Smith PTSA Board for the 2023-2024 school year
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Smith Students Newpaper - The Weekly Dive
We have five completed issues of The Weekly Dive (our school newspaper). Issue 1: Weekly Dive - Issue 1 Issue 2: Weekly Dive - Issue 2 Issue 3: Weekly Dive - Issue 3 Issue 4: Weekly Dive - Issue 4 Issue 5: Weekly Dive - Issue 5 Issue 6: Weekly Dive - Issue 6 ... read full article
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Math Challenge 2022-23!
Math Challenge #15 "Mixed Problem Solving" is now available for download from here: https://www.mathinaction.org/.../mc_15_mix_problem... Solutions are due on Thursday, 05/18 by 3 PM. Students may choose one of these options to turn in their solutions: 1) Students may email solutions to ChallengeSubmission@smithptsa.org . Please add the subject line (Challenge # - Grade # - Teacher Name- Student Name). 2) Or students may fill in this Google Form https://forms.gle/YVE9842SGxCRvVbi7 If you need more information please mail to Math Challenge Committee  mathchallenge@smithptsa.org All students are invited to participate in the Math Challenge program. There will be 15 math challenges throughout the school year. Every two weeks, there will ... read full article
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2022-2023 PTSA Monthly Events Calendar
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Staff Treat - April 04Aarti Bhargava3/29/20234/4/2023
Staff Treat - April 04
Next Tuesday 4-4 is our upcoming staff treats! The theme is lemons and yellow. Sign up to bring something fun! “Learning is easy Peasy lemon Squeezy with you as our teachers!!” Click here to sign up: Staff Treat Sign up ... read full article
PTSA General Membership MeetingDipti Agrawal10/12/202210/14/2022
PTSA General Membership Meeting
All current PTSA members are invited to our First General Membership Meeting. We have decided to keep it virtual. Do consider joining the PTSA today to be a part of the meeting and future events. Date: 10/13/22 @ 7PM Meeting LINK Agenda ... read full article
Thanks a Latte - April 5th at 9 a.mAarti Bhargava3/29/20234/4/2023
Thanks a Latte - April 5th at 9 a.m
Attention all Smith Volunteers! We hope you have received your invitation to join us at the Met for coffee and treats on April 5th at 9am. Please RSVP if you can join us! We don't want to miss anyone (Younger siblings are welcome as well) https://www.evite.com/.../00127MSDMSYV34BKUEPNYQSQ4XNEEY...   ... read full article
Immediate Need: Edukit CoordinatorAarti Bhargava3/1/20234/4/2023
Immediate Need: Edukit Coordinator
Smith Volunteers! There is an immediate need for an Edukit Coordinator (school supply kits)! Our current PTSA lead, Kendra fulfilled this role for 7 years and is ready to move on now. She is happy to train any volunteers so they are ready to go for this year. Volunteer Responsibilities :  As the parent coordinator for the EduKit school supply program, your responsibility is to be the liaison between parents/teachers at Smith and our EduKit program representative. This includes- emailing the teachers to  update  the school supply lists (by grade) ahead of the next school year, submitting  the lists to the EduKit ... read full article
Math is Cool Competition 2023 - Grade 4, March 29 3-7pmAarti Bhargava1/6/20233/29/2023
Math is Cool Competition 2023 - Grade 4, March 29 3-7pm
  Please notice another change that we will use the  Smith school library for the competition on March 29, 3-7p.m   Students shall use the school laptop (not your personal laptop/device) which has better network access at school.  Please have your student check out the school laptop from their classroom teacher the day before the competition , bring it to the competition, and then return back to their classroom teacher the day after the competition. We tested at Smith today that the student laptop has access to the competition link. Please have your student use the school laptop carefully and be able ... read full article
Spelling Bee 2022-23Aarti Bhargava11/23/20223/3/2023
Spelling Bee 2022-23
Scripps Spelling Bee is back at Samantha Smith! On March 2, 2023, at Smith library at 4:00 PM, we will be hosting a school-level competition for Grades 3-5 , and qualified winner will go to the Regionals on 3/26. We are pleased to share the Spelling Bee words list 2022 to help our Dolphins prepare. Register students by 2/23.  Registration link for students : Bee Registration Form We do need Volunteers for this event to succeed, so consider signing up to Bee Volunteers. Please note: Do not share the words list outside of Samantha Smith. ... read full article
Spelling Bee 2022Aarti Bhargava11/1/202211/15/2022
Spelling Bee 2022
Scripps Spelling Bee is back at Samantha Smith this year again. We are pleased to share the word list here Spelling Bee words list 2022 to help our Dolphins prepare. In Feb 2022, we will be hosting a school-level competition for 3rd,4th and 5th graders and qualified winner will go to the Regionals. We will have classroom level competitions for 1st and 2nd graders as well. More details on registration and format to follow. We can't wait to see our S-W-I-Mmers shine! Please note: Do not share the words list outside of Samantha Smith. ... read full article
Math Challenge Tournament - 2022Aarti Bhargava10/7/202211/24/2022
Math Challenge Tournament - 2022
Calling all Mathlets! Student Registration is now open for the 2022 Math Challenge Tournament. The 3-digit code for  Samantha Smith Elementary  is  339 . Please  enter the 3-digit school code during the student's registration time . Here is the link to the MCT students’ registration:  https://ellipsisacademy.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=37312815 . This year’s tournament will be held online  on Saturday, December 3, 2022 .  All registered students can start the test anytime between 10am – 5pm PST on Dec 3 . Once students have started the test, they have one hour to complete the test in one sitting. Detailed information about the 2022 MCT can be found at:  https://www.ellipsisacademy.com/fall-2022-math-challenge-tournament.html ... read full article
Smith PTSA Board for the 2023-2024 school yearAarti Bhargava5/17/20236/30/2023
Smith PTSA Board for the 2023-2024 school year
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PTSA Secretary neededAarti Bhargava4/19/20235/2/2023
PTSA Secretary needed
Please consider becoming our new PTSA Secretary for the 2023-2024 school year! This is a job that can be done by a working parent. The secretary position is a mandatory position to run a PTSA. Nominations close Friday! Please reach out if you are interested and would like more information! Training provided. ... read full article
Volunteers on WatchAarti Bhargava4/5/20234/30/2023
Volunteers on Watch
Thank you to Amy, Ashish, Christopher, Hollie, Janny, and anyone who might have joined for Recess, Lunch, or Dropoff but wasn't on the signup! Your presence is a highlight in our kids' days! As the weather starts to warm up, Recess can be even more fun. To sign up for a shift, visit our SignUpGenius page here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4dafae29a3fe3-volunteers1#/ ... read full article
Egg Drop - April 25thAarti Bhargava4/5/20235/2/2023
Egg Drop - April 25th
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Smith Students Newpaper - The Weekly DiveAarti Bhargava3/1/20236/30/2023
Smith Students Newpaper - The Weekly Dive
We have five completed issues of The Weekly Dive (our school newspaper). Issue 1: Weekly Dive - Issue 1 Issue 2: Weekly Dive - Issue 2 Issue 3: Weekly Dive - Issue 3 Issue 4: Weekly Dive - Issue 4 Issue 5: Weekly Dive - Issue 5 Issue 6: Weekly Dive - Issue 6 ... read full article
Running ClubAarti Bhargava1/26/20235/2/2023
Running Club
1st - 5th graders are invited to join Smith’s Running Club. The Running Club will be every Thursday from 8-8:30am (check in starts at 7:50am) starting April 20th and ending on May 25th. Please use the links below to sign your child up. We are also looking for parent volunteers to help check runners in and make sure they stay on the running route. See attached flyer and signup links for more details. Runners: https://m.signupgenius.com/... Parent Volunteers: https://m.signupgenius.com/... ... read full article
Smith STEM Night 2023Aarti Bhargava1/26/20233/28/2023
Smith STEM Night 2023
Smith PTSA is thrilled to bring Smith STEM Night in person this year!  Event to be held at Smith Big Gym on 23 March 2023 from 3:40 to 8:00 pm. Sign up to present a project in any one of the categories of Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math. Students can participate individually or in groups of up to 3 kids. Teams from FLL or other teams are welcome to present their projects but not compete. Signup Genius link -Registration is open until 16 March 2023 . Please visit the following for- - STEM Guidelines & Judging Criteria - STEM rules ... read full article
Nomination Committee - Seeking 3 PTSA membersAarti Bhargava12/2/20222/22/2023
Nomination Committee - Seeking 3 PTSA members
We cannot have a PTSA without a Nominations Committee! Do consider volunteering your time to help find members for next year's Board. PTSA needs three PTSA members for this year's nomination committee. Members will be elected to this role at the March 16th General Membership Meeting. If you're interested in hearing more about this role, please email secretary@smithptsa.org. ... read full article
Science Olympiad at Smith Aarti Bhargava11/23/20224/4/2023
Science Olympiad at Smith
Science Olympiad is an international-level competition that strives to provide challenging and motivational events to help students pursue their science interests beyond the classroom. It tests students' knowledge and understanding of biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. This competition gives students exposure to different STEM fields through both hands-on experience and contextual learning. We are trying to gauge the level of interest for this program at Samantha Smith Elementary. Please fill out the interest form below and we will get in touch with you soon.  Only Samantha Smith 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will be eligible to compete.  Email  janakilakshmiv@gmail.com  with any ... read full article
REFLECTIONS 2022-23: Show Your Voice!Dipti Agrawal9/28/202210/27/2022
REFLECTIONS 2022-23: Show Your Voice!
Dear Smith Families! We are very excited to kick Off the Reflections Program for this year! The Deadline to submit your entries is October 24, 2022, 12 AM . All submissions are online. Questions? Email reflections@smithptsa.org For Competition Overview, Rules and Student Entry Form, CLICK HERE! ... read full article
Volunteers on WatchAarti Bhargava9/13/202212/31/2022
Volunteers on Watch
Can you come help keep the morning drop-off line moving, or spend a lunch hour playing ring toss with your kiddo? If yes, please visit  https://smithptsa.org/Page/ VolunteersOnWatch/info  to sign up!   Volunteers on Watch is a fun and easy way to get involved. We need you, we appreciate you, and we cheer your name from the rooftops.     ... read full article
Math Challenge 2022-23!Aarti Bhargava9/23/20226/30/2023
Math Challenge 2022-23!
Math Challenge #15 "Mixed Problem Solving" is now available for download from here: https://www.mathinaction.org/.../mc_15_mix_problem... Solutions are due on Thursday, 05/18 by 3 PM. Students may choose one of these options to turn in their solutions: 1) Students may email solutions to ChallengeSubmission@smithptsa.org . Please add the subject line (Challenge # - Grade # - Teacher Name- Student Name). 2) Or students may fill in this Google Form https://forms.gle/YVE9842SGxCRvVbi7 If you need more information please mail to Math Challenge Committee  mathchallenge@smithptsa.org All students are invited to participate in the Math Challenge program. There will be 15 math challenges throughout the school year. Every two weeks, there will ... read full article
Smith Yearbook! Order Now to get a discountAarti Bhargava8/25/202210/7/2022
Smith Yearbook! Order Now to get a discount
Yearbook sales are open! Order your yearbook with TreeRing. You can create your own two free custom pages that will only appear in your student’s book! If you buy before September 30, you will get 10% off! Buy yours today! Books will be delivered to classrooms in June. Questions: email  yearbook@smithptsa.org . Buy here:  https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=101586364959367 ... read full article
2022-2023 PTSA Monthly Events Calendar Aarti Bhargava8/17/20226/30/2023
2022-2023 PTSA Monthly Events Calendar
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Welcome Back! Join PTSA today!Hollie Palke8/9/20229/30/2022
Welcome Back! Join PTSA today!
Welcome from the PTSA! If you are returning to Smith this year, we welcome you back; hopefully you already know all of the important work the PTSA does for our school and you’ll renew your membership this year. If you are new to Smith, then welcome to our school family; we are certain you will agree that Smith provides excellent education opportunities for our children. We encourage you to get involved with the PTSA by learning more about it (starting below), joining (online), leveraging our communication resources (listed below) and by volunteering in any way you’re able (there are lots ... read full article