A Message From Our Principal |
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Dear Tolt Families,
There is much to be grateful for as we head into a time of thanksgiving. I am thankful to work in a school with kind and hardworking students, caring and talented staff, and involved and supportive families. Especially considering what school was like last year at this time, I am thankful every morning for the opportunity to welcome our students on to campus, see them interact with their peers and teachers, and engage in meaningful learning in our classrooms. Thank you for continuing to trust us to help, challenge, and encourage your student.
Go Bears!
Amie Karkainen, Principal
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Season lll Sports Registration |
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Registration opens Thursday, December 2nd!
Season lll sports registration opens Thursday, December 2nd and closes January 6th. Boys Basketball (7th/8th), Girls Soccer (7th/8th). First day of practice begins Monday, January 10th. Please click here for Required Steps To Register.
Basketball is a high contact sport, which per WIAA, requires weekly COVID testing. If the student athlete is fully vaccinated from COVID, they can be exempt from twice weekly testing if proof of vaccination is uploaded to their FinalForms documents.
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Sports Northwest Photography will be doing team and individual pictures during practice on the following date:
Wrestling: Monday, 11/29 at 3pm
Access Code: R2122-01
Athletes should bring a printed copy of the purchase receipt. Also, athletes received paper forms on 11/22 to bring home.
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TMS PTSA and Smith Brothers Farms!
Tolt Middle School PTSA has partnered with Smith Brothers Farms to raise money for our organization! Simply use our Code ToltPTSA at checkout when you set up a new account for Home Grocery Delivery. YOU get $15 off your first delivery order and Tolt PTSA will receive a gift of $50! Be part of a Northwest tradition and get in on "the secret" (that weekly grocery delivery of fresh dairy and hand-selected products beats going to the store any day) and help us raise much needed funds for our kids! You'll get the iconic porch box with your 1st delivery!
Join Tolt Middle School PTSA
Join the PTSA Today! Tolt PTSA directly benefits the students at Tolt. The PTSA supports grants for teachers, school events, art education and much, much more! When you join the PTSA, you are not only advocating for your student, but all students local, in Washington State and Nationwide. To print the volunteer form click here or for more information go to www.toltptsa.org.
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November Schedule:
Early Release Friday 11/5
NO School Thursday (Veterans Day) 11/11
FULL DAY FRIDAY 11/19
1/2 Day Wednesday 11/24 (out at 11:52am)
No School 11/25 (Thanksgiving Break)
No School 11/26 (Thanksgiving Break)
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Parent Pick-Up after School Activity/Club/Sport
If you are picking up a student from an after school activity/club/sport, please pick them up in the front of the school (not in the regular after school parent pick-up area at the back of the school). Students are to wait in the front of the school by the parking lot.
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Water Bottles
Please remind your student(s) to bring a water bottle to school each day. Our water fountains are currently closed, but we have refillable water stations in the J building and LRC.
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Bus Passes
Due to Covid-19 policies and to reduce the number of close student contacts and assist in contact tracing, bus passes will not be issued for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Health Updates & Resources
Happy Thanksgiving!
As we head into the holiday season with more travel, gathering with family and friends, and decisions around doing so--it is extremely important to maintain diligence with any cold/flu/COVID or COVID-like symptoms. If your student(s) do not feel well, keep them home and notify Mrs. Stout in Attendance and/or Nurse Rachel, Tolt School Nurse. We are here to help clarify symptoms, length of time you need to stay home, and the need for a COVID test.
Continue to follow our symptom guidance and check the Riverview Nursing Team COVID-19 Information Page for additional information. Make sure you check out the Vaccine Locator for information to find locations with appointments. If you are needing any other vaccines, these can be given at the same time. Here are some additional resources regarding COVID vaccination:
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What Parents/Guardians Should Know about Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine (PDF)
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BLOG POST: Ask Miss Rona--Kids COVID-19 Vaccine: Check out the latest Ask Miss Rona blog to see answers to commonly asked questions about kids and the COVID-19 vaccine. Ask Miss Rona is a Q&A series started on Public Health’s Instagram to respond to community questions related to different topic areas of COVID-19. Questions come in from the public and are answered by subject matter experts at Public Health.
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TRAVEL! BLOG POST--Do I need to get tested? Tips for travelers this holiday season: With the holidays fast approaching, and COVID-19 still present in our communities, many are wondering how to safely plan for events and travel, especially when people of all ages—and vaccination statuses—may gather in one household. Read the blog to learn more about travel guidelines for the upcoming holidays.
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For fully vaccinated people: You are not required to get tested before or after domestic travel. You should still follow all other travel recommendations and isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms. During travel, if you’ve been around someone who has COVID-19, you should get tested 3-5 days after exposure, even if you don’t have symptoms. It is also important to wear a mask indoors in public until your test result is negative.
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For unvaccinated people: If you are unvaccinated you should get a viral test 3-5 days after travel AND stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel. You should also isolate and monitor for symptoms for a full 14 days and seek repeat testing if symptoms develop. See CDC guidance for unvaccinated travelers.
Being vaccinated helps support a healthy school and community for everyone!
If you have any questions, concerns, or need support for your student please reach out to Nurse Rachel. I’m here to support you and your student(s) as best I can!
May you have a safe and healthy holiday season and wonderful Thanksgiving break!
Nurse Rachel
425-844-4662
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November Dates to Note
Early Release Friday 11/5 (School ends at 1:27PM)
No School Thursday (Veterans Day) 11/11
FULL DAY FRIDAY 11/19
1/2 Day Wednesday 11/24 (School ends at 11:52AM)
No School 11/25 (Thanksgiving Break)
No School 11/26 (Thanksgiving Break)
Calendars
TMS Bell Schedule
Tolt Middle School Main Office: 425-844-4600
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Nondiscrimination
The Riverview School District complies with all federal and state statutes and regulations and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and student opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer Robert Gallagher, 425-844-4500) and Section 504/ADA Coordinator (Molly Lutz, 425-844-4500) at 15510 1st Ave. NE, Duvall, WA 98019
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WEAPONS
State Law (RCW 28A-600.420 and School District Policy 3200 prohibit the possession of firearms and weapons at school. This law pertains to guns, knives, clubs, firecrackers, and explosives. Dangerous weapons also include toy or "dummy" or look-alike objects. The full text of the law and the definitions of dangerous weapons, as provided RCW9.41.250 and RCW 9.41.280, are on file in the school office. Possession of firearms on school property will result in a one year mandatory expulsion, subject to appeal with notification to parents and law enforcement. Any violations of these guidelines by students constitutes grounds for expulsion from the Riverview School District and the public schools of the State of Washington, in accordance with the due process provisions of Washington State Law and Board Policy
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