📸 Save the Date! ✨ Fall Picture Make-Ups are scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025!
If you missed the first round or need a retake, this is your chance! Come ready to smile, Roadrunners! 💛
📌 Parents/guardians can use the link below to sign up for email updates about their child’s school portraits after picture day. https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/weldon-a-smith-elementary-school/fall-retake-pictures-10-21-2025-27/optIn
These updates will share important info like:
- When images are ready to view online
- Special novelty items available for purchase
- New deals and promotions
✨ Reminder: When entering student information, please be sure to use your child’s name exactly as it is on file with the school. #RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #CCISDProud #suCCessISD
If you missed the first round or need a retake, this is your chance! Come ready to smile, Roadrunners! 💛
📌 Parents/guardians can use the link below to sign up for email updates about their child’s school portraits after picture day. https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/weldon-a-smith-elementary-school/fall-retake-pictures-10-21-2025-27/optIn
These updates will share important info like:
- When images are ready to view online
- Special novelty items available for purchase
- New deals and promotions
✨ Reminder: When entering student information, please be sure to use your child’s name exactly as it is on file with the school. #RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #CCISDProud #suCCessISD
🎃👻 Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat event! 🎉 Get ready for costume contests, trunk décor contests, music, candy, and tons of fun for the whole family! We can’t wait to see all our Roadrunners in their spooktacular costumes! 💛🖤❤️#TrunkOrTreat #RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #CCISDProud #suCCessISD
PTA is requesting donations of new unopened bags of candy for this year’s Trunk or Treat.🍫🍬🍭 Each grade level will compete to collect the most pounds of candy. Students may also donate money in place of candy ($5 = 1 pound, $10 = 2 pounds, etc.). All money should be turned in to the front office. Updates will be shared in the announcements to keep the friendly competition alive! 🍕 The winning grade level will enjoy a pizza party on October 31st, plus bragging rights and a special shoutout on the announcements! Let’s see which Candy Monster has the biggest appetite—may the best grade level win! 💛🖤❤️ #RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #CCISDProud #suCCessISD
👻 Our PTA Boo-Grams Fundraiser is still going strong! 🎃 Students can send up to five Boo-Grams to friends, teachers, or staff to spread some spooky fun! 💌 All Boo-Grams will be delivered on Thursday, October 31st! 🕸️ #BooGrams #RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #CCISDProud #suCCessISD
🎃 Join in on the pumpkin fun! 📚 Bring your favorite book character to life with your creativity! We can’t wait to see our Roadrunners’ imaginative designs and favorite stories shine! 💛✨ Please remember no real pumpkins. #PumpkinBookCharacters #RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #CCISDProud #suCCessISD
📚 Mark your calendars! Intersession at the Library is coming soon — don’t miss it! 💛 #RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #CCISDProud #suCCessISD
Happy October Roadrunner Families! 💛
Please take a moment to review our October Family Newsletter. 📰
https://secure.smore.com/n/hvekt
🎉 A huge thank you to our amazing Parent Liaison, Mrs. Castillo, for securing a F.O.C.U.S. Grant for our campus! 💛 This funding will help replenish our Front Office Treasure Box to encourage and reward students for meeting their goals in math, reading, and behavior. We’re so grateful to the F.O.C.U.S. Foundation for supporting our Roadrunners! ❤️🖤
#FOCUSGrant #RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #CCISDProud #suCCessISD
⭐ On Monday, our Roadrunners proudly led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge at the CCISD Board Meeting! 🙌 A huge shoutout to Mia Hampton and Aleah Aceves for representing Smith Elementary with pride, you made us so proud! ❤️🖤💛 #RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #suCCessISD #CCISDProud
📚💼 Next week is College, Career, and Military Readiness Week! 🎖️✨ Get ready to show off your Roadrunner spirit and future dreams with a week of fun dress-up days. We can’t wait to see everyone join in! ❤️🖤💛 #RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #suCCessISD #CCISDproud
📢 Don’t forget! Saturday Quest is this Saturday, September 27th from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM!
Invites were sent home for students who were requested to attend. We can’t wait for a morning of extra learning—in our PJs! 🎉💛#SaturdayQuest #RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #CCISDproud #suCCessISD
Invites were sent home for students who were requested to attend. We can’t wait for a morning of extra learning—in our PJs! 🎉💛#SaturdayQuest #RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #CCISDproud #suCCessISD
📢Join us for our 1st PTA Meeting & Title I Parent Meeting tonight! We’ll be covering Canvas, Home Access Center, and Rapid Identity, great tools to help you stay connected and support your child’s learning. ✨
#RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #CCISDProud #suCCessISD
#RoadrunnerPride #WeAreSmith #BeepBeep #CCISDProud #suCCessISD
📊 Check out our Roadrunners’ Attendance for the 1st Grading Period! WOW! 🌟 Every single week, every grade level had 92% or higher attendance! 🙌 A huge thank you to our parents and guardians for supporting our amazing Roadrunners, you’re the true rockstars behind this success! 💛❤️🖤 #AttendanceMatters #RoadrunnerPride #BeepBeep #WeAreSmith #CCISDProud #suCCessISD
🎉 Join us on Friday, November 8th for the annual Haas MS Warrior Walk at Haas Middle School! We’re excited for our King VLC campuses to come together for this fun event! #KingVLC #TheBestVLC #RoadrunnerPride #FutureWarriors #FutureMustangs #BeepBeep #WeAreSmith #CCISDproud #suCCessISD
Dear Roadrunner Families,
We are excited to invite you to our Open House on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, from 5:00–6:30 PM! 🎉
This special evening is a wonderful opportunity to meet with your child’s teachers, review 1st Grading Period progress and BOY assessment results, learn more about the curriculum and grade-level expectations, and connect with our Smith Elementary community.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to seeing you and your family there!
Warm regards,
Lauren Stinson
Principal, Smith Elementary
We are excited to invite you to our Open House on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, from 5:00–6:30 PM! 🎉
This special evening is a wonderful opportunity to meet with your child’s teachers, review 1st Grading Period progress and BOY assessment results, learn more about the curriculum and grade-level expectations, and connect with our Smith Elementary community.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to seeing you and your family there!
Warm regards,
Lauren Stinson
Principal, Smith Elementary
Dear Roadrunner Families,
We’re excited to invite you to our annual Donuts with Dear Ones event! It’s a special morning where you can share a sweet treat and meaningful moments with your child.
🗓️ Date: September 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Smith Elementary School Cafeteria
Come enjoy delicious donuts, coffee, juice, and a chance to connect with your child and other families. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time together and celebrate our school community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
Lauren Stinson
Smith Elementary Principal
We’re excited to invite you to our annual Donuts with Dear Ones event! It’s a special morning where you can share a sweet treat and meaningful moments with your child.
🗓️ Date: September 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
📍 Location: Smith Elementary School Cafeteria
Come enjoy delicious donuts, coffee, juice, and a chance to connect with your child and other families. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time together and celebrate our school community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
Lauren Stinson
Smith Elementary Principal
Dear Roadrunner Families,
Happy September! 🌟 This month is filled with exciting events and opportunities, including welcoming parents/guardians to lunch, fall pictures, Donuts with Dear Ones, Family Bingo Night, and so much more!
📌 Attendance Reminder:
Our school day begins promptly at 7:50 AM, and consistent attendance is key to student success—every day counts! To support timely arrivals:
Parents/guardians dropping off students after 7:50 AM will receive a Parent Tardy—a friendly reminder of our start time.
Students arriving at 8:05 AM or later must be signed in by a parent/guardian at the front office.
We appreciate your partnership in helping us create a smooth, on-time start to the day for all students. ✨ Details about this month’s events are included below. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to review our September Family Newsletter for important updates and reminders. Thank you for being a valued part of our Roadrunner community! Beep Beep! 💛
Warm regards,
Lauren Stinson
Principal
📧 lauren.stinson@ccisd.us
📸 Save the Date - September 12, 2025!
School pictures for the 25-26 school year are right around the corner—one of our favorite days!
📌 Parents/guardians can use the link below to sign up for email updates about their child’s school portraits after picture day.
These updates will share important info like:
When images are ready to view online
Special novelty items available for purchase
New deals and promotions
✨ Reminder: When entering student information, please be sure to use your child’s name exactly as it is on file with the school.
Roadrunner families,
Smith Elementary is offering families the option to purchase insurance for your child’s Chromebook. This plan helps cover repair or replacement costs in case of accidental damage, loss, or theft. To purchase a plan, visit our school’s online webstore at https://smith.ccisd.us or simply scan the QR code on the attached flyer. We encourage all families to consider this protection to avoid unexpected costs during the school year.
Smith Elementary is offering families the option to purchase insurance for your child’s Chromebook. This plan helps cover repair or replacement costs in case of accidental damage, loss, or theft. To purchase a plan, visit our school’s online webstore at https://smith.ccisd.us or simply scan the QR code on the attached flyer. We encourage all families to consider this protection to avoid unexpected costs during the school year.
Returning families! We can't wait to see you on Monday, August 11th for the first day of school! In the meantime, please use the registration link you received last month from PowerSchool Enrollment (check your spam if you do not see it) to complete Returning Student Registration, which ensures we have all your required forms and — most important — accurate phone numbers and email addresses on file.
Need help? Call 361-878-2760
New families, we are happy to help you register as well. Please go to https://www.ccisd.us/o/ccisd/page/enrollment to begin the enrollment process!
See you soon!
Need help? Call 361-878-2760
New families, we are happy to help you register as well. Please go to https://www.ccisd.us/o/ccisd/page/enrollment to begin the enrollment process!
See you soon!