Echo Trail Middle School Weekly Newsletter

Welcome!

September 1 , 2025

Hello Wolf Pack Families!

We hope you are enjoying your Labor Day today. There is no school today, but we wanted to send out our newsletter on its regularly scheduled time to give you the latest on all the exciting things happening at Echo Trail.

Last week, we had an awesome week of athletics! Congratulations to all of our teams who competed and added more wins for our Wolf Pack. We also had our “Kindness Week” and it was a hit with our students. It was wonderful seeing our students demonstrate each theme each day, and truly embody the T in our GREAT Pillars - Treat Yourself and Others with Kindness.

Just a reminder that Chromebooks will begin coming home with students on Tuesday, September 2nd. Please be patient with us as we begin this process—students who have recently enrolled, or whom have not returned the form, may take a little longer to be assigned a device. Once a student receives their Chromebook, they will need to bring it home each day and ensure it is fully charged. Devices should be ready to use in preparation for MAP testing, which begins on Thursday, September 4th. Thank you for your support as we work to make this a smooth process for everyone!

Open House is this Thursday, September 4th. Due to our parking availability, we ask that you please adhere to these time slots: Families with the last name A-K will come from 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. and families with the last name L-Z will come from 6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Open House is an opportunity to experience a “day in the life” of your student and follow their schedule. We will start in the gym for a brief general meeting and PTSA updates. Then you will meet your student’s teachers, learn about them, topics/skills for the year in their class, homework expectations, how you can help at home, and Chromebook expectations.

This coming Saturday, September 6th, we have two wonderful events: Middletown Parade and Mrs. Salamon’s Memorial Volleyball Tournament. We invite families and students to wear their ETMS gear and colors to join us in representing our school during the Middletown Parade. Once we are informed of our spot in Eastern High School’s Parking Lot, we will send out communication. This is open to all ETMS families. The Salamon Memorial Tournament will be held all day at ETMS. We also look forward to you joining us as we remember and celebrate Mrs. Salamon.

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
- Dressdown Guidelines

#ExpectgreaTness

Dr. Ammerman, Principal

Twitter: @KaraJo_Ammerman

Important Information
& Upcoming Events

Open House - Thursday, Sept. 4th

Last Name A-K: 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Last Name L-Z: 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Open House Agenda:

Last Name: A–K Families: 5:00–6:15 PM

5:00–5:15 → PTSA General Meeting, Welcome & Echo Trail News
5:20–6:15 → Mini Schedule Night - Follow your student's schedule to meet their teachers! (Periods 1–6)
Dismissal at 6:12 – Parking lot opens for next group

Last Name: L–Z Families: 6:45–8:00 PM

6:45–7:00 → PTSA General Meeting, Welcome & Echo Trail News
7:00–8:00 → Mini Schedule Night - Follow your student's schedule to meet their teachers! (Periods 1–6)
Dismissal at 8:00

On Thursday, Sept. 4, students will receive their schedule and a copy of the Open House agenda during 6th period to bring home and share with their families. Families can also access their student’s schedule using Parent Portal.

Nature Walk

Friday, August 15th, we kicked off our Nature Walk PTSA schoolwide fundraiser!

Nature Walk Canva Presentation : please take a moment to review the information included.

During kick-off yesterday, students received the following items:

Nature Walk Packet:
Prize List

*Donation Envelopes, permission slips and prize list were delivered to students Friday, August 22nd.

Photo Opt-Out Form

Throughout the 2025–2026 school year, there may be occasions when staff from ETMS, JCPS, approved media outlets, or other authorized organizations take photographs, audio recordings, or video footage of students. These images or recordings may be used in district or school publications, on social media, or in other official communications.

If you do not wish for your student’s image, voice, or likeness to be used for these purposes, please complete and return the attached form to the front office.

Photo Opt Out Form

Thank you for your attention and support.

Eat at Mark's & Support the Echo Trail Football Team
Thursday, Sept 4

Delicious food for a good cause!

Head over to Mark's Feed Store, Middletown, on September 4 and 15% of your purchase will go toward the Echo Trail Football Team!

Make sure to show the coupon to your server.

Annual Asbestos Notification

Every year, all JCPS facilities must notify their communities on the status of Asbestos in their buildings. There is NO Asbestos in Echo Trail. Please read below.

Counselor Corner

What's Happening: 1st Grading Period Academics

The Wolf Pack is hard at work in the first grading period! Check out what your student is learning in their ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies classes.

Click here to view!

Standards Based Grading

All teachers at Echo Trail use Standards Based Grading. This means that grades will be communicated as a 4, 3, 2, 1, or 0 and focus on what students know and can do in relation to specific state standards. Click this link to learn more and reach out to your child's teacher or counselor if you have questions.

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

2025 Mental Wellness Lesson

Click HERE to view the parent/guardian letter for the 2025 Mental Wellness Lesson.

Student Spotlight

Clubs

Echo Trail Middle School Clubs – Sign Ups the Week of September 8th

We are excited to announce that Echo Trail Middle School Clubs will be introduced the week of September 8th during Team Time!

Clubs are a great way for students to get involved, explore their interests, and make new friends. Participating in clubs helps students feel connected to our school community, build relationships with peers and staff, and develop a strong sense of belonging. Whether your child is interested in academics, the arts, service, or hobbies, there’s something for everyone!

Sign-ups will be shared in the Wolf Pack Weekly via a Google Form. Only parents can sign up their student. We encourage all students to find a club (or two!) that excites them and join in the fun.

Club Coordinator - joseph.stivers@jefferson.kyschools.us

Echoes of the Arts

Band Newsletter

Click here to read our September Newsletter.

Vision/Mission/Motto
August Students of the Week!
Rent to Own Instrument Information
Pictures from our Eastern High School Shadow Night
9/14 8th Grade Gatlinburg Parent Zoom Meeting
9/7 8th Grade National Anthem Performance at UofL Women's Volleyball Game Info
9/25 8th Grade Sound Connection Concert
10/9 8th Grade Howlapalooza Concert
10/23 7th/8th Grade JCPS All-County Auditions
10/29 Mark's Feed Store Proceeds Day

Modern Music Newsletter

Click here to read our September Newsletter.

EXPLORE

👀 Check out what's Happening in Explore this week...

Engagement Empowerment & Connection

Athletics

Step Team Try-Outs

Two Day Clinic:

September 10th and 11th

Time: 2:15 - 3:30

Try-Outs

September 12th

Time: 2:15 - 3:30

Try-out fee - $5
Students will wear all Black for Try-Outs

JCPS SPORTS PHYSICAL MUST be on file BEFORE clinic

This Week in Wolfpack Athletics...

Tuesday 9/2

Volleyball @ Ramsey

5:00 6th grade

6:00 JV

7:00 Varsity

Baseball @ Eastern

6:00 JV vs Moore

7:45 Varisty vs Barret

XC - JCPS Meet 3 @ George Rogers Clark

Varsity Golf - 5:00 @ Charlie Vettiner

ET Tennis - 5:30 Echo Trail vs Brown @ Charlie Vettiner Park

Wednesday 9/3

VB vs JCTMS

5:00 6th grade

6:00 JV

7:00 Varsity

SB vs Car/Rams @ PRP (Home) - 6:00

Baseball - V/JV

6:00 Varsity vs Carrithers @ Fern Creek (Home)

7:45 JV vs Crosby @ Eastrern (Away)

JV/V FH

6:00 Varsity vs Kammerer @ Kammerer

6:30 JV vs Francis Parker @ KCD

Thursday 9/4

6:00 SB vs Noe-A @ Eastern

6:00 JVFB vs Crosby (Home) @ Westport

ET Tennis - 5:30 Echo Trail vs Farnsley @ Charlie Vettiner Park

Saturday 9/6

10:30 AM FB vs Johnson @ JTown (Home)

XC - Rumble Through The Jungle

@ Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve - Goshen KY"

VB - Salamon Tournament -*All Day Saturday 8am - 6pm

Dates: September 6, 2025 @ EchoTrail
Admission: Adult $7, Student/Senior $5, Children 6&under are FREE
Start/End Times:
- Saturday, September 6th, 2025
  - 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Pool A)
  - 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Pool B)
  - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Gold Bracket Play)
  - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Silver Brackey Play)

Link to Schedule: MSM Memorial Tournament 2025 Schedule

Winter Sports Signups

If you are interested in trying out for one of our winter sports teams, please fill out the form that is linked below. These sports will include:

Boys and Girls Basketball
Boys and Girls Swimming
Archery
Indoor Track & Field

Winter Sports Form

You may also click the link address that is provided. - https://forms.gle/3vsHqXLY8fUGhDCd8

These teams in most cases will have large volumes of student interest, resulting in these teams having to make cuts due to roster restrictions, spacial restrictions, equipment, safety, etc.

If you have a student athlete that is participating in a fall sport currently, they may not participate in any winter activities until the conclusion of their fall sports team. Coaches will send out further information as the winter participation windows begin to open.

PTSA

Reminders

We would love for you to sign up for a PTSA Membership.

--> You can join the Echo Trail PTSA here!

We will need volunteers throughout the school year. Please fill out this form so we can have you on our volunteer email list.

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

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!

Repeat Information

Car Rider Morning Drop-Off Reminders

If you are the first car with a student to unload, pull all the way around to the white line before unloading. Once the line has stopped, students can exit out the passenger side anywhere from the white line to the main entrance and enter through the gym.
All students MUST come through the car rider line and exit in the unloading zone. They cannot be let out in the parking lot, on Echo Trail, or in the bus parking lot.

School Fees

If you still need to pay your school fees, please do so now online at My School Bucks! Click the link below to review the School Fee Sheet. Price does include a 3.95% credit card processing fee.

25-26 School Fees

You may also send fees by cash and checks with your student.

If we can offer any assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us 485-8398.

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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Errors? Omissions? If something is missing or needs to be corrected, please email Michael Etter, michael.etter@jefferson.kyschools.us.

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