MTMS Wolf Wire

A Few Words From the Principal

It has been a busy week on the trail with lots of afterschool activities. We hope you are planning on joining us this weekend for the musical.

There is still one week left in February and this is a great opportunity for all of us to take advantage of National Acts of Kindness Month. Do something kind for someone else, say hello to someone you do not usually talk to, help someone out or even do something without someone asking. We have many conversations each day with our students about being kind to one another. This is a great opportunity for all of us to model this and make someone else's day as well as our own a little better.

February 23-26 - Papa John's Fundraiser Week (PTA)

March 5 - Quarter 3 Showcase Night & Incoming 6th Grader Night

March 13 - Career Day (Last day before Spring Break - regular dismissal @ 3:05)

March 16-23 - Spring Break (School Resumes Tuesday, March 24th)

March 24 - Start of 4th Quarter

Friday, Feb. 20

Matilda Jr. The Musical 7:00pm @ MTMS

Saturday, Feb. 21

Matilda Jr. The Musical 7:00pm @ MTMS

Tuesday, Feb. 24

Boys Basketball KVL Tournament
(7th @ Basehor-Linwood/8th @ Lexington Trails)

Wednesday, Feb. 25

KVL Band and Orchestra @ Lansing

Thursday, Feb. 26

Boys Basketball KVL Tournament
(7th @ Basehor-Linwood/8th @ Lexington Trails)

Saturday, Feb. 28

Science Olympiad Regions @ JCCC

WIN Priority Days

Each week students are given the opportunity to receive extra help during WIN in different prioritized areas. Students will receive a pass from their teacher in order to travel to that classroom during WIN. Encourage your student to take advantage of this time.

6th grade - North

Monday - Math study session w/ Wallace

Tuesday - ELA extension w/ Wrestler

Wednesday - ELA extension w/ Wrestler

6th grade - South

Monday - Math study session w/ Munrain

Tuesday - Math reassessment w/ Munrain

Wednesday - ELA extension w/ Gilbert

8th grade - Contenders

Monday - ELA w/ Thomas

Friday - Math w/ Marney

8th grade - Explorers

Monday - ELA w/ James

Tuesday - ELA w/ James

Friday - Math w/ Wadsworth

The cast and crew cordially invite you to an unforgettable evening as we proudly present our school play, “Matilda Jr.” Join us in celebrating the remarkable talent of our young performers on February 20th and February 21st, at 7:00 PM in the Commons.

Tickets at the door:
Adults: $5
Students/School Age Children: $2

We will have Matilda themed concessions (Bruce’s Chocolate Cake is to die for!) and a raffle for a variety of gift baskets!

Bond 2026

Deadline to Return Ballots

All mail ballots for the Bond 2026 election must be received by Noon, March 3, by the Johnson County Election Office to be counted. Don’t wait—vote early and return your ballot today! Details at jocoelection.org.

Upcoming Events

2/23-26 - Papa John’s Fundraiser Week

PTA Volunteers & Upcoming Opportunities

We are currently looking for volunteers to join next year’s PTA Board! Several positions are available, including Teacher Appreciation, Secretary, Treasurer, and (new this year) At-Large Members. If you’re interested in getting involved and supporting our school community, we’d love to hear from you.

We are also seeking a parent (or group of parents) interested in organizing the 8th Grade Farewell. This event is run separately from the PTA, but we are happy to help get the ball rolling and facilitate the formation of a planning committee. In addition, there are $250 sponsorship opportunities available, which include having your logo placed on the back of the student designed farewell T-shirt.

Lastly, please see the attached Papa John’s Fundraiser flyer. A portion of every order placed between February 23–26 will be donated back to our school. An easy and delicious way to support our students!

Stay connected with us for updates, events, and ways to get involved:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MTMS.PTA.Timberwolves

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtms_pta_timberwolves/

Website: https://mtmspta.org/about/

Hearing and Vision Screening 7th Grade

If your 7th grade student has PE 2nd Semester they have completed Hearing and Vision Screenings. Your student will bring home a letter with results. If your student did not pass the screening an email was sent from the school nurse.

Illness

To help control the spread of illness in our school please follow these illness guidelines:

Fever-Keep student home until fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication

Vomiting, Diarrhea, GI upset-keep home until symptom free for 24 hours without the use of medication.

Respiratory Virus Illness (Covid, Influenza, RSV): Stay home until both are true, fever free for 24 hours without medication and symptoms are getting better.

When reporting your student absent due to illness please give a brief description of the illness such as sore throat, fever, vomiting, flu, strep throat. This will help with illness tracking and reporting to the health department. If reporting Influenza (Flu) please indicate the type of Flu such as Influenza A or Influenza B or tested with home test.

Attendance Reminder

Please remember to report absences and late arrivals to the school by 8:30 a.m. You may call the school attendance line at 913-422-5854 or use the online absence reporting form. The school will call to follow-up with unreported absences after 8:30. Students arriving tardy after 7:55 must enter through the front office doors (you are not required to escort late students inside, but if your student is late due to an appointment, please report it to the office in advance so their attendance is appropriately marked).