COBRA CONNECTIONS

Thank you to all the families that attended our Spring Conferences and those of you that visited our book fair. It was great to see so many families in our building and supporting TMS! I hope you enjoy reading though the update. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or good news to share!

Tricia Johnson

tjohnson@triton.k12.mn.us

507.418.7510

Our TEAM Parent Group plans to host a dance on April 14th, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Our students love having social events to enjoy! Thank you to all the parents that are organizing this dance. If a student would like to attend, they should sign up in the office and pre-pay the $2 entry fee. This will help us make sure we have adequate supervision for this event. If there are any behavior issues during the dance, parents will be called to pick their child up early. Please drop off and pick up at the Activities Entrance door. If you'd like to help at this event, or learn more about the TEAM Parent Group, please email tmsteam@triton.k12.mn.us

Students in grades 6-8 will take the reading and math tests. Students in grade 8 will also take the science test.

Reading, April 12-13

Math, April 26-27

Science (8th Grade), May 3-4

Test Tips for Parent-Student Discussions

1. Practice at home - Item samplers provide examples of the types of questions that are on the test. These can be accessed at home and practiced. You can find item samplers for each grade on the PearsonAccess website. http://minnesota.pearsonaccessnext.com/ and click on preparing for testing. Online test tutorials are also available.

2. More information on the MCAs can be accessed on the Minnesota Department of Education Website. http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/fam/tests/.

3. Parents of 11th graders should have a conversation with their child and check-in to make sure they are signed up for the appropriate test. The majority of the students take the ACT, but taking the ASVAB is also an option.

Triton National Advancers

1st place advancers: Chapter Service Portfolio Level 1 - Chace Landsteiner, Aden Ronken, Daniel Villegas ( not pictured)

2nd place advancers: Chapter Service Portfolio Level 1 - Cinthia Felix, Ruby Kellogg, Brooklyn Mechtel

Also Competing at State

Professional Presentation: Hector Ibarra, Carter Krahn

MN only skill event - Ruby Kellogg

Special Recognition

MN New on the Horizon advisor award - Luann McMahan

Students in 6th and 7th grade are eligible to participate in four days of hands-on learning and education. Registration is now open and closes on March 29th. More information can be found here.

Enhanced Driving Institute will be holding a driver’s ed class here at Triton, June 5th – 16th (2 weeks, M-F) from 9:00-noon. The class will be held in the Middle School Media Center. The three Behind the Wheel lessons would be held at the Rochester location. The Complete Package, which includes 30 classroom and 6 hours BTW has a program agreement starting the first day of class. That package will allow you to obtain your blue card so you can drive! There is also a Classroom Only option that can be purchased that is not subject to a program agreement. This may be an option for those younger than age 15. If you have questions e-mail Mr. Johnson at jjohnson@triton.k12.mn.us or visit the website for more detailed information and to register https://www.enhanceddrivinginstitute-mn. com/triton

Dean of Students

Triton Middle School

Email: tjohnson@triton.k12.mn.us
Website: triton.k12.mn.us
Location: 813 West Highway Street Dodge Center, MN 55927
Phone: 507.418.7510