Trail Talk

Student Bulletin - November 3, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

11/12 - Choir Concert

CHARACTER TRAIT FOR NOVEMBER

OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to Matthew Ahrens and Avery Elton on being selected as the October Students of the Month!

Matthew Ahrens

Matthew Ahrens has been a dedicated Football player for the ETMS football team his 8th and 7th grade year. Matthew is a great role model and he received the Kindness Award. Outside of school Matthew enjoys playing soccer.

Avery Elton

Avery Elton is currently a member of the ETMS Concert Choir, Cheer Team, and member of the Bison Buddy Program. Avery has continued for a third year in row participating in Orchestra and Cross Country. During Avery’s 7th grade year she also participated in Track & Field and plans to participate again during her 8th grade year. Avery was a member of the inaugural ETMS Mariachi Band and Select Choir her 7th grade year. During her 7th grade year she was nominated by her homeroom class for the Kindness Counts Award for Patience and was on the Principal’s Honor Roll. Avery performed in the ETMS Theatre Production of High School Musical and SpongeBob Musical, her 6th grade year. Outside of school Avery is a member of Union KC NPL G10 team and volunteers at her church in the toddler classroom twice a month.

GENERAL INFORMATION & UPDATES

LSR7 Community Resource Expo

ETMS Spelling Bee Competition

Lee's Summit Educational Foundation Student Grants

Middle and High School Students are invited to apply for our Student Grants between now and December 1st!

Students can receive up to $1,000 in grant funds for supplies, equipment, and resources to support their clubs, activity groups and/or classrooms (grants are for school purposes vs. individual needs)
Grant concepts and applications MUST come from students (staff members may provide guidance and support)
Application is through Google Forms and is simple/straightforward. This year's application does involve a video or slide deck component
Application can be found here

Lost & Found

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.

GET CONNECTED

Chess Club

Come join Chess Club! No experience necessary!

Chess Club starts Thursday, November 7th, 3:20-4:20

SportsYou code: U538DKZN

Any further questions please email: jeremy.holbert@lsr7.net

Book of the Month

Our new book of the month will be, The Fort. 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, December 4th during TRAIL Time.

To learn about the featured book, click here

#iBELONG

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.

2024-25 ACTIVITIES/CLUBS/ATHLETICS HUB LINKS

RECOGNITIONS & CELEBRATIONS

BisonBots Culver's Night

ETMS BisonBots helped serve food to customers at Culver's to help raise funds for the ETMS Robotics Team.

Ping Pong Club

Ping Pong Club enjoying the benefits of learning ping pong and building relationships with new friends. Come join the fun!

STUCO STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK!

REMINDERS & REPEATED ITEMS

7th & 8th Grade Winter Dance - 12/6

ETMS 7th & 8th Graders,

Mark your calendars for December 6th! The 7th & 8th Grade Winter Dance is just around the corner.

More details and information will follow in the upcoming weeks. Please note the expectations in the meantime.

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.
Students should bring their Student ID.

Math Homework Help

6th, 7th, & 8th Grade students, do you need Math Homework Help? You are welcome to stay after school any Thursday until 4:15. Meet in Library Collab Lab.