LTMS Student and Parent Newsletter
May 12
Lexington Trails Middle School
Thought for the Week
Upcoming Events
Music Concert and Fine Arts Night
Tuesday, May 16th, 5:30pm
8800 Penner Avenue
De Soto, KS
USD 232 Physical Day
Saturday, May 13th, 8-10:30am
35000 West 91st Street
De Soto, KS
Before students may participate in any KSHSAA-sponsored activity (including try-outs and practices), parents and students must both complete the ONLINE Athletic Participation Registration process. Students must also have a physical completed by a licensed physician. We are pleased to provide the opportunity to complete this entire process on May 13th, 2023 at De Soto High School. All physicals for the 2023-24 school year MUST be dated after May 1, 2023. Please review the flyer below for more information, and please note the NEW required physical form/paperwork.
MacBook Check-in
Students will be receiving new Macbooks next school year! But first, we need to collect all of the current devices. All students should be prepared to return their MacBook and a charger in working condition. Damages to the MacBook will be assessed at the time of check-in. Failure to return a working charger will result in a $20 fee.
At LTMS, students will turn in their devices on the following dates:
Monday, May 22nd: 6th Grade
Tuesday, May 23rd: 7th Grade
Wednesday, May 24th: 8th Grade
DOSA Day
Thursday, May 18th, 12-3pm
8800 Penner Avenue
De Soto, KS
- Mastery of Knowledge and Skills
- Character
- High Quality Work
Students, if you're struggling in an area it's not too late to get help and earn all three parts of the afternoon.
LTMS Highlights
Student of the Month
6th Grade
Riyah Fischer-Keelin
Roosmarijn Hall
Hailey Wilson
Edelweiss Morton
Chloe McCracken
Apen Harley
Bodee Christian
Hadley Carson
Natalie Ester
Tristan Morris
Kable Cumins
Gabby Kneebone
7th Grade
Avery Clem
Ariel Smith
Emmie Wible
Lilly Bowers
Jayce Henning
Violet Bailey
Logan Tucker
8th Grade
Noah Rivera
Rylee Hoskins
Evan Brame
Ali Franks
Emma Pebley
Evelyn Gomez
Brady DeArmond
Band Concert
Reading Challenge Luncheon
Cupcake Wars
KMBC 9 Cares for Kids: KMBC visits young future journalists
Message From The Nurse
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
Attention parents of 6th grade students! The Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and the Meningococcal (MCV) vaccines are required for 7th grade students.
Please use the following link for USD 232 Vaccination Policy and Requirements:
https://www.usd232.org/Page/3183
If your student has received or when he/she receives these immunizations please send documentation to the LTMS school nurse. Documentation includes-records from health care provider, copy of immunization card, or a copy of the bill with name of immunization and date received noted on the bill. Note that both of these vaccinations can be given at the same time.
Documentation of vaccinations must be turned into the school by the 2nd Monday of October, October 9, 2023. If vaccination is not completed, students may not attend school after that date until the required immunization is completed.
Documentation can be mailed to LTMS, faxed to LTMS, e-mailed to school nurse, or brought to the school during school hours by parents or student.
If you think you have turned in vaccinations please call the school nurse. Please contact LTMS school nurse with questions: Llegatt@usd232.org. Go to the USD 232 district web site to view the district immunization policy. The vaccinations on file can be viewed in Skyward Family Access under Health Info then select Show Vaccinations in the Display Options.
Summer Activities
Volleyball Camp

Strength and Conditioning
Girls Basketball Camp / Open Gym
The LTMS coaching staff will also be having open gym basketball after the middle school weights sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 - 12:00 at DHS. This is a great opportunity for any girl interested in playing 7th or 8th grade basketball.
Boys Basketball Camp / Open Gym
We will also be offering open gym basketball after the middle school weights sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 - 12:00 at DHS. This is a great opportunity for any boy interested in playing 7th or 8th grade basketball.
Football Camp / Field Work
We will also have time on the field every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 - 10:00 before summer weights. This is not required, but would be a great opportunity for any 7th or 8th grader interested in playing football next year.
Library News

Weekly Reminders
Securly (Parent App)
USD232 has partnered with Securly, a 24/7 web filter, to help keep kids safe online at school. The Securly Home App is available for parents and guardians to monitor school devices while at home. Within the app you can:
- Pause internet on school devices
- Schedule when the internet is offline-for example you can set a dinner break internet time-out and a bedtime
- Receive online activity-based push notifications-you choose the filters
- Access real-time online activity feed
PAWS Birthday Options
Every student will receive a special gift from PAWS on their birthday (or half-birthday). If you want to level-up their special day even more, check out the options below!
Bronze ($5) - A special sign will be made to greet your student at the entrance of the school!
Silver ($15) - Bronze + two special birthday treats - the student gets to pick themselves!
Gold ($40) - Silver + your student and a friend of their choice will get to attend the monthly birthday pizza party during lunch (if they can’t make the party that month, they can attend a future one)!
MacBook Help
