MTMS Wolf Wire
September 22, 2023
Important Dates
Football -
September 26 - 7th @ MC
September 26 - 8th vs MC
Volleyball -
September 25 - 7th vs Trailridge
September 25 - 8th @ Trailridge
September 26 - 7th @ Pioneer Ridge
September 26 - 8th vs Pioneer Ridge
Jazz Band
September 26 - Practice @ 6:45am - 7:30am
Restaurant Fundraiser
September 26 - Jose Pepper's
No School or 1/2 Day
September 27 - 1/2 Day of School (11:12 Dismissal)
September 28 - 29 - No School
Parent Teacher Conferences - More information about these dates below.
September 27 - 4:00pm - 7:30pm
September 28 - 9:30am - 8:00pm
Picture Retakes - October 5, 2023
Wednesday, September 27 - 1/2 Day Schedule
Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, September 27 -
- 4:00pm - 7:30pm - Open conferences in the gym and commons
Thursday, September 28 -
- 9:30am - 4:00pm - scheduled by teams
- 4:00 - 5:00 - Dinner provided for teachers by PTA
- 5:00 - 8:00 - Open conferences in the gym and commons
We look forward to seeing everyone during the open conference times. Please park in the back of the school and enter through the activity doors.
A Few Words from the Principal
Middle school can be a tough time. Students are growing physically and mentally while discovering who they want to be. During the middle school years, students make new friends, change friends, and realize they have friends who they don't want to be friends with anymore. Knowing how to handle these situations can be challenging. We spent our Pack time this week talking about kindness and empathy.
- Kindness: being friendly, generous, and supportive.
- Empathy:being able to understand and share the feelings for others "walking in their shoes"
We asked them to consider the feelings of those around them when they act and respond. We challenged them to increase their acts of kindness and empathy as they go through their day. We hope you see an increase at home as well.
Please talk to your student about their acts of kindness this week.
Take care!
Girls Basketball
From the Media Center
Wolf Pack Readers - Library Update
What a fantastic week it's been at the Book Fair! We've seen such incredible excitement from our students as they dive into all the new books. And the best part? That excitement is totally contagious! 📖🌟And, there’s some more exciting news to share – there are book clubs popping up left and right, meeting before school and at the end of the day… It's just awesome to see our students sharing their love for reading with their buddies! 📚❤️
Big shoutout to our amazing parents and families who contributed to our teachers' eWallets. Your generosity means our teachers have been able to stock up on even more awesome books for their classrooms. Thanks a million! 🙌🍎It's not too late to contribute to the teachers' eWallets! They appreciate every single donation, no matter the size. Every bit helps to bring more wonderful books to our classrooms (links below). 📚💕
As we approach the final days of the fair, here's what you need to know: you can pre-order the next "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No-Brainer"! It'll be delivered right to your hands on October 24. Mark your calendars! 📆📖But that's not all – during parent-teacher conferences, we're opening up the Book Fair once again for shopping. Plus, we'll have student wish lists on hand to help you pick out exactly what your kiddos are itching to read. 🛍️✨
Don't forget to stay connected with us! Follow the library on Instagram @MTWolvesRead for the most current library information. You can also bookmark the library website for all the library news in one convenient place. 📱🌐
Thank you for keeping the reading vibe alive and well here at our school. We can't wait to see you at the Book Fair, where the magic of books is waiting to be discovered! Keep an eye out for more updates, and let's keep the reading love going strong in our kids! 🐺📚💫
Scholastic Book Fair Teacher eWallet links
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
From PTA
Timberwolves, celebrate fall with us this Taco Tuesday at Jose Pepper's for dine in or carry out - 16605 Miland Dr. Order NOW from the location at 435/Midland for pick up anytime 9/26 and beat the rush. Please be sure to mention you're there for MTMS! Reach out to Andrea Lerner (620)757-0349 with questions. Funds we've raised from restaurant givebacks have already gone to supporting our staff and students through teacher grants. Thank you, Wolf Nation!
We still have some open slots to help with teacher snacks and dinner during conferences. If you can help, follow the link. Thank you for your support!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B44AAA822A6F49-mtms
And follow us on our website, BandApp, Facebook, and Instagram.
From Nurse K.
Immunizations
The Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and the Meningococcal vaccine dose 1 are required for 7th grade students.
Please use the following link for USD 232 Vaccination Policy and Requirements
https://www.usd232.org/Page/3183
Documentation of Immunizations must be turned into the school by the 2nd Monday of October, October 9, 2023. If vaccinations are not completed, students may not attend school after that date until the required immunization is completed.
Please contact MTMS school nurse with questions. Vaccinations on file can be viewed in Skyward Family Access under Health Info then select Show Vaccinations in the Display Options.
Illness and Covid
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.
Remember students are to be fever and/or symptom free 24 hours before returning after an illness.
Illness and Covid policy can be found by clicking on the following link:
CONTACT MTMS
Fax Line: (913) 422-4990
Website: http://mtms.usd232.org/
Location: 6100 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS, United States
Phone: (913) 422-1100
Twitter: @mtms_wolves