Smith's Knightly News
March 24, 2023
Smith Middle School
Mission: The purpose of Smith Middle School is to ensure learning for all members of our school community.
Vision: Smith will be a safe environment where diversity is embraced, and the needs of the whole child are met through innovation and collaboration. With the resources available, the Smith community will strive to provide an engaging, challenging academic experience, while promoting a balance between emotional, academic, and social needs, contributing to the success of all students.
Email: rbrinks@troy.k12.mi.us
Website: https://smith.troy.k12.mi.us/
Location: 5835 Donaldson Drive, Troy, MI, USA
Phone: (248) 823- 4700
2023 FESTIVAL OF CULTURES WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
TROY SUPPORT STAFF OF THE YEAR
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO AT SMITH!
iPad Updates - Action Required
Please make sure that your iPad operating system is up-to-date with the latest version. To check for and install iOS updates, please do the following:
Go to Settings > General > Software Update. If an update is available, please install it. If the iPad is up-to-date, a message will be displayed with the current version and “iPadOS is up to date”.
Thank you!
MARCH IS READING MONTH!
Troybery author videos, postcards to Baker students with book recommendations, mystery readers, and a book swap with donations have been part of the March’s Reading Month fun at Smith. Keep enjoying reading over spring break!
Celebrating Ramadan
Best,
Ryan Brinks
PSAT Testing - April 12
The PSAT 8 test will take place on Wednesday, April 12. When we return from break, students will be given a PSAT student guide. This guide outlines test-taking strategies, examples questions, and directions. Below are a few general reminders to keep in mind as we approach test day:
- The PSAT for all 8th-grade students will take place at Smith Middle School on Wednesday, April 12.
- The PSAT is administered each spring to 8th, 9th, and 10th graders and the SAT is administered to 11th graders. The PSAT 8 provides students and families with a baseline of current SAT skills and is also used by the state to measure our school's overall academic performance. The PSAT 8 score is not something that is reported to colleges or other institutions.
- Students who go to Troy High School for their 1st hour will be excused that morning and should report to Smith by 8:19am.
- All students taking the test must report to their testing location (most will be in the gym) by 8:19am. Students will be informed of their testing location before the test day.
- Students should bring number two pencils and a calculator with them to test (if your child is not sure about their calculator, please ask their math teacher).
- Students must store all of their personal belongings in their lockers prior to entering their testing location. No phones, backpacks, iPads, etc. will be allowed into the testing room.
- Students can bring a water bottle which must be placed under their seat when not in use.
- After taking the PSAT students will eat lunch and then attend 4th, 5th, and 6th hours. Dismissal time will still be 3:03pm.
8th GRADE COMPOSITE PHOTO ORDER FORMS
ORDER FORMS ARE PRE-PRINTED WITH THE STUDENT'S NAME. YOU ONLY NEED TO RETURN THE ORDER ENVELOPE TO THE OFFICE.
8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP
8TH GRADE PROMOTION
SCHOOL SALES AND FUNDRAISERS
LUNCH DELIVERY REMINDER
Key-2-Coding!
EARLY PICK-UP REMINDER
NO STUDENT PICK-UP AFTER 2:45PM
Please remember that we ask that parents do not pick students up after 2:45pm unless it is a true emergency. If you have an appointment to get to, please pick students up before 2:45pm.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Please take a moment to review the drop-off / pick-up map below. We are seeing some specific issues in the parking lot that we want to bring to your attention.
- The middle lane is for drop-off / pick-up only. Please do not park in that row. Pulling in and out of the parking spots is slowing down drop-off and creating dangerous situations for students and vehicles.
- If you are going to park your car for drop-off / pick-up, please use the third row of parking spots highlighted in below in blue.
- Please do not drop students off at the Martell/Cotswold intersection.
Thank you for your continued patience and attention to safety as we have over 600 students entering and exiting our school every day!
We have a great online spirit wear store with a number of new modern styles and items for purchase. You can either pick them up or utilize the option of having your orders delivered directly to your home for a small fee.
Click on the link below to check out the wide variety of styles and prints.
https://smithknights.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Below is a sample of the logo choices for most items...
Smith Middle School Daily Time Schedule
Smith Middle School Bell Times Schedule
Smith Middle School Cell Phone Policy
Smith Middle School Twitter - @SMITHKNIGHTS
Feel free to follow the great things happening at Smith Middle School on Twitter. We often share pictures from our school day, highlight student work and classroom activities, and celebrations.