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

Feb 26th WANT TO DESIGN A MOBILE APP TO SOLVE REAL PROBLEMS?

Hurry! goIT is an opportunity for interested middle schoolers! No experience needed.

Students will work with STEM & DCMST students twice a week after school from March-April and will learn to design a thinking model & work in teams to design a mobile app to solve real-world problems facing the community. Students design a functioning prototype and at the end of the program, “pitch” their app and idea to a community of judges Shark Tank style. Through this process, students will participate in six modules that include fun activities, computational thinking, prototyping, presentation-building skills, and more. Computer Science is demystified, and students gain the skills and confidence required to pursue STEM degrees.

At the end of April, will come together with other students and celebrate their creativity and entrepreneurial skills used as they explored, created, and promoted their innovative mobile app solutions to everyday challenges in their community. Attached is the sign-up form. Who knows, maybe you’ll end up on “Shark Tank!”

Mrs. Richardson (math & computer science teacher) will run the program. Here is a form for students to sign up.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vrbOdndzEmd5aDoppJNlSrKLFEqZMwH_4Do9jM2G6cc/viewform?edit_requested=true

Feb 22nd Check Out Programs at the Michael Berry Career & Technical Education Open House

See attached Flyer/Invitation to the MBCC Open House coming up on Wednesday, March 6th from 4-7pm. We will have our teachers and students here to show off all the exciting career opportunities available to students in Dearborn. Please share/distribute ASAP (maybe put on your counseling/building blog/website, remind, or any newsletters home, etc.)?Open House Flyer

Feb 22nd Middle School College Night 2019

MIDDLE SCHOOL COLLEGE NIGHT 2019 – Schoolcraft College is hosting their annual College Night Open House for 8th-grade students and their parents on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, from 4:30-7pm. Learn about the important steps that need to be taken throughout high school to prepare for college. Attendees can meet with representatives from some of the state’s best public and private colleges and universities. In addition, students and parents will learn about options to help pay for college, including scholarships and financial aid. Pick up an informational card outside the counseling office or just show up! This is a great way to get your student to think about the many options available to them before their transition to high school.

Feb 22nd Edsel Ford Bound Student Met the 9th Grade Team

Edsel Ford bound students met with the 9th-grade team this week about their high school transition. They discussed requirements for graduation and many of the exciting options available to incoming 9th graders. The high schools also have a Summer Early Start” program for students who want a jump start on getting to meet the school. The program begins 2 weeks before the fall start. Your child will meet students from other schools and enjoy activities with the 9th-grade team and Link Crew Mentors. If your child attends, they will receive a half credit toward their required 23 credits for graduation. If you would like to add your child to this summer program contact your Smith counselor, Ms. Elder or you can email her at: eldern@dearbornschools.org.

Next week your child will be given a Pink form to select their electives. Please feel free to review it with your child then return it within 3 days.

Dearborn High will be visiting soon. As soon as the date is available it will be announced.

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Jan 24th Reminder- Secondary (High School) Options for Families – 8th graders is Jan 14, 2020 at 6:30pm

Families are invited to attend this informative session which will have district representatives to share information from the various secondary programs (DCMST, Early College Health & Manufacturing, dual enrollment, Career Technology Education courses at Michael Berry Career Center, Early College, The Henry Ford Collegiate Academy, Advanced Placement Coursework, etc.) on hand to present options available for 8th graders as they prepare for their high school transition.

Jan 16th Early College Application is now Available – Check your school email

The Early College application is now available to ALL 8th-grade students. The link to apply is located in the student’s school email. The following Early College program are:

1. Advanced Manufacturing- Students wanting a career in the Manufacturing Industry / Engineering
2. Henry Ford Early College- Students wanting a career in health
3. New for Fall 2019 is the Pre-Education- Students wanting a career as an educator

Students may ONLY APPLY to ONE school
Each Early College program is limited to 54 students, which are chosen by lottery
Students will be tested in March, (date to be determined)
Deadline for the application is March 1st.
Once the student applies, that’s it, there is nothing more for them to do. We will take it from there!

If you have any questions see your counselor. Good Luck!

Jan 8th DCMST Meeting for Current 8th Grade Algebra 1 Students

Parents & Students interested in the Fall DCMST program are invited to attend an informational meeting on January 29 from 6-7pm at the Michael Berry Center (Lecture Hall). Listen to the presentation and get your questions answered. 8th-grade students in Algebra 1 can apply to the program? Flyers are available outside the counseling office. Light refreshments will be served! Parent Mtg Flyer 2019 Thank you.

Dec 17th Smith Commemorates America in “Wreaths Across America”

Saturday, December 15, 2018, Smith NJHS students joined men and women who serviced their country along with families and students from the metro Detroit area in a truly emotional event at St. Hedwig Cemetary. The ceremony included “taps”, the color guard, ceremonial gun firing, and placing wreaths on the headstones of persons who served in various capacities. After the ceremony, everyone went off to place wreaths on the stones of those who served, a Truly touching event! I am proud of our National Jr Honor Society students and thankful for parents who came out.

Dec 12th Smith Joins “Wreaths Across American on December 15

The NJHS members are inviting any student to join us on Saturday, December 15 to lay “Wreaths Across America”. Wreaths will be placed on the headstones of military persons who sacrificed for our freedom. We will gather at St. Hedwig Cemetary in Dearborn, Heights. The entrance is on Ford Rd. You can bring your family, beginning at 12 noon. Over 600 wreaths will be laid along with over volunteers from all over the metro area for a day to remember. Dress warmly. See Dr. Elder for questions.

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-wreaths-across-america-day-second-saturday-in-december/

Dec 5th DCMST Visits Smith – Careers in Engineering, STEM, and More

Advance math students met with the Dearborn Center for Math Science & Technology today. Students listened, asked questions and got to hear from a former Smith student and current DCMST student about the program. Parents will be invited to a January parent meeting and get information about the application process and the opportunities in the growing need for workers for careers in Engineering, STEM, Health, etc. Brochures are available outside the counseling office.

The DCMST link is: https://dcmst.dearbornschools.org/potential-dcmst-candidates/