5 th 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 Amie Karkainen, Principal Middle School and Tolt Info Activities/Athletics Tom Oldenburg, Assistant Principal WEB Tim Suchsland, Counselor Student Devices Chris Collins, Director of IT Erik McFarland, Technology Teacher Andrea McKiernan, Parent and PTSA 6th Grade Teacher Stations/Tours 6th Grade Teacher
Tolt Students Come from all 5 Riverview elementary schools (Carnation, Cherry Valley, Stillwater, ERMA and PARADE) . 6 th 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 organization, 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 6 th 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 7 th and 8 th grade.
Activities ASB Assemblies Golf Homework Club Honor Society Jazz Band Random Acts of Kindness Spirit Days Jazz Choir Robotics Socials Math Club TSA: Technology Student Dance Orchestra Association
Athletics Physicals, Athletic Code, ASB Card $20, and Participation Fee $80 6th Grade Sports: 7th and 8th Grade Sports: Fall-Cross Country Fall-Boys Soccer, Cross Country, Girls Volleyball Winter-Wrestling 1st Winter Season-Girls Basketball, Wrestling Spring-Track 2nd Winter Season-Boys Basketball, Girls Soccer Spring-Track
WEB “Where Everybody Belongs” New This Year! Thanks PTSA + REF! 8 th grade leaders mentor 6 th graders 1st day of school (morning) is WEB orientation 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 6 th graders transition into middle school – we have an incredible group of 6 th grade teachers. Chooses to work at Tolt and in Riverview.
Stations Band Backpack Organization Choir Communication Counseling Student Devices LRC Powerpacks Multiage PTSA PE Tours
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