PTSO


	Sarasota


		Middle
A Community of Caring School


			School


		Sarasota County School Board Link


*On the prowl in search of excellence . . .*



			Mrs. Karen Rose, Principal

	4826 Ashton Road, Sarasota, FL 34233

		Phone: 941-361-6464 Fax: 941-361-6798

School Hours are from 9:15a.m. (first bell) to 4:15p.m.


	School Supervision from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m.


	Student Absence Phone Number: 361-6583


	PTSO Information


	Students: Would you like to be a Grade Level PTSO Student Representative? Please click here for the application and more information.


	Sarasota Middle School has a strong and supportive PTSO that encourages family involvement. The Leadership Team coordinates volunteer and family involvement efforts. Opportunities for helping students include: PTSO leadership team School Advisory Council PALS volunteering and tutoring Renaissance Panther Pride Staff recognition Parent education workshops Health and wellness committee SMS business partnership

		We invite you to join us and support Sarasota Middle School by becoming a business partner. Please click here for more information.

PTSO is For Our
SMS Students

Quarterly Renaissance Breakfasts
Friday Renaissance Treats
Renaissance Kick Off
“Straight A” Ice Cream Social
Renaissance End of Year Celebration
Valentine’s Dance
8th Grade Breakfast and Yearbook Signing
8th Grade Dance
Health and Wellness Fair
Turkey Grams
Valentine’s Grams
Book Fair
SMS “Hoodie” Sweatshirt Sale


	Our PTSO office may be reached at: 361-6464 ext: 60707, or you may leave a message for them with our receptionist.


	Click HERE for PTSO Meeting and Events Schedule

		Click HERE for PTSO Leadership Team Members


	PTSO Meetings are held on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m., in room 110 in the main office. Please click here for our 2007 - 08 Meeting Schedule. All meetings are open and we welcome new faces and ideas.


Membership Drive PTSO conducts an annual membership drive with families donating to our operating budget. Membership forms are available in the administration building at the front desk and in the PTSO room 112.

	Staff and Volunteer Appreciation PTSO believes in the value of recognizing our teachers, staff, and volunteers for their hard work. We have different celebration activities and always are looking for help.

		Fundraising In addition to our Annual Membership Drive, PTSO sponsors the Panther Run Jog-A-Thon. This event raises money to support our initiatives.


		Renaissance SMS recognizes and celebrates academic excellence, effective employability skills, and positive behavior. Renaissance creates a culture that honors high academic performance and excellent behavior and encourages all students to strive for the recognition. Students earn a variety of recognition opportunities each nine-week grading period, depending on the criteria they meet. Students earn Renaissance recognition with a grade point average of 3.0 or above, 100% employability skills, and a GPA increase of .5 or more to a minimum 2.75 all C’s or better.

	Financial Assistance PTSO provides financial assistance for field trips, supplies and special events for those students in need.

Curriculum Enhancement

We proudly support our teachers and staff with financial resources for instructional materials such as Brain Pop, Sunshine State Readers, Media Center materials and special teacher requests.


	We appreciate any donations of coupons and items to use for student and staff recognition.