MTMS Wolf Wire
Week of November 29, 2021
This Week at MTMS
GBB B-Team Tournament @ MCMS
7th start time 5:30
8th start time 6:30
Tuesday, November 30
GBB VS Patton
7th Away
8th @ Home
Wednesday, Dec. 1
GBB B-Team tournament Continues: start times to be determined
Wrestling @ MVHS: Start time 3:30
Thursday, Dec. 2
GBB VS Lexington
7th @ Home
8th Away
Friday, Dec. 3
Saturday, Dec. 4
Wrestling - Clark Invitational @ Clark Middle School: Start time 9am
Make sure your computer is updated
It is that time of year again when we are required to make some important upgrades/updates to our devices in order to make sure they are running at peak performance, continue to support increased security features, and enhance productivity.
11/23/21: If the update was not run already it will automatically trigger at 3:30 PM. Computers must be connected to WiFi, power, and with the lid open.
11/29/21: If the device hasn’t been updated over break, the upgrade will automatically begin upon the arrival to school.
Please take care of the update over break. Refer to communication sent this week via Skyward from the district regarding the update and steps to take.
Mandatory School Play Info Meeting November 30 during ELT.
Find all play information here
Hat Day December 1st!
Students who donate $1 to Habitat for Humanity can wear a hat to school!
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps people in our community and around the world build or improve a place they can call home. (Event sponsored by StuCo)
Boys Basketball Tryouts
Tryouts will begin on December 6th with 8th grade at 6am in the gym, 7th grade will be after school at 3pm. Doors will open at 5:30am.
Your student will not be able to try out for basketball unless the following items are completed properly and on file in the office at MTMS.
1. KSHSAA Physical Forms completed and turned in.
2. Student Online Athletic Registration completed through student's Skyward
3. Parent/Guardian Online Athletic Registration and EMA completed through parent's Skyward
4. Activity Participation and Catastrophic Insurance Fees
MTMS Wrestling
Wrestling team traveled to Effingham on November 20th and wrestled eight other schools at the Atchison County Community Junior High tournament. The Wolves brought home 7 First Place finishes and 6 Second Place finishes. Gold medal placers were Holden A., Ryan H., Jordan L., Linkyn T., Quin V., Acy V., and Brody W. Silver Medal finishers were Sebastian P., Nicholaus R., Dylan M., Briggs W., Austin S. and Jack T.
Wrestlers of the week are Jordan L., Dylan M., Austin S., Quin V., Luke W. and Briggs W.
The wrestling team traveled to Basehor Linwood on Monday November 22nd for a Double Dual with Basehor, Tonganoxie and Lawrence West. It was a night of extremely competitive duals with each of the teams. While no team scores were kept, MTMS was able to win just over half of their matches in each dual. Wrestlers of the week are: Dominic C., Declan C., and Chris H..
Next week the wrestling team will host our only home competition of the year. The competition will be on Wednesday December 1st at 3:30 at Mill Valley High School. Please come out and support these hardworking young men and women as they finish their seasons.
Saving Turkey's in 6th Grade Math
6th graders in South Hall spent their Monday before Thanksgiving Break saving turkeys! We reviewed multiplying/dividing fractions and solved riddles until the end of class when we had to find TEN turkeys hidden around the room. All turkeys were saved!
Look familiar? You are not alone! See below for tips on starting a conversation with your child about their mental health.
- 5 Tips for Talking to Your Teenager About Mental Health https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2017/06/5-tips-talking-teenager/
- Video example: Teen depression: how to talk about it
- Anxiety: Anxiety in Teens is Rising: What's Going On?
- Depression: Depression in Teens
Feel free to contact counselors with any questions or concerns!
6th Grade & 7th Grade Trailblazers
Dave Anderson - danderson@usd232.org
7th Grade Navigators & 8th Grade
Cara Olson - colson@usd232.org
From MTMS FCA
Lost and Found
Thank you!
The Season of Joy and Giving
December 1 - Teamwork will get us to the winter break. Wear your favorite team gear
For a $1 donation to Habitat for Humanity you may also wear a hat
December 3 - Flannel Friday - Wear your flannel shirts
December 6 - Only a few days until we can lounge in our athleisure wear all day. Why wait? Dress like a PE teacher today.
December 8 - Cozy Hat Day - Tip your hat to others: Pick up a card at lunch and write a positive note to another student. We will deliver them to the student.
December 10 - ‘Tis the season of vibrant colors and lights.
Staff - wear white
6th grade - wear blue
7th grade - wear green
8th grade - wear redDecember 13 - Count down until your PJs are all day wear. How about a practice run – Wear your PJ’s today.
December 15 - Festive Holiday Sweater Day
Dec. 7th Choir Concert for 7th and 8th Grade
The 7th and 8th Grade Choir Concert will be held on Tuesday, December 7th in the MTMS Commons. The concert will begin at 6:30pm, but students should arrive by 6:10 to check in and get into their places. Please have your child wear any combination of black, white, and red – keeping in mind that this is a “business casual” event. Please no athletic wear, jogger pants, shorts, hoodies, tshirts with big logos, etc. Thank you and we look forward to singing for you!
DEADLINE TO PURCHASE A 2021-2022 YEARBOOK DEC. 10
The deadline to purchase a yearbook for the 2021-2022 School Year is Friday, December 10th, 2021. The yearbook fee is $32.00. You can pay by check (payable to MTMS), cash or through Skyward Family Access (efunds).
Please go into Skyward Family Access and select the Fee Management Tab to see if you have already paid or still need to purchase a yearbook.
Any questions, please email Gretchen Stove at gstove@usd232.org
From the Nurse
Covid -19
Test to Stay
Click on Link to learn more about the districts Test to Stay Program
https://www.usd232.org/Page/9131
Covid-19 Vaccinations
If you would like the Covid-19 vaccination to be part of your student’s school health records, please provide a copy of the Covid-19 vaccination card, front and back to Theresa Koeckeritz, RN, MTMS school nurse. You can send a copy in with your student or send a copy to Tkoeckertiz@usd232.org. The district does not require proof of this vaccination.
CONTACT MTMS
Fax Line: (913) 422-4990
Website: http://mtms.usd232.org/
Location: 6100 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS, United States
Phone: (913) 422-1100
Twitter: @mtms_wolves