Sartartia Middle School Achievements and Community Impact
Sartartia Middle School, home of the Jaguars, excels in academic achievement and community involvement. With a dedicated staff led by Principal Mrs. King-Knowles and activities like the Jaguar Dash 5K/1 mile sprint, the school fosters excellence and leadership. Students showcase their talents in various fields, from sports to the arts, making a positive impact both locally and globally. Sartartia Middle School is a strong and vibrant educational institution committed to student success and community engagement.
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Welcome to Sartartia Middle School Home of the Jaguars 6th Grade Counselor - Katherine Friedel Katherine.Friedel@fortbendisd.com (281) 634-6320
MEET OUR STAFF Mrs. King-Knowles, Principal Mrs. Lisa Padron, Associate Principal (Interim) Mr. Scott Wagoner, Assistant Principal Mr. Carl Peters, 6th Grade Assistant Principal Mrs. Katherine Friedel, 6th grade Counselor Mrs. Tamika Ewing, Lead Counselor/7th grade Mrs. Rachel McCune, 8th grade Counselor
EXEMPLARY EDUCATION EVERYDAY! Earned 6 Distinctions in Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies Academic Achievement, Top 25% Closing Performance Gaps, Postsecondary Readiness 98% Satisfactory Levels in Math 95% Satisfactory Levels in Reading 99% Advanced Level Performance on Algebra EOC 94% Satisfactory Levels in Writing 98% Satisfactory Levels in Science 98% Satisfactory Levels in Social Studies
WE ARE SARTARTIA STRONG! The SMS 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams raised nearly $700 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month last October. Sartartia sPTO raised more than $20,000 during the school s inaugural Jaguar Dash 5K/1 mile sprint and Jag Challenge. Sartartia s National Junior Honor Society knows the importance of leadership, and had the opportunity to visit with Sugar Land Mayor Joe. R. Zimmerman during his visit to the school in January. Eighth graders at Sartartia Middle School had the opportunity to visit with professionals from a variety of career paths during their annual Career Day. Our theatre production, #Viral, took second place in the FBISD District One Act Play
WE ARE SARTARTIA STRONG! Advanced Theatre donated the funds of their fall productions to St. Jude s Children s Research Hospital, totaling $1060. Five teams of girls have been commissioned by partner nonprofits in the area to design mobile apps to help make a difference in the community as part of Google s Code For Change competition. Band had 29 students qualify for one of the three region bands this year. We have performed at the high school football games; attended FBISD Band Night; completed concerts at BBE, WSE and CSE; had a successful Fall Pep Rally, Veteran s Day assembly and Winter Concert. 19 students from Sartartia participated in the FBISD Difference Makers Summit and our working with Ms. King-Knowles on how to implement their ideas at school
WE ARE SARTARTIA STRONG! SMS Algebra Quiz Bowl Team earned 1st place in the middle school competition! 8th grade B team boys basketball were division champions this year 8A girls basketball Division champions Our art students showcased their artwork at the Sugar Land Museum of Natural Science during the month of October. Consecutive Orchestra Sweepstakes Awards since the school opened in 2001. Texas Music Educators Association State Honor Orchestra Finalist
WE WANT OUR SCHOOL TO BE Fun! Fun! Relevant! Relevant! A A Safe! Safe! Community! Community!
5 WAYS WE COMMUNICATE (AND MORE!) 1. Edmodo Edmodo is an online social learning platform for students, teachers, and parents Posted assignments, online resources, video sharing, class and group discussions Customizable color-coded calendar for classes and upcoming assignments and tests Parents can have separate accounts per child Parents can access multiple children on one parent account The Edmodo App can be accessed from mobile devices Information about getting an account will be sent home with your child 2. Twitter Follow us @SMS Jaguars Keep up to date with short messages about events happening at SMS Choose to receive our tweets as text messages
5 WAYS WE COMMUNICATE (AND MORE!) 3. Skyward Family Access (parent account) Skyward Student Access (student account) View your child s gradebook, attendance, and tardies Receive emails when your child is missing an assignment or is marked absent from class Update your information (email address, phone numbers, emergency contacts, etc.) Add money to your child s lunch account Message your child s teacher(s) To create an account, visit http://www.fortbendisd.com/departments/technology/family- access or contact Latoya Bell at 281-634-6323 or email Latoya.Bell@fortbendisd.com 4. School Messenger Phone outs and email blasts directly from SMS Utilizes primary phone number and email address
5 WAYS WE COMMUNICATE (AND MORE!) 5. Sartartia Website http://www.fortbendisd.com/sms Link to SMS event calendar Weekly announcements Information on upcoming events Links to faculty contacts Other Parent/teacher conferences Individual emails or phone calls Student Planners Counseling Webpage
CLUBS AND PROGRAMS Band Orchestra Art Theatre Choir Contest Math Science and Robotics Club (GT) Skateboard Club Spanish Club Art Club Sweethearts Dance Team Geography Club (GT) Book Club (GT) Gaming Guild Media Production Club Archery Club J-walkers Fearless and Bold (FAB) Club Do It Yourself (DIY) Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
CLUBS AND PROGRAMS Spelling Bee History Fair Science Fair Math Club (GT) Geography Bee Competition National Junior Honor Society National Junior Honor Society - Spring of 7th grade year(Leadership) Student Council Student Council Campus student representative group. All grade levels (Leadership) PALS PALS - Community service organization for 8th grade students Applications in the Spring semester of 7th grade. UIL Sports UIL Sports (7th AND 8TH GRADE ONLY TRY OUT REQUIRED) Volleyball Basketball Football Soccer Track Tennis SMS Jaguar Cheerleaders SMS Sweethearts
How is 6th grade different from 5th grade?
TOP TEN DIFFERENCES Lockers Lockers Tardies Tardies 6 Teachers 6 Teachers ZAP ZAP Hall Changes Hall Changes Dress Code Dress Code Bigger Classes Bigger Classes PE Locker Room PE Locker Room More Homework More Homework Three Lunch Lines Three Lunch Lines
STUDENT KEYS TO SUCCESS IN 6TH GRADE 1. Be organized 2. Ask for help 3. Attend tutorials 4. Get involved in a club or activity 5. Develop good study habits 6. Get to know your counselor team
WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP MY CHILD ADJUST? Talk to your child daily(classes, friends, day to day) Help them get and stay organized (binders, folders) Encourage independence and decision making skills; encourage a study routine Encourage your child to ask teachers for help and attend tutorials Communicate with your child s teachers regularly Get your child involved in an organization Volunteer at SMS
Attendance In Middle School . If you are absent ANY time of the day, even for only one class period, it counts as an absence in the system. The 10am verification time is only for Elementary school.
IS PRE-AP RIGHT FOR MY STUDENT? Faster pace Faster pace Requires Requires a a strong work ethic and commitment strong work ethic and commitment to to see see success success Pre Pre- -AP courses AP courses demand more study time and demand more study time and independent projects independent projects More rigorous course content More rigorous course content Do not have to take Pre Do not have to take Pre- -AP in all subjects; unless identified as GT unless identified as GT AP in all subjects;
Course Selection Course selection sheets were issued the week of February 6th to campus counselor Electives Choose 4 and rank them in preference order from 1-4 (spaces are limited in some courses; full-year and cannot be changed) Skyward Student Access Enter requests into Skyward with elementary teachers and counselor Signatures and Date Parent and student signatures required Due Date Thursday, March 9th to 5th grade teacher/counselor
Electives Students should select 4 electives and number them by preference online and on hard copy of course selection sheet. 1 as their first choice, 2 as their second choice, etc. (2-4 as Alternates) 6th grade elective choices are: Art I Band Orchestra Choral Music Theatre Arts (limited spaces) Contest Math
Skyward Student Access February 27-March 10 Students must enter their elective course requests in Skyward Student Access (student login, NOT parent login) Students will have an opportunity to select their academic courses and electives online at their elementary school (on-level or pre-ap) Additional information can be found at: http://www.fortbendisd.com/Page/984
Course Selection Timeline March 9th course selection sheets due back to 5th grade teachers/counselor April 12th Verification sheets will be posted on Skyward Student Access and a hard copy will be sent home. If you wish to make changes, please draw a line through the elective(s) chosen and indicate your preferences. Parent signature is required! Even if no changes are needed, please sign and return by April 21st.
Questions and Answers Questions? 6th Grade Counselor - Katherine Friedel Katherine.Friedel@fortbendisd.com (281) 634-6320 Counseling Office Secretary Ms. Bowdary- 281-634-6411
