Principal Update
Important Dates
May 12: School Advisory Meeting
May 25: No School - Memorial Day
May 29: K-5 Field Day Celebration
June 03 - SY27 PreK Registration & Parent Meeting
June 05: Preschool Field Day Celebration
June 08: Q4 PRIDE & Honor Roll Assembly
June 08: 5th Grade EOY Celebration of Success
June 09: Last Day of School/Early Release @ 1100
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Smith ES Parents and Sponsors,
Congratulations, we made it through the Literacy Summative Assessment. Thank you to the PTO who is sponsored a popsicle party for the entire school after the testing is completed.
Kindergarten through 4th grade parents received an email this week about a pilot program we are launching this summer. Our Host Nation Summer Enrichment Program will provide a four-day, Monday through Thursday, one week in June and one week in July for students who will complete Kindergarten through 4th grade this school year. Limited enrollment and eligibility rules apply. See the parent letter attached to the Principal email for more information.
The School Advisory Committee for the 2025/2026 School Year is Chairman, Mr. George Clevenger, and Vice Chairman, Mr. Luke Holthus, and our faculty representative Ms. Angela Hollingshead. The fourth quarter SAC meetings is scheduled for May 12, 2026. If you have concerns or questions you wish to be added to the SAC agenda, please send an email to sacsmithes@gmail.com
Yearbooks on SALE NOW - online through May 25, 2026. Thank you to the Yearbook Club for working the entire school year to create such a wonderful memoir for families and students to enjoy for years to come and a reminder the wonderful experiences at Smith ES this school year. Click here to access the ability to purchase your hardcover SY26 Smith ES Yearbook for $40 available only online. For more information reach out to Ms. Renee.Stotz@dodea.edu the Yearbook Club Sponsor.
Field Day Volunteers needed for Friday, May 29th. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering for this exciting full day annual celebration event, please reach out to Mr. Jawann.Jackson@dodea.edu who is the event POC.
PreK Registration is currently open for SY2026/2027. If you have or know of a new student who will turn 4 years old on or before September 01, 2026, then this student would be eligible for PreKindergarten at Smith ES. Please share the Flyer on the right side of this newsletter, and the QR code for registration at the bottom right corner of click on the online registration using the ASPEN Parent Portal. We will host a PreK Parent Meeting and Registration Seminar on June 03, 2026 in the cafeteria. Additional flyers are avaialble in the main office, please post them and distribute them in your command for incoming families.
2026-2027 Spring Re-registration! Thank you to our registrar, Ms. Covey for such great progress toward 100% completed Re-registrations, but we still need some parents to log into the ASPEN Parent Portal and re-register for next school year. If you have not yet re-registered, Please help us by taking a few minutes online to submit your re-registration documents. Parents must submit a re-registration to indicate whether each student is staying in DoDEA or leaving their current location. The information collected during re-registration will be used to determine each student's continued eligibility, as well as plan staffing and resource needs for the coming school year. We will be meeting to level classrooms and staffing needs based on the number of completed re-registrations beginning on May, 01, 2026.
After your re-registration submission has been reviewed, the School Registrar will contact you if additional information is required. Note: If the student is enrolled on a space available basis, the school will contact you for additional requirements. Re-registration is not confirmation that space is available for the next school year.
The acceleration date for PCSing families is May 08, 2026. If your family is PCSing and you wish to participate in the Accelerated Withdrawal program please send a copy of your PCSing Orders to SmithES.Registrar@dodea.edu so we can ensure your records are ready to smoothly transition your students to their new school.
Absences are now tracked by our school registrar. Parents and sponsors can still record a student absence by phone or you can simply send an email to SmithES.Registrar@dodea.edu by 0830 to record a student's absence for the day. If your student is absent or tardy past 0900 without prior notification you may receive an email requesting information confirming your student's absence. Thank you for your patience while we update our systems and refine our procedures.
Parents can update your emergency contact information, updated orders, housing letters, or request records prior to your PCS by emailing SmithES.Registrar@dodea.edu or upload these documents to the DODEA Student Information System, or ASPEN Parent Portal https://dodeasis.myfollett.com/aspen/logon.do. Call the main office if you need help with your account login/password.
Congratulations, the PTO has elected a volunteer board for SY26/27. The new board President, Ms. Raina Vaughn, Vice President, Ms. Serena Castellanos, Secretary, Mr. Luke Holthus, Treasurer, Ms. Dosha Salyers, Charter Representative, Ms. Gallia Holthus, Publicist, Ms. April Tovar, and Volunteer Coordinator, Ms. Vanessa Przybylinski. Please check out the PTO Facebook page for more information concerning events and how to volunteer with the PTO.
The garrison reminds us all to maintain strict Operations Security (OPSEC) on all personal and professional social media is mission essential. Information that may seem harmless can have severe consequences. Pause before you post. If you see something suspicious, report it immediately to local law enforcement off post at 110, or on post to Military Police at +49 611-143-541-7008. You can also make a report to the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz security team at https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/j7VryiMv4g. Again, Please refer to the Principal Update Link email for sponsored event times and locations.
Working at Smith ES:
Educational Aides (SPED) https://www.usajobs.gov/job/863930700
Educational Aide / Educational Aide (Sure Start) / Educational Aide (Kindergarten) https://www.usajobs.gov/job/863940500
Educational Aide (Prekindergarten), https://www.usajobs.gov/job/863941300 (Both part-time 30hrs & Full-time 70hours positions use the same link)
Substitute, https://www.usajobs.gov/job/862978500
Please make sure your USAJobs.gov application online indicates your desire to work in the Baumholder area. If your name does not appear on the USAJobs.gov referral list, you will not be eligible for hire. If you or someone you know is interested in working as a substitute teacher at Smith ES, please log into USAJobs.gov and apply today.
Go Bulldogs.
Richard Dye
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Smith ES Students Celebrate MOMC with a Special Movie Night
The event gave military‑connected students a chance to relax, connect with friends, and celebrate their resilience. With popcorn in hand and plenty of excitement in the air, students followed the adventures of the beloved half‑dog, half‑police‑officer hero on the big screen.
Smith ES and AAFES worked together to make the night memorable, highlighting the strength and spirit of military families. It was a simple but meaningful way to honor the young heroes of the community and close out MOMC with joy.
2026 Smith ES MOMC Assembly & Celebrations
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School Procedures
DoWEA School Dress Code
Students MUST wear:
- Tops with sleeves (sleeveless tops/dresses are permitted for school sponsored formal events such as prom)
- Solid clothing (not transparent or translucent) that fully covers the top and bottom from armpit to mid-thigh
- Shoes (shoes must be safe for the school environment)
- Bedroom slippers shall not be worn, except for school activities approved by the principal
- Open toe shoes with a strap across the heel are allowed
Students CANNOT wear clothing with:
- Language or images promoting violence
- Language or images that depict, promote, or advocate the illegal use or sale of drugs, alcohol or tobacco products; violent conduct; curse words; pornography; that contain threats or expressions which are violent, discriminatory, lewd or obscene; or that advocate or promote any other illegal item or activity or the use of same
- Derogatory speech and/or imagery that targets groups based on race/color, ethnicity/national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Headgear that obscures the face (except as a religious observance or health purpose); clothing items with hoods attached can be worn but must not cover the head
* Teachers/courses can require certain attire as part of the curriculum (for example: physical education, culinary) that may include specific dress
* DoWEA issued athletic uniforms and athletic practice attire outside of the DoWEA school dress code is permitted when worn by participants during athletic practices and sports events
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| Name | Position Details | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Registrar | Registrar | +49 (0)6317-106-6062 |
