Philip R. Smith Elementary School
February 21, 2025
PTO News
February PTO News
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MA9h2vnkEvkqFsp_aLWbdZqgj-UlEn5G/view?usp=sharingCook's Night Off
🎉 Exciting News from the PRS PTO! 🎉
Thanks to your amazing support, we raised $259.91 for the Math Mobile and Reading Vending Machine during our first Cook's Night Off event! 🙌💙
Adventures with Avery
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10eiNN5zubopCxnz_ebaYnRFPGHHZ_W19/view?usp=sharing
Yard Goats Save the Date
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FGeEF3IKw6HCOXOJdUzkDR95slunpxGw/view?usp=sharing
2nd Annual Readathon
Back by popular demand...the PRS Readathon! Starting on 2/18 and running through 3/7 we will have students record their reading minutes on special recording sheets. We have some very fun prizes to offer individuals and classes who do the most reading!
Come to our 2nd Family PJ/Story Night!
On Thursday, February 27th from 6:00-7:00 p.m., we invite families to put on your comfiest PJ's, grab your favorite stuffie, and come listen to some wonderful stories read by PRS staff!
Cultural Celebration
We want to learn more about the wonderful traditions, holidays, and cultures that are relevant to our school community. Our goal is to celebrate and appreciate the diverse backgrounds of our students, and integrate them into our school community.
Please take a few moments to complete this survey. Your responses will help us create a richer, more inclusive learning environment for all students.
Head Lice Information
Attached is information from our health office regarding head lice. We hope this information is helpful to families. If you have any questions about what to do if you find head lice, please reach out to your school nurse or pediatrician.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hC3aTBuDcwaH3V3xN53S_VU0bGVWxqym/view?usp=sharing
Patriotic Commission Essay Contest
Please see the link below for more information about the Patriotic Commission Essay Contest.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bwMrEKWIF_R6pBL4Ln4bcp9tWySnaL68/view?usp=sharing
Preschool Outreach
Can you please share on your newsletters and on digital displays in your buildings that the our Preschool Outreach Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year? This can be found on our district website and the link for the application is here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrU9FT-f2f1h_UdwHnwOuWgKKJOorVz9CvYfiAblI0nfKDUg/viewform
Dates
2/21 Movie Night
2/27 PJ and Read Aloud Evening 6:00-7:00
3/5 Spring Photo-more info below https://drive.google.com/file/d/12M6KE8cjaQqHqQhvLMw1O4YoC0SplU0c/view?usp=sharing
3/19 5th gr Concert -more info below
State Testing Window
SBAC: 4-28 through 5-9
NGSS: 5/15
Links
Adding Someone to School Messenger https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h2vqldyvZFOK_jumwjaGUbHMP2H4GSLs/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs
Yearlong Calendar
Attendance https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-0idrvt_FgrUNOSYEH85cJwtMIoiBsEj/view?usp=sharing
Open House Informational Links https://secure.smore.com/n/8y39c
Nurse's Blog
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QoYcCkcavl8PlOhe7qdj66idT1cmvLoV9IW4z_DOjl8/edit?usp=sharing
Universal Stories https://sites.google.com/apps.southwindsorschools.org/prs-universal-stories/home
Volunteer Registration: This is the newly revised Volunteer Registration form-In order to volunteer you must complete this form. If you have already completed it in the past and have been approved to volunteer, you do not need to complete it again.
https://www.southwindsorschools.org/cms/one.aspx?portalId=240000&pageId=28297053
Moana Jr. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j5NNn3LbBYp7m1FHgzhq4EYBvHyqrmMU/view?usp=sharing
Peace at Home Parenting
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C00qmGlz3_1TmvZSGzPi70yvvK00PaGm/view?usp=sharing
Dp7cVU4ztecIzQudaww17seO/view?usp=sharing
Girls Lacrosse https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jg6GSBe1vxhbl2-NYOvtxw6PqHFq8vV_/view?usp=sharing
Little League https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZU20iiDpZUCTZixYK4e0qtd6qDiYGmeS/view?usp=sharing
Travel Soccer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PMAzaavGMHOTpMP8ROBhnu0yaLh1b7wS/view?usp=sharing