McClure Newsletter
September 9, 2021
TPS: COVID-19 Parent Resource Site
As we continue to navigate the pandemic, Topeka Public Schools has launched a parent resource site to provide families with information and resources in regards to our Safe Return to School reopening plan.
The new website includes:
- Health & Safety Guidance
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Shawnee County COVID-19 Community Indicator Rating
- TPS Positive Case Scorecard
- COVID-19 Response Plan
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Available
Topeka Public Schools remains committed to health equity access. The district is offering periodic COVID-19 vaccination clinics, the next being at Family Fitness Fun Night at Hummer Sports Park on September 15 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM.
Additionally, the district is providing information on vaccination clinics as we receive it. Starting this Friday, vaccination clinics will be at First Friday and at NOTO Live. The Shawnee County Health Department also provides a list of vaccination clinics available throughout the county Monday-Friday.
- First Fridays
Friday, September 3
5:00 - 7:30 PM
909 N Kansas Ave - NOTO Live
Saturday, September 11
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
909 N Kansas Ave
Grandparents Day-Postponed
McClure PTO
Papa John's Night-Tonight!
Household Economic Survey-Deadline is Sept. 20th
McClure After School Program
We are so excited to announce that we are beginning an after school tutoring and enrichment program which will officially begin September 28th . We have separated the programs into each quarter of school. The options below are offered first quarter. Each quarter a new form will come out. The focus of all after school programing is to address learning loss that may have occurred over the last year and a half. The learning loss/homework help program will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, from 3:45-5:00pm. The enrichment program will be on Wednesdays afterschool at the same time. A snack will be provided to each student at the beginning of the program time.
Transportation will need to be provided for your child to be picked up no later than 5:00.
Please fill out ONE Google form per child in the household that you would like to sign up. This is a first come first serve roster due to staffing availability. We will take the families that respond first and then will have a waiting list to refer to when the second quarter starts. If a spot would open up during quarter one, the next person in line would be notified. All families will be notified by Wed. Sept. 22nd if your child has been selected. This is based on staffing and interest.
We are so excited to be able to offer these opportunities to our students!
If you have any questions please contact Neely Gower at ngower@tps501.org .
Click here to complete the Google form.
Donations
Masks
Counselor Website
Take a look at our new counselor, Mrs. Hight's, website!
https://sites.google.com/tps501.org/mrshight/homeTopeka Public Schools Offers Employment Opportunities to Community Members
As Topeka Public Schools works to assist with overall employment in the Topeka area, we are inviting those you may know to consider future employment opportunities in the district.
We understand that many people have lost their jobs due to the pandemic; if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this information.
The district has openings for a variety of positions, including:
- Teachers
- School Nurses
- Social Workers
- School Psychologists
- Paraprofessionals
- Administrative Personnel
- Food Service Workers
- Custodians
All positions available are listed under Careers at topekapublicschools.net.
Suicide Prevention Week:
Autism Parent Resources:
KPIRC Family Engagement Sessions
The Kansas Parent Information Resource Center (KPIRC) is excited to resume this year’s monthly Family Engagement Professional Learning Network (PLN).
The first date is September 20th at 1:00 p.m. through a Zoom format.
For those who would like to participate in the Family Engagement PLN, please send your email address to Jane Groff at jgroff@kpirc.org.
Upcoming Dates
- Thursday, September 9th-Hearing & Vision Screenings
- Thursday, September 9th-Papa John's Night
- Wednesday, September 15th-District Family Fitness Night
- Friday, September 17th-Constitution Day
- Monday, September 27th-Individual Picture Day
- Monday, September 27th-Site Council-5pm; PTO-6pm