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SFMS Jag Parent Newsletter

2024-25 Edition 8

SFMS Jag Parent Newsletter 2024-25 Edition 8
SFMS Jag ParentNewsletter2024-25 Edition 8

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SFMS Upcoming Events SFMS Upcoming Events

December 17

  • Dancers without Borders Dance Clinic

December 18

  • Houston Food Bank Food Distribution
  • SFMS PTO Family Movie Night

December 19

  • CISD Early Release (1:30 pm)

December 20 - January 3

  • CISD Christmas Break

January 6

  • CISD PD / Student Holiday

January 7

  • 1st Day of Spring Semester

SFMS PTO Family Movie Night SFMS PTO Family Movie Night

Our PTO will be hosting a Christmas Family Movie Night this Wednesday in the SFMS Cafe. We will be watching Elf and it will start at 6:30pm. No outside food and beverages are allowed, but you can bring chairs and blankets. PTO will have concession snacks on sale.

Event Information

SFMS Family Movie Night

When?

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024, 06:30 PM

Where?

Dancers Without Borders - Dance Clinic Dancers Without Borders - Dance Clinic

Dance Clinic Registration - Click Here

Student Rewards Student Rewards

We would like to reward students who work hard for the next three weeks. Students that have no tardies, no absences, and no referrals will get to participate in some fun activities on Wednesday, December 18.

Houston Food Bank Distribution Houston Food Bank Distribution

Our next food distribution will take place on Wednesday, December, 18th.

Early Release - Thursday, Dec. 19th Early Release - Thursday, Dec. 19th

School Resumes - Tuesday, Jan. 7th School Resumes - Tuesday, Jan. 7th

T Mobile Service For Students 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.


Click Here

Yearbook Photos Are Ready Yearbook Photos Are Ready

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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!

My Life Touch

SFMS Yearbooks SFMS Yearbooks

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Yearbooks are on sale now for $25. Get them while they last.


ybpay.com

Yearbook ID Code: 15251225

Yearbook Order

PTO Volunteers Needed PTO Volunteers Needed

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We would love for you to consider joining our PTO.


Email: PTO.SANTAMIDDLESCHL@gmail.com

Santa Fe Middle School PTO Facebook

Parent Pickup 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 SFMS Attendance Rate

Two weeks in a row that our attendance rate has increased. #LetsGoJags Way to #beFIERCE


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 Parents Right to Know

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Next week we will be sending home the attached letter with your students.

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CISD School Calendar CISD School Calendar

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Make sure to check the attached pdf to review the instructional calendar for the 2024-25 school year.

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CISD Home Access Center CISD Home Access Center

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Please use CISD's Home Access Center to help track your student's grades and attendance.

CISD Home Access Center

SFMS Campus Improvement Plan SFMS Campus Improvement Plan

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The draft of the plan is now posted on our website.

SFMS CIP (draft)

Student STAAR Scores Student STAAR Scores

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If you would like to look up your student's prior STAAR scores, please see the information on our website to help.

Student STAAR Scores

Important Updates to Student Dress Code Important Updates to Student Dress Code

Please see below for important info regarding updates to student dress code.

Prior Parent Newsletter Editions Prior Parent Newsletter Editions

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2024-25 School Year

Edition 5

Edition 4

Edition 3

Edition 2

Edition 1

Important Links Important Links

Cleveland ISD Website
Cleveland ISD Student Handbook
Cleveland ISD Student Code of Conduct
Cleveland ISD Smart Tag - Parent Portal & Resources
Cleveland ISD Community on Patrol in Schools (C.O.P.S.)
Santa Fe Website
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