5th Grade Parent NightMarch 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

of 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

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.

Middle schoolers are

curious.

How Parents Can Help

Stay involved! Check

grades in Skyward.

Help students with

organization 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

of 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 ToursLed 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!