1. What Starts Here, Changes the World
Welcome to Sablatura Middle School
Parent Presentation

2. 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.

3. Great Leadership Principal, Verna Tipton Asst.Principal, Leah Mishlan
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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Diverse Student Population

15. Exceptional Teaching Staff
The average years of experience for Sablatura teachers is 10.9 years!

16. Proven Academic Success
2011 Accountability Rating of Recognized!
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!

17. 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!

18. 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!

19. “Have a super fine day!”