WHAT STARTS HERE, CHANGES THE WORLD

Welcome to Sablatura Middle SchoolParent Presentation

THE FOUNDATION OF OUR SUCCESS

Sablatura Middle School was named after Coach Leon H. Sablatura.

His words are sprinkled throughout the campus to remind us to be a positive influence on each other.

GREAT LEADERSHIP

Principal, Verna Tipton

B.S. in Kinesiology M.S in Counseling M.S. in Educational Admin.

Asst.Principal, Leah Mishlan

B.S. in Elementary Education M.S. in Counseling

COLLABORATION

Parent volunteers on the Campus Educational Improvement Council

Active Parent Teacher Association

GTA Booster Club Gifted and Talented

Academy Many volunteer

opportunities!“They don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” –Coach

Sab

COMMUNICATION

Multiple modes of communication Newsletters sent home

each grading period Calendar of events

sent home monthly Real-time grades

available in Skyward Each teacher has an

informative web page Important reminders on

the marquee

“Positive thinking does not need proof… it only needs practice.” –Coach Sab

SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS

Transportation Bus service is provided

for free to students who live two or more miles from Sablatura.

Food Service Sablatura offers free and

reduced-priced meals. Parents can pre-pay for

meals and view transactions through the OnlineParent system.

Chick-Fil-A on Fridays!

“Students value themselves to the degree that they have been valued.” –Coach Sab

TECHNOLOGY

WiFi throughout the entire campus

BYOD – Bring Your Own Device program

Up-to-date computer labs Multiple laptop carts Active slates in all teacher

classrooms Mounted projectors in all

teacher classrooms Multiple SmartBoards available

MEETING STUDENT NEEDS

Gifted and Talented Academy Bilingual program English as a Second Language Special Education with Inclusion

Support Resource classes Life Skills Dyslexia program

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

Student Council Quiz Bowl Future Problem Solvers Math Club Book Club KIPPERS – Environmental Club Robotics Club Running Club Annual District Track Meet Kung Fu and Tai Chi Honor Choir Peer Buddies – Mentoring exceptional children Yearbook 21st Century After School Program

STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Scripps Spelling Bee Our School Spelling Bee champion won

the Pearland Independent School District Spelling Bee and competed in the Houston Regional Spelling Bee on PBS.

Student Council Recognized as a National Honors Student

Council for the past three years for excellence in leadership, citizenship, and community service.

One of only 64 schools in the state of Texas to receive this award.

“A positive attitude will reduce friction to a fraction.” –Coach Sab

IN THE NEWS

“Future Problem Solvers Win Top Awards at State, International Meets” 2nd place State Individual Competition Jr. Division

“Four Artists Recognized at Houston Rodeo” Best of Show award Received scholarships to attend Glassell School of Art program

at the Museum of Fine Arts “Quiz Bowl Students Conquer Rome in One

Evening” First place Super Quiz 6th grade team Second Place General Trivia 5th and 6th grade teams

“Student Leaders Take on Lone Star Heritage” Student participation in the Lone Star Leadership Academy

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED

Scholastic Great Bedtime Story Drive

Students collected over 55 pairs of new pajamas for underprivileged children.

Pop Tab Collection for Ronald McDonald House

Students collected pop tabs the entire year to raise money for outreach projects.

Fire Victim Collection Students collected and sorted

toiletries, clothing, and other essentials for victims of the Waller County wildfires.

Pearland Pantry Food Drive Students collected non-perishable

items to replenish the depleted pantry at the Pearland Food Bank.

“No one can make you feel inferior without your permission.” –Coach Sab

BULLY FREE ZONE

Designated as a No Place for Hate Campus through the Anti-Defamation League of Houston

Character lessons Online bully reporting system Mix-It Up at Lunch Day No-Name Calling Week Anti-Bullying Week Stomp Out Bullying Day Stood Up Day

DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION

11%

43%34%

1%9%

3%

Ethnicity

African American Hispanic WhiteAmerican Indian Asian Two or More Races

EXCEPTIONAL TEACHING STAFF

Years of Teaching Experience

Beginning Teacher1-5 Years6-10 Years11-20 Years20+ Years

The average years of experience for Sablatura teachers is 10.9 years!

PROVEN ACADEMIC SUCCESS

State Campus The Sablatura Advantage!

Reading 90 % 94 % +4

Math 84 % 91 % +7

Science 83 % 93 % +10

All Tests 76 % 85 % +9

Sablatura students outperform their Texas peers on EVERY test!

2011 Accountability Rating of Recognized!

OUTSTANDING COMMENDED PERFORMANCE

State Campus The Sablatura Advantage!

Reading 33 % 41 % +8

Math 29 % 42 % +13

Science 30 % 51 % +21

Sablatura students outperform their Texas peers on EVERY test!

WE HAVE IT ALL!

Great Leadership Exceptional Teaching Staff Diverse Student Population Parent and School

Collaboration Communication Advanced Technology Student Clubs and Activities Opportunities for Involvement Academic Success!

“HAVE A SUPER FINE DAY!”