Trail Talk

4/22 - 4/24 - MAP Testing

4/25 - MAP Testing (8th grade only)

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!

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.

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.

Middle school tennis tournament open to any middle school student interested in playing singles and doubles. Must sign up by May 6th. See signup link below.

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.

Please congratulate Kai Roach for being chosen as the ETMS Kiwanis Artist of the Year.

Kai, her family, Ms. Garwood, and Mrs. Fresia attended the Kiwanis banquet on April 1, 2025. Kai was recognized and awarded for her outstanding artistic endeavors. One student from each LSR7 secondary school was chosen and celebrated by the Kiwanis Club.
Congratulations, Kai!

Ms. Shreve’s advanced ELA classes did Dystopian Book Clubs, and at the completion of the book, students brought in a food item that symbolizes something from their novel. The students were so creative with their literary connections this year, and with their baking skills!

Special shout out to Areanna Johnson, who baked stained glass cookies to represent the glassblower’s son, a character from her novel The Forgetting by Sharon Cameron.

Congratulations to our sixth grade dodgeball team “The Snail Slingers” who took home first place in the sixth grade bracket in the tri-middle school dodgeball tournament on March 28th sponsored by Bison Smart, Tiger Smart, and Falcon Smart. They had the opportunity to challenge the first place team from the combined 7th and 8th grade bracket, “B-Team Elite” from SLMS, and put up quite a fight.

In the 7th and 8th grade bracket, the ETMS team “Joe Dodgeball” took third and ETMS “6 Big Booms” took second.

Money raised in the dodgeball tournament event supports our Bison Smart program which helps keep kids drug, tobacco, and alcohol free.

Officer Cantrell shared his vocal skills during 6th grade vocal music class.

Animal Club enjoyed a visit from Wayside Waifs.

Cupcake Wars were held in Ms. Hardt’s, 1st, 3rd, and 5th hour FACS classes! Students made cupcakes and decorated them for a contest. Staff members were the final judges. Great job everyone!

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
• 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/

Code: etmsybk

*Will accept photos until end of March 2025

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