This week in STEM...Kindergarten cut up veggies & made "stone soup," 11st grade painted butterfly wings, 5th grade made Fall villages and 8th grade built and raced dragsters.
Pre-K loved celebrating their nursery rhyme unit with a party with Mother Goose! Student's brought props and recited their memorized nursery rhymes for the whole class, played silly games outside like Humpty Dumpty Egg Race and Jack & Jill Water Bucket Race, and enjoyed yummy snacks from the Muffin Man and the Hickory Dickory Doc Mice! 👒🪿📚🪶
September 2025 Board Brief from Dr. Castelli. This and other Board Briefs can be found on our website under Board of Education and on our app under Documents - Board of Education.
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Just a reminder to get those donations in for our Virtual Auction!
Mrs Barschak's 1st graders & Mrs. Kapp's 4th graders met as buddies this week!
Mrs. Stuhlsatz's 2nd graders & Mrs. Servos' 5th graders met together for the first buddy activity of the school year this week.
FINAL DAY! The Smithton Back-to-School Sale ends tomorrow! Shop now and save 25% OFF SITEWIDE! Don’t miss this final chance to order your spirit wear! https://1stplace.sale/29355
The Smithton PTO Cougar Campout is NEXT FRIDAY - October 3-4th! Please see the flyer for details and PLEASE fill out the form at the following link if you plan on attending so we are sure to have enough space & supplies!
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Yesterday was Kindergarten & 3rd Grade Buddy Day. The kids did "buddy interviews" to get to know their new buddies and and played a few games of Tic-Tac-Toe!
Our Staff Spotlight today features Mrs. Sliment & Ms. Dobey. Thank you for being a bright light at Smithton School!
Last week in STEM...2nd grade made shadow drawings, 5th grade designed & drove robots and 1st grade created magnet mazes.
Miss Illinois Rodeo Queen, Rory Unger, came to read to our Pre-K through 2nd graders & to teach them about her title and how she became queen. Thank you!
The Smithton Back-to-School Sale has been extended! Shop now and save 25% OFF SITEWIDE! Don’t miss this final chance to get spirit wear to start the school year! https://1stplace.sale/29355
Our Staff Spotlight today features Mrs. Lucash & Mr. Sehr. Thank you for all you do for Smithton kiddos!
Welcome New Staff Member - Tylor Poe.
Tylor joined us at the start of the school year and unfortunately, we missed highlighting her!
This is Tylor's first time working in a school. She has an associates degree in Science. Tylor lives with her boyfriend, her father and her cat, Frankie. In her free time ,Tylor takes care of her father & other elderly family members. Tylor's favorite quote is: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." - Bernard M. Baruch.
Ms. Poe is excited to work at Smithton because she enjoys "being part of a child's learning journey. I also love the energy and curiosity that students bring each day."
Tylor's care-giving nature can already be seen with some of our youngest students. Welcome Tylor!
Tylor joined us at the start of the school year and unfortunately, we missed highlighting her!
This is Tylor's first time working in a school. She has an associates degree in Science. Tylor lives with her boyfriend, her father and her cat, Frankie. In her free time ,Tylor takes care of her father & other elderly family members. Tylor's favorite quote is: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." - Bernard M. Baruch.
Ms. Poe is excited to work at Smithton because she enjoys "being part of a child's learning journey. I also love the energy and curiosity that students bring each day."
Tylor's care-giving nature can already be seen with some of our youngest students. Welcome Tylor!
Thank you Grandparents and Families!
Our Book Fair was a huge success and one our students will always remember!
Thank you PTO Volunteers for helping put books in the hands of students!
Happy Reading! - Mrs. Macke-
Our Book Fair was a huge success and one our students will always remember!
Thank you PTO Volunteers for helping put books in the hands of students!
Happy Reading! - Mrs. Macke-
Last week, Smithton school joined together for National Suicide Prevention Week 💛
✨ We chalked the walk with messages of hope
📚 We shared SEL book readings that inspired kindness and empathy
🔗 We built a colorful chain filled with positive messages and drawings to remind us we’re all connected
Each morning, we also shared one simple but powerful reminder:
👉 Kindness doesn’t cost a thing. We don’t have to be friends with everyone, but we can always choose kindness.
As the week closes, let’s carry this message forward — in our classrooms, our hallways, our homes, and our community. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference. 💛
#YouMatter #ChooseKindness #OurSchoolCares #MentalHealthAwareness
Pre-K came to visit 7th Grade today during PE with Mr. Ratz!
We wore yellow today to spread positivity! Shine Bright, Show Support! We worked to smile, encourage and be kind all day.
🌟 National Suicide Awareness Month 🌟
At Smithton School we believe in the power of connection, kindness, and community. 💙 Today our 7th & 8th graders came together for “Chalk the Walk”, spreading messages of hope, encouragement, and support across our sidewalks.
Each word, each drawing, is a reminder that no one is ever alone. Together, we can create a community where kindness shines and connection makes us stronger. 💛🖍️
#ChalkTheWalk #SuicideAwareness #YouMatter #KindnessCounts #CommunityStrong
At Smithton School we believe in the power of connection, kindness, and community. 💙 Today our 7th & 8th graders came together for “Chalk the Walk”, spreading messages of hope, encouragement, and support across our sidewalks.
Each word, each drawing, is a reminder that no one is ever alone. Together, we can create a community where kindness shines and connection makes us stronger. 💛🖍️
#ChalkTheWalk #SuicideAwareness #YouMatter #KindnessCounts #CommunityStrong
