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

Nov 30th Counseling Office Information Center

• Just Arrived: Stop in the counseling office and pick up the federal government’s booklet on “online safety.” You can also review other information handouts as well!
• Don’t forget to send in your canned/non perishable contribution to your  child’s Advisor class!

Thanks to Parents Mr. & Mrs. Adam for recreating our information cubbie into a Turnstyle to hold important information for parents and students. 

Nov 19th Congratulations to 2015-2016 NJHS Executive Board

The following have been elected to the 2015-2016 NJHS Executive Board. Congratulaitons, they are “off and running” after their first meetig on Tuesday!

President- Kate Przywara

Secretary- Grace Malone

Vice President- Ryan Burpee

Treasurer – Linh Nguyen

Nov 5th Congratulations to 2015-2016 NJHS Inductees

Smith is honored to welcome the 2015-2016 National Junior Honor Society Inductees who have been selected to join this national service organization. Our honorees will be inducted at a formal ceremony on November 12, 2015.  Smith looks forward to meeting the following students and their families:

Alicia Adam

Alexandra Ambrosia

Alayna Berry

Emma Cornejo

Ariel Downs

Cire Gordon

Sarah Hettner

Morgan Hughley

Mathew Hutsell

Connor Knop

Triana McEachren

Madilynn Mendez

Molly Mullen

Lihn Nguyen

Sahabi, Simon

Nicole Silvers

Xavier Song

Trevor Tate

Thursday, November 12, 2015

6:00-6:30 Reception – Atrium

6:30-7:30 Induction Ceremony – Auditorium

Great job families!!!

Sep 21st Welcome Smith Families

If you did not make it to Smith’s Open House last week, we hope to see you at Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 26 & 28. Prior to conferences you can access your information by contacting your child’s teacher or counselor through Parent Connect. Parent Connect will also allow you to check on your child’s attendance and any updates that may have been posted by teachers.

The counseling office will soon be updating available Resources in reception area. You can walk in and help yourself beginning October 1st. A resource that is currently available is a free reading tutorial program. Please email or stop in the counseling office for an account username and password.

Have a wonderful year Families!

Ms. Elder, Counselor

Oct 30th Please Support the PTSA Bake Sale – Nov 4th

Hello, O.L Smith Parents! You have been invited by O.L Smith PTSA to sign up for “Election Day Bake Sale .” Please click on the link below to view the online sign up sheet. To sign up, go to: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0F4BA4A62CA6F49-election/6913614

Sep 24th Middle School Seal of Biliteracy begins at Smith

The Dearborn Public Schools will once again take the lead on providing students with innovative programs designed to prepare them for post-secondary education and the workforce. The Board of Education approved a district wide program, starting as early as elementary school, allowing all students to earn a Seal of Biliteracy upon completion of high school.

Students who attain the Seal will be honored at their senior honors convocation where they will receive a certificate and an emblem to be worn at commencement. The Seal will be placed on the students’ diploma and will be noted on their official transcripts.

Starting in the elementary grades students will have multiply pathways to take in order to achieve and demonstrate language proficiency.

Middle School – Commitment

• Complete world language course with minimum grade of B or pass district Level 1-Test Out exam
• Score proficient on 8th grade state Language Arts test
• Score proficient on state English proficiency test
• 1 page essay in each language: “Why is knowing multiple languages important?”
• Oral presentation in language other than English

Students will given Information in group counseling sessions.  Information is also available in the counseling office.

https://dearbornschools.org/news/343-students-can-earn-seal-of-biliteracy-upon-graduation

Jun 5th Incoming 9th Grade Fall Dates to Keep in Mind!

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May 19th Summer Speed Reading Program

University of Detroit-Mercy is again offering their Summer in Dearborn & On Campus Reading Program.  Speed reading can increase reading speed, improve concentration, and build vocabulary.  Tuition varies by program. An information flyer is available in the counseling office and is also attached.

summer reading flyer

May 12th Class of 2018 Student Council

May 6th Welcome 5th Grade Students & Parents

6^th GRADE SELF-REFLECTIONS

Dear 5th grader,

You are going to be in MS next year. MS can be a fun & scary at the same time!  Lots of kids are nervous about going to MS, they think they are going to forget their combination or they won’t remember their schedule. To be honest I thought the exact same thing.  Trust me; you won’t forget your combinations because you practice it a lot. I was worried I would forget my schedule and to be honest I remembered the first week. Another bonus is all the teachers are really nice, they know what it’s like to come from your small elementary to this big MS!  6^th grade Viking – “Grace M”

When you are having a problem in school talk to your teacher or principal or even your best friend if you need to get something off your chest and do the same for your friend if your friend is having a problem. If you are having trouble with what you are learning, talk to your teacher, they would love to help you. Kids often think “Oh my gosh! I have so many different classes so I’m going to have a boatload of homework.” Figure out a time for homework not TV time or stuff like, stick to it everyday & eventually you will start to find that you don’t have a lot of homework. Kids stress about good grades, write down everything in your planner…before you rush off home… think what do I need to bring home so, study for all of your tests even though you think you know all of it. One last thing, if you’re absent ask your teachers for the work you missed. I hope this helps! Have an awesome year! 6^th grade Viking

Dear 5^th graders,

I remember when I first came to middle school I was a little scared that people would not like me for me. So I started to act like this smart bossy little girl and I hated that me. So my advice to the new sixth graders are just be yourself because if you pretend to be someone you’re not you might just lose sight of who you are. Also you might not like that kid you are pretending to be. 6^th grade Viking – “Ariel D”

Dear Parents,

I can’t tell you how my mom or dad felt when I first started the sixth grade because I’m not them. But I can tell you how I wanted them to feel. I wanted them to feel like I’m growing up. Show them lots of love and care as they make their transition because it’s hard when you have to do something new that you know nothing about. Also the kid might be a little scared on how people my see him or her so just show them love and talk to them. Oh, yeah pray that they get this really awesome teacher named Mrs.Uetz, she is the absolute best teacher ever. 6^th grade “Viking Ariel D”

Dear 5^th grader,

Some advice I would give to 5^th graders coming into middle school would be “stay away from the drama”. All it does is bring you bad news, nothing good comes out of it except rumors seriously, I mean you should think before you repeat things especially if it would hurt someone’s feelings. Would you want a rumor going around about you? I don’t think so! So keep this in mind next time you say something about someone or text someone.  6^th grade is to meet new people and have new friends and to experiment new looks not to be like cool kids and uncool kids, winners & losers. 6^th grade Viking – “AJ”

Dear 5^th grade students: Your 1^st day at Smith might be a bit scary but you’ll get over it. Smith is an OK school. Wish you best wishes. 6^th grade Viking “your mom”.

Dear Parents, For advice for your 6^th grade kids for sure you need to give them a break or let them relax because it is not easy. It will get really hard coming to 6^th grade, it will get stressful.  6^th grade Viking “Kassa Frass”

Dear 5^th grade students

, My advice to you would be no messing around in the hallway. Why? WE have these focus card that keep track of how you act in school and if you are late you will get your card signed.  If you get 10 boxes signed you will be sent to detention. 6^th grade Viking

Dear Parents, I would let my kids take a break when they get home.  But I would also make sure they do all their homework and studying and if they need help try to help the best you can.  6^th grade Viking “Collin R.”

Dear Students, One advice for you 5^th graders is the more you study the more you will learn. Also, the harder you work the higher your grades get. 6^th grade Viking

Dear Students, Since there is an A day  a B day, I do the A day work on that day and the B day homework on B day. I don’t have an overload of work. It works! 6^th grade Viking

Dear Parents,

Let your kid come home once you pick them up, let them have a snack then do their homework. 6^th grade Viking Summer L.

Dear Student, Some advice I have for you is: if they’re not too heavy carry all your books at once. Going to your locker can slow you down.  Go the bathroom between classes and bring a water bottle. Parents? Very few people can work nonstop without a break for incredible period of time.  Give your child a break when they get home, after which they should do their homework.  6^th grade Viking Adrian F.”

Dear student, It is not as bad as you think. Middle school is very different from elementary. You want to meet lots of new friend but still keep in touch the old ones. Memorized your locker comb and always lock y9ur locket. Never put off homework till the last minute. Pay attention in class. Don’t be afraid and be excited for middle School. Good Luck!!! 6^th grade Viking “Doodler 11”