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Smithville Elementary would like to recognize our Teacher of the Month for April, Mrs. Tina Gash. 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. Gash's many compliments from her coworkers include:
"Mrs. Tina is very friendly and very helpful."
"She is always so kind and caring. She is always a soft speaker to her peers and students. She strives to help all her children!"
"What's not to love about Ms. Tina Gash! She is always so sweet, kind and very helpful with anything. What you see, is what you get. She is the real deal."
"Very sweet and great RTI teacher."
"Mrs. Gash is a fantastic teacher! She is patient and kind to her students and always helpful to her fellow teachers and staff. She will be missed!"
"I can't say enough positive things about Mrs. Gash. She is an exceptional teacher, friend and mentor. My child was blessed to be in her last class of first graders. I am forever thankful for the strong foundation she gave to him. She will be greatly missed around SES, but it's time for her to be Nina full-time!"
"Mrs. Gash is a joy to be around she is such a caring teacher!"
"Mrs. Gash is an amazing teacher, person, and friend. She always has the best interest of the students in mind, and does a phenomenal job."

Congratulations Mrs. Gash, and thank you for your many years of service and dedication to Smithville Elementary. Enjoy your upcoming retirement, you will be greatly missed!

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 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.