O.L. Smith Middle School

The Viking Week Ahead 10/16 -10/20

Greetings Vikings,

In a very full week, it was great to have a strong day of learning today. Let’s hope Friday the 13th continues to bring positive energy to our volleyball team today vs. Bryant! We are very excited to welcome two new Vikings to the team: Resource Teacher Ms. Ladach and Social Worker Ms. Haidar-Ahmad. Welcome!

Your Week Ahead:

10/16 – 10/20:

Welcome to our Newest Viking:

Social Worker, Rana Haidar-Ahmad, who will be with us full-time.

Resource Teacher, Suzanne Ladach, who will finally be joining us!

Your Week Ahead 10/16 – 10/20:

Monday 10/16

  • Happy Monday

Tuesday 10/17

  • Early Release, Students depart at 1:50pm

Wednesday 10/18

  • Volleyball, Salina @ Smith, 3:45pm PINK OUT GAME!

Thursday 10/19

  • Drama Club 3:30
  • Football, Salina @ Smith 3:45pm

Friday 10/20

  • Viking Voucher Rewards Raffle 3:15pm

Notes:

  • Progress Reports have been posted for all students that are in danger of failing any of their courses.  Please visit Parent Connect and click under the “Marks” tab. You will see comments from teachers that will give you some insight as to why your child may be failing. Please reach out to your child’s teachers and the school counselor regarding any failing grades your child has. 
  • Parents do not have to set up an account in Mistar. It defaulted their email. They only need to go to: 
  • https://dearbornschools.org/student-portal/ and set up their password, if they don’t know it they can click forgot/reset password.
  • Academic Games is Back – Join the Club! Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 3:30-5:00 starting Monday 10/30.  Submit your application to Ms. Savage in Room 28 no later than 10/26/2023.
  • Girls Swim Tryouts:
    • October 30th-November 1st , 3:30-4:30 Smith swimming pool
  • After School Tutoring is starting: See the Letter HERE
  • National Junior Honors Society (NJHS) Applications are Open – Click for More Details
  • Conferences Calendar LINKED HERE
  • Picture Retakes will be Thursday November 9th. In order to have take a picture you must either:
    • Have not gotten a picture taken on picture day.
    • Will be buying a picture package.
  • Reminder to students NO BACKPACKS, including Last Period.
  • Reminder: New Visitors Entry Policy, review it here
  • REMINDER-PLEASE Outside Food and Drinks other than water will not be permitted in classrooms.  Avoid Starbucks, Tim Hortons..etc as we will need to hold it in the office until the end of the day.  Breakfast is provided to all students free of charge, which comply with FDA guidelines for public schools.

Future Dates For Your Planning:

  • Monday October 23rd, After School Tutoring Begins
  • Friday October 27th- Marking Period 1 ends
  • November 14th : Parent Teacher Conferences
  • March 5th: Parent Teacher Conferences
  • Tuesday November 7th-No School Students

Make it a great week Vikings!

-Principal Rummel