Smith Middle School Counseling, N. Elder, PhDDearborn Public Schools

May 21st 8th Grade End of Year Program

May 21st Sunday Tutoring

May 7th Summer Fun! Register Now – It’s Free!!!

Open Enrollment is Going on Now for Fun Summer Enrichment! Ask a teacher for the form or email your counselor. There is something for everyone!!! More information coming!

Apr 15th Test Out for High School Credit

Apr 5th All classes will be synchrous virtual April 6-9

Reminder Wednesday schedule 8:50 a.m. – 2:10 p.m.

https://firstbell.dearbornschools.org/2021/04/01/dearborn-schools-moving-all-online-april-6-10/

Mar 26th Reminder – High School Electives & Planning Learning Lab

Need help deciding which class to take as you plan for high school? Attend Ms. Elder’s Learning Lab on Tuesday April 6 & Thursday April 8 at 2:05. The Link is in your email. Parents are welcome to attend.

Mar 26th Summer Wish List – Your Opinion

A Single-Rotor Helicopter Drone is about to land at Smith and the superintendent steps out and invites everyone on an adventure to explore the world. You can learn or participate in any skills or activity you wish.ie: repair things, play piano, sing, taking a virtual trip to another part of the world, use your special talent to teach others (gaming/coding), create a clothing line, learn self defense, learn how to survive in the wilds, Creative Art or create a vegetable garden for the neighborhood, attend an empowerment retreat, etc. What would you add to Smith’s Wish List? 

 Take the Survey – It’s in your school email!

Mar 26th Scheduling Window is now Open! March 26-April 16

Current 6th & 7th Graders

1.  Elective Course Requests Are Ready – You can now go in to Student Connect and make your selections. Please read the directions before you begin. There is also a video link to walk you through the steps. 
2. The scheduling window is: March 26-April 16.  
3. As you make your selection, keep in mind our school is limited in options, so you may not get your choice the 1st semester.
4. Everyone will get PE. If you have a special circumstance for PE please let me know. 
5. Review the slides for advance planning information
6. Note: If you are interested in Leadership, directions are included in the attachment. If you have a specific question, please email your counselor. Good Luck!

 Resources & Instructions are included an email to current 6th & 7th graders. Check your email and please reach out to your counselor for questions.

Mar 25th Every Student is Important!

Every year the counseling department (AST) makes rounds to meet all 6th graders in both group classroom (virtual & In person) for an engaging presentation. We discussed various topics and strategies to support students’ success and check on their transition. We had some fun activities that highlighted that our 6th graders can outperform adults in a fun “Common Sense” Quiz they took. We also discussed mapping out the year in preparation for 7th grade.

After the group meetings, I met each student privately to check on their transition, had some wonderful conversations, and answered any questions or concerns a student may have. They were full of inspiring thoughts and excited about their 6th grade experience.

Soon students can begin selecting electives for next school year by logging into their school account. Details coming soon!

Mar 15th Smith Early College Testing Date