Greetings Vikings
It was another exciting week of learning, started by a surprise School Improvement Visit from our Superintendent, Dr. Maleyko, and district Administration. This initiative is part of the district’s strategic plan and help us get feedback on our teaching practices, school culture, and safety-security. The district team was very impressed and had an overwhelmingly positive visit, affirming what we already know: OL Smith is great because of the amazing students, families, and staff that make it everything it is. We are excited to use their observations to continue to improve.
Our students did a fabulous job taking the State of Michigan M-Step Suite of Assessments this week. Their commitment to doing their best will be reflected in the results and will also be used as a tool for us as a teaching team to better serve our students.
Finally, we are excited for the week ahead, especially because we get to celebrate the ones that make all professions possible: Our Teachers!
HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK TO OUR VIKING TEACHERS!
Your Week Ahead:
Monday 5/5
- iReady, Math, embedded into Math class
- Tutoring, 3:25 pm
- Linking Hearts, 3:45 pm
- Soccer Home v. Woodworth, 4:00 pm – Girls 5:30 pm- Boys
Tuesday 5/6
- Early Release
- Jazz Band, 7:45 am
- 8th Grade Visits to Edsel Ford High School – 9:15 am departure
- iReady, Math, embedded into Math class
- District Superintendent’s Honors Night 6pm
Wednesday 5/7
- iReady, Math, embedded into Math class
- Tutoring, 3:25 pm
- Garden Club, 3:25pm
- Track Home Vs. Woodworth, 4:00 pm
Thursday 5/8
- iReady, Math, embedded into Math class
- Jazz Band, 7:45 am
- Tutoring, 3:25 pm
- Incoming 6th Grade Orientation, 6pm
Friday 5/9
- iReady, Math, embedded into Math class
- Viking Voucher Pull
Notes:
- Support Smith Track and LOOK SHARP – Track Apparel Fundraiser Store Closes 5/14
- After School Tutoring is available M, W, Th continues – now through May 22nd.
Important Dates for Your Future Planning:
- Edsel Ford Field Trip , 8th graders , Permission Slips needed, May 6th, 9:15-12:00
- Baseball / Softball Showcase, Middle School, May 10th, 2pm – Registration Deadline May 5th (more information linked)
- Teachers: Frontline evaluation items due, May 20th
- Math Iready Testing, May 5-9th
- ELA Iready Testing, May 12-16th
- 8th Grade Washington DC Trip, May 14-17
- Last Day of Tutoring/Clubs:
- Art Club May 21st
- Tutoring May 22nd
- Jazz Band: May 22nd
- Spring Concert May 22nd, 6-7pm
- Memorial Day Holiday, No School, May 26th
- Buddys Fundraiser, May 29th
- 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, Evening of Thursday June 5th, 2025 – 6pm
- Last Day of School, Half Day, June 6th, 11:30am dismissal
Make it a Great Week Vikings
-Principal Rummel
