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Week of November 6, 2026

Posted Date: 11/06/26 (04:30 PM)

Philip R. Smith Elementary School-Weekly News

November 6, 2026

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

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.  

Lost and Found

Two things...
Please write your child's name on water bottles, lunch bags, sweatshirts and jackets.  The PRS Lost and Found Committee (made up of 3 very responsible 5th graders) reunite items with students daily but they can't do that if they don't know who it belongs to.

Also, with parent/teacher conferences coming up, please make sure you take a look through the lost and found items that have accumulated since the beginning of the year.  Prior to the holiday break, all of the items will be donated and we will start fresh in 2027.

Student Leadership

The Student Leadership Team has two Spirit Days coming up. On November 11, we are having a Wear Red, White, and Blue Spirit Day. On November 16, we are having a Wear Blue for Diabetes Spirit Day. Our Thanksgiving Food Drive, to benefit South Windsor Human Services, continues through November 18. Please see our flyers for details. Thank you.

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!

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

🐯 November Character Focus: Resilience: Perseverance & Effort

Our focus for November is Resilience with a focus on Perseverance and Effort. helping our Tigers grow into Resilient Problem-Solvers! This month, students will practice pushing through challenges,  putting in their best work, and understanding what they haven't mastered YET!

👉 Family Handout: Please take a moment to review our November Family One-Pager linked here for quick tips on supporting resilience at home and great conversation starters for the family!

Important Dates

November
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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