Thank you for taking the time to review this week's newsletter. As always, feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Tricia Johnson, TMS Dean of Students
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Triton Middle School Newsletter - April 29, 2024
Calendar Reminders
We have many upcoming events at Triton Public School. The most up-to-date calendar information can be accessed via the links below.
April 30: Grade Checks for Eligibility
April 30: 6th Grade Field Trip
May 6: Two-Hour Late Start
May 6: TMS Band & Choir Concert
May 7: eLearning Day
May 14: Grade Checks for Eligibility
eLearning Day, Tuesday, May 7
We will have an eLearning Day for all students on Tuesday, May 7. The following expectations are in place for this day.
Students should submit their attendance online via Infinite Campus. This is especially important for students planning to participate in extracurriculars that evening.
School work and assignments should be completed via Google Classroom.
Teachers will be available for online meetings should questions arise.
6th Grade Eagle Bluff Trip
The 6th Grade Class had an amazing experience at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center. They participated in four outdoor class experiences, two evening naturalist programs, a night hike, and a campfire that many parents also joined! Below are just a few pictures from their adventures. Many more pictures will be shared out to all the 6th grade students and parents very soon! Thank you to everyone that helped in one way or another to make this trip possible for our students!
6th Grade State Capitol & Fort Snelling Trip, April 30
On April 30th, the 6th grade class will be attending a field trip to the Minnesota State Capitol followed by a tour of Fort Snelling in St. Paul. This field trip will be at no cost to your student and will be led by Minnesota Historical Society members along with Triton Middle School teachers. Students will need to bring a home lunch for the day unless they requested a bag lunch through the school.
General Information
• Dress for the weather, shoes included. The field trip will happen rain or shine and is outdoors. There will be a lot of walking.
• No cell phones - parents, please make our jobs easier and encourage your child to keep their phone at home or in their locker on April 30th
• Don't forget to bring a lunch
• Students will be visiting gift shops, if they decide to purchase something, they will need to purchase with their own money
• Please contact the Middle School office if your students is absent on April 30th ASAP
Contact: Liz Neseth with any questions, eneseth@triton.k12.mn.us
Free School Supplies for 2024-2025
The Ready, Set, Learn of Dodge County Program is now accepting applications for free school supplies and a backpack for children attending pre-school through 12th grade. Any child in need living or going to school in Dodge County is eligible to participate. You are automatically approved when you complete the application!
Congrats to the April Profile of a Graduate Award Recipients
Driver's Education Information
8th Graders! Want to learn how to drive and get your permit soon?
Turning 15 in the next year? Take driver’s education with Mr. Johnson at Triton from 9-noon this summer.
Week one: June 4th - June 7th
Week two: June 10th -June 15th
The three Behind the Wheel lessons would be held at the Rochester location. This class is available to 14-year-old’s turning 15 in the near future.
If you have questions ask Mr. Johnson via email at jjohnson@triton.k12.mn.us or visit the website for more detailed information and to register at https://www.enhanceddrivinginstitute-mn.com/triton
Attention TMS/THS Girls and Boys interested in GOLF...
The Dodge Country Club Ladies League AND Men's League would like to scholarship one girl and one boy who lives in Dodge County with a 2024 golf season pass to the Dodge Country Club. Those interested should contact the DCC Ladies League at: dccladies@gmail.com by May 17. Please include your name, grade, school, contact information, and why you want this membership.
MCA Testing Information
Triton Parents,
This week marks the FINAL WEEK of MCA testing! It is always appreciated when appointments are scheduled around MCA Testing Dates. Please see below for the various tests and dates scheduled for each grade level.
We should also note that parents have a right to additional information and to opt their children out of testing. Additional information and testing opt out form are ACCESSIBLE HERE.
Test Tips for Parent-Student Discussions
Student readiness tools (SRTs) can be reviewed ahead of time. Previewing these tools will help students become more comfortable with the test format and design. https://minnesota.pearsonaccessnext.com/readiness-tools/
More information on the MCAs can be accessed on the Minnesota Department of Education Website. http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/fam/tests/
if you want in depth resources on test content, you can access the webpage below. https://testing123.education.mn.gov/test/assess/res/
Homework Completion
Get the weekly missing work Email
Every Tuesday after school an email is automatically sent out to parents if their child has any missing assignments in a teacher's gradebook on Infinite Campus. Please know there may be times when your child has indeed completed an assignment, however it has either not been turned in or has not been graded yet, therefore it shows as missing. Please use these email messages as an opportunity to discuss assigned work. Feel free to email teachers if you'd like any clarification on information you received. If you need to update your email address so that you receive these messages, please contact our TMS office at 507-418-7510.
Your child can stay for Homework Club
TMS students are welcome to stay after school on Wednesdays to either work independently or receive help from one of our teachers. Students will work in the classroom of the Homework Club supervisor for that Wednesday. Parents will need to provide transportation home at 4:00 PM. This is a great opportunity for students to dedicate time to complete their assigned work AND have someone to help them when needed!
Homework Link
The Homework Link is designed to help you and our students have a quick look at what has been assigned for homework in all their classes during the week. This information can be accessed on our Homeroom Website (link below). All students have the Homeroom Website bookmarked on their Chromebooks. The Homework Link is updated by our teachers throughout the week and is one more resource, in addition to Infinite Campus and Google Classroom, to help students be successful at TMS.
How To Stay Engaged With Your Child's School Experience...
We have been working hard to make sure that parents and families have the information they need to help guide their child through their years at Triton Middle and High School.
We want all students to develop self-advocacy skills and learn to manage things appropriately, but parent/guardian guidance and support are crucial to the overall success of students and our school.
Please use the guide pictured to the right on ways to stay involved and engaged in your child's educational experiences.
For More Information about resources offered through Ms. Maas, please access the link below or reach out.
(507) 418-75200
Safety Concerns
Student safety and well being will continue to be our number one priority. Information can be reported safely and privately.
Administrative Assistant, Marisa Starkson mstarkson@triton.k12.mn.us
Counselor, Diane Meyer dmeyer@triton.k12.mn.us
Principal, Luke Lutterman llutterman@triton.k12.mn.us
(507) 418-7510
www.triton.k12.mn.us
