Dear Parents and Families:

I am so excited to be the librarian here at Tolt this year! I cannot wait to meet all the students, get them excited about reading, and to find them books that they will not want to put down! To kick off the school year, get students reading and bulk up reading options throughout the school, we will be hosting a book fair after a two-year hiatus!

Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.   

Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from October 3^rd-7^th in the MPR at Tolt Middle School.

This year, say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases.

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/toltmiddleschool

The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!

Happy reading,

Carrie Holeman

Librarian

Tolt Middle School

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School Picture Day September 13

School pictures will be taken on Tuesday, September 13 during the school day.

Early Release Friday September 16

School dismissal at 1:27pm.

Tolt Time Wednesday September 21

During an extended 5th period, students will engage in a lesson from Second Step, our social-emotional curriculum.

Curriculum Night September 22

Tolt Curriculum Night will be in-person on the Tolt campus, starting at 6:15PM on Thursday, September 22 in the Tolt gym.

Parent-Teacher Conferences October 6 and October 7

Thursday, October 6 (in person) from 4:30-7PM and Friday, October 7 (online via Teams) from 8-11AM and 12-3PM. Friday October 7 is a non-student day at TMS.

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Tuesday, September 13th

Students will be taking school pictures throughout the day with their Social Studies classes.

Families can securely pre-order online now at mydorian.com/order or students may bring the completed form and exact payment day of to give to the photographer directly. Forms will be distributed to students in the first week of school.

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TSA (Student Technology Association) 

TSA is a technology leadership club where students complete technology projects in categories such as digital photography, video game design, structural engineering, STEM animation, coding, dragster, flight and many more. These projects are often done as individuals, or teams of 2-3. Students can take these projects to the State Competition in March--a fun overnight event in a hotel! 

TSA will begin Tuesday, October 4th, in Mr. McFarland’s room (L911), from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, and will continue on Tuesdays through the state competition in late March. 

The 2023 State Conference will be held Wed, Mar 22, 2023 - Sat, Mar 25, 2023 11:00 AM. 

Interested students can attend the first meeting to hear about the club. They will receive registration paperwork at the first meeting. Please note that club membership requires an ASB card purchase and fees associated with the club.

For more information see https://www.washingtontsa.org/ or email Mr. McFarland at mcfarlande@rsd407.org.  

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Parent Pick-up/Drop-off

Parents who transport their students will enter campus from the back (using Blanche St), drop off and pick up students at the marked location, loop through the back parking lot, and exit campus back onto Blanche St.

Please DO NOT drop off or pick up students at the front of the school.

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Attendance & Early Student Pick-up

Please communicate absences and tardies as soon as possible to tmsattendance@rsd407.org, or 425-844-4606.

For more information about attendance at Tolt, check out the school website attendance tab.

Early Student Pick-up Procedure

If you need to pick up your student(s) early from school please email or call our attendance office at 425-844-4606. Please allow enough time for the student to be retrieved from their classroom. You will need to come to the attendance office window in order to sign your student out of school. Only parents/guardians and emergency contacts listed in Skyward may sign students out early.

*Please note that buses utilize the front parking area of the school 15 minutes prior to the end of the school day. Please schedule early pick up 30 minutes prior to the end of the school day (school ends at 2:57). 

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TMS Inclusion Advisory Team Parent Opportunities

Our TMS Inclusion Advisory Team is welcoming parents who would like to collaborate with students and staff around making Tolt inclusive and welcoming for all students. This team will meet quarterly this year on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30AM. To learn more about what this team has discussed, check out last year’s meeting minutes: 3/2/22, 4/20/22, and 5/25/22. Email Theresa Tenney (tenneyth@rsd407.org) for more information about joining this team.  

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Sign up to be a PTSA Member

Sign up to be a member today! Anyone who signs up by September 30th will get a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card! Check out our website for more information about how to support your school and PTSA benefits!

https://toltptsa.org/membership/ 

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Attending Cedarcrest High School Sporting Events

Friday, September 9, is a Cedarcrest High School home football game. Any Tolt or elementary school students who attend a CHS football game must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Students who show up in a group with one adult supervisor, will not be allowed to attend the game. Parents/guardians will not be allowed to drop off their student and then leave the stadium without their student. This is intended to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all spectators.  

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New and Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Fall 2022

Dear Riverview Parents, Students, Staff, and Families,

Washington State Department of Health recently updated its COVID-19 school and child care guidance on August 5, 2022. Following these safety measures reduces the spread of COVID-19. This communication further explains how the updated guidance impacts your family and the greater Riverview community.

Health and Safety Requirements for this Fall:

• Students and staff who show symptoms of COVID-19 are required to stay home, and should get tested for COVID-19.

• Students and staff who test positive for COVID-19 are required to isolate at home for 5 days following a positive test. If symptoms improve, and they have had no fever for the past 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications, students and staff can return to school and are encouraged to test before returning. See Page 2 of COVID-19 school and child care guidance.

• Students and staff returning to school after isolation should wear a well-fitting mask from days 6 to 10. Individuals returning to school from isolation should also remain masked for sports and other extracurricular activities. See Page 6 of COVID-19 school and child care guidance.

• Students and staff who test positive after 5 days of isolation must stay at home for the full 10-day isolation period. See Page 6 of COVID-19 school and child care guidance.

• Schools must inform students, families, and staff when there are cases or outbreaks in school. Schools are no longer required to directly notify high risk students or staff. See Page 3 of COVID-19 school and child care guidance. Riverview School District will continue to update the COVID-19 Dashboard (https://www.engage.rsd407.org/dashboard). We will also communicate cases and outbreaks to families through the district's COVID-19 Dashboard and/or school newsletters.

These requirements are in place for all public and private K-12 schools and child care facilities in Washington state. Schools and childcare facilities are required by state law to follow these guidelines.

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, we will continue to offer free COVID-19 testing for staff and students at the district office, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., and Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Households are encouraged to test as needed at home. In Washington state, you can receive free self-tests from the Say Yes! COVID Test program. Most insurance covers the costs of up to eight (8) self-tests per individual per month.

COVID-19 vaccinations remain the best protection for everyone against hospitalization and severe disease from COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children 6 months and older. Booster doses are also available for children 5 years or older. You are encouraged to vaccinate your children if they are eligible, in consultation with your health care provider.

You can reach out to your school nurse for help or more information. We look forward to continuing to provide safe and healthy spaces for our students and staff when they return this fall.

Sincerely,

Molly Lutz

Director of Student Services

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Important Health Updates

•  ALL new and incoming 7^th graders are required to receive the Tdap booster prior to Tuesday, September 13^th, in order to attend classes.
• If your student has not received their Tdap you have received a notification from Nurse Rachel stating they may not attend school after Monday, September 12th, without either receiving the vaccine or communication with Nurse Rachel with an appoinmnet date.
• All things immunization related
• Find a clinic including back to school events: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/immunization/clinics.aspx
• All new-to-Tolt students complete and turn-in the Student Annual Health Form | Spanish
• If your student’s health has changed since last school year, you need to provide an updated health form to Nurse Rachel.
• If your student needs a prescription medication at school, even if they carry it with them, they must have a Medication Authorization Form | Spanish on file with Nurse Rachel. This form needs to be filled out by the parent/guardian and a healthcare provider.
• Students in grades 6-12 (only) may carry a 1-day supply of over-the-counter medication (such as Ibuprofen or Tums) for their own use with appropriate authorization from the parent/guardian and approved by the School Nurse. Medications must be in the original container labeled with the student’s name. Agreement to Self-Administer and Carry Over the Counter Medication form

All forms may be submitted via email or fax (425-844-4502) Attn: Nurse Rachel Tolt Middle School.

Click here for recent guidance from RSD regarding COVID

If you have questions or concerns please reach out to Nurse Rachel as soon as possible via email: tomczekr@rsd407.org or phone: 425-844-4662. I look forward to supporting your student this school year! 

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New to Tolt

Regular School Days

8:25AM-2:57PM

Early-Release Fridays

8:25AM-1:27PM