SMS Parent Nation

Monday, Febuary 1 is the last day to order yearbooks.  The cost is $25.  Please make checks payable to Smithfield Middle School.

Raider Nation,

Semester exams take place this Thursday and Friday.  Students will be released at 11:25 on Jan 15 and 16 following exams. 

The test schedule is as follows:

Jan 13

7^th Period

Jan 14

2^nd  Period

4^th  Period

6^th Period

Jan 15

1^st period

3^rd Period

5^th period

Classes that issue text books are having text book checks.  Students must show their text book to their teacher or they will be placed on the fee and fine list.  All students must be cleared from the fee and fine list prior to taking their exam.

Wounded Warrior Project

A week from tomorrow, SMS will begin a coin drive to support families of wounded veterans.  Money raised in this project goes to military chaplains to assist families in need.  The following link provides more information about the project.

http://schools.birdvilleschools.net/sfms/lib/sfms/Wounded_Warrior_Project.m4v

Scoliosis Screening

6^th grade parents

On Wednesday, January 27th, we will be having our state mandatory scoliosis screening for all 6^th graders.  Scoliosis, a common spinal abnormality found in adolescents, is a sideways twisting of the spine.  Trained BISD screeners will look at your child’s back while he/she stands and then bends forward.  The girls and boys will be screened separately and individually.  Boys will wear gym shorts and remove their shirts.  Girls are requested to wear a bra or swimsuit top and shorts.  According to the law, all 6^th grade students will be screened unless a medical record from a previous examination is turned into the nurse.  If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

There will be no school on Monday, January 18, 2010 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

We wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving Holiday.  School will be closed for the holidays Wed. November 25-Friday November 27.

Holiday schedules are beginning to fill up.  Please check out the on-line Raider Nation Web-Page.  The school calendar is a great resource for your family. 

Tomorrow is the last day to purchase SMS spirit wear. Spirit Wear order forms are in the front office.  Order forms and payment must be turned in to the R4 teachers or front office to Mrs. Hunt no later than Tuesday, November 24^th.  There will be no exceptions for late orders.  Deadline is Tuesday, November 24^th.

Monday, November 23

7^th grade girls basketball @ the Raider Nation

7^th grade boys basketball @ Harwood Jr. High

Tuesday, November 24

Cross Country @ Meadow Park

November 25-27

Thanksgiving Holidays

Lady Hawk Volleyball

Area Play-Offs

Where:       W.G. Thomas Coliseum

6108 Broadway Avenue

Haltom City, TX

When:  Thursday, November 5

6:00 pm

Smithfield and Richland Middle students get in FREE!!

Raider Nation News

This weekend our “A” volleyball teams are participating in the district tournament Both teams begin the tournament on Friday.

7^th Grade @ SMS -4:30

8^th Grade @ Harwood -5:45

The 8^th Grade Football Team will compete in the Showcase Game at the Fine Arts and Athletics Complex.  Start Time is 5:00.

We are in the middle of the fourth week of the six weeks.  I encourage you to check skyward and see how your child is doing on his/her grades.

2009 Fall TENNIS CLINIC

Who: Boys/Girls ages 6 to14

Date: Saturday, November 7th                               

Time:  10:00 – 2:00

Where: B.H.S. tennis courts (9100 Mid Cities Blvd)

Cost: $35.00, includes camp T-shirt

Email Coach Burris for a Registration form.

celina_burris@birdville.k12.tx.us  

Hey Hawk FANS!

Your Hawk Football team is 9-0

and plays for the District Championship this Thursday at 7:00 pm

The Varsity game will be televised on Channel 21.

They are setting up tents to the side of the stadium.

BHS just found out that they will also be the Fox High School Road Show “Game of the Week”.

They will set up 6-7 tents on the side next to where ZuRomas sets up and have a ton of prizes, face painting, a chance for an ultimate fan to win $1000.00 and a talent contract.

ZuRomas will be there with pizza and pasta for $3.00 – so paint up & grab a slice and support the BHS football team.

Tennis Match Cancelled

Today’s tennis match at Birdville High has been cancelled due to homecoming festivities.  It will be rescheduled in November.

Volleyball Help!

7^th Grade Intramurals – On 7^th grade VB home games,  parents may enter at 3:20 through the gym entrance.

8^th Grade Intramurals – On 8^th grade VB home games, parents may arrive at 2:30.  Please check in through the front office to receive a visitor’s tag.

Mum is the Word

Homecoming mums should not to be worn at SMS.  We are encouraging students to wear these items at the game and not at school.

End of Six weeks

Friday is the end of the first six weeks.  We encourage you to check skyward and investigate your child’s progress.

Friday September 25^th is SMS Picture Day

Tomorrow is picture day at Smithfield Middle School.  Order forms were sent home with all students last Thursday.  We still have some extras in the office if your child needs one.

Cleanliness/Staph/Flu

Smithfield Middle School and BISD is being very proactive to minimize the effects of staph infection and the flu.  Every other Wednesday, athletes are required to take everything (clothing and pads) out of their athletic lockers to take home.  We need your help!  Please wash all laundry and Lysol all equipment.  In addition to the usual cleaning, our custodial staff will sanitize the inside and out of each locker when these lockers are emptied on Wednesdays.

Activity Night- Smashing Success

Thanks to all the volunteers that donated items and chaperoned our activity night.  We had 400 students that attended and enjoyed themselves.  Smithfield Middle School is very lucky to have students, parents and teachers that are so involved.

Work-Out Facility

The SMS Fitness center is open for business.  Please contact Jason Turner for specific information.  Jason_Turner@Birdville.k12.tx.us or call at 817.547.5056.

Parents,

Just a reminder of tonight’s Activity Night! You can still bring drinks and store bought baked goods.  The Raiders really appreciate these items.  Parents and volunteers that attend this event must be approved through the district. Please use the volunteer application link.

http://www.birdville.k12.tx.us/volunteer/index.html

Progress reports were distributed this week.  We are asking for all Raiders to return a signed copy of the report to their RRRR teachers.  This is a great opportunity for communication between school and home.  We are here to help.

By the end of the day, all Raiders will have been given a Skyward Access Card.  This card contains each student’s access code to Skyward.  I strongly encourage you to ask your son or daughter to check their own academic progress through Skyward.

The Smithfield Middle School PTA is assembling the 2009-2010 Handbook & Directory for SMS.  We are looking for sponsors to help offset the cost of printing the books.   The Handbook & Directory is free to all PTA members.

Inside cover page:  $100 (subject to availability)

Last page:  $75 (subject to availability)

Full page:  $50

Half page:  $30

Business card: $20

If you are interested in advertising your business and supporting the SMS PTA, please e-mail louanne_keith@sbcglobal.net by Wednesday, September 23rd.

Thanks for your patience yesterday with our technology issues!  Believe it or not we survived with one phone and no computers!

Tonight’s Middle School Band Night has been canceled due to rain.

Donations Needed

We need your help!  Could you please donate 2 liter drinks and (store bought) baked goods for our Activity Night?  Just have your son or daughter drop the items off in the front office.  We will use the items for prizes at next Friday’s big event. 

We also need volunteers for the evening!  Don’t miss this opportunity!

Back to School 101-The ABC’s of a Successful School Year

Birdville ISD Counseling Department is offering an educational experience for adults.  It will cover issues such as:  How to organize, Study Skills, High School Credits, and College preparation. 

September 17

6:30pm-8:30pm

Richland High School Omni Room

Smithfield Middle School Handbook & Directory

The Smithfield Middle School PTA is assembling the 2009-2010 Handbook & Directory for SMS.  We are looking for sponsors to help offset the cost of printing the books.   The Handbook & Directory is free to all PTA members.

Inside cover page:  $100 (subject to availability)

Last page:  $75 (subject to availability)

Full page:  $50

Half page:  $30

Business card: $20

If you are interested in advertising your business and supporting the SMS PTA, please e-mail louanne_keith@sbcglobal.net by Wednesday, September 23rd.