MTMS Wolf Wire

I hope everyone had something to celebrate, something that they accomplished during quarter 1 here at MT. On Thursday we took some time to celebrate the learning that occurred during quarter 1. We had some students learning how to play chess, we had students learning how the economy works while playing Monopoly, we had students setting goals for next quarter we had team building activities occurring outside and inside through out the day at every grade level. We ended our day with our 6th grade, book club members, and aspiring authors attending an author talk with Lindsey Curry. Everyone ended the school day with an all school pep assembly. If that was not enough we had a dodgeball tournament fundraiser. What a high energy, action packed, day of a variety of learning experiences.

While students are at home today and Monday we are preparing for a wonderful second quarter. This morning we spent some time collaborating in preparation for next quarter and did a community service activity. PTA treated us with a candy apple bar to end our morning. We also have contractors in the building installing new bulletin boards in the halls. We are looking forward to the start of quarter 2 on Tuesday. Make sure you are ready to participate in the Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days that begin on Tuesday.

October 21 - No School - Teacher Professional Development

October 22 - Start of 2nd Quarter

Girls Basketball games begin the week of October 28th. TSP resumes October 29th.

Looking ahead to November, MTMS will hold our annual Veterans Day commemoration on Friday, November 8th. We invite families to submit the names of their loved ones who are veterans or are active-duty service members to be acknowledged at our school program. Additionally, we invite local veterans and current service members who are close to the MTMS family to join us for donuts and a short assembly in the morning.

Please click here to share the name of any veteran you would like us to acknowledge and/or a veteran who will be attending.

Next week we will be observing Red Ribbon Week, with sprit days planned each day:

Tuesday: Too Busy for Drugs - (business attire)

Wednesday: Wrangle up Bullying (Western wear - including hats)

Thursday: Lei Off the Drugs (Hawaiian Day)

Friday: Fly Away From Drugs (comfy travel wear)

All 7th and 8th grade students, both boys and girls, interested in Wrestling, plan to meet Coach Kennedy in the locker room hallway after school on Tuesday 10/22.

• All wrestling practices will take place in the afternoon on the week of 10/22-10/25.
  
• A parent meeting will happen in the library/media center at 5:30pm on Thursday 10/24.
  

Event sponsored by students of the MVHS community service class:

It’s that time of year again for De Soto’s Operation Christmas sign ups! For those of you who are new, two of our district staff members who serve on the board of the De Soto Food Pantry coordinate this annual event to provide families and their kids with Christmas gifts if they’re struggling financially. Specifics on eligibility can be found on the Google Form (QR codes attached, links below). Deadline to sign up families is Oct. 31st!

Link to Adopt a Family (please share with anyone you know who may be interested – donors can specify the size of the family they’re comfortable with shopping for): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd46Mdx9myopkdXL_qVoa-JH4J45-lUvSPFUT2rseIZCxhnww/viewform

Link for Families to Sign Up to Receive Gifts:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW6d51r_S9fx-bdkna0rSlVVEPBMEFB_csYCpAV0xfSWeoJA/viewform

If you, the families, or donors have any questions, they’ve set up a Gmail account at desotoksoperationchristmas@gmail.com You can also contact the school social worker directly at Monticello Trails Middle School with questions:

Jenny Munroe, MTMS School Social Worker

jmunroe@usd232.org

913-422-1100

It's October — Time for monster movie nights! Come eat popcorn with your friends while watching a classic horror film.

We're showing Frankenstein for 7th grade after school on October 28 and Dracula for 8th grade after school on October 30. There's no charge for admission, but a parent permission slip is required to attend. Look for these slips during WIN this week.

Thanks for a great dodgeball tournament, MT! We raised $629.87 toward our goal of naming a service dog. We'll have more events through the year to help us reach our goal. And congratulations to our first-place tournament winners, Lejon Bames!

A big shout out to StuCo for a wonderful pep assembly and awesome dodgeball tournament!

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

Exciting news! Mrs. King, Mrs. E, Mr. Walters, Mr. Watts, and Mr. Yancey have agreed to get “silly-stringed” if we reach our fundraising goal of $15,000! SO, we have extended the deadline to October 25! Currently, we have raised $10,572, with 38% of our families donating. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us get closer to our goal. It also gets your student an extra chance to do the silly-stringing!

If we raise $11,000 one teacher gets stringed.

Get to $12,000 – 2 teachers

Get to $13,000 – 3 teachers

Get to $14,000 – 4 teachers

Get to $15,000 – ALL 5 teachers!

Additionally, the winning hall will win early dismissal from school one day next quarter. Here’s the current breakdown.

8th Contenders: $2,320.00

7th Navigators: $1,594.00

6th North: $1,583.00

7th Trailblazers: $1,477.00

6th South: $1,340.00

8th Explorers: $976.00

We have big goals for budgeting this year that will benefit both students and staff. To donate, go to https://pledgestar.com/mtms/ You can also drop off cash or check made out to MTMS PTA in the office. Just make sure to include your student’s name and hall. We greatly appreciate your support!

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

10/25 – Extended “Just Give It” Deadline
10/28 – After-School Community Service Event

Needing volunteer hours for an organization? Trying to earn the President’s Volunteer Service Award? Or just like volunteering? We have an opportunity for you! Please use the link to register.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D45AEA82EAA8-52250405-mtms

Thank you for supporting our students!

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

Phone: (913) 422-1100

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Fax Line: (913) 422-4990

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