Principal Jennifer Nzeza

Mission: To help students become critical thinkers who are responsible, productive, and resilient.

Vision: To be a collaborative community that inspires and empowers students by establishing high expectations.

Dear SMS families,

We’re excited to share two opportunities with our families! Take Stock in Children scholarship applications are now open. Students typically apply around eighth grade and must meet income eligibility requirements, maintain satisfactory grades and behavior, and commit to mentoring and college readiness activities. Learn more here. We will host an interest meeting for students on Monday, November 9th during 8th grade lunches. Students will bring home applications for interested families.

Help us celebrate an outstanding teacher! Freeman Orthodontics will recognize four local teachers with a $250 Amazon gift card each. Students, parents, and colleagues are encouraged to nominate a teacher who has made a positive difference. Link in the full newsletter below.

Thank you so much for reading my newsletter each week.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Nzeza

Click here to read the full newsletter.

Important Dates

10/30 - Spirit Day - See information below

11/5 - PTSO meeting

11/7 - Joyful Voices Choir performance at Sarasota Art Museum 1:30pm

11/9 - Take Stock in Children Information meeting - during 8th grade lunch

11/10 Veteran's Day Commemoration - see information below

11/11 - Joyful Voices Choir Veteran’s Day Concert at Sarasota High 7pm

11/13 - SAC Meeting

11/13 – Picture Retakes

11/16 - Coffee Cart

11/23-11/27 - Thanksgiving Break

Important Quick Links:

NJHS Application

School Choice

Attendance: How to upload excuse notes into FOCUS

Go Fan App & QR Code (Used to pay for entry into sporting events)

Bus transportation Information (register for a bus, reporting a issue with transportation, bus district contacts, parent tracking app, & general FAQ's) All transportation is addressed at the district level. Once you have registered for a bus - download the app to receive notifications of bus number/stop. Please be patient as this process can take up to/over a week. Deadline for guaranteed first week transportation is 7/27.

Click here for information and ordering. School Pictures: Access code to the link below: C827175

My Ride K-12 App -Bus

Bell Schedule 26-27

Lunch - Add money to lunch accounts on My School Bucks

Adding contacts to FOCUS instructions (please allow 24 hours for approval)

All about SMS

FOCUS App

Lost ID payment link

SHS AICE Program Information

Suncoast Polytech High School Tour Information

District Calendar

School Employee Directory

District

Parent tech Support (SCS App, Schoology, Focus, Thrillshare & Rooms): email: parenttech support@sarasotacountyschools.net

Phone: (941) 361-6464