Sheldon Update

Dear Sheldon Families,

Families of OT students, the car line is a RIGHT TURN ONLY out of our parking lot. There have been far too many "close calls" lately as traffic headed South past our car line is blocked by cars turning left out of the parking lot. DO NOT BLOCK intersections or driveways! This is just respectful. We share our neighborhood - let's be good neighbors.

Click the link to access the 2022-2023 Family Handbook.

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

Thank you for the privilege of serving you ~

Mrs. Gabrielle Tanner, Principal

All events can be located on our calendar on our school website.

If your child is turning 5 on or before August 31st, he or she will begin Kindergarten next year.

At Parent-Teacher Conferences, you should have received information regarding your child's home elementary school.

If you would like to request a transfer to a different home school than the one that was identified at conferences, please fill out this transfer request form by March 31st: Topeka Public Schools Transfer Application

If you are interested in applying to have your child attend Scott Dual Language, please fill out this form by March 10th: Scott Dual Language Application

If you are interested in applying to have your child attend Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School, please fill out this form by March 10th: Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School Application

Attention Parents! Beginning later this year, Topeka Public Schools is moving to a new, fully integrated Student Information System, Synergy by Edupoint.

This one system will replace the district's current student information system into one platform that will host and manage student data in an efficient and user-friendly manner.

Synergy will provide access to both parents and students, just like our current system. However, with Synergy, Parents/Guardians will use a single sign-on to access all of their children’s information regardless of school.

As part of the seamless Synergy Education Platform, Synergy SIS enables schools and districts to easily extend functionality to include online registration, CI3T, assessment, analytics, and special education management in a single platform. For more information, visit: Synergy Student Information System Communications Plan

GreatSchools.org is a website that provides families with information about the schools in their area. Many families use this site when buying a new home or researching their options to help them determine the best placement for their child.

Have you had a positive experience at Sheldon? We would love for that to be highlighted on the website! Please take 1 minute to visit GreatSchools.org, search for Sheldon Child Development, click on the Review icon, and share what you love about our program!

Each week the Sheldon staff reviews one of our Head Start Policies & Procedures and felt it was important that families stay up to date on these as well. This quarter our focus is on Family Service & Parent Involvement. If you ever have any questions regarding our policies and procedures, please reach out!

Classroom Volunteers

POLICY:

The program will provide meaningful opportunities for parents to volunteer. This policy relates to Head Start Performance Standards 45 CFR Part 1302.34, 1302.50,1302.94

PROCEDURE:

1. Parents will be Informed of volunteer opportunities during parent orientation, home visits, parent meetings, and Parent/Teacher Conferences.

2. When a parent arrives to volunteer they will be welcomed in the office and given direction on how to sign in. When arriving in the classroom, the classroom staff will orient the parent to classroom activity centers, schedule, materials, emergency procedures, and standards of conduct.

3. When the parent is ready to leave they will be thanked for their support in the classroom and directed on how to sign out in the front office so the volunteer hours can be counted for in-kind.

Available at brushdental.org

Happy Teeth

• Happy Teeth! is designed to teach parents of infants and toddlers about the importance of primary (baby) teeth and how to care for them. Each page is based on current oral health research or American Association of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommendations. This infant board book is bilingual, written in both English and Spanish and contains links to fun videos to watch with children. Ages 0-2.

I Brush My Teeth

• This book emphasizes the fun of brushing your teeth with a catchy rhyme! Fun characters walk through the steps of how to properly brush. On each page, children can identify colors and shapes, while developing early reading and language skills. Written by McMillen Health, 8.5 x 8.5″, 20 pages. Paperback. Ages 1-3. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Hazel Does Not Like to Brush Her Teeth

• Follow Hazel Hedgehog as she talks, sings, smiles, and eats and along the way discovers how important her teeth are! This book helps preschool/early elementary aged children learn why it’s important to brush our teeth twice a day and how healthy teeth help us to be happy. Written by McMillen Health, 8.5 x 8.5″, 20 pages. Paperback. Ages 3-5.

I Need My Teeth

• James is determined to have a Roger the Red Robot toy, just like his cousin Matthew. He will do almost anything for the $20 he needs to buy one, even making a deal with the Tooth Fairy to take all his teeth! Throughout the story, James learns about the value of his missing teeth and how his teeth help him succeed at school. This early reader book utilizes sight words, counting, colors and shapes, while helping children realize how much they need their teeth! Paperback, 32 pages, measures 8 x 10.” Written by McMillen Health. Available in English or Spanish. Ages 5+

Available through Random House

Dr. Seuss’ The Tooth Book

• A classic work by Dr. Seuss writing as Theo, with new illustrations by Joe Mathieu, about who has teeth, who doesn't, and how to keep the ones you have! Board Book. Available in English or Spanish. Ages 0-3.

Available at Pottertheotter.com

Potter the Otter: A Tale About Water

• This children's book narrates the tale of Potter the Otter, who loves to drink water! Potter teaches his friends the importance of drinking water to stay healthy and hydrated. Language: English/Spanish. Paper stock: Smooth soft touch. Ages 0-5.

Potter the Otter Visits the Dentist

• Potter and his friends learn about healthy habits that keep their smiles shining bright! Language: English/Spanish/Vietnamese. Paper stock: Smooth soft touch. Ages 0-5.

Each month, Home Depot offers a fun workshop for kids! Show up toward the beginning of the session to ensure there are enough materials for your child. Children must be present to receive a kit. They get to keep their project, receive a free certificate of achievement, a workshop apron, and a commemorative pin (while supplies last). Can't make it to Home Depot for the kids' workshop? Why not bring the party home! Here are just a few of the ready to assemble kits you can buy and build at home. Homedepot.com also offers great kids' activities, videos, and how-to's!

Workshops take place the first Saturday of each month from 9:00-12:00.

March 5: Airship

April 2: Bird Feeder

Late Start is on FRIDAYS for this school year and the arival time will be at 10:15.

You can find the 2022-2023 Academic Calendar HERE.

The Sheldon Food & Clothing Bank is up and running! If your family has any needs, reach out to your Family Advocate or call 785-438-4530.

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

Website: https://sheldon.topekapublicschools.net/
Location: 1155 SW Seabrook Ave.
Phone: 785-438-4530
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheldonChildDevelopmentCenterHeadStart