |
Math is Cool*The signup period for this year's now closed. We are currently in the process of preparing teams.* Calling Mathletes in grades 4 & 5 to form teams of 4 to represent Smith at this year's Math is Cool competition http://www.academicsarecool.com/#/competitions . Each grade could have up to 8 teams to compete for Smith. Each team would need to have a parent coach to coordinate with communication, and other event day logistics. Each team’s competition fee is $60, which PTSA has graciously agreed to cover!! Sign-ups : Please sign up by Jan 31 st 2024 end of day via Smith MIC 2023-24 ... read full article |
Spelling Bee | Priyanka Raha | 11/29/2023 | 6/30/2024 |
Spelling Bee*This event is now over. Watch this space for updates on this event for 2025.* We need your help to make sure our qualifying round of spelling bee goes smoothly. Please consider signing up as parent and student volunteers for Spelling Bee, happening on Feb 8th, 4-6 pm at the Smith library. Please signup here . Please note *corrected date* Feb 8. Did you know the Scripps National Spelling Bee has a free app that your students can use to learn their spelling bee study words? Word Club is completely free to download and play on Apple and Android devices, ... read full article |
Math Olympiads | Priyanka Raha | 10/19/2023 | 6/21/2024 |
Math OlympiadsSmith Elementary is participating in the Math Olympiad for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS). MOEMS® is a specially designed program by Math Olympiad for Elementary and Middle School students where they provide monthly problem-solving contests for elementary and middle school students. The signup period for this year's now closed. We are currently in the process of assembling teams. For questions, please contact prachischool3@gmail.com or PTSA. ... read full article |
Smith Spelling Bee | Priyanka Raha | 10/10/2023 | 10/24/2023 |
Smith Spelling BeeSmith families - we are bringing back the Scripps Spelling Bee program at Samantha Smith . We are pleased to share the word list below to help our Dolphins prepare. Please do not share the words lists outside of Samantha Smith. We can't wait to see our S-W-I-Mmers shine! Click here to access the word list and for more information. Please direct all questions to Deepti Munjal, Smith Spelling Bee Chair, at deepti_munjal@yahoo.com ... read full article |
Thank You Sponsors! | Dipti Agrawal | 10/4/2023 | 10/31/2023 |
Thank You Sponsors!Thank you to our parents and sponsors for your generous donation to the PTSA fundraiser. We're thrilled to say that we've reached our goal. For more information on this, click here . ... read full article |