Jag Wire
Week 3: August 24th-28th
We’ve had such a great start to the school year, and it’s hard to believe we are already wrapping up our first Progress Report (PR1) this week! We have a busy week ahead, so here are a few things to have on your radar.
PR1 ends Friday, August 28. We encourage students and parents to check grades together, review assignments, and celebrate the progress they’re making. Take a look in Skyward for any missing assignments or classes where your child may benefit from a little extra support. Our morning tutorials are a great resource, and staying on top of things now will help set students up for success all year long.
Fall Open House is this Thursday, August 27, at 6:00pm! We can’t wait to welcome you to campus! Please make sure you have your child’s schedule and room numbers ready when you arrive. Parents will have the opportunity to rotate through all 8 classes and meet their teachers while learning more about what’s ahead this year. We hope to see lots of our Jag parents on Thursday!
A quick reminder about ID badges: Most students have already received their school-issued ID badge, and our remaining students who are new to SMS will receive theirs this week. Students must have their school-issued ID badge to ride the bus in the morning and afternoon, so please help your child make it part of their everyday routine.
Clubs are getting started! Students must have parent/guardian consent on file before attending club meetings or activities. Please review the club permission form below and give consent for the clubs you are comfortable with your child participating in. Just remember, consent does not guarantee a spot in a club—it simply gives permission for your child to participate if they are selected.
Don’t forget about free and reduced-price meals! We encourage all families to complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application. Even if you aren’t sure whether your family qualifies, submitting an application can provide important benefits for your child and additional resources for our school.
And finally, we’d love to have you join our PTO family! Our PTO does so much to support our students and staff, and there are lots of ways to get involved. If you’re interested in volunteering, check out the opportunities here: SMS PTO Volunteer Opportunities
Thanks for being part of our Jaguar family! We’re off to a great start, and we’re excited for all that’s ahead. Let’s have a great week, Jags!
Your Proud Principal,
Cholly Oglesby
Important Dates
Monday, August 24th
Elective Tutorials
Tuesday, August 25th
Science Tutorials
Positive T-Shirt Tuesday
Wednesday, August 26th
ELA Tutorials
College Wednesday
Volleyball vs. First Colony MS @ 5:15pm (Clements HS)
Thursday, August 27th
Math Tutorials
Open House 6:00-8:00pm
Friday August 28th
Social Studies Tutorials
Jag Spirit Day
School Picture Day
End of Progress Report #1
Pre-Athletics Physicals DUE
SAVE THE DATE
August 31st: Last Day to Purchase Laptop Insurance
September 2nd-4th: NWEA MAP Math Testing
September 2nd: PTO Meeting
September 4th: Club Participation Consent Form DUE
September 7th: School Holiday
Jaguar Spotlight
SMS Symphony Orchestra
Leadership & Civic Engagement Signing Day
On Friday we celebrate our inaugural Leadership & Civic Engagement Signing Day! Our Jaguars officially signed their commitment to lead, serve, and make a difference in their school and community. We can't wait to see the impact that these 68 students will make as the Class of 2033!
Updates & Information
Jaguar Community: We Need Your Voice!
We are in the process of making sure our school’s brand reflects who we are, what we value, and what makes our school special. We are working to develop a new logo for our school as we solidify our identity within the community, and your voice matters! Please take a few minutes to answer the questions in the survey honestly and thoughtfully as this is what we will use to help shape the future of SMS. There are no right or wrong answers—we want to know what you think! We would love to hear from students, staff, parents, and our community and we can’t wait to share what we learn!
Campus Planning Advisory Council
Sartartia Middle School is excited to begin another school year! In an effort to continue the momentum for a successful year, I would like to invite you to submit your name for our Campus Planning Advisory Council – CPAC. The CPAC serves in an advisory role to assist the principal. The council meets on the dates below at 4:30 p.m. for the purpose of implementing planning processes and site-based decision making in accordance with Board policy and administrative procedures.
September 16, 2026
November 11, 2026
February 10, 2027
April 21, 2027
If you are interested in serving on the CPAC, please complete the bottom of the attached form and return to Cholly Oglesby. We will conduct a random drawing to determine the council members and will notify you if you are selected to serve on this team.
We are also looking for parents, business representatives and community members. Please let us know if you know of anyone who may be interested in serving on our CPAC in this capacity.
Qualifications for parent members:
He/she must be a parent of a currently enrolled FBISD student
He/she cannot be an FBISD employee
Qualifications for business representatives:
He/she must own or work for a business
Qualifications for community member:
He/she must reside in FBISD
Club Participation Permission Form
As a result of Senate Bill 12, parents must give consent for their student to join any extra-curricular club(s). If you wish for your student to participate in any of these organizations throughout the school year, please click the link and complete the consent form, Sartartia MS Student Club Participation (Parent Consent Form)
Students who do not have consent from their parents via this form will not be allowed to participate in any extra-curricular clubs. We are asking that all parents have this form completed for their student no later than September 4, 2026.
If you have questions about the purpose of a specific club, we recommend that you check with your student to get clarification or you may contact your child's grade-level administrator.
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
Beginning Monday, August 24th, students must wear their school-issued ID badge. 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
Laptops & Acceptable Use
Laptop Insurance
The district offers laptop insurance to cover accidental damage, loss or theft. It is strongly encouraged that families purchase this coverage. The cost of the insurance is $35 for the school year, with discounted rates and waived fees for those who qualify.
- FBISD recommends purchasing the optional laptop insurance each school year to protect the student’s EquippED laptop against accidental damage, loss, or theft.
- Insurance must be purchased annually and does not renew automatically or carry over from the previous school year.
- The Open Enrollment deadline for current students to purchase insurance is August 25, 2026.
- Retain the RevTrak Webstore confirmation receipt emailed to you as proof of coverage for any future claims.
COVERAGE DETAILS
FBISD insurance includes:
- Up to 2 repairs per year — covered 100%.
- 1 total loss per year(lost, stolen, or unrepairable device) — covered 100% after a $150 deductible.
- Coverage is valid through August 15, 2027.
Laptop insurance may be purchased on RevTrak. Parents and guardians may pay in installments, but the insurance will not be active until the payments are complete.
PE & Athletics
Events & Opportunities
Sartartia PTO
The PTO Volunteer Program is one of the best ways that parents can support the students and staff at our school. Please review the brief descriptions of each volunteer area and indicate your preliminary interests. Your contact information will then be forwarded to the PTO board member or committee chair that is pulling together that activity and they will be in touch with you.
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
