Smith's Knightly News
DECEMBER 10, 2022
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
REMINDER...
SMITH HISTORY CLUB
The Smith History Club started this past week and we had a great turn out. It’s not too late to join. We meet every Tuesday in room 21 from 3:05-4:00. Feel free to stop by. See the flyers in the hallway with the Schoology code for our group.
READING ROCKSTAR
Aahana, 6th grader, set a personal reading goal to read 100 books from January 1st until December 31st for the 2022 year. She reached her goal on December 9th fittingly in her ELA class.
WINTER SPORTS PHOTOS
WINTER SPORTS CONCESSIONS
Hi Smith Families!
We would like to offer concessions at our home sporting events this winter. In order to do this, we need volunteers who will sell the concessions at each event. The concessions will be provided on one cart that can be rolled out to the table to be sold. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4eabad22a4f49-winter
We appreciate your support!
Thank you, Smith PTO
SMITH FTC ROBOTICS
We are happy to share that all four Smith Robotics teams have qualified to The FTC (First Tech Challenge) Michigan State championship!
Three of our teams, Team #13462 Digital Owls, Team#15256 Techno Nights, and Team 17066 Cirtronics will compete in the Michigan State Championship - SE Competition on Friday Dec. 9 and Saturday Dec.10 at Macomb Community College.
Team # 15182 Magmatrons will compete in the Michigan State Championship -NW competition on Friday Dec. 16 and Saturday Dec.17 at Calvin University.
WE WISH ALL FOUR OF OUR TEAMS GOOD LUCK IN THEIR COMPETITIONS!
UPCOMING PARENTING PROGRAM
Mrs. Chatel, our media specialist, is excited to announce the 23rd annual Troybery Reading program book list. We have an excellent field of 32 titles this year, all books published in 2021 and recommended by Troy media specialists, students, and teachers. You can access the list here, which includes links to publishers’ summaries of the books: http://bit.ly/troybery2023 Students can check out the books from our media center, from the Troy Public Library, or on our Sora ebook app.
The Troybery list is known for having a variety of books reflecting our students’ diverse interests, age levels, and backgrounds. Our goal is to promote a love for reading in our students. We encourage students to participate in our program by reading however many they would like and by voting for their favorites. Mrs. Chatel is happy to work with your child to find the “just right” book for them from the list.
A Troybery book could be an excellent choice if you are looking for a gift idea this holiday season. Your child will hear a presentation in the upcoming weeks about the Troybery program and our exciting selections.
You can visit the Troy Middle Schools Media Website for more information about Troybery.
The Troy School District, in collaboration with students, parents, teachers, and administrators, has been reviewing the Code of Student Conduct. Part of the review includes the student dress code. At this time, we are seeking feedback from students, teachers, and families on an updated dress code draft (included in the link below). Your voice is important, please complete the survey to provide feedback on the draft TSD Student Dress Code. The survey will be available through Sunday, December 11th.
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!
Are you interested in going on the 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. and Charlottesville, VA in November 2023?
- Mrs. Trice and Mrs. Casko visited the 7th grade social studies classrooms on Friday, Nov. 18 share a little bit about the trip, including the registration website.
- The registration website link is also available on 7th grade social studies teachers' Schoology pages.
- The virtual informational parent meeting took place on November 29. If you could not attend the meeting, a video and powerpoint of the presentation is available on 7th grade social studies teachers' Schoology pages.
- The early registration deadline is Dec. 31, 2022. There is a $50 discount for those who register early.
6TH GRADE INTRAMURAL BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
DECEMBER 12
SPIRIT WEEK
- 1:00pm - International Academy Counselors visit 8th Gr Students
- 4:00pm - Boys Basketball Game vs. West (Home)
DECEMBER 13
- 7:20am - Intramural Basketball Practice
- 3:05pm - History Club (Rm 21)
- 3:05pm - Biology Club (Rm 2)
- 4:00pm - Boys Basketball Game vs. Boulan (Home)
- 4:20pm - Competitive Cheer
DECEMBER 14
- 7:30am - Student Council Meeting (Media)
- 3:10pm - 7th & 8th Gr Boys Basketball Practice
- 3:10pm - International Club (Rm 35)
- 3:15pm - Math Club (Media)
- 4:20pm - Competitive Cheer
- 7:00pm - Smith Bands Concert
DECEMBER 15
- 3:10pm - 7th & 8th Gr Boys Basketball Practice
- 3:10pm - Model U.N. Meeting (Rm 20)
- 3:15pm - STAND Club (Stage)
- 4:20pm - Competitive Cheer
DECEMBER 16
- 3:10pm - 7th & 8th Gr Boys Basketball Practice
- 3:30pm - Winter Sports Pictures
- 4:20pm - Competitive Cheer
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...
PARENTING ENRICHMENT SERIES
TSD PRESCHOOL INFORMATION
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.