Smithsburg Middle School
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Please congratulate Thomas on this Awesome success! We are Proud to have him as our 6th Grade student!
FFA
FFA will meet on Monday March 6th, 13th & 20th from 7:30-8:20 am. Our focus for March will be planting starter gardens.
Movie Tickets will be on sale the week of March 13th - March 17th, 2017. This benefits our FFA Students.
*Regular movie tickets are $6.75
*Popcorn and Soda are $6.75 With FREE refills of each.
SMS is no longer selling VIP Passes at a discounted rate.
Please see Mrs. Coleman with any questions.
Music Notes
The SMS Music Department is getting ready for an exciting concert season!
Schedule Of Events
Benefit Concert: March 16th, 2017, 8th Grade Band, 8th Grade Chorus, Festival Orchestra
Orchestra Festival: March 21st, 2017, Festival Orchestra
Band Festival: March 28th, 2017, 8th Grade Chorus
Chorus Festival: March 31st, 2017, 8th Grade Chorus
Chorus Concerts: May 9th, 2017, 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Chorus
Band Concert: May 22nd, 2017, 7th & 8th Grade Band
Band Concert: May 23rd, 2017, 6th Grade Band
Orchestra Concert: May 30th, 2017, 6th,7th & 8th Grade Band
Raffle Donations for Benefit Concert
The Music Department is excited to benefit Brook Lane in the seventh annual Benefit Concert to be held on March 16th, 2017 at 7:00 pm at Smithsburg High School. We are looking for donations of raffle items to help raise as much money as possible for this charity. If you are interested in donating a raffle item, please contact Mrs. Holmes (SMS) at 301.766.8353 or holmereb@wcps.k12.md.us
You're Invited! Join us for the benefit concert and enjoy music from the 8th Grade Band, Chorus and Festival Orchestra. We hope to see you Thursday, March 16th at 7:00pm at Smithsburg High School Auditorium.
All County Band
A huge Shout-Out to the following 8th Grade Band Students who participated in The All County Band Concert held February 4th, 2017 at North Hagerstown High School.
*Rachel Keller *Edey McDougal * Riley House *Sarah Waltz
*Kassidy Mislan * Josh Perez *Ethan Plasterer *Gabby Duong
*Logan Dubuque *Madison Gearhart *Paige Huntsberry
*Edey McDougal * Natalie Rolea *Chris Smith *Rachel Trumpower
*Emma Verdier *Xander Wetzel
The Conococheague DAR Chapter
The Conococheague DAR Chapter is pleased to announce that Lindsey Blumenauer has placed 3rd in the State for The American History essay contest for 6th Grade. Lindsay's teacher is Mrs. Coleman, who assisted Lindsey and all students with this writing essay.
Congratulations Lindsey!
Yearbooks
Smithsburg Middle School Yearbooks are on sale! The cost is $35.00 and payment is Due by April 28th,2017. Here is how you can order your Yearbook:
- Fill out the order form and place in the Yearbook Mailbox located outside the front office.
- Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com, use the order number 14004. Credit cards are accepted as a form of payment.
From the Counseling Center
Hello! It appears spring has arrived early and we hope that everyone is enjoying the warm weather. We have important dates for our 8th Grade students as they look ahead to 9th grade. There will be a High School transition meeting at Smithsburg High on
March 27,2017 at 7:00pm. Please plan to attend with your student.
If you have any questions please call the counseling center!
Thank you,
Stacy Doak & James Funkhouser
Box Tops
Thank you for clipping Box Tops for Education! Your help is greatly appreciated. Please kep sending them in to us. Remember, for every 30 box tops your child will receive a FREE ice cream sandwich. Please place your child's name in groups of thirty.
Thanks for supporting SMS!
Physical Education News
The SMS Physical Education Department just completed their basketball unit which concluded with the school wide Hot Shot Contest and 3 on 3 Tournament. We would like to Thank all Faculty, Administrators, Parents, and Participants for their support. All proceeds were donated to the Washington County Humane Society.
Hot Shot Champions: Issac Grove, Dario Messina, Carson Hall
3 on 3 Champions: Logan Jiron, Josh Hegbe, Fekson Leneus
Chase Cohen, Blake Wagner, Louis Lindsay
Christian Mack, Colin Whitt, Brad Levinson
SMS Tournament
3 On 3 Champions
Logan Jiron
Josh Hegbe
Fekson Leneus
Hot Shot Champion!
3 on 3 Champions!
Colin Whitt
Brad Levinson
Hot Shot Champion!
3 on 3 Champions!
Blake Wagner
Louis Lindsay
Hot Shot Champion
Good News/Bad News
National Junior Honor Society
All NJHS Meetings are from 3:30 - 4:30.
Our next meetings are as follows:
- February 8th, 2017 (BIFSA)
Student Council News
March Pride Schedule
Friday, March 3rd & 10th - Smithsburg Pride -
Friday, March 17th - St. Patricks Day
Friday, March 31st - College Pride Day
Important Dates/Information
- Tuesday, March 7th WCASC Meeting@ WCTHS Media Center
Four members can attend as the County has revamped the numbers of members attending from each school. Grade levels will alternate to attend County meetings. I would like for 6th grade students who have never attended to have the opportunity to attend. Permission slips can be obtained from Mrs. Waters, they must be signed and returned by March 2nd, 2017. Please also let me know if you will be purchasing lunch. Also, please let your teachers know if you will be missing their class so you may obtain the work you may miss. You are RESPONSIBLE for all make up work.
- Tuesday, March 21st WCASC Meeteing at SPMS Auditorium
Four members can attend as the County has revamped the numbers of members attending from each school. Grade levels will alternate to attend County meetings. I would like for 6th grade students who have never attended to have the opportunity to attend. Permission slips can be obtained from Mrs. Waters, they must be signed and returned by March 16th, 2017. Please also let me know if you will be purchasing lunch. Also, please let your teachers know if you will be missing their class so you may obtain the work you may miss. You are RESPONSIBLE for all make up work.
- March - Date TBD Student Council Meeting @ SMS
The date for the meeting will be announced during morning announcements. The meeting will be in Mrs. Waters' room after school from 3:30 - 4:30. All members must attend! Please see me if you can ABSOLUTELY not attend. April events regarding Earth Day will be discussed/planned.
- FYI Pennies for Patients/Penny War: January 9th - January 31st.
$980.95 was collected for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! Great job SMS Staff & Students. Mr. Hibbert's Homeroom is the winning homeroom for the treat party. -$312.81 raised. Our 7th Grade is our Winning grade level- $677.86! Our seventh grade teachers will decide on a reward as a team. Mr. Hibbert's homeroon will receive the Gold pennant for collecting at least $300, Mrs. Rishell's and Mrs. Water's Homerooms will receive a Bronze pennant for collecting at least $100.00! Thanks again ALL for your efforts and support!
The March 3rd,2017 Activity Night-March Madness Basketball Tournament is canceled. There will not be a Student Council sponsored activity night in March!
8th Grade Dance: UNDER THE SEA- The Tenative Date is May 19th,2017 from 6:30-8:30 @ SMS. Help from parents to make props, bake, set up/decorate
iPads
Students please remember to fully charge your iPads for the start of school each day.
Also, prior to science MISA testing and PARCC testing, all iPads will need to be returned to the building along with the chargers and will remain in the building until after testing.