Tiger Times Newsletter

Address: 630 SW Persels Rd Lee's Summit, MO 64081

Phone: 816-986-1175

Attendance Phone: 816-986-1177

Office Hours: 7:45am - 3:45pm

School Hours: 8:20am - 3:15pm

Late Start Friday Hours: 9:20am - 3:15pm

Early Release Hours: 8:20am - 12:45pm

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Cooperation: Working together to reach a common goal.

Gear Up, Tigers! 🐯💛🖤

The PLMS Tiger Store is open during advisory! Stop by to shop your favorite Tiger gear and show off your school spirit.

Monday - 1st Floor Classes

Tuesday - 2nd Floor Classes

Thursday - 3rd Floor Classes

Sign-ups are now open through your Parent PowerSchool account and will close on Monday, October 20th at noon.

While we encourage all parents/guardians to participate, you are not required to meet with every teacher. Please prioritize classes where your student may be struggling or where you need clarification to support their success. Our goal is to make conferences valuable for you by providing a variety of times for personalized and content-specific conferences.

To accommodate all families:

• Limit to one conference per teacher, per family, and no more than 3–5 total conferences.
  

• Use the “Next Selection” button to book multiple teachers (listed alphabetically). If you don’t click “Next Selection,” your booking will only include one conference with one teacher.
  
  

We’ve dedicated specific daily time blocks for both virtual and in-person meetings to offer flexibility and ensure conferences are valuable and personalized.

Please see below for directions on attending your scheduled conferences on October 21st and 22nd. Thank you, we look forward to connecting with you!

💠Checking Grades in Parent PowerSchool:

We will not be providing printed grade reports, so please review your child’s grades in your Parent PowerSchool account before attending conferences.

• Log in to your PowerSchool account here
• Click 'Grades and Attendance' on the left side

💠Attending an In-Person Conference:

• Please make sure to print or bring your conference schedule confirmation with you. We will not have it available at PLMS.
• When you arrive, please stop by the front desk to pick up a map and a list of teacher locations (some rooms may be different than what is printed on your schedule)
• Visit your teacher’s classroom at your scheduled time. (If the door is closed, please wait until the previous conference finishes.)
• While at PLMS, don't forget to stop by the Tiger Zone to pick up some new swag!

💠Attending a Virtual Conference:

• You will need a google account to log in. If you do not have one, you can login using your students Chromebook using their LSR7 credentials to join a Google Meet. You can find your students login credentials in PowerSchool under the 'Student Credentials" tab.
• Join a Google Meet here
• The meeting code is located on your conference schedule confirmation for each teacher.
• If you would prefer to join by phone, please dial the telephone number and PIN provided on your conference schedule confirmation.

Help us show appreciation for our PLMS teachers and staff by donating drinks for their conference dinner on October 21. Click below to sign up. Thank you for supporting our staff!

We’re almost halfway to our goal of 400 tissue boxes! Thank you to everyone who has donated—please keep those tissues coming!

With flu season approaching, we’re collecting tissues to keep our classrooms stocked. Students can drop off donations at the front office, and parents can use the bins in the commons during Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Prefer to shop online? Use our Amazon Wish List below to have donations shipped directly to PLMS!

If we reach 400 boxes, students will enjoy a grade-level celebration during Advisory!

📸 Share Your Memories! Help us capture the moments that make this school year special. Upload your favorite school photos for consideration in the yearbook.

Click the button below and enter code: plmstigers

Make sure you don't miss important district and school updates by checking the following:

Email: Check your spam folder for messages from LSR7 and mark them as "Safe" or "Not Spam"

Text Alerts: If you believe you're not receiving text alerts or you previously opted out, text Y to 67587 from your cell phone listed in your student's enrollment to opt back in.

Congratulations to our September Students of the Month! We are proud to recognize these outstanding 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students for their achievements and contributions to our school community.

6th Grade: Emma Lanning, Frankie Lund, Lauryn Plowden, and Myles Helm

7th Grade: Mesa Taylor, Sayeed Husein, Nicholas Citarella, and Brynlee Adkins

8th Grade: Aiden Her, Stella Edmondson, Briar Willis, and Ethan McCandless

We celebrate their hard work and the positive example they set for others. Way to shine! Keep up the great work! 🖤💛

Calling all 7th- and 8th-grade girls interested in basketball!

Join us for an informational meeting on October 29 during advisory. Tryouts will take place November 2–5.

For more information, please contact Coach Childs, Coach Shults, or Coach Aldrich.

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium | Tuesday, October 20

Our 7th graders will have the opportunity to explore careers and learn about the many career pathways connected to the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. Permission slips were handed out last week to students in their advisory classes. Please have them turned in by Wednesday October 14.

Departure: 9:30 a.m. from PLMS
Return: 2:00 p.m. to PLMS

Auditions for our All-School Musical, Annie Jr. are coming up! Auditions will be held October 26–29 for students interested in being part of the cast or one of our production crews.

For more information, join the Schoology group using code HZPQ-SSCJ-NTZWJ. Be sure to select “Group,” not “Course.” We can’t wait to see you shine! ✨

🐝 Think You’ve Got What It Takes?

Grab your study words, sharpen your spelling skills, and get ready to BEE amazing! 🐝✨

📅 Spelling Bee: Thursday, November 12
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 PLMS Library

📝 Sign-Up Deadline: November 5
📚 Sign Up & Pick Up Study Words: Room 103 — Mrs. Essig

❓ Questions? Contact Mrs. Essig in Room 103.

Archery season is almost here! Students interested in joining the archery team are invited to get involved and give this exciting sport a shot.

📅 Parent Meeting: Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 PM
📍 Location: PLMS Commons

New archers begin October 28, with the season officially beginning November 2. Practices will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30–6:45 PM in Gym B.

Parents and students can join SportsYou for additional information using code SRX3-53GT.

Additional information: School bows are available for checkout, and the tournament fee is $10.

Questions? Contact Ryan Evans at ryan.evans@lsr7.net.

Come give archery a shot and be part of the team! 🎯

October 21st & 22nd: No School - Parent Teacher Conferences (more info coming soon)

October 23rd: No School - Offices Closed

November 3rd: No School - Professional Development/Teacher Workday

LSR7 parents have two opportunities to give feedback to the district:

• Culture and Climate Survey for Caregivers (Now - Oct. 30): Provide feedback on your student’s experience. This feedback is seen at the district and building level.

• Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP) Survey (Now - Oct. 22): Feedback is used to create the next three year plan for the district. There is also an opportunity at the end of the survey to express interest in participating in the committee that creates the CSIP.

We encourage you to take both surveys. In total, they will take about ten minutes to complete.

Due to construction, our parent drop-off and pick-up procedures have changed this year. Please keep the following in mind:

Cars: Enter using the new road off Persels on the south side of campus. Students will be dropped off on the south side of the building. Cars will then follow the designated route around campus and exit onto Tiger Terrace. The car rider doors will open at 8:05 am.

Buses: Buses will use the dedicated bus lane at the school’s main entrance. Bus numbers, pick-up locations, and pick-up times will be available in PowerSchool under “Bus Information.” The bus rider doors will open at 8:10 am.

For student safety: Please follow the designated traffic route and do not drop students off on the street or at Pleasant Lea Elementary.

Get up to $1,000 for Your School!

Have an idea that could make your school experience better? The Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation wants to help make it happen!

Since 2022–2023, the Foundation has awarded nearly $40,000 to LSR7 middle and high school students.

Apply for the opportunity to receive up to $1,000 to use at your school.

🎓 2026–27 applications open September 14, 2026!

🗽 Washington, DC & NYC Trip Information

Students have the opportunity to travel to Washington, DC and New York City from June 6–9, 2027!

Ready to join the trip? Registration is open now with a $115 deposit.

📅 Registration Deadline: September 30, 2026
🔑 Trip ID: 226123
💻 Register: worldstrides.com/register
📞 WorldStrides: 800-468-5899

Families interested in the Advantage Payment Plan can sign up by September 30 and pay $254 per month until the trip balance is paid in full.

Questions? Contact Katrina McLeod at katrina.mcleod@lsr7.net or visit the trip website.

Please note: This trip is not school sponsored.

• This is where you and your student(s) can login to see: class schedules, attendance & tardies, grades, etc.
  
  

• The PowerSchool mobile app gives you instant access to the information you want and need.
  
  

• You may sign up for notifications in your parent portal to see grades when they are updated.

There is still time to join the PLMS PTA for the 2025-26 school year!

Cost to Join PTA:

$25 per family

$10 teachers
$100 business

Questions? Email LSPLMSPTA@gmail.com

Welcome to Construction Corner, your go-to spot for the latest updates on PLMS construction! Check back each week for news, progress, and important information as we build for the future.

Construction continues on our new sixth-grade pod on the north side of the building, with crews currently working on the masonry walls. It’s been exciting to watch the progress as this new space takes shape!

If you or someone you know have any questions about resources, student therapy referrals, or any problem solving assistance, please click the student support bar and check out the guides below.

A special thank you to our PLMS business sponsors! We encourage you to check out and support these amazing local businesses. We are grateful for their generous support of Pleasant Lea Middle School and our Tigers!

If you are interested in becoming a PLMS Business Sponsor, please reach out to Dr. Cunningham at shannon.cunningham@lsr7.net.