Trail Talk

2/11 - Choosing The Best Path Informational Meeting / 7th Grade Health Families

2/13 - 6th Grade Band Concert

Monday: Any jersey

Tuesday: Mardi Gras colors

Wednesday: PJs

Thursday: Threepeat (match with 2 others)

Friday: Red Friday

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.

Girls and boys interested in Track/Field, there will be an informational meeting on Monday, February 3rd during Bison Time.

*Students must fill out the Google form that will be sent to them via email in order to attend the Track/Field meeting during Bison Time.

Our new book of the month will be, The Labors of Hercules Beal, 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, February 26th during TRAIL Time.

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.

Congratulations to Lainney Obenshain as she received Substitute Teacher of the Month! Lainney was recognized by Kelly Education for her excellence as a full time sub at East Trails!

The ETMS 7th Grade Select Choir recently toured several senior living facilities and performed for SLC. After performing at one of the senior living facilities, students went out and mingled with the residents.

Congratulations to our BISON Plungers! Students, staff, and family braved the 20 degree water to raise almost $5,000 for the Special Olympics.

The Shanghai students had a wonderful time visiting ETMS. Our students were fantastic guides and made our visitors feel so welcome. Students really enjoyed engaging in conversation about the differences between American and Chinese school systems.

ETMS Caregivers and Families,

We are excited to begin the enrollment process for the 2025-2026 school year!

6th and 7th Grade Enrollment
The process will begin the week of February 3rd. Course information will be shared with students, and they will be able to view their course recommendations in PowerSchool.

Students will bring home enrollment cards and step-by-step directions for enrolling in PowerSchool. Enrollment cards must be returned as soon as possible, no later than February 13, 2025.

8th to 9th Grade Enrollment
Enrollment presentations for 8th to 9th grade will take place on February 5th with high school counselors from all three high schools visiting ETMS. Parents/guardians and students will need to complete high school enrollment in PowerSchool by February 12, 2025.

Please watch for updates from your student’s high school for additional information regarding high school-related events and requirements.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your student’s current grade-level counselor:

• Stacey Haselhorst (6th Grade): stacey.haselhorst@lsr7.net
• Molly Beuke (Boy-Key) (7th Grade): molly.beuke@lsr7.net
• Rebekah Schreckenghaust (8th Grade): rebekah.schreck@lsr7.net

We look forward to supporting your students through this important process!

Sincerely,
The ETMS Counseling Team

7th Grade Health Families:

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.

• February lunch menu
• February grab & go menu
• March lunch menu
• March 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