SMS Jag E-News
January 24, 2021
Hey Jags,
We have a full week ahead of us as we continue to administer the middle of year Ren360 assessment, compete on the basketball court, prepare for 8th Grade Career Day, and promote another great Spirit Night organized by our PTO at Chipotle in Sugar Land Town Center. Thank you for your support with everything that we have going on at School.
Below you will find new information about the upcoming Career & Technical Education Exploration Night, the FBISD Academy and Program application process, and details on how to participate in the 6th Annual FBISD FilmFest that begins this Saturday with the 48-hour Challenge. We hope that you will take some time to explore the opportunities open to all of our students. There is something for everyone!
Be sure to check out our yearbook webpage where you will find all of the info on how to get your pictures and ads submitted for the 2020-2021 school year. It's also not too late to buy your yearbook. It has definitely been a memorable year and we are excited for what is to come!
With Jag Pride,
Cholly Oglesby
Principal
Sartartia Middle School
Week at a Glance
Wednesday 1.27.2021
Boys Basketball Game @ Fort Settlement 5:15pm
Thursday 1.28.2021
Girls Basketball Game @ Garcia 5:15pm
CTE Program Exploration Night 7:00-8:00pm
Friday 1.29.2021
8th Grade Career Day
Saturday 1.30.2021
FBISD Filmmakers Academy
FBISD 48-hour Filmfest Competition
Sunday 1.31.2021
SMS Spirit Night @ Chipotle 4:00-8:00pm (Sugar Land Town Center)
High School Academy & Program Applications
The application window for the FBISD Academies, P-Tech, ECHS, and Piano Technician are now open. Below you will find each program’s website, a link to a video, and the links to the application. Each program website includes information about the application process and program requirements.
FBISD Academy Application (January 19-February 8, 2021)
FBISD P-TECH and ECHS Application (January 19-February 8, 2021)
Piano Technician Application: HERE (January 19-March 29, 2021)
Digital Media Academy
https://www.fortbendisd.com/Domain/3046
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1978342596
Engineering Academy
https://www.fortbendisd.com/Domain/2399
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1960499862
Global Studies Academy
https://www.fortbendisd.com/Domain/2400
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1975840988
International Business and Marketing Academy
https://www.fortbendisd.com/Domain/2401
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1975840988
Math and Science Academy
https://www.fortbendisd.com/Domain/2402
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1962547165
Medical Science Academy
https://www.fortbendisd.com/Domain/2404
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1978342596
P-Tech: Hightower HS
https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/114850
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1969781001
P-Tech: Willowridge HS
https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/114851
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1969748078
ECHS: Marshall HS
https://www.fortbendisd.com/domain/15898
https://www.wevideo.com/view/2002576800
Piano Technician: Marshall HS
Reminders for Jag Families
Attendance
1. The student is required to attend all classes for every period a class is offered.
2. The student has to respond to roll call when the teacher calls his/her name.
3. The student has to be engaged and participate in class.
4. If the student is having technical issues, missing the classing link, they should email the teacher during the class about the issue.
Ren360 MOY Assessment (Jan 19-Feb 12)
In order to measure student growth in the areas of Reading and Math for the 2020-2021 School year, the Renaissance 360 middle of the year (MOY) assessments will be administered January 19th - February 12th. During this window, FBISD teachers and staff will proctor the administration of the assessment for face-to-face AND online students. A separate notification went to parents on January 17 via email that outlined the REN360 middle of the year (MOY) assessments that are being administered. It is particularly important for parents of online students to read it, as we are relying on you to a degree to ensure it is successful. In the online testing environment, family members/caregivers may only help students get online and log into the test site. Once the test begins, students are NOT permitted to use other people, devices, or any other resources to help them answer test questions. For more information about Star Renaissance 360 Assessments, visit the Renaissance parent webpage.
SMS Morning Tutorials
Daily Wellness Screening
Jaguar Athletics
The FBISD Athletics Department and District campus athletics coordinators continue working to provide a safe environment for our student athletes this school year. In preparation for successful basketball, track, tennis and soccer seasons, parents are asked to ensure that their students’ Pre-Participation Physical Exam form and Rank One electronic forms are submitted to their campus head coach by the dates listed below in order to be eligible to participate in the first day of tryouts. Visit the FBISD Athletics webpage to learn more about the District’s health and safety protocols. Be sure to check out the Boys' & Girls' Athletics Newsletters for the most current information about games, tickets, tryouts, and character education videos.
PTO Corporate Sponsorships
Do you own a business or know someone who does? Would you like to get your business name out in the community? The SMS PTO is looking for business sponsors for the 2020-2021 school year. There are several different sponsorship levels. If you or someone you know would be interested, please click here for more information. Questions? Contact Nina at ninacsepta@gmail.com
Assistant Principals & Counselors
6th Grade
Paul Wells-Assistant Principal
281.634.6331
Kat Friedel-Counselor
katherine.friedel@fortbendisd.com
281.634.6320
7th Grade
Courtney Border-Assistant Principal
courtney.border@fortbendisd.com
281.634.6314
Brandi Goodly-Counselor
281.634.6318
8th Grade
Dr. Sunday Johnson-Associate Principal
sunday.johnson@fortbendisd.com
281.634.6316
Lynne Shaver
281.634.6319
SMS Helpful Resources
Sartartia Middle School
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Email: cholly.oglesby@fortbendisd.com
Website: www.fortbendisd.com/sms
Location: 8125 Homeward Way, Sugar Land, TX, USA
Phone: 281-634-6310
Twitter: @sms_jaguars