Smitha Guidebook 24-25 current | Page 8

EXTRA-CURRICULAR & ENRICHMENT
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS At Smitha we encourage students to become a part of clubs and organizations to enrich their middle school experience . Students who do participate must complete a form granting permission from parents / guardians . With participation in these activities comes responsibility . For example , when students participate in these activities , they are representing Smitha not only on campus , but also , in some instances , in the community ; therefore , students who violate the District ’ s Student Code of Conduct policies or experience significant academic difficulty are subject to a probationary period with their membership or students may be prohibited from participation .
INTRAMURALS Intramurals are an extension of physical education that provides an opportunity for team competition utilizing skills learned in the physical education classes . Intramurals are scheduled in the morning before school by the PE staff . Intramurals are a privilege . All school rules apply , and the local school administration or intramural sponsors will have the right to revoke this privilege based on student conduct .
FIELD TRIPS Smitha field trips are funded through parent / guardian donations . These donations are requested and collected to enable every student to participate . Participation in field trip activities will be contingent upon the individual student ' s discipline . If enough funds are not collected , the field trip may be canceled .
PERFORMING ARTS Several performances are scheduled throughout the school year . The Performing Arts programs are supported by parent donations .
FOOD SERVICES The Smitha cafe serves breakfast from 8:45 a . m . to 9:00 a . m . Lunch is from 10:52 a . m . to 12:53pm ( times may vary ). All students enrolled at Smitha Middle School will be offered a healthy school breakfast and school lunch for NO COST during the 2024-2025 school year .
Additionally :
• Every student at Smitha will have access to breakfast and lunch meals at no cost .
• No meal application is needed from parents for students at Smitha .
• If parents want to buy extra portions or snacks from the Smitha Café , they must send money or place money on their child ’ s meal account .
Students may choose from a variety of healthy options that encourage a well-balanced meal . All items provided and / or purchased in the cafeteria must be consumed in the cafeteria . The daily menu for breakfast and lunch is available . Our Café also offers extras such as ice cream , bottled water , non-carbonated fruit drinks and chips for purchase .
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