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Dear TMS Families,
It has been a lot of fun this week to see so many students participate in our themed dress-up days during our Spirit Week organized by our ASB. Our first Spirit Week since returning to full-time, in-person instruction has continued to bring our school community together. Other highlights this week included the start of wrestling and girls’ basketball, the opening of our PTSA Student Store, and our October Student of the Month Ceremony.
Earlier this fall, it was announced our school needed to identify a new mascot in accordance with House Bill 1356. Our new mascot committee, which includes staff, students, and parents, is currently taking suggestions for our new mascot from students and staff. All students received an email from me on Wednesday, October 27 with the link to the survey where they can share their new mascot suggestions. The deadline to submit new mascot suggestions is Wednesday, November 3 at 3PM. We are on our way to selecting a new mascot that will be a great representation of our school community.
Next Thursday, November 4 is the last day of 1 st quarter. Your student’s grades should not be a surprise as current grades can always be checked in Skyward Family Access. I recommend students and parents/guardians check grades in Skyward Family Access at least once a week. Please reach out directly to teachers with questions about their classes. The start of 2 nd quarter on Friday, November 5 is a great opportunity for students to set new goals as they will receive a fresh start in the gradebook in their classes (The only exceptions are our Algebra, Geometry and Spanish classes as students receive high school, semester-long credit in those classes).
Thank you to Mr. Taylor’s 7th and 8th grade Leadership class for putting together a video to help our students honor Veteran’s Day. All students will watch this Veteran’s Day video in their social studies class on Wednesday, November 10.
It is a pleasure to work with such outstanding students at Tolt. Thank you for sharing your student with us during this very important time in their lives.
Warmly,
Amie Karkainen, Principal
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) |
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Tuesday, November 9
We are committed to helping students to develop social-emotional skills to succeed in life. Each month during an extended 5th period class, all students will complete a lesson from Second Step, our social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum.
On Tuesday, November 9, students will engage in the following lessons with objectives:
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6th Grade – “Emotions and your brain” – Students will describe what happens in their brains when they feel a strong emotion.
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7th Grade – “Emotions matter” – Students will explain the importance of emotions and describe how emotions can affect their thoughts and decisions.
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8th Grade – “Understanding stress and anxiety” – Students will recognize how stress and anxiety affect their emotions, thoughts, and bodies.
It will be exciting to see the benefits to our students of our school-wide plan for their social-emotional learning.
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Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, November 3rd
If your student(s) had their picture taken on Picture Day and would like to retake them, simply return their original package on Picture Retake Day.
If your student(s) did not get their picture taken on Picture Day--September 20th (absent etc.), please have them taken on Picture Retake Day. You can still order on mylifetouch.com with your Picture Day ID: EVT6JVM9P
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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. Forms were given to students today to bring home. 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
Free Workshop to Help Support Youth
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.or. 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)
Nurse Rachel
Tolt Middle School Nurse
Office: 425-844-4662
District Cell: 425-219-5071
Fax: 425-844-4502
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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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