SLMS Titan News

SLMS Parents and Guardians,

Enjoy the two week break! Students return to campus on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

Updates to the newsletter:

• January Calendar
• AVID Application link

Sincerely,

Dr. Latoya Garrett

Principal

#weareTITANS

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

January 27-February 14

AVID Applications are due January 17 for current 6th and 7th graders for next school year.

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

• December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break
• January 6-8 - No School for Students
• January 9 - First Day of the Spring Semester
• January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No School

Warm Winter Regards Titan Families!

Thank you to the parents who help donate to our Holiday Staff Cookies & Treats!

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. Place items in the bin located near the bus ramp - items that are too large for the bin are NOT ACCEPTED.

If you ever want 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!

• Coming Soon

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