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Echo Trail Middle School Weekly Newsletter
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Welcome!
Welcome!
November 10, 2025
We have another ExciTing week ahead at ETMS! This week we have our Harvest Dance, Field Trips, Yearbook Cover Contest, and so much more!
If your student is interested in submitting their art work for our Yearbook Cover Contest, the deadline is Wednesday, November 12th.
PTSA Harvest Dance is this Thursday, November 13th. Students also have a "dress down day" following the Dress Down Guidelines regardless if they are attending the dance or not. However, if students do not follow the guidelines, they will not be able to participate in the next dress down.
Event Details:
When: Thursday, November 13th — After school until 4:00 PM
Tickets: $5 (Cash Only)
On Sale: November 7th–11th
Permission slips are available HERE or at school.
Our amazing PTSA is helping make this event possible and would love your support!
👉 Click here to sign up to volunteer on SignUpGenius
Also this week, the Naturewalk PTSA KONA Ice Prize will be held on Friday, November 14th during 6th period!
Please help us by reminding your students that all school expectations are to be followed during dismissal at the end of the day. While still in the school building, hoods, hats, headphones should not be on, and phones are put away until outside. We want to end the day on a positive note. It is causing unnecessary issues to end the day that we would like to avoid. As always, thank you for your partnership!
We look forward to another grEaT week with our students!
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 Policy 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
Important Information
& Upcoming Events
Important Information
& Upcoming Events
Rescheduled Field Trip to Eastern HS
Rescheduled Field Trip to Eastern HS
Team Loyalty Eastern HS Field Trip (that was originally scheduled for November 5) has been rescheduled for Nov. 13th. New Permission Slips were sent home and will need to be returned by Nov. 12th.
PTSA Reflections: I Belong! - Updated Deadline, Nov 12
PTSA Reflections: I Belong! - Updated Deadline, Nov 12
If your student was creating work for the PTSA Reflections competition, the deadline has been moved up to Wednesday, November 12, in order to give our judges time to review the work and submit our category winners to the District Competition.
If you are planning on Find out more about this year's theme and some helpful ways to get started on your project here.
Ready to jump in and make something? Here are the complete guidelines for each category.
Students have access to this intro slide deck in Google Classroom.
Deadline to enter is November 12th.
Email Mr. Etter, michael.etter@jefferson.kyschools.us, for more details and entry.
Yearbook Cover Contest Deadline, Nov 12
Yearbook Cover Contest Deadline, Nov 12
Calling all student artists!
This year's Yearbook theme is "Our Pack, Our Story" and we need student submissions for the front and back covers.
Deadline: November 12th
For details and how to get started, check out this slide deck!
Submissions should be physically turned in to Ms. Gofney, Room 126. Designs created digitally can be submitted here.
For questions, email Ms. Gofney, brittany.gofney@jefferson.kyschools.us
Harvest Dance - Nov.13th
Harvest Dance - Nov.13th
PTSA Presents... The Harvest Dance! 🍂
PTSA Presents... The Harvest Dance! 🍂
When: Thursday, November 13th — After School until 4:00 PM
Tickets: $5 (Cash Only)
Tickets On Sale: November 6th–11th
Get ready to celebrate the season with music, dancing, and fun at our first school dance of the year! Students can enjoy time with friends and make great memories as we kick off the fall festivities.
Our PTSA is looking for amazing parent volunteers to help make this event a success!
👉 Click here to sign up on SignUpGenius
Archery Interest Meeting, November 13
Archery Interest Meeting, November 13
We are having an archery parent meeting on Thursday, November 13th at 6PM in the Echo Trail Cafeteria.
Western High School, STEM Camp, Nov 15
Western High School, STEM Camp, Nov 15
The Western HS STEM Camp is on Saturday, November 15th from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. (8th graders only please, but families are encouraged to join us at noon)
There are two more school tour dates, which are November 12th and December 3rd, both from 9:30-10:30 A.M. (Students & Families)
Holiday Assistance Program Update
Holiday Assistance Program Update
We have 6 additional spots for our Holiday Assistance Program. Please click HERE to complete a Google Form by Thursday, November 20th. Be sure to complete a separate form for each child in your household who attends Echo Trail.
Before filling out the form, please read the information below so you understand how our Holiday Assistance Program works:
We will provide Holiday Gift Assistance for the first 6 families who complete the form.
If additional sponsorships become available, we may be able to support more families.
Families who are not among the first 6 will be placed on a wait list.
Our sponsors will focus on providing clothing items or other gift items that you list as priorities.
Shopping for the holidays? Link your Kroger Card to Help Echo Trail
Shopping for the holidays? Link your Kroger Card to Help Echo Trail
Shopping for holiday meals? Whenever you shop at Kroger and use your Kroger Card, you use can help Echo Trail!
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!
Counselor Corner
Counselor Corner
Wolf Pack 2nd Quarter Academics
Wolf Pack 2nd Quarter Academics
Take a moment to see what the Wolf Pack is learning in the second grading period. Reach out to your child's teacher with any questions.
HERO Student and Teacher Leaders
HERO Student and Teacher Leaders
Check out our HERO point leaders for last week!
Launching HERO!
Launching HERO!
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. 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:
November 20th - KONA ICE - Cash in 10 Points.
November 25th - Pizza social (pizza and music in the cafe’) - Cash in 30 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
7th Grade - Mr. Rul-lan
8th Grade - Ms. Wales
Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) - Mrs. Sanders
Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight
Clubs
Clubs
Welcome to Echo Trail Clubs!
Needing information on club meet times, sponsor contact info, or new to clubs in general?
Visit our Club page here for all the information you need!
Echoes of the Arts
Echoes of the Arts
Band Newsletter
Band Newsletter
Click here to read our November Newsletter.
Vision/Mission/Motto
Rolling Announcements
October Students of the Week
2025 JCPS All-County Band Students
2025 MSU Tri-State Honor Band Students
Howliday Arts Fest Flyer
Howliday Arts Fest Concert Letters
Modern Music Newsletter
Modern Music Newsletter
Click here to read our November Newsletter.
EXPLORE
EXPLORE
👀 Check out what's Happening in Explore this week...
👀 Check out what's Happening in Explore this week...
#chasEThecuriosity
8th grade High School Trips
Jeffersontown HS - Nov. 12th Team Dedication, Team Resilience, & Team Loyalty
👀 Team Loyalty Eastern HS Field Trip has been rescheduled for NOV 13 9:30-11am. New Permission Slips have gone home and are DUE NOV. 12th 👀
Team Dedication & Resilience visited Eastern and were able to See, Feel, Hear what High School was like. We are ExciTed to see their journey unfold as the first Wolfpack to move to High School.
7th Grade Engineering & Design Classes will be heading to Waterstep. Permission Slips have gone home
Quinn-Nov. 18th
Gulden-Nov. 19th
Metry-Nov. 21st
Our 7th Grade Business and Communications Students were able to visit JA Finance Park. Students were exposed to Budgeting Scenarios, Different jobs at Businesses, and Real World Simulations. Students have been working on understanding how finances can impact decisions.
Athletics
Athletics
This Week in Wolfpack Athletics...
Monday 11/10
6th/JV BB vs Hudson @ Echo Trail
6:00p 6th boys
7:00p JV Boys
Tuesday 11/11
Boys BB @ Shelby West
5:30p 6th Boys
6:30p 7th Boys
7:30p 8th Boys
Wednesday 11/12
Boys BB vs S. Oldham @ Echo trail
5:30p 6th Boys
6:30p 7th Boys
7:30p 8th Boys
Girls BB @ S. Oldham
5:30p 6th Girls
6:30p JV Girls
7:30p Varsity Girls
Thursday 11/13
Varsity BB @ Hudson @ Central HS
5:30p Girls
6:45p Boys
11/13 6:00p Archery Parent Meeting @ ET Cafe
Saturday 11/15
Cheer - Bluegrass Regionals @ Lexington
Echo Trail Athletic Department
Echo Trail Athletic Department
Subject: Important Student Attendance and Supervision Policy for the 2025-2026 Basketball Season
Subject: Important Student Attendance and Supervision Policy for the 2025-2026 Basketball Season
Dear Echo Trail Parents and Guardians,
We are incredibly excited for the start of the 2025-2026 basketball season! This year is especially significant as we launch our first-ever Varsity seasons for the Echo Trail Wolfpack. We look forward to seeing our entire community come out to support our teams and celebrate this exciting milestone in our school's athletic history.
Mandatory Supervision Policy
Mandatory Supervision Policy
As we anticipate a high volume of student spectators at our games with our growing enrollment, we must reinforce clear expectations for safety and behavior.
Reminder - All Echo Trail students attending basketball games must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Please note that this adult does not necessarily have to be the student's specific parent or guardian, but it must be an individual who is capable of and committed to supervising the student throughout the event. This adult is responsible for the student in the event of any personal or safety-related incident.
This policy is in place to ensure the safety of all students in our building and to remind everyone that the high standards and behavioral expectations we maintain during the school day carry through to all of our extracurricular events. Our goal is to provide a fun, safe, and positive atmosphere for all attendees.
Behavior and Consequences
Behavior and Consequences
We expect all student spectators to show respect for the facility, the officials, the players, and all other attendees, abiding by all established school-based rules and codes of conduct.
Any student who fails to meet these expectations or violates school rules while attending a game will be subject to disciplinary action. Furthermore, they will be evaluated for access to future athletic events for the remainder of the season. We appreciate your support in communicating the seriousness of these expectations to your student-athlete.
We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation in adhering to this important policy. We look forward to a successful and spirited season!
Sincerely,
Kyle Carden
Echo Trail Athletic Director
Archery Interest Meeting, November 13
Archery Interest Meeting, November 13
We are having an archery parent meeting on Thursday, November 13th at 6PM
in the Echo Trail Cafeteria.
PTSA
PTSA
We want to take a moment to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all of our wonderful sponsors who made our t-shirt a possibility this year! Our 3rd Annual Walkathon was a huge success!
We raised over $48,000 for the PTSA, and our families and sponsors are to thank for that!
We encourage our families to support the businesses that you see on the back of the Walkathon shirt!!
Thank you again for everything!!
Echo Trail PTSA
Volunteers Needed for Spring Festival
Volunteers Needed for Spring Festival
PTSA is looking for a few good volunteers to help plan our Spring Festival and to work with Ms. Brown on scheduling the Bookstore workers. Email us at echotrailptsa@gmail.com for more details (we won't make you sign on the dotted line just yet!)
Please consider volunteering - it's a great way to get to know other families and our school admin, plus you help make a great year for our kids! 💙💚
Reminders
Reminders
We would love for you to sign up for a PTSA Membership.
--> You can join the Echo Trail PTSA here!
Does your student have spirit wear or school uniforms that no longer fit? Or maybe apparel from a previous grade-level team that your student is no longer on? PTSA is partnering with the FRC to replenish clothing for students and families in need. You can bring donations to the front office or email PTSA to make other arrangements.
Any questions about PTSA, feel free to email echotrailptsa@gmail.com
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed
We will need volunteers throughout the school year. Please fill out this form so we can have you on our volunteer email list.
Bookstore needs help during lunches!
Your Echo Trail Bookstore will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunches! Hours are 10am-noon.
Students may ask to stop by and purchase spirit wear items during these times. We accept card, check (made out to Echo Trail PTSA) and cash. Parents may sign in to the office for a visitors pass to shop as well during these hours.
If you'd like to volunteer during these times, the bookstore chair will walk you through how it works.
--> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ADA82EA5FDC34-58162520-etms
Repeat Information
Repeat Information
Jefferson County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity
Jefferson County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity
Weekly Newsletter
Weekly Newsletter
Errors? Omissions? If something is missing or needs to be corrected, please email Michael Etter, michael.etter@jefferson.kyschools.us.
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