Hello Tolt families!

I hope you had a relaxing Spring Break. We did in our household. We were fortunate to spend time together, unplug from some routines, and recharge the batteries. I cannot believe we are in the Fourth Quarter of our school year. We do a lot of fun projects during this time of the year, like Tolt River Research Projects, Music Festivals and Performances, Celebrations of Learning, and many more! Here’s to a great start to Fourth Quarter!

As you may know, Tolt Middle School will have a new Principal for next school year. We are excited to welcome candidates to Tolt and our district next week. As part of the process, we will have a small group of students that get to take candidates on a tour of our campus and interact with them. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students, staff, and community to share with these people our little slice of heaven. 

Thank you to our amazing PTSA for organizing our upcoming Staff Appreciation Week from May 8 through May 12. I am grateful for our staff that does so much every day for our students. Please consider sharing with those staff members who have made a positive impact on your student just how grateful you are for them.

State testing is coming up during the month of May. All students will take the SBA in English Language Arts and Math, and 8th graders will take the WCAS in science. More information to follow. Your help in ensuring your student is at school and ready to do their best on testing days is appreciated.

Hope you have a great weekend.

Scott Petersen, Interim Principal

State Testing in May

State testing schedules are coming up in May. Please be aware of these days, so you can schedule any appointments outside of the testing times. Also, please be sure your students have earbuds and charged laptops ready to go. The SBA tests are given from 8:25AM-11:00AM. The WCAS tests are given to only 8^th graders in their science classes.

Testing Schedule:

May 9: ELA CAT

May 10: ELA PT

May 16: Math CAT

May 17: Math PT

May 22-24: 8^th grade science WCAS--regular schedule; testing in 8^th grade science classes only

Tolt Tickets for Popcorn

Our Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (PBIS) program, provides opportunities for our students to earn Tolt Tickets. Students earn Tolt Tickets for following the Tolt Bear Way: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe. On Tuesdays at lunches, students can turn in their Tolt tickets for different prizes--March 28 was our first popcorn prize day and it was well received!

Physical Education 

Middle school Physical Education (PE) classes give students opportunities for movement, aerobic activity, skill-building, and fresh air during the school day. Tolt’s PE team of Ms. Bawden, Ms. Lindell, and Mr. Stull keep our students moving, utilizing the Tolt gym, track, fields, wrestling room/aux gym, and outdoor courts. Your levy dollars support Physical Education classes in Riverview schools--thank you!   



8th Grade Student Athlete Requirements for

Cedarcrest High School

As 8th grade student athletes look ahead to transitioning to Cedarcrest High School, please be aware that in order to be eligible for fall sports at CHS, students must pass all 4th quarter classes at Tolt. There is an option to take summer school to make up for any failed classes and clear eligibility. If failed classes are not made up, at minimum, students will be ineligible for competitions until the first grade check at the end of September at CHS. Grades can be checked regularly in Skyward.

Tolt offers a variety of activities and clubs. Please check out all the information on our website:  tms.rsd407.org/activities

photo:

left: Rachel Tomczek, TMS School Nurse

right: Karen Wright, PTSA President

I am so excited to share that due to the generosity of our amazing Tolt PTSA we have a new AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) available to travel with our students to away events! I am absolutely ecstatic about this as it will provide greater protection for our students and staff when they are away from Tolt’s campus. Thank you Tolt PTSA for supporting our students’ health!

Nurse Rachel, RN

[email protected]

Nurse's webpage

425-844-4662

NJHS Spring Food/Hygiene Drive

Collection boxes in 1st period classes

April 24-May 5

The Tolt National Junior Honor Society is holding a Spring Food/Hygiene Drive. Donations are collected through 1^st period classes from Monday, April 24 through Friday, May 5. This is a wonderful school wide competition that benefits those in need in the Duvall and Carnation area. Students in the winning class can earn a variety of prizes such as a breakfast for their class! 

If your family is able to donate any of the items on the attached list, please send the food/items with your student to school. Thank you--your generosity is much appreciated!

April Tolt Time Dates

Wednesday 4/19

April Assembly Dates

No Assemblies Scheduled

Regular School Days

8:25AM-2:57PM

Early-Release Fridays

8:25AM-1:27PM

Stay Connected

Visit our new Stay Connected page on our school website for detailed information about ways to stay connected with our school and district.