O.L. Smith Middle School
Daily Announcements
Thursday, April 19, 2018
A-Day
GIRLS TRACK ONLY CANCELLED TODAY!
Lunch: Halal Hot Dog
Macaroni & Cheese
1) 8th grade students who are interested in completing the Seal of Biliteracy for 8th grade
Honors Night, please see Dr. Elder or Mrs. Jedrzejowski this week. You must have a
proficient score in the 8th grade ELA state test, be proficient in WIDA (if applicable),
complete an essay in a foreign language you are fluent in, create a PowerPoint comparing
and contrasting your targeted language’s cultural characteristics with the U.S., and
summarize an interview presented in the foreign language. Presentations are scheduled
for the beginning of May.
2) Applications are available in the main office for current 7th grade students
who are interested in being a positive role model as a WEB Leader for
incoming 6th grade students. WEB Leaders are students trained to assist
incoming 6th graders make a smooth transition from elementary to middle
school and help them feel welcome from their very first day at O.L. Smith.
Applications are available in the main office for current 7th grade students
who are interested in being a positive role model for incoming 6th grade
students.
What is WEB? WEB, which stands for “Where Everybody Belongs” is a middle school
orientation and transition program that welcomes 6th graders and makes them feel
comfortable throughout the first year of their middle school experience. Built on the
belief that students can help students succeed, the program trains mentors from the
8th grade class to be WEB Leaders. As positive role models, WEB Leaders are
mentors and student leaders who guide the 6th/7th graders to discover what it takes
to be successful during the transition to middle school and help facilitate 6th grade
success.
3) The Impact Award recognizes non-instructional district employees who demonstrate core
values and are consistently personable, polite, and provide professional customer service.
An example of staff members eligible for the Impact Award include Food Service Staff, Bus
Drivers, Secretaries, Parapros, Custodians, or anyone who is not a classroom teacher.
Staff, students and parents can pick up a form in the main office to nominate a Smith staff
member for the Impact Award or go online to: https://dearbornschools.org/district/news/155-2018-dearborn-public-schools-impact-award.
The deadline to nominate any non-instructional district employee is Friday, April 20th.
4) “Chatting with the Superintendent” will be Monday, April 23rd at 6pm. All Smith families
and community members are welcome to attend. The conversation will be driven by those
in attendance with a focus on topics related to individual schools or the District as a
whole.
5) All Smith M.S. athletes interested in cheerleading at Edsel Ford H.S. in the fall are invited
to attend the conditioning classes in the Edsel Ford cafeteria on April 23rd &
30th from 6pm-7:30pm. Please wear proper black & white athletic attire including gym
shoes or cheerleading shoes and girls who have long hair should have it pulled back. Hair
bows are encouraged. Please contact Coach Ashley at ammacpherson725@gmail.com
for more information.
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.
7) Track Schedule:
4/26 – Bryant @ Smith
4/30 – Woodworth @ Smith
5/07 – Stout @ Smith
5/10 – Unis @ Smith
5/14 – Lowrey @ Smith
5/17 – Salina @ Smith
5/23 – City Meet @ Edsel Ford