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Week of October 30, 2026

Posted Date: 10/30/26 (04:30 PM)

Philip R. Smith Elementary School-Weekly News

October 30, 2026

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

Staff Update

Our Art Teacher Jenn Shaw-Mumford's anticipated return to PRS is on 11/4.  Unfortunately the adoption of the baby fell through.  Our hearts are with Jenn and her husband during this time.

Congratulations to Mrs. Pecka, our Math Instructional Paraeducator  and Cafeteria Supervisory Paraeducator.  She is retiring at the end of January.  If you are looking for part time work in SWPS, we'd love for you to apply to the cafe position!!  

And more congratulations to Mrs.  Wilson who is one of our Instructional Paraeducators.  She is retiring at the end of this school year.  

We wish Candace and Trish the best in their retirement and are so grateful for their incredible years of service to the students at PRS!

Veterans Day

If you have a Veteran in your family that you want to honor on Tuesday, November 11th, please send the following to Meghan Rhodes at mrhodes@southwindsorschools.org
  1. Photo if you have one
  2. Veteran’s name
  3. The relationship to a student or student(s) here at PRS. (Example: Father of ______)
  4. Branch of Service
  5. Years served

Please send your picture and information to Meghan by Monday, November 2nd so she has time to customize our slide presentation prior to November 11th.

*Please note…If your loved one is already in our slide presentation, you do not need to send their photo and information again.

From Daria Plummer...
The SW Patriotic Commission is inviting any military parent or relative who attends PRS's Veterans Day program to go to SWHS after the program, if they are able, to share their experience in a high school classroom, max 20 minutes or so (per class) 
 
Also, the SW Patriotic Commission is aligned with the military banner program honoring SW residents, past and present, currently living or deceased. KIndly check https://www.homeofthebravect.org.To nominate an honoree please use this link: https://www.homeofthebravect.org/take-action

STEM/Math Night

Please join us for  our Annual  STEM/Math Night on Thursday, November 12th from 6:30-7:45.  Here's the flyer with more info.  

Student Leadership

Our Student Leadership Team is at it again.  They are having a spirit day on Veterans Day to support Mission 22 and doing a food collection to help support families in the area.  See the links below to learn more!

Family Guide to RULER

RULER is the Social Emotional Learning approach that SWPS adopted several years ago.  Here are a few slides with information about RULER!

Wolf Pack sponsored by PRS PTO

2026 PRS Night at the Hartford Wolf Pack!

Join us for our third annual PRS night at the Hartford Wolf Pack! This fun community event is open to all PRS families, friends, and staff. The first 40 PRS students to purchase tickets will have the opportunity to participate in a pre-game on-ice flag holding event! Don’t wait to buy! Tickets are on sale NOW! Use the link below to purchase, and see the attached flyer for more details. As always, thank you for supporting the PRS PTO!  

Preschool Outreach

27-28 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 2027-2028 school year. If you are interested in this opportunity for your child, please complete the Preschool Outreach Program (POP) Inquiry Form. Peer role model screenings will begin in January 2027. You can learn more about POP by accessing our school district's website.


PRS Portrait of a Graduate

Click here to see the students who were celebrated at our Tiger Time for being Resilient by demonstrating self control and resilience in the classroom! Individual students received a certificate and a PRS proud magnet! Classrooms recognized by specials teacher or Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Dixon have earned a special prize like extra recess or a fun project!

Congratulations to the students!

Important Dates

November
November 3rd No School for Students:  Professional Development for Teachers
November 12 STEM/Math Night
November 19 PTO Meeting 7:00
November 21 Wolf Packs Game
November 26th, 27th Thanksgiving Break

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