5th Grade Parent NightMarch 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

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 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 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.org or 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