Carroll Smith Elementary School

CSE/Black History Program Celebrating Culture at Carroll Smith Elementary! Today was a day filled with pride, rhythm, and a whole lot of culture at Carroll Smith Elementary! Our Black History Program, aptly named "It's a Culture Thing," brought together students, staff, and families for an unforgettable experience. Fashion Show Extravaganza: The stage came alive with a dazzling display of styles, colors, and creativity as our students showcased the beauty and diversity of our culture. Fashion, after all, is a vibrant expression of who we are! CSE Steppers Stepping for Our Culture: The CSE Steppers captivated us with their rhythmic and energetic performance, stepping to the beat of our rich heritage. A dance of unity and celebration that truly echoed the spirit of our culture. Tributes to Our Culture: We took a moment to honor and pay tribute to the luminaries who have paved the way. Inspirational stories and heartfelt messages resonated, reminding us of the strength and resilience deeply embedded in our culture. Motivational Message by Tyneisha Reed: A huge thank you to Tyneisha Reed for gracing us with a special motivational message. Your words ignited inspiration and encouragement, uplifting everyone present. Remembering the Music of Our Culture: The beats, melodies, and rhythms that have shaped generations were celebrated today. A musical journey through time, connecting us to the heart and soul of our culture. Star Academy Art Exhibition: Adding another layer of creativity, the talented students from Star Academy displayed their artwork, turning the event into a visual feast that celebrated the diversity of artistic expression. Capture the Moments: Relive the magic and share your favorite moments from today's event. View the full photo gallery https://photos.app.goo.gl/NgwME8KPwhmc74WE9 A huge round of applause to everyone who contributed to making "It's a Culture Thing" a resounding success. Let's carry this spirit of celebration, unity, and pride in our culture throughout the year! #brickbybrick

CSE/Black History Program REMINDER: Carroll Smith Elementary presents its Black History Program on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 9:00 am (1st and 2nd grades) and 1:00pm (3red and 4th grades). Come out and help CSE students and staff celebrate through fashion, music, dance, tributes and motivational messages. #brickbybrick

CSE/Family Literacy Night You are invited to attend CSE's Family Literacy Night, March 5, 2024, beginning at 5:00-6:30 PM. Be sure to be on time so that you do not miss out on the fun, games, prizes and snacks for CSE students. Come see your teachers dressed as book characters!! #brickbybrick

CSE/ATLAS Assessment CSE 3rd and 4th Grade students will take their ATLAS Writing Assessment on March 5, 2024. Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest the night before and on time the day of testing. Students need to arrive by 7:30 to eat breakfast and report to class. They can earn Seminole Bucks for being present , on time, focused, and engaged during the testing session. We are so proud of the growth CSE students have achieved this year. Now is the time to show everyone else by doing your best on the test!! #brickbybrick

CSE/Congratulations We are pleased to share with you the OEP Grade-Level Ranking Report for Osceola. In 2022-23, 4th grade students in Carroll Smith Elementary demonstrated greater growth in math than 4th graders in 90% of Arkansas schools. Congratulations on all the hard work CSE! #brickbybrick

Spring Break Osceola School District will be out for Spring Break March 13-22, 2024. Students will return to school on Monday, March 25, 2024. #brickbybrick

CSE/ NED's Mindset Mission Carroll Smith Elementary students enjoy an interactive performance with the entertaining character NED. NED stands for: Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best!! NED uses storytelling, illusions, and yoyo tricks to teach students valuable lessons along an entertaining journey. Thank you Mrs. Erika Thomas for bringing NED to CSE! #brickbybrick

CSE/i-Ready Celebration Something to celebrate at Carroll Smith Elementary! CSE recognized 177 students showing growth on their i-Ready Diagnostic Test. We are so proud of your achievements!! #brickbyrick

CSE/i-Ready Celebration Something to celebrate at Carroll Smith Elementary! CSE recognized 177 students showing growth on their i-Ready Diagnostic Test. We are so proud of your achievements!! #brickbyrick

Parent Teacher Conference Osceola School District will have Parent Teacher Conference on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Conferences will begin at 10:00am, with the last conference scheduled at 5:30pm. Schools will break for lunch at the following times: ALE - 12:00-12:30 North - 1:00-1:30 CSE - 1:30-2:00 OMS - 2:00-2:30 We look forward to seeing you for Parent Teacher Conferences! As a reminder, there will be no school on Thursday, February 15, Only Osceola High School will attend on February 16, and no school on Monday, February 19, 2024 for Presidents' Day. #brickbybrick

CSE/iReady Celebration Carroll Smith Elementary recently celebrated students achieving grade level or significant growth on the iReady Diagnostic Test. The students enjoyed music, snacks, and time with friends in appreciation for all their hard work to meet or exceed their individual goals. Way to go CSE! #brickbybrick

CSE/iReady Celebration Carroll Smith Elementary recently celebrated students achieving grade level or significant growth on the iReady Diagnostic Test. The students enjoyed music, snacks, and time with friends in appreciation for all their hard work to meet or exceed their individual goals. Way to go CSE! #brickbybrick

CSE/Counselor's Week Carroll Smith Elementary celebrates our counselor, Mrs. Thomas, during National School Counseling Week. We appreciate all she does for students and staff every day. Thank you, Mrs. Thomas!! #brickbybrick

CSE/Math Night CSE staff, students, and their families enjoyed 100th day of school games and activities during Math Night. A big thank you to the parents that attended making the night a huge success. #brickbybrick

Parent Teacher Conference Osceola School District will have Parent Teacher Conference on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Conferences will begin at 10:00am, with the last conference scheduled at 5:30pm. Schools will break for lunch at the following times: ALE - 12:00-12:30 North - 1:00-1:30 CSE - 1:30-2:00 OMS - 2:00-2:30 We look forward to seeing you for Parent Teacher Conferences! As a reminder, there will be no school on Thursday, February 15, Only Osceola High School will attend on February 16, and no school on Monday, February 19, 2024 for Presidents' Day. #brickbybrick

CSE/January Student of the Month Carroll Smith Elementary celebrated January Students of the Month will lunch and cupcakes. CSE is so proud of these students and the leadership they show each day in their classrooms. Congratulations!! #brickbybrick

CSE/January Student of the Month Carroll Smith Elementary celebrated January Students of the Month will lunch and cupcakes. CSE is so proud of these students and the leadership they show each day in their classrooms. Congratulations!! #brickbybrick

Survey for 24-25 School Calendar With the beginning of 2024 here, it is time to start thinking about a new school year. Osceola School District values your input and would like your thoughts on the proposed calendar options for 2024-2025 school calendar. There are four options for the school calendar posted in the survey. Please take a few minutes to look over the options and take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y2JB3CT The survey will close on February 7, 2024 at 12:00 pm

CSE/100th Day Carroll Smith Elementary celebrated the 100th Day of School Tuesday, January 30th. Students designed shirts and posters showing 100 in various ways. #brickbybrick

CSE/Math Night Thank you to CSE Student Ambassadors that assisted parents, students, and staff during "Math is Snow Much Fun" Family Night. #brickbybrick