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Echo Trail Middle School Weekly Newsletter
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Welcome!
Welcome!
May 5, 2025
Hello Wolf Pack Families!
This week, we start our KSA Testing. Please reference this letter sent out earlier with all of the testing information. Last week, we also reviewed the following slide deck with our students to set them up for success! We are confident in our students' abilities to demonstrate how grEaT our Wolf Pack is.
Thank you to our PTSA and our ETMS community for showing our teachers so much kindness during Teacher Appreciation Week. It was a wonderful week and we are ready for a grEaT one ahead!
Recent Celebrations:
Athletics
Loren G qualified for the State Track & Field Championship in the Shot Put!
Aiden S and Randy P are ETMS’s Athletes of the Year for JCPS
7th Grade Explore Showcase Students:
Business & Communications-Nia H., Gavin H., Griffin M., Ava N., Karsen T., Elizabeth N.
Consumer Science-Ashrita V., Shyanne R., Kayla G., Will T.
Engineering & Design-Beckett P., Ashka P., Siddharth T., Matthew S., Bailey T.
See how a partnership between Eastern High School's teaching pathway and seventh-graders at Echo Trail Middle School helps students at both schools. Check it out here: VIDEO
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
25-26 Elevate Selection
25-26 Elevate Selection
On May 6th, students will have the opportunity to select their Elevate (Special Area/Related Arts) option(s) for the 25-26 school year with their team teacher. Your child will take English, Math, Social Studies, and Science in addition to Elevate and an Explore Pathway course.
Review the following options below with your student(s) in order to make their selection on Tuesday, May 6th. We will do our best to honor their request in either the first, second, third or fourth 9-week rotation of Elevate. When you are selecting your choices, please remember that depending on the Elevate class, it can be offered in the following time frames: 9-weeks,18-Weeks (Semester) or a year long class.
Elevate Course Rotations:
Elevate classes are:
9 weeks = Students will select FOUR (4) Elevate courses to take during the school year.
18-Weeks (Semester) = Students will select their semester options AND TWO (2) additional 9 week courses.
Year long = Students will be enrolled in 1 year long class for the school year.
Course Selections:
2025 - 2026 Math Placement Assessments
2025 - 2026 Math Placement Assessments
The Math Department will conduct a math placement test for students on May 14th. Please refer to the letters below for more information regarding the math placement assessment for 6th and 7th grades.
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.
HERO Student and Teacher Leaders
HERO Student and Teacher Leaders
Check out our HERO point leaders for last week!
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
All 6th Grade 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. Thank you for your partnership in supporting your students in making the best decision for them!
Each Student will Defend their Pathway Choice over the next 3 weeks. During this time students will be working hard to explain, defend and reflect on which pathway is right for them. The Pathway Defense will require a Parent/Guardian Signature as part of the requirement. The Pathway Defense is part of the End of Year Contract as well.
7th Grade
7th Grade
Business & Communication -Video Podcasts/Interviews
Consumer Science -Food Recipes/Food Design
Engineering & Design - Automaton Creations, TinkerCAD Design 3D Pieces, Makerbot 3D Printing
🎉 7th Grade Showcase Students 🎉
🎉 7th Grade Showcase Students 🎉
These 7th grade Students were selected to Showcase their Pathways for 6th Graders to gather more information about what 7th grade will be like for each pathway
Business & Communications
Nia Haile, Gavin Howard, Griffin McClesky, Ava Nagelkirk, Karsen Taylor, Elizabeth Newton
Consumer Science
Ashrita Vaddicharla, Shyanne Reed, Kayla Gloeckler, Will Turner
Engineering & Design
Beckett Petkovic, Ashka Patel, Siddharth Tarigopula, Matthew Stearns, Bailey Taylor
Important Information & Upcoming Events
Important Information & Upcoming Events
Spring Arts Fest, May 15th
Spring Arts Fest, May 15th
Be sure to join us for a wonderful evening of the Arts!
Our extremely talented kids will be on full display starting at 4:30pm. Be sure to check out the schedule, enjoy live movie, theater, visual art and delicious food!
See you there!
Game, Play and Eat at Main Event to Support Echo Trail!
Game, Play and Eat at Main Event to Support Echo Trail!
Echo Trail Middle School Athletics
May 14th, 2025, at 5:00pm – 8:00pm
12500 Sycamore Station Place, Louisville, KY 40299
20% of all proceeds go to support our athletics!
Library Book Returns
Library Book Returns
All library books need to be turned in May 1st, 2025.
Summer Sports Camps
Summer Sports Camps
Be sure to check out all the Summer Sports Camp information down below in our Athletics section. Local high schools and organizations are providing skill camps for Basketball, Football, Dance, Volleyball, Baseball, Running, Baseball and more!
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 April 28 - May 1
Weekly Student Spotlight
Weekly Student Spotlight
Congratulations on demonstrating what it means to be G.R.E.A.T. at Echo Trail!
Week of May 5 - May 9
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
Meet your 2025-26 PTSA Board, as voted in at our general board meeting on Friday, April 11.
You will notice we are still looking for a Chair or Co-Chairs for our Bookstore, Nature Walk, and Spring Festival. If you've ever thought about getting involved in your child's school, the PTSA is a fun and supportive way to make a difference and get to know admin and other parents! We hope you'll consider joining us!
Email Melissa at mroe76@yahoo.com for more info.
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
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: 5/5 - 5/10
Athletic Schedule: 5/5 - 5/10
Mon 5/5
Echo Trail VB @ ET
5:30pm 6th Girls vs Grace James
6:30pm Boys vs Noe
5:30pm JVB Soc vs Hudson @ Iroquois (Visitor)
4:30pm JCPS Track Meet @ Norton Complex
Tues 5/6
5:30pm JVG Soc vs Highland @ Highland (Visitor)
Girls FFB @ PRP
4:45pm ET vs Olmsted So (Field 2)
6:25pm ET vs Highland (Field 2)
6:00pm SB vs S. End Catholic @ Ballard HS (Playoffs)
7:30pm 6th BSB vs Crosby @ Fairdale LL Field (Visitor)
Wed 5/7
Echo Trail VB v Ramsey @ ET
5:30pm 6th Girls
6:30pm Boys
BSoc vs Highland @ Highland (Home)
5:30pm JVB
6:45pm VB
5:45pm Eastern HS track Meet @ EHS
Thurs 5/8
Boys FFB @ Moore
4:45pm ET vs Crosby (Field 2)
7:15pm ET vs Lassiter (Field 1)
5:30pm JVG Soc vs Olmsted @ Iriquois HS (Visitor)
5:50pm JV BSB vs Farnsley @ Lyndon LL Fields
Sat 5/10
10:00am T&F Mustang Stampede @ N. Oldham HS
Weekly Wrap Up
Check out Summer Camp Opportunities at Eastern HS
Check out Summer Camp Opportunities at Eastern HS
Eastern High School will be hosting different athletic summer camps throughout the summer. Please see the flier provided and take a look at the link provided for more information.
EASTERN HS SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
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
Update School Calendar
Update School Calendar
Jefferson County Public Schools students will have one day added to the 2024-25 academic calendar after the district's board voted to extend the school year, due to the series of cancellations caused by severe weather in January. The new last day of school will now be Friday, May 23, just ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
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.
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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 Equal Opportunity Policies
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