Titan News
Update from Sugar Land MS - April 16, 2020
Online Learning Continues Through May & Frequently Asked Questions
Titan Families,
As you are aware, Dr. Dupre announced this week that FBISD would remain in online learning through the rest of the school year, as we will not be returning to physical classrooms.Though I know this was disappointing news, you probably sensed it was coming. Naturally, this may create additional questions in students' and parents' minds about a variety of topics, which is the purpose for this additional message to you this week, ahead of the usual weekend edition. They are all excellent questions, and we were anticipating them. We may not be able to give you definitive answers yet, but we wanted you to know that these topics are on the district's radar and that the district is working with campus leadership to create a unified approach to address them.
- When will I be able to retrieve my personal items from my locker, athletic/PE locker, etc.? - We know this is foremost on many students' and parents' minds. At some in the future, we will be able to share plans about how students will get their belongings. The district is working out a plan for this important opportunity, and when it is ready, it will be communicated to students and parents.
- What about medication in the clinic and immunization records for next year? - We will notify parents when/if a plan is in place for medication pick up. Immunization records may be directed to our nurse, Mrs. Lincoln, at Angela.Lincoln@fortbendisd.com
- What about the 8th Grade Exit Event? - Unfortunately, this event will not be able to take place, as we had hoped it would. The PTO will be contacting students who paid their fee so that they may be issued a refund. They do have about 100 8th grade t-shirts that they were hoping to issue as a part of the exit event, and they are working on how they might make them available to 8th graders in a different way. Stay tuned.
- How may I return items that belong to the school (textbooks, library books, athletic equipment, musical instruments, etc.) - The district is working out a plan for this important opportunity, and when it is ready, it will be communicated to students and parents.
Also, you should expect to see your child's Term 3 (T3) report card in Skyward Family Access sometime in the afternoon on Wednesday, April 22.
The world seems to have turned to the arts for hope, healing, and inspiration during this pandemic, as the arts are inherently expressive and creative. On behalf of our Fine Arts teachers, please encourage your children to check in and participate with their Fine Arts courses, in order to keep singing, playing, drawing, painting, acting, or whatever it is they do. This is an opportunity for personal expression and release. Therefore, please make sure the arts are not left out of your daily life.
Last, don't forget about ordering school supplies for 2020-21! The deadline is May 28, and the link to ordering information is further down in the newsletter, and don't forget to order that Yearbook! Sales have been extended to May 1. See info further down in the newsletter.
All my best,
Keith Fickel, Principal
Week of April 20, 2020 - At a Glance
SLMS Online Learning Information Web Page
Please visit our Online Learning Information Web Page, which consolidates all of the most important information previously sent in weekly Titan Newsletters about these topics:
- Online Learning Schedule (i.e. which courses have content each day)
- Assessment / Grading in Term 4
- Managing Schoology Notifications (both for parents and students)
- Links to other resources for parents and students during the online learning experience
- And more
It will be refreshed/updated as new information comes available.
Yearbook Sales End May 1
Online School Supply Orders thru May 28
Parent Training
Parent Trainings are 40 minute, live sessions (English and Spanish) that begin on the hour from 4:00-8:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sessions are only for parents of Fort Bend ISD students. Sessions are held through the Zoom platform. Visit the Parent Training web page.
Links to District Information
- FBISD Twitter: @FortBendISD
- SLMS Twitter: @SLMSTitans
- FBISD COVID-19 Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/covid19
- Breakfast and Lunch Served to Children 18 and Under at selected district locations, including Kempner HS (visit informational website)
- Special Phone Number for Support: (281) 634-0826
- FBISD At-Home Learning Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/athomelearning
Sugar Land Middle School
Inspiring and equipping the young men and women of our community for futures beyond what they can imagine since 1975.
SLMS Campus Mission Statement
Working collaboratively, the Sugar Land Middle School Professional Learning Community will commit to creating a safe environment with high expectations leading to physical, social, emotional, and academic success for all Titans.
#TitansOwnIt
Regular Office Hours
- 8:20-4:20 Monday-Friday
Email: keith.fickel@fortbendisd.com
Website: www.fortbendisd.com/slms
Location: 321 7th Street, Sugar Land, TX, USA
Phone: (281) 634-3080
Twitter: @SLMSTitans