MTMS Wolf Wire
February 9, 2024
MT's purpose is to educate and empower students to become responsible citizens
Important Dates
School Dates
February 14 - 1/2 day students released @ 11:12am
February 14 - Parent Teacher Conferences walk-in 4:00pm - 7:30pm
February 15 - No School (Parent Teacher Conferences)
February 15 - Parent Teacher Conferences by appointment 9:30am - 8:00pm
February 16 - No School
Boys Basketball
February 13 -7th grade @ Lexington
February 13 - 8th grade vs Lexington
PTA
February 9 - Pogo Pass Fundraiser
February 11 – Last day to order spirit wear
February 21 – General PTA Meeting
March 2 - Chipotle Giveback 11am-9pm
A Few Words from the Principal
Make sure that you have marked your calendars for conferences and our days off of school next week. We are looking forward to seeing many of you at conferences. Here is the half-day schedule for Wednesday.
Take care!
Jennifer Smith
Principal
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent teacher conferences are quickly approaching. Here is some information about the format for conferences.
Wednesday, February 14 - Conferences will be open for everyone to attend. Teachers will be available to discuss your student's progress in the commons and gym from 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Thursday, February 15 - Conferences will be by scheduled appointment with teams from 9:30am - 8:00pm. Teams have sent out information regarding setting appointments.
If you have questions or concerns, remember teachers are always available to meet with you and you do not have to wait to have a conversation about your student's academic success.
From Student Council
It's Candy Gram time! Sales continue this week, Monday and Tuesday, during lunch. Buy some Candy Grams for your friends, your teachers, and yourself! They are just fifty cents apiece. Be sure to know 8th hour classes as delivery takes place during ELT.
Career Exploration Day - Your help needed!
MTMS will have a career exploration day on the morning of March 8. We need your help to make this day a success.
We are looking for individuals to share with our student scholars about their careers on the morning of Friday, March 8. Our goal is to provide our scholars the chance to learn about a variety of opportunities for their future as they prepare to make their course selections for the 2024-2025 school year. If you or someone you know would be willing to share during a short small group presentation, please complete the information on the form linked below. We will provide more details about the day to those who respond. We look forward to partnering with you.
Career Exploration Day Presenter Form
Thank you for supporting our scholars by completing this form. If you have questions or need additional information please reach out to Principal Smith at jrsmith@usd232.org.
From PTA
Restaurant/Business Givebacks:
Red Kingdom, Happy National Pizza Day! Hope you enjoyed celebrating a day early with us yesterday, with Papa John's. What a yummy way to support MTMS! BiG shOUt oUT to Student Council for helping us promote by handing out stickers at dismissal with Mr. Slice!
This beautiful weather's a vibrant reminder that Spring Break's right around the corner - only a month away! Let us help keep you and yours entertained through it and the long, upcoming Parent Teacher Conference/President's Day weekend too by purchasing POGO Passes for your whole family! These are great inflation-busters for a whole year of adventure at tons of local KC attractions; valued at over $527, regularly priced at $100, now only $50 when you use code MTMS. Please contact Andrea Lerner at (620)757-0349 with questions and GO CHIEFS!" pogopass.com
Spirit Wear:
We extended our sale! Check out our store for the latest designs and updated selections. There is lots to choose from. www.tinyurl.com/MTMSWinter24. MTMS PTA will receive a portion of the total profits to invest back in the school. Please contact Amber Scherrer at ascherrer@usd232.org with any questions. Thank you for your support!
Please note, sale NOW ends Sunday, February 11th!
Our next general PTA meeting will be Wednesday, February 21st at 5:30pm in the MTMS office. Please join us if you would like to hear what we’ve been up to.
From Nurse K.
Illness, Covid and Influenza (the Flu)
Please report any symptoms of illness to the school.
Please be specific- report symptoms such as sore throat, nausea, and fever instead of reporting “ill” or “sick”. Giving symptoms helps with Health Department Reporting and to see illness trends at MTMS and in the district.
The transition to chillier weather often comes hand-in-hand with cold and flu season, but healthy habits can help protect everyone from getting or spreading germs. As we enter cold and flu season, we appreciate you encouraging these healthy habits with your children.
- If you have a child who is sick, we ask for your support by keeping them at home. Students and staff must be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication, and free of vomiting and/or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school.
· If your student is diagnosed with Influenza (“the Flu”) or with COVID, they must remain at home for 5 days from the onset of illness, with return on day 6.
· If you have questions about your student’s health, please contact your school nurse. Additional information regarding health and wellness is available on the district website.
· Remind your child of important preventative measures for any illness, such as coughing into the sleeve, frequently washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and getting plenty of rest and fluids.
Illness and Covid policy can be found by clicking on the following links:
CONTACT MTMS
Attendance Line: (913) 422-5854
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