SMS Jag E-News
January 31, 2021
Hey Jags,
The first ever Virtual Career Day for 8th graders was a huge success and a good time was had by all! Thank you Dr. Johnson and SMS PTO for all your hard work to make this day happen for our students.
National School Counseling Week is this week, February 1-5th. Take an extra moment to email a note of appreciation to our school counselors or click here to write a note and we will deliver it for you.
Tomorrow is the last day to donate to Shared Dreams. Please support our PALS and student leaders in this initiative by dropping off canned food or old shoes at the front of the school.
We are also beginning to prepare for the 2021-22 school year, so please be sure to read below for important information about the district calendar, upcoming course selection nights, and FBISD academy applications.
Have a great week Jags!
Cholly Oglesby
Principal
Sartartia Middle School
Week at a Glance
Sunday 1.31.2021
SMS Spirit Night @ Chipotle 4:00-8:00pm
(Sugar Land Town Center)
Monday 2.1.2021
Cricket Club 5-5:30pm (Join Teams Meeting Here)
FBISD FilmFest 48 Hour Competition DUE @ noon
Wednesday 1.27.2021
Boys Basketball Game @ First Colony 5:15pm
Thursday 1.28.2021
Girls Basketball Game @ McAuliffe 5:15pm
Save the Date
Monday, 2.8.2021
Boys Track Tryouts Begin 4:30-6:00pm
Tuesday, 2.9.2021
Current 6th & 7th Grade Course Selection Night 6:00pm
Thursday, 2.11.2021
Spirit Night @ 9er's Grill
FBISD 2021-22 School Calendar Options Survey
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
SMS Library News
This week I talked to several classes about research. Research does not have to be scary…or boring! Three amazing databases are accessible through 1Link: World Book, Britannica School, and Gale. These databases have amazing tools, including citation builders. No more flipping through the tattered MLA citation book! These three databases do the citation work for you! All students need to do is copy and paste. Below are two documents to help students utilize the databases and use the citation builder.
Please support our Matchbook club by purchasing the coolest t-shirt ever! Here is the link. Act fast! The online store closes soon! Thank you for supporting our amazing Jag library!
Jaguar Athletics
Boys Track tryouts will begin on Monday, February 8 from 4:30-6:00 pm. You must have a
UIL physical turned in AND completed all Rank One online forms in order to tryout. 8th graders
who have participated in sports either in 7th grade or who played football or basketball do not
need another physical. Also if you tried out for basketball last year as a 7th grader, your
physical from last year will still work. 7th graders who did not play football or basketball need
to turn in a physical prior to tryouts. Contact Coach Andrews with any questions, kevin.andrews@fortbendisd.com
SMS 2020-21 Yearbook
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!
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
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
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Phone: 281-634-6310
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