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We look forward to seeing many of you at conferences on Wednesday or Thursday.

Wednesday evening and Thursday evening are open walk-in conferences. During this time you can come and go as you need. All teachers will be in the gym, commons, or media center. This is an opportunity for you to meet your student's teachers and learn how your student's educational adventure has started this year and the road map of learning for the classes they are taking in a short 3-5 minute conversation. Please enter through the doors in the back of the school by the car loop and bring your student's schedule with teacher names with you.

Thursday during the day we will have scheduled team conferences. This is a time to sit down with your student's core team and discuss your student's learning adventure for this year in a group conference setting lasting 10-15 minutes. These are by appointment only. If you are interested in scheduling a team conference, and your student's team has not reached out to you, then please reach out to your student's teachers to see if they have any times available.

Make sure you stop by the Book Fair in the Media Center when you come to conferences.

We look forward to seeing you at MT next week.

September 16-26 - Scholastic Book Fair

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

September 25 - NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences

September 26 - NO SCHOOL

October 1 - 1st Quarter Showcase Night (4:30-6:00)

Monday, Sept. 22

Volleyball vs. Pioneer Ridge (7th Away/8th Home)

Tuesday, Sept. 23

Football vs. Piper (7th Away/8th Home)

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

Tuesday - Math - Mrs. Wallace

6th grade - South

Monday - Math - Mrs. Munrain

8th grade - Contenders

Monday - ELA- Intervention - Ms. Thomas

8th grade - Explorers

Monday - Math - Mrs. Wadsworth

Wednesday we will have an alternate schedule for our half day. Students will only be attending their core classes. Teams will be communicating with students their rotation of classes for this day.

With the transition to Skyward Q, posting of school fees was delayed until after the year began. Fees have now been posted and are available to pay several different ways - either in-person with cash or check or online through e-Funds (step-by-step guide is attached). If you would like to discuss fees or set up a payment plan, please contact the office and we'll be happy to work with you. Thank you for supporting our school and your student's learning!

All student athletes are required to pay the Catastrophic Insurance fee of $7.63 as part of their student fees. This fee is required by the district regardless of personal health insurance coverage. If you have not already done so, please make sure this fee has been paid ASAP so that your student's ability to compete is not affected.

Parent teacher conferences are next week! Here are some details regarding parent teacher conferences.

September 24 - Conferences from 4:00pm - 7:30pm - Open walk-in conferences

September 25 - Conferences from 9:30am - 4:00pm - By appointment only

Dinner break from 4:00pm - 5:00pm - Teachers not available

September 25 - Conferences from 5:00pm - 8:00pm - Open walk-in conferences

Before you come to conferences, please take a screenshot of your child's schedule so you know which teachers to visit. Thanks for getting this info gathered in advance to help conferences go smoothly!

The MT Conditioning Program is for any student (6th-8th grade) wanting to work on their strength and conditioning. Students meet after school from 3:15-3:35, starting Monday, September 29th. See Coach Webb in Room 306 if you're interested. More information is available on our website and to download the information packet, including the signed parent permission slip and Voluntary Participation form that are required before students will be allowed to participate. Students may return the two forms to Coach Webb or the MT Office.

1st Quarter Showcase Night is October 1st from 4:30-6:00pm. Each quarter, MT hosts a Showcase Night, which is an informal come-and-go evening for parents to stop by with their student and see what's been happening at MT. Student work and projects will be on display throughout the building for you to view. This is a great opportunity for parents to engage and connect! We hope to see all of you here!

Good news! Our food drive for the De Soto Food Pantry is doing well, and we have extended it through Tuesday 9/23. If you haven't had a chance to give, or would like to do more, the most needed items include canned fruit, peanut butter and jelly, ravioli and pasta sauce, macaroni and cheese, soup, and boxed potatoes. Donations can be left with students' first hour teachers.

All student athletes are required to pay the Catastrophic Insurance fee of $7.63 as part of their student fees. This fee is required by the district regardless of personal health insurance coverage. If you have not already done so, please make sure this fee has been paid so that your student's ability to compete is not affected.

Student Registration is now LIVE on Student Skyward Accounts. Please have your student athlete log in as soon as possible and complete this important step. Look for the green tile on the home screen!

• Teacher Conferences – Sept 24th & 25th
• Showcase Night - Oct 1st (4:30-6:00)
• Chipotle Fundraiser - Oct 4th (11:00-9:00)
• No School Skate Party - Oct 20th (2:00 - 4:00)
• Community Service Event – Oct 22nd (Registration Coming)

If you are interested in volunteering at MTMS this year, please click the link below and a committee member will be in touch: https://mtmspta.org/volunteer/

On October 22nd, student volunteers (registration coming) will be creating "plarn" (plastic yarn) out of plastic grocery bags to benefit Bed of Bags. If you have extra plastic bags you'd like to donate (Walmart, Price Chopper, HyVee sized bags are preferred over Target sized), we'll be collecting these in the office. Feel free to send with your student or bring to conferences and drop off in the office. We need 1,800 bags!

While the Skyward Q transition brought some headaches, just “hit the easy button” to donate to the MTMS PTA. Follow this link to help us support our Timberwolf students and teachers: https://mtmspta.org/invest/

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/

Immunizations

The Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and the Meningococcal vaccine dose 1 are required for 7th grade students. Documentation of Immunizations must be turned into the school by the 2nd Monday of October, October 13, 2025. 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.

Please use the following link for USD 232 Vaccination Policy and Requirements: https://www.usd232.org/departments/health-services/policies-screenings

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.

Remember students are to be fever and/or symptom free 24 hours before returning after an illness: https://www.usd232.org/departments/health-services/policies-screenings

Seasonal Allergies

Allergy season continues! The nurse’s office doesn’t supply medication for seasonal allergies. Please have your student take allergy medication at home. There are several over-the-counter medications available that work 24 hours. There are over-the-counter-eye drops made especially for allergies also available.

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

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