Smith's Knightly News
FEBRUARY 12, 2023
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
SPIRIT WEEK!
SMITH WINTER DANCE
VIP PARENT LUNCH
IF YOU RECOGNIZE ANY ITEMS, PLEASE HAVE YOUR STUDENT BRING THEM HOME!
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.
CHECKING REPORT CARD GRADES
Quarter 2 Report Cards are now available on PowerSchool.
Click on "Grades & Attendance" and then you will see the Quarter 2 report card under the "Report Card" tab.
If you have multiple students, you will need to select each student individually at the top of the screen.
CALLING ALL SMITH BAKERS!
Mark your calendars for the PTO cupcake sale on Tuesday, February 14th. This sale is for the students. It will be held during the three lunches. If you are interested in baking or donating for this event, please drop off the decorated cupcakes at the main office on either Monday, February 13th immediately after school OR before 10 am on Tuesday the 14th.
All cupcakes will be $1.00 each. Please bring in nut free cupcakes only. Cupcake containers/carriers: If you want them to be returned, they need to be labeled with your child's first and last name. You or your child can pick them up later that day from the main office. Please contact Christine Austin at cpiei@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Exciting Things Are Happening in Band!
Congratulations to Smith Band members on being selected into the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Honors Band! Smith is very proud to have had nine 7th and 8th grade band members chosen to perform in this outstanding ensemble. On March 6, these students will be rehearsing and performing in the home of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra!
Congratulations and best wishes on an outstanding musical experience!
Hyunjin An
Ella Calandra
Linton Deng
Sophie Hanoudi
Landon Ibrahim
Lucia Jung
Peter Kwon
Daewon Lee
Alexis Phillips
7th Grade ELA
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!
Wrestling will begin on Wednesday, February 22. Students will be bused to afterschool practices at Troy High School daily. The City Meet will be Wednesday, March 22, at Troy High School.
FEBRUARY 13
- 3:10pm - 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Practice
FEBRUARY 14
PEP ASSEMBLY!
PTO CUPCAKE SALE @ LUNCH
SPIRIT WEEK - Class Color Day
- 3:05pm - IM Volleyball Meeting (Rm 6)
- 3:05pm - Homework Club (Media)
- 3:05pm - History Club (Rm 21)
- 3:05pm - Biology Club (Rm 2)
- 4:00pm - Girls Volleyball vs Hart (Home)
FEBRUARY 15
LATE START DAY
- 3:10pm - 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Practice
- 3:10pm - International Club (Rm 35)
- 3:15pm - Math Club (Media)
FEBRUARY 16
- 7:00am - IM Volleyball Practice
- 3:05pm - Homework Club (Media)
- 3:05pm - Model UN Meeting (Rm 20)
- 3:15pm - Yoga Club (Rm 15)
- 3:15pm - STAND Club (Stage)
- 4:00pm - Girls Volleyball vs Reuther (Home)
- 6:30pm - Advanced Orchestra Pre-Festival Concert (Baker Cafeteria)
FEBRUARY 17
- 7:00am - IM Volleyball Practice
- 3:10pm - 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Practice
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...
Notice to Families: TSD Electronic Device Policy for State Testing
Smith Middle School Daily Time Schedule
Smith Middle School Bell Times Schedule
Smith Middle School Cell Phone Policy
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.