MTMS Wolf Wire

MTMS Mark You Calendars

December 15 - Winter Social

December 19 - Choir Concert @ MVHS

December 21 - 1/2 Day dismissal @ 11:12

December 22 - January 5 - NO SCHOOL

January 8 - Return to MT for 2nd semester

PTA

January 10 - Restaurant giveback at Johnny's Shawnee Mission Parkway - All Day

January 29 - Kansas's Birthday Celebration at Urban Air Event 4-8pm

Hello,

We are quickly approaching winter break. This is a time filled with mixed emotions for many of us. Help your student finish 2023 strong with being kind to others and understanding that their peers may not be having the same emotions as them. Being kind and supporting each other will help to make these last few days a success.

Upcoming events:

Winter Social - December 15 -

This is an after school activity sponsored by PTA that provides an opportunity to get together in a social setting here at MT. There is music for dancing, games in the gym. Lots of different things for students to do. See the PTA section or the flyer below for more information.

Supporting students to end the semester strong:

No TSP next week.

Everyday after school - Teachers available to help

The MTMS staff are available from 3:05 - 3:35 to assist students. Encourage your student to stay for a few minutes to get assignments done and turned in before they head home.

Wednesdays W.I.N. days -

Wednesdays for the rest of the year will be W.I.N. days to allow for students and teachers to have more time for reteaching and interventions.

Check your students eAgenda to see what they have coming up and what they are working on to help them plan for the help and support that they may need to do their best. If your student tells you they have submitted work electronically through Canvas you can always have them show you that the blue submit button on Canvas has been pushed. If you question if something has been handed on or not, have your student email the teacher.

Spirit Days

We want to make December one to remember with some spirit days

December 18 - Tree Topper Day- Where your favorite hat or headband - Hats allowed

December 19 - Jingle Bell Day - Jingle through the halls with your jingle bells

December 20 - Mad about plaid - Wear Plaid - No hats

December 21 - Festive Sweater Day - No hats

December 21 is our last day and it is a half day with dismissal at 11:12 (See the schedule below)

Take care,

Jennifer Smith

Principal

Here are two resources to help students have a good holiday break.

Social Media Safety
The article below has information on current popular apps for teens as well as step-by-step instructions to increase safety settings within each app.

https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/apps-social-media-online-safety-parental-awareness

Teen Mental Health-Holiday Break Edition!

https://genmindful.com/blogs/mindful-moments/helping-teens-cope-with-holiday-stress

🌟🎭 Attention, Wolves! 🎭🌟

Get ready to unleash your inner star because Play Tryouts are right around the corner, on December 18 & 19, right after school in the library! 🐺🎬

To join the theatrical fun, follow these three easy steps:

1. 📖 Read Through the Play Info Sheet: Grab your pack and huddle up with a parent or guardian to go through the exciting details of the play. Dive into the script and plot twists here:

2. 🔄 Create a FlipGrid: Click on the link and follow the easy instructions on the FlipGrid to let us know that your parents are on board and for a little Q & A.

3. 🎤 Pick Up an Audition Script and Sign Up: After completing the Flip-Grid, swing by the library to grab your audition script and sign up for an audition time on our Sign-up Genius. The audition sign-up link will be revealed after completing your FlipGrid assignment.Students may audition individually, or in a group of 2-3 students.

Be sure to check out the School Play web page under Student Activities for more information.

Remember, the spotlight is waiting for you! 🌟🐾 Don't miss this chance to be a part of the howling success of our upcoming play. 🌕🎭

Break a leg! 🐺🌟🎭

Hey Parents of MT,

The MTMS yearbook staff needs your help increasing our student coverage in this year's yearbook. We are looking for the following photos and would appreciate you sharing your photos. Please use the HJ Eshare link to upload those photos safely and directly to the yearbook site.

• We are looking for pictures to use in the yearbook of our 8th graders working on and/or receiving their driver's permits. If you have any photos previously taken or just recently taken, the yearbook staff would love to have access to those. We are mainly looking for photos of them holding their permit. We could also use pictures of them behind the wheel!

• Science Olympiad photos

• Wrestling photos

Thank you!

MTMS Yearbook Staff.

MTMS Staff Holiday Gift Fund and Dessert Bar:
Wow! We are blown away by your generosity. Thank you to those who donated to the Holiday Gift Fund. EACH staff member took home a gift card this week worth $50. Staff also enjoyed a dessert bar provided by leftover donations. Thank you for making their holiday season merry. We hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing winter break.

Restaurant/Business Givebacks:
Thanks for recently having dinner with us at Raising Cane's and Fritz's! With your help, we made $360 at Cane's (stay tuned for the results of Fritz's)! Please save the date for our next restaurant fundraiser on Wednesday, January 10th all day, with KC area tradition - Johnny's! Relax and watch the game with dinner for a great cause. Please remember to mention Monticello Trails when you order.

Plus, you're invited to celebrate Kansas' 163rd birthday at Urban Air Lenexa from 4-8pm on Monday, January 29th! 20% of MTMS purchases of ultimate and platinum tickets will go to MTMS PTA. Please remember to mention the fundraiser when you arrive! Feel free to reach out to Andrea Lerner with questions at (620)757-0349.

Illness, Covid and Influenza (the Flu)

Please report any symptoms of illness to the school.

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

The transition to chillier weather often comes hand-in-hand with cold and flu season, but healthy habits can help protect everyone from getting or spreading germs. As we enter cold and flu season, we appreciate you encouraging these healthy habits with your children.

• If you have a child who is sick, we ask for your support by keeping them at home. Students and staff must be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication, and free of vomiting and/or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school.

· If your student is diagnosed with Influenza (“the Flu”) or with COVID, they must remain at home for 5 days from the onset of illness, with return on day 6.

· If you have questions about your student’s health, please contact your school nurse. Additional information regarding health and wellness is available on the district website.

· Remind your child of important preventative measures for any illness, such as coughing into the sleeve, frequently washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and getting plenty of rest and fluids.

Illness and Covid policy can be found by clicking on the following links:

https://www.usd232.org/Domain/4076

https://www.usd232.org/Page/3195

Fax Line: (913) 422-4990

Website: http://mtms.usd232.org/
Location: 6100 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS, United States
Phone: (913) 422-1100
Twitter: @mtms_wolves