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
NOVEMBER 4, 2023
MONDAY - NOV 6
- 7:15am - IM Boys Basketball
- 3:15pm - 7th grade Boys Basketball Try-Outs
TUESDAY - NOV 7
- 3:10pm - Caring Crew Meeting (Media Center)
- 3:15pm - 7th grade Boys Basketball Try-Outs
WEDNESDAY - NOV 8
- Student Early Release Day (8:19am – 1:33pm)
- 7:15am - IM Boys Basketball
- 3:15pm - 8th Grade Boys Basketball Try-Outs
- 6:00pm - PTO Meeting & Fall Troy School District Update
THURSDAY - NOV 9
- 3:05pm - Chess Club (Room 7)
- 3:10pm - Model UN (Room 20)
- Homework Help (Room 28)
- 3:15pm - 8th Grade Boys Basketball Try-Outs
- 6:00pm - International Academy East Information Night @ IA East
FRIDAY - NOV 10
- Quarter 1 Grades Available on PowerSchool
- PTO Bake Sale During Lunches
- 3:15pm - 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball Try-Outs
Nov 14: VIP Lunch (11:30am – 1:00pm)
Nov 15: 7:00pm - Fall Choir Concert
Nov 16: Knights+ 7 Period Day
Nov 16: WEB Movie
Nov 22-24: No School, Thanksgiving Break
Nov 27-30: Scholastic Book Fair
Dec 5: Pep Assembly - 7 Period Day
Dec 6: Student Early Release Day (8:19am – 1:33pm) / Teacher PD
Dec 6: Smith Orchestra Winter Concert (7:00pm)
Dec 11: PTO Meeting (6:00-7:00pm)
Dec 13: Smith Bands Holiday Concert (7:00pm)
Dec 15 - 20: 7th Gr Vision Testing
Dec 20: Knights+ 7 Period Day
Dec 22 – Jan 7: No School, Winter Break
END OF QUARTER 1
It's hard to believe we are one quarter of the way through our school year! Quarter 2 starts on Monday with a new grading period. You will be able to access your student's Quarter 1 grades in the ParentPortal of PowerSchool beginning on Friday, November 10.
BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUT INFORMATION
Boys 7th and 8th Grade Basketball try-outs will be held the week of November 6. All boys interested in trying out need to be registered in FinalForms and have an updated physical on file. The link to the FinalForms website and additional information can be found below.
7th Grade Try-Out Dates:
- Nov 6, 7, and 10 from 3:15 - 5:15pm
8th Grade Try-Out Dates:
- Nov 8, 9, and 10 from 3:15 - 5:15pm
COMPETITIVE CHEER INFORMATION
Sixth, 7th, and 8th graders are welcome to try out for Competitive Cheer. Students must be registered in FinalForms and have a valid sports physical uploaded (physical must be done on or after April 15, 2023). Practices are typically 4 days a week, from 4:15 - 6:00pm.
Try-Out Dates:
- Tuesday, November 7th 4:30-6pm
- Wednesday, November 8th 4:15-6:15pm
- Mandatory parent meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 7th directly after tryouts.
INTRAMURAL BOYS BASKETBALL
Intramural Boys Basketball will be starting this week before school on Monday and Wednesday, starting at 7:15am. This is considered a Club Activity at Smith and is open to all boys. It's a great opportunity to get your 6th grader involved in basketball before next year's try-outs!
SECONDARY SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE UPDATE
In order to meet compliance measures, TSD made some minor adjustments to bell schedules at our comprehensive secondary schools. These changes will not impact pick-up time for bussing. However, they will slight impact drop-off times. The updated bell schedule will take effect starting Monday, November 6.
Bell Times
- Athens & Troy High - 7:20am - 2:08pm (2 minute dismissal change)
- Boulan & Larson - 7:54am - 2:38pm (1 minute dismissal change)
- Baker & Smith - 8:19am - 3:03pm (1 minute dismissal change)
SMITH PTO CUPCAKE SALE
SMITH CARING CREW SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
The Smith Caring Crew is participating in the Troy People Concerned (TPC) End-of-Season Leaf Raking Program for Troy low-income seniors and disabled residents.
This program matches qualified Troy seniors/disabled residents who are no longer able to complete their own yard work and do not have family/friends available to assist them, nor the financial means to hire someone.
The Smith Caring Crew has been assigned 2 homes. (Note: Students have a half day of school)
Date/ Time: November 8th from 12:00- 4:30pm
IA EAST INFORMATIONAL NIGHT FOR 8th GRADE FAMILIES
International Academy East will be having an informational night for all interested 8th grade families on Thursday, November 9th from 6:00-7:00pm at IA East (1291 Torpey Dr). This event is open to both students and families and will include tours, Q&A, and general information about our program of study. If you have any specific questions, feel free to contact the IA East Principal, Patrick Griffin, at pgriffin@troy.k12.mi.us.
DINE OUT & SUPPORT TROY SCHOOLS
DONATION SUPPORT FOR SMITH CHESS CLUB
OUR 8th GRADERS ARE HAVING A GREAT TIME IN DC!
SMITH'S STUDENTS & STAFF CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN
THE STAFF THEME WAS "MOVIES" THIS YEAR...THESE TEACHERS DID A GREAT JOB!
OUR SMITH STUDENTS CAME DRESSED TO IMPRESS THIS YEAR...SO MANY GREAT COSTUMES!
IT LOOKS LIKE THE SMITH OFFICE STAFF CONFUSED THEIR HOLIDAYS 😉
THE SMITH COUNSELORS HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK WITH THEIR COSTUMES THIS YEAR
SCOOBIE DOOBIE DOO!
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Mrs. Taylor’s 6th graders kicked off Native American Heritage Month with book recommendations and read alouds!
6th GRADE NO MISSING WORK CELEBRATION GAME ROOM FUN
MATH CLUB IS BACK!
RE-INTRODUCING OUR HOMEWORK HELP PROGRAM
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.
HISTORY CLUB
INTERNATIONAL CLUB
MODEL U.N.
SMITH CHESS CLUB
SMITH CARING CREW
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...