O.L. Smith Middle School

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

O.L. Smith Middle School
Daily Announcements
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
A-Day

1) RESCHEDULED MEETING: Attention 8th grade students: There will be an informational
meeting in the auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 27th from 5:30-6pm for 8th grade parents
only regarding the upcoming Washington DC trip. Please ask your parents to attend.

2) Smith parents are invited to attend a parent meeting tonight at 6:45pm
in the Auditorium to discuss topics that include PTSA, Grade Committees, Fundraising
and Events. All Smith parents are encouraged to attend.

3) Attention 7th & 8th grade students: If you have a passion for service to your
community, you can pick up the NJHS application packet available now outside the
Counseling office or on the Smith website. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, October
11th at 3pm. See Dr. Elder for additional information.

4) Dearborn Public Schools has selected specific Smith families to receive the
CEP survey (Community Eligibility Provision) – not all students will receive a survey.
The CEP survey replaces the need for all families to fill out the free lunch application.
Families who receive the CEP survey are asked to fill it out completely, sign and return it
to the main office by October 1st. This survey will assist the district in compiling data
essential to receiving other State and Federal funds

5) Dentists-R-Us will be coming to Smith M.S. on Wednesday, October 10th to
provide dental services for students at a reduced rate or free of charge. If more
than 35 students participate in the program there will be a drawing for an Android tablet. Students must return permission slip to the main no later than Friday, Sept. 28th.

6) Student Council Elections will be held on September 28th.

7) Picture day for students participating in a fall sport will be Thursday,
September, 27th starting at 3:00pm. Student athletes will receive a picture
envelope from their Coach and info about picture location. A few sport
picture envelopes are available in the main office. Email Ms. Sisty at
sistye@dearbornschools.org for additional information.

8) The 7th Annual Robert Cipriano Memorial Cross Country Run will be held on Monday,
October 15th at Ford Field Park in Dearborn. The two-mile run for middle schoolers will start at 4:00 for girls, and 4:25 for boys. There is a $3 charge and a permission slip must be turned in. If you are interested in participating, please see your Physical Education teacher for an entrance form no later than October 10th.

9) NJHS Applications are available in the Counseling Department from Dr. Elder.
Students wishing to apply should have a minimum of 3.0 GPA, be in the
7th or 8th grade, and be a student in good standing. Any student meeting
this criteria may apply. Packets are available on the Smith website or can be
picked up outside the Counseling office.

Application Deadline – Thurs., October 11th by 3:00pm
Acceptance letters – Delivered by week of October 15th
Induction Ceremony – Thurs., October 25th at 6:00pm Atrium & Auditorium
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