COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Smith PTSA Outdoor Events

Wear Masks:  It is strongly recommended you wear masks outdoors, especially when in crowded gatherings with people outside your household and difficult to maintain distance, irrespective of your vaccination status. Masks are mandatory indoors. Wash or Sanitize your hands regularly. Watch for other symptoms - Stay at home if you have ANY! Practice social distancing. Check your temperature before attending events. ... read full article

Donation drive Nov. 15-19

  Donation Drive at Smith “Smith Leadership students are working alongside of The Issaquah Food Bank to put on our annual Food Drive! This year, our Food Drive will be held during the week of November 15th-19th. Students may donate items from the following website, as these are the only items that are being accepted at this facility currently due to COVID-19 restrictions: https://issaquahfoodbank.org/donate   If students raise 5,000 pounds of goods, then we’ll earn a school-wide Stuffy Day where students  bring a stuffed animal to class that fits in their backpack. If students collect 10,000 pounds of goods, then ... read full article

Donate for Dolphin Dash!!!

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Back to School Coffee (for parents of 1st-5th graders)

Please join us for coffee and treats after dropping your kids off! There will be a PTSA table in the covered basketball area . *Please wear masks* Information on COVID-19 safety protocols for Smith PTSA outdoor events -  LINK ... read full article

Smith Staff & Teacher Appreciation Week - May 2-6

Calling all SUPER kids! Here's your mission: Show our Smith teachers and staff how SUPER they really are! Monday  – coffee cart for teachers -PTSA sponsored- Tuesday  – print out the below SUPER signs and write a thank you message for the custodian, office staff and IA.  Wednesday  – bring a flower to your teacher Thursday – The Staff Appreciation luncheon. Please consider signing up to bring a item to accompany the sandwiches that PTSA is contributing. Sign-up Link Friday  – Super Spirit Day -dress up like a Super Hero   ... read full article

Math Challenge #15 - due May 19

M ath Challenge   #15 "Algebraic and Logical Reasonings"  is now available  for download [ LINK ] Solutions are due Thursday, May 19th by 3pm.  Students may choose one of these options to turn in their solutions: Email solutions to ChallengeSubmission@ smithptsa.org . Please add the subject line (Challenge # - Grade # - Teacher Name- Student Name).  Fill in this Google Form LINK Have fun! If you need more information please mail to Math Challenge Committee  ma thchallenge@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 be a new ... read full article

Parent Social - Mar 10

Join us for coffee and treats in front of the school to meet up with parents and find out more about PTSA! We hope to see you there! ... read full article

Scripps Spelling Bee - Feb 24

  We are starting a new program for the Scripps Spelling Bee at Samantha Smith , and are pleased to share the word list below to help our Dolphins prepare.  We are thrilled to see everyone's participation and enthusiasm! More details on the Spelling Bee, registration, Integrity Pledge, and the word list are at LINK . Of note, please do not distribute outside of Samantha Smith.  Key dates Spelling Bee Competition practice for grades 4-5: Thursday, Jan 27  Spelling Bee Competition at Smith for grades 4-5: Thursday, Feb 24 - REGISTER HERE! Classroom Spelling Bee Competitions for grades 1-3: April ... read full article

Math Challenge is Back!

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 be a new math challenge. We encourage students to participate in this program and discuss these math problems with their parents or siblings.   Students who submit qualified answers to at least 12 math challenges will be awarded with a certificate in June 2022.   Math Challenge #1 "One through Twelve" is now available for download here . Solutions are due on Thursday, 10/07 by 3 PM.   Students may choose one of ... read full article

First Smith PTSA General Membership Meeting for 2021-2022!

Samantha Smith Elementary PTSA invites all members to the first General Membership Meeting of the 2021-2022 school year!  When: Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 7:00pm PDT Where: Join via Teams ( LINK ) Meeting Agenda ( LINK ) ... read full article

FREE Dolphin Dash T-Shirts (check size by Fri, Sep 10th)

We will be kicking off our annual fundraiser “Dolphin Dash” soon - lots more details to come!  Dolphin Dash is a fun run around the soccer fields to raise money for the PTSA funded programs at Smith. This year, we are very excited to be able to gift each child and staff member at Smith a FREE Dolphin Dash t-shirt on the day of the event, September 30 th ! Unisex Gildan youth shirt size reference: Please email fundraising@smithptsa.org   by  Sept. 10 th   if you would like a  different  size than those listed. We will try our best ... read full article

April Staff Appreciation - April 21

We're celebrating the Staff at Smith with  movie themed snacks  in April. Please sign up to bring something and leave it at the front during drop off on Thursday, April 21st. Thank you so much!  LINK ... read full article

PTSA Awards - vote by April 30

The PTSA  Golden Acorn, Golden Apple and Dolphin Awards  are an exciting opportunity to recognize your favorite Volunteer, Educator, and Student Advocate from the Smith Community. Your vote is valuable so read through the prestigious awards and vote using their respective Form Links by  April 30. Questions? Email  president@smithptsa.org . A  Golden Acorn Award  is presented by a local PTA or council to a school or community volunteer in recognition of their dedication and service to children and youth. Since the beginning of this program in the 1930s, more than 54,000 Golden Acorn Awards have been presented to volunteers throughout Washington state. Smith Elementary ... read full article

PTSA Volunteer Spotlight - Mary Quan

Thank you, Mary , for all that you do!  ... read full article

March Staff Appreciation - by Mar 17

We're so lucky to have the staff at Smith work with our kids!  We're going to leave them snacks and treats on March 17th to munch on throughout the day.  Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! Sign-up LINK     ... read full article

"This is My Story" - Feb 25

Samantha Smith Elementary invites all students, staff, and families to submit a story focused on differences at the upcoming "This is My Story" event on Feb 25th at 2:45pm via Teams . For more information about this campaign, please visit the "This is My Story" page . All stories should be submitted by Feb 14 here . ... read full article

Legacy Project for 5th Graders - Fill Survey by Jan 2022

A Legacy Project is a gift that the 5 th  grade Dolphins will leave behind for future students and staff of Samantha Smith Elementary School. The idea is for the project to last a long time. Over time, with these Legacy Projects, the school has become a colorful, arts-rich, inviting space that students and the school community love being part of. Recent examples at Smith have included the following: tile wall in the hallways of school, the buddy bench, the colored dolphins on the front fence of school, and the recycled art behind the dumpster area in the front of ... read full article

FACE Fall Event - Virtual Pumpkin Carving & Thankful Hands - Oct 29

Teams Link: Click here to join the meeting   ... read full article

Dolphin Dash Promo Video & Spirit Week (9/27-10/1)

Check out the fun video promoting the Dolphin Dash as well as next week's Spirit Week !   Promo Video - Dolphin Dash   Spirit Week is September 27th through October 1st!   ... read full article

Volunteers Needed - Spirit Week, Dolphin Dash, & Dolphin Bash

Spirit Week and Dash Sign up : Danny the Dolphin will be out to greet students before and after school. Volunteers are needed to hold signs at the bus shoot and the front of the school throughout the week. And...volunteers needed to dress up for the spirit week for fun - please sign up ! Glow Bash Sign up: The kids will celebrate their hard work with a dance called the Dolphin Dash on Friday, October 1st. We need help with set up, decorations, taking photographs, and take-down/clean-up - please sign up! ... read full article

Dolphin Dash & Bash 2021

What is the Dolphin Dash?? The dolphin is the school mascot, of course. And, the Dolphin Dash is the largest fundraiser of the year. It's a pledge driven fundraising event where students collect donations, in the form of pledges tied to their participation in a fun-run at school that we call the Dolphin Dash. The funds raised go to support enhanced educational experiences including field trips, teacher supplies, school events like the STEM Fair, teacher stipends, playground equipment, and much more! More information in the Dolphin Dash Flyer  ( LINK ) and the Donation Form ( LINK )! Stay tuned ... read full article

2022-2023 Board Nominations finalized

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Help Needed for 2022-2023: Reader Board Master

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Scholastic Book Fair - Help Needed (early May)

We are so excited to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair is back in person this spring and we are counting on all of us to make it a success! This is Ms. Pratt's first in person book fair, and it is a great place for kids to get their hands on a new favorite book... while helping provide Ms. Pratt with a major funding source for the library. The PTSA is super excited to help Ms. Pratt organize, set up, and run the book fair. Please sign up to help with the various tasks -  LINK .  Book Fair Schedule: ... read full article

Math Is Cool Winners Announced!

  In March, our 4th and 5th graders competed in the "Math is Cool" competition in the West Washington region i division among 9 schools. Big thanks to parent volunteers who helped with team formation, and special thanks to Yuan Zhang for spearheading this effort! Congratulations to our 4th and 5th grade teams and looking forward to their good news at the master round on May 4th!  The 4th grade team won 2nd place. Congratulations to  Diya Karthik  who won the 3rd place,  Shuwen Yang  who won the 6th place and  Daniel Li  who won the 9th place! Here are ... read full article

Kids Heart Challenge Kicks Off March 31

Get ready! Kids Heart Challenge for Samantha Smith students is kicking off THIS Thursday, March 31st! We’re excited to learn about heart health and emotional well-being while having FUN and SAVING LIVES. Sign up today so you don’t miss out! Our school goal is to raise $15,000. Fundraiser ends April 29th.     Register on our school page - LINK - Our School is Heart Healthy!   ... read full article

"Math is Cool" online contest - RSVP by Feb 20

Online math contest for 4th and 5th graders! More information about the contest, rules, and schedule of events is located here .    ... read full article

Reflections Program 2021 Finalists - Announcement

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Celebrate NASA's telescope launch! - Oct 30

Here's an event that may be of interest to STEM-SWIMmers: Eastlake High School's Astronomy Club has partnered up with NASA to hold celebrate the launch of NASA's next big space mission, the James Webb Space Telescope! Stop by Eastlake High School on Saturday, Oct 30 at 1-4pm to learn about astrophysics and STEM fields, and pick up some awesome free NASA swag! Open to all community members; RSVP here! (optional)   ... read full article

New & International Families - Save the Date!

LWSD & Lake Washington PTSA Council invite all new and international families to the Annual Welcome Event on Sep 29 th ( More information – flyers in multiple languages available) ... read full article

October Staff Appreciation - Signups Available

We're kicking off Staff Appreciation in October by putting together "tailgate" snacks for our wonderful Smith staff. Please sign up to bring goodies! Drop off snacks the morning of Monday, Oct 11 th  at the front of the school. –  Sign up here: LINK ... read full article

Congratulations 5th Graders!

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Summer Playdates @ School Playground

Samantha Smith PTSA  invites all families to  Summer Wednesday Playdates ! These playdates are a fun way to connect with other parents and future classmates, especially if you are new to the area!  The Playdates will happen  every Wednesday, starting July 7 @ 4:30 PM-6:30 PM  at the  School Play Structure, . Do use the following  link to Signup  for the playdates so we have a general idea of attendance:) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E45A9AB2BABFD0-smith Kindly Note: This is not a drop off event. A Parent/Guardian needs to be present at all times. Organizing members from the PTSA will be present if you have questions. ... read full article

Spelling Bee Winners!

Many congratulations to the winner and finalists as well as all the participants! ... read full article

Join the Student Green Team - Rolling Applications Accepted!

King County Green Schools Program assists student teams, teachers, and other school staff to expand knowledge and understanding of sustainability and to take steps to become m ore sustainable. All students and staff in Samantha Smith will learn about and engage in environmental stewardship, resource conservation in their schools, homes, and communities.  Samantha Smith Students will: learn about resource conservation and sustainability initiate and expand waste reduction and recycling practices and other conservation actions involve the whole school community in environmental stewardship with attention to cultural differences, equity and social justice, and best practices for engagement operate environmentally efficient and ... read full article

'Valentine's Parties' Signup for Classroom Treats - drop-off Feb 7

  We hope to bring a little cheer to our kids and the teachers so please consider signing up to bring snacks for your kiddo's class. The snack should be individually packed for ease of distribution.  Bring snacks to drop off Monday, February 7th .  Thank you for being awesome! Sign up for classroom snacks/treats - LINK ... read full article

Yearbook Cover Contest - submissions due Dec 15

It’s time to enter the Yearbook Cover Contest! This year’s theme is Dive Into A New Year . If you are interested in submitting a cover for the yearbook this year, please follow these instructions: use plain white 8.5 x 11” paper; erase all stray marks; use lots of color; spell correctly. Put your name and teacher on the BACK of the paper please . You may drop off in the front office with Mrs. Eaton or send as a jpg or png file to yearbook@smithptsa.org with the student’s name, grade and teacher. Submissions are due December 15 at 2pm ... read full article

2021 Math Challenge Tournament - Dec 11

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Support the PTSA while participating in the Math Challenge Tournament ! The Smith PTSA will receive a 15% rebate on the tournament fee for each Smith student who registered for the Tournament. A total of 86 Smith students have registered - Best of Luck!! ... read full article

Reflections Program for 2021-2022 - Submissions due Oct 25th

Reflections Overview for Smith Families and Students - LINK      ... read full article

PTSA General Membership Meeting

Smith PTSA General Membership Meeting (virtual) Thursday, March 3, 2022 7:00-8:30pm  Join on your computer or mobile app (Teams) Click here to join the meeting   MEETING AGENDA ... read full article

Winter Wonderland - Dec 2 - Decorations Nov 29-Dec1

Celebrate the winter holidays with a drive-through display on Dec 2nd! Starting Nov 29th, volunteers are encouraged to help decorate some of the "scenes" - please sign up here! Smith 4th and 5th grade leaders - we need your help! Please arrive Thursday December 2nd at 5:50-7:00pm (Look for Gina or Hollie to let you know where we need help) Things to note: *An adult must come with you *Wear a mask *We will give you a festive headband when you arrive! *Bundle up – you will be outside *Bring a flashlight, headlamp, or wear anything festive and lit up ... read full article

Winter Break Bingo - due Jan 10, 2022

Winter Break BINGO! Complete by 1/10/2022 to enter to win a pop it ! Print version: here Email to fundraising@smithptsa.org or post on the Smith PTSA Facebook page or group ! ... read full article

Thank you, Sponsors!

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