Smithsburg Middle School
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What do you mean you didn't buy a yearbook????
Here's how you can order your yearbook:
- Fill out the order form in the front office, put your money in the envelope and place in the silver box in the front lobby.
- Go to www.YearbookOrderCenter.com, use Order number 14004.
- Credit card payments are accepted.
Bring the Change-Coin War
SMS Paint Night Fundraiser
THE NATION’S REPORT CARD AND YOU
On January 9, letters were sent home inviting a group of 8th graders to participate in NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress). The testing will occur on February 21.
These students have been chosen to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as NAEP. You may be thinking that NAEP is just another test, but it’s not. NAEP is different from our state assessments because it represents students across the country.
Ever heard of The Nation’s Report Card? That’s NAEP. The assessment results are released as The Nation’s Report Card, and they help the President, Congress, and all of our educators make decisions about how to improve our education system. NAEP is what the general public will hear about on the news when reporters discuss what students are learning.
The actual assessment takes about 120 minutes. During that time, students will take an assessment in mathematics or reading on tablets or in paper booklets. All students will be asked questions about their educational experiences that may be related to performance, such as homework and reading habits. Student scores are anonymous and will not affect student grades or academic records in any way. Instead, they will be combined with the scores of other students to produce results that reflect student capabilities nationwide.
Students who are selected to participate in NAEP have an important job to do. NAEP will provide a national snapshot of what students have learned in school, and it is essential that students take it seriously, try their best, and answer all the questions they can.
If you would like to see questions or results from past NAEP assessments and learn more about NAEP and why it is important for students, check out NAEP on Twitter and Facebook, or visit http:// nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/students.
Battle of The Books
Family Life
For Grade 8
March 3rd,2017.
Day on The Job
NAEP TESTING
Smithsburg Middle is pleased to announce that our school has been selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as NAEP. You may have heard of NAEP. The results are called The Nation’s Report Card because it measures student achievement across the country. It is important because the results help the President, Congress, and all of our educators make decisions about how to improve our education system. Not every student will be asked to take part in the assessment, so for those of you who are chosen to participate, we encourage you to take it seriously and do your best. You will represent other students like yourselves, and you have a chance to have an impact on the future education policy decisions in the United States. Every student that is selected to participate makes a difference. We will be providing more information for students and teachers in the upcoming weeks.
The NAEP assessment will take place on February 21. Letters to students who have been randomly selected to participate were mailed home on January 9.
If you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.
Rising S.T.A.R.S. & S.T.A.R.S.
S.T.A.R.S. and Rising S.T.A.R.S.
January 26, 2017
Success Through Academic Recognition at Smithsburg
Recognition was made at each grade level in each of the subjects for the individual student who best exemplifies academic performance and improved academic performance in the areas of: Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Technology Education, Computer Literacy, Spanish, Art, Physical Education, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Communications, Overall performance.
Our sixth, seventh and eighth grade students were recognized with an Awards ceremony on January 26th, 2017. Certificates and t-shirts were given. Thanks to our Sam Mills who designed this years S.T.A.R.S. shirt. And a big Thanks for all the parents who came to this ceremony.
A huge shout out to all of our students for this achievement!
January Super Digital Citizen Award
Our winners are as follows:
6th Grade: Alyssa Darr
7th Grade: Cole McKeever
8th Grade: Shawn Richards
2017 Spelling Bee Winners
A Great job to our grade level winners for their hard work and dedication.
6th Grade: First Place: Asmita Majumdar
Runner Up: Samantha Andrade
7th Grade: First Place: Amina Noor Pasha
Runner Up: Jeffrey Edward Snyder
8th Grade: First Place: Elizabeth Lund
Runner Up: Bayley Pryor
National Geographic School Bee 2017
1st Place Winner: Riley House
2nd Place Winner: Andrew Cross
3rd Place Winner: Ryan Scott
STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS Advisor for this year’s Student Council: Mrs. Lisa Waters WaterLis@wcps.k12.md.us
Pride Schedule for February
Friday, February 3rd 10th & 24th Smithsburg Pride
Friday, February 17th College Pride Day
Important Dates/Information
- January 31st-February 9th Valentine’s Day Treats with Messages
Valentine treats with a message will be sold during all 3 grade level lunches. Student Council Members will take turns selling these treats at each lunch every day.
Costs: Nacho Cheese Doritos with message - $2 or Hershey Bar with message - $2.
· February 9th Student Council Meeting @ SMS
The Meeting will be in Mrs. Waters’ room after school from 3:30 to 4:30. All members must attend! See Mrs. Waters if you absolutely cannot attend. Members will assemble and deliver Valentine Treats to Homerooms.
· Saturday, February 11th MASC Legislative Session-Super Heroes-League of Leaders
This is a Leadership workshop; the theme is to “unmask the leader in you”. The session is from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm; check in is between 8:00-9:00 am. The conference will be held at Clarksville High School. A bus is provided and will leave the Center for Educational Services at 7:30 am and return at 5:00 pm. Jesse Orth the regional Student Council advisor will be attending. The cost is $25. Registration is due by January 27th
FYI:
- There will NOT be a county meeting for the month of February.
· Pennies for Patients/Penny War: January 9th-31st
Student Council would like to Thank You for your generosity in supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! Look for the total amount collected and winning Homerooms and Grade levels on SMS’s Facebook page and in the March Newsletter.
Ø Save the Date for the next Activity Night-March Madness Basketball Tournament; March 3rd.
Student Council Members are encouraged to bring desserts; cookies, brownies, etc.… 10 Volunteers are Absolutely Needed in order to make this night a success! Prizes will be given to the winning teams! All SMS students are welcome to attend! Rec games or Wii games will still be available. Please contact Mrs. Lisa Waters, Student Council sponsor, at WaterLis@wcps.k12.md.us or at 301-766-8353.
Winter Weather Reminder
School Closed
Box Tops
Schedule Of Events
Math Counts
Math Counts will be held February 6th, 13th and 21st.
Please see Mrs. Kelley or Ms. Krietz with any questions.
Thursday, Feb 2, 2017, 03:30 PM
Smithsburg Middle School, North Main Street, Smithsburg, MD, United States
Archery
Archery is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:40 To 4:30.
Please see Mr. Greszler or Mr. Nystrom with any questions.