SFMS Jag Parent Newsletter
2024-25 Edition 11
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SFMS Upcoming Events
Month of February
- Black History Month
February 4
- Incoming 9th Graders Course Selection Night with C9 Counselors
February 5
- Houston Food Bank Food Distribution
February 6
- 8th Grade Science Benchmark
- SFMS Targeted Improvement Plan Public Hearing
- SFMS Incoming 6th Grader Night
February 7
- SFMS PTO Student Valentine's Dance
February 10 - 14
- CISD Winter Break
February 18
- TELPAS - 6th - R/W
February 19
- TELPAS - 7th - R/W
February 20
- TELPAS - 8th - R/W
February 25
- Math Benchmark (Campus Shutdown)
March 4
- TELPAS - 6th - L/S
March 5
- TELPAS - 7th - L/S
March 6
- TELPAS - 8th - L/S
March 7
- Staff vs Student Basketball game
March 10 - 14
- CISD Spring Break
March 19
- 8th Grade US History Benchmark
Be FIERCE - SFMS Core Values
CISD Interim Superintendent
Please make sure you review the updated communication regarding the appointment of Dr. Alex as the CISD Interim Superintendent.
SFMS Incoming 6th Graders Night
We are excited to host our Incoming 6th Grader Night for all of our current 5th Grade students who will be attending SFMS next year. We are inviting them to attend to hear about courses and opportunities that will be available to them and to take a tour of the campus.
Incoming 6th Graders Night
Thursday, Feb 6, 2025, 06:00 PM
Santa Fe Middle School, County Road 3540, Cleveland, TX, USA
CISD Winter Break
Houston Food Bank Food Distribution
Wednesday, February 5th
Houston Food Bank Food Distribution
Wednesday, Feb 5, 2025, 05:00 PM
Santa Fe Middle School, County Road 3540, Cleveland, TX, USA
SFMS Incoming 9th Graders Night
If your student is a current 8th Grader, we invite you to attend a informational meeting with Counselors from the 9th Grade Center (C9).
The meeting will be held here on campus in the library on Tuesday, February 4th, starting at 5:30 pm.
Incoming 8th Graders Night
Tuesday, Feb 4, 2025, 05:30 PM
Santa Fe Middle School, County Road 3540, Cleveland, TX, USA
SFMS PTO Student Dance
This Friday night we will have a Valentines Dance for our students. We will be selling tickets during all lunches this week Monday - Thursday for $4. Tickets will also be sold at the door Friday night for $6
School Counselor's Appreciation Week
Please join me in celebrating our FIERCE Jag Counselors.
SFMS School Improvement - Public Hearing
Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP)
Please come and join our collaborative efforts to support academic achievement.
Testing Season Is Here
Please encourage your students to give a FIERCE effort everyday they are on campus.
T Mobile Service For Students
Please see the information we received about T Mobile products and services that are available to students:
T MOBILE SERVICE FOR STUDENTS
T-Mobile’s Project 10Million is now offering 200GB of free internet per year, up from 100GB, to help students stay connected.
This program provides:
- Free hotspot with free shipping
- No annual fees or re-certifications
- 200GB of data per year for 5 years
Families can apply in just 5 minutes, with eligibility through programs like:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) via P-EBT or EBT
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
- Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
- Medicaid
- Head Start
- Foster youth, migrant, homeless, or runaway youth
- National School Lunch Program, SNAP, Medicaid, and more.
How to Apply:
Simply check your eligibility, apply online, and ensure your student stays connected at no cost.
Learn more and apply today to give your child access to the digital tools they need.
Yearbook Photos Are Ready
Dear parents,
School pictures are ready!
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Thank you!
SFMS Yearbooks
PTO Volunteers Needed
Parent Pickup
Jags, please help us keep everyone safe! Students who are being picked up must be picked up in the SFMS car riders line. Students will not be allowed to walk over to cars that are waiting in the SFE car rider line. Thank you for your careful attention to this matter and your support as we work to keep all students safe.
SFMS Attendance Rate
We want to do everything we can to help our students attend school everyday.
Our goal for the 2024-25 school year is to have an attendance rate that is 95% or higher.
#LetsGoJags
Parents Right to Know
Next week we will be sending home the attached letter with your students.
CISD School Calendar
Make sure to check the attached pdf to review the instructional calendar for the 2024-25 school year.
CISD Home Access Center
Please use CISD's Home Access Center to help track your student's grades and attendance.
SFMS Campus Improvement Plan
The draft of the plan is now posted on our website.
Student STAAR Scores
If you would like to look up your student's prior STAAR scores, please see the information on our website to help.
Important Updates to Student Dress Code
Please see below for important info regarding updates to student dress code.