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2008-09 School Year

• 5th Six Weeks - April 20, 2009
• 4th Six Weeks - February 26, 2009
• 3rd Six Weeks - January 15, 2009
• 2nd Six Weeks - November 14, 2008
• 1st Six Weeks - October 3, 2008

January 14, 2009 - Smith Elementary held its annual School Spelling Bee. The bee consisted of 21 third and fourth grade Smith students. Dr. Claude Cunningham, Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, was the pronouncer and Reading Specialist Ms. Cordelia Thompson facilitated the program. The winner, third grade student Megan Overby, will advance to the district level competition next semester.

Back Row (L-R) - Counselor Sharon Austin, Principal Rita Ashley, Assistant Principal Damian Patton, Reading Specialist Cordelia Thompson

Front Row (L-R) - Runner up Sydney Christensen (4th Grade) and Winner Megan Overby (3rd Grade)

The MISD Education Foundation awarded Smith Elementary over $3,000 in grants on Wednesday, November 12. Our winners are:

"Connect with Corefx" - Kath Cain, Nanette Thompson

"Super Size It - Stallion Style" - Shene' Benton, Natalie Nava, Betty Nelson, Tibitha Rhodes, Christie Flores

"Our Library Has Arthur, Clifford, Horton...But no ELMO" - Anne James

May 2008 - For the second year in a row, Mr. Patton's tug-of-war team wins big. The team takes a moment to display their strength after the tournament.

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2007-08 School Year

• Issue V - April 21, 2008
• Issue IV - February 29, 2008
• Issue III - January 8, 2008
• Issue II - November 28, 2007
• Issue I - October 9, 2007