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Mrs. Amanda Lee
Hi, My name is Amanda Lee. I am excited to be your childล 5th grade teacher for the 2017-2018 school year. This will be my 2nd year teaching at South Smithfield Elementary, but my 14th year teaching in JCS. My husband, and I have a six year old little girl named Savannah who will be in 1st grade at SSE this year and almost 4 year old son named Matthew. We also have a Cockapoo name Toby who is 14 years old. I have lived in Johnston County all of my life and attended JCS schools as a student. I look forward to building relationships and watching your child grow academically, physically, and socially this year.
I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education in 2003 from East Carolina University.
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School Pictures - September 22 and 25
Good news! School Picture Day is coming soon. Donโt miss this opportunity to capture this yearโs memory. Lifetouch will be at our school on Tuesday, September 22 and Friday, September 25. Pictures will be by APPOINTMENT ONLY and must be scheduled online with Lifetouch
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Progress Reports Parent Letters
Progress Reports will be sent electronically this year. Click here to read the parent letter.
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Virtual Parent Information Sessions with Teachers
Each grade level will have their own designated time to hear from their child's teachers, learn about parent expectations to help with virtual learning and ask any questions you may have. This is a great opportunity to chat with your child's teacher in a virtual setting!
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Check out our School Counselors' Website
Our school counselors here at South Smithfield Elementary, Ms. April Gibson (K-2) and Ms. Jennifer Whitlock (3-5) have an abundance of resources available to help students, parents and famliies during this time. They have created their own website with a virtual classroom, activities and resources.
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Free Breakfast and Lunch for ALL students for 2020-2021 School Year
South Smithfield Elementary will open for curbside service for meal pickups on August 17th. The lunch service time is 11:00am-12:00 pm Monday through Friday
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Teacher Information and Orientation
We are working hard to finalize class rosters, schedules and other important information. On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, you will receive a phone call from your child's teacher for the 2020/2021 school year.
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Dolphins Have Talent - Online Talent Show
South Smithfield Elementary Dolphins have talent! Check out the online version of our annual talent show "Dolphins Have Talent - 2020 Home Edition"
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Calendar and Report Card Update
As the school year comes to a close, please note that JCPS meal service will now operate at 9 sites during the summer months, rather than the previous 14. Summer meal service will begin Monday, June 1. Curbside meals will be served Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Benson Middle, Clayton Middle, Four Oaks Elementary, North Johnston Middle, Princeton Elementary, Selma Elementary, Smithfield-Selma High, West Clayton Elementary, and West Smithfield Elementary.
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Free Preschool for Four Year Olds Through the NC Pre_K
Attention parents of 4-year-olds: Are you interested in your child attending a free preschool program? The NC PreK program is designed to provide 4-year-old children with positive early learning experiences that support their development and prepare them for Kindergarten.
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JCPS Remote Learning Update and End of Year Plans
Please click here for more information from Johnston County Public Schools regarding updates on remote learning and end of the year plans.
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Principal's Message
School may be closed but learning for our dynamic dolphins is not! Our teachers remain committed to providing learning opportunities for your students until the end of May as we still value the importance of continued academic experiences. Please click for more information...
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Access SSE's Virtual Library
Did you know that SSE has a Virtual Library? Click here to accces the "Dolphin Cove." an online resource with access to electronic books, read a louds, virtual field trips and more!
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Check out our Newsletters
Stay informed with what's happening at South Smithfield Elementary with our schoolwide newsletter, Dolphin Digest, and our grade level newsletters, Dynamic Dolphins Gazette...
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JC Board of Education approves new back to school plan
The Johnston County Board of Education approved a back to school plan at a special called session on Thursday, Sept. 25.
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Important Information on Progress Reports, PowerSchool Parent Portal Access, and the Census
Progress Report dates will be shared by individual schools. It is essential to activate PowerSchool Parent Portal in order to review your childโs academic progress, school attendance, and to stay informed...
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Free curbside meal service to operate at 23 school sites
Beginning Tuesday, September 8, JCPS will operate its curbside meal service at only its elementary school sites. Students in all grade levels can receive a meal from any of the 23 elementary school sites at no cost...
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JCPS to Produce Dashboard of COVID-19 Incidents
Johnston County Public Schools has begun posting the number of confirmed, school-related COVID-19 cases that are reported to us by the Johnston County Health Department. This will give families and staff more information about how the pandemic is impacting the school system.
