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 APP

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)

All about SMS

Sarasota High School Aice Program Information - Please contact SHS directly with any questions.

School Choice Information Link - deadline March 2nd

Click here for 8th Grade Promotion Save the Date

PSAT Registration Form - 8th grade only

7th Grade Mardi Gras permission slip

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Principal's Weekly Newsletter

Dear families,

I want to take a moment to address a concern we are seeing as we move further into second semester. We have experienced an increase in student tardies to school. Our school day begins at 9:30 a.m., which provides ample time for students to arrive on campus and be in class on time. When students are late, they miss important instruction and disrupt the learning environment for others.

We are also noticing that some students are becoming more lax with school expectations. Please help us reinforce the importance of following our policies each day, including our no electronic device policy and our student ID requirement. Students should not have phones or personal devices out during the school day, and IDs must be worn at all times.

Thank you for helping us ensure that students arrive on time, prepared, and ready to learn each day.

Have a great weekend and Happy Valentine's Day!

Mrs. Nzeza

Important Dates

2/14 - Valentine's Day

2/16 - President's Day - No school

2/18 - KONA Ice

2/19 - Track & Field @ Woodland

2/20 - Popcorn day

2/26 - Track @ SMS

2/26 - Prospective Parent Tour - tell your friends!!

3/5 - Track & Field @ McIntosh

3/5 - PTSO Meeting - 9:30 AM

3/6 - 7th Grade Dance - Mardi Gras permission slip

3/11 -Golf Pre-Tryout Meeting @ 9:30am -Gym (Questions: email Travis Scribner)

3/12 - Track & Field @ Sarasota

3/13 - SAC Meeting - 8:15 AM

3/13 - End of 3rd grading period

3/13 - 3/22 - Spring Break

• 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