Trail Talk

5/5 - Spring Band Concert

5/6 - Algebra EOC Testing (8th grade)

5/7 - Algebra EOC Testing (8th grade)

5/8 - Algebra EOC Testing (8th grade)

5/10 - Music Trip - St. Louis Competition

8th Grade group photos are now available to order! Please see the link below to purchase your group photo. Orders close on May 3rd.

We're hosting a reward raffle for students at the end of May.

• We're looking for donations (gift cards, candy, gum, etc. - basically anything middle schoolers enjoy).
• Please drop donated items in the front office or use the Amazon Raffle Wish List
• The more items = the more prizes/baskets students may win
• Please have donations to the front office by 5/16

Thank you to those who have already sent in items!

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, Good Different, 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 7th during TRAIL Time.

Weather Presentation for 7th grade science by, Michelle Kreller, parent of Cash and River, shared a presentation on weather to the 7th graders. She works for NOAA in Pleasant Hill as the Meteorologist in Charge. She covered topics like jobs within meteorology, how to predict and stay safe during extreme weather, and had students help with a hydrology demonstration. Students appreciated her time here at ETMS.

Sra. Camacho’s Spanish classes read about Perú. Then, they used VR headsets to have a virtual reality experience visiting Machu Picchu, an old city built by the Incas. Also a special “¡GRACIAS!” to Adela Rodriguez, who prepared multiple, traditional Peruvian dishes and a drink. They got to try Chicha Morada, Carapulcra, and Pachamanca. We also learned some fun Peruvian idiomas and expressions with food and culture. ¡Estábamos en la salsa! (We were so happy!)

6th Grade World Geography students are learning about the various types of government while working in stations. Students are learning about government through IXL lessons, task cards around the room describing countries and their governments, and a bit of drawing to show their understanding of the types of government.

Art Show Reception, Thursday, May 1st, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm at ETMS.

Students enrolled in art courses first AND second semester will have art in the show. All are welcome to attend the reception this Thursday, May 1st from 4-6:30pm. Hope to see you there!

Details:

• Friday, May 2nd
• Students can only attend during their grade level time.
  • 7th Grade 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • 8th Grade 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
• The cost is $7 purchased in advance (purchased before school in their pod), $10 at the door.
• Drop off and pick up will occur at the main entrance. Tickets and student ID's will be required to enter the dance. See the front office if you've lost your ID. New ID cost is $3.
• Free snacks will be provided

Expectations:

• Only students who are enrolled at ETMS may attend the dance or be on school grounds.
• No limousines.
• Nice school or dressy clothes are appropriate for all students. Although ETMS recognizes the value of allowing individual student self-expression, the dance is an extension of the school day and student handbook policies still apply. Students who violate these guidelines will not be allowed to enter the dance.
• Students must be in attendance for no less than the last 4 periods of the school day of the dance. Students may not have been in ISS or OSS the day of the event.
• Students must meet academic and student conduct eligibility requirements outlined in our ETMS student handbook to attend the dance (based on 1st quarter grades).
• Student behavior will be expected to reflect participation in a school event. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated, and discipline consequences and removal from the dance will occur.

ETMS Parents/Guardians,

We are looking for donations and volunteers to help with the 7th & 8th Grade Spring Dance at ETMS on Friday, May 2nd. Volunteer hours are from 6:45 pm to 9:30 pm. Please click on the link below to sign up. We greatly appreciate your help.

Thank you!

The ETMS library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair April 29 - May 1 in conjunction with the ETMS 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, May 1 from 4:30-6:00 pm.

For the safety of our students and staff we want to remind everyone that during arrival and dismissal, students must be dropped off and picked up in the car rider line.

Students will not be allowed to cross over the car rider line from or to the parking lot during school arrival and dismissal time, unless there's a pre-arranged medical need.

Also, please be mindful of our other students leaving the campus via crosswalks into the adjoining neighborhoods.

Thank you for your understanding.

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.

• April lunch menu
• April grab & go menu
• May lunch menu
• May 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/

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