Trail Talk

Monday 3/25:

• Musical Parent Meeting (5:30PM) ETMS Library

• Track Meet (4:00) AWAY vs. Multiple Schools @ Brittany Hill MS
• Pyramid Concert (6:00PM-8:00PM) @ ETMS

Wednesday 3/27:

• Spring Pictures
• 8th Grade Class Photo

Thursday 3/28:

• Track Meet (4:00) HOME vs. Multiple Schools @ ETMS
• Talent Show (7:00PM) @ ETMS Main Gym

Friday 3/29:

• End of Trister 5

Upcoming:

• 4/1 - 4/5 - No School / Spring Break
• 4/8 - Eclipse Day

The PTSA is prepping and planning and would like you to be a part of it!

How can you help?

1. Volunteer your time as a board member or committee member https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BACAE2CAAFDC25-48371278-etms
2. Supply Donations for upcoming Concessions and the School Dance. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/4Z0BVHRGS4Q0?ref_=wl_share
   
3. If you haven't joined the PTSA yet, we would love to have you! https://easttrailsmsptsa.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true&fbclid=IwAR2cjo1I33mrS84nNhrPN9yyk5XaT8M3WmFwCZQg_NFosstbajtUfGAbGE0 Look for more information coming soon about the General Membership meeting in April/May.

• If students are interested in having a Spring picture taken, picture day will be on Wednesday, March 27th!
• Picture order forms went home with students last week.
• Students having pictures taken must bring in their order form with them on March 27th to have their picture taken or online orders must be placed by 7:00 AM on March 27th.

To purchase student pictures visit PEARCEPHOTO.COM

Your login is your student's ID/Lunch number.

Bison Families,

• Please help remind your student to keep their Chromebooks charged over Spring Break.
• We are starting to see quite a few Chromebooks with dead batteries and just want to make sure students are remembering to plug them in.
• Here are some helpful tips to make sure Chromebooks are being plugged in correctly and charging:

Students, please stop by the front office to see if your lost item might be there.

• Animal Club
• Art Club
• Bison Smart
• Card Sharks
• Chess Club
• D&D Club
• First Priority
• GSA
• Kindness Club
• Ping Pong
• Tennis Club
• Ukulele Club

Stay tuned for more updates and Club additions.

Informational flyers are always available in our Front Office or the grade-level pods on the Activities Board.

Mrs. Fresia and Ms. Garwood attended the Missouri Art Education Association's Spring Conference in Kansas City, March 14th and 15th. This conference has art teachers from all over the state of Missouri. Mrs. Fresia and Ms. Garwood attended different sessions to learn new projects, skills and ideas for our classrooms. The focus of this year's conference was "Finding The Artist In All". 370 students had artwork in the student show, and FIVE awards went to East Trails Middle School students!

Congratulations to the following ETMS Archery Teams that qualified for State.

Art club enjoying painting with LEGOS

Hunter Hall, who is blind and graduated from LSR7 schools, came to talk to students about his life and work experiences.

*Group photo online orders close on April 15th.

The Solar Eclipse will occur one Monday, April 8.

As we prepare for this day, eclipse glasses have been purchased for all students.

The maximum eclipse (91%) will occur at 1:53 PM. Students will get a viewing opportunity during 6th hour.

Please note the following dates for MAP testing:

April 23rd thru April 26th

It is important that students be on time for school these days.

Please try to schedule out-of-school appointments for after

10:30 AM.

Thank you for your help!

Friendly reminder, students who are needing to come in on Fridays to utilize the Testing Center for a makeup test or a test retake may arrive at school starting at 8:05 AM.

DEAR PARENT/GUARDIAN OF LEE’S SUMMIT STUDENT —

As you and your student are looking forward to a new school year in the fall, you

have a lot of things on your list! We want to help you take care of one of the

things on your list. If your student is entering 8th or 12th grade, they may be due

for routine immunizations.

Please see the link below for list of immunizations required for school along with the locations, dates and times for immunization clinics.

Safety for students getting to and from school is a top priority!

If you have a student who lives on the north side of Bailey Road across from the ball fields, please talk with your student about only using the School Crosswalk located near the softball field to cross Bailey.

As the weather warms up, a friendly reminder - we follow the LSR7 MS Handbook on dress code:

• Clothing must be free from display or advertisement of any alcohol, drugs, tobacco, weapons, violence, sexual innuendo, gambling, or reference to gang affiliation.
• Clothing must be free from depictions or illustrations that demean or negatively represent any gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
• Clothing that results in inappropriate skin or undergarment exposure many not be worn at school (backless, garments not covering midriff or sides, etc.).
• Clothing/accessories must be free from items which present a safety issue (chains, spikes, dangerous jewelry, safety pins, etc.).
• Shoes must be worn.
• Pants, shorts, and skirts must sit neatly at the waist.
• Hats may only be worn during special occasions or activities.
• Coats must be stored in lockers prior to the start of school.

If you would like to learn more or utilize these supports, please contact our Counseling Center at 816-986-2578.

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 Library Collab Lab.

Students must go home via their normal means of transportation after school and may return with a parent/guardian to attend an event.

Bison Fan Days are the exception.

• March lunch menu
• March breakfast grab & go menu
• April lunch menu
• April breakfast grab & go menu
• Breakfast is $1.90; Plate lunch is $3.10
• Free and reduced lunch application

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