MTMS Wolf Wire

Happy Fall Everyone! There's a lot of great information in this week's Wolf Wire. Thank you for taking the time to read through.

Middle school years can be challenging for students as they mature and start figuring out who they want to be. We support our students during these foundational years to be kind and inclusive as they grow. One way we do this is through our Start With Hello activities. Start with Hello is a national call-to-action week dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth. We will be having spirit days (see more information below) as well as school activities throughout the week. Help your student make connections with others, it can start simply by saying hello.

September 16-29 - Scholastic Book Fair

September 24 & 25 - No TSP Due to Conferences

September 25 - 1/2 Day (11:12 Dismissal)-Parent/Teacher Conferences in PM
September 26 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences

September 27 - No School/School & Offices Closed

September 25 - "Just Give It" Fundraiser Begins

September 30-Oct 3 - Papa John's Giveback

October 8 - Picture Retake Day

October 10 - 1st Quarter Showcase Night 4:30 - 6:00pm

September 21

• Cross Country @ Trail Ridge
• 8th Grade Volleyball A Team Tournament @ Turner

September 24

• 7th Grade Football @ Piper
• 8th Grade Football vs. Piper
• 7th Grade Volleyball @ Turner
• 8th Grade Volleyball vs. Turner

Parent Teacher Conference - Wednesday, September 25th and Thursday, September 26th. Open conferences will be in the Gym, Commons, and, Media Center on Wednesday from 4:30 - 7:30pm and Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00pm. Conferences will be by appointment Thursday from 9:30am - 3:00pm. Teachers will not be available on Wednesday from 4:00 - 4:30pm or Thursday from 3:00 - 4:00pm to allow for a dinner break.

Please park in the parking lot where the carloop is at the back of the school and enter the building through the activity entrance doors.

For open conferences in the evenings, team teachers will be in the gym and commons and Explo teachers in the commons. SPED teachers and counselors will be in the Media Center.

Bring your student's schedule printed or save it in advance, as our building's internet connection is unreliable.

Evening conferences are meant to be short, around 5 minutes each. If you anticipate needing additional time, please consider scheduling a conference during our daytime hours on Thursday, or contact the teacher to arrange another time that works for you.

We will have extra seating available while you wait for a teacher to be free. Thank you for respecting the privacy of the parent who is currently in the conference while you wait.

If Conferences raise more questions, please come back for Showcase Night on October 10th! We will be conducting a Technology Bootcamp for parents that will help explain some of the resources available for parents to monitor and assist their students.

Students are required to have WIRED earbuds for use in the classroom. Please make sure they are bringing these to school each day so that they're prepared to learn. Please encourage your students to double-check that they have all items they require for the day before leaving home: water bottles, charged MacBook, lunch, sports gear, etc. Thank you!!

No TSP Next Week - September 24 & 25 - Due to Conferences

Formerly known as ACP (not to be confused with Mill Valley's ADP program), the MT Conditioning Program is open to all interested 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. These 20 minutes workouts will be held after school and are a great way for students to build strength, endurance, and burn off some energy! Students will be required to have a KSHSAA physical completed and on file with the office, a signed permission form, and voluntary consent form to participate. Check out our website and information sheet to learn more! Workouts start October 1st for all students who are clear to participate.

There will be an informational meeting for 7th and 8th grade girls basketball held on Monday, September 23, during WIN time (2:35-3:05). All girls interested in playing are invited to attend.

Parents/Guardians picking up students after school in the back lot - please DO NOT park in the parking lot and have your student walk through traffic to get to you. The few minutes you might save aren't worth the risk to our students and the staff who work to keep them safe. Please utilize the carloop pickup at the curb to keep traffic flowing and students out of harm's way. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

MTMS Fall Book Fair began 9/16!

Shopping Days during school hours by Grade Level - 9/20 (6th Gr), 9/23 (7th Gr), 9/24 (8th Gr)

Also, the Book Fair will be open during Parent/Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, 9/25 from 3:30-7:30pm and Thursday 9/26 from 9:30-3:00pm. Online ordering is available from 9/16-9/29.

Website to order online: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/MTMSbooks

Parents can put money in an e-Wallet for their child to spend at the Book Fair – so no money needs to be sent! Set up your student's e-Wallet through our Scholastic/MTMS page: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/MTMSbooks

Mill Valley Cheer is hosting a Little Jags Cheer Clinic on Friday, October 4th for grades K – 6th grade, from 4:00pm-6:00pm (Varsity football game to follow) at Mill Valley High School in the Auxiliary Gym.

Click here for more information, and click here to register!

Check out these great guides from Common Sense Media to learn more about Snapchat and TikTok!

Allergy season continues! The nurse’s office doesn’t supply medication for seasonal allergies. Please have your student take allergy medication at home. There are several over-the-counter medications that work 24 hours available. There are over-the-counter-eye drops made especially for allergies also available. The nurse’s office also does not supply cold medication. Please administer at home.

Medication Policy

Use the following link to view the district medication policy for prescription medication and non-prescription medication and forms if needed.

https://www.usd232.org/departments/health-services/policies-screenings

If your student forgets to take medication before school or you bring medication for your student, you will be asked to stay and administer the medication to your student.

Illness

Please report any symptoms of illness to the school. Please be specific- report symptoms such as sore throat, nausea, fever instead of reporting “ill” or “sick”. Giving symptoms helps with Health Department reporting and to see illness trends in the district.

It is district policy to keep your student home until symptom free/fever free for 24 hours without medication. It will help to prevent the spread of illness.

Illness and Respiratory Viral Illness Policy (Covid, Influenza, RSV) can be found by clicking on the following links:

https://www.usd232.org/departments/health-services/policies-screenings

https://www.usd232.org/departments/health-services/respiratory-illnesses

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

9/25 & 26 - Parent Teacher Conferences

9/25 – “Just Give It” Fundraiser Begins
9/30-10/3 Papa John’s Giveback all day

We could still use some help with the staff meal and snacks during conferences next week! Teachers so appreciate your donations. If you would like to help, please sign up: MTMS Fall Conferences Meal & Snack Sign up
Thank you for your support!

Mark your calendars for MTMS PTA's annual "Give Back to the Future/Just Give It" fundraiser! Our fundraiser page will go live on September 25th. Stay tuned for more details coming your way soon. Thank you for supporting MTMS PTA and making everything we do possible!

Please save the date for our last restaurant giveback of 2024 - all day on Monday 9/30 through Thursday 10/3! Help us raise some dough any day or time that works well for you. And, from any KC metro Papa John's location that you’d like! Beat the Monday blues by catering in pizza for lunch at the office. Tuesday, take it easy with Papa John’s carry out for your family’s dinner. Wednesday order pizza for your favorite custodian on National Custodial Recognition Day. And, Thursday have pizza delivered for a Friday eve get-together with friends. Remember to use code MTMS to support our school!

Thank you for supporting our students!

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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
- Carloop doors open to students at 7:35 (except earlier during inclement weather)

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