4.16.2021
The STEAM Weekly Volume 27
Parents and Students,

Whatever year it is, whatever pandemic hits, whatever happens in any year, Maxine Smith STEAM Academy will do WHATEVER IT TAKES to ensure that all students achieve their goals and belong to our KnightsCARE community.

Our internal achievement data and student work shows that students are learning. We have used student work and assessment data to improve student critical thinking and direct us to what enrichment and intervention is needed. See our Mock TNReady results here.

The state of Tennessee has made it clear that we will take the TNReady and End of Course Assessments IN PERSON this year. Our governor and state representatives have put a new law in place that will have consequences for schools and districts that do not meet 80% of students taking the assessments. We use TNReady to determine weather students are academically challenged and growing from where they start each year. The data can also be used for Advanced Coursework placement, and eligibility for certain optional or choice schools. This year TNReady participation matters. Our desire is to stay in good standing with the state and be funded properly. Please complete the form below so we can plan accordingly to reach our goal of 90% TNReady participation.


Andy Demster
#ChoosetoCARE
Special TNReady Testing Information
At home students coming to test will test in the GYM and other designated areas. All testing environments will have vigorous sanitization protocols in place as well as exceed social distance recommendations and precautions.
March Shining Knights:
These Students have been recognized by their peers and teachers for excellence in the month of March! Thank you for Choosing to CARE! Way to go!
6th Grade -
Anna Lauritzen-Wright and Hudson Noe
7th Grade -
Sophie Baldwin and Grady Dedman
8th Grade -
Logan Hassell
and Stephen Jones
Weekly Student Shout outs
Thank you Jose Gaitan, for bringing your best ATTITUDE everyday. Your diligence and hard work is noticed and appreciated. This is what it means to be a Knight! Way to go!
The R in CARE stands for RESPONSIBILITY and Carter Steward represents this KnightsCARE value all day! She has taken the responsibility of morning announcements and is doing such a great job! WOW!
MSSA Weekly Headlines:
RONE's Rocks:

Please pay close attention to the calendar and Dates to Remember in this email.


  • Monday: Even Classes, Report to homeroom for SEL
  • Tuesday: ODD Classes
  • Wednesday: Even Classes, Report Cards issued
  • Thursday: ODD Classes
  • Friday: Even Classes



If you are interested in accessing iREADY or Fastbridge Illuminate data, please emailmcdanielns@scsk12.org
Norris' Sports Report

Tuesday 4/13/2021
Soccer had a win 9-0 over Oakhaven MS.
Softball had a very close loss against Bellevue MS 11-12.
Wednesday 4/14/2021
Track 
  • Alex Bennett 1st in the 100 & 200, and long jump
  •           Jayden Reames 2nd in long jump, 4th in the 100, 5th in the 400
  •            Ethan Hester 7th in the 400
  •            Nicholas Saliba 3rd in the 800 & 1600
  •            Miles Holmes 2nd in discus
  •            Joshua Casey 2nd in shot & 4th in discus
  •           Zoe Beard 1st in the 100 & 400
  •            Veronica Gale 5th in the 100
  •            Aliyah Hansbourgh 6th in the 200
  •            Bella Eason 7th in the 200
  •            Leah Gregory 4th in the 400
  •            Niya Pirtle 4th in the 800
  •           Haylee McCollough 6th in shot
  •           Emily McClendon 7th in shot
  •          Girls 4x2 3rd place
  •           Girls 4x4 2nd place
Over all the Boys & Girls came in 3rd place of the whole meet.
Thursday 4/15/2021
Softball had a win 12-1 over Georgian Hills MS.
Baseball had a win 9-3 over Georgian Hills MS.
Way to go MSSA Soccer Team for defeating OakHaven MIddle School 9-0 on their second game. Join us at 5pm on 4/20/2021 @ Treadwell!
Way to go MSSA Softball team! We defeated Georgian Hills at Tobey 12-1. WAY TO GO!
Dr. Mac's CARE Corner:

Remember to continue meeting with your Peer Study Groups.

Contact Dr. Mac if you need to discuss grades, social or emotional concerns. smithdc@scsk12.org
Information Station with Mrs. Pollan:


Make sure you have updated your contact information in PowerSchool for the upcoming year!
Testing and Tech Time with Mrs. Otey:

Students should contact Mrs. Otey (oteyb@scsk12.org) immediately if they have Mic, Camera, Chat, Assignment issues and they cannot communicate with their teacher during class.

District CFA 2 Opens March 8, 2021
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