Wolf Pack Weekly
Echo Trail Middle School Weekly Newsletter
Embedded Files
Welcome!
Welcome!
March 24, 2025
Hello Wolf Pack Families!
We have 4 amazing days before Spring Break. There is no school for students starting Friday, March 28th-Friday, April 4th. We will welcome students back on April 7th.
Join me in celebrating our amazing Librarian, Ms. Ward, as it is Librarian Appreciation Day on 3/27. We certainly appreciate all she does for our Wolf Pack!
Thursday, 3/27, we will be having our Spring Pictures and this will be a school-wide dress down day following the guidelines. ONLY students who have pre-paid for pictures will be allowed to have pictures taken.
As we are preparing for our last round of MAP Testing, students will be setting goals on 3/24 and 3/25. Take an opportunity and ask your students what their goals will be for the Reading and Math sections. Students will take the Reading section on April 8th and the Math section on April 10th. Our PTSA will be offering a reward to all students who grow from the winter to spring MAP!
Thursday, March 27th, we will be hosting our annual staff versus students competition including Quick Recall and a basketball game! Students will need to cash in 75 HERO points and meet our GREAT Pillars of success academic/behavior expectations to attend.
Change Wars Kick Off - during the days between 3/24-4/11, students can bring in change to make sure their favorite staff member receives a pie in the face at our Spring Festival! Want to be the person who gets to pie the staff member? During our silent auction, 4/11, you can enter to win! The following staff members will be participating: Dr. Ammerman, Mr. Rowland, Mr. Cambron, Ms. Thomas, Mrs. Herndon, Mrs. Dawson, Mr. Close, and Mr. Rul-lan.
Thank you for helping make us Back to Back Leaders and Winners for the Middle School Zone with the highest % of responses for the Comprehensive School Survey!
Shout out to our wonderful PTSA and admin team for putting together a fun 2nd birthday party celebration for our mascot Greatie!
Coming Soon!
Coming Soon!
Student Led Fundraiser
2 of our 6th grade students who have received support from Norton Children’s Hospital will be conducting a TOY Fundraiser!
When- 4/8-4/18
What- Norton Hospital Toy Drive Collection
The winning HOMEROOM’s for 6th and 7th grades will receive an ice cream bar party!
Cereal Drive Competition
April 14th-18th
Parent Volunteers in the gym (arrival) to collect boxes
Reward Levels
30 boxes (class total) = level 1: Earning Dress Down Day (on Friday 4/18)
60 boxes (class total) = level 2: 20 HERO Points
90 boxes (class total) = level 3: Cafe Social Time
1,000 boxes (school goal): Dr. Ammerman will be duct taped to a wall during lunch (4/18/25)
Explore Program, Exciting Updates!
Explore Program, Exciting Updates!
Charger Day - What a HUGE Success with JTown High School. Students were exposed and got to experience all the grEaT things they have to offer our students. It is just a small glimpse into their 3 Academies, Build and Design, Allied Health and Business. Check out the photos from that day here and a News Article from Academies of Louisville Alliance here
What is happening now…
6th Graders will rotate through all 3 pathways (one every 2 weeks) before completing their Pathway Defense.
7th Graders will be beginning their Showcase this week. Each student will complete a Showcase and exhibit of their learning through their Pathways. After Spring Break, the Best Showcases will be put on Display (Science Fair Style) in the Multi-Purpose Room. 6th Graders will get an opportunity to see what Pathways have to offer them as 7th Graders.
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
#ExpectgreaTness
Dr. Ammerman, Principal
Twitter: @KaraJo_Ammerman
Counselor's Corner
Counselor's Corner
HERO Student and Teacher Leaders
HERO Student and Teacher Leaders
Check out our HERO point leaders for last week!
HERO INCENTIVES
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.
Counseling Request Form
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
EXPLORE
EXPLORE
👀 Check out what's Happening in Explore this week...
👀 Check out what's Happening in Explore this week...
6th Grade
6th Grade
Business & Communication Consumer Science Engineering & Design - All 6th Graders will begin the last term rotating through all 3 Explore Classes. Each Rotation will be 2 weeks long, culminating with a 3 week period where students will complete their Pathway Selection and their Pathway Defense. Students will start the process of selecting their Explore Pathway. The Explore Pathway is a two year commitment and will consist of a year-long course in each of their 7th and 8th grade years. It is important that students select their pathway based on interest and not on friends or teachers. Schedule changes will not be possible once the selections happen. We have been talking with students about this but wanted to also make sure we communicated with families as we begin this process. More information will be coming soon. Thank you for your partnership in supporting your students in making the best decision for them!
7th Grade
7th Grade
Business & Communication - 7th Grade Showcase
Consumer Science - 7th Grade Showcase
Engineering & Design - 7th Grade Showcase
Important Information & Upcoming Events
Important Information & Upcoming Events
Spring Picture Day
Spring Picture Day
Picture Day is coming up on 03/27/2025! You must pre-order for your child's photograph to be taken. Flyers were handed out to students on March 17th. You can pre-order on the website at
Online ordering closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before Picture Day.
Pre-order here: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/93587RF
Order code is: 93587RF
Photo Contest: Ripple Effects
Photo Contest: Ripple Effects
Ripple Effects: Exploring Water in Louisville Photo Contest invites all K-12 students in the Louisville area to capture images of what water means to them. What is most beautiful about water in our community? What water-related problems do we need to address? How do we use, recreate in, and interact with water?
The Ripple Effects Photo Contest is open to all residents in the Kentuckiana area, including counties on both sides of the Ohio River. Cash prizes for 1st ($100), 2nd ($75), 3rd ($50), and honorable mention ($25) will be awarded for the best photographs in the following age categories: kindergarten through 2nd grade; 3rd through 5th grade, middle school, and high school.
Photo submissions are due by May 18 (one photo per student).
More information can be found here: lfpl.org/rippleeffectscontest
Ripple Effects Workshop, Thursday @ Beckley Creek
Ripple Effects Workshop, Thursday @ Beckley Creek
Kids and families are invited to participate in one of these free photography workshops being offered in conjunction with the annual Ripple Effects Student Photo Contest. Presented by local professional photographers, workshops include a short visual presentation explaining the Ripple Effects contest and the basics of photography, followed by a trip outside to photograph the surroundings.
March 27, 2025, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Parklands of Floyds Fork, Welcome & Education Center
1421 Beckley Creek Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40245
Space is limited. Registration required - https://bit.ly/2025RippleWorkshop
Dental Screenings
Dental Screenings
The dentist is coming to school April 10th and 11th. You may sign your child up by visiting www.myschooldentist.com.
Please submit your request by April 1st.
Upcoming MAP Testing
Upcoming MAP Testing
Spring MAP Testing will be after Spring Break. Please encourage your student to do their best on these tests.
Tuesday, April 8 - MAP Reading
Thursday, April 10 - MAP Math
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon Discount
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon Discount
Hey Wolf Pack Family!
Are you ready for an exciting and rewarding challenge? Start your 2025 off with a growth mindset and sign up for the Kentucky Derby miniMarathon or Marathon!
Use the code Echo2025 and save 10% on race registration.
Contact Ms. Boone, kristen.boone@jefferson.kyschools.us, with any questions you may have.
Register here: derbyfestivalmarathon.com
Celebrations
Celebrations
Weekly Student Spotlight
Weekly Student Spotlight
Congratulations on demonstrating what it means to be G.R.E.A.T. at Echo Trail!
Week of March 17-21
Weekly Student Spotlight
Weekly Student Spotlight
Congratulations on demonstrating what it means to be G.R.E.A.T. at Echo Trail!
Week of March 24-28
2025 6th Grade All-County Nominated Band
2025 6th Grade All-County Nominated Band
Echo Trail on Facebook
Echo Trail on Facebook
Follow Echo Trail Middle on Facebook for updates and celebrations!
Echo Trail on X
Echo Trail on X
Follow Echo Trail Middle on X for updates and celebrations!
Echo Trail PTSA
Echo Trail PTSA
PTSA Spring Festival Updates
PTSA Spring Festival Updates
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed
We need your help to make the 2nd Annual Spring Festival a success! Please sign up if you can!
Use this SignUp Genius to volunteer!
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go
The Spring Festival is going to be an absolute blast, but to make it the very best it can be for all students, check out this valuable information before heading to the party!
Slides below not loading? Click here to view.
Class Act Heroes of Education
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!
Echo Trail Clubs
Echo Trail Clubs
New to 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 Students After Clubs
Reminders for Picking Up Students After Clubs
We are so thankful to have so many students engaged with after school activities! With that, we have a lot of students who need to get picked up all at the same time, creating congestion in the parking lot.
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 for all waiting cars.
Additionally, we highly recommend that you park in a parking space to wait for your student. If you choose to park, you may slowly and carefully drive around cars that are waiting in line to get to a parking spot.
Because some clubs are released later than others, parking will allow more cars into the waiting area.
Thanks for your help in this matter!
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
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
Modern Music Updates
Modern Music Updates
Modern Music's website keeps you updated with the latest information and celebrations!
Willy Wonka Kids Updates
Willy Wonka Kids Updates
Check in with the Drama Club website for updates on the rehearsal schedule and more.
Wolf Pack Athletics
Wolf Pack Athletics
Athletic Forms
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:
Athletic Schedule:
Mon 3/24
5:30p JVB Soc vs Hudson @ Iroquois (Visitor)
Tue 3/25
4:30p T&F JCPS Week 1 @ PRP HS (Re-Schedule)
5:30p JVG Soc vs Highland @ Kammerer (Home)
5:50p 6th BSB vs Crosby @ Fairdale (Home)
7:30p SB vs Farnsley @ PRP HS (Visitor)
Wed 3/26
BSoc vs Westport @ Westport (Visitor)
5:30p JVB
6:45p VB
7:30p JV BSB vs Stuart @ Fairdale (Home)
7:50p SB vs Comm Catholic @ Fern Creek HS (Home)
Thur 3/27
4:30p T&F JCPS Week 2 @ PRP HS
5:50p 6th BSB vs Southend Cath @ Crosby Park #4 (Visitor)
Weekly Wrap Up
Girls Lacrosse On the Field
Girls Lacrosse On the Field
Echo Trail Girls Lacrosse took the field in the Sacred Heart 7v7 league. They took on KCD Gold. They Continue to look to build on their experience this year each time they take the field.
JV Baseball Starts Off Hot
JV Baseball Starts Off Hot
Wolfpack baseball took the field last Monday to start the season. The Pack showed dominance on the mound and at the plate by posting a 17-0 score against Highland.
JV looks for another dominant performance this week against Stuart. The 6th grade team looks to get started on Tuesday as they will take the field for the first time, and then again Thursday.
Softball Starts the Season 1-1
Softball Starts the Season 1-1
The Softball Lady Wolves started their season last week with two games. They collected a 1-1 record by beating Westport, but losing to Johnson MS. Softball looks to bounce back with a pair of games again this week.
Announcements
Spring Sports Information
Spring Sports Information
Coaches & Contacts
Coaches & Contacts
Baseball
Contact: austin.dukes@jefferson.kyschools.us
Head Coaches: Austin Dukes and Jonathan Moore
Softball
Contact: laceyncrawford44@gmail.com
Head Coach: Lacey Crawford
6th Grade Girls Volleyball
Contact: rachael.johnson@jefferson.kyschools.us
Head Coach: Rachael Johnston
Boys Volleyball
Contact: adrobe33@gmail.com
Coach - Aaron Roberson
Boys Soccer (JV/V)
Contacts: kylefertig@bellsouth.net or coachclhbanker@gmail.com
Head Coach: Kyle Fertig
JV Head Coach: Jason Shearn
Girls Soccer
Contacts: tgrau2809@yahoo.com
Head Coach: Tal Grau
Girls Lacrosse
Contact: cassidyyclarkk22@gmail.com
Head Coach: Cassidy Clark
Track & Field
Contact: william.jacoby@jefferson.kyschools.us
Head Coach: Wil Jacoby
Flag Football Boys & Girls
Contact: dexter.bowden@jefferson.kyschools.us
Head Coach: Dex Bowden
Boys Lacrosse
Coach Tank: vernon.williams@jefferson.kyschools.us
Contact: don.parr@jefferson.kyschools.us
Repeat Information
Repeat Information
Absent Notes
Absent Notes
Please send absence notes to echotrailmiddle_reginfo@jefferson.kyschools.us.
Breakfast & Lunch Menu
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
Immunization Forms
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.
Volunteer This School Year!
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
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.
JCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Page updated
Report abuse