MTMS Wolf Wire

We are so glad to have everyone back at MT for another wonderful year! This week we all have been taking time to get to know each other and our expectations. Thursday we had our first class meeting, and students worked collaboratively to identify what our expectations are here at MT. They emphasized being kind to one another, the Ways of the Wolf (Respectful, Responsible, and Kind), dress code, phones, lunch/hallway voices, keeping hands to yourself, appropriate bathroom use, bullying, CHAMPS, appropriate computer use, and being prepared for high school. They did such a nice job reviewing our expectations, that we were able to spend much of our time introducing the new faces around MT and setting goals for the year. We met with 7th grade today during WIN and 6th grade we will meet with on Monday.

September 7 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
September 23 - Early Dismissal at 11:12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
September 24 - NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences
September 25 - NO SCHOOL/Building Closed

All after-school activities will begin after Labor Day! TSP will start on September 8. This is a great after-school opportunity for students to get extra help on assignments and stay caught up!

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.

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!

School pictures are ready (or will be very soon)! In order to view and order your student's pictures, you will need to create an account with Jostens. It is imperative that you create your account with the email address that was provided to JostensPIX by MTMS. You should have received a reminder email from Jostens to that account before picture day.

Our Event Code is: FE243926

Help us celebrate and encourage safe, respectful, and responsible behavior at MTMS! Students earn WolfTracks tickets from staff for making positive choices and can use them to shop in our student rewards store each month.

Families who would like to help can donate items directly through our [WolfTracks Amazon Wish List].

Thank you for helping us recognize our students and build a positive school community!

Please help us keep our students safe! Do not park in the parking lot or in the space between the rows for afternoon pickup. Use the car loop pictured below. There will be administrators and teachers out assisting in the morning and afternoon, to keep everyone safe. Please pay attention to the directions they are giving and allow more time for drop off and pickup the first few weeks. It is imperative that you do not park and have your student walk through the parking lot. We want everyone to arrive safely.

To complement the launch of the ParentSquare app, the district will be using the StudentSquare app for student communication.The StudentSquare app has been pushed out to district student laptops. Students can also access StudentSquare online at mystudentsquare.com/signin. When signing in, select Sign in with Google or Sign in with Microsoft and enter your school credentials. See the graphic below for more information.

We know this is a busy and sometimes expensive time of year! Just a reminder that student fees are posted to your parent Skyward account. Fees were due on the first day of school. We're always available in the office if you have any questions or need to discuss payment. We can accept check or exact cash in the office or you may pay online through e-Funds.

Any electronic communication device that is visible from 7:35am - 3:05pm at school, during a school day will be secured in the office. 1st offense - student may pick up at the end of the day. 2nd offense - parent will need to pick up . 3rd offense - parent meeting and plan developed. Thank you in helping us follow the new law.

USD 232 is hosting a career fair for a variety of non-teaching positions on Tuesday, September 1, 3:30–6:00 PM at our Administrative Offices (35200 W 91st St, De Soto, KS 66018).

Those who attend the job fair will have the opportunity to learn more about specific positions, speak with a department lead or principal, and showcase skills and abilities through a screening interview. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online in advance.

Join us on September 1 to learn about how you can be a part of our mission to prepare all students for their future through excellent, innovative learning opportunities! Link to the district website where you can view open positions, register for the career fair, and learn more!

Many of you requested printed Honor Roll certificates at the end of May for the 25-26 Spring semester. There are still quite a few that haven't been picked up. Please remind your 7th or 8th grader to swing by the office next week to pick up their certificate if you requested one. Any remaining certificates will be humanely recycled next Friday.

Welcome back to school from the Monticello Trails PTA! For those new to the school, our PTA:

• Supports teachers & staff through Staff Appreciation meals & treats, a Holiday Gift Fund, and providing grants to teachers

• Enhances the student experience through planning social & community service activities and offering spirit wear to show off Timberwolf pride

• Provides opportunities for parent to get involved
  
  

Throughout the year, we will communicate PTA activities via the Wolf Wire. Some specifics for this week:

Spirit Wear - Our first Spirit Wear sale is live! Check out the options here. The sale will be open until August 28.

Birthday recognition - This year, we are offering an opportunity to help make your student’s birthday (or half-birthday) special. For $10, your student will be recognized during their birthday/half-birthday week on the MTMS Cafeteria’s video boards. (For any birthdays that may have occurred during this first week of school, we will recognize them ASAP!) Click here to learn more and sign up.

Follow us on social media! We regularly post about PTA and school activities. Stay connected on our website, Facebook, and Instagram!

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. If your student is missing vaccination documentation, you should have received an email this week with further instructions.

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