Echo Trail Middle School Weekly Newsletter

Welcome!

November 18th, 2024

Hello Wolf Pack Families!

I would like to invite our Wolfpack families to honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Kaylee Salamon, one of our beloved teachers who we lost too soon. Please see details below:

We are entering our FINAL week of our Holiday Assistance Food and Product Drive partnering with our GSA club! We currently have 443 items that have been donated! Students can bring in the following items below to earn points towards their first period class. The 6th and 7th grade 1st period class with the most items will win a donut party! Deadline is 11/22/24.

Thank you for a wonderful official launch of our Weapons Detection System. Our district support was extremely complimentary of our systems and students. We appreciate your continued partnership with this as we ensure our students have a smooth start to the day.

Thank you to Mrs. Roe and all of the PTSA Board members and volunteers who made the Harvest Dance a grEaT success for our students. They had a blast!

We have seen an increase in students saying things to one another as a “joke” but involving threatening language. Please review this handbook with your student and remind them of the seriousness of the words they choose. Our staff, JCPS Police, and others will always be vigilant and take any reported threat against our school seriously. Thank you in advance for supporting our students together with the words they use.

Recent Wolfpack Celebrations:

Echo Trail Middle School was awarded the American Architecture 2024 Award!
Congratulations to our students who participated in KYA and received the following recognitions: Bill signed into Law, Bill endorsed by Lt. Governor, Premier Delegation, Outstanding Bluegrass Bill, Marley S- Outstanding Delegate, and Kaleah T- Outstanding Speaker!
Congratulations to our Future Problem Solving team. They earned 2nd place at the last competition, beating Lassiter, JCTMS, and Ramsey.
Congratulations to Hadley Mckee, Layla Lucas, Mark Stevens Jr., and Colin Gasaway on being named 2024 KTCCCA Cross Country All-State Award Winners.
Echo Trail Swim Team finishes 8th as a team overall at the JCPS Championship! Way to go Coach, Herndon!
Congratulations to Noah and Cannon on their FIRST catches of the season during our Fishing Club!

Save the Date(s) and Other Important Information:

Echo Trail Family Calendar : This is a living document that will be updated as needed. We wanted to give you a snapshot of what to expect each month.
Uniform Written Guidance and Uniform Slide Deck (visuals) :
- Please be mindful of skirt length
- Full-zip jackets are to be removed for the day
- Uniform Approved hoodies can only be worn on Friday
EDULOG Parent Information

#ExpectgreaTness

Dr. Ammerman, Principal

Twitter: @KaraJo_Ammerman

Counselor's Corner

Wolf Pack Academics

Check out what our Wolf Pack is learning about in English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies this grading period. Click here to view!

HERO INCENTIVES

What is HERO?

HERO is our platform to recognize and reward students for positive actions and behaviors. Students are able to earn points throughout the week for demonstrating the G.R.E.A.T. Pillars of Success.

G - Growth Mindset

R - Ready and Responsible

E - Enthusiastic Attitude

A - Actively Participate

T - Treat yourself and others with kindness

Lanyards: Each student received an Echo Trail Lanyard with their school ID. Expectation is students MUST have their school ID and lanyard with them each day in order to earn points. IDs are used to award points and scan for lunch numbers. In the event, students will need to replace their lanyard, ID and/or plastic ID holder, they can redeem points to do so.

Celebrations: HERO recognitions will take place weekly, monthly and quarterly to celebrate our top HERO earners and staff members who reward points.

Upcoming Incentives:

Nov. 22nd - Cash in 25 Points to attend participate in a Pizza/Dance Party

HERO Student and Teacher Leaders

Check out our HERO point leaders for last week!

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

Important Information & Upcoming Events

Immunization Forms

If you have updated immunization forms, please send those to the nurse's office. You may email them to the school at echotrailmiddle_reginfo@jefferson.kyschools.us, text or fax them to 502-485-8398.

PTSA Bookstore

The PTSA is now settled in their permanent location near the front office. Students can purchase uniform-approved apparel and more during their open hours.

Spirit Wear from BSN Returns

The PTSA Bookstore is unable to return, exchange or refund any items purchased from BSN. That is a separate company and they are not responsible for purchases with BSN.

Overdue Library Books

Please check at home for any library books that may be overdue and remind your students to check their lockers as well!

Yearbook Photo Submissions

Do you have some grEaT photos from Echo Trail events? Submit them for consideration to be included in the 2024-25 Yearbook!

Click the photo or this link. Access Code: wolves24

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

Holiday Assistance Program

Starting November 1, we'll be collecting items for our Holiday Assistance Program. Check out the list and see where you can help!

Our school, with collaboration with GSA, is kicking off our Holiday Food and Product Drive. The food listed in the flyer will be provided to families in need over the holiday season, and the products collected will be donated to Sweet Evening Breeze who assist LGBTQIA+ homeless teenagers.

There will be boxes in the den area for students to drop off items during the month of November! The two winning 1st period classes will win a prize. The flyer with the specific items is attached.

Holiday Drive Totals as of today!

Donate Your Recyclables

6th grade Consumer Science students will be designing/inventing something to enhance safety and prevent accidents/dangerous situations. We are in need of clean, recyclables. All recyclables should be brought to room 230 (Boone) or room 222 (Barnsfather).

Things like... newspaper, magazines, tissue paper, empty paper towel/toilet paper rolls, empty (but clean) food containers...or just anything that you think a student could use to help their imagination come to life. Please no glass, aluminum, or anything sharp.

Winter Spirit Wear Store

Store closes Sunday, Nov 24, 11:59pm!

Check out the Echo Trail spirit wear selection we have for the cold months ahead of us!

Click here to view and order: Echo Trail Winter 2024 Spirit Wear Shop

Email joe@bestinshowbranded.com with questions.

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

Celebrations

Weekly Student Spotlight

Each team of teachers will select only one student per week. These students have demonstrated what it means to be G.R.E.A.T. at Echo Trail based upon our school-wide expectations.

Congratulations!

Fishing Club Celebration

Echo Trail on Facebook

Follow Echo Trail Middle on Facebook for updates and celebrations!

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Follow Echo Trail Middle on X for updates and celebrations!

Echo Trail PTSA

Class Act Heroes of Education

Please vote for Echo Trail Middle School on the Class Act link! Last year we earned $3500 and this year we are already up to $2000!!

Visit heroesofeducation.org/schools/echo-trail-middle-school and make an impact on our school!

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!

Echo Trail Clubs

New to Clubs?

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

Reminders for Picking Up After Clubs

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!

Highlights video from 2024

Echo Trail Bowling League Informational Night

Join us for our informational night on Monday, December 2, 2024 7pm in the Band Room at Echo Trail Middle School! No experience is required and this is open to all students. No JCPS sports physical is required. Please plan ahead the following in preparation for this meeting:

$75 fee/student (cash or check made payable to Echo Trail Middle School). MySchoolBucks will also be an option this night.
Students will need to sign up for a team of 4.
Ready to complete forms in order to participate.

Important Information about the Bowling League

Bowling will begin Friday, January 3rd after school at Ten Pin Lanes in St. Matthews.
League Days are every Friday and the season is 6 weeks long.
Transportation to the bowling alley is not provided. Parents must pick-up their students promptly after school at 2:25pm and drive to Ten Pin Lanes.
Carpooling is highly encouraged and is suggested to be per team (4 students).
League Days end at 3:45pm. Transportation home is not provided.
If your student does not have a team of 4, we will pair up students as best as possible so all students can participate.
Although we do not compete against other schools, we do track stats for each bowler and each team. We award 1st, 2nd, 3rd place for Boys and Girls at the end of the season.
No practices are required outside of the league days but encouraged for those on their own time.
Parent volunteers are welcome to participate but required a background check on file and clearance from the coach.

For questions, please email Mr. Stivers at joseph.stivers@jefferson.kyschools.us

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

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Christmas Party

Our last meeting of this semester will be on Wednesday, December 18. At this meeting, we plan to celebrate Christmas by sharing the Christmas story, have some games, and share donuts with those in attendance. We are in need of 10 families to purchase 1 dozen glazed donuts from Krispy Kreme. If you can help, please click here to sign up!

For questions, please contact 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!

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.

Wolf Pack Athletics

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: 11/18- 11/23

Tuesday 11/19

BB vs Myzeek @ Myzeek

5:00 PM - JV Boys

6:00 PM - 6th Grade Boys

7:00 PM - JV Girls

Wednesday 11/20 - Salamon's Squad Game (See Information above in newsletter)

BB vs Oldham Co @ Echo Trail

5:00 PM - 6th Grade Boys

6:00 PM - 7th Grade Boys

7:00 PM - 8th Grade Boys

Weekly Wrap Up

Boys and Girls Basketball take care of business at home against Moore MS

The Wolfpack welcomed Moore MS to our home floor on Tuesday, and all three teams did not disappoint. The Wolfpack walked away with another 3-0 night moving all three teams to a record of 3-1.

Next up the Wolves will Travel to Meyzeek on Tuesday, before returning home to host Oldham Co. MS on Wednesday.

Wednesday's game will be in honor of our very own Coach Kaylee Salamon to honor her life and her lasting effect she had on our staff and students. Please wear your purple to show your support and how strong our Salamon Squad is.

Echo Trail Swim moves up in the ranks this year at JCPS Swim Championships.

After starting our swim program last year, the Echo Trail swimmers came out and made a statement in year two. With PR's in both individual events and team relays, the Wolfpack ended the season finishing 8th overall in the JCPS Swim Championship meet.

The Boys fought and finished 10th in the boys division, and the girls showed just how strong they can be by finishing 4th in the girls division.

Congratulations on another GREAT season for our swim team, and Thank You to Coach Erin Herndon.

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 11/22 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

Calling All Wrestlers

If you are interested in wrestling, Eastern HS will be hosting youth wrestling clinics. Please see the flyer attached and follow the QR code for more information.

Eastern is also looking for 7th grade participants that have interest in wrestling at the high school level. Please contact Coach Ren Pittman for more information.

Ren Pittman - ren.pittman@jefferson.kyschools.us

Repeat Information

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.

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