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.

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. Look for more information and details from Dr. Haws next week!

With flu season right around the corner, we’re collecting boxes of tissues to help keep our classrooms stocked and support healthy habits!

Students can drop off donations at the front office, and parents can use the drop-off bins in the commons during Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Don’t have time to shop? Order through our Amazon Wish List below and have your donation shipped directly to the school!

Our goal is 400 boxes of tissues! If we reach our goal, students will enjoy a grade-level celebration during Advisory!

It’s hard to believe we’re already at the end of Quarter 1! While we do not send out printed quarterly grade reports, you can view your student’s grades and monitor their academic progress anytime through your PowerSchool Parent account.

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

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.

Our PLMS cafeteria team has been serving up some amazing farm-to-table goodness! From freshly roasted pumpkins baked into chocolate chip pumpkin muffins to fresh farm-to-table salads and roasted carrots, they’re finding delicious ways to bring healthy, fresh foods to our students. Thank you to our cafeteria crew for the creativity, care, and hard work you put into every meal!

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! ✨

🐯 Tiger SMART Meeting

Tiger SMART is meeting Thursday, October 15, at 7:30 AM.

Join on Schoology! Students can join the “Choose GROUPS, not Classes” groupcode

4VQZ-7CP9-BBQ48.

We hope to see you there, Tigers!

🐝 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 26, 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 16th: No School - Professional Development/Teacher Workday

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

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.