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Student Bulletin - October 22, 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday 10/23:

  • Scholastic Book Fair
  • Fall Conference Sign-ups CLOSE

Tuesday 10/24:

  • Scholastic Book Fair


Wednesday 10/25:

  • No School - Fall Conferences
  • Scholastic Book Fair


Thursday 10/26:
  • No School - Fall Conferences
  • Scholastic Book Fair


Friday 10/27:

  • No School


Sunday 10/29:

  • Future Bison - Trunk or Treat (1:30-3:00) @ ETMS


Upcoming:
  • 10/30 - ETMS 8th Grade Band Concert & GTMB (7:30PM) @ LSHS
  • 11/2 - School Picture Retake Day

GENERAL INFORMATION & UPDATES

Fall Conferences

Fall Conferences

Fall Conferences are Wednesday, October 25 & Thursday, October 26 from 7:45 AM - 7:00 PM.


Fall Conference sign-ups will CLOSE on Monday, October 23 at 3:30 PM to allow teachers sufficient time to prepare for the conferences.


Spirit wear will also be available for purchase during conferences (cash or check).

Fall Conferences

Scholastic Book Fair

The library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair October 23-26 in conjunction with Fall Conferences.


Students will have a chance to browse the book fair during a scheduled time with their ELA classes October 23-24 and may make purchases during that time.


All ETMS families are invited to visit the Book Fair 7:45 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. October 25-26 while Fall Conferences are in session.


Visit this link to learn more about the Book Fair online shopping: bit.ly/ETMS-BookFair

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Friendly Reminder

Friendly Reminder

There will be No School for students

on October 25th, 26th, & 27th.

Enjoy your time off!

Friendly Reminder

PTSA needs volunteers for Fall Conference snacks

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Purchase A Boo Gram at Fall Conferences!

Purchase A Boo Gram at Fall Conferences!

We have Boo Grams for sale during Fall Conferences! If you are not able to purchase a Boo Gram at Conferences, you may purchase one in the front office until October 24th. Boo Grams are $1 and it includes two snack size candies.

Proceeds help support the Life Skills classroom.

Purchase A Boo Gram at Fall Conferences!
School Picture Retake Day!

School Picture Retake Day!

If you missed school picture day or need a picture retake, Pearce Photography will be here on Thursday, November 2nd to take care of those picture needs.


If you still need to order pictures from the original school picture day. Orders may be placed online at www.pearcephoto.com

Your login is your student's ID/Lunch number.

School Picture Retake Day!
Future Bison!

Future Bison!

Future Bison come join the fun!

ETMS Student Council is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat

for our Future Bison, along with other

elementary school friends.


When: Sunday, October 29th (1:30-3:00)

Where: ETMS parking lot


This is NOT a middle school event.

Future Bison!
School Parking Lot & Crosswalk

School 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.


Thank you for your understanding.

School Parking Lot & Crosswalk
Reminder to Charge Chromebook

Reminder to Charge Chromebook

Please help remind your student to keep their Chromebook charged during the extended break.

Thank you!

Reminder to Charge Chromebook
Lost & Found

Lost & Found

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.

Lost & Found

GET CONNECTED

New Book of the Month - November

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Our new book of the month will be, The Hunger Games. 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, November 15th during TRAIL Time.

Clubs:


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.

Ping Pong Club

Ping Pong Club having a great time playing and making new friends
  • Monday 3:15-4:15 PM
  • See Mrs. Kudlinski

Art Club - "Inktober"

Art Club
  • Third Tuesdays
  • 3:15-4:30 PM
  • Room 213 (Fresia)
  • See Mrs. Fresia or Ms. Garwood for questions

RECOGNITIONS & CELEBRATIONS

ETMS Art at the 2023 LSR-7 & Mid-Continent Library Art Show

ETMS Art at the 2023 LSR-7 & Mid-Continent Library Art Show

Some of our ETMS students have been selected to have their art on display at the LSR7 Fall Art Show at Lee's Summit Mid-Continent Library. Please congratulate these students and consider attending the show during library hours.

ETMS Art at the 2023 LSR-7 & Mid-Continent Library Art Show

6th Grade Social Studies

6th Grade social studies took our 50 states studying outside for relay races!!

Student Council

Student Council students working together to draw a picture with 1 pen and blanket flip where students have to flip the blanket over without anyone stepping off of the blanket!

8th Grade FACS

8th graders in FACS measuring ingredients for apple crisp and then enjoying eating the apple crisp they made

REMINDERS & REPEATED ITEMS

Lady Bison Basketball Tryouts

Lady Bison Basketball Tryouts

Lady Bison Basketball tryouts Oct. 30th - Nov. 3rd


6th Grade Basketball Manager application is available in the below link.

Lady Bison Basketball Tryouts

ETMS Girls Basketball 2023 Online Store

Looking to add to your ETMS Spirit Wear wardrobe?

ETMS Girls Basketball 2023 Online Store is open for online purchasing. Store closes 11/6.

If you have any questions, please email: madison.barnes@lsr7.net

6th Grade Grand Canyon Adventure has been canceled.

6th Grade Grand Canyon Adventure has been canceled.

At this time the 6th grade trip to the Grand Canyon has been canceled due to low attendance.

Thank you for your understanding.

6th Grade Grand Canyon Adventure has been canceled.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Student Support is a top priority. LSR7 provides school-based services, such as counseling, conflict resolution, and crisis support through partnerships with Burrell Comprehensive Mental Heath, The Center for Conflict Resolution, and ReDiscover. These partnerships provide support for students and families during the school day.

If you would like to learn more or utilize these supports, please contact our Counseling Center at 816-986-2578.

MATH HOMEWORK HELP

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.

MATH HOMEWORK HELP

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.

Student spectators may not attend ETMS athletic events without an adult.

Bison Fan Days are the exception.

School Lunch

Box Tops for Education

Box Tops for Education

Help East Trails Middle School raise funds by submitting your Box Tops online at http://www.boxtops4education.com/
Box Tops for Education
SHARE PHOTOS - YEARBOOK

Code: etmsybk *Will accept photos until end of March 2024

East Trails Middle School

East Trails Middle School

East Trails Middle School

1001 Southeast Bailey Road, Lee's Summit, MO, USA stacy.patton@lsr7.net 816.986.2575 etms.lsr7.org