Mrs. Jennifer Nzeza
Mission: Sarasota Middle School students will become critical thinkers who are responsible, productive, and resilient.
Vision: The Sarasota Middle School community collaborates to inspire and empower students by establishing high expectations.
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Bus Registration Support Form- (All transportation is handled at district level - not at SMS. Please use this link or call directly to transportation @ 941-486-2141. If you requested a bus during registration it will be listed in the FOCUS portal on July 22nd.)
Supply List by Department Generic list: Teachers will give out specific lists the first week of school.
Attendance Uploading Instructions: FOCUS (Use a web browser - not the app to upload notes)
FOCUS: How to add/delete contacts (Use a web browser not the app to make changes in contacts)
Dear SMS families,
ORIENTATION
Thank you for attending our orientation for 6th grade students on Thursday of last week! It was a wonderful turn out despite the heat. If you were unable to come, the presentation is included in the Important Downloads section of this newsletter.
SCHEDULES & IDs
All students can access their schedules on their Focus portal at this time. Hard copies are available for students in the front office. All returning students have a new ID which should be picked up prior to August 11th if possible. If not, students will have to wait in line to get their ID on the first day of school.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
Please remember, we will not be making schedule changes unless there is a missing class, a student was scheduled into the wrong class, or if they have not yet met the requirements for a class. A QR code for such scheduling concerns is included below or by clicking here: https://forms.office.com/r/hLn3PCDnnq. All encore change requests will be reviewed after the second week of school and will be based on availability. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
PIKMYKID App for Carline - PLEASE READ
We will be using a dismissal platform for carline dismissal this year - primarily on days of severe thunderstorms. This platform will alert school staff when you have entered the geofence around our school perimeter so we can dismiss from the gym safely. If your child will be picked up in the carline this school year - especially during thunderstorms, it is essential that you download the app. "Parent App User Guide" directions are in the Important Downloads section of full newsletter - see link.
SUPPLY LISTS
Please check your teacher's Schoology page for class specific supply lists. Generic lists by grade level and department are listed in the Important Downloads section in full newsletter - see link.
ABSENCES THIS YEAR
Please understand - ALL absence notes must be uploaded to your Focus Parent Portal. We will not be able to take physical notes or emails. Directions for how to do this are in the Important Downloads section in full newsletter.
Please read through the newsletter for more back-to-school information!
Mrs. Nzeza
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Important Dates
8/7 - Campus Walk - 2:00-4:00 PM - Students pick up/walk their schedule
8/8 - Meet Your Bus Driver event - see information in full newsletter
8/11 - Students Return to School
9/1 - Labor Day - No School
9/4 - PTSO Meeting - 9:30 in the media center
9/9 - SMS Open House - more information to come
9/12 - SAC Meeting - 8:15 AM in room 411
Phone: (941) 361-6464
