State Reading Assessments have started and will wrap up on Tuesday. Wednesday we will move to State Math Assessment. Our students are adjusting to the change to block scheduling that we made for testing. This testing schedule allows for our students to have more time to complete their assessments as well as provides a bit of a break mid-day.

Parents, please help your student do their best on their State Assessments by getting them to bed so that they can get some sleep. I know that there was a new game released this week and many have shared that they are tired from playing well into the night. Making sure that they get a good breakfast allows them to focus on school and not on being hungry. And lastly, and most important, get them here to school. The data we gain from State Assessments allows us to identify students that may need additional support and those that are ready for more challenges. Thank you for your support.

March 29 - Relay for Life at Mill Valley

March 27-April 1 - ELA State Assessments

April 2 - 7 - Math State Assessments

April 9 - MTMS Night at Culver's of Lenexa

April 9 - 10 - Science State Assessments

April 11 - Spring Social

April 18 - NO SCHOOL - (Professional In-service Day)

April 21 - REGULAR SCHOOL DAY (weather make-up day)

May 1 - Spring Choir Concert

May 7 - 4th Quarter Showcase Night

May 13 - Spring Band Concert

April 1 - Track @ Monticello Trails/ MVHS

April 8 - Track @ Pioneer Ridge

April 10 - Track @ Monticello Trails/ MVHS

A reminder that we are utilizing a Block schedule during State Assessments for ELA and Math. Our modified schedule will conclude on Monday, April 7th. Day 1 schedule consists of Class Periods 1, 2, 5, and 6. Day 2 schedule is Class Periods 3, 4, 7, and 8. WIN takes place in the middle of the day before or after lunch. 6th grade lunch will be 10:39-11:07, 7th grade lunch will be 11:15-11:43, and 8th grade lunch will be 11:55-12:23. Thank you for doing your best to make sure students are in school during their assessment times!

A presentation for parents and children concerned about mentor health in the digital age.

Millions of young people experience high levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. In this context, we follow physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston as she explores innovative solutions for enhancing adolescent well-being in the digital age.

During our time together, we will view the film, which serves as a resource to uncover essential skills for building stress resiliency within schools and our community. This film is primarily intended for children aged 10 and older but may also be suitable for younger audiences with parental guidance.

When: April 24 5:30-7:30 pm

Where: MVHS PAC

Who: Parents and children concerned about mental health in the digital age

This interactive event for middle school students and their families is designed to introduce the college admissions process adn what to think about before you start high school so you can begin the college search feeling prepared and confident. More info HERE.

Thanks to your help Mr. Watts has gone beyond the cuts in the group phase to the top 5! March 28th - April 3rd is the final group phase for America's Favorite Teacher. Only 1 teacher will move onto the final phase. Please, help Mr. Watts secure first place to move on in the contest! VOTE HERE!

Congratulations to choir for receiving a 1 (Superior Rating) this week at KVL League.

Important Dates:

3/31 – PoGo Pass Sale Ends

4/9 - Culver’s of Lenexa Giveback 5-8pm
4/11 – Spring Social

Wolves, can you believe there's only 8 weeks of school left?! It's gonna be jam-packed - we've got lots planned, so buckle up! Soak up the beautiful Spring weather with your loved ones by enjoying time together at 25 local, KC venues. For just a few more days you can take advantage of this great deal at pogopass.com by using the code MTMS. Remember to purchase as a gift so that you can activate it when you're ready for your year to start. Have a fantastic final quarter, MT!

The last social of the year is right around the corner. Parents, we need chaperones! Volunteers will help with set up, snack distribution, student supervision, and clean up at the end. If your student cringes at the thought of your presence at the party, consider chaperoning the social they won’t be at! We greatly appreciate your gift of time. We also need help with a few refreshments. If you are willing to help, please sign up.

Stay up to date! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and our website! Email MTMS.pta.wolves@gmail.com with questions or to find out how to get involved.

To help control the spread of illness in our school please follow these illness guidelines:

• Fever-Keep student home until fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication
• Vomiting, Diarrhea, GI upset-keep home until symptom free for 24 hours without the use of medication.
  
  

When reporting your student absent due to illness please give a brief description of the illness such as sore throat, fever, vomiting, flu, strep, etc. This will help with illness tracking and reporting to the health department.

Dental Screenings

De Soto School District, in compliance with state requirements, will offer free dental screenings for Monticello Trails Middle School students on Tuesday April 8, 2025. You should have received a Skyward E-mail with the Dental Screening Form attached.

If you wish to have your child participate, please complete the form and return to school nurse by Tuesday, April 1, 2025. If your child does participate in the free dental screening, a copy of the results of the screening will be provided. Please feel free to contact your school nurse with any questions or concerns or if you need a copy of permission form. Permission form is required to participate in dental screening.

Allergies/Cold- Reminder: The nurse’s office does not stock medication for seasonal allergies or cold/multi-symptom medication. There are several over the counter allergy medications that last 24 hours available. There are also over the counter eye drops specially formulated for allergies.

End of the Year Treats

PTA will be providing students and staff with Andy’s Custard during the last week of school in May. PTA will also be providing Popsicles for those who can’t have custard due to health reasons.

The following was taken off the Andy’s Custard web site:

All of our stores offer products with milk, eggs, gluten, peanuts, soy, and/or tree nuts. Once we are alerted, we do everything in our ability to minimize the risk of cross contact, but unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that any of our treats can be completely free of allergens. We understand that this may disappoint some guests, but it is important to us that we remain transparent about what we can and cannot guarantee.

Our vanilla and chocolate custard are both gluten-free.

So the PTA can order the proper amount, please contact the school nurse by e-mail if you prefer your student to have the alternate treat of a popsicle.

Location: 6100 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS, United States
Website: http://mtms.usd232.org/

Phone: (913) 422-1100

Attendance Line: (913) 422-5854 or Report an Absence online

Fax Line: (913) 422-4990

Instagram: @mtmswolves
Regular School Hours: 7:55am-3:05pm (Office hours 7:30am-3:30pm)
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