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Ms. Carpenter
Hello! I am Tamara Carpenter and I am the Art Teacher at SSE. I came to South Smithfield Elementary back in 1998, to start the art program. I am a graduate of North Georgia College, where I recieved my BS in Art Education (K-12).
I currently live in Smithfield. I have three grown sons and a cat.
I love art and I love children so I think teaching art is perfect!!
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JCPS Preschool Applications Open Now
Johnston County Public Schools 2022-2023 Preschool Applications are ready for your students that will be 3 or 4 years old on August 31, 2022. North Carolina does not have universal Preschool, therefore you do have to apply and qualify for one of our Preschool slots.ย
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Art to Remember Sale Going on Now!
Our annual Art to Remember Sale is going on now! Purchase custom printed keepsakes that preserve your child's artwork. This also supports our art education program here at SSE! Students are bringing home order forms this week. Orders are due March 16!
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South Smithfield Elementary Partners with West Smithfield Elementary to Support Smithfield Rescue Mission
SSE is partnering with West Smithfield Elementary to support the Smithfield Rescue Mission's "Turkeytastic Thanksgiving Outreach".
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3rd Grade CogAT Testing November 8-19
During the weeks of November 8-19, third grade students in Johnston County Public Schools will be administered the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). The purpose of this test is to give the teachers and administrators additional information to help assess the educational needs of your child.
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Do You Want to Learn More About the IB PYP Program at SSE?
South Smithfield Elemementary is currently a candidate to become an IB (International Baccalaureate) PYP (Primary Years Program). Our IB Coordinator has put together a video that explains the program and how our students will benefit from this world renowned program....
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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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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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School Menus - Breakfast and Lunch
School menus will no longer be printed and sent home with students. Click here to see monthly menus.
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Class of 2022 Graduation Dates
Johnston County Public Schools is pleased to announce graduation ceremony dates for our traditional high schools for the 2021-2022 school year. For questions regarding a specific ceremony, please contact the specific school.
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2022 Growth Needs Update
Johnston County Public Schools Chief of Facilities and Construction Brooks Moore presented the 2022 Growth Needs Update to the Johnston County Board of Education at their March meeting.
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JCPS to Utilize New Website for Bus Updates
Our district is launching a new portion of our website to further communicate bus delays and replacements with our families. We encourage those who have a student who utilizes our transportation to get to or from school to visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us/busdelays for updates on our school bus routes beginning Tuesday, January 18.
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JC Board of Education approves 2022 JCPS salary schedule
The Johnston County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the 2022 Johnston County Public Schools salary schedule at their regularly scheduled Dec. 14 meeting.
