Smithton CCSD 130

The Smithton School staff voted on the 7th graders dreamcatchers from Mrs. Berry's Social Studies classes. The staff voted on whose dreamcatcher from each of the three classes was their favorite creatively colored dreamcatcher. Our colorful artist winners are Ean Darr (7-1 Class), Khloe Patterson (7-2 Class), and Carter Ballard & Hunter Hatzenbuehler (7-3 Class). Congratulations to the Winners!

The 8th graders in each of Mrs. Berry's Social Studies classes voted on who gave the BEST George Washington Speech.
The students had to give an inspirational speech in General George Washington's point of view convincing the Continental Army to cross the Delaware River on the evening of Christmas Day to attack the Hessians in Trenton, New Jersey, the next morning.
The inspiring orators that won in each class are Lexi Fisaga (8-1 Class), Sofia Blackwood & Aadie Melton (8-2 Class), and Lucas Feole (8-3 Class). Congratulations to the Winners!

1 week until the Daddy/ Daughter Dance!

Today Ms. Davinroy's 5th graders played Super Bowl Inferencing. Students answered inference reading questions to make their way across the field to score a touchdown!

This week's Staff Spotlight features Ms. Courtney & Ms. Davinroy. Thank you for being rockstar teachers!

Mrs. Carter's 2nd grade art students finished their paper mache animal masks today! They did a great job!

Mrs. Sliment’s 2nd graders and Ms. Ogilvie’s 5th graders got together for their buddy activity on Friday.

We’ve officially launched Kids Heart Challenge with the American Heart Association - let’s rally to change lives and be heart heroes for kids!
Through Finn’s Mission, you’ll learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR and how to recognize a stroke. Here are the next steps to take today:

Sign Up for Kids Heart Challenge - see flyer for information: http://www2.heart.org/goto/smithton
Be a hero: Send 10 texts TODAY to help save lives.
Complete Finn’s Mission: Learn Hands-Only CPR, earn your lifesavers cape and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!

By signing up and raising funds, you can help us earn gift certificates for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health & wellness of our school community.
Contact Mr. Ratz with questions.

We are collecting donations for the Smithton Food Bank this week! Please bring in your donations Monday through Friday to the main foyer and place them on the table of your pick for the Superbowl winner!

1 week until Pancakes & Pajamas at Smithton School. Join us next Saturday morning for all you can eat pancakes!

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Pre-K had tons of fun celebrating their 100th Day of School! They did 100 exercises, shared a 100 piece trail mix, counted 100 things, worked on 100 piece puzzles, made  necklaces with 100 Froot Loops and did all things the 100 Way!! 💯

Yesteday Kindergarten celebrated the 101st Day of School. Here are Mrs. Bruggemann's students dressed up as our favorite dalmatians :)

Today's Staff Spotlight features Mrs. Ratz & Ms. Roscow. Thank you for all you do to make Smithton School great!

Last week in STEM...5th grade used VR headsets & Kindergarten decorated boxes to look like cars & then enjoyed a movie at the "drive-in!"

On Friday, Ms. Davinroy's 5th grade & Mrs. LePere's 2nd grades spent time as class buddies! They did a snowflake activity to get to know each other better and played tic-tac-toe!

The January 2026 Board Brief from Dr. Castelli can be found here: https://aptg.co/yQbr-r

2nd and 5th Grade Buddies form Mrs. Stuhlsatz & Mrs. Servos's classes made paper snowflake together last week!