Cobra Connections
TES Summer Update - August 16, 2023
Principal Update
It is hard to believe that the start of the school year is right around the corner. I am excited for the opportunities ahead for our students and families!
Thank you for taking the time to read through the information below. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns! We look forward to a great 2023-2024 school year!
#WeAreTriton
Shane Van Beek
(507) 418-7500
School Contact Information
Elementary School
Administrative Assistant, Whitney Hesse, whesse@triton.k12.mn.us
School Counselor, Kallen Knott, kknott@triton.k12.mn.us
School Social Worker, Stefanie Maas, smaas@triton.k12.mn.us
Principal, Shane Van Beek, svanbeek@triton.k12.mn.us
Calendar Items
August 28 - Teachers return for workshop week
September 5 & 6 - Teacher Interview Days (sign up below)
September 7 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Teacher Interview Days
We will have our traditional teacher interview days on September 6 and September 7 this year for all Pre-K through fifth-grade students. The goal is for families to meet the teacher, ask questions they may have, and begin the year on a positive note.
In addition to meeting the teacher, students may bring in supplies and items needed for the start of the school year. Students will also participate in a few academic screeners.
You can click the button below to access the Signup Genius for the two days. Families only need to sign up for one slot for each student they have. If you are having any problems accessing the sign up please reach out to the elementary office.
Who is my child's teacher?
At the end of last school year we had a "move up day" for all students. If you are not sure of which class your child is in, please reach out to the elementary office at 507.418.7500
School Supplies
Picture Day
Picture day for all K-5 students will be Friday, September 8th. We will have a make up date in October for those that miss the first photo opportunity. More information to come on picture day.
Pre School Information
Some important stuff to start off the year from our Community Education Office:
- TRANSPORTATION INFO: If your preschool student attends a licensed daycare in the Triton District and you had requested transportation then we will need the Transportation Form returned to us ASAP to get that set up for your student. Once filled out it can be emailed to us. If you need this form, please contact Triton Community Ed and we will get it out to you!
- SCHOLARSHIP/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFO: If you had requested a scholarship to help cover your student’s preschool fee, we will need those forms turned back in before any scholarship help could be offered to you. Again, if you need these forms just contact Triton Community Ed and we will get them out to you.
- INVOICES: Invoices for September 2023 will be going out early next week. The first invoice may have a Registration Fee on it if you have not already paid that. If paperwork for transportation and/or scholarship has not been returned to us and you need either of these, contact us ASAP to get it fixed and paperwork can be completed. Otherwise, neither of those will reflect on your invoice.
- START DATE:
- Preschool for classes meeting on Monday will start SEPTEMBER 11th.
- Preschool for classes meeting on Tuesday will start SEPTEMBER 12th.
- TIMES for class: AM CLASS: 8 AM to 10:30 AM, PM CLASS: 12:30 PM-3 PM – if dropping your child off for class they can arrive no more than 10 minutes before class start time.
We are very excited to meet all our preschool families and will have a great 2023-2024 school year!
School Lunch Information
Starting School Year 2023-2024 meals are free for all students. We are still encouraging ALL families to fill out the educational benefit form (formerly Free & Reduced Lunch form, Attached Below). This form goes far beyond the original Free and reduced lunch eligibility for families. It could also qualify families for reduced athletic/activity fees, funding for internet access and technology and AP Testing support. For the school district it brings in additional compensatory funding from the State of MN that can be used for a multitude of things to benefit the kids and our schools.
Parents/guardians: you are responsible for any negative balance that your student’s account may
have. These accounts need to be paid and brought up to date. If you need help with doing that, please reach out to me as we still have some funds left in our Cobra Kindne$$ account. This account allows families WITH A CURRENT NEGATIVE BALANCE the opportunity to receive matching funds to get the account taken care of. You must communicate with Misty/Taher to qualify and receive this donation/funds.
For the 2023-2024 school year here are some things parents/guardians need to know for your student to make a “meal” that qualifies for the free lunch or breakfast. They must have 3 out of the 5 components listed below, for both Breakfast and Lunch.
- Meat/Meat alternative
- Grain
- Fruit
- Vegetable
- Milk
Breakfast
- Main meal on tray (meat/meat alternative)
- Fruit or Vegetable (must have ½ cup of one or the other. Do not need both but can take both.
- Milk
Lunch (main line & Diner area)
- Main meal (meat/meat alternative)
- Grain
- Fruit or Vegetable (must have ½ cup of one or the other. Do not need both but can take both.
- Milk
Sack lunches from home- If your student brings lunch from home and wants a milk; it is an extra charge of $.70. Milk is only free with school breakfast & lunch. Please make sure you have funds in your student’s account.
3 options for applying money to your student’s account:
- Pay online through infinite campus (if you need assistance please contact: Elementary,Middle or High School office).
- Check- Send with student to school or drop off in any office. Make check payable to Triton and put your students name on the memo line.
- Cash- Send cash with your student to school or drop off to any office- please make sure to have it in an envelope with the student’s first and last name.
Any questions or concerns please contact:
EMAIL: mlangley@triton.k12.mn.us or kjohnson@triton.k12.mn.us
Direct Line: 507-418-7531
Health Office Reminders
Hello Triton Families!
We hope you are having a summer full of fun, adventures, and relaxation! As the time for back to school quickly approaches, remember to keep these health office items
in mind!
IMMUNIZATIONS: If your student is new to the district or going into kindergarten, 7th , 10th , or 12th grade the school is required by the state to have documentation of up-to-date immunizations to attend school. If your student updates their vaccines this summer don’t forget to grab a copy of their immunization record for the school. If you need an exemption form for your student, send nurse Andrea an email and we can assist you with that process as well!
MEDICATIONS: If your student will be taking any prescription medications at school this year
the health office will need an updated medication form with both the doctor and guardian’s
signature on it. The health office cannot administer medications without an updated form.
OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATIONS: If you would like your student to have acetaminophen
(Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), allergy medications (Claritin, Benadryl), lotions, etc. available during
the school year, please add these to your back-to-school list. The new, unopened packages
labeled with your child’s name can be delivered to the health office. All medications must be
stored in the health office and cannot be kept in classrooms/lockers/backpacks (emergency
medications can be carried by responsible students IF the health office is aware and has an
action plan for them). There is also a form for parents/guardians to sign so that we can give
these medications during the school day.
ALLERGIES/ASTHMA/SEIZURE/DIABETES/TREATMENTS/FEEDINGS: Remember to reach
out to your child’s doctor for an updated action plan or care plan. The health office is required to
have physician orders for any emergency medications (inhalers/epi-pens/glucose/anti-seizure
meds) and an updated action plan signed by the doctor and parents. Physician orders or
documentation are also required for any special bathroom needs, dietary needs, medical
appliances, feeding needs, etc.
As always, the health office is happy to help with any questions or concerns! We love to hear
from parents and get as much information as we can about our students. The more we know
the better care we can provide here at school! Nurse Andrea will be checking email over the
summer so feel free to reach out!
HAVE AN AMAZING SUMMER!
Nurse Andrea and Tessa
(507) 418-7500, ext. 1203
K-12 Education Credit
Digital Tools Used at Triton
Triton Public Schools uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning. Technology vendors and software is 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://bit.ly/tpsstudentsoftwaredata 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) for additional questions regarding specific digital tools used in classrooms.
Resources at Triton Public Schools
Mr. Shane Van Beek
Email: svanbeek@triton.k12.mn.us
Website: www.triton.k12.mn.us
Location: 813 West Highway Street Dodge Center, MN
Phone: 507-418-7500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Triton-Elementary-School-766758073674787
Twitter: @shanevan_beek