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Echo Trail Middle School Weekly Newsletter
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Welcome!
Welcome!
December 8, 2025
Hello Wolf Pack Families!
Most of our students have completed their MAP assessments in Reading and Math. We will now discuss next steps and celebrations! We are proud of the growth we have seen since the Fall MAP window!
Congratulations to our Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball Teams both being invited to our 1st Jr. King/Queen of the Bluegrass Tournament!
Science Olympiad Teams had their first competition of the season, congratulations to the following students who placed in their events:
Nikhita B and Dhriti M- 3rd in Write, Do It
Satviki B and Anuhya K- 3rd place in Meteorology
Siddharth T- 3rd place in Boomilever
ETMS Wolf Pack Dance Team placed 2nd in Jazz and 2nd in Hip Hop at the DuPont Manual Dance Classic Competition.
The 6th Grade Quick Recall Team placed 1st in the Quick Recall and overall in the 6th grade showcase this weekend!
Our student leaders had a grEaT week at the KYA Conference! We received Premier delegation status, 2 of our Commonwealth bills were signed into law by the governor, 1 Bluegrass bill passed by the house, Claire B. was awarded outstanding delegate, and Ava C. was elected as President of the Senate!
Once again, our students are doing grEaT things in and outside of the classroom!
Starting this week:
The Book Fair is open this week in our Library. This is our library’s only fundraiser. Thank you in advance for your support.
PTSA Jolly Grams go on sale for $1 from 12/8-12/12 during lunch and will be delivered 12/17.
As we head into December, these weeks will go fast. Below is a preview of what we have in store!
December 2025
2-12 - Scholastic Book Fair Window
8-12 - PTSA Holiday Grams (Delivered 12/17)
16 - Howliday Arts Fest- Band 6th Grade 6pm, 7th/8th Grade 7pm
17 - Howliday Arts Fest- Choir 6 pm Modern Music 7:15pm
18 & 19 - Winter Midterms
18th- 1st, 3rd, and 5th periods
19th- 2nd, 4th, and 6th periods
19 - End of Term 2
22-31 - Winter Break - NO School
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
Students Interested in Joining KUNA
Students Interested in Joining KUNA
If you are NOT currently a part of Student Y but would like to participate in the Kentucky United Nations Assembly (KUNA), have your parent/guardian fill out this form by Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The fee to join Student Y is $20. The cost to attend the KUNA conference is $290 (there is a scholarship you can apply for).
You can fill out the interest form to join here.
Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair
Our Book Fair is currently going on through Friday, December 12!
Do you need to create an eWallet for your student? Head here for easy set up.
Counselor Corner
Counselor Corner
HERO Student and Teacher Leaders
HERO Student and Teacher Leaders
Check out our HERO point leaders for last week!
HERO!
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!
Missed the Bowling Informational? No problem!
Click here to read our 2025/26 Handbook
Click here to register your student and click here to pay the $75 fee
Forms and fees are due to Mr. Stivers, Room 132, by 12/19!
Echoes of the Arts
Echoes of the Arts
Band Newsletter
Band Newsletter
Click here to read our December Newsletter which includes
Vision/Mission/Motto
Rolling Announcements
November Students of the Week
Echo Trail Veterans Program
InstaRaise Celebration
2025 JCPS All-County Celebration
Howliday Arts Fest Flyer & Parent Letter (Parent letter due 12/1)
2026 KMEA All-State Information
Practice Log Tracking
Holiday Cheer Tour Chaperones Needed & Permission Slip Due 12/1
Winter Exam Information
Annual Holiday Party
World's Finest Chocolate Information
8th Grade Gatlinburg Trip Information & Reminders
Eastern High School Shadow Night Information
2025/26 Band Calendar
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
Explore Winter Survey window has opened. Students will be taking the 10 question survey about Explore during their Explore class in the next several weeks. Below is what our students are saying about Explore.
🌟 Explore Program Success: What You Told Us!
School Environment & Belonging
You feel cared for and supported! A huge 96.2% of you agreed that your school provides a caring and supportive environment.
You feel connected! Over 9 out of 10 students 91.4% reported a strong sense of belonging to the school environment.
Career Exploration
You're ready for the future! A large majority 84.3% of you are interested or very interested in learning about different careers and future job opportunities.
Explore Classrooms & Program Impact
Your classrooms are up-to-date! Nearly all students 97% agreed that their Explore Classrooms have up-to-date materials and equipment.
You believe in the program! Most of you 67% believe the Explore program will help prepare you for your future.
Athletics
Athletics
Calling All Girls Interested Echo Trail Soccer...
Calling All Girls Interested Echo Trail Soccer...
If you are interested in prepping for the upcoming 2026 spring girls soccer season, there will be group conditioning and training sessions starting this coming week. If you are interested, contact Tal Grau (Girls Head Coach) for more information. These sessions are off campus and totally optional.
Coach Grau email - tgrau2809@yahoo.com
This Week in Wolfpack Athletics...
Monday 12/8
6th/JV BB vs Westport @ ET
5:00p 6th boys
6:00p JV Girls
7:00p JV Boys
Tuesday 12/9
Varsity BB vs Farnsley @ ET
6:00p Girls
7:00p Boys
Thurs 12/11
Varsity BB @ Westport
5:00p Girls
6:00p Boys
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
PTSA
PTSA
PTSA Needs You!
PTSA Needs You!
Big thanks to Kevin Gabbert, who has stepped up as Spring Festival Chair! 🥳 We now need committee members to help make the festival a success! Join us now and meet other parents and admin and have input and FUN with this annual spring event! The festival is set for March 27.
Additionally, we are still looking for Bookstore Co-chairs to spend some time with our awesome current chair, Aidan Brown, learning all things about how things operate. If we don't find someone willing to take over next year, we may end up without a Bookstore! PLEASE HELP!
To volunteer for either committee, or just to get more info, please email echotrailptsa@gmail.com. 💙💚
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
We want to take a moment to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all of our wonderful sponsors. 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
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
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!
Repeat Information
Repeat Information
Jefferson County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity
Jefferson County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity
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