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Dear Tolt Families,
Over the last few weeks, we have remained committed to helping our students to stay safe, healthy, and learning as we go through this current Omicron wave. We are fortunate our students continue to follow our safety and health guidelines and understand the importance. Thank you for the many ways you are supporting our efforts, including keeping your student at home if they are not feeling well.
We are experiencing an increased number of absences for Covid-related reasons and have averaged 86% of our student body present in classes since the start of January. (To provide some context, that number was 93% from September through December.) Our teachers will do whatever they can to help our students to stay caught up in their classes. Students who miss school are expected to make-up work they miss when they are absent and are encouraged to reach out to each of their teachers, so they know what make-up work to complete. Students who have not completed MAP testing will do so next week during the school day.
Next Thursday, January 27, is the final day of 2nd quarter. There is no school on Friday, January 28. During 6th period on Thursday, students will receive a printed copy of their 3rd quarter schedule, which will start on Monday, January 31.
Thank you for your continued partnership. Please reach out if there is ever anything else we can do to help your student.
Go Tolt Bears!
Amie Karkainen, Principal
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) |
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Tuesday, February 8
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, February 8, students will engage in the following lessons with objectives:
6th Grade: “We’re Changing” – Students will describe the changes they’ve gone through in the past, the change(s) they’re currently going through, and how those changes affect their relationships.
7th Grade: “What Makes a Conflict Escalate?” – Students will identify common reasons why social conflicts escalate from minor to major.
8th Grade: “My Values” – Students will identify their core values and how their behaviors demonstrate these values.
It is exciting to see how our students benefit from our school-wide plan for social-emotional learning.
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Perspective Taking
All 6th, 7th and 8th graders are working with school counselors on Perspective Taking through their Social Studies classes.
8th grade, 1/20
7th grade, 2/10
6th grade, 3/10
The goal is to help students imagine how another student might be thinking or feeling. Students can use this skill to better understand people’s actions, intentions and develop empathy.
Please reach out to your student’s school counselor with any questions.
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Ethnicity/Race & Military Family Verification
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The Ethnicity/Race and Military Family
for the 2021-22 school year
is now open and will close Friday, February 25, 2022
Please note the following for completing this process via Skyward Family Access for each student in your family:
*Step 1: Ethnicity/Race Verification -- Recently, the federal government and OSPI changed the reporting categories for student ethnic and race data. As a result of the new reporting categories, you are being asked to identify your student as either Hispanic/Latino or not Hispanic/Latino and by one or more racial groups. Must be completed for each student in your family.
*Step 2: Military Family Verification -- Must be completed annually for each student in your family.
*Step 3: Complete/submit the verification.
2. Click on the link in the middle of the screen or the tab on the left to start the verification process; click Next to “Verify Ethnicity/Race”; click Continue and make the appropriate selections; choose the write-in option ONLY if your student’s race is not listed within the category; click Complete Step 1 Only.
3. Go to “Verify Military Family”; make the appropriate selection and click Complete Step 2 Only.
4. Go to “Complete Ethnicity/Race & Military Family Verification”; confirm Steps 1 and 2 are complete.
5. Finally, click on Submit Race/Ethnicity & Military Family Verification.
6. Repeat this process for each student in your family.
*The verification process cannot be completed through the Family Access mobile app. However, within the app, you can tap your profile icon and select Go to Desktop View to complete the process on your mobile device.
Please contact Kim Piira at 425-844-4607, piirak@rsd407.org with questions. Thank you for helping us keep your student's information current.
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Tolt Dungeons and Dragons Club
Tuesdays from 3:00 to 4:45
No experience necessary. Go on adventures and tell great stories with your friends. We are looking for student Dungeon Masters to run games. Students can check their student email for a sign-up form from Mr. McFarland, or sign up here. Students can play Magic: The Gathering too!
First day of play began on January 18th. Students can still sign up.
We will meet in Mr. McFarland's room (L911). Masks and social distancing rules will still be in effect. Students must sign up to participate.
Looking forward to great adventures!
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Season lll Sports Picture Day |
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Season III Sports Pictures
Thursday, February 17
Pictures will be taken during practice on Thursday, February 17. To use the online prepay feature go to www.4NSP.com, Access Code: R2122-01
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: REF Dinner & Auction
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Postponed until Saturday, March 26, 2022
The Riverview Education Foundation (REF) Auction Committee has been working hard to make the 2022 Evening for Education an amazing event. After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the event until Saturday, March 26, 2022. With the recent surge in COVID cases and a peak anticipated in proximity to our January 29th event date, we feel it’s in our community’s best interest. It is our hope that the additional time will allow for an event that can be a safe and enjoyable experience for those attending.
Please reach out with any questions. We look forward to a fun, healthy event in March, raising lots of money for the kids! Please help us spread the word.
In Support of REF,
Kappie Ayers, Lacy Van Tassel & Annie Dumond
Auction Co-Chairs
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Buy Krispy Kreme Donuts and help the Tolt PTSA
You can pickup donuts either:
Wednesday, Feb 2, 8:10 – 9am
at Tolt MS Morning Parent drop
OR
Saturday, Feb 5th, 10:00am-12:30pm
at Timberlake Church Upper Parking Lot in Duvall
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TOLT Student Store & Punchcards
Volunteer with Tolt Middle School PTSA
Want to volunteer with Tolt PTSA? We have openings in the student store, need an 8th grade dance lead and donut help! Submit your info here and we will reach out to you: https://toltptsa.org/volunteer/
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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!
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A big THANK YOU to everyone who shared their creativity with the Riverview Community through
PTSA Reflections this year!
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The following Tolt students went on to the Council level Competition:
Matthew Beard 6th grade: “Fall”
Evelyn Besmer 6th grade: “The Road to Kindness”
Clara Larson 6th grade: “Sunset on Melting Waters”
Erin Free 7th grade: “How Can I Change the World?”
Ava Heiner 7th grade: “Rose Gold Mirror”
Daren Schwope 8th grade: “Burning Shapes”
22 Students from Riverview Council will advance to the state level, including Erin Free (7th Grade) from Tolt! Bravo Tolt Students!
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January Schedule:
Early Release Friday 1/7
Early Release Friday 1/14
NO SCHOOL Monday 1/17 (MLK Day)
Full Day Friday 1/21
NO SCHOOL Friday 1/28 (Teacher Day)
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Process for Going Home from School
If your student does not feel well and potentially needs to go home, you will be contacted by a school staff member. Students need to follow our "Away for the Day" policy and not text/email/call family members to pick them up during the school day. If a student does not feel well, they need to come to the health room, then health room assistants and/or Nurse Rachel can work together to make the best plan to help support your student(s). Thank you for following our protocols and procedures to keep students healthy and safe at school!
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Health Updates & Resources
Please review our school district's COVID-19 updated plan here:
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January Dates to Note
Early Release Friday 1/7 (School ends at 1:27PM)
Early Release Friday 1/14 (School ends at 1:27PM)
NO SCHOOL 1/17 (MLK Day)
Full Day Friday 1/21
NO SCHOOL Friday 1/28 (Teacher Day)
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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