SLMS Titan News

SLMS Parents and Guardians,

Parents as we enter holiday and traveling season, please be reminded that attendance every day is extremely important. Our district goal for attendance this year is 95% which is a reduction from previous years. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please ensure your student arrives on time to school and attends regulary. If your student needs to be absent, please send a note as soon as possible but no later that five days. Please help SLMS as we work to increase our attendance percentage as one of our campus goals.

Updates to the newsletter:

• KHS Royal Tea Party

Sincerely,

Dr. Latoya Garrett

Principal

#weareTITANS

The Kempner HS Choir Program will be having a "Royal Tea Party" fundraiser on Saturday, November 2nd. The Kempner HS students will be putting a performance dressed as Disney characters and superheroes, signing autographs, taking pictures, and interacting with their guests.

This is an awesome opportunity for elementary aged students to come and see their favorite characters, participate in a sing along, enjoy story time, fashion show, and light snacks. Guests are encouraged to come in their favorite Disney or superhero costume!

Please note that all students must be accompanied by an adult and that all attendees will need a ticket.

Tickets are available through the QR code on the poster or through the Revtrak link below:

The purpose of the Young Citizen Award is to find and reward those students who work hard at being good citizens at home, at school and in the community. Kirk Johnson was voted Young Citizen of the month of October by SLMS faculty. Kirk enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports (mostly football) and volunteering at church. He has also participated in the making of meals for a local women's shelter. He is part of the National Junior Honor Scoiety and has earned the award of Most Outstanding Athlete for the Kempner High School Strength and Condition camp. Kirk's future is certainly a bright one!!!

Congratulations Kirk!

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Check out the webpage as it can help parents communicate with teachers.

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.

• November 1: Student/Teacher Holiday
  
• November 11: Student/Teacher Holiday - Veterans Day

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.

Happy October Titan Families!

Thank you to the parents who were able to attend the VIPS Coffee on 9/30. If you were unable to attend but would like receive more information on volunteering at SLMS, please reach out to us! This month we have a spirit night planned at both local Torchy’s Tacos locations on 10/8 and Kona Ice will also be on site at Trunk or Treat on 10/29. Spirit Nights are fun way to raise funds for the school and also bring the Titan community together. Consider inviting a fellow Titan family, neighbor or relative to join you at one of next spirit nights!

We hope to see everyone out at Trunk or Treat on 10/29! The counselors are in need of candy donations if you would like to help support this community wide event. Candy donations can be dropped off at the front desk or with the counselors.

Congratulations to our August VIPS of the Month: Mrs. Susan Denman-Briones. Thank you for all you do for SLMS, Mrs. Denman-Briones!

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!

• 10/29 Kona Ice - at the SLMS Trunk or Treat
  
• 11/19 Lopez Mexican Restaurant
• 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

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.

Students must comply with the following dress and grooming standards, including in online learning platforms.

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).
• When students arrive on campus in the morning, they will report to their assigned area (commons or gyms). Students will be permitted to use their phones on occasion at lunch and after dismissal.
• Students may not use their phones or devices to access and use any social media at any time while students are on campus, including before and after school activities.
• Students may not use their phones to take photos or videos at any time while they are on campus unless they have special permission.
• Phone use in the locker room or restroom is considered a severe violation and will be considered the fourth offense.
• If the cell phone rules are broken or if a student misuses their own instructional device, the following steps will be taken:
• First Offense—The device is confiscated and delivered to the front office for end-of-day student pickup. The student receives a Skyward referral.
• Second Offense—Same as the first offense.
• Third Offense—The offense is recorded in Skyward with a referral, a $15 fine is assessed and the parent/guardian will need to pick up the phone. (per policy in the current FBISD Student/Parent Handbook).
• Fourth Offense or Severe Violation—Student receives a $15 fine, a parent must pick up the phone, and a referral submitted to their administrator.
• 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.

Frequently asked questions:

• So what are SLMS cell phone expectations? When students enter SLMS until the end of the instructional day, students will turn off their cell phones and keep them in their backpacks. Students who do not follow the expectations will have their cell phones confiscated per the district parent-student handbook.
• What if I need to contact my student during the school day? If a parent needs to contact their student during the instructional day regarding transportation or for emergencies they may call 281-634-3080.
• What if my student is not responding to my text messages? This is a great way to see if your student is following the school expectations. As long as they are not responding between 8:20 AM and 4:10 PM, be proud that your student is following the school rules.
• How will my child tell me that they forgot something at home and need for me to bring it up to school? At Sugar Land, part of our mission is to develop independence. You can help us by allowing your child to experience the natural consequence of forgetting something at home. If it is schoolwork, then they receive the late work points taken off. If it is shoes for PE, then they may have to sit out. If it is their lunch, then they receive a meal from the cafeteria at no cost to them this year.
• What if my child sends me a text from the restroom. Phone use in the locker room or restroom is considered a severe violation and will be considered the fourth offense. Fourth Offense or Severe Violation means that the student is fined, a parent must pick up the phone, and a referral is submitted to their administrator.

Support and talk with your child ahead of time about our Sugar Land Cell Phone Policy to help ensure they follow the rules and do not get their cell phone taken up. For some students this will not be a big deal, for others, they will need to understand following school rules is important.

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)

49th Year at SLMS

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