Fall Newsletter from the PTA President

Dear SMES Community,

As the newly elected PTA President, I'm thrilled to greet all of you at the start of what promises to be an exciting and memorable school year!  

First and foremost, I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the incredible work of our outgoing PTA President, Charlotte Lukas. Under her leadership, our PTA reached new heights, paving the way for growth, community engagement, and abundant enthusiasm. Charlotte, from all of us: a heartfelt thank you. Your dedication and tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed, and your legacy continues to inspire us.

With the days getting shorter and nights getting cooler, I can't help but feel a bubbling excitement for the Fall and the beginning of school. We have a rich calendar of events lined up that will not only engage our children but also foster a deeper connection amongst parents, teachers, and the community.  Our aim is to create moments that our children and families will cherish and remember for years to come.

Your involvement is what fuels the PTA's success, and together, we can make this year a phenomenal one. Whether you're a returning member or new to the PTA family, your voice, ideas, and energy are invaluable. Let's join hands, share our insights, and work collaboratively to support our school's mission and the holistic development of every child.  Annual membership and volunteering is how we serve our community.   Please, please renew or sign up at: https://stonemillpta.membershiptoolkit.com

Here's to a year filled with learning, laughter, and community spirit! 🌟. Check out a preview of what we have lined up in the next few weeks:

First Day of School Meet and Greet - Monday 9:30A - 10A - For the first day of school, fellow PTA Board members and I will be hosting parents with coffee and doughnuts after the start of the school day from 9:30-10 am in front of the School.  Swing by and say hi!

NEXT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st - 5:30 - 7:30pm - Back to School Picnic - Join us for Let us start the school year off with a fun-filled JAM with DJ, games, an inflatable ninja course, food, and plenty of FUN! 

Back to School Night & PTA Meeting #1 - 6:30 - 8:30pm
- Join us in person and on Zoom as we kick off the year with our firstfull PTA meeting and Back to School Night with Administration & Teachers.  We'll celebrate our successes from last year, talk about ideas for next year, and vote in our 2023/24 Budget. 

PTA Member Family Movie Night - Friday, October 13 - 6:30 - 8:30pm A refreshed program for this year, we will be hosting an evening in-person Movie Night on the SMES Playground complete with popcorn and available treats for purchase.  Admission will be limited.  PTA members may reserve space in advance.  More information to come!

Wooton Cluster Fall Festival - Saturday, October 14 - 11am - 4pm - Wooton High School.  More information at: https://www.woottonptsa.org/clusterfallfestival

Please feel free to email me with questions/comments/suggestions at president.smespta@gmail.com.

See you at Stone Mill ES!

Omid Jahanbin

2023-2024 SMES PTA President