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.
Important Quick Links
Parent tech Support (SCS App, Schoology, Focus, Thrillshare & Rooms): email: parenttech support@sarasotacountyschools.net
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)
Click here to order yearbook ID Code: 13250526
Tour sign-up link (click the link then scroll to the bottom right of the webpage)
Sarasota High School Aice Program Information - Please contact SHS directly with any questions.
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Principal's Weekly Newsletter
Dear SMS families,
Thank you to our students and staff who participated in our Literacy Week activities! One fun activity was a door-decorating contest based on this year's theme. You can see two of the class participants at right. It's great to see everyone with school spirit!
Please note these few friendly reminders:
Items dropped off in the front office for students will not be delivered during instructional time. We will call students up to the office during transitions or at lunch to receive items dropped off in the front office. This is to ensure the continuity of instruction.
We kick off our big fundraiser of the school year TOMORROW! Please help us by sending your child's calendar to friends, co-workers, and family members and ask them to "purchase" a day on the calendar. This is our only fundraiser of the year, so let's make it count!
Best, Mrs. Nzeza
Important Dates
2/1 - PANTHER PALOOZA: 31 Days of Giving Fundraiser BEGINS!!
2/4 - School-wide writing simulation
2/5 - PTSO meeting 9:30 AM in Room 110
2/11 - District STEM Fair
2/12 - Prospective Parent Tour - tell your friends (sign- up link above)
2/13 - SAC meeting 8:15 AM in Room 410
2/14 - Valentine's Day
2/16 - President's Day-No School
2/18 - KONA Ice -8th grade
2/20 - Popcorn day
2/26 - Track @ SMS
2/26 - Prospective Parent Tour - tell your friends (Link to sign-up is above)
3/6 - 7th Grade Dance - Sorry! Stay tuned for flier
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• School begins promptly at 9:30 AM.
Students arriving after 9:30 are marked tardy, so please help ensure your child arrives on time and ready for the day. Tardiness negatively affects students academically, behaviorally, and socially. Missing important instruction can lead to lower grades, more disciplinary issues, and decreased engagement. It also disrupts the classroom and, over time, can contribute to poor habits.
• Please check your child’s grades on Focus regularly.
Middle school can be a big transition, and many students still benefit from family support in keeping up with assignments and staying organized.
• Student IDs must be worn every day, all day.
This is a district-wide safety requirement. We’ve given many reminders and extra grace, but beginning this week students who are not wearing their ID will receive a before-school detention. If a student goes five days without an ID, a replacement will be issued and a $5 fee will be charged. Providing your child with a lanyard can really help them keep track of their ID.
Phone: (941) 361-6464
