Welcome!

December 11, 2023 

Hello Wolf Pack Families!

Through the months of December and January, I am encouraging our students to share about their holiday and traditions they celebrate. Our Wolf Pack responded to our survey that we have 8 different holidays/traditions that are celebrated. Please encourage your student to share during our morning meeting. 

Congratulations to our Academic Team! Last weekend, they competed in the KY Colonels 6th grade Showcase and took home several awards: Pawan C- Math 4th place and Composition 6th place, Evan W.- Language Arts 3rd place, and Rocco S.- Social Studies 1st place and Arts/Humanities 4th place. Our Quick Recall Team came in 2nd place overall! 

December 18th-22nd, we have several fun and exciting activities for our students to close out the month:

• We will be hosting a week-long spirit week for our students (details here).

• Also during this week, our Student Council and Random Acts of Kindness clubs have collaborated to lead us through “Kindness Week!” Please be on the lookout and ask your students about each day's message, theme, and activity to promote kindness led by our students! 

• December 20th, the Science Center is coming to give all of our students hands-on experiences with what they are currently learning in their Science Classes. 

• Our Elevate Team will be hosting an Art Night on 12/21, we welcome all our families to come to check out the wonderful things our students are doing in our Elevate classes. You will not be disappointed. 

It brings me great pride to highlight all of these wonderful opportunities we are providing our students as a way to truly engage them in their learning!

Save the Date(s):

12/25-1/5/24 NO SCHOOL 

1/8/24 School Day for Students 

1/12/24 End of Second Grading Term

1/15/24 NO SCHOOL

2/19-2/20/24 NO SCHOOL 

3/15/24 End of Third Grading Term

4/12/24 PTSA Spring Fling Festival 

5/24/24 End of Fourth Grading Term 

#ExpectgreaTness 

Dr. Ammerman, Principal

Twitter: @KaraJo_Ammerman 

Counseling Request Form

If your student has an academic question or social-emotional need, you can reach our counselors (Mr. Rul-lan and/or Ms. Thomas) or our Mental Health Practioner (MHP) Mrs. Sanders by filling out the Counselor Google Form.

MAP Testing This Week

It’s that time of year again in which your student will be taking part in MAP testing. Students set goals in their Science and Social Studies classes last week (December 4th-8th). Please ask your child about what goals he/she set for reading and math.

MAP measures a student’s academic progress in reading and math. Each time your child takes MAP, we use the data to compare their growth from their previous score. 

On December 12th-13th, your child will take the Reading MAP test. The average goal for a 6th grade student in winter is 213. 

On December 14th-15th, your child will take the Math MAP test. The average goal for a 6th grade student in winter is 219. These average scores are a prediction that a student will answer 50% of given questions correctly at a specific difficulty level.

Please encourage your child to try his/her best on this test. Please also make sure your child is here on time each day for testing. We appreciate your continued support in ensuring your child is successful!

Homework Reminder

As your child continues to settle into middle school, we wanted to take a moment to send out a reminder about the importance of completing homework assignments. 

Homework is used to reinforce the skills and concepts that your child is learning at home. It is important that you are checking in DAILY with your child about the homework that he/she may have to complete. 

We ask that you also check Infinite Campus regularly to stay up-to-date on your child’s progress and any missing assignments that he/she may have. Completing assignments in a timely manner and practicing outside of school will help your child be successful throughout the school year. 

As always, if you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher directly. We appreciate your continued support!

Agenda Use

Starting this week, we will be helping students consistently use their agendas in each class. All teachers will have their students write down the learning target and any homework they might have.

We want to assist our students with organization skills and also completing homework when assigned. We also want to increase communication with you as you support your student.

CDA Submissions Due Wednesday Friday, December 15!

The STLP Creative Digital Arts Competition has been extended to Friday, December 15!

Digital Photography, Illustration, Animation, 3D Design, Videography and more. We're looking for submissions to represent our school in the STLP Creative Digital Arts (CDA) competitions to be held at the State Competition.

Any and every student is welcome to enter!

Deadline for entries is Friday, December 15. Categories and complete information on the Echo Trail STLP site. 

Questions? Email Michael Etter, michael.etter@jefferson.kyschools.us 

Important Information for Drama Club Families

We are excited to present our first play, SNOOZE!, on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Winter Arts Night. 

Please read this note for upcoming rehearsals and other very important information as we prepare for our performance.

Thanks!

Ms. Knapke, Drama Club Sponsor | lori.knapke@jefferson.kyschools.us

Reminder: Dental Forms Due 

The in-school dentist will be here February 5, 2024.

Just a reminder that your child must complete and return the form by December 15th.

You can also sign up online at www.myschooldentist.com
For questions you may call 1-855-481-8639 or visit BigSmilesDental.com 

Yearbook Photo Submissions

Remember, you can submit photos from ETMS events! These photos will be considered for use in our first ever yearbook.

Please use the form linked here and contact kari.ward@jefferson.kyschools.us if you have any questions or feedback. The form will remain open throughout the school year (until the yearbook has to be finalized).

Link your Kroger Card to Help Echo Trail

Whenever you shop at Kroger and use your Kroger Card, you use can help Echo Trail!

Kroger Community Rewards

• Link Echo Trail Middle School PTSA to your Kroger Card and every time you scan your card, Kroger will give back 1% of all your purchases ETMS!

• Click here to get started and search for “Echo Trail” in the organization search!

No STLP Meeting, December 11

No after-school meeting today, Monday, Dec 11. Students should stay tuned to the STLP Google Classroom for updates.

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad will meet Tuesday and Wednesday this week from 2:30-3:30. 

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

We will continue to meet every Wednesday in the Band Room (132) from 7:00-7:30am.  All students are welcome to attend.  We will be having a light Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 20th with student leaders running games and a short lesson.  If you have any questions, please email sponsors joseph.stivers@jefferson.kyschools or jordan.stout@jefferson.kyschools.us.

Student Council

We will be having our Holiday Party this Wednesday 12/14/23 in room 233. 

Sign Up for Spring Sports!

We're all geared up for our Spring Athletic schedule: Baseball, Softball, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Track & Field, and Flag Football.

If your athlete is interested in playing any of our upcoming sports, make sure to fill out the form

Athlete Interest Form

STUDENTS!  If you are interested in playing a spring sport, please fill out the form with your information and select the sport you are interested in participating in this spring.
→ Student Athlete Interest Form

Coaching Interest Form

PARENTS & ET COMMUNITY!  If you are interested in coaching a spring sport, please fill out the form with your information and select the sport you are interested in coaching. Give a brief description of your coaching background in "Experience" box below. Thank you!
→ Coaching Interest Form

Volunteers Needed - Calling All Wolf Pack Members...

We are looking for volunteers to help fill some of the game day responsibilities (ticket table, score book, concessions, cleanup, etc.) during our upcoming home basketball events. 

All game day volunteers will receive free admission the day of the event they are working. The link below will take you to the sign up sheet to help us ensure that we will host great events at Echo Trail.

Wolf Pack Basketball Game Day Volunteers - Sign Up!

If you have questions about game day help, contact Mr. Carden, kyle.carden@jefferson.kyschools.us, or Coach Fasoldt, peter.fasoldt@jefferson.kyschools.us, for more information.

Basketball

Come join us for a couple of home games this week! Let's cheer on the Wolf Pack! 

12/11 JV Girls BB vs Kammerer MS 5:00 PM @ Echo Trail

JV Boys BB vs Kammerer MS 6:00 PM @ Echo Trail

Archery

12/16 Archery 

St. Aloysius Christmas Tournament @ Fern Creek HS 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM

*Flights TBA

Bowling League Info Night - Dec 18

Our informational night to complete/submit forms and officially sign up for teams will be Monday, December 18th, 6pm at Echo Trail Middle School 🎳 

For any questions, email Coach Stivers at joseph.stivers@jefferson.kyschools.us. 

East End Lacrosse Camp

January 6th @ Buckner YMCA
9:00am - 10:30am
5th-6th Grades

This camp is for beginner and intermediate lacrosse players. Camp will teach passing and catching, cradling, ground ball, and shooting skills.

To register, e-mail PHIL BROCK at PHILBROCK15@GMAIL.COM
Camp fee is $40 – you can Venmo me at @Harry-Brock-1 or pay by check/cash.
Please feel free to call me at 502-387-3644 with questions.

Quick Reference & Reminders

• NTI Communication - Families

• Technology Plan - NTI

• Bus App Directions

• Please reference this map for AM arrival and PM dismissal 

• Echo Trail MS School Number 502-485-8398

• Expectations Slide Deck 

• Technology Slide Deck 

• Gum/Candy/Food - we ask that students do not chew gum (it finds its way to new furniture or the floor, etc.) and that any candy/food remains put away unless in the cafeteria.  

• Please review the uniform guidance and slide deck linked below:

Uniform Written Guidance

Uniform Slide Deck (visuals)

Spirit Store Items and Uniform Approved Items

Common Items we are correcting:

• Full zip jackets will need to be removed (once we have assigned lockers students will store them there)

• Hoodies that are non-Echo Trail (Echo Trail hoodies with hoods down can be worn on Fridays) Nike women’s dry tempo short, AC women’s tempo luxe 5 in short, and general athletic shorts are not approved school items to be worn. 

• The only athletic shorts approved on Friday’s are BSN Sports Agility 2 pocket Short and Nike Flex Woven Short.

Wolfpack Weekly in Junk Mail

Teachers and parents both found the Weekly Newsletter in the Junk folder of their email recently.

If you missed a newsletter, you can always find previous weeks listed in the navigation window.

Here are things you can do to make sure you don't miss out next time:

• Periodically look in your Junk Folder to make sure you're not missing email from JCPS Teachers

• Whitelist our email addresses

  • For the Weekly, michael.etter@jefferson.kyschools.us and echotrailmiddle_reginfo@jefferson.kyschools.us

• Bookmark bit.ly/WolfPackWeekly and use the navigation bar for the latest week's newsletter

• Update Infinite Campus Parent Portal to include your phone number to receive SMS Notifications from us

We hope this helps. We never want you to miss out on important information. Please reach out to the school with any questions or assistance!

School Contacts

If you need to reach out to any of our administrators, front office staff, core content teachers or other staff, you can find their names, roles and emails on our school website: bit.ly/echotrailmiddle

Weekly Newsletter

Errors? Omissions? If something is missing or needs to be corrected, please email Michael Etter, michael.etter@jefferson.kyschools.us.