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
OCTOBER 28, 2023
MONDAY - OCT 30
- 7:00pm - Smith Band Thrills and Chills Performance
TUESDAY - OCT 31
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
- No After-School Homework Help Today or After School Clubs
WEDNESDAY - NOV 1
THURSDAY - NOV 2
- End of 1st Marking Period
- 3:10pm - Homework Help (Room 28)
FRIDAY - NOV 3
NO SCHOOL
Nov 2-6: 8th Grade Washington DC Trip
Nov 8: Student Early Release Day (8:19am – 1:33pm) / Teacher PD
Nov 8: PTO Meeting & Fall Troy School District Update (6:00 – 7:00pm)
Nov 9: International Academy East Information Night @ IA East (6:00 - 7:00pm)
Nov 10: PTO Bake Sale (11:30 – 1:00pm)
Nov 14: VIP Lunch (11:30am – 1:00pm)
Nov 16: Knights+ 7 Period Day
SMITH FOOTBALL CELEBRATION VIDEO
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
Students are welcome to wear their Halloween Costumes to school on October 31. As a reminder:
- School Dress Code must still be followed.
- No masks covering a student's face.
- No costumes that reflect violence or themes unsettling to others. No blood or gore, fake weapons, horror movie characters, etc.
- Costumes should not be offensive or reinforce harmful stereotypes based on race, ethnicity, religion, culture, body shape, etc. (e.g. pope, fat man, Native American, turban).
SCHOOL REMINDERS
As we settle into the school year, we wanted to remind our students and families about a few school policies.
Dress Code - Hats, crop tops, and clothes with inappropriate messages or advertising are not to be worn at school.
Cell Phones and Head Phones - We have a no cell phone and head phone policy at Smith from the first bell until the last bell (8:09am - 3:02pm). Students using their devices will have them confiscated and brought down to the office. Students will be able to collect their device at the end of the school day if it is a 1st offense. Parents will be required to come into school to pick up the device if it is confiscated again.
Bring IDs - We are continuing to ask all students to bring their IDs to the cafeteria for breakfast and lunch. This speeds up our lines and helps give students an adequate amount of time to eat.
Thank you for your support at home!
FALL DANCE!
Thank you to our Smith PTO and all our Smith families that volunteered for our Fall Dance! Students had a great time and the weather was beautiful!
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
SMITH KNIGHTS OF THE MONTH
Congratulation to Uzayr Baseer, Jacob Binu, Preston Brewer, Sydney Coit, Benjamin Hurst, Kayla Maizy, Iker Sanchez, and Grace Shao for being chosen as our October Knights of the Month! Each month our teachers nominate students that exemplify our Smith character traits of Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, and Perseverance.
NO MISSING WORK! CHALLENGE
Our 6th grade students are currently working toward ZERO MISSING ASSIGNMENTS for the 1st Quarter! Our two 6th grade learning communities are competing against each other during these final couple weeks of the quarter to see which team will have the fewest number of missing assignments. Both teams are doing great and we are planning a big celebration on the afternoon of Oct. 31 for all 6th graders! Please check with your student to make sure they have their work in and encourage them to finish strong!
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
LIFE SKILLS CLASS SEWING ADVENTURE
Life Skills visited Martell Elementary on Monday to deliver handmade monsters. Kindergarteners created monster designs, and Life Skills students used their hand sewing skills to bring them to life! Lots of fun, lots of smiles, lots of memories made by all.
Mrs. O’Donnell is very proud of her students – great job everybody!
CONGRATS TO OUR GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS
Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade Girls Basketball Teams and our coaches Mr. Morris and Mr. Koneval on great seasons this year!
SMITH CARING CREW @ MARTELL'S TRUNK OR TREAT
The Smith Caring Crew had a great time at the Martell Trunk or Treat. They designed what the trunk experience should be with a bean bag toss, flippy cup game and of course candy.
The kids passed out glow sticks and playdough purchased with the money they recently fundraised.
It was a great evening for our Smith Knights!
MODEL U.N. FIRST MEETING
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...