🌞 Summer Meals are available starting today! There are weekly pick-ups at three school sites (sign-up required) and daily pick-ups available at multiple community locations. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/summer-food
Sockville was packed last night! Thanks for showing up to the Burlington Sock Puppets School's Night Out game, ABSS community! The evening kicked off perfectly when Dr. Turner threw the first pitch with excellent form, followed by a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem performed by the Smith Elementary Buzz Club led by music teacher Noah Melton. Didn't they sound great? Whiff returned in style with fireworks blazing, while Josh and the Team kept everyone entertained throughout the game with their energy. What a fantastic night topped off with a well-deserved win for the team!
🎉 We've got some amazing news to share! Smith Elementary has just been named a Capturing Kids Hearts National Showcase School for the 4th year in a row. For those who aren't familiar, this recognition is given to schools that go above and beyond in creating environments where students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn.
What makes this achievement so special is the consistent dedication from our incredible teachers and staff. They show up every day focused on building meaningful relationships with each student. We couldn't be prouder of our Smith Elementary family for continuing to show what's possible when we put relationships first!
#ThisisABSS #ABSSExcellence #CKHNationalShowcaseSchool
We would like your feedback on the qualities and characteristics you feel are important for the next principal of Smith Elementary School. ABSS is in the process of reviewing applications. Your voice is important to us. Please click on the survey link and provide us with feedback. We appreciate your input. Survey: https://tinyurl.com/mvbrew3d
🏆 CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible 2025 Classified Employees of the Year! From assisting families all day to supporting students in all subjects, your contributions make a profound difference in our schools. Thank you for all you do!
It's never too early for students to consider their next steps after graduation. We invite you to our to the Enroll, Enlist, Employ Fair!
📅 When: April 3, 2025, 5 PM to 8 PM
📍 Where: ACC Main Building, Alamance Community College, 1247 Jimmie Kerr Road, Haw River, NC 27258
Website with map: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/enroll-enlist-employ-fair
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/673132028729178
Connect with representatives from:
🎓 Local and state universities
🏫 Community colleges
🪖 Military branches
💼 Employment agencies
🤝 Community organizations
Students: This is your chance to explore ALL your options in ONE place! Whether you're considering college, military service, or entering the workforce, this event has something for everyone. Check out our impressive lineup of participants, including Duke University, UNC schools, military branches, and local employers ready to talk about your future!
Spanish language support will be available to ensure everyone can access this valuable opportunity.
🌟 #ABSSExcellence | Talent. Dedication. Passion. Innovation. We're honored to present the remarkable 2025 Teachers of the Year. These educators represent the very best of our district. Their exceptional work shapes tomorrow's leaders. Join us in celebrating them! 👏 #ThisisABSS
We have exciting things happening at Smith this week, we are finishing up our Read-A-Thon and our school is celebrating GLOBAL week. Here are a few reminders about the two:
We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our school community! We are incredibly proud of our readers and so grateful for your support.
Just a reminder—the Read-A-Thon ends this Wednesday, March 12! Please be sure to log all of your reader’s minutes by the end of the day.
Donations will remain open through Saturday, March 22, so keep sharing with friends and family as we work toward our fundraising goal!
The prize store will be open from March 13–March 22. RAT Bucks must be used within 10 days after the Read-A-Thon ends—they will expire after that time. Once the prize store closes, it cannot be reopened.
Our students have done an amazing job reading, and we can’t wait to host another Read-A-Thon next year!
GLOBAL week kicks off today and teachers and students have been working hard on artwork for their hallways. Check out the attached flyer for a timeline of events for our Cultural Night Wednesday Mar 12, from 5-7 at the school. We welcome families to listen to the singing, view the artwork in the cafeteria and hallways and watch the finale of the Spanish Spelling bee. Friday morning join your student in the global parade at 8am if you wish. For more info feel free to contact the PTO at info@smithpto.org
Thank you for your continued support!
✨ Start strong, start here! Kindergarten registration is live! Instructions can be found on our website: https://bit.ly/absskindergarten. Also, don't forget about our Kindergarten Fair next Saturday, March 8th, 9 AM to 12 PM at Holly Hill Mall! #ABSSEvents #ThisisABSS
Parents, the Colgate Dental Van will be at Smith next Wednesday, January 15th. In order for your student to participate, all permission forms must be returned to the school as soon as possible. Thank you!
Good evening Smith families. Due to our gym's seating capacity and City of Burlington fire codes we need to change our concert times for Thursday, December 19th. The 3rd grade performance will still start at 5:45. The Buzz Choir will perform at 6:30. 4th grade will perform at 7:15 and 5th grade will perform at 8:00. Thank you and we hope to see you at the show!
🦃 Look who's talking turkey! Our cafeterias were buzzing with this optional holiday feast on the menu across the district today!
Many going through the lunch line, including these smiling staff and students at Smith Elementary, chose this special menu of tender turkey, savory herbed dressing and gravy, creamy mashed potatoes and homestyle green beans, with delicious apple cobbler! Regular menu items were available too.
Special thanks to all our wonderful School Nutrition teams for serving up these cozy choices!
We are up to $9,300, just $700 from our fundraising goal! The class that receives the most donations today will receive a pizza party! The Fun Run is tomorrow and if we reach our goal students will get to pick their favorite teachers and staff members to get slimed at an assembly before Thanksgiving!
We are nearly at our goal of $10,000 donated! The class that receives the greatest amount of donations today will have extra recess time next week. Let's see if we can reach our goal and slime your favorite teachers!
We are more than half way to our goal of $10,000! Any student who receives any amount of donations today can wear their favorite hat to school on Wednesday!
Any student who gets any amount of donations Thursday for our Boosterthon Fun Run can wear their pajamas at school Friday.
Our Boosterthon Fun Run fundraiser kicks off today!
Our Curriculum Night is scheduled for Thursday, October 24th. There is a Kindergarten Dual Language Parent Meeting at 5:00 in the Media Center and then each grade level will host two sessions, 5:30 and 6:00, so that families with multiple students can attend both grade levels. We hope to see you there!
Fall Spirit Week starts Monday! Monday is Mad about Plaid! Wear as much plaid as possible.
Tuesday is Be-Leaf in Yourself, wear as many Fall colors as you can. Wednesday is Hoodie Season, wear a hoodie to school. Thursday is Football Fanatic, wear your favorite football team jersey. Friday is Apple vs Pumpkin, wear Red or Orange.
Hurricane Relief - Smith is partnering with Hazelwood Elementary School to get much needed supplies to school families in their community.
