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We are passing the Tiger Torch to Kendell and Kiersa! Kendell has been awesome with her classroom participation, and Kiersa stayed after class and helped clean up the art room that was full of messy clay! Way to go!
#TigerTorch
#TigerPride
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Our first ever "Lunch & Learn" was a huge success! We shared tons of important information and also received GREAT feedback from our parents. We will be hosting two more sessions next week:
March 25th at NOON: "Incoming 9th Grade Scheduling Q&A with Mrs. Reese" https://bit.ly/4apOR3j
March 28th at NOON: "PreK-Kindergarten Registration Information with Principal Vinklarek." https://bit.ly/3PqXfHy
Please join by using the links provided. Can't wait to see you there!
![SISD Lunch & Learn sessions: March 25th at noon and March 28th at noon](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/smithville_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/7510536/large_Lunch___Learn_dates__1_.png)
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In honor of Women's History Month, Mrs. Peterson has some influential women on display in the Junior High Library. Her themed decorations each month make for a fun and unique learning environment for our students!
![bulletin board of wonderful women](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/smithville_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/7354010/large_IMG_7067.jpg)
![bulletin board of influential women](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/smithville_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/7354012/large_IMG_7071.jpg)
![pictures of important women](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/smithville_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/7354008/large_IMG_7072.jpg)
![bulletin board with quotes](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/smithville_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/7354009/large_IMG_7068.jpg)
![women's history month](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/smithville_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/7354013/large_IMG_7066.jpg)
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Don't forget that Spring Break is next week! Smithville ISD will be closed March 11th - 15th for the holiday. All students will return on Monday, March 18th.
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Congratulations to the SJH Symphonic Band for earning first division ratings and the Sweepstakes Award at the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation yesterday.
#TigerPride
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Congratulations to our Future Problem Solvers! These students competed in the Regional FPS competition and qualified to advance to the STATE Competition! From left to right: Penelope Gutierrez, Rori Meuth, Gideon Blaeuer, Lily Gardella, Kenzie Jones.
This will be Lily's 3rd year to qualify, Gideon and Kenzie's 2nd year, and the first time for Penelope and Rori, who are 6th graders. We are so proud of them!
#TigerPride
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Today we are passing the "Tiger Torch" to Troy and Dameon. Troy has been doing a great job on all his tests and assignments, while Dameon has shown great leadership helping other students. Way to go, guys!
#TigerTorch
#TigerPride
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Please be aware of upcoming testing dates at the Junior High!
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We are passing the "Tiger Torch" to Hayden and Eternity for being great leaders at the Junior High. Thanks for being awesome! Way to go!
#TigerTorch
#TigerPride
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Check out the Winter Edition of the Tiger Insider, featuring STATE qualifiers from several campuses, teacher recognitions, and MORE!
https://5il.co/2f998
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Junior High Cheer tryouts are coming up! If your student is interested, there is a MANDATORY meeting on Thursday, February 22nd at the SJHS Library. Please make plans to attend!
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This is a reminder that Monday, February 19th, is a staff and student holiday in honor of President's Day. We will see everyone back on Tuesday, February 20th.
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We will be hosting a family engagement "Lunch & Learn" at noon on Thursday, February 22nd via Zoom. See the flyer for more details and a link to join the session! We hope to see you there! https://5il.co/2euml
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For any 8th grade student interested in trying out for SHS cheerleader next year, there is a MANDATORY parent meeting on Tuesday, February 20th at 6pm in the High School Library. Please make plans to attend.
Tryout practices will be March 4th-6th from 3:30-6pm, and tryouts will be during school on March 7th.
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DRILL CONCLUDED
DRILL IN PROGRESS We are currently conducting a fire drill at the Junior High. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Congratulations to our Destination Imagination (DI) teams from SJHS! These students competed in their first ever DI competition this weekend in Austin, TX. Team "Hercules" placed 4th in the Engineering category, the "Old School Gamers" placed 5th in the Technical category, and team "Movin' and Groovin'" placed 5th in the Fine Arts category!
We are very proud of all of you!
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WE LOVE OUR COUNSELORS!
This week was National School Counseling Week, so the campuses showed some extra love to these ladies for working hard to make our lives better every day!
Raven Behrens - Brown Primary & Elementary
Cory Williams - Elementary
Jennifer Edwards - Junior High
Reena Reese - High School
Cari Ulrich - High School
#nationalschoolcounselingweek
#weloveourcounselors
#TigerPride
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The Tiger Band is hosting their annual Silent Auction and Chili Supper during their Solo & Ensemble Concert on February 15th from 5p-7p (come-and-go). Please come enjoy some great music and a meal to support our band!
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Several of our students had the opportunity to participate in ESC Region 13's "Thank You Notes" project and tell why they are thankful for the teachers at SISD! It was a really great experience, and they did such a great job. You can watch the finished product here: https://bit.ly/495XAXV
Thanks to Region 13 for creating this for SISD! We love our teachers!
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Attention 8th Grade Parents! Next week the High School will host a Parent Information Meeting for incoming Freshman for the 24-25 school year. Please join us!
![Tiger Meeting-January 13th - 6pm](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/smithville_isd_ar/live_feed_image/image/6941918/large_Tiger_Meeting-_2024.png)