MTMS Wolf Wire

We hope everyone's first week back to school went well! It was a busy 2 1/2 days here on the the Trail!

September 1 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

September 24 - Early Dismissal at 11:12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

September 25 - NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences

September 26 - NO SCHOOL

Our school's service and leadership organization, student council, is open to all students in grades 6-8. Forms to join StuCo will be available during WIN beginning next Tuesday.

Many of you have noticed that student fees have yet to be posted to parent accounts. This is for various reasons due to the migration to the new Skyward Q system. We anticipate fees being posted in mid to late August, once students schedules are set. Thank you to everyone who has inquired and we will keep you informed!

School pictures have been taken! Your student should have come home with a red SCH Photo slip with their name and a PIN and QR code to access their photos once they're available. If that red slip didn't make it home, SCH should be emailing parents soon with the individual code necessary to order. This year, no paper order forms will be sent home and photo orders will be shipped directly to your homes. Picture retakes are September 17th.

We know your students are well on their way to being responsible young adults, but sometimes items get lost (especially water bottles). Please try to label often misplaced items, even initials will help us reunite students with their belongings!

A reminder that it is district policy that all adults requesting entry into the building are required to present their ID to the door camera before being granted entry to the building. Thank you for having your ID ready when you ring the bell!

To ensure the safety of our students, please report all full-day absences (illness, etc.) and late arrivals due to morning appointments 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 so their attendance is appropriately marked or make sure they bring in an appointment note when they arrive).

Students are allowed ten (10) days of excused absences per school year without an accompanying doctor’s note. (This includes illness and “parent request” absences, which should be coordinated with the school in advance). Absences in excess of ten (10) without accompanying documentation will be considered unexcused. Missing a substantial portion of a day (three (3) or more class periods) shall be considered one "day."

You are not required to notify the office in advance if you will be checking a student out during the school day for an appointment. Please have your ID ready at the door, state your student's name and indicate you are checking them out, and complete the student check out inside and we will call your student from class at that time. Students will only be released to parent/guardians or emergency contacts listed in Skyward unless coordinated in advance with the school.

Congratulations to Sistine M. and Evie H. on being named semi-finalists for the Discovery Award by the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes:

From the Center: "We are excited to reveal this year’s talented semi-finalists, students whose powerful projects reveal the untold stories of Unsung Heroes from around the world. Their creativity, research, and storytelling shine a light on individuals who made a lasting impact yet remain absent from most history books."

KSHSAA Physicals for fall sports are due ASAP and must be turned in prior to the start of practices. Please ensure you complete all signatures and submit all required pages. Student Athlete Registration is now LIVE on Student Skyward Accounts. Please have your student log in as soon as possible and complete this important step. Look for the green tile on the home screen!

Football, Cross Country, and Volleyball will kick off with the start of school! Please check out our Fall Athletics pages for important information and practice/game calendars. Any further questions should be directed to the appropriate coaching staff. Go Wolves!

We’re finalizing our budget for school socials, field trip buses, teacher grants, and community service events. These happen only with your support.

Kickstart for Kids is our annual fundraiser! We will not be hosting a separate fundraiser and need your help to host great events this year. Please make your donation today: https://mtmspta.org/invest/

If you missed the information from Back to School Night, you can find everything in one place. Sign up to volunteer, donate, view our events calendar, and shop spirit wear here: https://mtmspta.org/back-to-school

Immunization Requirements

Attention parents of incoming 7th grade students! The Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and the Meningococcal vaccine dose 1 are required for 7th grade students. Proof of required vaccinations are required by October.

Please use the following links for USD 232 Vaccination Policy and Requirements:

https://www.usd232.org/departments/health-services/health-forms

https://www.usd232.org/departments/health-services/policies-screenings

You should have received a Skyward E-mail if the nurse is missing records of missing immunizations.

Attendance Line: (913) 422-5854

Fax Line: (913) 422-4990

Website: http://mtms.usd232.org/
Location: 6100 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS, United States
Phone: (913) 422-1100
Instagram: @mtmswolves

Quick link to our Parent Resources webpage with lots of great school info all in one place!