Cobra Connections TMS - THS

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 Triton Community.

October 5 - Grade Checks - Extracurricular Eligibility

October 6 - Financial Aid Night - Seniors, 6:30 PM, PAC

October 7 - Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program

October 9 - Color Run

October 20 - Early Out, THS Service Day

Triton High School communicates regularly through social media. Please check out the following accounts.

Facebook - @WeAreTriton, @tritonpublicschools

Twitter - @TritonCobras, @LukeLutterman, @CobraCounselor, @shanevan_beek, @schlich92

Instagram - @cobra_kindness, @cobracounselor

Hello Triton Families!

As a thank you to our communities, THS students will be traveling throughout the District picking up trash, raking leaves, and helping clean up public buildings and parks on October 20th.

If you are someone, or you know someone, in the Triton communities that needs help with any yard work or any other community service(s) this fall please contact us and we will help out as best we can. Our work crews consist of 10-15 students.

Deadline for sign up is Monday, October 18th. Here are the ways to let us know:

1) Call Triton High School at 507-418-7520 to sign-up with Michelle or Annalee and they will communicate with the committee accordingly to meet your request.

2) Email Mr. Casey O’Brien at cobrien@triton.k12.mn.us and let him know what you would like us to do.

Thank you for your help and consideration,

The Triton Service Day Committee

Unity Day is Wednesday, October 20th. Schools across the nation participate in this day by wearing orange to UNITE against bullying.

As we navigate this school year together, we wanted to offer more in terms of mental health training, suicide prevention and awareness. We know that some students may not be in a place to participate in these sessions. Please reach out if you would like your child to participate in alternative activities during these sessions.

The following sessions are scheduled for Triton High School Students in October.

Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program - Thursday, October 7

Students in grades 9-12 are scheduled to participate in this program. The Light for Life Foundation Int’l/Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program® is dedicated to preventing suicide and attempts by Making Suicide Prevention Accessible to Everyone and Removing Barriers to Help by:

• Empowering individuals and communities through leadership, awareness, and education; and
• By collaborating and partnering with support networks to reduce stigma and help save lives.

Additional information can be accessed here.

American Federation of Suicide Prevention - October 27 and 28

The American Federation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) will be here at the end of October. The program they will deliver is titled "It's Real: Teens and Mental Health." They will cover the signs of someone needing help, strategies for having a conversation with someone they're worried about, self-care methods, and how to reach out to trusted adults.

Parent Video - Jaedelyn Project

We also have a few parents that have lost their children to suicide and are working with the administration to create an awareness video. Once created this video will be made available for students and families.

Please feel free to reach out with questions or concerns.

Christi Runnells

crunnells@triton.k12.mn.us

(507) 418-7520

Luke Lutterman

llutterman@triton.k12.mn.us

(507) 418-7520

Ninth Grade and Tenth Grade Parents/Guardians,

The Wolf Ridge trip will be introduced to the ninth and tenth graders in science classes this week. This will be the first year where we take two grades to Wolf Ridge at the same time.

The trip is scheduled for January 14-17, 2022. Ninth and Tenth 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

kswanson@triton.k12.mn.us

(507)418-7520 ext. 1130

TMS - THS Parents and Families,

Our local law enforcement partners and state associations have alerted us that there may be additional TikTok challenges coming each month.

While many kids use TikTok for fun and creativity, it is also prone to create peer pressure and risk-taking. We are hopeful that these additional monthly challenges will not actually happen, but we want parents to be aware. We ask parents to have direct conversations with your kids about TikTok and social media challenges and the potential consequences such as school discipline and legal charges. We will continue to work closely with our local law enforcement partners regarding social media concerns as we move forward. See the links below for more information on how you can monitor TikTok.

What do parents need to know about TikTok?

How to set up parental controls on TikTok

College-Bound Seniors and Parents,

Presentations will be offered in both English and Spanish. After the presentation, families can get help completing their FAFSA/Dream Act application, also in both English and Spanish. Students should bring their Chromebook to work on the FAFSA/ Dream Act application, but a limited amount of school devices will be available that night. You will learn tips and advice on the financial aid process as well as how to avoid errors. In addition, there will be many financial aid resources available that will help you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the form that is required to apply for federal financial aid at any college. NOTE the 2022-2023 FAFSA is the one you need to complete and it does not become available until October 1st. If you have already filled out the FAFSA online, unfortunately, you filled out the wrong one and will need to complete the 2022-2023 application when it opens.

We look forward to seeing you. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Se anima a los estudiantes de último año con destino a la universidad y a sus padres a asistir

Noche de información sobre ayuda financiera LA PRÓXIMA SEMANA Miércoles 6 de octubre 6:30-8:00pm en el PAC

Las presentaciones se ofrecerán tanto en inglés como en español. Después de la presentación, las familias pueden obtener ayuda para completar su solicitud FAFSA/Dream Act, también en inglés y español. Los estudiantes deben traer su Chromebook para trabajar en la aplicación FAFSA/Dream Act, pero una cantidad limitada de dispositivos escolares estarán disponibles esa noche. Aprenderá consejos y sugerencias sobre el proceso de ayuda financiera y también sobre cómo evitar errores. Además, habrá muchos recursos de ayuda financiera disponibles que lo ayudarán a completar la Solicitud gratuita de ayuda federal para estudiantes (FAFSA). La FAFSA es el formulario que se requiere para solicitar ayuda financiera federal en cualquier universidad. NOTA: la FAFSA 2022-2023 es la que debe completar y no estará disponible hasta el 1 de octubre. Si ya completó la FAFSA en línea, lamentablemente completó la incorrecta y deberá completar la solicitud 2022-2023 cuando se abra. Esperamos verte. ¡Por favor hazme saber si tienes preguntas!

Christi Runnells

crunnells@triton.k12.mn.us

(507) 418-7520

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