Smith's Knightly News
Smith Middle School
Mission: The purpose of Smith Middle School is to ensure learning for all members of our school community.
Website: https://smith.troy.k12.mi.us/
Location: 5835 Donaldson Drive, Troy, MI 48085
Phone: (248) 823- 4700
JANUARY 6, 2023
Welcome Back!
I hope that your winter break was a good one and that you had a wonderful New Year! We are looking forward to a fantastic 2024 at Smith Middle School. Please double-check your calendars, as we have some shortened school weeks in January while we wrap up Marking Period 2 and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We hope you can join us on the 15th at Athens High School for our annual MLK Day of Service.
If you missed our last newsletter of 2023, you can find it here: https://www.smore.com/4hcxe
Looking forward to seeing you on Monday!
Ryan
MICHIGAN FOOTBALL SPIRIT DAY - MONDAY, JAN 8!
MONDAY - Jan 8
- 3:10pm - Quiz Bowl Practice (Room 25)
- 3:10pm - Boys Basketball Practice
- 3:30pm - Competitive Cheer Practice
TUESDAY - Jan 9
- 3:10pm - Caring Club Meeting (Media Center)
- 3:10pm - History Club Meeting (Room 21)
- 3:10pm - Homework Help Club (Room 28)
- 3:30pm - Competitive Cheer Practice
- 4:00pm - Boys 7th/8th Grade Basketball Games vs Van Hoosen (Home)
WEDNESDAY - Jan 10
3:10pm - Boys Basketball Practice
3:10pm - Competitive Cheer Practice
7:00pm - Solo/Ensemble Recital Night @ Larson Middle School
THURSDAY - Jan 11
- 3:10pm - Advanced Orchestra Rehearsals
- 3:10pm - Chess Club (Room 7)
- 3:10pm - Model UN Practice (Room 20)
- 3:10pm - Homework Help Club (Room 28)
- 3:10pm - STAND Club (Stage)
- 3:45pm - Boys 7th/8th Grade Basketball Games vs Baker (Home)
- 4:15pm - Competitive Cheer Practice
FRIDAY - Jan 12
- 3:10pm - Boys Basketball Practice
UPCOMING DATES
January 15 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 18 - Half Day (End of Quarter 2)
January 19 - No School - Teacher Work Day / Records Day
January 29 - No School - Teacher Professional Learning Day
TROY MLK DAY OF SERVICE
- FLEECE - YOUR FLEECE DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED. If you will be out shopping over the next few days, please consider picking up a donation of fleece and sending it to school with your student. All donations of fleece should be in increments of 2.5 yards (so 2.5 yards, 5 yards, 7.5 yards, and 10 yards.) Thank you for your generosity.
- JOIN US ON JANUARY 15 FOR THE CITYWIDE MLK DAY OF SERVICE - Hundreds of Troy residents gather to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by taking part in a day of service at Athens High School. This event, appropriate for all ages, begins with a free continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. followed by a short program. After the program, we will tie fleece blankets, assemble hope bracelet-making kits, paint kindness rocks, create cards of joy, and donate blood. We will also be collecting new or slightly used coats, mittens, and hats for those in need. You will have the chance to take home kindness rocks to spread good will throughout the city. No pre-registration is required and there is no cost—just show up at Athens on Monday, January 15 at 8:30 a.m.
2024-2025 WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP
Homework Help Club
JANUARY - MARCH DATES
All 6th - 8th grade students are welcome to attend Homework Help Club, meeting most Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Mrs. Bell supervises the sessions and high school students from Troy High and IA East will be available to provide tutoring and homework support.
TSD GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
2024 TSD PRESCHOOL INFO NIGHT
JOIN THE IA EAST CLASS OF 2028
The application to join the International Academy East Class of 2028 is now open! Our 90 day application window will close on January 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
We will be having an informational night for all new families interested in applying on Wednesday, January 10 from 6-7:30pm at IA East. (Located at 1291 Torpey Drive). This event is open to both students and families and will include tours, Q&A, and general information about our program of study.
TROY HIGH BAND BOOSTERS INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25TH 7PM
The Troy High Band Boosters would like to invite 7th and 8th grade students (and their parents/guardians) to attend their Informational Open House on Thursday, January 25th at 7:00pm in the Troy High Auditorium. This program is designed to give students who are considering registering for Band or Color Guard during their high school years more information to assist them in the decision making process. An overview of the Band and Color Guard programs will be presented. Current TC band members and boosters will be on hand to answer questions about the band and color guard programs. To RSVP for this event Control/Click on the following link:
https://forms.gle/ZN1gcKt1GLr2cEWR7
Questions regarding this program can be directed to thbb_president@troycoltbands.org
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...