
MAVERICK MEMO 25:08 (10.18.2024)
WHAT'S IN THIS MAVERICK MEMO?
Hello Mavericks!!!!
In this Maverick Memo I will share information on the following:
- PTA Updates
- School Dance
- Spirit Week
- Something Rotten!
- End of Marking Period/Independent Practice
- SEAC Coffee Talks
- Volleyball
- Veteran's Day
- Explore Selection Window Closing
- Second Step
- Important Dates
If you have any questions, just send me an email at will.waldman@lcps.org.
Will Waldman, Principal
PTA UPDATES AND EVENTS
THREE UPCOMING SPIRIT NIGHTS!
- Solo Pizza Spirit Night--October 28th from 4-9 PM. Let them know your from Smart's Mill and we get a donation from Solo back to the PTA
- The Branch Spirit Night--November 4th from 11AM-4PM. School receives 15% back to the PTA. This is a chance to also help the community. Bring a Thanksgiving dinner in a reusable bag (no paper please) that includes stuffing mix, four cans of vegetables, boxed potatoes, gravy (no glass containers), cornbread/muffin mix, cranberry sauce, and a dessert mix. Please nothing perishable. Donations support Loudoun Hunger Relief
- Altitude Spirit Night--December 6 5-8PM. Come bounce around with other Smart's Mill families. Bring a brand new (or unworn) coat to donate to the Good Shepherd Alliance.
JOIN THE PTA!! The single most important way to support your student, the staff and the PTA, is to join the PTA. Sign up here.
Also, subscribe to our website so you don't miss any news, events, and more! Subscribe here. Click Sign Up in the top right corner.
Questions? Email smmsvapta@gmail.com.
SCHOOL DANCE OCTOBER 23
The SCA is sponsoring the Halloween Monster Mash Dance from 3:35-5:00 on October 23. Students can wear their costumes to school that day. Tickets will go on sale during lunch.
- $5 Tickets on sale during lunch on October 18th, 21st, and 22nd.
- Bring a canned good and receive a ticket for $4.
- Tickets are only on sale during lunch.
- Parents must also complete this permission slip for their child to attend
SPIRIT WEEK OCT 21-25
Spirit week is next week. We have something everyday.. Including days that support the Dance on Wednesday and the PEP rally on Friday. See the flyer below for details.
WE HAVE A MUSICAL!
We are excited to announce this year's musical will be....SOMETHING ROTTEN!
No, no.. the show won't be rotten.. it's called Something Rotten!!
Something Rotten! is Tony-Award winning, crowd-pleasing musical that follows two brothers who set out to write the world's very first musical! But, they are up against the greatest playwright of all-time, William Shakespeare!
Hailed as “the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years," Something Rotten! is a hysterical celebration of everything we love about Broadway Musicals.
There will be an Audition workshop and a parent information meeting on Oct 28.
And, AUDITION REQUEST FORMS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 31.
VISIT THIS SITE https://sites.google.com/view/millhouseproductions/ FOR DETAILS!
END OF THE MARKING PERIOD
Parents and students, the end of the marking period is approaching rapidly (October 29th).
It is important for students and parents to log into both Parent/Student-VUE often to ensure that grades are correct and assignments are uploaded. If there are missing assignments, now is the time to start working with your teacher to complete them. This includes summative assignments, formative assignments, and independent practice.
Ensuring that you are checking your Schoology as often as possible will help to keep students on track and parents informed.
SEAC COFFEE TALKS
All Parents with a Special Needs Child are welcome to Coffee Talks on the Last Monday of each month (excluding December & May).
We will share resources, explore hot topics, provide update on SEAC and lend support.
Hosted by THS & SMMS SEAC Rep and Special Needs Consultant Cortney Heykoop.
Please RSVP to Cortney@cloverleafwealth.com or text 703-395-0860.
Oct 28th, Nov 25th, Jan 27th, Feb 24th, March 31st, April 28th,
Simply Be 1:00-2:00pm
Starbucks (Market Street) 7-8pm
All parents from are welcome regardless of the school your child attends.
INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL
Six on Six Volleyball begins the week of November 11th. Please use the QR code in the flyer below for information, or speak to Mr. Luckey.
VETERANS DAY BRUNCH
Smart’s Mill Middle School would like to continue our tradition of honoring the veterans in our Maverick community.
We will host a veteran’s brunch from 8:50 - 10:10 on November 11th with a short recognition parade. We will also be compiling photographs for a Hero’s Wall.
If you are a veteran who would like to participate, please complete the Google RSVP and information form HERE
If you have a photo that we can use for our Hero's Wall, they can be emailed to Tiffany.Martinez@lcps.org.
EXPLORE SELECTION WINDOW CLOSING ON MONDAY!
As we prepare for the beginning of EXPLORE Clubs, students will need to make their selections for their preferred clubs.
1. Review this document to see what clubs are available.
2. Use this link (to respond, students must be signed into their school Google account) to:
- Select your choice for a Book Club book. The book with the most votes will be read by the entire grade level.
- Select up to five (5) of your preferred clubs. You will get one of your five choices.
- THIS LINK WILL BE CLOSING ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 21ST.
SECOND STEP
Second Step is the program that Smart's Mill utilizes for our advisory program, "CONNECT." Please use this link to review upcoming lessons.
Additionally, school counselors will be facilitating bullying prevention lessons next week. Please reach out to your student's grade level counselor if you have any questions.
VERY IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Below are a upcoming dates that families need to be aware of. More details will be in future Maverick Memos. Please remember to check the school's website to review our calendar to identify any other dates by following this LINK.
- October 21-25: Spirit Week
- October 23: Halloween Dance
- October 24: Advanced Orchestra Concert at THS
- October 25: In School PEP Rally
- October 29: End of Marking Period One.
- October 30: Student Holiday
- October 31: Student Holiday
- November 1: All LCPS Schools Closed (Diwali)
- November 4: Student Holiday (County PD Day
- November 5: Student Holiday (Election Day/County PD Day)
Ways to Reach Us
Above are links to Facebook and Twitter. Below are links to the school's website, and my email.
Email: will.waldman@lcps.org
Website: https://www.lcps.org/o/smm
Location: 850 North King Street, Leesburg, VA, USA
Phone: 571-252-2030