Smith's Knightly News
May 28, 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
KNIGHTS +
We are looking forward to sharing the Compassion projects next Friday, June 2nd during Knights+. Students will need to be ready to share their project with their Knights+ group. They will not have time to work on their presentation during the Knights+ time. Below are a few things that they need to include in their presentation. Students can be creative with what type of presentation they want to do (Power Point, Keynote, Poster Board, Canva, Google Slides...). Please have your child talk to any of their teachers if they have questions.
Thanks!
What is your project?
Why did you choose this project?
Steps you took to complete the project
Pictures, videos, or any other artifacts that show you implementing your project
SCHOLASTIC BOGO FREE BOOK FAIR
Dear Smith Families,
We are gearing up for our Scholastic Buy One Get One Free Book Fair to be held in the media center on June 6-8! Please see the attached Parent Letter from Mrs. Chatel that will tell you all about our fair.
Would you like to volunteer to help at the cash register during the Book Fair? If you already have your volunteer background check form on file for this year, please use this link to sign up for a time slot. We have a few slots left to fill:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4faca92daafa7-bogo#/
Visit our Book Fair Homepage to set up an eWallet for your child.
Any questions, please contact Mrs. Chatel at cchatel@troy.k12.mi.us
7th GRADERS - SIGN UP FOR NEXT YEAR'S DC TRIP!
TSD Summer Learning Lab Opportunity
PICTURES FROM THIS WEEK:
CIVIL WAR BASEBALL
Mrs. Casko’s and Mrs. Sebastian’s 8th grade U.S. History classes wrapped up their Civil War unit with some baseball this week. We had a special guest, former Smith teacher Glenn Rexer, help for two days. Day 1- included a lesson on the history of baseball and terminology used during the Civil War. A few classes went outside to gather our bats (sticks) just like they would as a part of camp life during the Civil War. Day 2- students volunteered to be the hurler (pitcher), outfielders known as scouts, or fans who were called standees. Students played the game using a ball made of a golf ball wrapped in yarn and duct tape. Students couldn’t use mitts, had to pitch under hand and couldn’t steal or lead off the bases. It was a fun-filled day with great weather and lots of laughs. Surprisingly, many students have never played a game of baseball. So, some learned a little bit more than we expected.
History is always more fun when it can be hands on. Check out some pictures captured from the day.
Smith Pep Assembly
The Pistons Flight Crew entertained our students this past Thursday at our final pep assembly of the year! Thank you to former Smith and Troy High graduate, Aaron Smith, who works as the Director of Youth Engagement & Development for the Detroit Pistons for spending some time talking with students during the assembly!
GRADUATION YARD SIGN PICK UP!
8TH GRADE PROMOTION
TROY HIGH FALL SPORTS TROYOUTS
HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS
TROY HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR
The Colt's Corner
ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR
Troy Athens School Store
IA EAST HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR
IA East Spirit Wear Store
MAY 31
- 3:05pm - Intramural Track Practice
- 3:15pm - 7th & 8th Track Practice County Qualifiers (Jersey turn in)
JUN 1
- County Track Meet@ Clarkston HS
- 11:30am - PTO Bake Sale
- 11:30am - Troy Cheer Team Visit During 8th Grade Lunches
- 3:10pm - Green Team (Rm 2)
LUNCH DELIVERY REMINDER
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...
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