MTMS Wolf Wire

September 13, 2024

MT's purpose is to educate and empower students to become responsible citizens.

A Few Words From the Principal

Kindness matters!

This week we have talked to many students about being kind to others. Parents here are some of the topics we have been discussing and they may be conversations to have with your student:

If you have someone who you have been a friend with for awhile and you no longer want to be their friend. What do you do?
What do you do if a group of people are being unkind to someone?
What do you do if someone is annoying you in class?
What is your student's social media footprint? Are they protecting themselves on social media?
What do you do when someone is being unkind on social media?

All of these are topics that we will be discussing and doing activities around in the next few months.

Thank you for your support.

Important Dates

September 16-29 - Scholastic Book Fair

September 18 - Goodcents Giveback Fundraiser - 9am-8pm

September 25 - 1/2 Day (11:12 Dismissal) - Parent/Teacher Conferences in PM
September 26 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences

September 27 - No School/School & Offices Closed

October 8 - Picture Retake Day

October 10 - 1st Quarter Showcase Night 4:30 - 6:00pm

After-School Activities

September 14

Cross Country - Olathe Twilight Run (Optional)

September 17

7th Grade Football v. Lansing
8th Grade Football @ Lansing
7th Grade Volleyball @ Lansing
8th Grade Volleyball v. Lansing

September 18

Cross Country @ Mill Creek

September 19

7th Grade Volleyball v. Piper
8th Grade Volleyball @ Piper

September 21

Cross Country @ Trail Ridge
8th Grade Volleyball A Team Tournament @ Turner

Reminders & Information

Carloop Safety

Parents/Guardians picking up students after school in the back lot - please DO NOT park in the parking lot and have your student walk through traffic to get to you. The few minutes you might save aren't worth the risk to our students and the staff who work to keep them safe. Please utilize the carloop pickup at the curb to keep traffic flowing and students out of harm's way. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Little Jags Cheer Clinic

Mill Valley Cheer is hosting a Little Jags Cheer Clinic on Friday, October 4th for grades K – 6th grade, from 4:00pm-6:00pm (Varsity football game to follow) at Mill Valley High School in the Auxiliary Gym.

Click here for more information, and click here to register!

Student Wellbeing Series: Remarkably Resilient Together

The Student Wellbeing Series: Remarkably Resilient Together parent event will be held September 17 at 6:30 p.m., at Cedar Trails Exploration Center. This program was especially created to teach regulation to everyone, while also highlighting the importance of self-care. Parents/Guardians are asked to RSVP, as space is limited. Children in grades 6-12 may attend with their parents/guardians.

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Scholastic Book Fair

MTMS Fall Book Fair will begin sales the week of 9/16!

Book Fair Walk-Through and Wishlist - 9/17 (6th Gr), 9/18 (7th Gr), 9/19 (8th Gr)

Shopping Days during school hours by Grade Level - 9/20 (6th Gr), 9/23 (7th Gr), 9/24 (8th Gr)

Also, the Book Fair will be open during Parent/Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, 9/25 from 3:30-7:30pm. Online ordering is available from 9/16-9/29.

Website to order online: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/MTMSbooks

Scholastic eWallet

Parents can put money in an e-Wallet for their child to spend at the Book Fair – so no money needs to be sent! Set up your student's e-Wallet through our Scholastic/MTMS page: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/MTMSbooks

Parent/Teachers Conferences

Conferences will be held Wednesday, September 25th and Thursday, September 26th. Open conferences will be in the Gym and Commons on Wednesday from 4:30 - 7:30pm and Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00pm. Conference will be by appointment Thursday from 9:30am - 3:00pm. Look for more information regarding scheduled appointments from teachers soon.

Good Things at MTMS

Student Council

StuCo volunteers assisted with the City of Shawnee's Kids Night Out program at the Civic Centre!

Thank you to Carter, Jill, Annabelle, Camryn, Maylee, Alexa, Lillian, and Keaton for giving kids a fun and safe night and parents a little break!

7th Grade Social Studies

7th graders worked on practicing scale in Geography by measuring their state in miles and then converting to inches. They then drew their state to scale and researched information about their state.

We grouped 1st and 2nd hours, 3rd and 5th, and then 7th and 8th hours to try and create a United States map!

These pictures don’t do the states or U.S. map justice! Parents are invited to come see their student’s states and class maps at the first Showcase Night on October 10!

Nurse's Newsletter

Allergy season continues! The nurse’s office doesn’t supply medication for seasonal allergies. Please have your student take allergy medication at home. There are several over-the-counter medications that work 24 hours available. There are over-the-counter-eye drops made especially for allergies also available. The nurse’s office also does not supply cold medication. Please administer at home.

Medication Policy

Use the following link to view the district medication policy for prescription medication and non-prescription medication and forms if needed.

https://www.usd232.org/departments/health-services/policies-screenings

If your student forgets to take medication before school or you bring medication for your student, you will be asked to stay and administer the medication to your student.

Illness

Please report any symptoms of illness to the school. Please be specific- report symptoms such as sore throat, nausea, fever instead of reporting “ill” or “sick”. Giving symptoms helps with Health Department reporting and to see illness trends in the district.

It is district policy to keep your student home until symptom free/fever free for 24 hours without medication. It will help to prevent the spread of illness.

Illness and Respiratory Viral Illness Policy (Covid, Influenza, RSV) can be found by clicking on the following links:

https://www.usd232.org/departments/health-services/policies-screenings

https://www.usd232.org/departments/health-services/respiratory-illnesses

FROM THE PTA

Stay up to date! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and our NEW website! And, reach out to MTMS.pta.wolves@gmail.com with questions or to find out how to get involved.

Important Dates:

9/18 - Goodcents Giveback 9am-8pm

9/25 & 26 - Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences - Meal & Snacks

Conference time means long hours for teachers and staff. Help us keep them fed and happy. PTA will be providing snacks on Wednesday the 25th and dinner on Thursday the 26th. If you would like to help, please sign up here: MTMS Fall Conferences Meal & Snack Sign up
Thank you for your support!

Goodcents Giveback

Whoop Whoop Wolves! You helped us raise over $582 at our Chipotle Giveback for fantastic things like our new Staff Supply Closet and Student Socials! Remember to mark your calendars to help us do more good with Goodcents on 9/18! Beat the rush and place your order now at our local Goodcents on Midland. Be sure to use code MTMS and order to pick up Wednesday anytime from 9am to 8pm and 20% will go to support our school. This is such an easy way to back MTMS and a KC original business.