5 th Grade Parent Night March 7 th , 2019 Tonights Purpose You will - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

5th Grade Parent Night

March 7th, 2019

Tonight’s Purpose

 You will learn

about life as a student at Tolt.

 You will learn how

we transition students into Tolt.

Tolt Staff

 We love middle

school students.

 We love our

community.

 We want students

to love Tolt.

Tolt Students

 Come from all 5 Riverview elementary schools

(Carnation, Cherry Valley, Stillwater, ERMA and PARADE).

 6th grade is the first time

this graduating class will all be together.

 About 790 students in

grades 6-8.

Tolt Why

To develop an inclusive community

• f critical and creative

thinkers who practice resiliency, show empathy, and take initiative for learning.

While in Middle School

 Students go from being

more “child-like” to “adult-like” – it’s a time

• f intense growth.

 Students discover their

sense of self and become more independent.

Characteristics of Middle Schoolers

 Middle schoolers are

focused on themselves.

 Middle schoolers prioritize

their peers over adults.

 Middle schoolers change

their interests frequently.

Characteristics of Middle Schoolers

 Middle schoolers are

idealistic and see the world of just and unjust.

 Middle schoolers tend

to exaggerate.

 Middle schoolers are

curious.

How Parents Can Help

 Stay involved! Check

grades in Skyward.

 Help students with

• rganization and time

management.

 Encourage your student

to help others.

Our Daily Schedule

 Six classes  4-minute passing

time (no lockers)

 Three mixed

grade lunches

6th Grade Classes

 Math 6, Advanced Math 6, or Pre-Algebra  Language Arts 6 or Pre-Honors Language Arts 6  Social Studies 6  Science 6  PE-PE-Tech-Art Rotation  Elective

Electives

 Concert Choir  Debut Band  Premier Band  Strand: 4 quarter-long electives  Reading Empowerment, Math Empowerment, or

Learning Lab

Empowerment Classes

 For students who would

benefit from additional math or reading support

 Students are with the same

teacher two periods a day

 Families are notified over

the summer

Empowerment Student Quotes

 “Reading Empowerment has helped me to write essays easier and

• faster. I grew confidence in my reading.”

 “I like Empowerment because we learn things BEFORE regular

math.”

 “At first I was like why do I have to have this extra learning thing

but then I realized it was not bad at all because my teacher taught me that reading is fun and helped me to be a better reader.”

 “Empowerment has surprised me of being one of my favorite

classes.”

WEB:

“Where Everybody Belongs”

 8th grade leaders mentor 6th graders  Morning of 1st day

• f school is only 6th

graders and 8th grade WEB leaders

 Additional activities

during the year

Activities

 ASB  Assemblies  Golf  Homework Club  Honor Society  Jazz Band  Jazz Choir  Math Club  Robotics  Tolt RPG Experience  TSA  WEB  Spirit Days  Socials  Dance

Sports

6th Grade Sports:

 Fall-Cross Country  Winter-Wrestling  Spring-Track

7th and 8th Grade Sports:

 Fall-Boys Soccer, Cross Country, Girls Volleyball  1st Winter Season-Girls Basketball, Wrestling  2nd Winter Season-Boys Basketball, Girls Soccer  Spring-Track  Physicals, Athletic Code,

ASB Card $20, and Participation Fee $80

Student Devices



Parent & Student Resources at https://it.rsd407.org or linked from the Tolt Website



HP X360 Laptop / Tablet



Device / Mobile Filtering, Class Policy, ApParent



On Site Support – Sean White / Student Technology Program



Visit our table with any questions!

Student Devices

Chris/Erik/Sean

Transportation

During the last week in August, look up bus stop information by Tyler Tech e-link on the RSD webpage under Transportation.

Health Info



All current 5th graders must have all of their immunizations current and a certificate of immunization status turned in before school starts.



Please ask our nurse questions about forms, immunization requirements and to set-up health plan meetings for next school year.

PTSA

 Where parents, teachers

and students work together to do great things for the students at Tolt.

 Sign up to be a member  Volunteer opportunities

Tables in Gym

 Counselors  Student Devices  Transportation  Nurse  PTSA  Campus Tours  Band

Interactive Campus Tours

Led by 8th Grade Student Leaders

 Locker Room  MPR (Multipurpose Room)  Main Office & Attendance

Office

 Classrooms (Science, Math,

Tech, Art, Social Studies, Language Arts, Music)

 LRC

Feedback, Please

 You will get an email

tomorrow with a link to a survey to provide feedback about tonight.

 We would

appreciate hearing your feedback!

Please stick around and ask us questions!