Trail Talk
Student Bulletin - November 8, 2026
6th grade World Geography classes are hosting their annual Veterans Day Cafe on Wednesday, November 11th. We are in need of some donations in order to make the day a success. If you are interested in donating, please use this link to sign up. All donations should be dropped off in the ETMS front office by 3:00pm on Tuesday, November 10th. Thank you!
Students, please stop by the front office to see if your lost item might be there.
Book of the Month
Are you looking for your next great read? Participate in the next Book of the Month! Interested students should stop by the library to sign up and check out a copy.
- Featured Book: Bye Forever, I Guess by Jodi Meadows
- Discussion with Donuts: November 18 during TRAIL Time (GF options available)
Cell Phone Reminder!
A friendly reminder that students need to make sure their cell phones are turned off and securely put away in their lockers each day. Thank you for helping us keep our students focused and ready to learn!
Trail Mixer Donations
Literacy is at the heart of our school goals this year, and we are excited to recognize students who demonstrate strong reading habits. During the school day, we will celebrate these achievements at our TRAIL Mixers. If you would like to support our efforts, please consider donating a bag of candy via our Amazon Wish List.
Students habitually track(log) the books they have read in their planbooks, including books they may have abandoned. All pages count.
Students carry a book to all classes. They are ready to read independently during TRAIL Time and at any other time that becomes available to them.
Active readers set goals and read daily. They demonstrate good citizenship by choosing appropriate times for independent reading.
Students grow as readers through individualized, impressive milestones—whether it’s the triumph of finishing their first book or the discovery of a favorite author or genre.
A literary leader consistently demonstrates all of the TRAIL attributes celebrated at ETMS.
LS Educational Foundation Student Grants
LSR7 middle and high school students can request up to $1,000 for a student-driven project that enhances learning at their school. We hope this is a great learning experience/exercise for students that will benefit them AND their schools/activity groups.
Deadline: December 1st at 10:00 a.m.
Grant recipients will be announced in mid-January, with funds available for use immediately.
Wired Earbuds Available!
Need Earbuds? We’ve Got You Covered!
Wired earbuds are available for just $1.00 in the front office throughout the school year! Stop by and grab a pair when you need them.
Cash only, please!
Testing Center
Friendly reminder, students who are needing to come in on Fridays to utilize the Testing Center for a makeup test or a test retake may arrive at school starting at 8:05 AM.
Math Homework Help - For ALL Grades!
Do you need Math Homework Help? You are welcome to stay after school any Thursday starting September 10th.
- No sign up needed.
- Stay after school on the Thursdays you need help.
- Time: 3:15pm-4:15pm
- Meet in 7th Grade Pod.
*Students must have rides arranged for pickup by 4:15pm.
Attendance Line
If your student will be absent from school, please call in the absence by 9:30 AM to the Attendance Secretary at 816-986-2577.
The attendance voicemail line is available 24/7.
- November lunch menu
- November breakfast grab & go menu
- Breakfast is $2.30; Plate lunch is $3.80
- Free and reduced lunch application
Help East Trails Middle School raise funds by submitting your Box Tops online at: https://boxtops4education.com/s/
Email: stacy.patton@lsr7.net
Website: www.etms.lsr7.org
Location: 1001 Southeast Bailey Road, Lee's Summit, MO, USA
Phone: 816.986.2575
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ETMSbison