Nov 7th Please Claim Me: Lost & Found Is Overwhelmed!!!

Mom: Jamie, where are your gym clothes and lunch bag?
Jamie: Mom someone stole them!!
Mom: Again!!! Why are you always getting your things stolen?
Jamie: I Don’t know
Mom: I’m going to school tomorrow

Smith Lost & Found: Parents/Guardian, please claim me. I am overwhelmed with towels, shorts, jackets, hats, shirts, lunch bags, water bottles, etc. Please visit me every time your child says someone stole their clothes, books, planner, lunch bag, etc. Unclaimed items will be gone soon! Stop by the Lost & Found outside the counseling office.

Oct 24th Congratulations to the New NJHS Board Members

President: Maya Brown

Vise President: Sophia Harmen

Treasurer: Skylar Karl & Kamryn Brown

Secretary: Iea Ahmed and Margaret Carscaden

Promoters: Julia Tate, Isabelle Rodriquez, Dalia Nedzinksas, and Lily Smith

They are planning some great activities to support the Smith Community!

Oct 16th Welcome 2019-20 NJHS Members. You and your families are invited to your Induction to NJHS and a Pinning Ceremony. Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Reception 6pm – Atrium. Ceremony – 6:30 – Auditorium. Check Your email for updates

Massa Alshamaa, 8th

Samah Alwahibi, 8th

Amira Bazzi, 7th

Sterling Deller, 7th

Makayla Eubanks, 7th

Zoe Gee, 7th

Mekhia Knighten, 7th

Olivia Makled, 7th

Dalia Nedzinskas, 7th

Olivia Pilkins, 7h

Victor Schneidt, 8th

Lucas Shommer, 7th

Anna Selwa, 8th

Julia Tate, 7th

Santiago Torres, 8th

McKaylynne VanDorn, 7th

Oct 2nd Advisory classes are using the following presentation to our students.

Sep 17th 7th Graders Will Travel The World in Metro Detroit

TRAVEL THE WORLD

IN METRO DETROIT

Deadline – October 4

7^th Graders – Would you like to take a Religious Journey around the world? Seven students who are open to meet students from the metro Detroit area and experience world of diversity will be selected.  This year 700  7^th graders from around the metro area will benefit from the one-of-a-kind, immersive, interfaith literacy and diversity appreciation curriculum and learn about culture, religion & faith traditions. An amazing experience!  Interested students pick up an application outside the counseling office.  

This years trips will be:

1. Sikhism – November 8, 2019
2. Christianity – December 10, 2019
3. Judaism – January 7, 2020
4. Islam – January 29, 2020
5. Holocaust Memorial Center Journey – February 28, 2020
6. Hinduism – March 24, 2020

Submission of names on this form is the only way names will be accepted, and nametags produced, this year. Click here for the new nametag form.    7 students per school.           PIck up the packet from the counseling office:

• Application form for students – Please share with students,  collect and scan completed copies to me (1 submission please)
• RDJ 2019-20 Calendar – Please share with students and parents
• Permission form for parents – Please share with parents, collect and scan completed copies to me (1 submission please)
• RDJ Brochure – Please share with staff, students & parents

SPECIAL NOTES:

• Equitable access and opportunity are important – Please share with all 7th grade students by posting on your monitors, advisory announcements and/or morning broadcast.  Last year, a few parents called me to express that their child knew nothing about the opportunity.  Spread the news!!!
  • Each school has 7 open slots for student participation
  • We need staff chaperones from the schools.   In the past Ms. Kincaid has attended EVERY journey.  THANK YOU !!!  However, this year her schedule has changed at Unis.  Our program works because we have dedicated staff members that consistently assist us.  Please indicate the staff member that can join us from your school.  It doesn’t have to be the same person for each journey.
  • Parents are always welcome to attend as well
  • A bus departs ASC @ 8:30 sharp & returns by 2PM
  • A vegetarian lunch is provided on each journey
  • All information must be entered by Friday, October 4, 2019

Students must complete a Applications can be picked up from the counseling office.

Sep 17th Go Green! Join the Smith Green Club!

Green School: If you love the environment and want to help save it, join

Smith’s Green School.  Sign up outside the counseling office.  

Together we can make a difference and keep Smith a Green School. See Ms. Savage or Dr. Elder for additional information.

Sep 12th 2019-2020 Test Out Calendar

Sep 12th VAPING – CHILD ADVOCATES

We hear more about the effects of vaping and government warnings. This is a 15 year old who had been vaping without her parents ever suspecting. She is now on a ventilator and advocating for public awareness. The counseling office also has literature for pick up on various substances. 

https://www.yahoo.com/gma/teen-put-life-support-vaping-says-didn-t-143700085–abc-news-topstories.html

Sep 5th Do you want to become a voice of Leadership:

The Superintendent & Directors’ Student Advisory Council (SEDSAC) is a group of 7^th & 8^th grade students from all Dearborn schools who will take a lead on community service and social issues that impact their education and district related concerns. As the world is changing, Dearborn is helping to develop student leaders who are empathetic, kind and compassionate. You would meet once a month during the school day at Smith. If you would like to be selected to join the district Student Advisory Council submit an application through the Smith Blog by September 11. See Ms. Elder for questions.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRngEwhIUnQxpwQ0rxUpKqU6OriIY_dpkXJYIO7SdYuhV01A/viewform

May 22nd STAND (Students Taking A New Direction) Summer Camp

Summer STAND applications are now available for students in grades 4-7. This free camp is an empowering experience, help students deal with stressors, build confidence, promoting empathy and taking on social problems. In the process students build on their leadership qualities. This years camp will be at Stout middle school and runs Tuesdays-Thursdays 9-2pm June 25-August 1st. Applications are located outside the counseling office and due June 14.