O.L. Smith Middle School
Daily Announcements
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
A-Day

1) Thursday, March 7th and Friday, March 8th with be Mary Poppins auditions for Edsel Ford! Edsel Ford Theater Department is looking for two children to play Jane and Michael, as well as middle schoolers for the children’s chorus. You may choose to attend auditions at Edsel Ford on Thursday, March 7th at 4:00 or audition at Smith on Friday, March 8th at 3:00! See Ms. Timpf for any additional details or questions!

2) Tomorrow is a home game for our Lady Vikings basketball team! Come out and cheer them on to victory against Lowrey! The Student Council will be there to make sure that you don’t go hungry and the proceeds from this semester’s concession stand will be used to make improvements to our school.

3) Dearborn High School bound 8th grade students will be meeting with the DHS 9th grade team on Tuesday, March 19th from 8:15am – 9:15am. Students will report to Advisory for attendance then come to the auditorium with a pencil.

4) Need help with a math assignment or homework? The NJHS students volunteer their time Tuesday & Thursday from 2:55-3:30 in room 53 assisting all students who would like help with a math assignment or homework. Students can come to the room and must sign in. See Dr. Elder or an NJHS student if you have questions.

5) Edsel Ford H.S. bound students remember to turn in your scheduling form today Wednesday, March 6th.

6) Conditioning for girls interested in playing volleyball for Edsel Ford H.S. next year will be held in the EFHS gym on March 7th 6-7:30pm

7) Nomination forms for the Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year award are available in the Main Office for students who would like to recognize their favorite Smith teacher. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 8th at 5pm. An online nomination form can be found on the district’s website at www.dearbornschools.org.

8) Scholastic Book Fair – March 25th thru March 29th in the Media Center.

9) Next Late Start – Wednesday, March 13th

10) Students must have a pass to go to the Main Office, Counseling Office, or the Responsibility Room room during scheduled classes or passing
time.

11) Are you interested in learning to create a mobile app? If so, check out the Smith Counseling Blog and sign up. The program runs from March-April after school at the Berry Center and it’s Free!! You may end up on “Shark Tank” See Dr. Elder for questions.

12) Due to the hard work of our teachers, students and families, Smith Middle School has received the 2019 Michigan Emerald School award. Congratulations Vikings!

13) The date for the Spring Orientation for Edsel Ford H.S. bound 8th grade students will be Thursday, March 28th from 6pm-8pm. Families will gather in the auditorium for a brief welcoming from 6-6:30pm. From 6:30-8pm, families are invited to the cafeteria to meet with representatives of all the wonderful clubs, sports, and academic opportunities that are offered to students at Edsel Ford High School.

14) 8th graders – The Early College Application Window Closed now closed. If you already applied to the college please check your school email for information on the testing Dates. Good luck!

15) Mr. Kade would like to let Smith students know that Art Club is back on again, continuing every Wednesday during the month of March from 3-4pm. Students will be asked to work on personal projects to be included in Fine Arts Night coming later in the school year. Students must arrange to be picked up or leave the building by 4:05.