Jag Wire
Week 5: September 7th-11th
A Message from the Principal
We hope you are enjoying an incredible long weekend! We hope you’ve had a chance to rest, recharge, and spend some time together before we jump into the weeks ahead. We have so much happening at SMS, and we’re excited for what’s to come!
Last week, we held our first PTO meeting of the year, and the turnout was incredible! We are so thankful for the energy, support, and partnership our families bring to Sartartia. There are so many ways to get involved this year, whether it’s supporting the PTO fundraiser, volunteering at an upcoming event, or simply staying connected. We would love to have you jump in with us!
Our clubs are also officially in full swing! A quick reminder that students who want to participate in any club must have parent consent on file with the school. If you haven’t completed the form yet, please take a moment to do so here.
We hope to see you and your family at one of our upcoming events soon! Thank you for being such an important part of what makes Sartartia Middle School special. Let’s have a great week, Jags!
Your Proud Principal,
Cholly Oglesby
Week at A Glance
Monday, September 7th
School Holiday (Labor Day)
Tuesday, September 8th
Positive T-Shirt Tuesday
Wednesday, September 9th
College Wednesday
NWEA MAP Reading Test
Football vs. Fort Settlement MS @ 5:15pm (Kempner HS)
Texas Way Tailgate (Mercer Stadium)
Thursday, September 10th
NWEA MAP Reading Test
Volleyball vs. LOMS @ 5:15pm (Lake Olympia MS)
Friday. September 11th
Jag Spirit Friday
NWEA MAP Reading Test
SAVE THE DATE
September 12th: Spirit Night @ Chipotle (5:00-9:00pm)
September 15th: Last Day to Order Grade-Level T-Shirts
September 15th: Science Fair Info Meeting (4:20-5:30pm)
September 15th: Choir Performs @ Space Cowboys Game
September 16th-18th: NWEA MAP Science Testing
September 18th: Fall Pep Rally
September 18th: Perfect Attendance Awards
September 18th: End of Progress Report #2
October 23rd: Level Change Window Closes
Jaguar Spotlight
August Staffulty of the Month
Congratulations to our August Staffulty of the Month!
Support Staff Member of the Month
Mr. Hubbard (ARD Facilitator)
Teacher of the Month
Mrs. Tinnin (Dyslexia & Inclusion Teacher)
FBISD Board Recognitions
Here's the Scoop!
In the first week of our Attendance Challenge, our 6th graders have claimed the lead. First grade to 6 scoops wins the ICE CREAM PARTY!
Keep up the great work Jags!
Week of August 31st
6th Grade: 96.97%
7th Grade: 96.79%
8th Grade: 96.23%
Updates & Information
NWEA MAP Testing
Our students have begun taking the beginning of year NWEA MAP assessment in reading, math and science. Students will take the assessment three times a year to provide information about what students know and what they are ready to learn next. MAP also gives insight into how students are growing academically, allowing you to track your student's progress throughout the school year and across multiple years. Families will have access to their child's results in Skyward after each testing window. Students will be testing on the following dates:
Testing Windows
MAP Reading: September 9th-11th
MAP Science: September 16th-18th
***Please remind your child to bring their laptop fully charged and the bring their charger to school.***
PTO Fall Fundraiser
Our PTO Fall Fundraiser is officially underway, and we’re asking all of our Sartartia Middle School families to get involved! This fundraiser is replacing the Apex fundraiser we have participated in in previous years. By bringing the fundraiser in-house, 100% of the funds raised will stay at Sartartia Middle School, rather than a portion going to an outside company. This makes it a much more fiscally responsible way to raise money for our students and staff.
We have set a big goal because we have big plans! Our PTO is committed to supporting every student, every teacher, our clinic, Special Education, and programs throughout the entire school. The more we raise, the more we can give back to our Jaguar community.
Students can get started by visiting https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/sms-26-27-cash-drive and selecting “Fundraise” to create their own campaign. They can choose whatever fundraising goal they would like and easily share their campaign with family and friends.
And there are LOTS of opportunities for our students to win prizes along the way! From individual incentives and drawings to special experiences, we want every student who participates to have a chance to be rewarded.
Thank you for supporting our PTO and helping us make an even bigger impact at Sartartia Middle School. Every dollar stays here, and every dollar makes a difference!
Jostens PIX
- Check Your Email
- When your student's pictures are ready, JostensPIX will send you a link to order, or create an account at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
- Log In or Create Your Account
- If you register your account using the email address your school has on file, your student's photos will display in the gallery.
- If you use another email address, click FIND YOUR STUDENT? and enter your event code and information to link their photos with this account.
- Order Photos
- PERSONALIZE & ORDER: Select your photo, choose a background and customize with text.
- CONTINUE: Select your package and any additional products.
- ADD TO CART: Confirm your cropping.
- CHECK OUT: Your photos will be delivered directly to your home.
Event Code: FE186626
No Tardy Party
To help celebrate and encourage our students for being on time to class each day, we are excited to launch our first No Tardy Party challenge! Students who have zero tardies during a challenge window will earn an invitation to join the fun.
Our first challenge begins Tuesday, September 1st and runs through October 8th. Students who stay on track with no tardies during this time will get to enjoy RECESS with their grade level during advisory.
Let’s work together to help our students build great habits and make it to class on time!
Club Sponsor Contact Info
Art Club mark.curry@fortbendisd.gov
Ceramics Club talia.trapp@fortbendisd.gov
Coding Club donna.rudisill@fortbendisd.gov
CodeKind ian.macintyre@fortbendisd.gov & donna.rudisill@fortbendisd.gov
Cricket Club ly.matej@fortbendisd.gov
Debate Club jeannette.hu@fortbendisd.gov & lannette.ray@fortbendisd.gov
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) patricia.kulow@fortbendisd.gov
Gaming Guild brett.hubbard@fortbendisd.gov
Math Club andrea.smith@fortbendisd.gov
Marine Biology Club andrea.smith@fortbendisd.gov
National Junior Honor Society ashley.rosar@fortbendisd.gov & christine.martinsen@fortbendisd.gov
Robotics donna.rudisill@fortbendisd.gov
Rubik's Cube Club patricia.blackwell@fortbendisd.gov
Science Bowl brittany.knox@fortbendisd.gov
Science Olympiad andreana.grall@fortbendisd.gov
Space Club darelyn.david@fortbendisd.gov
Student Council michelle.thrower@fortbendisd.gov & supriya.jha@fortbendisd.gov
Grade Level T-Shirts
Don't miss the opportunity to order your grade-level t-shirt for the year. Be sure to place your order on RevTrak by September 15, 2026. Parents and siblings are welcome to order shirts too! Shirts are $15 and will be delivered to students at school. All shirts are $15. Click on the links below to order your shirts through RevTrak.
ID Badge Expectations
All students must wear their school-issued ID badge and it must be visible and around your neck at all times. Students that have a lost or damaged ID badge will be required to purchase a new badge for $5.00. Charges will be assigned to the student's Skyward account and are only payable online. Payment must be received before the new badge is printed.
Helpful Reminders
- Store your badge at home in the same place every day or store it in your backpack everyday to help remind you to bring it to school!
- Keep the photo ID inside of the plastic sleeve and keep the lanyard attached to the plastic sleeve.
- Do not borrow or trade Student ID badges with other students.
- Do not bend the ID’s
- Do not cover your picture with paper
- If you forget your Student ID badge, you will be provided a temporary wristband. If you forget your ID badge once or even a couple times every 9-weeks, it’s okay...we all forget sometimes.
- Do not mark on, cut, or punch a hole in the Student ID badge or plastic sleeve. If you allow damage or destruction of your badge, it will need to be replaced and consequences will be enforced.
Forgotten/Lost Badge Consequences:
- 1st-3rd time- Student will be given a temporary wristband
- 4th time- Skyward Discipline Referral; Parent contact; $5.00 replacement
- 5th time-and beyond- Skyward Discipline Referral; Lunch Detention; One lunch detention/after-school detention added for each subsequent offense
Damaged/Destruction Consequence
- 1st-2nd Offense –Skyward Discipline Referral; student pays $5.00 replacement
- 3rd Offense and Beyond - Skyward Discipline Referral; $5.00 replacement; Assign ISS
Counselor's Roar Report
Hello from the Student Center! It has been a great start to the school year. The counselors have been busy balancing classes and ensuring that all students were scheduled correctly. Beginning in September, we will begin “Minute Meetings” to connect individually with students and support their academic, social, and emotional needs. We will also begin delivering guidance lessons through Advisory via PodTalks and look forward to sharing a little more about what we do with all of our Jaguars.
For students who want to change levels (AAC to On-level or On-level to AAC), the window will open on September 2nd and close on October 23rd. Students will need to meet with their grade-level counselor to receive the form. They can submit a meeting request by stopping by the Student Center to complete a form or by visiting with their counselor during lunch. Please see the FBISD policy for leveling down below.
- Leveling down is contingent upon available space in the requested course.
- If the student levels down from a weighted class to a non-weighted class, the exact grade from the weighted class shall transfer to the on-level course with no grade adjustments.
- In the case of failing grades, teachers may assign alternative assignments in order to fulfill a grade change of up to a 70.
- The student has a class average below a 75.
- Requests for those with a 75 or higher with the intent to improve their GPA will not be approved.
- The following must be completed before the submission of a level down form.
- Student, parent, and teacher conference via phone or in person
- A success plan created, attempted, and monitored
- The student must attend a minimum of 3 tutorials
- The student must complete all assignments
Events & Opportunities
51st Annual Fire Poster Contest
October is National Fire Prevention Month! The Independent Insurance Agents of Houston (IIAH) in cooperation with the Houston Fire Department and the Houston Fire Museum invite students to use their artistic ability to help spread the fire prevention messages. This contest is open to all Houston and surrounding area elementary, middle, and high school students. Winning posters will be displayed throughout the school year. An awards ceremony recognizing the winning posters and their artists will tentatively be held the morning of Saturday, November 7th at a location to be determined.
Contest winners in each grade level will be presented with award ribbons for the first, second and third place. Grand prize winners receive ribbons and cash prizes as shown below. Images of grand prize-winning posters will be posted on the IIAH, www.iiah.org through the end of the year.
Overall Grand Prize Winners (judged from the winners in each grade level)
1st place $300 Cash Prize
2nd place $200 Cash Prize
3rd place $100 Cash Prize
In addition, the school of the first-place winner will receive $500 to be used for the educational materials and art supplies.
All posters must be delivered no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, October 23, 2026:
Independent Insurance Agents of Houston (IIAH)
7660 Woodway, Suite 535
Houston, TX 77063
Monday—Friday 8:00 am—5:00 pm
832-769-4666
Winning students, or their teachers, will be notified by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Important Contact Information
6th Grade
Assistant Principal: Robin Gray
Counselor: Nicole Byrd
7th Grade
Associate Principal: Courtney Border
courtney.border@fortbendisd.gov
Lead Counselor: Amy Melby
8th Grade
Assistant Principal: Patricia Garza
patricia.garza@fortbendisd.gov
Counselor: Dawne Sanders
Attendance: Cynthia Trevizo-Gonzalez attendancesms@fortbendisd.gov
Registrar: Courtni Turner courtni.turner@fortbendisd.gov
Nurse: Michelle Middleton michelle.middleton@fortbendisd.gov