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Parent-Family Newsletter - October 17, 2022
Homecoming - Thank you!
Triton Parents and Families,
Thank you for a wonderful Homecoming Week! It is so rewarding to work in a school district with great students, engaged families, and supportive businesses. We wanted to send a special thank you to our students. They continue to be positive representatives of our school and the Triton Community. #WeAreTriton
Upcoming Calendar Items
October 17, School Board Meeting, 6:00 PM
October 19, Sixth Grade Field Trip, Capital + Fort Snelling
October 19, Profile of a Graduate Recognition, 7:30 AM
October 19, Unity Day, Wear Orange
October 25, Corn Drive
November 4, Fall Service Day, Flex Friday
November 4, Mid Term - Semester 1
November 7, Workday, No Students
November 10, Picture Retakes
November 10-12, Fall Play Performances
November 17, TMS Band and Choir Concert, 6 PM
November 15, 21 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences
School Communications
Fall Service Day
Fall Play - November 10-12
Unity Day - Wednesday, October 19
Ninth Grade Wolf Ridge Trip
The Wolf Ridge trip was introduced to the ninth graders in their classes this week.
The trip is scheduled for January 13-16, 2023. Ninth grade parents should watch for a packet of information with all the necessary paperwork.
Please feel free to reach out with questions or concerns.
Ms. Swanson - Wolf Ridge Coordinator
(507)418-7520 ext. 1130
Principal's Update
Public school high-stakes testing has been at the forefront for decades. Student achievement and school evaluation have gone through many changes with No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and more recently with the, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Results from high-stakes testing and in our case, the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) are the most prominent and public measure of student achievement. These results are always significant and we will use this information as one measure of student achievement. Although this data is vital, we also feel that student achievement and career readiness should be defined by much more than a single test score on a single day.
We know that student success is based on many factors and we are excited to be implementing numerous practices and measures to monitor progress and improvement. We know that all students learn in different ways and should be able to demonstrate that they are prepared for a career and/or college in various ways. We have continued to look for indicators that adequately measure student achievement that moves beyond simple proficiency scores on High Stakes Tests. This is why Triton Public Schools is very excited to be joining Cohort 2 of Redefining Ready.
By joining Redefining Ready, we will be taking part in a national initiative that was launched by the AASA (The School Superintendent Association). Redefining Ready has numerous research based indicator areas that will help us more appropriately determine if students are college, career, and life ready. Some of these indicators are (GPA, AP courses, Algebra II passing rates, concurrent college credits, industry credentials, attendance, community service hours, and participation in extra/co-curriculars). We feel this updated measurement more accurately reflects the skills and knowledge needed to be successful regardless of the student’s career choice or postsecondary education plans.
The Triton Redefining Ready Team has been working very hard to generate data in line with the indicator areas. This Spring we will compile a School Report Card that clearly states how many of our students are college and career ready based on the research from the Redefining Ready Indicators. More importantly, we will now have the benefit of using a research-based framework to help us focus on making sure all students have the skills and knowledge to be successful after they leave our school.
We look forward to continuing to update the Triton Community on our Redefining Ready progress. As always, we thank you for your support, partnership and engagement.
Sincerely,
Triton Principals
Kevin Krenz
Luke Lutterman
Shane Van Beek
Together #WeAreTriton
School Pictures
TMS Event Code - FE41922
THS Event Code - FE41822
Substitute Teachers Needed
We are always in need of substitute teachers. You can be a substitute teacher without having an educational degree. Our teachers leave great sub plans and we will help you every step of the way.
If you or someone you know is interested, I encourage you to explore getting a short call sub license with the Minnesota Department of Education.
Please contact Luke Lutterman with questions.
(507) 418-7520
Drivers Education Options
St. Joseph Driving School is available for behind the wheel with pick up and drop off at home or school. Students or parents may call 507-259-7675 or 507-634-6293 to set up driving instruction. They are not offering classroom instruction at this time, however students have the option to do classroom online or in person with any driving school in the state of Minnesota.
Digitial Tools Used at Triton
Triton Public Schools uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning. Technology vendors and software are utilized to support work as we help all students develop the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing world.
We have an inventory of our curriculum, testing, and assessment tools posted at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1unjuIsIGGM2021Tdas_yEXLTsqA4oD1gkgZ_SXMUujA/edit?usp=sharing and include an outline of the student data elements within each tool. This list is maintained and communicated annually to all families at the start of the school year.
Please reach out to Technology Coordinator Rebecca Goossens (rgoossens@triton.k12.mn.us) or Technology Integrationist Coltt Ullom (cullom@triton.k12.mn.us) for additional questions regarding specific digital tools used in classrooms.
Sincerely,
Triton Public Schools
Student Accident Insurance
Dear Parents/Guardians:
The Triton School District is not responsible for any accidental injuries that occur to students while under the school’s supervision or participating in interscholastic sports.
Our School District has partnered with Student Assurance Services to give families the opportunity to purchase accident insurance for their student(s). When enrolled, this coverage provides financial assistance with your out-of-pocket medical expenses should your student sustain an accidental bodily injury.
Reasons to consider coverage for your student:
Your primary health insurance has a high deductible – copay – coinsurance.
No other insurance on your student.
Your student participates in a sport where unexpected injuries commonly occur.
If you have any questions regarding this voluntary student accident insurance program, please contact Student Assurance Services at (800) 328-2739. You will speak with a live person who can assist you with your questions.
Triton Live Streaming
Live-streamed games and activities can be found on the Triton Activities YouTube channel and also at www.triton.k12.mn.us under the High School Tab. You can also go back and watch previous games and events.
Thank you for tuning in and for supporting our athletes and activity participants.
Speak Up For Safety!
Download the Triton App!
Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022, 03:30 PM
Triton High School, Highway Street West, Dodge Center, MN, USA
Parent Teacher - Intervention Conferences
Monday, Nov 21, 2022, 03:30 PM
Triton High School, Highway Street West, Dodge Center, MN, USA
Mr. Kevin Krenz
Email: kkrenz@triton.k12.mn.us
Website: www.triton.k12.mn.us
Location: 813 West Highway Street, Dodge Center, MN
Phone: 507-418-7510
Mr. Luke Lutterman
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