Pine Ridge Prep Update

Dear Pine Ridge Prep 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.

As stated in the Family Handbook, students must be signed in and out daily to ensure student safety. It is NOT ACCEPTABLE to drop students off at the curb and have them walk up to the classroom or office door by themselves. It is expected that every student is walked up to the building by an authorized person, 16 years or older.

Click here to access the 2023-2024 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. Kim Meyers-Lopez, Building Leader

February 21: 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

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!

Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Arrival begins: 8:30 a.m.

Arrival ends: 8:45 a.m. (students will be considered tardy after 8:50 a.m.)

Dismissal begins: 3:30 p.m.

Dismissal ends: 3:45 p.m. (all students must be picked up by 3:45 p.m.)

Late Start Fridays (every Friday): 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Arrival begins: 9:30 a.m.

Arrival ends: 9:45 a.m. (students will be considered tardy after 9:50 a.m.)

Dismissal begins: 3:30 p.m.

Dismissal ends: 3:45 p.m. (all students must be picked up by 3:45 p.m.)

Before the first day of school, you will receive a newsletter that explains the arrival and dismissal procedures.

Pine Ridge Prep follows the Topeka Public Schools Academic Calendar.

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

Email: klopez@tps501.org
Website: https://pineridgeprep.topekapublicschools.net/
Location: 1120 Southeast Highland Avenue, Topeka, KS, USA
Phone: 785-329-7870
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PineRidgePrep/
Twitter: @PinePrep