#Engage, Energize,& Educate
November 9th, 2025
Dear Families,
Today we celebrated and honored Veterans at our Veterans Day Assembly. Students and staff made cards and greeted our veterans who are our true heroes!
It was a privilege to have the opportunity to say “thank you” for all the sacrifices our Veterans have made in order for us to enjoy the freedoms we have everyday.
There is NO School on Monday, November 10th-Teacher Professional Day and Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
We look forward to seeing ALL students back in school on Wednesday, November 12th. Just a reminder,thatThursday, November 13th is Lifetouch Make-Up Picture Day.
Upcoming Winter Concert in December
We are excited to welcome families to our upcoming annual Winter Concert. Please be advised that you must have a BCI and Volunteer Training to attend this concert.
Winter Concert Schedule and School Entry Requirements
Background Check
Please be advised that your background check is only good for one year from the time it is issued. Below is the link to update your BCI. Just a reminder that you must have a BCI and Volunteer Training in order to help at school events or attend school events. This also applies to family members such as grandparents. It is helpful if you complete your BCI well in advance of any events..
School Improvement Team
Our first School Improvement Team meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 12th in the old library. Please rsvp with Mrs. Viera at tviera@smithfield-ps.org.
A Message From Nurse Mullins
When should your child stay home from school?
Everyday Speech
On Wednesday, students in all three lunches watched the video, How to Solve Conflict At Recess. Students learned that they can solve conflict at recess by
taking turns
doing rock, scissors, & paper
ask an adult for help
Flyers
Art Club
Jaswells Pie
Food Drive
Important Dates:
Monday November 10th- No School/Professional Development
Tuesday November 11th- No School/Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 12th-School Improvement Team meeting at 8:15am in the old library. Please rsvp w/Mrs. Viera at tviera@smithfield-ps.org
Thursday, November 13th-Lifetouch Picture Retakes
Friday, November 14th-It’s Crazy Sock Day and Wear Blue today for Worldwide Diabetes.
Tuesday, November 18th-SSELAC meeting in the SHS media center at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26th-The Brain Show is here! Wear your panda t-shirts!
Tuesday, December 2nd-PTO Movie Night event/There is no PTO meeting this evening..
Wednesday, December 3rd-Parent Teacher Conferences from 1:00-7:45 p.m./No School
Friday, December 5th-Holiday Event at PVES! Sensory Friendly Hour 5:30-6:00 pm Event runs from 6:00-8:00pm
Saturday, December 6th-SSELAC/Santa with activities at SHS from 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Saturday, December 6th-is the Smithfield All Lit Up Parade!
Monday, December 8th-Set up for PTO Holiday Shop in the Old Library
Tuesday, December 9th- PTO meeting starting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend.
Friday, December 12th-PTO Holiday Shop in the Old Library/TBD for each grade level/4th & 5th graders attend Winter Concert at SHS at 9:30 am
Tuesday, December 16th- Grades k, 1, and 2 Winter Concert-more information to follow.This event will be livestreamed.
Wednesday, December 17th-Grades 3, 4, and 5 Winter Concert-more information to follow. This event will be livestreamed.
Monday, December 22nd-Friday, January 2nd-Holiday Recess/No School
Tuesday, January 6th-PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend.
Tuesday, January 20th-SSELAC meeting in the SHS media center at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 3rd-PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend.
Thursday, February 5th-It’s the 100th Day of School! Dress like you are 100 YEARS old. For safety, please do not use walkers or canes.
Monday, February 16th-Friday, February 20th-President’s Day-Winter Recess/No School
Tuesday, February 24th-SSELAC meeting in the SHS media center at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 3rd-PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend.
Friday, March 6th-Wear Blue for Colorectal Awareness Day
Monday, March 9th-Professional Development Day/No School
Wednesday, March 11th-Lifetouch Spring Pictures
Monday, March 16th-Friday, March 20th-Respect Week/More details to follow
Tuesday, March 17th-SSELAC in the SHS media center at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 20th-Bwana Iguana Assembly 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, March 25th- Teaching & Learning Night from 5:00-7:00p.m.
Tuesday, March 31st & Wednesday, April 1st- Grades 3, 4, & 5 RICAS Testing/English Language Arts
Tuesday, April 7th-PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend.
Monday, April 20th-Friday, April 24th-Spring Recess/No School
Tuesday, April 28th-SSELAC in the SHS media center at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 2nd- Annual SSELAC Color Run at 9:00 am/Deerfield Park
Tuesday, May 5th & Wednesday, May 6th-Grades 3, 4, and 5 RICAS Testing/Math-PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria on May 5th. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend.
Tuesday, May 12th-NGSS Science Testing/Grade 5 only
Thursday, May 14th & Friday, May 15th-Panda Players Performance at SHS from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 15th-In School Panda Players Performance at SHS from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 19th-SSELAC meeting in the SHS media center at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 28th-PVES Talent Show at SHS from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Monday, May 25th-Memorial Day/No School
Tuesday, June 2nd-PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter through door 2. Children are invited to attend.
Wednesday, June 10th-Tentative date for Kindergarten and Fifth Grade MOVING UP CEREMONIES
Tuesday, June 16th-Tentative Last Day of School
Have a wonderful weekend!
With Gratitude,
Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Viera