Register for Kindergarten Now! Please share with neighbors!
Register for Kindergarten Now! Please share with neighbors! Information for Incoming Kindergartners this fall (share with neighbors not enrolled at Smith yet)- Will your child be 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2023? If yes, then register them now for kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year, using this LINK-  https://www.lwsd.org/students- families/registration . To confirm your neighborhood school, visit - https://www.lwsd.org/schools/ attendance-areas . If you need help with registration, and Smith Elementary is your neighborhood school, then Save the Date for their in-person Registration event on February 23, 2023 (refer Flyer for details)! ... read full article
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Donuts with Grown-ups!Aarti Bhargava5/10/20235/24/2023
Donuts with Grown-ups!
You are invited to bring a special grown-up to our Donuts & Grown-ups event May 23rd at 8am. Enjoy a donut and special time with your Smith Dolphin! ... read full article
Edukit orderAarti Bhargava4/21/20235/5/2023
Edukit order
We are pleased to announce that EduKit flyers will be coming home very soon.  Look for flyers to come home with your student(s) soon! Each kit contains exactly what your child’s teacher needs for next year. Simply click on the link  https://www.edukitinc.com /schools/1241/  to complete the order form and turn it in to the school to order your child's EduKit.    ... read full article
PTSA AwardsAarti Bhargava4/19/20235/6/2023
PTSA Awards
The PTSA  Golden Acorn, Golden Apple and Dolphin Awards  are exciting opportunities 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   May 5.   The information and forms for the 3 categories for the 2022-23 school year are available at the  link  below. For any questions , Email  president@smithptsa.org . PTSA Awards ... read full article
Nom ComAarti Bhargava3/29/20235/9/2023
Nom Com
We're looking for volunteers for 2023-2024 PTSA. Small and big roles are available- and everything inbetween. Please consider volunteering next year. https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeOz889IRZ9Bj.../viewform Many more positions are available. Please consider helping! https://tinyurl.com/2p8835eb   ... read full article
Nom Com InformationAarti Bhargava3/11/20233/25/2023
Nom Com Information
Link to handbook: Nom Com Elections Handbook Google Nom Com form:  https://forms.gle/rdyeSuzg5oJBFwyEA Blank nominations form: Blank nomination form Job description: Job description Nom Com Blank Slate: Nom com blank slate ... read full article
Register for Kindergarten Now! Please share with neighbors!Aarti Bhargava2/15/20236/23/2023
Register for Kindergarten Now! Please share with neighbors!
Register for Kindergarten Now! Please share with neighbors! Information for Incoming Kindergartners this fall (share with neighbors not enrolled at Smith yet)- Will your child be 5 years of age on or before August 31, 2023? If yes, then register them now for kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year, using this LINK-  https://www.lwsd.org/students- families/registration . To confirm your neighborhood school, visit - https://www.lwsd.org/schools/ attendance-areas . If you need help with registration, and Smith Elementary is your neighborhood school, then Save the Date for their in-person Registration event on February 23, 2023 (refer Flyer for details)! ... read full article
Art Walk - March 9thAarti Bhargava2/15/20233/10/2023
Art Walk - March 9th
Art Walk - March 9, 2023 Join us in a celebration of creativity at Art Walk - our annual all school art exhibition where we display art works of our entire student body. In addition to the exhibition of the children's art work, we have our popular regular features of exciting door prizes, silent auction for teachers art, photobooths and kids collaborative art and activity stations. Special attractions this year -  Live One Line Art booth by Mrs. Farley , a  Photography Contest  for students and  Masterpiece Art Parade , where some of the most recognizable artworks will come to ... read full article
5th Grade Graduation! Aarti Bhargava1/13/20232/28/2023
5th Grade Graduation!
Families of 5 th Graders! Planning for this year's 5 th Grade Graduation is underway! There is currently a small parent committee that is looking for more volunteers to help make this year's graduation special! If you are interested in helping in any capacity, please contact Linda Kraft at LMKRAFT1@GMAIL.COM . Our first meeting is on 01/18 at 7pm via TEAMS and we will break into committees (Ceremony, Food, Decorations, After Party) so don’t worry if you can’t join on that date/time. Just e-mail Linda Kraft to let her know you’re interested in helping by February 6 th .   ... read full article
Scholastic Book Fair (Jan 24 - 26)Aarti Bhargava1/11/20231/26/2023
Scholastic Book Fair (Jan 24 - 26)
The book fair is back! We will be hosting our annual Scholastic Book Fair in the Smith Library during Conference Week! Families can stop by and shop after school for new books. Every purchase supports the library. This is a great opportunity to buy new books for yourselves and for your teacher! The book fair hours are: Tuesday, Jan. 24th from 12:30-4:00 pm Wednesday, Jan. 25th from 2:00- 4:00 pm (4th and 5th grade students may shop during their lunch recess on Wednesday) Thursday, Jan. 26th from 12:30- 4:00 pm   Family Night is Jan. 26th from 5:30- 8:00 pm! ... read full article
International Night! Jan 19, 2023Aarti Bhargava1/5/20231/20/2023
International Night! Jan 19, 2023
We are excited to bring International Night to you on the 19th of January 2023, 6:30-8:00pm at the school gym. This year we will have parent led country booths, Students Flag Parade, Student’s Build a Landmark Contest and Performances! It is your time to shine! Sign up to showcase your country, culture and heritage by clicking the link or scanning the QR code in the comment section. Can’t wait to see you there! Questions? Reach out to Noveira Mahmood (noveira@hotmail.com) and Janny Wheelwright (jlynnwest@gmail.com) if you have any questions.   ! ... read full article
Staff appreciation potluck - Jan 13, 2023Aarti Bhargava1/5/20231/13/2023
Staff appreciation potluck - Jan 13, 2023
Jan 13th is our next staff appreciation potluck. Please sign up to contribute! Thanks Dolphins! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4DAFAE29A3FE3-happy ... read full article
Winter WonderlandAarti Bhargava11/18/202212/9/2022
Winter Wonderland
Please join PTSA for our annual Winter Wonderland! Student leadership will be decorating the bus chute for families to drive thru and see! Enjoy festive music, get a candy cane, and drop off a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. We can't wait to see you there! ... read full article
Yearbook Cover contestAarti Bhargava11/1/202212/15/2022
Yearbook Cover contest
It’s time to enter the Yearbook Cover Contest! This year’s theme is  Diary of a Smith Kid . 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 14 at 2 pm. ... read full article
Teacher appreciation sign up for OctoberAarti Bhargava10/12/202210/24/2022
Teacher appreciation sign up for October
PTSA is planning to spoil the teachers and staff during conference week.  We'll provide one lunch and easy snacks throughout the week.  Please sign up to contribute an item and bring it to drop off on the morning of Monday, Oct. 17th. https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/30e0e4dafae29a3fe3-staff1 ... read full article
PTSA Back to BusinessAarti Bhargava8/17/20229/1/2022
PTSA Back to Business
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Smith PTSA Facebook PageHollie Palke8/9/20227/1/2023
Smith PTSA Facebook Page
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Letter writing CampaignAarti Bhargava4/5/20235/9/2023
Letter writing Campaign
Do you have 5 minutes to share your thoughts with the district about impending budget cuts to Safety Net at our school? Please consider sending a letter to the LWSD Board either by email or mail. A sample letter is linked for easy and fast editing! Letter sample   ... read full article
Brick and Mortar Family NightAarti Bhargava10/12/202210/24/2022
Brick and Mortar Family Night
Join us for Smith Family Night at Brick and Mortar Book Store!! At Brick and Mortar, there will be tote bags filled with books teachers have on their wish list! We also have teachers who will be at the store reading books. Leading up to the event students can search the Smith halls to find a friendly ghost for a chance to win a gift card to spend at the event! We appreciate your support of the Smith Library. ... read full article
Order you Spirit Wear today!Aarti Bhargava8/31/20229/19/2022
Order you Spirit Wear today!
Show your Dolphin pride! Order Spirit Wear now through September 19th. Please include your child's, name, grade, and teacher in the notes section! https://collegehill.com/collect.../samantha-smith-elementary   ... read full article
Scholarship AuctionAarti Bhargava8/18/202211/4/2022
Scholarship Auction
LWPTSA COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SILENT AUCTION Come see the options for auction items. All are welcome! Funds go to the council scholarship program. https://mcusercontent.com/60b34de596d1d3856875bcd8f/files/2478d77e-e15b-9283-a639-5e7069111d70/silent_auction_flyer.pdf   ... read full article
You Rock Award - Winter Wonderland!Aarti Bhargava4/5/20235/9/2023
You Rock Award - Winter Wonderland!
Thank you to our Winter Wonderland team, all of our wonderful leadership students, and our Smith families who donated toys to make this event a huge success! Giving back to our community is such a rewarding way to make a difference in the lives of many. ... read full article
Join PTSAAarti Bhargava8/17/20223/31/2023
Join PTSA
School directories are here! To get yours, join today! https://smithptsa.org/Packet/Join/FamilyInfoPacketPage/0   ... read full article
Math is Cool 5th grade ResultsAarti Bhargava4/5/20234/19/2023
Math is Cool 5th grade Results
Our 5th graders participated in Math is Cool online champ competition on March 15th. Below are the top 8 of 5th grade high scores at the individual sessions of our school: Diya Karthik Shuwen Yang  Vaibhav Asvin Ella Ragoler  Anya Parson  Siddhan Saxena  Satvik Singh  Madhura Venkatesh           Congratulations to all of the participants! You all did a great job! The school coach also wants to apologize that she mistakenly constructed the online competition as joining from home and wasn't aware of the rule change which requires competing online from school this year, which resulted in disqualification of our 5th grade result this ... read full article
International Families WelcomeDipti Agrawal9/29/202210/1/2022
International Families Welcome
New & International Families Welcome Event This year marks the sixth consecutive year that LWPTSA Council will partner with LWSD to host a welcome event for families who are new to the district. We invite families to come learn about social and emotional learning supports, highly capable programs, special services, college and career readiness and more. At the end of the evening we'll have time for questions and an informational session on how to use the district's new communication tool, ParentSquare. EVENT FLYER WHEN: Friday, September 30 from 6–8 pm WHERE: LWSD Resource Center ( 16250 NE 74th St., Redmond WA ... read full article
Welcome Back Coffee on First Day of SchoolAarti Bhargava8/30/20229/9/2022
Welcome Back Coffee on First Day of School
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Valentines with Grandparents or other special adultsAarti Bhargava1/27/20232/14/2023
Valentines with Grandparents or other special adults
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Art Supplies Drive - Smith Library (Jan 30 - Feb 14)Aarti Bhargava1/26/20232/14/2023
Art Supplies Drive - Smith Library (Jan 30 - Feb 14)
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