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Dear TMS Families,
I hope your family had a relaxing Spring Break. We have lots to look forward to during these last two months of the school year.
We continue to take steps to ensure our students follow our Tolt Bear Way of being respectful, responsible, and safe. This week, all students were reminded how to show the Tolt Bear Way. This included that our school takes all reports of HIB (harassment, intimidation, and bullying) and threats very seriously, which can include school consequences and contacting law enforcement. Students were encouraged to report anything that concerns them to a staff member.
Our school continues its work around building and supporting a welcoming school community for all students. On Thursday, May 5, our students will engage in our third and final inclusion and belonging lesson for this year during an extended 1st period. The learning target for the lesson is that students will respond to diversity by building empathy, respect, understanding and connection. Students will listen to a story depicting the themes of diversity and fitting in, and then analyze the supports and challenges of the main character.
Thank you to our fabulous PTSA for organizing our upcoming Staff Appreciation Week from May 2 through May 6. Our staff does so much every day for our students, and our students are truly fortunate to have such caring, dedicated, and talented staff here at Tolt. 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 last two weeks in May. All students will take the SBA in English Language Arts and Math, and 8th graders will take the WCAS in science. More information is below. Your help in ensuring your student is at school and ready to do their best on testing days is appreciated.
8th grade families, please plan on attending or watching our Moving Up Ceremony, which will be in-person on Thursday, June 16 at 7PM at Cedarcrest High School. During this time, we will honor our outstanding group of 8th graders. All current health and safety guidelines will be followed. This event will be livestreamed so families may choose to watch this event instead of attending in-person. More information will be shared with 8th grade families closer to the end of the year.
Thank you for your ongoing support and for sharing your student with us. Go Bears!
Amie Karkainen, Principal
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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 8th graders in their science classes.
Testing Schedule:
May 17-19: SBA ELA--testing from 8:25AM-11:00AM
May 23-24: 8th grade science WCAS--regular schedule; testing in 8th grade science classes only
May 25-26: SBA Math--testing from 8:25AM-11:00AM
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8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony |
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Save The Date!
Tolt Middle School's 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony is in-person!
- Cedarcrest High School Gymnasium
- Thursday, June 16, 7:00PM
- More details to come
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Attention All 5th Grade Families!
It is an exciting time for 5th graders as they transition from elementary school to middle school. Students have a wonderful opportunity to visit Tolt Middle School in-person on Thursday, June 2nd. All 5th graders will be bussed from their elementary schools to Tolt Middle School. When students arrive at Tolt, they will go on a guided tour of our school, take part in fun activities, meet teachers and receive information about staff, classes, clubs and activities. Families will need to pick up their students at 5:30PM at Tolt Middle School. Carpooling with other families is encouraged! Pick up locations and more information will be coming.
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Upcoming Spring Sports Pictures |
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Spring Sports Season (Tolt Track & Field) Pictures Monday, April 25th
Pictures will be taken during practice on Monday, April 25th. To use the online prepay feature go to www.4NSP.com, Access Code: R2122-01
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WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) is returning to Tolt next school year! We need 8th grade WEB leaders for the 2022-2023 school year. Applications will be available after spring break and due to the counseling center on May 6. This orientation program is a great way for 8th grade WEB leaders to help our incoming 6th graders. 8th graders learn leadership skills and get to participate in fun activities. All current 7th graders are encouraged to apply to be a WEB leader for next school year.
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Cedarcrest Summer Sport Camps |
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Cedarcrest High School summer sport camps are all online for signups!
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Hurry! Cedarcrest Softball
Day Camp this Saturday, April 23!
Come join the Cedarcrest Varsity Fastpitch players for softball instruction on Cedarcrest High School’s fields.
Varsity players demonstrate skills that campers will perform throughout the day:
*Throwing/Catching *Hitting *Offense/Defense *Conditioning
April 23rd 9:00am-12noon
Camp Fee: $40.00/player
$45/Day of Camp registration
Proceeds benefit Cedarcrest High School ASB Fastpitch.
Click here to sign up:
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Cedarcrest Players/Parents Football Meeting Monday, April 25!
All 8th grade students interested in playing football at Cedarcrest High School, please join us for an informational meeting at Cedarcrest High School on Monday, April 25, at 6:00PM in the gym. Both parents and players are encouraged to come!
If you have any questions, please contact: coachfiala@rsd407.org
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2022 Tolt 8th Grade Dance |
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TOLT Student Store & Punchcards
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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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Health Updates & Resources
We are working to support our student health by providing state required Hearing and Vision Screening for 7th and 8th graders. To pull off this event, Nurse Rachel needs your help! We are seeking volunteers to help support students and Nurse Rachel on Wednesday, May 4, from 8:30AM-2:45PM and Monday, May 9, from 10:30AM-2:45PM at Tolt (you can help for the whole day or part of it! Lunch break will be a part of the schedule). Nurse Rachel will provide training prior to the event and please let her know by Thursday, April 28, tomczekr@rsd407.org, if you are willing to participate!
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS: for upcoming hearing and vision screening, if your student wears glasses/contacts, make sure they have their glasses and/or contacts with them on May 4 and 9 for screening.
Rachel Tomczek, RN
425-844-4662
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Important Phone Numbers
Main Office
425-844-4600
Attendance Office
425-844-4606
Counseling Office
425-844-4607
Office Hours
7:30AM-4:00PM
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Regular School Days
8:25AM-2:57PM
Early-Release Fridays
8:25AM-1:27PM
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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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