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Trail Talk
Student Bulletin - April 21, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday 4/22:
- Earth Day
Tuesday 4/23:
- MAP Testing
- Track Meet (4:00) HOME vs. Multiple Schools @ ETMS
- Bison Theatre Fundraiser at Iron Horse
Wednesday 4/24:
- MAP Testing
Thursday 4/25:
- MAP Testing
- Track Invitational Coed Relays (4:00) AWAY vs. Multiple Schools @ Raymore-Peculiar HS
- Art Show Reception & Book Fair (4:30PM-6:00PM) @ ETMS
Friday 4/26:
- MAP Testing (8th grade only)
Upcoming:
- 5/3 - Spring Dance - 7th & 8th Grade
CHARACTER TRAIT FOR MARCH
GENERAL INFORMATION & UPDATES
MAP Testing
Tuesday 4/23 - Thursday 4/25 (all grades)
Friday 4/26 (8th grade only)
Final Exams: May 22 - May 24
All ETMS students will take final exams during the last week of the 2023-2024 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 Monday, May 13th. Please include the child's teachers on the email request as well.
Bison Theatre Fundraiser at Iron Horse
Lost & Found
Students, please stop by the front office to see if your lost item might be there.
GET CONNECTED
Clubs:
- Animal Club
- Art Club
- Bison Smart
- Card Sharks
- Chess Club
- D&D Club
- First Priority
- GSA
- Kindness Club
- Ping Pong
- Tennis Club
- Ukulele Club
Stay tuned for more updates and Club additions.
Informational flyers are always available in our Front Office or the grade-level pods on the Activities Board.
Book of the Month - April
Our new book of the month will be, Alias Anna. 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 8th during TRAIL Time.
RECOGNITIONS & CELEBRATIONS
KC Filmfest International 2024 and Reel Spirit
Mrs. Reidlinger's homeroom class won 1st place in Division 3 (grades 7-9) last weekend at the KC Filmfest. Students from Mrs. Reidlinger's homeroom were at the AMC Ward Parkway, where a team was setting up for KC Filmfest, and were able to film a promo commercial for Reel Spirit and simultaneously be interviewed during KC Live's Live TV show with Shane Konicki on Channel 5.
To view footage, please click the links below!
Learning for Life: Celebrating David Tourtellot
REMINDERS & REPEATED ITEMS
ETMS Art Show & Book Fair
Book Fair: The library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair April 22-25 in conjunction with the 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, April 25 4:30-6:00 pm. Visit this link to learn more about the Book Fair online shopping: bit.ly/ETMS-BookFair
7th & 8th Grade School Dance
Lights, Camera, Action!
The 2024 Spring Dance
for 7th & 8th grade ETMS students
Friday, May 3rd
- Students will need their school ID
- New ID can be purchased in STAD for $3 due by April 30th
- Tickets go on sale week of April 29th
- Ticket sales before school in 7th & 8th grade PODS
- Tickets $7 during school / $10 at the door
Donations needed for the dance - see Amazon Wishlist
If anyone would like to help chaperone, please sign up on - signupgenius
Thanks for considering!
Testing Center
Friendly reminder, students who are needing to come in on Fridays to utilize the Testing Center for a makeup test or a test retake may arrive at school starting at 8:05 AM.
Note from the Healthroom
Parents/Guardians of Current 7th grade students!
Please send/email any updated vaccine records you may have for next year to the health room. Each 8th grade student will need to be compliant with Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines prior to the start of 8th grade. Please send those records to christie.netterville@lsr7.net or amy.connell@lsr7.net. You may also bring the records to the school and let the front office staff know it is for the health room, if that is preferred.
Thank You!
Christie Netterville, BSN, RN
East Trails Middle School Health Room
Crosswalk at Bailey Road
Safety for students getting to and from school is a top priority!
If you have a student who lives on the north side of Bailey Road across from the ball fields, please talk with your student about only using the School Crosswalk located near the softball field to cross Bailey.
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.
STUDENT SUPPORT
If you would like to learn more or utilize these supports, please contact our Counseling Center at 816-986-2578.
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 Library Collab Lab.
ATHLETIC EVENTS - ETMS
Students must go home via their normal means of transportation after school and may return with a parent/guardian to attend an event.
Bison Fan Days are the exception.
School Lunch
- April lunch menu
- April breakfast grab & go menu
- May lunch menu
- May breakfast grab & go menu
- Breakfast is $1.90; Plate lunch is $3.10
- Free and reduced lunch application
Box Tops for Education
East Trails Middle School
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