MTMS Wolf Wire

It is hard to believe that October is almost over. This week we celebrated Red Ribbon Week and making good choices. The student's brought out their best with a professional dress day, western wear day, Hawaiian Day, and PJs - or what you wear when you fly day. Thank you to all who participated.

Next week brings Halloween and we often get questions about what is the dress for Halloween at MT. Halloween is a normal school day at MT. We do not wear costumes to school. Some wear funny shirts or Halloween themed shirts and those are fine, but we do not wear masks or hats. Thank you.

Here is a peak into two of our classrooms this week.

November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break

October 29

• TSP resumes
• Girls Basketball - 7th @ Leavenworth-Warren
• Girls Basketball - 8th vs. Leavenworth-Warren

October 30

• Girls Basketball - 7th vs. Mill Creek
• Girls Basketball - 8th @ Mill Creek
• Wrestling @ Leavenworth-Warren

Parents should have received communication from the district this week regarding district-wide changes to building access. We are asking everyone who wishes to enter MTMS to present their state-issued identification (Driver's License) at the door when requesting access to the building. This includes dropping off items in the foyer as well coming inside for student check outs. Thank you for having your identification ready at the door to help us create secure facilities and protect our students and staff members. Please feel free to contact the office if you have any questions. This change will be effective Monday, October 28th.

Looking ahead to November, MTMS will hold our annual Veterans Day commemoration on Friday, November 8th. We invite families to submit the names of their loved ones who are veterans or are active-duty service members to be acknowledged at our school program. Additionally, we invite local veterans and current service members who are close to the MTMS family to join us for donuts and a short assembly in the morning.

Please click here to share the name of any veteran you would like us to acknowledge and/or a veteran who will be attending.

Event sponsored by students of the MVHS community service class:

It's October — Time for monster movie nights! Come eat popcorn with your friends while watching a classic horror film.

We're showing Frankenstein for 7th grade after school on Tuesday, October 29 and Dracula for 8th grade after school on Wednesday, October 30.

There's no charge for admission, but a parent permission slip is required to attend. Slips were distributed during WIN this week.

Students - Dig out your Spirit Gear!! Wear Wolf Wear to school each Friday in November, and you'll earn a spin on the wheel for a chance at a prize before school!

It’s that time of year again for De Soto’s Operation Christmas sign ups! For those of you who are new, two of our district staff members who serve on the board of the De Soto Food Pantry coordinate this annual event to provide families and their kids with Christmas gifts if they’re struggling financially. Specifics on eligibility can be found on the Google Form (QR codes attached, links below). Deadline to sign up families is Oct. 31st!

Link to Adopt a Family (please share with anyone you know who may be interested – donors can specify the size of the family they’re comfortable with shopping for): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd46Mdx9myopkdXL_qVoa-JH4J45-lUvSPFUT2rseIZCxhnww/viewform

Link for Families to Sign Up to Receive Gifts:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW6d51r_S9fx-bdkna0rSlVVEPBMEFB_csYCpAV0xfSWeoJA/viewform

If you, the families, or donors have any questions, they’ve set up a Gmail account at desotoksoperationchristmas@gmail.com You can also contact the school social worker directly at Monticello Trails Middle School with questions:

Jenny Munroe, MTMS School Social Worker

jmunroe@usd232.org

913-422-1100

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 website! Email MTMS.pta.wolves@gmail.com with questions or to find out how to get involved.

10/25 - “Just Give It” Deadline
10/28 – After-School Community Service Event
11/21 – Urban Air Lenexa Giveback 4-8pm

It’s not too late to donate! Our “Just Give It” fundraiser ends tonight at midnight. So far we have raised $11,558! and have successfully secured the silly stringing of one staff member! Help us silly string more. Your donation gets your student an extra chance to do the silly-stringing! Additionally, the winning hall will win early dismissal from school one day next quarter. We have big goals for budgeting this year that will benefit both students and staff. To donate, go to https://pledgestar.com/mtms/ You can also drop off cash or check made out to MTMS PTA in the office. Just make sure to include your student’s name and hall. We greatly appreciate your support!

Our Givebacks have earned $1500 so far this year! Thank you for your support. This quarter we have an activity giveback at Urban Air Lenexa on Thursday, November 21st from 4-8pm. Please save the date and be sure to tell them MTMS invited you.

A BIG McTHANK YOU to our local, W. Shawnee McDonalds for helping us express our appreciation for our wonderful educators and staff during their professional development day with free frappé, breakfast sandwich and lunch & dinner sandwich coupons! We appreciate their support and our teachers are lovin’ it!

Needing volunteer hours for an organization? Trying to earn the President’s Volunteer Service Award? Or just like volunteering?We've added a few more slots to the community service project after school on Monday 10/28. If you would like to make no-sew blankets for a local charity, check it out.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D45AEA82EAA8-52250405-mtms#/

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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