COBRA CONNECTIONS - January 13, 2025

MONDAY, JANUARY 13
3 Hour Late Start Schedule
School begins at 11:00 AM

MONDAY, JANUARY 20
No School

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23
Last Day of Semester 1

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24
No School, Teacher Grading Day

MONDAY, JANUARY 27
First Day of Semester 2

EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING

Early Childhood Screening is a quick and simple check of how your child is growing and learning. The screening includes a developmental assessment, vision and hearing tests, height and weight measurement and an immunization and health history review. The state of Minnesota recommends this at age 3 and requires screening before kindergarten entrance, and before, or within 90 days, of starting preschool.

The purpose of this free screening is to identify children who may need additional time and assistance to be ready for school. The sooner we get started, the more likely your child will begin school with the necessary skills to succeed.

Our next screening is on Friday, February 7th. Visit our website to sign up. Email mknutson@triton.k12.mn.us with questions or to set up an alternate time.

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION COMING SOON

We have started planning preschool classes for next fall. Watch for our registration information soon! If you would like us to email you when information is available, please let Mindy Knutson know: mknutson@triton.k12.mn.us.

Information will also be posted on our website, Facebook, and in the Cobra Connections newsletter.

*Friendly reminder that all students need to have early childhood screening before, or within 90 days, of starting preschool. If your child will start pre-k in the fall, please consider signing up for our February screening date to meet this requirement!

PRESCHOOL CALENDAR ITEMS

January 20-No preschool
January 24-Teacher work day, no preschool
February 7-Early Childhood Screening

Lost and Found

Our lost and found is filling up again! If you are missing any items please have your child check our table and coat rack. You can also call the TES office and we can go take a peak.

Cold Weather

Even in the winter we try to get outside for recess as much as possible. Each day we check the weather and if it is above zero (wind chill) we will head outside. Please send your student(s) with appropriate winter gear. If you are in need of winter gear please reach out to the TES office.

HERO Awards

TES continues to recognize our HERO award winners each Friday. Students are nominated throughout the week for being hard working, safe, responsible and/or respectful. On Friday morning we draw three names for those students to come down and collect a prize. It is a great way to begin our Fridays!

MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR ITEMS

January 15, Homework Club
January 22, Homework Club
January 23, End of Quarter 2
February 12, Ski Trip 7th Grade

ORDER A TMS YEARBOOK

Yearbooks are on sale now. Buying a yearbook is an investment in memories you'll cherish in the future!

Click here to order a middle school yearbook for 24-25.

SECOND QUARTER IS COMING TO AN END

Students will be reviewing grades and any missing assignments this week in preparation for the end of the quarter on January 23rd. They will be creating academic S.M.A.R.T. goals during Homeroom to help them finish strong! There are two Wednesdays before the quarter ends and Homework Club may be a great option for your child if they need any additional help! See details below.

MIDDLE SCHOOL HOMEWORK SUPPORT

Weekly emails will be sent every Wednesday if your child has a missing assignment in Infinite Campus
Homework Club is on Wednesdays. It starts after school and ends at 4 PM. Your child will need to be picked up at that time
The Homework Link will show you what work the teacher has assigned in class during the week

PRINCIPAL'S UPDATE

THS Families and Community,

I hope everyone found some time for rest and relaxation over the holiday season. As we get back to the day-to-day routines at school, I wanted to take a minute to remind everyone that the end of the semester is rapidly approaching. We want to make sure families are informed and create a platform to partner with the school. It is always appreciated when families connect with their children and discuss what needs to be finished before the end of the semester. Any parents needing Infinite Campus grade book access are encouraged to contact the high school. Parents should also always feel free to reach out to any teachers and/or administrators as questions arise.

End of Semester Timelines

Thursday, January 23 - Last Day of Semester 1

Friday, January 24 (3:30 PM) - Semester one grades will be available in Infinite Campus

Monday, January 27 - Report cards mailed

Friday, February 7 - Incompletes must have a grade assigned

Students in current activities with a failing grade "F" at the semester will be ineligible to compete until Saturday, February 8. Students with an incomplete will be ineligible until Saturday, February 8, or until they receive a passing grade

Thank you for taking the time to read through this newsletter and for staying up to date with your child's educational journey.

Luke Lutterman, Principal

llutterman@triton.k12.mn.us

(507) 418-7520

#WeAreTriton

REVIEWING SEMESTER 2 SCHEDULES

It is important that students and families review their semester 2 schedules for THS, and Quarter 3 schedules for TMS. Schedules will not be printed but can be accessed via the Infinite Campus Portal. Check out the graphic below for additional information.

THS BPA STUDENTS SHINE!

Triton’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter was once again a dominant force at their Regional Competition on Wednesday, January 8. Highlights are listed below.

PIERCE PETERSOHN - BOYS' BBALL ALL TIME LEADING SCORER

Congratulations to THS Junior Pierce Petersohn! He became the Cobra Boys' Basketball All-Time Leading Scorer on Thursday, January 9, in an over time victory over J-W-P.

TRITON LIVE STREAMING

We have received feedback from our community and families that they would like to see live streaming of events continue. We are excited to let you know that we view live streaming as an opportunity to connect our school community and that we also want to see this service continue.

Live-streamed games and activities have changed for this year. We will now be streaming through Hudl Fan and not YouTube. All Triton home events that are streamed can be accessed via the link HERE or by visiting www.triton.k12.mn.us and clicking on the Activities tab.

Thank you to the Triton Booster Club and our sponsors for making streaming a free service for our community and Cobra supporters.

Thank you for tuning in and for supporting our athletes and activity participants.

Calling all Actors Grades 1-8

Triton Community Ed and Storybook Theatre bring you Goldilocks and the Three Bears-- but with a twist! Students from grades 1-8 are welcome to join us as we tell the hilarious tale of Goldilocks as she is on trial for misdeeds against the Three Bears Family.

Performances:

Friday, January 31 at 7PM and Saturday, February 1 at 2PM in the Triton Schools Performing Arts Center.

Admission: Adults $5, Students $3

SAFETY CONCERNS

Student safety and well being will continue to be our number one priority. SpeakUp for Safety is a tipline for students and staff members to share their concerns about bullying, planned fights, students in crisis (suicide, self-harm, drug or alcohol abuse), school violence, and other safety concerns or urgent situations.

SpeakUp is safe and confidential and is available to staff and students 24/7.