http://smithelementary.org/ Emma C. Smith Elementary en-us Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:38:34 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly Emma C. Smith Elementary News http://backend.userland.com/rss http://smithelementary.org/images/smithbannerlogo.jpg http://smithelementary.org/ http://smithelementary.org/News/article/sid=352.html Get a jump on the 2008-09 school year by purchasing your school supplies now. Class supply lists are now posted. Click here to download a copy. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:38:34 GMT http://smithelementary.org/News/article/sid=351.html Do you own a business that needs more visibility in Livermore? Or do you know someone who is struggling in these tough times and wants to get their business noticed? Advertising with Smith is your answer. The Autumn Treasures committee is now selling advertising space and event sponsorship for the coming year. Advertising space starts at as little as $50. Click here to download details and pricing. For more information, or to make a purchase, please contact pta-at@smithelementary.org Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:11:47 GMT http://smithelementary.org/News/article/sid=350.html In an effort to reduce the number of copies made at school and to reduce the amount of paper information that comes home each week, there will be some changes made to the Wednesday envelope. These changes will be made at the beginning of next school year. Here is what you can look forward to: > On your PTA Orientation Form you will be asked to select your preferred method for receiving school wide information i.e. Smith Picnic, Newsletters, etc. You may select one of the following options. > A Family Envelope that will be sent home with the oldest and/or only child in each family. This envelope will include any information that goes home school wide. > Or if you want to further reduce the amount of paper coming home each week, check the website http://www.smithelementary.org. You may join the mail list for the website and you will received email notifications when new information is posted. > Each Wednesday envelope will be coded with a colored dot. Red will indicate the family envelope to include all information, blue will indicate classroom only information. (Classroom specific information will continue to come home with each student) > It will be sent home on Wednesday and should be signed and returned on Thursday. As with anything new, we ask for your patience and understanding as we implement the envelope process. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:10:53 GMT http://smithelementary.org/News/article/sid=349.html During the upcoming school year, your child has an opportunity to participate in the Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS). MOEMS is a nonprofit public foundation, (www.moems.org) which provides opportunities for children to engage in creative problem solving activities. Goals for the club: To stimulate enthusiasm for mathematical concepts To learn problem solving strategies To develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems To foster mathematical creativity and ingenuity, and experience the satisfacation and thrill of meeting challenges Your child will practice once a week under the direction of a parent volunteer in preparation for five monthly Olympiad contests that run from November-March. Being able to solve a difficult problem can be very satisfying, on the other hand, struggling with a difficult problm should indicate to your child that he or she has found something worthwhile and new to learn. To become a capable problem solver, time and effort are absolutely necessary, as well as your encouragement. Enrollment: Free (personal books can be bought for a fee) Club time Wednesdays 7:30 in the library. To sign up please send your student's name, grade for 2008-09 and phone number to Raji at rajik99@yahoo.com Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:09:13 GMT http://smithelementary.org/News/article/sid=348.html During the 2007-08 school year, the Box Tops Program was a success for Smith School, raising almost $3000. For the upcoming school year, the program has a new name Ca$h for Trash, and is expanding to include several new items. These items can be dropped off at one of the two recycling centers on campus or students can bring these items to the Box Tops Store to redeem for prizes. The Box Tops Store will be open the following Weds for the 08-09 school year: 8/27, 9/3, 10/1, 11/5, 12/3, 1/7, 2/4, 3/4, 4/1 and 5/6 Store hours are as follows: Kinder 11:35 AM-12:05PM 1st-5th 1:30PM-2:15PM Box Tops Store will be located inside the library. Please collect these items during the summer break. Box Tops Labels for Education Tyson Project A+ Labels Home Team Rewards Logos Drink Pouches (not boxes) Wrappers from energy and granola bars (mylar) Cookie Wrappers (mylar) toner or ink cartridges used cell phones, laptops, PDAs, video games and concoles, DVDs, digital cameras and IPODs Plastic Grocery Bags for more information contact Shirley Packard or Brenda Griffin. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:09:04 GMT http://smithelementary.org/News/article/sid=347.html Orientation will take place on Tuesday, August 19th. You will receive a postcard with all the information in early August. Packets will be available for pick-up beginning August 11 - August 18th. The hours for orientation day will be 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. You may have anyone pick-up or drop off your materials. We will also need helpers to help stuff folders and to help out with orientation. Please contact the office with a note, email or phone call to let us know what part of orientation day you might be available to help with and what you would like to do. Thanks for your support. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:08:07 GMT http://smithelementary.org/News/article/sid=346.html The Smith Family Picnic and BBQ will be held Friday, September 12, 2008 from 5:00pm - 7:30pm. Catering will be by Roy's Backyard BBQ. Menu: Hamburgers, Veggie Burgers or Hot Dogs with chips, drinks and a dessert. Join in the fun as we kick off the 2008/2009 school year at this fun family event. This annual school tradition guarantees good food, fun games and good times for everyone! Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:06:52 GMT http://smithelementary.org/News/article/sid=345.html Last week of school schedule for Emma C. Smith Elementary is as follows: Monday, June 9th, Tuesday, June 10th, Wednesday, June 11th 8:30am - 1:30pm Thursday, June 12th 8:30am - 12:30pm Last day of school activities: Field Day 8:30 - 10:30 Hannah Montana (aka Mrs. Nathanson) takes the stage at 10:30am. This is a must see event. Hot Dog lunch will be served by the PTA for all students. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:06:00 GMT http://smithelementary.org/News/article/sid=344.html Thanks to everyone who attended the first Autumn Treasures 2008 committee meeting last night. We had a good turnout, with lots of energy and ideas to help make this year as much of a success as previous years. The next meeting is scheduled for July 15th at 7pm. The location will be announced as we get closer to the date. Key deliverables for our next meeting include: - Ticket Packages details, and pricing - Sponsorship & Advertising package details - Logo Decision - Finalize Theme (although I believe we had a decision last night) A reminder to those that haven’t already done so, please join the Autumn Treasures mail list. Updates, meeting minutes, idea brainstorming, etc will be sent directly to the mail list. Go to: http://mailman.smithelementary.org and subscribe today Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:24:51 GMT http://smithelementary.org/News/article/sid=343.html The June issue of the Smith Cougar Newsletter has been posted online. Download your copy by click here. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:35:41 GMT