A Message From Our Principal |
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Dear TMS Families,
As we head into October, we are getting into a rhythm of being at school all day with our health and safety protocols. Students are completing labs, increasing their reading stamina, exploring new math concepts, and having rich discussions about what they are learning. On Wednesday, all our students made it safely to higher ground as part of our Tolt Dam Evacuation Drill. It has been great to see our sports teams competing again and clubs starting up. Overall, our students look happy to be at school.
A reminder that our parent-teacher conferences are Wednesday, October 6 from 4:30-7PM and Thursday, October 7 from 8-11AM and 12-3PM. Conferences are an excellent way to talk with your student’s teachers and learn more about how they are doing in their classes. More info about how to sign up for conferences is below. Note there is no school for students next Thursday, October 7 and Friday, October 8.
It would be helpful if you encouraged your student to bring a reusable water bottle to school each day since our water fountains are closed. Students can refill their water bottle during the day at our water bottle filling stations.
Thank you for your support and commitment to our school community.
Warmly,
Amie Karkainen, Principal
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Tolt Conferences and Testing |
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Tolt Middle School Conferences
Wednesday, October 6th and Thursday, October 7th
We are looking forward to connecting with parents and guardians during our upcoming conferences. Just like last year, our conferences will be via phone and Microsoft Teams.
- Conferences will be on Wednesday, October 6 from 4:30-7PM, and on Thursday, October 7 from 8-11AM and 12-3PM.
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Parents and guardians may sign up for a conference with any of their student’s teachers or counselor using Microsoft Bookings (links are below) between now and Wednesday, October 6 at 8AM.
- When you sign up, you will have the option of choosing a conference via either phone or Microsoft Teams. If you choose a phone conference, the teacher or counselor will call you at the number you include when you sign up. If you choose a conference via Microsoft Teams, click on the link in the confirmation email you will receive after you sign up at the start time of the conference.
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When you sign up, you will have the option of indicating if you will need interpreting services.
- While conferences are scheduled to start every 10 minutes, the teacher will end each conference so they can be on time for their next conference. You can anticipate having at least 5 minutes for each conference.
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If your schedule allows, you are highly encouraged to sign up for conferences on Thursday as we anticipate some parents and guardians may only be able to participate in conferences on Wednesday evening.
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If you do not know the names of your student’s teachers, you can check in Skyward Family Access.
Signing up for conferences is optional for parents and guardians. Furthermore, you may choose to only sign up for conferences with some of your student’s teachers. Our staff is always willing to talk with parents and guardians if you ever think it would be helpful for your student(s).
Note that our students will not attend school on Thursday, October 7th as teachers will be in conferences. Since Friday, October 8th is also a non-school day, this means our students will have a four-day weekend.
Thank you for your continued support and efforts at home to help your student(s) to do their best this year.
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Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA)
Wednesday, October 13th and Thursday, October 14th
All our students will take Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA) in Math and Language Arts on October 13 and 14. All 6th grade students will take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) on October 19 and 20. Our students will take these exams this fall since our state postponed them last spring. Please mark your calendars to make sure your student is at school and ready to do their best on our testing days.
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Explore The Arts and Express Yourself!
Deadline for Entries: Wednesday, October 20th
The 2021–2022 Reflections theme is I Will Change the World By…
Reflections is calling for entries! Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.
Submit Artwork and Entry Form in 2 ways:
Option 1--In person to Mrs. Lagace in the Tolt art room
Option 2--Online using GoogleForm
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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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Season II Sports Registration |
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Season II Sports Registration
Open Thursday, September 23rd-October 21st
Season II sports registration opened Thursday, September 23rd and closes Thursday, October 21st. Girls Basketball (7th/8th), Wrestling Boys & Girls (6th/7th/8th). First day of practice begins Monday, October 25th. Please click here for Required Steps To Register.
Both are high contact sports, which per WIAA, requires weekly COVID testing. If the student athlete is fully vaccinated from COVID, they can be exempt from weekly testing if proof of vaccination is uploaded to their FinalForms documents.
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Girls Basketball 7th/8th Grade |
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Boys & Girls Wrestling 6th/7th/8th |
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Season l Sports Picture Day |
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Season l Sports Picture Day
Monday, October 11th
Pictures for all Season I sports (boys soccer, coed cross country, girls volleyball) will be during practice on Monday, October 11th. More details to come.
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Reminder From Our District Office |
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Attending Cedarcrest High School Sporting Events
A friendly reminder from the district office--Tolt students attending Cedarcrest High School sporting events must be accompanied by an adult. Students without an adult will be turned away at the gate. Thank you for supporting our Cedarcrest Red Wolves!
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October Friday Schedule:
Early Release Friday 10/1
NO School Friday (Teacher Day) 10/8
Early Release Friday 10/15
Early Release Friday 10/22
Early Release Friday 10/29
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Health Updates & Resources
Happy October!
As Autumn arrives so too does cold and influenza viruses. 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.
If your student is eligible for vaccination (Pfizer approved for ages 12 and older), I highly encourage you to find a clinic, local pharmacy, or one of the numerous vaccine clinics to start your child’s 2-dose vaccine series. If you are needing any other vaccines, these can be given at the same time. 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!
Enjoy the beautiful autumn weather!
Nurse Rachel
Tolt Middle School Nurse
Office: 425-844-4662
District Cell: 425-219-5071
Fax: 425-844-4502
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October Dates to Note
Friday 10/1: Early Release (School ends at 1:27PM)
Wednesday 10/6: TMS Conferences 4:30-7PM
Thursday 10/7: NO School (TMS Conferences)
Friday 10/8: NO School (Teacher Day)
Wednesday 10/13 & Thursday 10/14: Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA)
Friday 10/15: Early Release (School ends at 1:27PM)
Friday 10/22: Early Release (School ends at 1:27PM)
Friday 10/29: Early Release (School ends at 1:27PM)
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 (Janet L. Gavigan, 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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