Smithsburg Middle School
April 2017
8th Grade Panoramics
Remember this moment....Forever.
Panoramic pictures will be taken on April 19th 2017 for 8th Grade students. This picture is prepay ONLY and additional pictures cannot be ordered later. You can pay by Cash Check or Credit Card. Please check with your Homeroom teacher for your order form. You can also log on to mylifetouch.com and follow the online instructions.
Music Notes
The SMS Music Department is getting ready for an exciting concert season!
Chorus Concerts --- May 9th, 2017 For 6, 7 & 8th Grade students
Band Concert --- May 22nd, 2017 For 7 & 8th Grade students
Band Concert --- May 23rd,2017 6th For Grade students
Orchestra Concert--- May 30th ,2017 For 6, 7 & 8th Grade students
FFA
Happy Spring!
We are working on our gardens and will hopefully have plants to share. FFA will meet
April 24th, and breakfast will be served. Thank you for your support with our movie ticket sales.
Shoe Drive
For Otis Sake & Our Environment-Used Shoe Drive
April 3rd-May 15th
SMS is collecting Gently Used (Not old, worn out shoes) or New Shoes
As part of the Wooftrax Shoes for Shelters & Rescues Program
Once the shoes are collected, they are sold to Wooftrax/Funds2org.
The collected money will be used for veterinary/medical & training expenses for rescued animals!
Let's all help Save Animals and our Environment!
Shoes thrown into Landfills are harmful to the Environment! Shoe parts can take up to 80 years to decompose and can release poisonous toxins into the air!
Rescue, Rehab, Re home-Reduce Reuse, Recycle
Scholastic Book Fair
Student Council News
April 18th, 2017 SMS meeting @SMS- The meeting will be held in Mrs. Waters' room from 3:30-4:00. All members must attend. Earth day elections and the 8th grade dance will be discussed.
April 21st, 2017 Earth Day- All students including Student Council members will wear a specific theme/color to show their support for our World's environment.
April 24th, 2017 Smithsburg Pride
April 28th, 2017 College Pride
*There will NOT be a WCASC county meeting for the month of April
8th Grade Dance
Under The Sea
May 19th, 2017 from 7;00-9:00 pm at SMS cafeteria.
Help from parents to make props, decorate setup/breakdown, bake, chaperone is needed to help make this night a success! Please contact Patti Martin @ 301.766.8354 or Lisa Waters at waterlis@wcps.k12.md.us
Donations are still needed:
Insulation styrofoam board ( blue if possible)
Salt & Flor
Paper Plates
Tissue Paper
Pool Noodles
Hot glue sticks
Spray Paint- All colors
Acrylic Paint- Bright colors
Packing foam
Wax paper
Fish nets
Rope
Cellophane (blue)
SMS Staff would like to give Mrs. Martin a huge Shout Out for helping to make this dance a success. She has spent much of her time and money organizing and designing for the students. Thank you Mrs. Martin for going above and beyond!
PTSA
Thank you to all who donated to our Hassle Free Fundraiser! Your support is appreciated.
Friday, April 21st - Mark your calendars for the PTSA Spring Activity Night from 6;30-8:30.
Interested in becoming a PTSA officer next year? Please send us an e-mail to smptsa@gmail.com. Elections will be held in May.
We wish everyone a safe and Happy Spring Break!
PTSA Executive Board
Amy Garner, Jennifer Ashbaugh, Kim Harbaugh, Becki Holmes and Jen Moser
To receive Remind texts from the PTSA, text @af4b8d to 81010