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Starting on Monday road construction begins on Monticello road. This is going to impact morning and evening traffic to and from MT. You are going to need to plan more time if you are in a car, bike, scooter, or on foot. We are going to move the car loop to the front of the school. To enter the car loop you will need to turn at the light and enter there and exit at the stop sign on Monticello. Please pull up as far as possible. The bus loop will be in the back of the school. We will have extra police officers in the area to assist, but please plan extra time, be patient, and be safe.

Thank you.

October 4 - Chipotle Fundraiser

October 15 - Wrestling Parent Meeting @ 4:30pm

October 17 & 20 - No School - Teacher Inservice

October 21 - Start of 2nd Quarter - Girls Basketball Parent Meeting @ 5:00pm

October 22 - PTA Community Service Event 3:00-4:00pm in Commons

Monday, Oct. 6

• Volleyball vs. Lexington Trails (7th Home/8th Away)

Tuesday, Oct. 7

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

Wednesday, Oct. 8

• Cross Country @ Shawnee Mission Park

Thursday, Oct. 9

• Choir Concert (6th Grade @ 6:30pm - 7th & 8th Grades @ 7:30pm)

Saturday, Oct. 11

• Volleyball KVL (7th @ Leavenworth/8th @ Gardner)
  
  

Wednesday, Oct. 15

• Wrestling Parent Meeting @ 4:30 in the Commons

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 - South

Monday - Pathways - Katsbulas

Tuesday - Math - Munrain

Wednesday - ELA Extension - Gilbert

Thursday - SS - Goetting

7th grade - Navigators

Tuesday - Social Studies - Garvey or ELA - Miller

Wednesday - Math - Landon or Science - Trembly

Thursday - Explo classes or Pathways - Tomlinson

8th grade - Contenders

Monday - ELA - Thomas

Tuesday - Math - Marney

8th grade - Explorers

Monday- Math - Wadsworth

Thursday - ELA - James

Monticello Road will be closed in front of Mill Valley beginning Monday, October 6th, with repairs expected to last 3-4 weeks. MT will ONLY be accessible from the South.

The front of the school will be the drop off/pick-up for car riders (car loop) and the back of the school will be for buses. The traffic flow in the front of the school during pick up and drop off times will be one way traveling from north to south. The map below provides more information.

Please respect these traffic directions. Police will initially be assisting with traffic flow. We understand that this may initially slow car loop drop-off and pick-up, and we thank you for planning on extra time to get to school safely and responsibly. See the city's website for more information.

With the transition to Skyward Q, posting of school fees was delayed until after the year began. Fees were posted in August 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.

Did you know you can set up your own Canvas account to observe your student's school progress? This is a great way to help your student stay on top of grades and work. See the information below to pair your parent account with your student's. There are also video instructions available through the QR code!

MTMS kicked off our Red Ribbon events in 6th grade this week with a presentation by Officer Cole. Next week, Cooper Davis Memorial Foundation will be sharing information with 8th grade students, and Sunflower House will share internet safety information with 7th graders. Additional resources below if you would like to have follow up conversations at home. 😊

Sunflower House

App Reviews for Parents and Caring Adults

More Information on Red Ribbon Week

How to Talk to Your Teen About Substance Abuse

What Every Parent and Caregiver Needs to Know About FAKE PILLS

DEA Resources for Families

More Information on the Cooper Davis Memorial Foundation

Spirit Week!

We are looking forward to Red Ribbon Week Spirit Week October 13th-October 16th. Thank you to our Publications team for selecting the themes!

Monday-Put Drugs to Sleep: PJ Day

Tuesday-Rally in Red and Orange to Unite Against Drugs and Bullying-Orange and Red Day

Wednesday-Use Your Head and Stay Drug Free-Hat Day

Thursday-Stay Comfy, Stay Clean-Sandler Day

Looking ahead to November, MTMS will hold our annual Veterans Day commemoration on Friday, November 7th. 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 beginning at 7:55am.

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

Wolf Wear Fridays
Students, dig out your spirit gear! On Fridays in October, students wearing Wolf Wear will spin a wheel for a chance at a prize before school. Look for us in front of the concession stand!

Spelling Bee 🐝 🏆

Spelling bee season is right around the corner. The first qualifying rounds take place in ELA classes in November. Begin studying now with the word lists posted to your ELA teacher's Canvas page.

MTMS is starting up an esports team! Students will be able to play against other students both in person and online through the organization, PlayVS. We will be competing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Smash Brothers Ultimate, and Rocket League. MTMS has been graciously donated seven Switch consoles, so students will not need to bring any equipment to play. Any student interested in esports needs to fill out this form by Friday 10/10, please. PlayVS competition rules for the games can be found in the form. Questions can be directed to Mr. Watts, our eSports Club sponsor.

https://forms.gle/ze1cNoUwqecWEkdD9

• Chipotle Fundraiser - Oct 4th (11:00am-9:00pm)
• No School Skate Party - Oct 20th (2:00 - 4:00pm)
• Community Service Event - Oct 22nd

We are only able to support our teachers and kids with parent donations and corporate sponsors! Thank you to Custom Lawn & Landscaping Inc. for supporting our showcase night. Please consider supporting businesses that support our schools. 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/

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

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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