SMS Jag E-News
Week 22: January 24-28, 2022
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday, January 24th
Parent University: Course Selection 6:00-7:30pm
End of Progress Report #5 (PR5)
Tuesday, January 25th
What Is CTE 6:30-7:30pm (James Reese Career & Technical Center)
Austin HS Parent Night 6:30-7:30pm (Teams)
Wednesday, January 26th
College Wednesday
Clements HS Course Selection (8th Grade Advisory)
Healthy Minds & Healthy Habits Parent Webinar 6:00-7:00pm- (Zoom)
Clements HS Parent Night 6:00-7:30pm (Teams)
Thursday, January 27th
No Place for Hate Committee Meeting 8:20am
Boys Basketball Tournament
Friday, January 28th
Jaguar Spirit Day
FBISD Academy Exam 9:00-10:15am
Culture Club: Desi Culture Day
Saturday, January 29th
HB4545 Saturday School Begins
FBISD Filmmaker's Academy 9:00-12:00pm
Boys Basketball Tournament
SAVE THE DATE
February 4th: 8th Grade Career Day
February 11th: 7th Grade Visit to Reese Center
February 11th: Student vs. Staff Basketball Game (Activity Schedule)
Course Selection Night
8th Grade Course Selection
Monday, January 24, 2022
6:00-7:30pm | SMS Library
Click here to join the meeting
6th & 7th Grade Course Selection
Monday, January 24, 2022
6:00-7:30pm | SMS Commons
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Career Day Parent Volunteers (February 4, 2022)
Career day needs parent volunteers help make the day a success. Help is needed with check in, hospitality, and in the exhibitors area as chaperones. Please use the SignUp Genius to review the needed times. You must be on the approved volunteer list to volunteer for the event. If you are not approved, use the following link to submit your application and background check.
SMS Book Fair
SMS needs volunteers for the upcoming book fair. Volunteers will help manage book purchases and handle cash. We also need folks prior to the book fair to help set-up, and post the book fair event to close-out and clean-up. If you sign-up to volunteer, please make sure you have completed your background check prior to the event. Please review the available slots below and click here to sign up. Thank you!
7th Grade Field Trip Chaperones (February 11, 2022)
Volunteers will ride the bus to and from the Reese Center with students and chaperone during the tour. Volunteers will need to arrive at SMS by 8:45 am and ensure that your volunteer application has been approved. Review the available slots and click here to sign up. Thank you!
Career Day Donations
A hospitality room will be available for the speakers and exhibitors during career day. Continental breakfast items, snacks and drinks will be available during their breaks. Please look over the list of items and sign up to donate if you can. Please drop off your items at the front office on February 1, 2022 and be sure to label all items 8th Grade Career Day. Thank you!
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Ren360 Testing (MOY)
In order to measure student growth in the areas of Reading and Math for the 2021 -2022 School year, the Renaissance 360 middle of the year (MOY) assessments will be administered January 10 – 28, 2022. During this window, FBISD teachers and staff will proctor the administration of the assessment for students. Your child’s math and ELA teachers have scheduled time for your child to take the assessment in class. The data from these assessments will be used to answer essential questions about your child’s learning needs and to improve academic outcomes for all the students in the class. As a parent, there is no action that you need to take at this time. At the conclusion of the testing window, MOY results will be available in Skyward for parents and students.
LIBRARY NEWS
Dear Parents and Families:
I'm excited to announce that the Scholastic Book Fair is back! After months without beloved school traditions, our upcoming Book Fair will be a familiar and welcome celebration. Here's what you need to know about our upcoming fair:
- Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly
- You can sign up for Book Fair eWallet, a convenient digital payment account, so your child can shop the Fair cash-free. Grandparents, friends, and others can contribute to the eWallet to help build your home library.
- We’re taking precautions to host a safe Fair at our school, focusing on preventive measures.
Save these dates:
Fair Dates: Monday, Feb. 7 – Friday, Feb. 11
We can’t wait to see your child at the Fair!
Melannie Boullion
Sartartia’s Book Fair Chair
Health & Wellness
National Drug & Alcohol Fact Week
NEWS FROM THE COUNSELORS
UPDATES & REMINDERS
Safety Reminders for Traffic During Arrival and Dismissal
Safety is important during arrival and dismissal each day. Please help us keep our students and staff safe by being mindful of the following:
- Cell phone use is prohibited in school zones; including the car rider drop off/pick up line
- Students should only enter/exit vehicles in the car rider circle at the front of the school
- Students should only enter/exit vehicles on the passenger side
- Please pull forward to the front of the line and then let your child get in/out of the vehicle
- Parents should not park in either of the parking lots during arrival or dismissal
- Please remind your students to use crosswalks and be aware of traffic when they are crossing the road
We appreciate your attention to these concerns during arrival and dismissal.
SARTARTIA PTO
Birthday Shout-Outs at SMS
Does your child have an upcoming birthday? Would you like to wish them a happy birthday on our new digital campus marquee? The PTO is coordinating birthday messages to go on our marquee as an ongoing fundraiser this year. For just $15 the shoutout will run all day to celebrate your student. Click HERE to reserve your birthday shoutout and feel free to order other Jag swag like hoodies, t-shirts, and more while you are ordering your child's birthday message! Note that submissions must be received at least two weeks ahead of the desired date to be posted on our campus marquee.
Yearbook Pictures Needed
The yearbook staff cannot be everywhere to take pictures for the yearbook, but you can help them out by taking pictures and submitting them. Pictures submitted must be school-relevant and appropriate. Use the QR code or this link to upload any photos you take this year.
Important Contact Information
6th Grade
Associate Principal: Dr. Sunday Johnson
sunday.johnson@fortbendisd.com
Counselor: Tanya Johnson
7th Grade
Assistant Principal: Paul Wells
Counselor: Kat Friedel
katherine.friedel@fortbendisd.com
8th Grade
Assistant Principal: Courtney Border
courtney.border@fortbendisd.com
Counselor: Amy Melby
Attendance: attendancesms@fortbendisd.com
Registrar: Alejandra Pena alejandra.pena@fortbendisd.com
Nurse: Christine Ferguson christine.ferguson@fortbendisd.com
Sartartia Middle School
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