O.L. Smith Middle School

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

O.L. Smith Middle School
Daily Announcements
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
A-Day

No School Friday – Spring Break Begins

Lunch: Bosco Sticks
Chef’s Choice
No School Friday

1) April 10th – Track Tryouts Begin

2) It’s Scholastic Book Fair time! Visit the Media Center now thru 12:00 noon Thursday,
March 29th.

3) The Spring Freshman Orientation for Edsel Ford High School is tonight, March 28th at
6pm for all incoming 9th graders. Parents and students are encouraged to attend this
informational meeting. The Dearborn H. S. 8th Grade Parent Night is also tonight, March 28th
at 6:30 pm. Students and parents are encouraged to attend their school orientation to meet some
of the staff, find out about awesome clubs, athletic opportunities, tour the buildings, and learn a
little bit about what life is like in high school.

4) No School Friday, March 30th thru Friday, April 6th for Spring Break. School resumes on
Monday, April 9th.

5) The Smith PTSA is sponsoring a Subway Ticket Fundraiser from March 21st thru April 9th.
A $20 Subway Ticket Coupon Booklet contains 32 coupons for BOGO subs. Students can sell
the coupon booklets to family, friends, neighbors and organizations using the order forms that
you will receive during your A2 class. There will be prizes for the highest sellers.

6) The Student Council Spring Dance will take place on Friday, April 20th 2018,
from 3-4:30 pm. Parents interested in chaperoning, volunteering, or
donating please contact Ms. Fisher at 313-595-8567. More details about the
dance will be made available upon Student Council’s approval.

7) Mr. Wellman will hold an informational parent meeting regarding a 2019 trip
to Washington D.C. for the current 7th grade students on Tuesday, April 17th in the auditorium from 5:30-6:00pm. There will also be a 7th grade parent meeting directly afterward in the Media Center from 6-7pm to discuss next year’s 8th grade activities, committees and fundraising needs. Contact Jennifer Fisher (jenn4relay@yahoo.com) or Stacy Holland (ssholland76@gmail.com) for further info about the fundraising meeting.

8) Attn. 8th grade students: Mr. Wellman will host a Washington D.C. parent
meeting in the auditorium on Tuesday, April 17th from 6-6:30pm for current
8th grade students who will be attending the trip.

9) The first day of track practice with Coach Wellman will be Tuesday, April 10th right after school.
(Tryouts to be determined.) Students must meet the following requirements to participate:
– Updated physical form turned into the office, you can not participate without one
– Proper attire for running, shoes and athletic apparel (no jeans)
– Must be there to run, work hard, and improve every day, not just there to socialize
– Must have passing grades (FAILING IS NOT AN OPTION)
– Must be respectful and responsible in and out of the classroom
– Most importantly, have a good attitude towards the sport and towards others

If you have any questions please see me, Mr. Wellman (room 11) before April 10th
***Boy’s interested in track please see Mr. Hesch***

10) April 10 @ 7pm: PTSA Meeting in the Media Center