Pine Ridge Prep Update

Dear Pine Ridge Prep Families,

As a reminder, this week is Parent/Teacher Conferences. We are so excited to have this time with all of our families and to share the amazing progress your students have made! Due to this, there will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday or Friday!

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 us!

Thank you for the privilege of serving you ~

Mrs. Gabrielle Tanner, Principal

Mrs. Shelley Banzhaf, Building Leader Intern

October 25 - Fire Safety with Topeka Fire Department

October 26 - Trick or Treat on the Trail

October 26 - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4:00-8:00

October 27 - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 8:00-8:00 - NO SCHOOL!

October 28 - NO SCHOOL!

October 31 - Halloween Party & Parade

November 1 - PTO Meeting @ 4:00

We will practice a Fire Drill during the month of October.

You can find all school events listed on our school calendar which you can access on our webpage.

On Tuesday, October 25th, we will have the Topeka Fire Department on site doing Fire Safety Education with our students. Expect to see at least one fire truck that morning!

Math - 3 Year Olds

• We are learning to identify and describe shapes (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles) so we can talk about and find things we are looking for.
  
• We are learning to analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes based on knowledge of their attributes in order to develop problem-solving skills.

Math - 4 Year Olds

• We are learning to identify and describe shapes (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres) so we can talk about and find things we are looking for.
  
• We are learning to analyze, compare, create, and compose shapes based on knowledge of their attributes in order to develop problem-solving skills.

Reading - 3 Year Olds

• We are learning to ask and answer questions about a text so we can understand a text.
  
• We are learning to use new words so we can build our vocabulary. (CL.IT.P3.3)
• We are learning to identify parts of a book so we can understand the importance of books. (CL.L.p3.5)

Reading - 4 Year Olds

• We are learning to ask and answer questions about a text so we can analyze details from the story. (CL.IT.P4.1)
  
• We are learning to identify physical parts of a book so we can use a book correctly.
• We are learning to show our thoughts with words and pictures so that we can write our names.

Social Studies - 3 Year Olds

• We are learning to follow routines at school so we can be successful students.
  
• We are learning to identify leaders at home so we can recognize leadership roles.
• We are learning to recognize what makes a friend so we can have a positive impact on others.

Social Studies - 4 Year Olds

• We are learning to recognize the rules at home and school so we can be good citizens.
  
• We are learning to identify leaders at home and schools so we can recognize the influence of others in a group.
• We are learning to recognize what makes a good friend so that we can have a positive impact on others.

Science

• We are learning to observe the changes of the weather so we can communicate about the weather.
  
• We are learning how plants and animals change the environment and in seasons so we can explain how plants and animals change.
• We are learning to observe different weather conditions so we know what clothes to wear when.

Social/Emotional Learning

• We are learning to identify feelings so that we know how others feel.
  
• We are learning to identify if feelings are the same or different
• We are learning to recognize when something is an accident so that we can fix it.
• We are learning to show we care by saying something kind or doing something helpful.

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.

November 5: Scarecrow Napkin Holder

November 26: Train Ornament

December 3: Santa Letters Mailbox

Please be sure to review both the COVID Update and the information on the Parent Resources page for the latest information from the CDC. Masks are encouraged, but not required. We will maintain strict sanitation protocols.

Late Start is on FRIDAYS for this school year and the arival time will be at 9:30.

You can find the 2022-2023 Academic Calendar HERE.

The Pine Ridge Prep Food & Clothing Bank is up and running! If your family has any needs, reach out to Ms. Heather Hayden at 785-329-7876.

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://www.topekapublicschools.net/pine-ridge-prep
Location: 1110 SE Highland Ave.
Phone: 785-329-7870
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PineRidgePrep/
Twitter: @PinePrep