Congratulations to our 5th graders! We are #SeabeeProud of all their accomplishments and know they will go on to do amazing things in middle school! Thank you @MaghonTaylor for you inspirational message to spread happiness and turn your mistakes into confetti! 🎉💙🐝 @absspublic
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of 5th graders receiving their promotion certificate and smith staff standing on the stage shaking their hands.
Photo of 5th graders receiving their promotion certificate and smith staff standing on the stage shaking their hands.
Photo of 5th grade students standing and sitting after they have received their promotion certificates.
Photo of Smith Principal, Dr. Julie Hancock and Celebration speaker Ms. Maghon Taylor.
Today we celebrated the achievements of our 1st- 5th graders during our awards ceremony. We are proud of these Seabee Leaders and all their hard work this year! 💙🐝 #SeabeeProud #StudentCenteredFutureFocused @absspublic
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of students standing on the stairs of the stage with students sitting in the audience during awards ceremony.
Photo of students standing on the stairs of the stage with students sitting in the audience during awards ceremony.
Photo of smith staff standing on stage presenting awards.
Mrs. Smith's 5th graders are READY to SHINE on their EOGs. Test review made fun!! 🎉💙🐝🤗 #SeabeeProud #TestReady #StudentCenteredFutureFocused @ABSSPublic
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of three students with glow sticks and a glow stick tic tac tow board on their desk!
Photo of students sitting on the ground with EOG review cards and glow sticks.
Student standing facing the camera with glow glasses and necklace on.
We wrapped up our Super Hero EOG Fun days with a Pep Rally. 3rd-5th grade teachers had challenges to test their super powers and K-2nd teachers and students shared encouraging messages.We are TEST ready with our Smith Super Powers!! 💙🐝🦸🏻‍♀️💪🏼 🦸🏾‍♂️#SeabeeProud @ABSSPublic
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of teacher tossing a ball with students sitting in the background in the gym.
Photo of three teachers with red shirts on with one holding a sign that says our test taking super power eliminating silly answers.
Photo of two students holding a yellow sign that says you are more than a test!
Photo of 1st grade student wearing super hero masks flexing their muscles.
Photo of a banner that says 4th grade will smash the test.
Shout out to these 3rd graders who earned their multiplication badges!! Way to go! We are #SeabeeProud of you! 💙🐝❌ #StudentCenteredFutureFocused @ABSSPublic
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo collage of students holding a certificate for earning their math badge and a photo of the math badge that says I know my multiplication facts!
Our last EOG Fun Friday! Students were recognized for their test taking SUPER POWER: ELIMINATING SILLY ANSWERS! Our 3rd-5th graders are TEST READY with all these super power strategies in their back pocket! 🦸🏻‍♀️ 🦸🏽‍♂️ 🐝🎉#StudentCenteredFutureFocused @AbssPublic
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of a student wearing a super hero mask, smiling and receiving a prize as a part of EOG Fun Friday.
Photo of Smith school mascot Seamore Beemore holding a blue caption poster that says “our test taking super power: eliminating silly answers.”
Photo of students standing in the hallway and smiling after receiving prizes for EOG Fun Friday.
Photo of students cheering in the gym after winning the EOG Fun Friday matching game.
Photo of students sitting in a circle with red cards in the middle of them playing a game.
Smith has a new Principal for the Day!! Mr. McGill started the day off with announcements and some surprises for students and staff! It's going to be a great day! 🐝💙🎉 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused @absspublic
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of 5th grader, Andrew McGill sitting at the principals desk for principal for the day.
Photo of Smith principal, Dr. Julie Hancock and student principal of the day, Andrew McGill.
Photo of Andrew McGill making announcements and Dr. Hancock standing beside him.
Today 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Rambeaut attended the Educators of the Week Luncheon. She was featured earlier this year on @myfox8 ! We are #SeabeeProud of her dedication to her students and to Smith! Congratulations! 🌟💙🐝@coffeethenteach @FOX8CindyFarmer @absspublic
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of 4th grade teacher Lisa Rambeaut at fox 8 news studio holding a certificate and award for educator of the week.
Photo of 4th grade teacher Lisa Rambeaut and fox 8 news anchor Cindy Farmer.
Photo of Smith Principal, Dr. Julie Hancock and 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Lisa Rambeaut sitting in the fox 8 studio.
We are #SeabeeProud of our 5th graders who graduated form the DARE program this morning! We know they will use what they learned to make smart choices in their future! Congratulations! 🐝💙🎉 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused @absspublic @BurlingtonNC_PD
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of students and families sitting in chairs facing the stage with administrators and teachers sitting on the stage and officer Gonzalez standing at the podium speaking.
Photo of students and families sitting in the gym facing the stage with Dr. Hancock standing and speaking at the podium and administrators and teachers sitting on stage.
Our last staff meeting was full of reflections of a year of sticking together, laughter and FUN!! We are ready to #sticktogether to the end!! 💙🐝 #SeabeeProud #sticktogetherforgreatness
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of teachers holding a box of donut with excited face in the cafeteria.
Photo of 2nd grade teaches with aluminum foil hats, holding signs and a table full of cups and teas.
Photo 5th grade teachers holding signs that say meatball nation, go Italy smiling at the camera.
Photo of four teachers lined up and listening for instructions for the game I’m the cafeteria!
Photo of a bundle of sticks tied together that say hope, connection, consistency and ownership.
Photo of a bundle of sticks tied together that say love, belief and consistency.
NC House Rep. Stephen Ross visited our school this morning. While he toured classrooms he signed class social contracts, talked with students about their learning and did a traditional dance from Italy. 💙🐝 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused @absspublic @NCPublicSchools @iheartckh
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of NC House Rep. Stephen Ross talking to two students building with mega blocks.
Photo of NC House Rep. Stephen Ross signing 5th grade classroom social contract with student standing in background.
Photo of NC House Rep. Stephen Ross and Smith Principal Dr. Julie Hancock dancing in music class with tambourines.
FUN Friday EOG day's for 3rd-5th graders have started! Students this week were recognized for their test taking super power 💪🏼SHOWING THEIR WORK!! 📝 Keep practicing those test taking strategies! 🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏽‍♂️🐝💙 #EOGReady #StudentCenteredFutureFocused @absspublic
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of students with super hero masks on smiling at the camera.
Photo of Dr. Hancock with a blue cape on facing students lining the hallways.
Photo of a teacher holding a caption sign that says our test taking super power: showing your work.
Photo of a teacher holding a caption poster that says our test taking super power: eliminating silly answers.
Photo of smith staff running down the hallway highfiving students.
The Seabee Teacher Challenge this week has created excitement across our building! Yesterdays theme was acts of kindness! We had shout outs in the cafeteria and gym, teachers teaching other classes to give extra breaks, jeans day passes and more!! 💙🐝🎉 #kindnessmatters
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of 5th grade teacher Adam Hays teaching 1st grade students science.
Photo of 5th grade students surprising their teachers with words of affirmation.
Photo of 4th grade teachers holding hearts and smiling with their students.
Photo of a yellow banner that says happy nurses appreciation week.
Shout out to @HomeDepot in Burlington for delivering mulch and helping get the beds ready in the butterfly garden! We couldn't have don't it without you! 🦋🦋🦋 #community #thankyou @absspublic
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of Home Depot employees unloading mulch and soil from a truck.
Photo of Home Depot employers standing and smiling with orange shirts on.
Photo of Home Depot employees helping in the butterfly garden.
Photo of Home Depot employees standing beside smith school sign smiling at the camera.
We are #SeabeeProud of @miss__meier for being recognized as a @ExploreLearning Gizmos teacher leader! Miss. Meier's 5th grade class completed 32 science lessons using this engaging tech tool throughout the year! Way to go! 🧪🧬 💙🐝
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of 5th grade teacher Miss Meier, standing and holding a certificate with three ladies from gizmos standing around her smiling.
What's all the BUZZ? 🐝 We are ALL HEART at Smith Elementary! Students and staff created a red heart to celebrate being named a #ckh National Showcase School for the 2nd year in a row. We are #SeabeeProud of the dedication of our entire school to this program. #NSS2023 https://youtu.be/uJ_iNa7QB6A
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of a red heart made by students and staff with white lettering that says Smith Elementary School #NSS2023
Photo of students creating a heart with their hands wearing red shirts.
Photo of students creating a heart with their hands wearing red shirts.
Photo of students creating a heart with their hands wearing red shirts.
Photo of students wearing red shirts cheering.
Photo of students creating a heart with their hands wearing red shirts.
Thank you @marvinbsmithpto for providing lunch and treats for our staff today!! You sure know how to make us feel special! 🥗💙🐝 #teacherappreciation
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of smith staff sitting around tables and enjoying lunch provided by PTO.
Photo of smith staff getting food provided by smith PTO.
Photo of hydro flask water bottle gifted to teachers by PTO.
Seabee Families don't forget this week is Teacher Appreciation! Let's show our teachers and staff how much we love and appreciate them. 💙🐝 #SeabeeProud
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of teacher appreciation flyer with weekday themes.
Seabees Spring Bingo night is underway!! It's not to late to come out and join us and win some awesome prizes! 💙🐝 @marvinbsmithpto #bingonight
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of Smith school gym with students and families sitting at tables playing bingo.
Photo of bingo night stage with students and PTO members.
Photo of 5 smith students standing on the stage in front of a white board that says BINGO.
Photo of three teachers behind a bingo ticket table.
🎉Cue the CONFETTI 🎉 We are a Capturing Kids Hearts National Showcase School AGAIN for 2022-2023! We are #SeabeeProud of the dedication and commitment of this amazing staff! Way to go!! 🐝💙🐝💙🐝💙 #ckh #NSS2023 #StudentCeneteredFutureFocused @iheartckh @absspublic
over 2 years ago, Sarah Rickman
Photo of group of Process Champions group in front of Capturing Kids heart banner smiling and looking at the camera!
Photo of Smith Staff smiling and looking at the camera with capturing kids hearts national showcase school 2022-2023 image on tv.
Infographic that says 2022-2023 capturing kids hearts national showcase school with confetti bursts in each corner.