Pine Ridge Prep Update

Dear Pine Ridge Prep Families,

Happy Kansas Day! Did you know that Kansas was the first state to ratify the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which gave African-American men the right to vote? Proud to be a Kansan!

Click here to access the 2023-2024 Family Handbook.

As always, if you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to us!

Thank you for the privilege of serving you ~

Mrs. Gabrielle Tanner, Principal

Mrs. Kim Meyers-Lopez, Building Leader

January 29: Kansas Day

February 1: Black History Month Begins; BOE Meeting @ 5:30

February 9: 100th Day of School!

February 14: Valentine's Day; BOE Meeting @ 5:30

February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day

February 21: Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4:00-8:00

February 22: NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 8:00-8:00

February 23: NO SCHOOL

February 26-March 1: National Public Schools Week

February 26: National Tell a Fairy Tale Day

We are excited to be heading to the Discovery Center for our next field trip! All classrooms will attend on Monday, February 12th. Please note, the Discovery Center is closed to the public on Mondays so this is a private event. Due to this, while parents are welcome to transport themselves and pay their own entry fee if they would like to attend, no siblings or other child guests on this field trip. Permission slips for this trip will be sent home. These must be returned by the day before your child is scheduled to go. Those students without signed forms the day of the trip will not be allowed to attend. It is critical all students arrive on time to school as buses will leave as scheduled.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on February 21st from 4:00-8:00 and February 22nd from 8:00-8:00. There will be NO SCHOOL for students on February 22nd and 23rd. You will be hearing from your child's teacher soon to sign up for a time frame that works best within your schedule. Teachers will then use that information to create a finalized schedule. Once that has been done, your student's teacher will send a confirmation of the date and time for your conference. These conferences will be held in person in your child's classroom. We look forward to meeting with you and sharing your child's progress!

Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Arrival begins: 8:30 a.m.

Arrival ends: 8:45 a.m. (students will be considered tardy after 8:50 a.m.)

Dismissal begins: 3:30 p.m.

Dismissal ends: 3:45 p.m. (all students must be picked up by 3:45 p.m.)

Late Start Fridays (every Friday): 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Arrival begins: 9:30 a.m.

Arrival ends: 9:45 a.m. (students will be considered tardy after 9:50 a.m.)

Dismissal begins: 3:30 p.m.

Dismissal ends: 3:45 p.m. (all students must be picked up by 3:45 p.m.)

Before the first day of school, you will receive a newsletter that explains the arrival and dismissal procedures.

Bring your children ages 8 months to 8 years to explore, play and learn at BLOCK Fest Tue, Jan 30, 5:30-7pm and/or Wed, Jan 31, 9:30-11am in Marvin Auditorium. Topeka Public Schools Parents as Teachers will lead this block play extravaganza. Parent educators will show you math and science skills kids can learn through block play.

Pine Ridge Prep follows the Topeka Public Schools Academic Calendar.

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a Federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit.

The 2024 LIEAP application period will begin December 18, 2023 and will continue until the close of business on Friday, March 29, 2024. Once the application period begins, you can apply online by clicking on "Apply for Services" at the top of this page. If you would rather receive a paper application or if you have questions about an application you've submitted, you can call 1.888.369.4777. Click here for more information and the application.

Check out this WIBW article on car seat safety. This website has a lot of great information and resources, including on car seat safety.

Take a look at the Topeka Resources Checklist. This is very helpful for planning! This is a list of possible resources to help you stretch your dollars and avoid economic emergencies. Place a check beside the ones you are using or have used.

You can find the link to the 2021 Community Resources Council Resource Directory here. This directory provides contact information for a variety of community resources.

If in need of resources, you can also contact the United Way by dialing 211.

See the following links for Food Pantry resources available to families.

English and Spanish

Email: klopez@tps501.org
Website: https://pineridgeprep.topekapublicschools.net/
Location: 1120 Southeast Highland Avenue, Topeka, KS, USA
Phone: 785-329-7870
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PineRidgePrep/
Twitter: @PinePrep