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TMS - THS Families,

This time of the year is always very exciting! The start of a new school year presents many fantastic opportunities and we are thrilled to welcome our students back to school!

Thank you for taking a minute to read through the information below. In particular please pay extra attention to the following items...

1. Sixth Grade Orientation and Family Information Night

2. Ninth Grade Orientation

3. Open House

4. Chromebook Distribution

5. Learning Plan - COVID

Sincerely,

Luke Lutterman - Principal

llutterman@triton.k12.mn.us

(507) 418-7520

Kevin Krenz - Assistant Principal

kkrenz@triton.k12.mn.us

(507) 418-7510

Monday, August 23, 9 AM - 12 PM - 9th Grade Orientation

Monday, August 23, 1 - 5 PM - TMS Web Orientation for 6th Grade

Monday, August 23, 5 - 6:30 PM - 6th Grade Family Information Night

Thursday, September 2, 2:30 - 6:30 PM - TMS-THS Open House, Pictures

Tuesday, September 7 - First Day of School

**Please Note The New Time & Date For 9th Grade Orientation**

Reminder - pictures will be taken at Open House on Thursday, September 2.

Reminder - pictures will be taken at Open House on Thursday, September 2. All students including seniors should get a picture taken as we will use these for student ID's.

We are working very hard on finishing schedules and locker assignments. Our goal is to have all student schedules finished as soon as possible. Schedules will be published after freshmen orientation on August 23. Freshmen will be able to pick up their schedules at orientation and 10, 11, 12 graders can pick up their schedules at Open House.

Middle School schedules will be available for sixth graders at WEB Orientation on August 23. Seventh and Eighth graders can pick up their schedules at Open House on September 2.

This year all students in grades 6-12 will have a school-issued Chromebook. All students should be using the school-issued device and not a personal computer while at school. Requests for exceptions should be made by contacting the building principal. This year we will not have a Chromebook technology fee.

Steps to receiving your Chromebook

1. Read the Chromebook Use Procedures

2. Fill out the User Agreement - available below

3. Pick up at any of the dates/times listed below

Monday, August 23 - Sixth graders can pick up devices during WEB Orientation

Tuesday, August 23 - Ninth graders can pick up devices during Link Crew Orientation

Thursday, September 2 - All students can pick up devices during Open House

It is our goal to have 100% distribution so we are ready to go on the first day of school!

Throughout all the changes and challenges this pandemic has presented we continue to be impressed with the resiliency of our students, the high levels of engagement from our parents and community, and the innovative practices that have been implemented by our teachers and staff.

As many of you know, Mr. Schlichting sent out a communication earlier this week explaining our 2021-22 Learning Plan. Please know that this situation will once again be very fluid and adjustments may come throughout the course of the school year. We also wanted to remind you that we do not have the distance learning "Family Flex" option this year. The learning plan is available below for your reference.

We want to encourage you to reach out to your respective school office with questions or concerns.

Thank you!

Luke Lutterman

llutterman@triton.k12.mn.us

(507) 418-7520

Kevin Krenz

kkrenz@triton.k12.mn.us

(507) 418-7510

Dear Triton Parents,

The Taher staff are excited to see the students back at school! Here are few things we would

like to share with you before starting off this school year.

*Reimbursable meals (regular school lunches) are FREE to all students again this year. A meal must include- Main entrée, fruit or vegetable and 1 milk.

* Please note: milk is only free with school lunch! A fee will be charged for milk if your child

brings a sack lunch from home and wants milk then the $.55 charge will be applied to their

account. Also, if your child receives school lunch but wants an EXTRA milk there is also a $.55 charge which would need to be paid by the family/guardians through the students account.

*We have brought back the Diner meals for Middle & High school students. That means your Middle or High school student can make a meal on our Diner/Ala carte side and it will qualify as a free reimbursable meal. To make it a meal your student must have the entrée, fruit or vegetable, and 1 milk. We will have signage to try and help explain this and they can always reach out to me with any questions.

*We will continue to have our ala carte line filled with individual items that your student may

purchase. If you allow your student to purchase ala carte items please make sure they have

funds in their account or cash when purchasing. If you want your student's account blocked

from ala carte items please contact my office by phone or email.

*Any negative balances can continue to be paid on throughout the year. If you need to know

the current balance of your student's account please contact me or Kelly J.

*IMPORTANT!! FOR QUALIFIED FAMILIES TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL BENEFITS WE STILL NEED FAMILIES TO FILL OUT THE FREE & REDUCED PAPERWORK AND TURN IT INTO THE DISTRICT OFFICE. THIS HELPS THE FAMILIES WITH THEIR P-EBT BENEFITS AND HELPS THE SCHOOL QUALIFY FOR EDUCATIONAL FUNDS AND DISCOUNTS.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out!

Office Phone 507-418-7531

TAHER Foodservice---Misty L.

Misty: Mlangley@triton.k12.mn.us

Kelly: Kjohnson@triton.k12.mn.us

Click below if interested in a Cobra stencil for your driveway/yard!

We have a senior that is coordinating a blood drive with the Red Cross for her senior project. Please consider donating blood on Monday, August 30, between 10 AM - 4 PM.

The Minnesota Department of Health requires students entering Grade 7 to provide

documentation from the primary/family physician or clinic for the following immunizations:

 Tdap Booster (tetanus, diphtheria & pertussis)

 2nd MMR

 Hepatitis B (series of 3)

 Polio (at least 3 doses)

 Meningococcal

 2 Varicella (chickenpox) or Physician Proof (history) of Disease

Parents may choose the option to decline any or all vaccines due to conscientious objections. A conscientious objection form must be signed by parents and verified via notarization and kept in the student’s health file at school. This form is available from the school, your primary health clinic or from the Triton website (www.triton.k12.mn.us) under the nursing department tab. If you choose this option, please be specific regarding which vaccine(s) you are objecting to.

The Tdap Booster may be administered from age 11 until entrance into Grade 7 and is usually

the 6th shot in the series.

Varicella (chickenpox) requires documentation of 2 vaccines or a history of having the

chickenpox disease for children in Grade 7. Documentation of a history of varicella disease must include one of the following:

 Signature of a provider and the date of the child’s varicella illness; or

 Signature of a provider and a statement that a parent’s/guardian’s description of the

disease history is indicative of past varicella infection; or

 Signature of provider or a representative of a public clinic and laboratory evidence

of the child’s varicella immunity; or

 Medical Exemption: No student is required to receive an immunization if they have a

medical contraindication, history of the disease or laboratory evidence of immunity. For

a student to receive a medical exemption, a physician must sign the appropriate form; or

 Conscientious Exemption: No student is required to have an immunization which is

contrary to the conscientiously held beliefs of his/her parent/guardian. However, not

following vaccine recommendations may endanger the health or life of the student or

others they come in contact with. To receive this exemption, a parent/guardian must

complete and sign the Pupil Immunization From, as well as obtain a notarized signature.

Please provide a clinic copy of your child’s immunization record to include the dates of the

required immunizations. Vaccination dates must be received prior to the first day of school for the next school year in order for your child to attend school in the fall.

Once vaccinations are completed, please mail immunization records to the School Nurse at

813 West Hwy St., Dodge Center MN, 55927 or you may attach it to an email to

kmcneilus@triton.k12.mn.us. If you have any questions, please call the School Nurse,

Kendra McNeilus, LPN at 507-418-7500.

Minnesota law requires that all children get vaccinated against certain diseases or have a legal exemption on file to enroll in school. All teen students are required to get two doses of the meningococcal ACWY vaccine. The initial dose of this vaccine is due when students enter 7th grade at age 11 or 12 years of age. The second dose is due at 16 years of age.

Students will need to have documentation or a legal exemption for the booster dose of the

meningococcal vaccine.

For a current copy of your teen’s vaccination record, call the Minnesota Immunization

Information Connection (MIIC) at 651-201-3980.

For more information on meningococcal disease, go to Meningococcal Disease Basics

(www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/meningococcal/basics.html) on the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) website.

If you need exemption information, the Immunization Form

(www.health.state.mn.us/people/immunize/basics/imzform.pdf) is available on the MDH

website.

Once vaccinations are completed, please mail immunization records to the School Nurse at

813 West Hwy St., Dodge Center MN, 55927 or you may attach it to an email to

kmcneilus@triton.k12.mn.us. If you have any questions, please call the School Nurse,

Kendra McNeilus, LPN at 507-418-7500.

Email: llutterman@triton.k12.mn.us
Website: www.triton.k12.mn.us
Location: 813 West Highway Street Dodge Center, MN
Phone: 507-418-7520
Facebook: facebook.com/WeAreTriton
Twitter: @LukeLutterman