O.L. Smith Middle School

The VIKING Week Ahead 1/13 – 1/17/2025

Greetings Vikings,

We are off to a wonderful start. Student schedules are firmly in place and the first week of both iready and the new year have been successful. Special thanks to our Viking SEDSAC for working with district operations to get us new mirrors in the bathrooms. Many years ago they were damaged and unable to be replaced. The SEDSAC pitched a plan which resulted in new mirrors. The message of responsibility and ownership is being shared by the student leaders to assure we keep our newest additions around for decades to come.

Today is the final day to submit schedule changes. Changes must be in writing on the pink office form and will not be made for teacher, friend, or hourly order requests. Report Cards have been printed and will be mailed. They should be to your home early to mid next week.

Parents, as a reminder for drop off:

  • The curb lane is a drop off lane.
  • Pull to the end and let your student out
  • No parking or standing. Temporary drop off only.
  • AN EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE is on the South Side of the school on Notre Dame street. The only thing to avoid on that side is the bus lane, however temporary drop off is permitted.

Below, Your Week Ahead 1/13 -1/17:

Monday : 1/13

  • iReady Math testing
  • Boys Basketball District Tournament – TBD
  • Tutoring After School

Tuesday 1/14

  • Early Release
  • iReady Math testing

Wednesday 1/15

  • iReady Math testing
  • Boys Basketball District Tournament – TBD

Thursday 1/16

  • iReady Math testing
  • Boys Basketball District Championship – TBD

Friday 1/17

  • iReady Math testing
  • Viking Voucher pull – 3:15pm

Notes:

  • Report Cards will be mailed, and to your homes at the start of next week.  They are also available for viewing in parent connect starting next week.
  • After School Tutoring is available M, W, Th with busing.
    • See the Main Office for more information.

Important Dates for Your Future Planning:

  • Week of January 13th: iReady Diagnostic – Math
  • Monday 1/20/2025 – No School , Dr. King Holiday.
  • Mardi Gras Dearborn Education Foundation Fundraiser, 18900 MIchigan Ave. 4:30-8:30pm.
    • Contact the main office if interested in buying tickets: $30.00.  
    • 100% of the profits go to OUR Students
  • Spring Conferences: March 4th, 2025 – Time TBD

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, Evening of Thursday June 5th, 2025 – Time TBD

Make it a great Week Vikings,

-Principal Rummel