Titan News
Update from Sugar Land MS - July 20, 2019
Mid-Summer Update
I hope this message finds all of our Titan families doing well and that you are enjoying your summer. In this issue of Titan News, please find some important updates related to construction along Seventh Street which continues to affect access to the campus, school supply and PE uniform information, details related to an adjustment to expectations for student-owned electronic devices for the upcoming school year, revised dates for our Sixth Grade/New Student Orientation and Titan Camp in August, and instructions to ensure your profile is up to date with Blackboard Connect, the new parent communication portal which launched last November.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @SLMSTitans, and keep an eye on our campus website, as well.
Keith Fickel, Principal
Construction Around Campus / Seventh Street
UPDATE 7/20/19
The first phase of construction for a City of Sugar Land drainage project along Seventh Street started June 12 and is expected to continue until just before the start of the school year. Access to SLMS off of Seventh Street will not be possible if you are traveling westbound from Eldridge. Instead, please access our campus from the eastbound lane of Seventh Street (coming from Main/Burney). We expect that Seventh Street will remain a one-way street right up until the start of school. Therefore, please be patient and understanding.
Information about this multi-phase project (DR1801 - Covington Woods Drainage Improvements - Sugar Land MS/Sugar Mill Relief Line) is on the City of Sugar Land’s website (click the "Drainage" tab).
We will update you if there are any developments in this project that may affect the start of the year.
School Supplies and PE Uniforms for 2019-20
All of the supplies for your child's grade level are found on the SLMS school supply list, which was created by the teachers. The only items not included are things like PE uniforms and specialty items needed for certain elective classes. PE uniforms are now on sale through our online store, RevTrak. A list of items needed for specialty electives classes will be shared by your child's teacher once school starts.
Families who ordered supplies online prior to the June 14 deadline should have their supplies available by our new orientation date (next item). If they do not arrive to campus in time for orientation, they will be available from your child's first period teacher on the first day of school. Thank you for your flexibility on this new opportunity.
Titan Camp - Incoming 6th Grade and New 7th/8th Grade Students - Change in Dates
UPDATE 7/19/19 -- CHANGE IN DATES
This is an event for all of our incoming 6th grade students, as well as any 7th or 8th grade students who are new to Sugar Land MS for the 2019-20 school year. Due to ongoing construction along Seventh Street and the challenge of accessing the parking lot on the east side of the campus, we have broken this event into two sessions on different days. Please come at the date and time listed below for your part of the alphabet. We anticipate that Seventh Street will still be a one-way street on these two dates, so please be patient. Note that there is no Titan Camp for our returning 7th and 8th grade students.
- Last Names A thru L - Thursday, August 8, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
- Last Names M thru Z - Monday, August 12, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Opportunities for attendees:
- Get locker assignment/combination
- Add funds to your cafeteria account
- Receive your list of classes
- Purchase PE uniform
- Purchase Titan swag from our PTO store
- Make some new friends!
If you cannot attend this event, it's okay! We'll catch you up on the first day of school, which is Wednesday, August 14.
You may also find information on our campus webpage about our Sixth Grade Titan Camp / New Student Orientation.
Student-Owned Electronic Devices
Please take a moment to review our updated campus procedure for student-owned devices, which will be implemented when school starts in August. This procedure was developed during the 2018-19 school year in consultation with our Campus-Based Leadership Team, composed of SLMS staff, parents, and community members. We will go over this procedure with students in detail when school begins.
Ensuring Lines of Communication Between Home and School Remain Open - Blackboard Connect
Keeping the lines of communication open between home and school is crucial for student success. Therefore, please ensure that your contact information, such as email addresses and phone numbers, are kept up to date in Skyward Family Access and in Blackboard Connect, which was launched in November 2018. Please visit the district's Blackboard Connect information page, and download/view this how-to document related to keeping your Blackboard Account information current. To ensure that all parents and guardians continue to receive timely communications, primary guardians are encouraged to log in to Blackboard Connect to review their contact information, and if they choose, add other contact phone numbers and email addresses for other family members to ensure communications are delivered to them, as well.
Summer Reading List
Dual-Residency/Power of Attorney Renewals
All Dual/Co-Residence or Power of Attorney (POA) are required by the FBISD to be renewed each school year. If your child will need to be on a Dual/Co-Residence and/or Power of Attorney, you will need to bring the following to Mrs. Phillips:
- Completed affidavit that was mailed to you or you may pick one up at SLMS.
- Obtain notarization of the Dual/Co-Residence Affidavit or Power of Attorney PRIOR to coming to the school.
- Bring the following documents with the notarized affidavit:
- Parent’s ID
- Homeowner/Leaseholder or POA’s ID
- Deed or Lease to the residence
- Current Utility Bill (elec, gas or water)
Your child(ren) will not be permitted to attend school on the 1st day (August 14, 2019) if you have not renewed your DUAL or POA along with all supporting documents. If the child no longer needs a DUAL or POA, the parent will need to come to campus with the above-mentioned supporting documents to prove zoned residency.
For any questions, please contact Mrs. Phillips at (281) 634-3118, or email her at tandi.phillips@fortbendisd.com
Sugar Land Middle School
Inspiring and equipping the young men and women of our community for futures beyond what they can imagine since 1975.
Summer Office Hours Begin Monday, June 3
- 7:30-5:30 Monday-Thursday
- Closed 12:00-1:00 for lunch
Regular Office Hours Resume Monday, July 29
- 8:00-4:00 Monday-Friday
- Closed 12:00-1:00 for lunch
Website: www.fortbendisd.com/slms
Location: 321 7th Street, Sugar Land, TX, USA
Phone: (281) 634-3080
Twitter: @SLMSTitans