5/23/2022 -5/26/2022:
Greetings Vikings!
It’s hard to believe but the end of May is already upon us! As the weather heats up sometimes it is easy to be looking ahead to June and we forget to take advantage of every opportunity life has for us. Our teachers are putting together engaging lessons to keep the love of learning flowing. You will see a few snapshots of the great things happening attached to this communication.
I am requesting your help in talking to your students about the importance of seeing the year through. We have seen an increase in instances of horseplay, especially in hallways. The latest Tik-Tok inspired behaviors are “dunking” when a student jumps over another pushing their heads down like dunking in a pool. This is 99% of the time between friends, but is obviously very dangerous and can escalate quickly. We are reviewing the age-old expectation of keeping hands to ourselves, please have the same discussion with your child. We will be strictly enforcing this, because we definitely do not want anyone seriously injured.
We have a short week ahead, let’s make it a great one!
Your Week Ahead:
Monday 5/23
- Chess Club, After School 3:30
Tuesday 5/24
- NWEA Reading Growth 6+, am
- Soccer Championships: Fordson HS: 5pm Girls, 6:30pm Boys, Teams TBD
Wednesday 5/25
- NWEA Math Growth 6+
Thursday 5/26
- NWEA Make-Up Day
- Chess Tournament vs. Woodworth at Smith 3:30pm
- Track Woodworth, at Smith, 4pm
- Spring Concert, Auditorium, 7-8pm
Friday 5/27 – Monday 5/30
- Thank a veteran. Our nation may not always agree on policy, but are grateful to any who are willing to sacrifice their lives to protect ours-both voluntary and drafted. Enjoy the Time off! Can’t wait to see you all on Tuesday 5/31 – the LAST DAY OF MAY!
Important Notes and Reminders:
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday we will be NWEA testing. Please do not forget your chromebooks!
- There are still opportunities to be a parent chaperone. Student Council is planning a dance for June 2nd, and is in need of chaperones for it to happen! If interested contact Mr. Radcliffe, radclij@dearbornschools.org
- Our Summer Program this year will be combined with Stout Middle School. This will be a wonderful opportunity for students to meet up with others in our feeder track and build relationships that they can carry into high school.
- The program will be at Stout. Transportation will be provided for Smith students, more details will be provided soon.
- Friday, June 10th, 8th Grade Field Day! If you can help, please contact Ms. Makled with the PTSA
- Thursday, June 16th, 6pm: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at Edsel Ford High School.
- Friday, June 17th, last day of school – students half day am.
Have a wonderful weekend Vikings!
Principal Rummel
