Trail Talk

5/20 - NWEA Testing

5/20 - Summer 2025 DC Trip Final Departure Meeting

5/23 - Bison Stampede (8th Grade)

Congratulations to Brynn Thuenemann and Areanna Johnson on being selected as the April Students of the Month!

Brynn Thuenemann is a current member of the ETMS Cheer Team. During Brynn’s 7th grade year, she participated in Student Council, ran cross country, and played the violin in the ETMS orchestra. Last year, she received the 7th grade Outstanding Student Award in Family and Consumer Sciences. She was on the Principal’s Honor Roll her 7th grade year and the fall semester of her 8th grade year. Outside of school, Brynn participates in competitive dance and is an Apprentice Member of Youth Ballet.

Areanna Johnson is currently a member of the ETMS band where she plays the french horn and in Jazz Band where she plays the trumpet. She also participates in the ETMS theater as assistant stage manager and is a Jr. Thespian. During Areanna’s 7th grade year, she also participated in the ETMS Band, Jazz Band, Theater, and Talent Show. She was on the Principal’s Honor Roll her 7th grade year and the fall semester of her 8th grade year.

We're hosting a reward raffle for students at the end of May.

• We're looking for donations (gift cards, candy, gum, etc. - basically anything middle schoolers enjoy).
• Please drop donated items in the front office or use the Amazon Raffle Wish List.
• The more items = the more prizes/baskets students may win.
• Please have donations to the front office by THIS FRIDAY 5/16.

Thank you to those who have already sent in items!

Last day of Math Help will be Thursday, May 15th.

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

Final Exams: May 29th, May 30th & June 2nd

All ETMS students will take final exams during the last week of the 2024-2025 school year. Should students have extenuating circumstances that would prevent them from being in attendance during the scheduled finals, families may submit a request for early finals.

These requests should be submitted via email to Dr. Morehead by Thursday, May 22nd.

Reminder, if your student has outstanding

school fines, these fines need to be paid by May 28th,

in order for your student to receive their YEARBOOK.

Thank you!

Students will only receive the school-purchased yearbook if they have no outstanding fines/fees.

• Cafeteria fines can be paid online at https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ with a credit card or in the main office with cash, check, or card.
• Technology fines can be paid online at https://powerschool.lsr7.org/public/ with a credit card or in the main office with cash, check, or card.
  

Please call 816-986-2581 if you have any questions.

ETMS is going to NYC next summer, and you’re invited!

Next year’s 7th and 8th grade students have the opportunity to experience the bright lights and big city in June of 2026. We will see two Broadway shows, the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, and Times Square. This city is rich in the history and culture that shapes the rest of our nation, and this enriching experience will leave students with a deeper understanding of the world around them. Come learn more about the trip Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 pm in the ETMS library including more details about our itinerary, what all is included, and ways we can work together to make the trip more affordable. Visit bit.ly/etmstrip for more information.

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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.

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.

What a fantastic turn out for the ETMS Spring Dance! It was great to see so many students participate and seeing everyone know how to line dance. Thanks to our ETMS Physical Education staff for teaching line dance!

Sra. Camacho's class celebrated Cinco de Mayo this week by reading about the history of it, then enjoyed some amazing food and drinks! Thank you so much to all the families for donating some very tasty treats!

Students in 6th Grade World Geography are working through their final unit this week, the New Silk Road and Global Connections.

The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District uses an internet filter called Securly to help keep students safe while using their school-issued Chromebooks. After listening to parent and community feedback on students’ technology use, we are pleased to announce that parents and guardians will now have access to Securly Home, a feature allowing visibility and control of their child’s internet access at home while on the district-issued Chromebook. Securly Home is now part of the software solution the district is currently subscribing to on an annual basis.

Here are some features offered by Securly Home:

• Weekly Updates – Parents and guardians will begin receiving emails each Monday that summarize their child’s previous week of Internet activity and searches. They will also be able to see any content that was flagged for bullying, self-harm or suicide.
• Real-Time Usage Review – Parents and guardians wishing to have real-time information about their child’s Internet use can access the Securly parent portal or download the Securly Home app on their mobile device.
• Controls and Filters – The parent portal and Securly Home app will also give parents the ability to modify some Internet filter settings during times the Chromebook is being used off-campus. For example, if parents want the Chromebook turned off at 7:00 p.m. each night, they can simply click a button in the Securly Home app.

Connect2learn Technology Information

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.

• May lunch menu
• May 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/

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