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5th Grade Parent Night

March 21, 2018

Tonight’s Purpose

 You will learn enough

about Tolt to picture your student coming here in the fall.

 You will gain information

to make the transition smoother for you and your student.

Overview of This Evening

Middle School and Tolt Info

Amie Karkainen, Principal

Activities/Athletics

Tom Oldenburg, Assistant Principal

WEB

Tim Suchsland, Counselor

Student Devices

Chris Collins, Director of IT Erik McFarland, Technology Teacher

PTSA

Andrea McKiernan, Parent and 6th Grade Teacher

Stations/Tours

6th Grade Teacher

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 750 students in

grades 6-8.

While in Middle School

 Students go from

being more “child- like” to “adult-like” – it’s a time of 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. (If it doesn’t sound

right, it probably isn’t…get the whole story.)

 Middle schoolers are curious.

We Help Middle Schoolers…

 We help middle

schoolers take risks, try new things, explore, uncover strengths and learn life skills in a safe and supportive environment.

How Parents Can Help

 Stay involved!

Check grades in Skyward.

 Help students with

• rganization, time

management, and self advocacy.

How Parents Can Help

 Shift more responsibility to

students as they progress through middle school.

 Help your student learn

from failure.

How Parents Can Help

 Encourage your student to help others.

Our Daily Schedule

 Six 57-minute classes

during the day

 4-minute passing time

(no lockers)

 Three 30-minute,

mixed grade lunches

Standard 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 Lab, Math Lab, or Learning Lab

Students will have the opportunity to select semester-long electives in 7th and 8th grade.

Activities

 ASB  Assemblies

 Golf  Homework Club  Honor Society  Jazz Band  Jazz Choir  Math Club  Orchestra  Random Acts of Kindness  Robotics  TSA: Technology Student

Association

 Spirit Days  Socials  Dance

Athletics

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

WEB

“Where Everybody Belongs”

 New This Year! Thanks PTSA + REF!  8th grade leaders mentor 6th graders  1st day of school (morning) is WEB

• rientation

 Only 6th graders + 8th grade leaders  Assembly, teambuilding activities, tour of

campus



Additional activities throughout the year



Coordinators:

 Ronda Ish, Quinn Thompson, Tim

Suchsland

Student Devices



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



Mobile Filtering, Class Policy, ApParent



HP X360 Tablet (charger, pen, carry case)



On Site Support – Sean White



Visit our table with any questions!

Student Devices

PTSA

 Where parents, teachers and students work

together to create a positive learning environment.

 Sign up to be a member  Volunteer opportunities

Important Dates

 Counselors visited every 5th grade classroom last week  Tuesday, June 5th – 5th Grade Transition Event from

2:45-5:30 pm

 Monday, August 27th – Orientation Day from

8-11 am and 12-3 pm – pay fines, turn in medications, class schedules available, pick up PE uniforms, etc.

 Tuesday, September 4th – First Day of School –

WEB Orientation in morning

Our Staff

 Loves working with middle school students.  Puts a lot of time into

helping 6th graders transition into middle school – we have an incredible group of 6th grade teachers.

 Chooses to work at Tolt

and in Riverview.

Stations

 Band  Choir  Counseling  LRC  Multiage  PE  Backpack Organization  Communication  Student Devices  Powerpacks  PTSA  Tours