Philip R. Smith Elementary School

If you have a Veteran in your family that you want to honor on November 11th, please send the following to Meghan Rhodes at mrhodes@swindsor.k12.ct.us

1. Photo if you have one
2. Veteran’s name
3. The relationship to a student or student(s) here at PRS. (Example: Father of ______)
4. Branch of Service
5. Years served

Please send your picture and information to Meghan by Friday, November 1st so she has time to customize our slide presentation prior to November 11th.

*Please note…If your loved one is already in our slide presentation, you do not need to send their photo and information again.

We love having Veterans join our Veterans Day Assembly. Please let Lisa Lovett llovett@swindsor.k12.ct.us know of any Veterans that will be joining our program on November 11th at 9:30.

Please let me know If your son/daughter are scouts and would like to wear their uniform on 11/11 and lead the procession of Veterans into the gym.

Here is the moment you have all been waiting for. Directions on how to add someone to School Messenger to receive my weekly newsletters. See the link below for directions.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h2vqldyvZFOK_jumwjaGUbHMP2H4GSLs/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110836657515323275564&rtpof=true&sd=true

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gi-yWyY0PfjxFUXv7H9O-JTnc7mh39CI/view?usp=sharing

On Friday, October 25th, all students in 5th grade will participate in a Water Bottle Rocket Launch Event. This event is a science supported in-house field trip presented by visiting engineers from both Collins Aerospace and Raytheon Technologies. In preparation for the event, students have been working in groups during their STEM class to construct rockets for launching. On the day of the event, students will have the opportunity to learn about the field of Aerospace Engineering, launch their rockets and participate in a question and answer session after the launch. Please check the weather on this day to make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather as we will be outside for the launch.

THANKS!

Mary Clark

Based on the district's Wellness Policy, cupcakes and other food items cannot be brought to school to celebrate birthdays. Here are some alternative options to food...

1. Donate a book to the classroom

2. Donate an indoor recess game to the classroom

3. Send in a baggie with items such as a pencil and eraser

Here is the PTO newsletter and calendar of events for October.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OXt16s6JQJWVYPl5mmvsMHmIgCe9kHIS/view?usp=sharing

The PRS Fall 2024 spirit wear line is here! Purchases can be made directly through our all new on-line store until Friday November 1st. Please see the attached flyer for more information!

Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rnSMhHe1Qwd0q06ueVo0Ph6Kkzet-ye3/view?usp=sharing

Order Form: https://prs24.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Tiger Tracks Jogathon Final Update

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UDpT38oNny5FGZEU3h5gBsRuXWo4_ZmG/view?usp=sharing

Wolf Pack Family Event https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EJ5O_Yyqz_eLaW9bZQ5FULWjJOhGoUyG/view?usp=sharing

Trunk or Treat

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ArvQ67h9rtGA_hzd2QMW1YSSFXu-5Dyn/view?usp=sharing

The Student Leadership Team has three projects running concurrently. Our Holiday Food Drive ends on Friday, November 15. Please consider dropping off any non-perishable food items to the box in the lobby. All food we collect will be donated to South Windsor Human Services for South Windsor families. We also have a Wear Red, White, and Blue Spirit Day on Monday, November 11. Please consider a donation of $1 or more to Mission22. Finally, we will have a Wear Blue for World Diabetes Day on Thursday, November 21. Please consider a donation of $1 or more to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. See our flyer for more details. Thank you for your support.

Check out this link for more information about how to support your child.

https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/behaviour/understanding-behaviour/resilience-how-to-build-it-in-children-3-8-years

11/1 Diwali-no school

11/5 Election Day-no school for students/PD for teachers

11/15 Wolf Pack Game 7:00 pm

Yearlong Calendar

https://cdnsm5-ss13.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_239916/File/Calendars/2024-2025%20School%20Calendar%20SWHS%20Principal%20Update.pdf

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

Trunk or Treat https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ciAdVcgB6LNcRUckhdMxbYi-mGN7j_y4/view?usp=sharing

Heritage Day https://drive.google.com/file/d/11scHALYgaRRvu4NlTIO_ILZZnyV2vQ6o/view?usp=sharing

Girls LAX https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dFvIiM4NUU9fTmdvjlO1iidi6VtICXiv/view?usp=sharing

Parks and Rec Flyer https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OWizLGqKSgAYJeD19zNdpWRRhbRPPzsN/view?usp=sharing

Scout Recruitment Flyer

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16crFmySNrzB3coy29GhTpW9tOMUpJ8Wh/view?usp=sharing

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

Cub Scouts https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eH41LfiCN9IIZ8O_wFEk4E33BYPngsYy/view?usp=sharing

CHET Dream Big! Competition (the “Competition”) launched on August 15! K-12 students in Connecticut have the opportunity to enter the Competition and be awarded a scholarship of up to $20,000 to help pay for their future education! This competition is brought to you by the Connecticut State Treasurer’s Office as Trustee of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET).

We need your help to make sure students and their families in your district know about this opportunity to win contributions to their CHET 529 college savings plans!

This year, we will be awarding almost $350,000 in CHET 529 College Savings Plan – Direct Plan (“CHET 529 Direct Plan”) account contributions to students in grades K-12 and technology prizes to schools. For the winning students, we will be awarding:

• Three prizes of $20,000
• 24 prizes of $5,000
• 239 prizes of $500

To enter, students are asked to answer a question by submitting a drawing or painting, essay, or video. Younger students will be asked to answer a question focusing on lessons they’ve learned and their dreams for the future, and older students will be asked about an experience or person that has impacted them and how that will influence their future goals. Submissions must be uploaded by 11:59 p.m. on November 4. There is no cost to enter. For program details, rules and the entry process, visit:

www.chetdreambig.com

Downloadable entry forms and flyers are available on the website as well.

A school in your district could be a winner too! Each school that is represented by at least one student’s entry will be eligible for a random drawing for a technology prize worth $5,000 (a total of 10 schools will win a technology prize). Please see the 2024 Competition Official Rules for more information on prize structure and awards.

If you have any questions, please email asavio@mintz-hoke.com. And thank you for your support!

Amanda Savio
The CHET Dream Big! Competition Team