PTA Meetings
The goal of SMS PTA is "To have a lifetime impact on every student at SMS".
Please join us in building assets for all SMS students. The membership dues for the SMS PTA are $5. Moms, Dads,
Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles are encouraged to Join. Each family who joins the PTA will receive a student handbook/directory.
There are 4 association meetings in this school year. These meetings are
held in September, November, February & April. If you have any questions about PTA, please contact SMS PTA
President, Marletta Holt: marlettah@sbcglobal.net
Activity Night
Activity
Night provides an opportunity for students of Smithfield Middle School to socialize in a well-chaperoned atmosphere. Activities include music, food, carnival
games, basketball & volleyball. If you are interested in volunteering as a chaperone, please contact an SMS PTA officer.
There
are 3 scheduled Activity Nights during the school year beginning with the "Back to School Bash". Activity Night is from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. PLEASE PICK UP YOUR CHILDREN PROMPTLY AT 8:30pm.
Once
students have entered the building for Activity Night, they will not be allowed to leave until 8:30pm unless a parent comes
inside to pick them up.
Tickets
may be purchased during lunch on the week of Activity Night for $5 or at the door. Concessions are available for purchase.
Box Tops For Education
Please clip & save all General Mills & Betty Crocker products
containing "labels for education" coupons & earn $$$ for SMS. Please place them in
the box located in the office.
Extra Curricular Organizations
Athletics - 7th & 8th Grade only
Band - 6th - 8th
Choir - 6th - 8th
F.C.A. - Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an organization
that meets on Friday mornings at & a.m.. You do not have to be in athletics to be a part of this organization.
The group has guest speakers who share inspirational encouragements F.C.A. usually has several activities throughout
the year.
High on Life - A service organization dedicated to making life better
for self & others through listening, learning & educating others. This organization encouages having fun without
the use of alcohol and drugs & helping others be the best they can be. High in Life is open to 7th & 8th
students only & meetings are held once a month before & after school.
S.W.A.P. - Students with a purpose is a student community service clud
dedicated to making students aware of the needs of the community around them, providing opportunities to serve in the community
& celebrating the efforts of its members. S.W.A.P. is open to students grades 6-8. Students must apply for
membership. New members must sign & agree to abide by a strict code of conduct. SWAP members are expected
to lead not only in the community but also in the classroom & school. Members of SWAP have the opportunity to participate
in periodic group service projects, including food drives, school beautification, visiting homeless shelters & painting
the homes of needy Fort Worth residents. Members also choose their own projects to complete & keep records of the
hours they serve. At the end of the year, students will be recognized for their efforts, both individually & through
the organization.
National Junior Honor Society - Membership in the SMS chapter
of the National Honor Society is an honor bestowed upon individual students by the faculty and administration. Selection
is based on four criteria: scholarship, leadership, character and service. NJHS is for 7th & 8th grade students.
Rawkin Raiders - A spirit club open to 7th & 8th
graders. They attend after school games & run our pep rallies. Contact faculty member Mrs. Rowe or PTA board
member Susan Young for additional information.
