SLMS Parents and Guardians,

Thank you to everyone who assisted with Career Day! Our counseling team did an amazing job and we all appreciate the parent/community support!!! THANK YOU.

We have two weeks until our Holiday Break. Just a reminder that exams cannot be taken early and students are expected to attended school EACH DAY. The middle school exam school is below.

Congratulations to our CREST Award Winning Counseling Team!

Updates to the newsletter:

• Laptop Insurance Updates
• PTO Updates
• Celebrating Gifted Newsletter
• Preventing Gun Violence and Other Harmful Acts

Sincerely,

Dr. Latoya Garrett

Principal

#weareTITANS

The FBISD EQUIPPED web page has been updated to NOW INCLUDE THE REVTRAK DAMAGED FEES LINKS as promised here: https://www.fortbendisd.com/equipped-fees. This link also includes further FAQs, policies, and procedures regarding laptops. Also, below are the needed links for the optional insurance purchase.

How to sign up for laptop insurance:

1. Upcoming NEW Student-Insurance Purchase :

From now on, newly enrolled students will have two weeks from the date of enrollment to purchase insurance with this link >>> Purchase New Student Insurance Here.

If a new student wishes to purchase insurance after the two-week period, they will need to follow the “Late Insurance Purchase” process, which requires inspection.

2. NEW Students enrolled after the insurance open enrollment period ended and today:

They can now purchase the optional laptop insurance with this link >>> Purchase New Student Insurance Here We are going to give these students two weeks to purchase insurance with NO INSPECTION NEEDED. This is to make up for the fact that they had no option to purchase insurance when they enrolled.

They will not require an inspection and if any of them already have a fine assessed it needs to be removed and replaced with an insurance claim #1/#2 fee for tracking. We are working to send an email notification for these students. The deadline end on 12/20/24 (LAST DAY OF THE SEMESTER).

3. Late Insurance Purchase for any Student who missed the deadline to purchase insurance during the initial offering:

They still can now purchase the optional laptop insurance with this link >>> Purchase “Late Insurance” Here LATE INSURANCE PURCHASES REQUIRE AN INSPECTION BEFORE COVERAGE IS ACTIVATED, so the “Pending Inspection” can be changed to a “Yes” in RM. Students DO NOT have coverage until the inspection occurs — visual inspection looking for any major physical damage or corrosion to parts.

Any pre-existing damage found during this inspection WILL NOT be covered by insurance. After the inspection, the student will receive an email at their district email address with the inspection results and confirmation that the insurance policy is activated.

Know the Signs: You can prevent gun violence and other harmful acts. Learn and share the warning signs from Sandy Hook Promise. Please click the link for more information.

https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/blog/student-resources/know-the-signs-of-gun-violence/

If you would like to speak with anyone, please contact Kim Littles directly at (281) 327-3526.

All students got a visit from their school counselor about SchooLinks! SchooLinks is the college and career platform for FBISD. It is also where we will do Course Selection and Four-Year-Planning. Please log in and create a parent account, so you can see what career activities we are up to!

If you have any questions or concerns throughout the year, please reach out to your child’s grade level counselor:

Nafecia Brinson-6

Nafecia.brinson@fortbendisd.gov

281-634-3087

Eleni Smith-7

Eleni.smith@fortbendisd.gov

281-634-3086

Kimberly Seright-8

Kimberly.seright@fortbendisd.gov

281-634-3085

Attention Student-Athletes!To play sports, you must be GREEN in Rank One.

• December 19 - Early Release for Students
• Decmeber 20 - Early Release for Students
• December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break
• January 6-8 - No School for Students
• January 9 - First Day of the Spring Semester

Warm Winter Regards Titan Families!

We have much to be thankful for after having a weeklong break. Thank you to the parents who help donate to our Fall Staff Luncheon, thank you to the SLMS teachers and staff who show up every day ready to teach and engage the Titan students and thank you to the Titan families who make up such a wonderful and diverse community! We have three weeks until winter break and plenty of happenings to mention.

FIRST, dust off your cookie shirts or pick-up a dozen of your favorite store bought holiday cookies and sign-up for the Staff Holiday Cookies & Treats Sign-up.

SECOND, plan to stop by Lazy Dog Restaurant for our weekend long spirit nights fundraiser 12/6-12/8. You must present the FLYER or use the online code 41SMS.

NEXT, if you’ve noticed your Titan has outgrown most of their clothes or shoes, clean out of the old and make room for the new by donating to the Textile Recycling Drive 12/9-12/13. Place items in the bin located near the bus ramp - items that are too large for the bin are NOT ACCEPTED.

LASTLY, if you are wanting to buy your students teacher something they really want, checkout the SLMS Staff Favorites list at www.slmspto.weebly.com. Happy Holidays!

Helpful PTO Links & Dates

• Become a PTO Member - membership is free and includes access to our monthly newsletter
• Become an approved Volunteer - all volunteers must complete an annual district background check
• Make a one time donation via Cheddar Up or a recurring donation via PayPal.
• Purchase Spirit Items through our Cheddar Up Store
• Purchase a Happy Birthday Marquee Greeting through our Cheddar Up Store
• Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter) and bookmark our website: http://www.slmspto.weebly.com
• Donate used clothing & toys to the Textile Bin located near the bus ramp. Please do not place oversized items at the bin.
• Become a SLMS Mentor - complete the mentor form and return to Mrs. Seright
• Become a Community Business Sponsor

Upcoming Spirit Nights - Mark Your Calendar!

• 12/6-12/8 Lazy Dog Restaurant - Stafford

Thank you to all the parents and Titan staff who have joined/renewed their membership and donated to support our efforts! Questions? Contact us atslmsmembership@gmail.com. Volunteer questions? Contact us at slmstitansvips@gmail.com

Together we are TITANS!

SLMS PTO

Support our students and staff by setting up a monthly donation to PTO. You can set this automatic donation starting at a few dollars. Remember that every dollar helps our PTO do AMAZING things for our community.

When a new badge is printed for a student, a fine will be assessed in Skyward. Theh parent will receive an email with a link to pay Revtrak. The standardized fee of $8 will be placed on the Skyward account for the student.

Sugar Land MS Cell Phone Expectations

• Phones must be powered off and stored in the students' backpacks during the instructional day (8:20 AM - 4:10 PM).
• If a student needs to call home for any reason, they can use the phone in the office or in the classroom with permission.
• FBISD schools are not responsible for the loss or theft of student-owned devices per district policy. The student is responsible for retrieving the phone at the end of the day for the first and second offense.

Sixth Grade

• Associate Principal - Monika Martin (monika.martin@fortbendisd.gov)
• Counselor - Nafecia Brinson (nafecia.brinson@fortbendisd.gov)

Seventh Grade

• Assistant Principal - Dawn Rogers (dawn.rogers@fortbendisd.gov)
• Counselor - Eleni Smith (eleni.smith@fortbendisd.gov)

Eighth Grade

• Assistant Principal - Luis Mercedes (luis.mercedes@fortbendisd.gov)
• Counselor - Kim Seright (kimberly.seright@fortbendisd.gov)

Counselor Clerk - Asia Stewart (asia.stewart@fortbendisd.gov)

Assistant Principal Secretaries

• 7th and 8th Grade - Tina Garcia (diamantina.ibarragar@fortbendisd.gov)
• 6th Grade - Mayra Morales (mayra.morales@fortbendisd.gov)

Attendance - Mary Beth LaVergne (mary.lavergne@fortbendisd.gov)

Registrar - Tandi Phillips (tandi.phillips@fortbendisd.gov)

Nurse - Gwendolyn Davis (gwendolyn.davis@fortbendisd.gov)

Clinic Aide - Cathy Tekrouri (cathy.tekrouri@fortbendisd.gov)

Executive Assistant to Principal - Mary Connealy (mary.connealy@fortbendisd.gov)

Principal - Dr. Latoya Garrett (latoya.garrett@fortbendisd.gov)

50th Year at SLMS

Celebrating 50 years of Family

#SLMSTurns50

1975-2024

Inspiring and equipping the young men and women of our community for futures beyond what they can imagine since September 2, 1975.

SLMS Campus Mission Statement

Working collaboratively, the Sugar Land Middle School Professional Learning Community will commit to creating a safe environment with high expectations leading to physical, social, emotional, and academic success for all Titans.

#weareTITANS

Office Hours

8:20-4:20 PM

Email: latoya.garrett@fortbendisd.gov
Website: www.fortbendisd.com/slms
Location: 321 7th Street, Sugar Land, TX, USA
Phone: (281) 634-3080
X: @SLMSTitans