Jag E-News
Sartartia MS -- Exemplary Education Every Day --3.6.2020
JAGS ARE ON THE MOVE!
Spring Break is around the corner, and we know that everyone will be grateful for the rest that it will provide so that it can carry us into the final stretch of the year.
I can’t brag enough of the wonderful things we have going on at Sartartia! It was an honor to be part of my first Heritage Day here at SMS! What an amazing day celebrating our student's cultures. A BIG BIG shout out to Mrs. McCune and the No Place For Hate team for putting on a fabulous day!
Be sure to join us for our Spring Open House on Thursday, March 19. You can read more about it below or on our campus web page.
SAVE the DATE
- SPRING BREAK-NO SCHOOL March 9-March 13
- Monday, March 16-STUDENTS RETURN FROM SPRING BREAK
- Tuesday, March 17-TENNIS MATCH
- Wednesday, March 18- Students Wear College Gear for a Raffle during Lunches
- Wednesday, March 18-TRACK MEETS (Schedule Attached); PTO MEETING @ 1PM; Talent Show Dress Rehearsal 4:30pm
- THURSDAY, MARCH 19-SPRING OPEN HOUSE 6PM
- Friday, March 20-Spirit Day-Wear SMS Gear or GO TEXAN DAY-Wear Western Clothes
- Monday, March 23-Dance Team Try Outs; District Track Meet
- Tuesday, March 24-Dance Team Try Outs; District Track Meet
FORT BEND ISD TO HOST ANNUAL“ALL STAR TALENT DRAFT” JOB FAIR, COMMUNITY INVITED
Fort Bend ISD is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to join its winning team, and currently has openings for teachers, campus administrators, paraprofessionals, central and support office staff.
Individuals interested in applying for any of these positions are invited to attend FBISD’s 2020 “All Star Talent Draft” Job Fair on Saturday, April 4, from 9 a.m. -1 p.m., at Constellation Field (1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land 77479).
FBISD school and department administrators will be on site to interview applicants and make offers of employment. Applicants are asked to bring multiple copies of their resumes and dress in business casual attire for the event. Please keep in mind that this is an “adults-only” event. Please register here.
Updates from Nurse Ferguson
The health department has established a phone bank for those who have questions regarding #COVID-19. The phone bank that will be staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. General Public Line: 281-633-7795. Physician and Community Partner Line: 281-344-6118
Hey Jag Parents!
We hope to see you at parent nights and other programs that we offer this year in order to establish and maintain a collaborative school/home partnership.
Tips from the team
Weekly, we will send out an article to help with your child and their middle school experience.
Check out this article on: Parents, its your job to get in the way of cell phones
https://hisviewfromhome.com/tough-times-parents-its-your-job-to-get-in-the-way-of-cell-phones/
Course selection information
Course selection information
For more information on all things course selection, please visit the course selection tab our website at: https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/95207.
All students will have a verification period to check their requests from March 16-20. More information coming soon!
No Place for Hate
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. Details about our next meeting coming soon!
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 enjoying a fantastic year with your students!!**
-The SMS Counseling Team
PTO NEWS
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:
JOIN SMS PTO 2019-2020
It's 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.
AMAZON SMILE
Support Sartartia Middle School PTO while you shop! If you have an amazon.com account - you are eligible to help our school by simply linking your account to an Amazon Smile account. Amazon Smile will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases back to our school! And now its even easier, download the Amazon Prime Smile app on your phone and order from your phone, its that easy...
Visit https://smile.amazon.com/ch/76-0690034 to sign up! It's free!
BOX TOPS GRADE LEVEL CHALLENGE
Our next Box Top fundraiser is underway! The top winner of Box Tops for Spring will receive a pizza party in the courtyard with 3 friends. Turn in your Box Tops to the front office labeled with your name and grade level or scan your receipts. The winner will be announced when classes resume after the winter break.
Also every Friday in February and March, bring in at least 5 box tops to the front office and receive a Tootsie Pop.
SHUTTERFLY PASSIVE FUNDRAISER
A Great Way to shop Gifts for the Holidays and beyond 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!
Math-Letics During Spring Break
Dear All,
Math-Letics is returning this year during spring break. We are once again partnering with the Rice Athletics Department for a fun week of math and athletics over spring break March 16-20 for students of grades 6-8 at Rice Stadium and the R Room. You may find out more at rusmp.rice.edu (rotating slide) or to register go to riceowls.com/mathletics
Anne
-- Anne Papakonstantinou, Ed.D.Clinical Professor of Mathematics, Wiess School of Natural SciencesDirector, Rice University School Mathematics Project713-348-6076713-348-5428 (fax)http://rusmp.rice.eduSARTARTIA SPRING OPEN HOUSE MARCH 19, 2020 @ 6PM
7th Grade Field Day is March 26th
You can donate healthy snacks.
We will be outside from 1pm-4pm so donate WATER, WATER, WATER.
AHS DANCE CLINIC
AUSTIN HS ANGELS HOSTING JR DANCE CLINIC ON 4/4/20. Registration is $25. For more information, visit https://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/122986.
JAG SPORTS
Important Allergy Information
Please click this link to read more about our procedures for students with food allergies.
Student Spotlight
Wajahat Khan is an 8th grade student that has a creative personality and a desire to create! He is passionate about Computer Science and has designed and published apps with various partners, lending his expertise in animations to help bring their ideas to life. His apps have focused on helping others in an engaging manner, developing his skills along the way. Wajahat uses his critical thinking skills to solve problems and improve the world around him with computers and creativity.
Staff Spotlight
Assistant Principals & Counselors
Courtney Border-Assistant Principal
courtney.border@fortbendisd.com
281.634.6314
Brandi Goodly-Counselor
281.634.6318
7th grade
Dr. Sunday Johnson-Associate Principal
sunday.johnson@fortbendisd.com
281.634.6316
Rachel McCune-Lead Counselor
281.634.6319
8th grade
Paul Wells-Assistant Principal
281.634.6331
Kat Friedel-Counselor
katherine.friedel@fortbendisd.com
281.634.6320
Sartartia Middle School
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