Totem Middle School

Dear Totem Families, It is with great excitement that I introduce myself as the newly appointed Principal of Totem Middle School for the 2020-2021 school year. Many of you already know me and have worked with me over the years here at TMS or at Marysville Getchell. If you do, you know my LOVE for this school runs deep. Our students and staff are the very best! My family loves this school as well: My mom graduated from our building in 1968 and my dad remodeled it while I attended here in the 80’s. I grew up a Marysville girl, spending my early years just two blocks from Totem. I had the privilege of learning from the best instructors Marysville had to offer, attending Sunnyside, Liberty, Shoultes, Marysville Junior High (Totem) and Marysville-Pilchuck High School. Later, I graduated from Lewis Clark State College in Idaho and then Central Washington University with my Masters in Education Administration. Professionally, my career in education began 17 years ago on the Nez Perce Reservation in a 6th grade classroom. I spent seven years teaching 7th grade, training staff, mentoring new teachers, coaching sports, Mathletes, LEGO robotics, advising Idaho Drug Free Youth and training teachers across the state for technology assessments. I returned to the State of Washington in 2011, teaching a variety of subjects at the high school level. When I completed my Administrative Internship I accepted a position as Dean of Students at TMS and was named Educator of the Year in 2017. I served at MGHS for a quarter as the Assistant Principal and returned to TMS when the Assistant Principal position opened here. I believe I was made for this position and prepared through my many previous experiences. This truly is my dream job. As a parent to five amazing adults and grandma to four littles, I feel blessed in my life. Family is everything. We are registered members of the Wyandotte Nation, and enjoy traveling to our council meetings and to see our family around the world. When I am not traveling to see my kids, I relax at home with my grandma, swimming in the lake or sleeping in my hammock. It is a bizarre, but exciting, time to lead our school, and we are living through an experience that will be recorded in the history books. I see this challenge as an opportunity for our school to be a better partner to our families and to find new, innovative ways to educate our youth. We will provide a positive, equitable learning experience where all students have access to an education that develops their purpose. I don’t have all the answers to this new adventure, but one thing I know is Thunderbirds SOAR in everything they do. I have full confidence in our team, our community and our students. To say our staff CARES about our students is an understatement. We will go above and beyond to engage, inspire and prepare each and every student everyday. Looking forward to serving you, Keri Lindsay

Our primary considerations for developing a Continuous Learning 2.0 plan that engages our staff and community to meet the instructional and social-emotional needs of each student in a safe and supportive way: Safety High-Quality Instruction Equity Sustainability Community

Virtual Graduation Ceremony Videos and Photo Galleries now posted! Let the countdown begin! Congratulations, Class of 2020 graduates! Click here to access links: https://www.msd25.org/o/district/page/class-of-2020-graduation

Totem Bulletin: May 26th - 29th

Purchase your Totem yearbooks now!

Totem Spirit Week starts TODAY! Please join us!

Current 6th and 7th graders please consider being a Totem Teammate (WEB) Coach for next year. The link for the application is below. Ms. Jones and Mr. Hippe will be reviewing the completed and submitted application forms on Saturday May 16th. Please submit the applications no later than midnight on May 15th. Totem Teammate Coach (WEB COACH) Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfl3JoHz6jG7GcK5Qc09_4BjTWOvL2bgU8I4Ebil9V0urWRZA/viewform Students if you have any questions regarding Teammates/WEB please send an email to Mr. Hippe or Ms. S. Jones.

Good morning! This is Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8). And we would like to celebrate not only our staff at TMS, but you at home teaching our amazing students. Thank you for your compassion, your courage and your grace during these challenging and changing times. You are appreciated more than you know! To show our appreciation for our TMS staff, I would like to ask that you join us in sending some kudos and words of encouragement in the form of a "flip grid" message . https://flipgrid.com/af3c41a4 Copy and paste, or click on the link to create your video message:) . Please submit your videos asap!! Thank you all for taking the time to say thank you to the teachers who have positively impacted you in the past and presently! #TOTEMCARES!!

Totem Newsletter- April 27 to May 1

Student Medication Pick Up Today, 4/28 and tomorrow, 4/29

Totem students and families, It is time for next years 7th & 8th graders to choose your electives for school year, 2020-2021. Please complete the following registration form by Tuesday, April 28th 2020. All 7th grade students will be enrolled in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, 1 semester of Physical Education, Math and electives. All 8th grade students will be enrolled in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Math, and electives. Click here to fill out the registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfugfRo3ADRx12EuVKO5KHMzChhbmiEl3DiJQlmqg3V2rPFYw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Hello Totem Thunderbirds! It is time to register for next school year, 2020-2021! Please check your email, TMS Facebook page, and TMS homepage starting Tuesday, April 21st to access the form to pick your electives. And remember to "SOAR like a Thunderbird in everything you do"!

Totem Thunderbird's! Join us for a virtual spirit week!! Starting next Monday, April 20th!

Calling all future Totem Middle School Thunderbirds! It is that time of year to register for next school year, 2020-2021. All 6th grade students will be enrolled in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Physical Education, Science, Math, and one chosen elective. Elective registration will be completed through an online form sent to Parents/Guardians emails and available on our TMS Facebook page later this week. Forms will need to be submitted no later than Friday, April 10th.

Atención Familias con estudiantes en 8vo Grado que entran a 9no Grado Estimados padres / tutores de estudiantes de octavo grado: A principios de este mes le enviamos un correo electrónico con un enlace para completar el formulario de solicitud de escuela secundaria 2020/2021 para su estudiante para el próximo año. Nuestros registros indican que usted aún no ha completado el formulario en línea. Presione el enlace a continuación y complete el formulario antes del 31 de Marzo de 2020. Formularios de ingreso a escuela preparatoria 2020 / 2021 PRESIONE AQUÍ O Copiar y pegar este enlace https://bit.ly/3dtOc3U Si necesita ayuda para completar el formulario, envíe un correo electrónico: transfers@msvl.k12.wa.us Puede usar este enlace para registrar a su estudiante en preparatoria (9vo Grado) O si necesita ayuda en Español, envíe sus datos a nuestra enlace de estudiantes para preparatorias: Ada Garza | ada_garza@msvl.k12.wa.us | 360-965-2055 La información que necesitamos de los padres: 1. Correo electrónico del Padre/Madre 2. Nombre y Apellido del estudiante 3. Nombre y Apellido de Padre/Madre 4. Teléfono de Padre o Madre 5. Nombre de su escuela en la que están ahorita en 8vo Grado 6. Si tienen numero de estudiante de su almuerzo o biblioteca escolar 7. Cuales son sus 3 opciones que escoge para asistir a preparatoria: Marysville Getchell, Marysville Pilchuck, Heritage and Legacy High Schools.

Dear Parent/Guardians of 8th Grade Students, earlier this month we sent you an email with a link to complete the 2020/2021 High School Request Form for your student for next year. Our records indicate that you have not yet completed the online form. Please click on the link below and complete the form by March 31, 2020. If you need assistance completing the form please email: transfers@msvl.k12.wa.us or call 360-965-0037 and leave a message, you will receive a call back within a few days. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYXsnVKVmbXG2km-JCqVhiufcUIuLYX_P8xBcBMP4BDBYVkg/viewform

High School Selection forms due now for incoming freshman students! Complete online form at https://bit.ly/MSDHighSchoolSelectionForm. Call 360-965-0037 with questions or if assistance is needed. View Course Catalog at https://bit.ly/HSCourseCatalog

Just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and put your student behind in school. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school. Be a #HERO...Here Everyday Ready On Time!

Meals provided for youth ages 1 - 18 at all school sites are "grab and go" style. No sit-down, cafeteria-style service.

Tulalip Boys and Girls Club, Teen Center, and the Betty J. Taylor ELC is closed tomorrow, March 12 and will remain closed through next week. Parents of students who attend the Boys and Girls Club or Teen Center will need to drop off and pick up their child at school.