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Welcome K. Smith parents! This communication hub is where you can find all the latest information about what's happening at school. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often!
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
District and Community News
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Registration for all Summer Programs has closed. All families will receive a confirmation of enrollment into summer programs no later than May 21. For more information or any questions, please contact us at summerprograms@eesd.org
We are now accepting registrations for grades TK-8 for the 2025-2026 school year. The date range has been expanded to include more students! Students born September 2, 2020 - September 1, 2021 are now eligible to apply. All applications are accepted online. Visit www.eesd.org/enrollment for more details on the required documents to complete your registration.
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Starting in the 2025-26 school year, all children who turn four years old on or before September 1, 2025 are eligible to enroll in Transitional Kindergarten (TK). This expansion of TK aims to provide all young learners with a strong foundation for academic success. TK offers a developmentally appropriate learning environment where children can explore their curiosity, build social-emotional skills, and develop a love of learning. Click headline to learn more about enrollment.
Other School News
ESD Wellness Spotlight
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As we get closer to summer, you are probably beginning to think about what fun activities you want to do while school is out. Here are some fun summertime activities ideas.
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Attendance Matters
Attendance Matters
How many absences are too many? Chronic absence is defined as 18 days a year—or just 2 days a month. Call your student's school office if you have questions about your student's attendance.
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Parent Pride Weekly Meeting
Parent Pride Weekly Meeting
Join us every Wednesday morning
8:00 a.m. in the library
for coffee, conversation, and community.
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ESD's Mental Health & Wellness Resource Website
ESD's Mental Health & Wellness Resource Website
Created with our students, parents, and staff in mind, our Mental Health & Wellness | CONNECTIONS website is filled with a wide variety of resources to help support, connect, and inform the families that attend our schools.