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Join us for a Watch Party! If you want to learn more about services available to our Emergent Bilingual students, please register for this virtual session. Translation services will be available online! If you would rather attend in person, join us at the Brown Primary Campus.
To learn more and register, click the link below:
http://www.TXEL.org/Parents-and-Families
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The book fair is coming to Smithville Junior High! Starting next Monday, students will have the opportunity to purchase books from the book fair during the day, or parents can come shop with them on Thursday, 10/3, for the late shopping day. We will also have the Edible Book Contest that evening. We hope to see you there!
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September 23rd is Education Technology Day! On this day we celebrate the technology that helps students to learn better and teachers to teach better. We also recognize our wonderful IT department who keeps all our tech up-and-running! We couldn't get by without you!
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Don't forget that tomorrow, September 20th, is a Student Holiday and Staff Workday!
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REMINDER: Join the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for their first meeting of the year on September 25th at NOON. It will be held via Zoom for any and all to participate. Use the link to connect: https://bit.ly/3TykJww
If you don't know what the SHAC does, please visit our page for more info: https://www.smithvilleisd.org/page/school-health-advisory-council
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DRILL CONCLUDED!
DRILL IN PROGRESS: The Junior High is conducting a fire drill this morning.
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It's Celebrate Freedom Week! During this week, which falls every year during the week surround 9/17 (or Constitution Day) students learn about the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
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Have a child with an upcoming birthday? Smithville ISD's Child Nutrition Department is offering a new service where you can order cupcakes, ice cream cups, juice boxes and more to be delivered to your child in their classroom. You can even choose a theme or color scheme!
Take the pressure off yourself and let our Tiger Cafe take care of it!
To place an order, fill out the BIRTHDAY ORDERS form on our Child Nutrition Page: https://www.smithvilleisd.org/page/child-nutrition You can also contact them directly by phone at 512-237-5646.
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Picture day is Monday, September 16th. Bring your best smile!
Order forms were sent home with students, or you can order online at www.lifetouch.com
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Junior High Pep Rally Fun!
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Congrats to all our Junior High athletes who competed at the Cross Country meet last week. They did a great job!
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What a great way for our students to start their day! Being greeted by our cheerleaders, football, and volleyball players. They enjoyed meeting the "famous" big kids!
Small Town, Big Hearts, WIN Together!
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Reminder that this Monday, September 2nd, is a student and staff holiday in honor of Labor Day. Have a great 3-day weekend!
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Here are the dress up days for Smithville Junior High for Homecoming Week, September 3rd-6th!
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Join us next Wednesday for a Lunch & Learn with Superintendent Burns to welcome everyone back to school, remind you of important parent info, and answer your questions!
August 28th at NOON via ZOOM
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Homecoming is just TWO WEEKS away! Join us for the SHS Homecoming parade on Wednesday, the 4th, and then we end the week on the field Friday, September 6th, against the Giddings Buffaloes!
Specific information about campus activities will be sent out soon!
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REMINDER! Survey closes at the end of this week!
Hello Tiger Families!
We are looking for parents, staff members, business owners, and members of our community to serve on our Site-Based Planning Committees. If you are interested in serving the District in this capacity, please fill out the linked survey: https://forms.gle/ZWBq3zAS1d3hzZYG8
We are excited for this new year! Learn more about the committee on our website: https://www.smithvilleisd.org/page/district-site-based-committee
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ATTENTION JUNIOR HIGH PARENTS: Just a friendly reminder about pick-up and drop-off procedures. Please see the map for details and routing of traffic.
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! Please be patient this week, as everyone is getting used to procedures!
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What a start to the year! We kicked off with a Convocation Tiger Tailgate, hosted by our friends at First National Bank, and ended the week with Freshman Orientation, Junior High Open House, and Meet the Tiger Pep-Rally! It's easy to see it is going to be a great year! We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!
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Don't miss out on all the Back-to-School events taking place this week and next. All the information can also be found on the SISD website calendar.
www.smithvilleisd.org
First day of school is August 14th!
#TigerPride
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