Smith's Knightly News
Smith Middle School
Mission: The purpose of Smith Middle School is to ensure learning for all members of our school community.
Website: https://smith.troy.k12.mi.us/
Location: 5835 Donaldson Drive, Troy, MI 48085
Phone: (248) 823- 4700
DECEMBER 2, 2023
MONDAY - DEC 4
- 7:15am - IM Boys Basketball
- 1:00pm - IA East Counselors Meeting with Interested Students
- 3:05pm - Quiz Bowl
- 3:10pm - 7th & 8th Boys Basketball Practice
- 3:10pm - Smith Caring Club Service Activity (Media Center)
- 3:10pm - International Club (Rm 35)
- 3:15pm - Math Club (Rm 9)
- 3:30pm - Competitive Cheer
TUESDAY - DEC 5
- 2:00pm - Smith Pep Assembly (7 Period Day)
- 3:05pm - History Club (Room 21)
- 3:10pm - Homework Help (Room 28)
- 3:15pm - Math Club (Rm 9)
- 3:30pm - Competitive Cheer Practice
- 3:45pm - 7th & 8th Boys Basketball Game vs Larson @ Home
WEDNESDAY - DEC 6
Early Release Day - Classes end at 1:33pm
- 7:15am - IM Boys Basketball
- 3:30pm - Competitive Cheer Practice
- 7:00pm - Smith Orchestra Winter Concert
THURSDAY - DEC 7
- Start of Hanukkah
- 3:05pm - Chess Club (Rm 7)
- 3:10pm - Homework Help Club (Rm 28)
- 4:00pm - 7th & 8th Boys Basketball vs Avondale (Home)
- 4:15pm - Competitive Cheer Practice
FRIDAY - DEC 8
- 7:30am - Knights of the Month Breakfast (Rm 11)
- 3:10pm - 7th & 8th Gr Boys Basketball Practice
- 5:30pm - Troy High Cheer Competition
SATURDAY - DEC 9
- Quiz Bowl Tournament at Catholic Central High School
Good Luck!
Dec 11: PTO Meeting (6:00-7:00pm)
Dec 13: Smith Bands Holiday Concert (7:00pm)
Dec 15: 6th Grade Field Trip to Henry Ford Museum
Dec 15: Smith Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams at Royal Oak Beaumont (8:00pm)
Dec 15 - 20: 7th Gr Vision Testing
Dec 20: Knights+ 7 Period Day
Dec 22 – Jan 7: No School, Winter Break
TSD's MLK Day of Service Fleece Donation
2024-2025 WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP
SMITH PTO HOLIDAY DONATIONS
THE SMITH PTO IS COLLECTING DONATIONS TO PURCHASE EACH SMITH STAFF MEMBER A GIFT CARD FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
DONATE AS MUCH OR AS LITTLE AS YOU'D LIKE. DETAILS BELOW.
SMITH CARING CREW OPPORTUNITIES
TSD INCLUSIVE
The Troy School District has launched a new monthly newsletter, "TSD Inclusive", that features a range of articles and information celebrating the diversity of our schools and opportunities to build a more inclusive community. Here is the link to the November edition: https://www.smore.com/2fctm
TROY HIGH BAND BOOSTERS INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25TH 7PM
The Troy High Band Boosters would like to invite 7th and 8th grade students (and their parents/guardians) to attend their Informational Open House on Thursday, January 25th at 7:00pm in the Troy High Auditorium. This program is designed to give students who are considering registering for Band or Color Guard during their high school years more information to assist them in the decision making process. An overview of the Band and Color Guard programs will be presented. Current TC band members and boosters will be on hand to answer questions about the band and color guard programs. To RSVP for this event Control/Click on the following link:
https://forms.gle/ZN1gcKt1GLr2cEWR7
Questions regarding this program can be directed to thbb_president@troycoltbands.org
JOIN THE IA EAST CLASS OF 2028
The application to join the International Academy East Class of 2028 is now open! Our 90 day application window will close on January 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
We will be having an informational night for all new families interested in applying on Wednesday, January 10 from 6-7:30pm at IA East. (Located at 1291 Torpey Drive). This event is open to both students and families and will include tours, Q&A, and general information about our program of study.
BOOK FAIR SUCCESS!
Thank you to all the parents that donated their time to work at the Smith book fair this year! It was a big success. We had lots of shoppers all week and matched our students up with some great new books!
SMITH HOMEWORK HELP CLUB
All 6th - 8th grade students are welcome to attend Homework Help Club, meeting most Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Mrs. Bell supervises the sessions and high school students from Troy High and IA East will be available to provide tutoring and homework support.
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...