Smith's Knightly News

October 7th, 2022

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.

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7th graders in Mrs. Sebastian’s Social Studies 7 classes explored the Lascaux Caves to learn about Early People Cave Art this week and made their own personal Cave Art too!
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Our Science Department participated in some embedded professional development this week, working with Troy's Teaching & Learning Department and observing each other implementing new technology in the classroom.
Our football and basketball teams faced some tough competition from Baker Middle School this past Wednesday. Keep up the hard work, Knights!
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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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2022 Bond - The Foundations of Tomorrow

The world-class experiences available in the Troy School District are the result of decades of investment and planning for future generations of students. We were delighted to find this archive video of the Troy High groundbreaking ceremony in 1990, and humbled to hear the voices from 32 years ago share what they dreamed for future students and staff in Troy.


As we "Prepare For Tomorrow" with our 2022 bond, we are committed to investing in all students who will be a part of the Troy School District in the decades to come.

Foundations of Tomorrow: Then & Now

What are the highlights for Bond 2022?


Future-Ready Learning Environments

Create innovative and engaging educational spaces that foster collaboration and critical thinking, preparing students for college and careers of the future. These spaces will uphold the tradition of academic excellence and community engagement that drives families to Troy.

Infrastructure & Sustainability

Ensure critical improvements to address aging and outdated schools and facilities, with a focus on increased operational efficiency and healthy, productive environments for students, staff, and community.

Program Enhancement

Develop and upgrade spaces for community and student programming, with an emphasis on STEM-based learning, robotics, athletics, recreation, fine and performing arts. Continue to build on partnerships with business and industry to offer opportunities for career and in-demand skills.

Safety & Technology

Enhance security measures at all levels, including fencing, secure doors, upgraded camera systems and other safety infrastructure. Upgrade network/phone/ technology infrastructure to ensure that students and staff are connected to advanced resources needed for research, innovation and cutting-edge tools that enrich learning and achievement.

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Please see the meeting minutes below from the October 3rd PTO meeting. We hope you can join us on Monday, November 7th for at 6:00pm for our next meeting.

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OCTOBER 10TH

  • 4:00PM - CHEER PRACTICE

OCTOBER 11TH

  • 7:20AM - INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL PRACTICE
  • 3:15PM - YOGA CLUB (Media Center)
  • 4:00PM - INTRAMURAL TRACK MEET
  • 5:15PM - CHEER PRACTICE

OCTOBER 12TH

  • 7:30AM - STUDENT COUNCIL MEETING
  • 3:15PM - MATH CLUB (Media Center)
  • 3:45pm - FOOTBALL GAME vs LARSON (Home)
  • 3:45pm - GIRLS BASKETBALL GAME vs BOULAN (Home)

OCTOBER 13TH

  • 7:15AM - SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT MEETING
  • 4:00pm - GIRLS BASKETBALL VS WEST (Home)

OCTOBER 14TH

  • 7:20AM - INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL PRACTICE
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PTO MEETING

Our next PTO Meeting is this Monday, Oct 3, at 6:00pm in the Media Center. We hope you can join us to talk about upcoming events, plan the 10/28 school dance, and connect with other parents. It's a great way to get involved in what's happening at Smith!

LUNCH INFORMATION...IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ!!!

  • Lunch is not free for all students this year. Families who qualify for free or reduced meals, must complete the 2022-23 application, which is available on the district's website or by clicking this link https://www.troy.k12.mi.us/departments/food-service/free-reduced-lunch-program.
  • If you do not qualify for free or reduced meals, you may begin depositing money into your student's account at any time via SchoolPay. They can also pay with cash and the cash will be deposited into your student's lunch account at the register.
  • Breakfast: $2.00 Lunch: $3.50 - $4.00
  • STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR ID'S ON THEM IN ORDER TO PURCHASE SCHOOL LUNCH.

PTO DONATIONS

If you haven't already made your $25 per student donation to support our PTO activities, please consider doing so.


You can make your donation via School Pay, Venmo (@SmithKnightsPTO) or by making a check out to "Smith PTO" and turning it into the Main Office.


Smith's PTO appreciates your help.

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Smith Middle School Twitter - @SMITHKNIGHTS

Feel free to follow the great things happening at Smith Middle School on Twitter. We often share pictures from our school day, highlight student work and classroom activities, and celebrations.

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