Jag Wire

A Message from the Principal

Last week, we celebrated Start With Hello and spent the week spreading kindness and making sure every Jag knows they belong at Sartartia. From matching days to small acts of kindness, our students showed what it means to look out for one another and make our campus a place where everyone feels welcome.

This week, our volleyball teams will wrap up their final regular-season game before heading into the end-of-season tournament. We’ll be cheering them on as they take the court and hunt for the win!

In classrooms across campus, our Jags continue to learn through choice, collaboration, academic discussion, and a culture of inquiry. We love seeing students take an active role in their learning and engage with both their teachers and classmates.

We also need your help! 8th Grade Career Day is coming up on December 2, and we would love to add more community members and professionals to our lineup of presenters. If you or someone you know would be willing to share your career and experiences with our students, please consider signing up. Your time could make a lasting impact on an 8th grader’s future!

Our teachers and staff also spent Friday preparing for the weeks ahead and focusing on ways to strengthen student engagement in the classroom. We are ready to finish Term 1 strong, and we encourage you to keep checking in on your child’s academics and attendance. Take a look at Skyward, encourage your student to attend tutorials when needed, and remind them that how you start matters!

A HUGE thank you to Brandi Arredondo and Raeann Dougherty, who spent Friday morning taking care of our staff and becoming our very own Jag baristas! They treated our teachers to specialty coffees all morning, and it was such a fun way to start the day. We appreciate you both!

And finally, we want to give a HUGE thank you to our SMS custodial team! They do so much more than take care of our building. They help create a campus that shines, feels welcoming, and is a place where students, staff, and families want to be. We are so grateful for everything they do behind the scenes to make Sartartia a special place to come to each day.

Your Proud Principal,

Cholly Oglesby

KJAG12 News Broadcast #3

Week at A Glance

Monday, September 28th

Elective Tutorials

Cross Country Practice Begins @ 7:00am

Football vs. Sugar Land MS @ 5:30pm (Austin HS)

Volleyball vs. Baines MS @ 5:15pm (Baines MS)

Tuesday, September 29th

Science Tutorials

PBIS Store Closes

Science Olympiad Info Meeting @ 4:20pm (Room 312)

Wednesday, September 30th

ELA Tutorials

GT Parent Orientation @ 4:30pm (Microsoft Teams)

Thursday, October 1st

Math Tutorials

Friday. October 2nd

Social Studies Tutorials

Custodian Appreciation Day

PBIS Rewards @ Lunch

StuCo Open Gym @ 5:00pm

SAVE THE DATE

October 5th: World Teacher Day

October 6th & 7th: Orchestra Fall Concert

October 7th: PTO Meeting @ 6:00pm

October 8th: Coffee with the Counselors @ 9:30am

October 8th: End of Term 1 Grading Period

October 9th: Student Holiday/Teacher Planning Day

October 12th-16th: Fall Break

October 23rd: Level Change Window Closes

October 28th: PSAT Testing (8th Grade Only)

October 30th: Fall Dance

SMS Calendar

Jaguar Spotlight

Here's the Scoop!

Our 6th graders are running away with the lead!

Will they keep dominating, or can our 7th and 8th graders close the gap?

Let’s see who shows up and shows out next week!

Week of September 21st

6th Grade: 98.82%

7th Grade: 98.44%

8th Grade: 98.60%

Events & Opportunities

Fort Bend ISD Band Night

Bring your family and friends to FBISD’s annual Band Night and see what our high school bands have been working on! Whether you have a student on the field or a future band member in the stands, there’s plenty to get excited about.

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 5:45 p.m.

📍 Hall Stadium | 3335 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City

🎟️ Admission is free! Concessions will be available.

Show up for your school and stay to cheer on the rest! 🎶

GT Parent Orientation

Are you new to the Gifted and Talented program this year? Join us for an informative and welcoming session designed to help families navigate GT services, curriculum expectations, and ways to support your student's unique learning journey. We look forward to partnering with you for an incredible school year!

Date: September 30, 2026

Time: 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM

Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Join the Teams Meeting Here

8th Grade Career Day

Career Day 2026 is coming up for our 8th graders and we need professionals who would love to share their passion for what they do. We are looking for presenters to give a presentation to small groups throughout the morning. Each presentation will be 25 minutes long, 4-5 small groups, with students rotating between the speakers. Speakers will have a SMART panel available to display a PPT or other presentation.

Please use the QR code within the flyer or the link to sign up today. Speakers and volunteers must also remember to complete the FBISD background check which is embedded within the sign-up form.

Sartartia Middle School Career Day 2026 – Fill out form

Junior Scholars Essay Contest

The Junior Scholars Essay Contest is an international essay competition open to middle school students (grades 6 to 8) worldwide. 6 winners (1 Gold, 2 Silvers, 3 Bronzes) will share more than $11,000 in cash prizes and scholarships. Essays are judged by professors from Oxford, Cambridge, Brown, and Dartmouth.

Submit before October 25 to get $100 on top of your final scholarship amount.

More info here: https://www.lumiere-education.com/junior-scholars-essay-contest

For questions, please contact Dr. Dhruva Bhat at dhruva.bhat@lumiere.education.

Information & Updates

Stopfinder App

Fort Bend ISD is relaunching the Stopfinder app to help families stay informed about their student’s bus transportation. FBISD's Transportation Department has worked to improve the functionality, reliability, and overall user experience of the app.

Stopfinder provides parents with bus route information, arrival times and confirmation that their student is on the correct bus. Students who receive district transportation will scan their district-issued ID badge when getting on and off the bus. The badges will also help bus drivers ensure students are on the right bus.

Stopfinder email invitations will be sent to parents and guardians on October 1. The invitation will include a link to download and access the Stopfinder app.

Beginning Monday, September 28, all students are expected to wear their district-issued ID badges at school and on the bus. In addition to transportation, the badges support campus security and can be used for cafeteria and library transactions.

Visit www.fortbendisd.com/stopfinder for additional information.

Thank you for your partnership with our district to keep students safe and families informed.

MATHia & Carnegie Learning

This year, our 6th-8th grade math students are using Carnegie Learning, a research-based program designed to build strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of math concepts.

Students will learn through a combination of classroom lessons and MATHia, an adaptive learning program that provides students with personalized practice and step-by-step support based on their individual needs.

Accessing MATHia at Home: Students can access MATHia from home through FBISD 1Link:

Go to the FBISD 1Link Portal.
Select Sign in with 1Link.
Log in using your child's FBISD student email and network password.
Select the Carnegie Learning/MATHia icon from the dashboard.

How Families Can Support Math Learning

Encourage a growth mindset: Remind your child that mistakes are an important part of learning, especially when working through challenging math problems.
Ask questions instead of giving answers: Try questions like, “What is the problem asking you to do?” or “What does the hint suggest?”
Check progress: Ask your child to show you their MATHia dashboard and talk about the skills they are working to master.
Use the built-in tools: Encourage your child to use the Hints and Glossary features when they get stuck.