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Weekly Update November 26, 2025

Posted Date: 11/26/25 (02:00 PM)


Philip R. Smith Elementary School-Weekly News

November 26, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School seal, featuring an eagle and stars.

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Break

2nd Session (Tuesday) After School Clubs

I'm starting to think about the second session of our after school clubs. Here's the google form to fill out if you would like your child to be added to the lottery for the after school clubs which will begin in January, 2026.

PTO News

“The Winter Market is back for a 2nd year! The event was a huge success and we are looking forward to continuing it Monday, December 15th! On this day students will be able to shop 15-20 local craft vendors who fill our Gymnasium with their beautiful, handmade creations. All items will be $1-$10. Once purchased our volunteer wrappers will wrap their gifts and they will be brought home ans ready to give for the holidays. Be on the lookout for the Form and Ziploc Bag for your child to bring their money in to come home with your student(s) the week before the event! We are looking for donations & volunteers for the Winter Market on Monday Dec 15.
New this year, we invite you to join us to help prepare for the actual event with a laid back Prep Party at CT Valley on December 8th from 5-8pm. We hope to see you there!”

Cook’s Night Off is Back — With Old Favorites & New Flavors!
No need to cook—just dine out and help our school! This year’s Cook’s Night Off lineup is filled with exciting stops like Dave & Buster’s, Friendly’s, Panera, Red Robin, Bears BBQ, Craft Pizza, Hot Table, and even a sweet night at Ben & Jerry’s.
Each month, you’ll have a chance to enjoy a meal with family and friends while supporting the PTO’s efforts to fund the popular  Math Mobile and Book Vending Machine.

Mark your calendars now for the whole school year, and keep an eye out for flyers at the beginning of each month with details. Every bite makes a difference—thank you for helping our students grow and learn!

POP PreSchool Program

26-27 Peer Role Model Application for Preschool Outreach Program (POP)
South Windsor Public Schools is now accepting applications for community peer role models in the preschool outreach program (POP) for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are interested in this opportunity for your child, please complete the Preschool Outreach Program (POP) Community Role Model Application. Peer role model screenings will begin in January 2026. You can learn more about POP by accessing our school district's website.

School Attendance Guidance

An unverified absence is when we do not hear from parents about the reason for a student's absence. Per the district policy and state guidelines, if a student has four unverified absences in a month or ten unverified absences in a school year, a student is considered truant. Please make sure you are communicating with the office through an email, phone call or through the parent portal if your child will be absent from school.

Student attendance at school is so important for many reasons. We meet monthly to look at attendance. Here are a few tools to help you understand the importance of attendance and when to send your kiddos to school.

Student Leadership

The Student Leadership Team would like to thank you for your kind support of our November projects. We raised $131 for Mission22 with our Red, White, and Blue Spirit Day. We also raised $1140 for Breakthrough T1D with our Wear Blue for Diabetes Spirit Day. Finally, we delivered 7 boxes of food to South Windsor Human Services for Thanksgiving. Please see our flyer for details about our December projects.

New Feedback Form

PRS Feedback Form A new method for our families and staff to provide feedback throughout the school year!

Important Dates

November
November 26 1:15 dismissal
November 27 and 28 Thanksgiving Break

December
December 3, 10, 17 Parent/Teacher Conf
December 11 Picture Make Up Day
December 23rd 1:15 dismissal
December 24-January 4 No School-Holiday Break

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