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COPIES of the following documents must be submitted with your Pre-K registration forms in order for it to be complete:

- Certified copy of birth certificate
- social security card (requested but not required)
- Current, up-to-date, physical examination and immunization record (These must be on a Tennessee Department of Health Certificate of Immunization, which can be obtained from your doctor's office or the Health Department)
- Proof of residency for DeKalb County (i.e. gas/electric bill)
- Proof of income for all household members

*First priority will be given to children that are 4 years old on or before August 15, 2024 and meet income eligibility.*

Smithville Elementary would like to recognize our Students of the Month for March. These students were selected for their outstanding character, academics, and other traits that make them an all-around excellent student. Selected as Students of the Month for March are:

PreK- Elsie Anderson, Nora Harwood
Kindergarten – Koen Patterson, Nolan Lack
1st Grade – Camden Bunch, Brooklyn Luther
2nd Grade – Odin Grant, Mason Cockrum

The students are pictured with SES Principal Anita Puckett and SES Assistant Principal Karen France.

Smithville Elementary would like to recognize our Teacher of the Month for March, Mrs. Holly Hendrix. SES recognizes one teacher each month for his/her outstanding performance in teaching and their contribution to the students at our school. The teacher of the month is selected by the administration at Smithville Elementary.

Some of Mrs. Holly's many compliments from her coworkers include:
-Mrs. Holly is like a mother too all. Not only her students but also the staff. She loves her job and does it flawlessly! We love her!
-Holly is one in a million. She has the kindest heart. She loves the children and works hard to see them succeed. She is a true blessing to be around.
-Holly is the best! She is always willing to help, support, or pray for anyone who needs it. She loves all of her students and goes above and beyond for them. There's not enough kind things to say about Holly!
-She is always so cheerful and the students love going to work with her.
-Ms. Holly is gentle, kind, and complimentary when she talks to the children.
-Ms. Holly always has a smile on her face and brightens the day for each of her students.
-Mrs. Holly is very knowledgeable about her subject matter: proper sounds/language/pronunciation. She uses fun activities and games to help students learn and practice. She is always smiling and positive and has an infectious personality.
-She always has a smile on her face. She is Kind and also helpful.
-Ms. Holly always has a smile on her face and is always so friendly. We need more people like her. Great attitude and personality. Always willing to help in anyway that is needed.
-Holly is very thoughtful and kind. She knows her students well and has a wonderful relationship with them. They are always eager to see her and go to her class. We are very blessed to have her at SES
-Very sweet and kind teacher.
-Holly always makes sure to speak to me everyday.
-She's positive and kind to the students and fellow teachers.
- She always has a smile on her face.
-We love Mrs. Holly! She is always so positive, kind, and encouraging. She is a blessing to our school.
Congratulations Mrs. Holly, and thank you for your positivity, kindness, and dedication to Smithville Elementary!

Smithville Elementary is one of 343 schools to be awarded a grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority, in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc., a TVA retiree organization, to develop science, technology, engineering, and math education programs for students that will inspire interest in STEM-related fields.
Citing specific projects or programs they hoped to implement, educators from across TVA’s seven-state region applied for grants of up to $5,000.
“This grant will help us offer hands-on activities and programs for students that develop skills that can help solve real-world problems,” said Beth Cantrell, the computer teacher who wrote the grant application. “We know that opportunities in STEM fields are the jobs of the future and TVA’s commitment to STEM education will allow us to begin preparing our students for those careers.”
Schools who are awarded grants must receive their power from a local power company served by TVA. Smithville Elementary is served by Smithville Electric System.