Trail Talk
Student Bulletin - February 25, 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday 2/26:
- 1st Day of Track Practice (3:45)
Tuesday 2/27:
- 5th Grade Parent Orientation Night (6:30PM) @ ETMS Main Gym
Friday 3/1:
- NO SCHOOL - Professional Development
Upcoming:
- 3/8 - End of 3rd Quarter
CHARACTER TRAIT FOR FEBRUARY
GENERAL INFORMATION & UPDATES
Dress Code Reminder
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.
Lost & Found
Students, please stop by the front office to see if your lost item might be there.
Also remember to check the lost and found bin in your grade-level pod.
Thank you!
GET CONNECTED
Clubs:
- Animal Club
- Art Club
- Bison Smart
- Card Sharks
- Chess Club
- D&D Club
- First Priority
- 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.
BOOK OF THE MONTH
Book of the Month - February
Our new book of the month will be, Ground Zero. 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, March 6th during TRAIL Time.
RECOGNITIONS & CELEBRATIONS
ACHIEVE 7
Students in ACHIEVE 7 had a Middle Eastern Food Day after discussing the different religions of the Middle East.
Art Club
We tried Oreo carving; harder than we expected!
Pre-Contest Concert
On February 22nd, the 7th and 8th Grade Orchestra, along with the 8th Grade Band, performed their pieces that they will be playing at the KC Metro District Music Contest.
REMINDERS & REPEATED ITEMS
2024 - 7th & 8th Grade Track & Field
ETMS Talent Show!
Ready for your big Bison on Broadway break? This year's talent show will take place right before spring break, and we need all kinds of performers to come audition as well as hosts to introduce each act. Get a group together or start polishing your solo performance. We will also need all kinds of tech crew roles filled backstage, so consider applying to be a key part of the show.
Spring Musical 2024
They're creepy, kooky, and altogether ooky, and they're coming to ETMS this May. Our spring musical will be The Addams Family: Young at Part. Come on out to auditions or apply for a spot on our crew to bring this fabulous family (back) to life.
ETMS Game Show Showdown!
Game show lovers, come on down! For the awards show on the last day of school this year, we need some talented student game show hosts to take teams of ETMS student through rounds of their favorite gameshows for fun breaks between awards. Of course these big shows wouldn't be possible without a talented crew working hard behind the scenes as well, so think about auditioning as a host during talent show host auditions or fill out a crew application.
Parents/Guardians of Current 7th grade students!
Please send/email any updated vaccine records you may have for next year to the health room. Each 8th grade student will need to be compliant with Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines prior to the start of 8th grade. Please send those records to christie.netterville@lsr7.net or amy.connell@lsr7.net. You may also bring the records to the school and let the front office staff know it is for the health room, if that is preferred.
Thank You!
Christie Netterville, BSN, RN
East Trails Middle School Health Room
PARKING LOT & CROSSWALK
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.
Cell Phone Policy
Students’ cell phones must be turned completely off when entering the school and then secured in the student's locker during the school day.
- Cell phones may not be used in the hallways, restrooms, or other common areas.
- Cell phones shall not be used to connect to district electronic equipment or district electronic networks at any time.
- Students using cell phones in the classroom without the consent of the teacher will be subject to disciplinary action ranging from detention to suspension. Disruptions of classrooms, school activities, or detentions caused by cell phones and/or other E-devices will result in an office referral and disciplinary action.
STUDENT SUPPORT
If you would like to learn more or utilize these supports, please contact our Counseling Center at 816-986-2578.
MATH HOMEWORK HELP
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade students, do you need Math Homework Help? You are welcome to stay after school any Thursday until 4:15PM. Meet in Library Collab Lab.
ATHLETIC EVENTS - ETMS
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.
School Lunch
- February lunch menu
- February breakfast grab & go menu
- March lunch menu
- March breakfast grab & go menu
- Breakfast is $1.90; Plate lunch is $3.10
- Free and reduced lunch application
Box Tops for Education
*Will accept photos until end of March 2024
East Trails Middle School
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