Wolf Pack Weekly
Echo Trail Middle School Weekly Newsletter
Welcome!
September 25, 2023
Hello Wolf Pack Families!
Thank you to our awesome PTSA and Echo Trail staff members who made our FIRST Nature Walk a grEaT success! The excitement, smiles, and pure joy witnessed on students and adults faces were absolutely priceless. I truly appreciate all that went into making this event a wonderful memory for our students.
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up on October 2nd. Detailed information is included in the newsletter below and will also be sent out separately. We look forward to continuing our partnership with families to support each of our students.
I am proud to announce that our students have now accomplished 4 weeks straight meeting or exceeding our school-wide attendance goal of 95% or better. As a reward, students have earned a dress down day this Friday, September 29th. Please reference the Dress Down Guidelines linked here.
Last but not least, several updates to the building will be occurring over Fall Break!
Reminders:
Please reference this map for AM arrival and PM dismissal
Echo Trail MS School Number 502-485-8398
Expectations Slide Deck
Technology Slide Deck
Gum/Candy/Food - we ask that students do not chew gum (it finds its way to new furniture or the floor, etc.) and that any candy/food remains put away unless in the cafeteria.
Please review the uniform guidance and slide deck linked below:
Spirit Store Items and Uniform Approved Items
Common Items we are correcting:
Full zip jackets will need to be removed (once we have assigned lockers students will store them there)
Hoodies that are non-Echo Trail (Echo Trail hoodies with hoods down can be worn on Fridays) Nike women’s dry tempo short, AC women’s tempo luxe 5 in short, and general athletic shorts are not approved school items to be worn.
The only athletic shorts approved on Friday’s are: BSN Sports Agility 2 pocket Short and Nike Flex Woven Short.
Week at a Glance:
Monday
Volleyball Tournament @ Lassiter 4:30
Tuesday
Golf @ Woodhaven CC 4:45
JCPS Board Meeting
Wednesday
XC Championships @ Moore 6:00
Thursday
Family Night Bullying Prevention 5:00
Friday
Saturday
XC Louisville Classic 3:45 and 4:15
JV Golf @ Woodhaven TBA
Save the Date(s):
10/2/23 Parent Teacher Conferences
10/3-10/6 Fall Break
10/14/23 JCPS Showcase of Schools
10/27/23 Echo Trail Harvest Festival 6-8pm
#ExpectgreaTness
Dr. Ammerman, Principal
Twitter: @KaraJo_Ammerman
Important Information & Upcoming Events
PTSA Fundraiser: Tuesday, Sept 26, Qdoba Night!
Echo Trail Middle School will receive 25% of fundraiser sales during this fundraiser.
Participate on Sep 26, 2023 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm by showing this QR code at the register at the Blankenbaker QDOBA location, or by ordering online at this location at qdoba.com using this digital coupon: QDOBAGIVES
1831 Blankenbaker Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40299
Head to the Fundraiser Page or click here for a Digital Flier with QR Code that you can scan and share!
Bullying Prevention Parent Night to be Reschedule
Our Parent Night will be rescheduled to a date after Fall Break. Stay tuned for the new date. We hope more can make it that evening!
Join us to discuss transition from Elementary to Middle School, Bullying vs Peer Conflict, and Social Media.
September 28th, 5pm TBD | Echo Trail Media Center
Attendance Dress Down for ALL students - Sept. 29th
Students have earned a dress down day this Friday, Sept 29th.
Please review the dress down guidelines with your student when they are choosing what to wear.
School Fees: Please pay by Friday!
IMPORTANT: Please pay all fees by this Friday, 9/29/23.
You can pay now on My School Bucks by scanning the appropriate QR code for your course here: My School Bucks Fees QR Codes. Add each fee to your cart and check out for one easy payment!
We will also accept cash or check during the school day. We ask for correct cash - no change is available. Checks made to Echo Trail Middle School.
The fees are below. You can click on the name of the course below to be directed to their My School Bucks page.
One-Time Instructional Fee for All Students (all core content classes) $20
One-Time Fee for Explore Classes: $30
Business Communication, Consumer Science, Engineering and Design
9-week Courses:
Modern Music $15
Art $15
Semester (18-week) Courses:
Choir $30
Year Long Courses:
Band $65
Need assistance setting up MSB? This My School Bucks Welcome Letter will walk you through the process.
Family Conference Day - Oct. 2nd
We are excited to welcome the WOLFPACK to Family Conference Day! Click here for the steps to schedule a conference with your student's teacher. In-person and Virtual conferences are both available.
1st Grading Window
The grading window for the first 9 weeks is quickly approaching. The window will end on Wednesday, October 25th.
Take a look at the slide deck to find out how you can access your child's grades and to see what progress they are making in each of their courses.
Having difficulty viewing the slide deck? Click here.
Men of Quality
Do you want to learn how to set goals, become a role model, and give back to our community?
Men of Quality mentoring program is coming to Echo Trail, sponsored by OMEGA PSI Fraternity.
If you are interested in joining the Men of Quality, please fill out the Google Form. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Abell or email thela.abell@jefferson.kyschools.us
Standard Based Grading
At Echo Trail, we are committed to ensuring that students develop the necessary skills that will help them work towards demonstrating mastery on various standards in each subject area. We will utilize Standards Based Grading to provide on-going feedback on your child’s performance. Students will be given multiple opportunities to show application of their learning on daily tasks and assignments as well as on assessments.
In accordance with the JCPS Student Handbook, teachers will use the conversion chart below when communicating with students and families. We look forward to working together with you to help your child have a successful year.
From the Nurse:
This is a reminder to all parents to turn in paperwork to the school regarding your child's health conditions, 6th grade wellness check from your doctor, and immunizations.
We will be having a Vaccine and Health Clinic here at school October 24, 2023. If your child needs a physical or vaccines, we can do it the day of the clinic. You will be receiving and email regarding the clinic. Please sign and return any paper work needed to participate in the clinic.
Thank you, G. Patton RN
Support the Echo Trail Music Department
Please support our Echo Trail Music Department by making an online donation through InstaRaise!
Each music class is raising support for classroom supplies such as sheet music, instrument accessories, and bringing in guest artists to work with our growing musicians. See the appropriate links below to donate to either the Band, Choir, or Modern Music classrooms.
Band: https://instaraise.com/echotrailmsband/support
Choir: https://instaraise.com/echotrailmschoir/support
Modern Music: https://instaraise.com/echotrailmsmodernmusic/support
Celebrations
Thanks so much for a great Nature Walk!
Our students had a blast at our inaugural Nature Walk!
Special thanks to our parents and staff who helped make this a success!
Watch our highlights video here: https://youtu.be/4bBxk47QPSw
Echo Trail Clubs
Black Student Union Meeting, Thursday, Sept 28
We will have our BSU meeting this Thursday, Sept 28, 2:30-3:30.
This will be our second meeting during September. For questions, please reach out to me!
Yasmine Pugh, yasmine.pugh@jefferson.kyschools.us
Donuts for FCA
FCA is looking for parents to sponsor donuts for our weekly meetings.
Click here to sign up for a slot via our SignUp Genius!
Student Y
For more information about Student Y, look over the flier below (click here for full image), head over to the official webpage or contact Ms. Bonomo, casey.bonomo@jefferson.kyschools.us.
If interested, students (or parents) can email Ms. Bonomo and she will add them to the Google Classroom.
Right now, we are going to meet every Thursday from 2:30-3:30 in room 225, starting September 29th.
If that changes, we will communicate via the Google Classroom.
Wolf Pack Athletics
Winter Sports
Are you interested in playing Boys or Girls Basketball, shooting on our Archery team, or joining the Swimming team?
We need you to fill out this interest form ASAP! Tryouts and practices will be starting soon, so don't delay!
Echo Trail Athletics Page
We are excited to put all our Echo Trail athletic offerings in an easy to find place: bit.ly/etathletics
Not only will you find the necessary forms (Sports Physicals and JCPS Sports Parent Forms), you'll find our Fall, Winter, Spring and Spirit (year-round) sports offerings with Head Coach contact information. Also, we are always looking for active involvement from our parents and community, so if you have a passion for an athletic event, please reach out to me so we can get your connected.
Make sure to follow us on X (Twitter) to see all the action that's happening every week!
Kyle Carden, Athletic Director | kyle.carden@jefferson.kyschools.us
Twitter: @ETMS_WolfPack
Repeat Information
Yearbook Photo Submissions
Hello Echo Trail community!
As our school year gets underway, I'd like to offer the opportunity for our community to submit photos from various ETMS events taking place. These photos will be considered for use in our first ever yearbook!
Please use the form linked here and contact kari.ward@jefferson.kyschools.us if you have any questions or feedback. The form will remain open throughout the school year (until the yearbook has to be finalized), so feel free to bookmark it for future reference.
I can't wait to see all the amazing activities that are shared!
Counseling Request Form
If your student has an academic question or social-emotional need, you can reach our counselors (Mr. Rul-lan and/or Ms. Thomas) or our Mental Health Practioner (MHP) Mrs. Sanders by filling out the Counselor Google Form.
Check it out!
Check out what your child will be learning throughout the year in their content classes (ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies). All of the curriculum has been provided by the district. We are excited to see the progress that ALL of our students will make throughout the year!
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Errors? Omissions? If something is missing or needs to be corrected, please email Michael Etter, michael.etter@jefferson.kyschools.us.