We need your help! Cellphones and Peer Conflict 

We are seeing an uptick in peer conflict that is stemming from social media and group chats (text messages) communication. We are working to educate our students at school on how to resolve conflict and how to form healthy peer relationships. This work cannot be done alone and we are asking parents and guardians to partner with us in order to navigate healthy friendships while living in a tech world. Remind your child to always “Treat yourself and others with kindness” no matter if they are speaking face to face or online. Below are a few suggestions on how you can speak to your child about their social media use:

• Help them set boundaries and limits on tech. Make sure using social media doesn't get in the way of adequate sleep. 

• Have regular conversations with your child about their mental health and well-being. Talk about the platforms they're on, app features, and how they make your child feel. 

• Make sure they know to go to a trusted adult if they feel uncomfortable about something online.

Counseling Request Form 

If your student has an academic question or social-emotional need, you can reach our counselors or Mental Health Practitioner by filling out the Counselor Google Form.

6th Grade - Ms. Thomas/Ms. Wales

7th Grade - Mr. Rul-lan/Ms. Wales

Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) -  Mrs. Sanders

Student Night at Basketball vs Crosby

We want as many Echo Trail students as we can get to join us for our games this Wednesday!

Echo Trail students will receive free admission to the Echo Trail vs Crosby basketball games on Wednesday, November 6, if they follow the guidelines below.

Guidelines:

• Students must be wearing their school ID badge when entering the game

• Students must have a ride arranged to be picked up at the conclusion of the last game of the night. (The final game is estimated to end at 8:00 PM)

• Backpacks will not be admitted into games with students, however small shoulder bags will be allowed.

• Students that do not follow the Echo Trail school behavior expectations while at the game are suspect to removal from the game and normal school consequences if necessary.

Come on out and let's cheer on our Wolf Pack!

School Picture Retakes

Picture re-take day is November 12th. This will be for students and staff who were absent or are new to the school. If you purchased a package and are unhappy and would like re-takes, please reach out to kari.ward@jefferson.kyschools.us  

Science Fair Information

A science fair project is a chance for you to explore a topic in science that interests you by creating an experiment, making observations, and drawing conclusions. It lets you become a scientist, discovering answers to your questions and presenting your findings. Participating in a science fair can be exciting and fun, and it's also a great way to learn new skills and show off your creativity and hard work!

Echo Trial will be hosting a school wide science fair the week of December 16. Any student can participate in this science fair. For more information reach out to Mrs. Jacoby at: amanda.jacoby@jefferson.kyschools.us

Breakfast & Lunch Menu

Below is the snapshot of this week's menu. You can always see the menu for any school and any day of the school year on the JCPS Nutrislice website. Below is the Echo Trail menu.
--> Echo Trail Menus | Nutrislice

Upcoming PTSA Meeting, November 12

Mark your calendars! We hope you'll join us for the General Body PTSA Meeting. All are welcome.

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!

Club Updates

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Club sponsor for your students club.  You can visit our Club Page here to view current sponsors.

Sponsors will be communicating through Google Classrooms and/or announcements on any club related updates.  We also will display our Club calendar weekly to students on our scrolling TV's.

-Mr. Stivers, Clubs Coordinator, joseph.stivers@jefferson.kyschools.us 

Car Rider Club Pickups

Some of our clubs end at different times after school, so not all students will be released and waiting in the front immediately. This sometimes causes congestion due to cars in the front of the line waiting for their student to be released while cars in the back can't get to the front to pick up their waiting student.

If you are picking up a student after their club, please pull all the way forward through the circle, just like our normal after school dismissal, to provide as much space as possible. Additionally, you may park in a parking space to wait for your student.

Thanks for your help in this matter!

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Meetings occur every Wednesday from 7:00-7:20am outside the Library on the social stairs.  Although this is a before school club, parents are to drop off their student as normal by the gym entrance beginning at 7am.  This means if your student is carpool, please drive through the single lane as normal and do not divide into two lanes or drop off early.  Please be mindful of our morning staff as they are making sure all students are dropped off safely.

If you have questions, you can email Mr. Stivers at joseph.stivers@jefferson.kyschools.us

Journalism Club

Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Journalism Club has published the first edition of The Greatness Gazette. Click here to peruse the first issue!

Parkland Trails Club

Our first hike of the year is scheduled for this Thursday, November 7th.  Students can check their Parkland Trails Google Classroom for more details.  Transportation home is required promptly at 3:45pm at Echo Trail.  

Modern Music Updates

Modern Music's website keeps you updated with the latest information and celebrations!

Willy Wonka Kids Updates

Check in with the Drama Club website for updates on the rehearsal schedule and more.

Athletic Forms

Your student athlete will not be able to participate in any activity (including practices) until they have completed the Echo Trail Athletics Physical Packet (ignore the school year -- it's still the same packet as last year). This includes the WHOLE packet. Use the cover sheet as a checklist to complete all required forms in order for your student athlete to be eligible to start their desired activity.

Thanks for your attention to this! We Expect greaT things from this Wolf Pack!
Kyle Carden, Athletic Director | kyle.carden@jefferson.kyschools.us
Twitter: @ETMS_WolfPack 

Athletic Schedule: 11/4- 11/9

Mon. 11/4

BB vs Newburg  @ Newberg

Nov.04 5:00 PM 6th Grade Boys

Nov.04 6:00 PM JV Girls

Nov.04 7:00 PM JV Boys

Wed. 11/6

BB vs Crosby  @ Echo Trail  **STUDENT NIGHT**

Nov.06 5:00 PM 6th Grade Boys

Nov.06 6:00 PM JV Girls

Nov.06 7:00 PM JV Boys

Fri. 11/8

Swim Meet @ Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center 6:00 PM

Weekly Wrap Up

Baseball Meet, Greet, and Swings

If you are interested in playing baseball this spring for Echo Trail, come join the baseball coaches at the Eastern High School indoor facility on 11/8, 11/15, and 11/22 starting at 6:00 pm. Coaches will be present to discuss the season, physical and athletic packets can be turned in if you have not done so already, and students can get some swings in while attending (bring your equipment).

If you have any questions please contact Coach Austin Dukes or Mr. Carden for details.

• Austin Dukes: austin.dukes@jefferson.kyschools.us 

Bus Transportation Update

At this point in the school year, we know the consistent number of students on each bus.  If a student needs to ride home with someone else, we will handle this on a case-by-case basis due to the availability of seats on each bus. 

The process will be:

• Both parents/guardians would send a note to school the morning of

• School Administrators will check to see if there is room on the bus

• If there is room, student will be able to ride

• If there is NOT room, student will NOT be able to ride and will need to go home their normal way

• A call will be made to let parents/guardians know if the transportation change is approved or not approved

Volunteer This School Year!

We'd love to have you participate in field trips and other volunteer opportunities. Head to the JCPS Volunteer page (Get Involved) and click Volunteer Talent Center to fill out a background check form. Background checks are kept on file with the district and are good for 5 years.

Weekly Newsletter

Our newsletter is sent out every Monday morning. Previous newsletters can be found on the top left side menu bar.

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