Trail Talk

9/27 - End of Trister 1

9/27 - Tug-of-War Competition @ BCMS

If you missed school picture day and still need your picture taken, Pearce Photography will be here on Monday, September 16th, to take care of those picture needs.

Our next Bison Fan Day will be on Tuesday, September 24th, for the ETMS Football game.

This is a fun activity where students get to cheer on the ETMS Football Team. Any 6th-8th grade student may sign up.

Parents,

Please fill out the permission form below if your student plans to attend. Students will NOT be able to stay after school if parents have not filled out the form prior to 11:00 am, on September 23rd. However, if we reach capacity number of participants, the form will not accept any more students to sign up.

***Please note, if you are actively participating in another Fall sport or Activity (ex: XC, VB, Musical) that practices after school on 9/24, please do NOT sign up for Bison Fan Day. The expectation is that you fulfill your commitment to your athletic or activity practice. You may NOT join the Bison Fan day after your practice. If you want to attend the FB game after your practice, same expectations are followed to be with an adult for the event.

Students will need to be picked at 5:45 PM.

Here are this week's lost and found items.

Students, please stop by the front office to see if your lost item might be there.

Friendly reminder, students who are needing to come in on Fridays to utilize the Testing Center for a makeup test or a test retake may arrive at school starting at 8:05 AM.

Our new book of the month will be, Two Degrees. Students interested in reading the Book of the Month should stop by the library to sign up and check out a copy.

All who participate will be invited to the Discussion with Donuts (including a gluten free option) with Mrs. Brown, the school librarian, and any other staff who participate.

Discussion with Donuts will be held Wednesday, October 30th during TRAIL Time.

Ways to get involved! We want every BISON to love being a part of our school!

The ETMS Fundraiser is off to a great start! Students have enjoyed the incentives of the Bison Icy Bath and the Bison Money Storm!

Way to go Bison! Keep bringing in those donations!!

Our first Student Council Staff Member of the Week is Mrs. Mayes!

Here are just a few things our STUCO students had to say about Mrs. Mayes:

• Mrs. Mayes is a patient and caring person. She has impacted me in a positive way while being a role model in my life. I enjoyed going to her class each day and I learned so much; she is someone I can go back to and talk to when I need help. She is an amazing person and I cannot think of anyone better suited for the first teacher of the week but Mrs. Mayes.
• Mrs. Mayes is kind and caring. She loves her job, and you can tell by the way her energy radiates through her smile, her stories, and her positivity.
  
• Mrs. Mayes is always willing to help anyone with anything even if it isn't health-related. She is funny and super encouraging, puts a lot of effort into her lessons, and deserves this award. She is amazing!
  

Congratulations, Mrs. Mayes!

We have two paraprofessional position openings at ETMS. If you know of anyone interested in working for the school district, please have them apply online (benefits, retirement, hours 7:55-3:25).

Applicants may indicate on the paperwork or in the interview that they would like to work at ETMS, yay!

Unified Sports are designed to bring together equal numbers of athletes with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team with others of similar skill levels. Special Olympics Unified® Sports in Lee's Summit include bowling, basketball, cheer, track and field and flag football. Unified Partners must be at least 8 years old to participate and up to their senior year.

Play alongside State Qualifying teams and individual athletes all the way to the State Indoor and State Outdoor games.

Those interested should fill out this form:

LSR7 Unified Partner Interest Form

If you have questions, email Special Olympics Coordinator Mat Vleisides at mat.vleisides@lsr7.net

Race for the Future event on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at the LSW Activity Complex.

https://runsignup.com/RACE/MO/LEESSUMMIT/RACEFORTHEFUTURE

6th, 7th, & 8th Grade students, do you need Math Homework Help? You are welcome to stay after school any Thursday until 4:15. Meet in Library Collab Lab.

Looking to add to your Bison Spirit Wear Collection?!

Spirit wear can be purchased through the front office.

ETMS can only accept CASH or CHECK.

• September lunch menu
• September grab & go menu
• October lunch menu
• October grab & go menu
• Breakfast is $2.00; Plate lunch is $3.20
• Free and reduced lunch application

Help East Trails Middle School raise funds by submitting your Box Tops online at: https://boxtops4education.com/s/

Code: etmsybk

*Will accept photos until end of March 2025

Email: stacy.patton@lsr7.net
Website: www.etms.lsr7.org
Location: 1001 Southeast Bailey Road, Lee's Summit, MO, USA
Phone: 816.986.2575
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ETMSbison/
Twitter: @ETMSbison