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.
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
Click here to read the full newsletter.
Principal's Weekly Newsletter
Dear families,
We wrapped up our Panther Palooza Fundraiser early due to far exceeding our goal. Students and families raised over $40,000! To celebrate this success, the PTSO will be sponsoring a full-day Inflatable Field Day on Friday, March 13th. We will need volunteers to assist that day so please mark your calendars and be on the look out for more information.
Please continue to help our school thrive by getting your kids to school on time and supporting our no electronic device policy and our student ID requirement. We appreciate your support.
Finally, please see the Sheriff's Office Brochure regarding E-Bikes in the Documents to Download section below.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Mrs. Nzeza
Important Dates
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 - See permission slip link above
3/11 - Golf Pre-Tryout Meeting in GYM at 9:30AM. (students only)
3/12 - Track & Field @ Sarasota
3/13 - SAC Meeting - 8:15 AM
3/13 - End of 3rd grading period
3/13 - Inflatable Field Day - Volunteers needed
3/13 - 3/22 - Spring Break
3/25 - Track Championship
• 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
