O.L. Smith Middle School
Daily Announcements
Thursday, November 8, 2018
A-Day
1) Thank you to all who participated in Penny Wars! It was close, but we are happy to
announce that the 7th grade won with $3.96! 8th grade was runner up with -$0.86
and the 6th grade came in 3rd with -$16.95. Class funds raised are:
6th grade $192.35
7th grade $177.42
8th grade $54.98.
Stay tuned for information about the 7th grade pizza party! A special thank you to
Ms. Liz Courtesis for organizing!
2) Parents and students are encouraged to attend Parent/Teacher Conferences from
4pm-7pm on Monday, Nov. 12th & Wednesday, Nov. 14th. Report cards for students
will be distributed at that time. Visit the Scholastic Book Fair in the Media Center during conferences and get a jump on your holiday shopping.
2) Attention Smith family Veterans! O.L. Smith Middle School is celebrating Veterans Day
on Monday, November 12th during parent-teacher conferences from 4-7pm. You are
cordially invited to stop by the cafeteria to be greeted and thanked by our NJHS members.
3) Smith Middle School is happy to be a part of the HYPE annual Thanksgiving Giveaway Can
Drive. The can drive will run today through November 14th and each classroom
will have a collection box. HYPE will provide a pizza party on Friday, November 16th to the
one classroom that collect the most cans in the school.
4) Dr. Elder and the NJHS members are offering free tutoring to students who would like
a little extra assistance with homework. Meet in room 53 from 3-3:30pm on Tuesdays &
Thursdays. A schedule is posted outside the counseling office. Students must notify their parents ahead of time they are staying after school.
5) Parents interested in volunteering at the Scholastic Book Fair during Parent/Teacher
Conferences on November 12th & 14th, please contact our Smith Media Specialist,
Ms. Janine Wilcox at wilcoxj@dearbornschools.org or call the main office at 827-2800.
6) The PTSA is having a friendly competition between A2 classes. The A2 class who turns
in the most PTSA membership registrations with membership payments by November
26th will receive some breakfast goodies.
7) Thanksgiving break – Wednesday, Nov. 21st thru Friday, Nov. 23rd – No School.