Trail Talk

4/29 - Festival of Strings

5/1 - Art Show Reception & Book Fair

5/2 - Spring Dance - 7th & 8th Grade

• Bring WIRED earbuds or headphones
• Bring CHARGED Chromebook
• Bring a physical book to class
• Eat a good breakfast
• Be at school on time

Please try to schedule out-of-school appointments for after 10:30 AM. Thank you for your help!

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 5/16

Congratulations to Callen Jones and Catori Ruhl on being selected as the

March Students of the Month!

Callen Jones just completed his third year in a row on the ETMS Swim and Dive Team. Callen also participated on the boys football team this past fall. During Callen’s 6th and 7th grade year he was the boys basketball manager and participated in cross country. He was on the Principal’s Honor Roll last semester and both semesters his 7th grade year. Outside of school Callen plays baseball and participates in Youth Group. Callen has truly enjoyed being a part of the PIE student program this year for Life Skills.

Catori Ruhl is currently in Theatre for a second year in a row and is the current Thespian Troupe President. During her 7th and 8th grade year she participated in girls basketball. She received the Kindness Counts award this past November for Service. Catori was on the Principal’s Honor Roll last semester and both semesters her 7th grade year. Outside of school. Catori enjoys soccer and is a soccer goalie for the KCA club.

For the safety of our students and staff we want to remind everyone that during arrival and dismissal, students must be dropped off and picked up in the car rider line.

Students will not be allowed to cross over the car rider line from or to the parking lot during school arrival and dismissal time, unless there's a pre-arranged medical need.

Also, please be mindful of our other students leaving the campus via crosswalks into the adjoining neighborhoods.

Thank you for your understanding.

Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual ETMS Art Show!

Students enrolled in art courses first AND second semester will have art in the art show beginning on April 28th. All are welcome to attend the reception on Thursday, May 1st from 4-6:30pm. Hope to see you there!

7th & 8th Grade Spring Dance

Details:

• Friday, May 2nd
• Students can only attend during their grade level time.
  • 7th Grade 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • 8th Grade 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
• The cost is $7 purchased in advance (purchased before school in their pod), $10 at the door.
• Drop off and pick up will occur at the main entrance. Tickets and student ID's will be required to enter the dance. See the front office if you've lost your ID. New ID cost is $3.
• Free snacks will be provided

Expectations:

• Only students who are enrolled at ETMS may attend the dance or be on school grounds.
• No limousines.
• Nice school or dressy clothes are appropriate for all students. Although ETMS recognizes the value of allowing individual student self-expression, the dance is an extension of the school day and student handbook policies still apply. Students who violate these guidelines will not be allowed to enter the dance.
• Students must be in attendance for no less than the last 4 periods of the school day of the dance. Students may not have been in ISS or OSS the day of the event.
• Students must meet academic and student conduct eligibility requirements outlined in our ETMS student handbook to attend the dance (based on 1st quarter grades).
• Student behavior will be expected to reflect participation in a school event. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated, and discipline consequences and removal from the dance will occur.

ETMS Parents/Guardians,

We are looking for donations and volunteers to help with the 7th & 8th Grade Spring Dance at ETMS on Friday, May 2nd. Volunteer hours are from 6:45 pm to 9:30 pm. Please click on the link below to sign up. We greatly appreciate your help.

Thank you!

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.

Our new book of the month will be, Good Different, 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, May 7th during TRAIL Time.

Congratulations to Ava Gardner and Grayson Murphy on winning first place in their division at the Reel Spirit Film competition as part of this year’s KC Film Festival. The feature news story “I9 Documentary” was produced as part of the Special Projects in Broadcasting class and was featured on the Bison+ weekly news show in March. Qualifying films were selected for a special screening and awards ceremony on April 12th, at the Kansas City Public Library where their film was announced first place in the middle school division.

Pictured below - Ava Gardner & Mr. Taylor

The Cupcake War Winners are the following:

The Islander Cupcakes - 1st Hour

Princess Tiana Cupcakes - 3rd Hour

The Spidey Squad Cupcakes - 5th Hour

8th grade Bison Buddies took their buddy homerooms outside for some fun!

ETMS Concert Choir and 7th grade Select Choir participated in the Parade of Choirs at LSHS along with the LSHS Choir.

AVID elective students had the exciting opportunity to participate in a fun and

engaging field trip to Activate Games in Overland Park and Pizza Street. This trip

allowed students to build teamwork, problem-solving skills, and perseverance through

interactive challenges at Activate Games.

The ETMS library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair April 29 - May 1 in conjunction with the ETMS Art Show. Students will have a chance to browse the book fair during a scheduled time with their English Language Arts classes and may make purchases during that time. Families may visit the Book Fair during the Art Show Reception on Thursday, May 1 from 4:30-6:00 pm.

Middle school tennis tournament open to any middle school student interested in playing singles and doubles. Must sign up by May 6th. See signup link below.

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.

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.

• April lunch menu
• April grab & go menu
• 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
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Twitter: @ETMSbison