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February has arrived and with it some warmer weather is on the way and an opportunity for students to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Next week we only have school on Monday, Tuesday, and a half day on Wednesday.

We will be available for open walk-in Parent Teacher Conferences Wednesday, February 11 in the afternoon/ evening from 4:00pm - 7:30pm. We will have scheduled conferences during the day on Thursday, February 12 from 9:30am - 4:05pm. Teachers will not be available from 4:05pm - 5:00pm for a dinner break. Open walk-in conferences will begin again at 5:05pm - 8:00pm in the gym on Thursday, February 12. We look forward to seeing you. Please enter the building through the activity entrance in the back of the building, the entrance closest to the football field. If you would like to meet with your student's teachers and you are not available during these times, please reach out to them and they will work to find a time that will work for everyone,

Even though next week is a short week, we will be making the most of it. Monday and Tuesday students will be entering their course selections into Skyward for next year. In order to do this students will need to have their parent signed course selection form turned in or with them. If your student has not brought home course selection information to discuss with you, they are attached below. If students are absent during course selection, counselors will reach out to students down after conferences.

February 11 - 1/2 Day - Early Dismissal at 11:12am (PM Parent/Teacher Conferences)

February 12 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences

February 13 - No School (Schools & Offices Closed)

February 16 - No School (Schools & Offices Closed)

February 23-26 - Papa John's Fundraiser Week (PTA)

March 5 - Quarter 3 Showcase Night & Incoming 6th Grader Night

Tuesday, Feb. 10

• Boys Basketball vs. Turner (7th Home/8th Away)
  
  

Each week students are given the opportunity to receive extra help during WIN in different prioritized areas. Students will receive a pass from their teacher in order to travel to that classroom during WIN. Encourage your student to take advantage of this time.

6th grade - North

Monday - Math w/ Wallace

Tuesday - ELA extension w/ Wrestler

6th grade - South

Monday - Math w/ Munrain

Tuesday - ELA extension w/ Gilbert

8th grade - Contenders

Tuesday - ELA w/ Thomas

Our annual Career Exploration Day will take place the morning of Friday, March 13, 2026 (the last day before Spring Break). Our goal is to provide our scholars the chance to learn about a wide variety of opportunities for their future as they consider their course selection options. We need around 15 more presenters interested in sharing their careers. Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far. Diverse careers and unique career paths are welcome!

If you or someone you know is willing to share and able to commit to the date and time, the sign-up and more information is available HERE! Thank you for supporting our students!

If your student achieved the A or A/B Honor Roll 1st Semester, you may request a printed Honor Roll certificate HERE.

Google Form HERE

Don’t Forget to Vote

If you received your mail ballot for the Bond 2026 proposal, don’t forget to vote! Mail your ballot promptly or use an official Johnson County Election Office drop box. Find locations at jocoelection.org.

A list of all upcoming community meetings and more information is available HERE!

6th graders recently took part in The Great Kindness Challenge 2026, a proactive, positive Global program that fosters kindness in schools and communities worldwide. The students wrote Kindness Notes to staff and students who have made a positive impact on their lives. We then collaged them together to create our own tessellation bee hive.

2/23-26 - Papa John’s Fundraiser Week

Stay connected with us for updates, events, and ways to get involved:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MTMS.PTA.Timberwolves

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtms_pta_timberwolves/

Website: https://mtmspta.org/about/

To help control the spread of illness in our school please follow these illness guidelines:

Fever-Keep student home until fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication

Vomiting, Diarrhea, GI upset-keep home until symptom free for 24 hours without the use of medication.

RESPIRATORY VIRUS ILLNESS (COVID, INFLUENZA, RSV): STAY HOME UNTIL BOTH ARE TRUE: FEVER FREE FOR 24 HOURS WITHOUT MEDICATION AND SYMPTOMS ARE GETTING BETTER.

When reporting your student absent due to illness please give a brief description of the illness such as sore throat, fever, vomiting, flu, strep throat. This will help with illness tracking and reporting to the health department. If reporting Influenza (Flu) please indicate the type of Flu such as Influenza A or Influenza B or tested with home test.

Don’t Let The Flu “Bug” You!

According to the Center for Disease Control, the flu season can start as early as October and last until May. Fighting the flu starts with 2 simple steps.

1. Vaccinate – The flu vaccination is recommended for anyone 6 months of age and older. Those considered high risk, including pregnant women, young children and adults over the age of 65 should have a vaccine. Although not available for children under the age of 6 months, those who care for infants should be vaccinated to prevent spreading the flu to those too young for the vaccination.

2. The second step is prevention with healthy habits. Prevention is key to stopping the spread of germs. Healthy habits include hand washing, covering your cough/sneeze, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, and social distancing.

• Hand washing– Always wash hands with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, alcohol based sanitizer can be used.
• Social distancing– This means staying away from others when you are sick and avoiding contact with those who are ill. If you experience flu like symptoms, the CDC recommends limiting contact with others until you have been fever free for 24 hours. Someone is considered fever free when there is an absence of fever without the aid of fever reducing medications.
  
  

For more information on these steps, as well as information on how to protect your family this flu season, please visit: www.cdc.gov/flu

Please remember to report absences and late arrivals to the school by 8:30 a.m. You may call the school attendance line at 913-422-5854 or use the online absence reporting form. The school will call to follow-up with unreported absences after 8:30. Students arriving tardy after 7:55 must enter through the front office doors (you are not required to escort late students inside, but if your student is late due to an appointment, please report it to the office in advance so their attendance is appropriately marked).

Attendance: (913) 422-5854/Online Report an Absence

Website: http://mtms.usd232.org/

Location: 6100 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS, United States
Phone: (913) 422-1100
Fax Line: (913) 422-4990
Instagram: @mtmswolves

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