Trail Talk

Student Bulletin - March 2, 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS

3/10 - Spring Show Auditions

3/11 - Spring Show Auditions

3/14 - End of 3rd Quarter

CHARACTER TRAIT FOR MARCH

GENERAL INFORMATION & UPDATES

DodgeBall Tournament!

JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to Grace Kamudzandu and Jonah Mais on being selected as the January Students of the Month!

Grace Kamudzandu

Grace is currently a member of the ETMS Bison Buddy Program and participates in Bison Smart for a second year in a row. Grace is on the 8th grade Principal’s Honor Roll for the first semester of this year and her 7th grade year she was on Scholarship Honor Roll. During her 7th grade year she participated on the ETMS Track and Field Team. Outside of school, Grace plays soccer and enjoys hanging out with her friends.

Jonah Mais

Jonah is currently in Band, Jazz Band, and Select Choir for a second year in a row. Jonah has also participated in Cross Country and Track during his 7th and 8th grade. This year, Jonah also participated in Chess Club and Intramural Basketball. Jonah has been on the Principal’s Honor Roll all three years at ETMS and received the Perfect Attendance Award his 7th grade year. Outside of school, Jonah is a Life Scout and a Senior Patrol Leader in Troop 195.

2025 Track & Field Spirit Wear!

The ETMS Track & Field Spirit Wear store is open and ready to order!

Track & Field Spirit Wear Store
Deadline: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 (11:59 PM PDT) (no late orders accepted)
For free student pickup from East Trails, please use promo code ETMS at checkout.
Make sure to fill in the athlete or teacher's name that the order is connected to for ease of delivery.

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Lost & Found

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.

GET CONNECTED

#iBELONG

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

See the 2024-25 Hub Link below for information about all clubs, athletics, and activities.

2024-25 ACTIVITIES/CLUBS/ATHLETICS HUB LINKS

BOOK OF THE MONTH

Our new book of the month will be, Nic Blake and The Remarkables. 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, March 26th during TRAIL Time.

RECOGNITIONS & CELEBRATIONS

8th Grade Orchestra

On Saturday, February 22nd, the 8th Grade Orchestra performed at the MSHSAA Large-Ensemble Orchestra Contest, and were awarded an "Exemplary" Rating by a panel of judges. This is the highest rating possible. I’m EXTREMELY proud of the students' hard work and dedication.

~Mr. Tourtellot

AWARD

Congratulations to ETMS Counselor, Molly Beuke, who was named Greater Kansas City Counselor Association's Middle School Counselor of the Year! She will be recognized on April 1st.

We are so proud of Ms. Beuke!

Life Skills

Life Skills students Josh, Regan, and Alex working along with others in Industrial Technology cutting sheet metal for their metal tool tray project.

STUCO STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK!

REMINDERS & REPEATED ITEMS

2025 - 7th & 8th Grade Track & Field

7th & 8th Grade Track starts Monday, March 3rd. Students must be cleared through Final Forms to participate. Reminder: students will need to be picked up at 5:00pm from practice.

Dress Code Reminder

As the weather warms up, a friendly reminder - we follow the LSR7 MS Handbook on dress code:

Clothing must be free from display or advertisement of any alcohol, drugs, tobacco, weapons, violence, sexual innuendo, gambling, or reference to gang affiliation.
Clothing must be free from depictions or illustrations that demean or negatively represent any gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Clothing that results in inappropriate skin or undergarment exposure many not be worn at school (backless, garments not covering midriff or sides, etc.).
Clothing/accessories must be free from items which present a safety issue (chains, spikes, dangerous jewelry, safety pins, etc.).
Shoes must be worn.
Pants, shorts, and skirts must sit neatly at the waist.
Hats may only be worn during special occasions or activities.
Coats must be stored in lockers prior to the start of school.

Math Homework Help

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