What's new at the school!

A lot of things have been changed over the last three months. The boosters have spearheaded a drive to build restroom facilities out by the football field, new clocks have been put in every classroom and in the halls, the kitchen has been painted and updated, a new salad/taco bar has been located in the cafeteria to help speed-up serving the students, the bathroom stalls have been repainted, the weight room has been moved and expanded (thanks to the athletic boosters), four new electronic door locks have been added to further secure the building, all the other outside locks will be made unusable and we have added another 16 cameras bringing our total to 32 and covering almost the entire interior hallways and most of the exterior of the building. It has really improved both the look and the security of our building! Come by for a visit or ask for a tour, we would love to show you!

September Objectives

I can do mental math. I can compute numbers in my head without a calculator.

I can read and follow directions.

• Fall sports pictures will be taken on Tuesday, Sept. 16th. Your coaches have the fliers and the schedule
• Are you
  interested in volunteering to help out with the Fishing Derby on the 20th? They could use 2-3 people and it will earn students community service hours. Call Charlie Retherford at
  Phone: 269-445-2425 or 800-228-7855
• Juniors and Seniors: SMC is hosting it's annual College Night on Wed.,Sept. 24 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Over 50 colleges and universities will be represented, along with the armed services. This is a great opportunity to talk to college reps and pick up lots of information. Parents are also encouraged to attend. See the guidance bulletin board for information.
• College representatives are beginning their visits here, speaking with interested students. Please note the following dates and sign up in guidance to see these reps:
  Saginaw Valley State University - Sept. 24
  Indiana Technical University - Sept. 25
  Western Michigan University - Sept. 30
  Central Michigan University - October 6
  Michigan Technical University - October 23
• Varsity Club dues will be $2 and may be paid to either Torrie Conner or Mrs. Stump. If you have lettered in any sport or are playing a varsity sport, you are eligible to belong to the club.
• There will be a Junior Class meeting on Tuesday, September, 16 at 7:35 in the auditorium.
• Enrichment lists are up on the 7/th and 8th grade bulletin board and on the windows across from the Guidance office. If you don’t see your name on the list and it’s supposed to be there, see Mrs. Hargrove as soon as possible.
• The 2008 Yearbook has arrived. Pick up your copy today. If you would like
  to purchase a yearbook, the cost is $45.
• Seniors: Sign up in the guidance office for the Marine ROTC talk on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 9:00 am. Also, sign up to talk to the Marine recruiter at 10:00 on the same day.
• It’s coming again!!! 7/8th grade football tournament on Oct. 3rd, 4:30 to
  6:30 p.m. Pick up for copy of the rules in the office.
• Student Senate will meet in the Auditorium on September 18th during enrichment
• Thespian Society will have its induction on September 18th in the auditorium at 6:30 PM
• September 22nd is School Picture Day!
• Mr. Habra will be out of the building Thursday until 3:00 PM and Friday until at least Noon.
• Instructional Council meets at 3:45 PM on the 22nd at Red Brick.
• There is a board meeting on the 22nd at 7:00 PM in the High School Media Center.
• All of the Lakeland Conference Superintendents, Athletic Directors, and Principals will be meeting here at the High School at 8:00 AM on the 23rd.

Quote of the Week:

If a teacher's gone, we call a sub, if a principal's gone, we don't even bother, but if a secretary is gone, we might as well close the school! -Todd Whitaker