Sheldon Update

Dear Sheldon Families,

We are so excited to meet with all families this week at Parent/Teacher Conferences to share the progress your students have been making! This is a great time to ensure your child has at least 2 full changes of clothes (shirt, pants, underwear, socks) here at school in case of accidents or messy situations. A reminder that there is NO SCHOOL this Thursday and Friday.

Click here to access the 2023-2024 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

February 20: Fire Drill; Happy Bear Presentation

February 21: Happy Bear Presentation; 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

February 28: Advisors Excel StoryTime

February 29: TSCPL StoryTime

Did you know that there is a Campus Care Clinic located at Topeka High School that is available to all USD 501 staff, students, and household family members? Check out this video for more information. Below are two flyers with additional information.

If you are not familiar with the Health Services information on the TPS home page, we encourage you to look around and check out all the great resources! You can download medication forms, physical exam forms, etc. You can also see the immunization requirements and get more information on local health and dental low cost care.

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. 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!

All students should have received their blue Sheldon Sharks t-shirt. We encourage students to join us in wearing their Sheldon shirt EVERY FRIDAY of the school year!

Monday through Thursday: 9:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Arrival begins: 9:15 a.m.

Arrival ends: 9:30 a.m. (students will be considered tardy after 9:35 a.m.)

Dismissal begins: 3:45 p.m.

Dismissal ends: 4:00 p.m. (all students must be picked up by 4:00 p.m.)

Late Start Fridays (every Friday): 10:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Arrival begins: 10:15 a.m.

Arrival ends: 10:30 a.m. (students will be considered tardy after 10:35 a.m.)

Dismissal begins: 3:45 p.m.

Dismissal ends: 4:00 p.m. (all students must be picked up by 4:00 p.m.)

Sheldon Head Start follows the Topeka Public Schools Academic Calendar.

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 and Parent Involvement. If you ever have any questions regarding our policies and procedures, please reach out!

**At this time, we are conducting a review and update of all Sheldon Head Start Policies & Procedures. We will resume including these in the weekly newsletter when all updates are complete and approved by the Policy Council and Board of Education.

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

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