Parents/Guardians,

Sartartia Middle School is participating in the FBISD Grading Pilot in all the English Langauge Arts and Orchestra classes. The grading pilot has changed the way that we give feedback related to student progress. Instead of using percentage grades, we have provided students feedback on competencies that reflect grade-level standards and are defined using learning progressions.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below and let us know how we are doing this year. This survey will close on Friday, December 13th.

FBISD Grading Pilot Parent Survey Link

In addition to the survey, we are asking you to provide feedback related to the FBISD Grading Pilot by attending a Focus Group meeting. Please sign up for the meeting by clicking here.

The Focus Group will meet on Wednesday, December 4, 2019:

8:00-8:45 a.m.

or

5:30-6:15 p.m.

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at cholly.oglesby@fortbendisd.com or 281-634-6315.

1.Wait in the single line to drop off/pick up your student.

2. Do not drop off/pick up your student on the street in front of the school

3. Do not drop off/pick up your student in the front parking lot

4. Do not drop off/pick up your student in the teacher parking lot or on the bus ramp after 8:10am

5. Do not stop the line to pick up or drop off your student at the front door. Follow the signage and drive up as far as you can in the circle drive.

6. If you must exit your car, please park in an appropriate spot and use the actual crosswalk.

7. Have your student to enter the car door nearest the school sidewalk. Walking around into oncoming traffic is dangerous.

Observing proper road rules can help to eliminate any emergencies or accidents. Please email the school or ask questions if you are unsure of the procedure or if you have extenuating circumstances for drop off and pick up.

Thank you in advance for helping us to keep the students safe.

Need more information contact:

Samantha Luxenburg

Art Teacher and Yearbook Adviser

Sartartia Middle School

We are so excited about how our 2019-2020 school year is going so far!! We have BIG plans for this year including exciting new programs and learning opportunities for you and your child to help you navigate through their middle school years. We hope to see you at parent nights and other programs that we are offering this year.

“How to cultivate a work ethic within your child”

https://www.counseling.org/news/aca-blogs/aca-member-blogs/aca-member-blogs/2019/10/28/cultivating-a-work-ethic-within-your-kids!?utm_source=counselinginsider&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=memberblog&utm_term=article&utm_content=cultivatingworkethic

Mrs. McCune is looking for students/parents to serve on this years No Place for Hate committee. The committee will meet once a month to help plan 3 school wide activities to support acceptance by combating bias, bullying and hatred, and creating and maintaining a positive climate here at SMS. If you or your child is interested in being on the committee, please have them sign up in the student center or tell their grade level counselor at lunch.

Our NEXT MEETING IS NOVEMBER 22nd at 8:20 am in Room #316

Academies:

-The online application window is November 1-30, 2019. If the window is extended, it will be posted on their webpage (below).

-You can find all Academy information here: https://www.fortbendisd.com/Domain/70

4 year planning:

-If you missed the 4 year planning sessions – NO WORRIES Please visit our counseling webpage below for 8th grade/transition information

As always, for updates visit our website at: https://www.fortbendisd.com/domain/2953.

Thank you for your continued support of us and our program. We are looking forward to a fantastic year!!

-The SMS Counseling Team

PAWS FOR CAUSE - JAG CASH DRIVE

Support the PTO by donating to our Annual Cash Drive. Our Goal this year is $25,000. This is the only cash drive for the entire year. With the funds raised, we have plans to build a shade for the bleachers, bring in new technology for our students, fulfill our Teacher Wish Lists, support the fine Arts department and many more. If every Household donates just $10 we will exceed our goal. Now you can donate online by simply clicking the following link or simply visit our website www.sms-pto.org and click on the Donate button on the main page.

Please donate:

SMS PTO Fundraiser

BOX TOPS GRADE LEVEL CHALLENGE

For the month of November and December, the grade with the most Box Tops will win 30 minutes of Electronic Time during their Lunch period. Check out the attached flyer for more details.

SHUTTERFLY PASSIVE FUNDRAISER

A Great Way to shop Gifts for the Holidays and support your school all at the same time. We’ve made it super easy (and fun) to support us. Simply shop for your Holiday gifts or home Decor through our Shutterfly Storefront to create photo books, keepsakes, gifts, home décor and more—and Shutterfly will donate 8% to our school.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with your Family & Friends. Happy shopping! SartartiaMS.ShutterflyStorefront.com.

JOIN SMS PTO 2019-2020

Its never too late to join the PTO. There are no joining fees or forms to fill. We are still looking for enthusiastic parents for several positions. Please reach out to Lakshmi K @ koppolu.pto@gmail.com for more details.

As always, thank you for your support.

SMS PTO

Bus Route Finder

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

Courtney Border-Assistant Principal

courtney.border@fortbendisd.com

281.634.6314

Brandi Goodly-Counselor

brandi.goodly@fortbendisd.com

281.634.6318

7th grade

Dr. Sunday Johnson-Associate Principal

sunday.johnson@fortbendisd.com

281.634.6316

Rachel McCune-Lead Counselor

rachel.mccune@fortbendisd.com

281.634.6319

8th grade

Paul Wells-Assistant Principal

paul.wells@fortbendisd.com

281.634.6331

Kat Friedel-Counselor

katherine.friedel@fortbendisd.com

281.634.6320