Dear Tolt Families,

We continue to have a great school year. Our students are working hard, tackling challenging content, and connecting with each other. Our staff continues to amaze me with the many ways they engage our students in learning. Even as this school year is not normal as we follow Covid protocols, we remain committed to developing an inclusive community of critical and creative thinkers who practice resiliency, show empathy, and take initiative for learning.

Grades for 1^st quarter have been posted in Skyward Family Access. Report cards will be mailed home next week. It would be helpful if you took some time at home with your student to discuss their grades and set goals for 2^nd quarter. Please reach out to our staff if there are additional ways we can help your student.

Earlier this week, our students were reminded that we are Away for the Day at Tolt. That means cell phones, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices are to be put away in backpacks during the school day. This is to help students focus on learning and on face-to-face interactions with each other. If you need to communicate with your student during the day, please call our office and we will deliver a note to them.

A couple of upcoming important dates to put on your radar are that next Friday, November 19 is a full day of school (ending at 2:57PM) and Wednesday, November 24 is a half-day (ending at 11:52AM).

Thank you for your support of our school. I hope your family has a wonderful weekend.

Warmly,

Amie Karkainen, Principal

Girls Basketball: Tuesday, 11/23 at 3pm

Wrestling: Monday, 11/29 at 3pm 

Orders can be placed online at Northwest Sports Photography (4nsp.com)Access Code: R2122-01

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!

Link to sign up: https://www.smithbrothersfarms.com/

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.

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.

Please click here to see our updated resources and information regarding COVID-19 and how it relates to Riverview School District.

Vaccination clinic for children ages 5-11To begin November 9, 2021. Click here for more details:

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health, addictions challenge, or is in crisis. If you have questions please email admin@empoweryouthnetwork.org. This workshop is being offered for free and is available to residents of King County.

November 13, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

(With approximately 2 hours of preparation work)

Email: tomczekr@rsd407.org

Friends of Youth is hosting a community discussion with the Duvall Police Department about overdose awareness and prevention. Click here for more information: Friends of Youth

Friends of Youth will be hosting a Free Webinar Wednesday, November 17, 2021 about understanding and supporting student athletes. Click here for more information and to register: Friends of Youth