Trail Talk

Congratulations to Prince Cezil and Myah Martin on being selected as the December Students of the Month!

Bison Fan Day Update!

Bison Fan day has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 22nd!

• Any eligible 6th, 7th, and 8th grade student is invited to stay after school (on Wednesday, January 22nd) to watch the Boys Basketball game.
• Please note that students will need to have a ride home at 5:45 pm.
• If you want your student to attend, please see the sign up link below. The sign up link will only be open until 1/22 at 11:00 am. However, if we reach a capacity number of participants, the form will not accept any more students to sign up.

Please note, if you are actively participating in another Winter sport (Basketball) or Activity that practices after school on 1/22, 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 Boys Basketball game after your practice, same expectations are followed to be with an adult for the event.

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, The Wild Robot. 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, January 29th during TRAIL Time.

The Lee's Summit Educational Foundation presented the 6th Grade BisonBot Black team with $1,000 for a student led grant. Students participating in the writing: Tad Becho, Colby Harmon, Hayes Hevlow, Jaxon Hoffman, Lily Holm, James Lineberry, Gavin Myers, Leo Pagnani, Gavin Scalf, and Cade Schlottach. We are so excited for the BisonBots!

Summit Zoo visited Animal Club this month and brought 3 bearded lizards. We learned about the diet and habitats of these creatures as well as some things about Summit Zoo, a local Lee's Summit business.

The 7th grade celebration will be held this coming week.

Need to See a Principal?

Due to the complex schedules of our admin team, we are unable to accommodate walk-in appointments.

We value our partnership with caregivers about concerns, and we are happy to schedule in-person meetings or phone calls upon request.

We understand immediate concerns may arise, and we will do our best to accommodate families. However, urgent inquiries should be referred to Mrs. Ullman (816-986-2584), and she will assist families in contacting the appropriate staff member in a timely manner.

Our principals are also accessible via email:

● 6th Grade: Mr. Thackrah (brian.thackrah@lsr7.net)

● 7th Grade: Mrs. Moses (rhea.moses@lsr7.net)

● 8th Grade: Mr. Burgmeier (nick.burgmeier@lsr7.net)

If you need assistance in contacting our admin team, please reach out directly to Cindy

Ullman at 816-986-2584 or cindy.ullman@lsr7.net.

7th Grade Health Families:

Any 6th or 7th grader interested in playing football use the SportsYou code FGP6S26S

to get you into the football group for Bison B.U.F.F.

Join our team or help donate to our ETMS Polar Plungers and support the Special Olympics!

2025 Polar Plunge – Kansas City

February 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Time to replenish school supplies!

Students are especially in need of pencils, dry erase markers, and earbuds.

Teachers would also appreciate tissue boxes, if those haven't come in yet.

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.

• January lunch menu
• January grab & go menu
• February lunch menu
• February 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