Ross Elementary July Newsletter
7.11.23
Message from the Principal
Dear Ross Families and Community,
Welcome to the 23-24 School year. We are excited to welcome back our students. Please take a look at the information below regarding enrollment and school information. We will introduce the new staff when they return, but please welcome our new Assistant Principal for grades 3rd -5th, Mrs. Hinck. We are looking forward to a great school year; please reach out to me with any questions our concerns.
Ross Proud,
Dr. Nick Gardner
Principal
Meet Mrs.Hinck, Assistant Principal
Ross Employment
https://topeka.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=4223
Ross will host a hiring fair this Saturday, Julu 15 at Ross from 8:00 - 10:00. Feel free to stop by and complete an onsite application.
Ross Food/School Supply Drive @ Longhorn
Clothing Drive @ Ross
Ross Calendar
July 11, 2023: Ross Office open daily (Monday - Friday) 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
July 20, 2023: In-person Enrollment at Ross, 8:00 - 5:00
July 20, 2023: PTO Meeting, 5:00, Ross Library
August 7, 2023: Meet the Teacher night
August 8, 2023: First day of School: Kindergarten only
August 9, 2023: First day of School: (K-5)
Also, download the Google Calendar: Ross Family and Community Calendar.
District Calendar & Upcoming Events
As our families and staff plan for the upcoming year, view the 2023-2024 academic calendar,
23/24 School Registration
Classes are filling up! Enroll now for the 2023-2024 school year! In-person enrollment will take place on Thursday, July 20 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at all school sites, or families can enroll online.
Returning families have received an email to register their students from Synergy Student Information System. Please refer to the email to register. Families NEW to Topeka Public Schools will create a new account and register online.
Families can view important dates, a school supply list, and more at topekapublicschools.net on the Online Registration page.
Please reach out to our Information Technology team at SISHelp@tps501.org for assistance.
TPS Summer Meal Program Serving Families All Summer
Throughout the summer months, our Topeka Public Schools Food Service staff members are dedicated to serving students and families.
The 2023 Summer Meal Program kicked off on June 5, where meals are served at no cost Monday through Friday at congregate meal sites across the city for children 18 and under. Please note that meals must be eaten on-site.
Visit our website to see a full listing of sites, offerings, and schedules.
Harvesters Food Pantry Serving Families Across Topeka
Harvesters Food Pantry is serving families at multiple Topeka Public Schools locations this summer! To learn more about food assistance and find a site near you, visit harvesters.org.
Below is a list of dates and locations for drive-thru pick-up:
July 7 & August 4
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Robinson Middle School
July 8 & August 12
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Jardine Middle School
July 28
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Hummer Sports Park
Ross Elementary Signature Music School
Email: ngardner@tps501.org
Website: http://www.topekapublicschools.net/ross
Location: 1400 SE 34th Street, Topeka, KS, USA
Phone: 785-274-6280
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RossSignatureMusic