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
APRIL 6, 2024
MONDAY: 4/8
- 3:10 pm - Engineering Club (Rm 7)
- 3:10 - 3:45pm - Eclipse Viewing Party - Families welcome! We will be meeting on the track after school. More information on the flyer below.
TUESDAY: 4/9
- 7:30 am - Morning Math Help (Rm 31)
- 3:10 pm - Homework Help Club (Rm 28)
- 3:10 pm - History Club (Rm 21)
- 3:10pm - Caring Crew Meeting (Media Center)
WEDNESDAY: 4/10
- 3:15pm - Track Team Meeting (Cafeteria)
- 6:00pm - PTO Meeting ( Media Center)
THURSDAY: 4/11
- 11:30 am - 1:00 pm - PTO Bake Sale
- 3:10 pm - Model UN Meeting (Room 20)
- 3:10 pm - Homework Help Club (Rm 28)
- 3:10 pm - STAND Club (Stage)
- 3:15pm - 7th & 8th Grade Track Practice
FRIDAY: 4/12
HAPPY FRIDAY
Apr 15-16: 8th Grade MSTEP Science Test
Apr 16: 5th Grade Parent Night (7:00 – 8:00pm)
Apr 18: 8th Grade PSAT Test
Apr 20: Regional History/Geography/Science Bee
Apr 22-23: 8th Grade MSTEP Social Studies Test
Apr 25: Student Half Day (8:19 – 11:54am) / Teacher PD
STATE TESTING SCHEDULE
8th Grade
- Apr 15-16: MSTEP Science Test
- Apr 18: PSAT 8/9
- Apr 22-23: MSTEP Social Studies Test
7th Grade
- Apr 29-30: MSTEP Math Test
- May 6-7: MSTEP ELA Test
6th Grade
- Apr 29-30: MSTEP Math Test
- May 6-7: MSTEP ELA Test
QUARTER 3 GRADES POSTED
You can now access your student's Quarter 3 grades on PowerSchool Parent Portal: https://ps.troy.k12.mi.us/public/
If you have specific questions, please reach out to your student's teacher directly.
PTO PRESIDENT FOR 24-25
Dear Smith Families:
As we plan for the next school year, the Smith PTO is looking for a new PTO President. This is a fantastic way to get involved in the school community by planning fun activities for the students and supporting the Smith Staff. It is a very rewarding position. If you think you might be interested or you have any questions, please contact Julie Gould at juliegould07@hotmail.com. We appreciate your consideration!
Sincerely,
Your Smith PTO
SMITH 7th & 8th GRADE TRACK
Welcome to the Smith Knights Track and Field Teams!
We are excited for another season of ‘fun in the sun’ as we compete to be our best! Track is a very unique sport in that there are 16 different events (13 running and 3 field) allowing for many opportunities to participate and excel. Student/athletes are challenged each meet to set personal bests, not win their event/race ~ “Always Your Best!”
Please note that all 7th and 8th graders are welcome and that it is ‘ok’ to participate in another sport during the track season and still be a part of our teams. In the past we’ve had many student/athletes playing soccer, lax, baseball, etc. and still participate in track! Give us a call or email if you have questions regarding scheduling.
Please see the Smith Website (https://smith.troy.k12.mi.us/spring-sports/track) as well as below for more information.”
PRINTABLE TRACK CALENDAR & IMPORTANT INFO
6TH GRADE INTRAMURAL TRACK
SMITH'S MEDIA CENTER NEEDS YOUR HELP!
We are looking for parent volunteers to help monitor our media center this year during lunch time on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11:15 am to 1 pm.
The responsibilities include supervising students, shelving books, and checking books in and out on the computer. Volunteers must be dependable and able to place books in numerical and alphabetical order. Some computer skills are required and will be taught during training.
If you would like to volunteer, please email Mrs. Chatel at cchatel@troy.k12.mi.us to set up a time for you to come in to be trained.
To volunteer, please bring with you a copy of your driver’s license and a completed Volunteer Background Form, which you can find here below. If you have already turned in your Background check form at another school in the district or earlier this year, you are all set.
MICHIGAN REGIONAL COMPETITION REGISTRATION
CONGRATULATIONS
Huge congratulations to Jun Kim, who advanced into the MathCounts State Individual Competition on March 23. He ranked No. 8 in the State Competition, a great achievement.
Thanks Ethan Wang and Michael Li from Troy High for training Jun.
INCOMING 6TH GRADE INFO
8TH GRADE CIVIL WAR DAYS FIELD TRIP
GRADUATE YARD SIGNS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR VISITS
Athens High and Troy High counselors came to Smith this week to meet with every 8th grader, answer questions, and review their schedules for next year!
JOIN COLOR GUARD
MODEL UN OPPORTUNITY
FOODSERVICE WORKERS NEEDED!
CONFIDENCE BUILDING & PUBLIC SPEAKING
TSD READ-IN
The TSD Media Specialists invite TSD families to celebrate School Library Month by attending our School Library Read-in, held at the Troy High Media Center on Saturday, April 13, from 10 am-2 pm. Come visit the newly renovated THS Media Center to find a cozy spot to read, to make crafts, to enjoy STEAM activities, as well as hear videos from famous authors and listen to mystery readers. Bring your own book, or check one out at the library. Grades K-12 welcome. Please sign up for a 1 hour time slot to attend: https://bit.ly/tsdread
NOTEABLE YOUTH
TSD VOLLEYBALL!
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER COURSES
Attention 8th grade families:
Registration for the TSD High School Summer School (HSSS) program opens on April 1st. Please note that while the courses can be taken as NEW CREDIT, AUDIT, or CREDIT RECOVERY, HSSS courses are designed for students who require credit recovery and are not recommended for students wishing to “get ahead” or advance in a course sequence. The two exceptions to this are Introduction to PE (held in person at Troy High) and Health (virtual). Courses will begin June 18th and end August 2nd. Please see the HSSS Brochure and HSSS FAQs for more information.
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...