Smith's Knightly News
May 13, 2023
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE AMAZING MOMS IN OUR SMITH COMMUNITY!
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
Open Air Fest Tonight - May 13
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Thank you so much to our amazing PTO families for organizing a fun-filled week to celebrate our Smith Staff! We appreciate the lunch, snacks, coffees, treats, gift card raffle and all your kindness and generosity!
May 19 - SPRING DANCE!
We are excited to host our second annual Spring Dance outside on the football field on Friday, May 19th from 3:05-4:15pm! We need volunteers to make this dance a success! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
SAVE THE DATE - 6th GRADE CELEBRATION OF LEARNING
7th GRADERS - SIGN UP FOR NEXT YEAR'S DC TRIP!
TROY HIGH MOVIE NIGHT
TSD Summer Learning Lab Opportunity
8th GRADE INTERVIEWS
WHAT TO WEAR & DO
YARD SIGNS
8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP
PLAY WATER POLO IN HIGH SCHOOL!
8th graders and their parents are invited to an Informational meeting and a chance to try playing Water Polo - Wednesday, May 24th at 7pm – Troy High Pool
Troy United Water Polo is holding an 8th grade recruiting night. Bring your suit and towel; after a brief orientation, it's time to jump in and play! High School Water Polo players will coach you on a few basics, then you’ll play a game with other 8th graders.
Many water polo players are also on the school swim team, the High School seasons do not conflict, and many of the county’s fastest swimmers also play Water Polo. Club Swimmers are encouraged to play. There are no tryouts, but players must be very strong swimmers. Athens, Troy High, and International Academy East students combine to form JV and Varsity Troy United Teams. Boys Water Polo is a Fall sport and Girls Water Polo is a Spring sport.
Details are here https://troyathletics.org/2023/05/11/troy-united-water-polo-recruiting-night/
Any questions contact Coach Jack Johansson, jackjohansson@gmail.com or (248)688-0511.
8TH GRADE PROMOTION
MAY 15
- Compassion Project Bake Sale
- Athens Cheer Team Visiting at 8th Grade Lunches
- 3:00pm - Intramural Track Practice
- 3:15pm - 7th & 8th Track Practice
MAY 16
- 8th Grade Interview Day
- Troy United Girls Hockey Visiting at 8th Grade Lunches
- 3:00pm - Homework Help (Media)
- 4:00pm - Track meet vs Hart (Home)
MAY 17
- LATE START DAY (Classes begin at 9:49am)
- 3:00pm - Intramural Track Practice
- 3:15pm - 7th & 8th Grade Track Practice
MAY 19
- 8th Grade Troy Historical Museum Field Trip
- 9:30am - 5th Grade Visitation Day
- 3:15 - 4:30pm - Smith Spring Dance
LUNCH DELIVERY REMINDER
EARLY PICK-UP REMINDER
NO STUDENT PICK-UP AFTER 2:45PM
Please remember that we ask that parents do not pick students up after 2:45pm unless it is a true emergency. If you have an appointment to get to, please pick students up before 2:45pm.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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!
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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