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Shaner Families Weekly Newsletter
Shaner Early Learning Academy
Monday, October 2nd
"Be the Light- Shine Bright!"
A Message from the Principal
Happy Monday Shaner Families!
Thank you to all of the families who have participated in our Shaner fundraiser! Please keep selling! All orders are due this Friday. Please turn in all order forms and finish online sales by the end of the day Friday to ensure all items arrive before Thanksgiving Break.
October is a busy month because the end of the first quarter is near! Please spend time reviewing the newsletter because it is full of new information including Picture Day, Shaner Spirit Wear, Parent-Teacher Conferences and much more!
Upcoming Dates Overview:
- Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Shaner PTO Fundraiser, Pumpkin Patch Berry Hill
- Wednesday, 10/4: Hearing and Vision Screenings
- Friday, 10/6: Shaner Fundraiser Ends
- Monday, 10/9: No School- Teacher Planning & Preparation Day, End of 1st Quarter
- Tuesday, 10/10: No School- Staff Professional Development Day
- Sunday, 10/15: Shaner Spirit Wear Store closes
- Tuesday, 10/17: Fall Individual Picture Day
- Wednesday, 10/25: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 4:00-8:00 PM
- Thursday, 10/26: No School: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Friday, 10/27: No School
- Monday, 10/30: GraceMed Dental Clinic
- Tuesday, 10/31: Halloween Parade & Parties, 2:15 PM
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions!
Shaner Proud,
Mrs. Baxter, Principal
(785) 235-7290
October Menus- Breakfast & Lunch
Shaner Fall Fundraiser Update!
We are on our way to reaching our goal! The last day to turn in order forms and shop online is Friday.
All items will be delivered by Thanksgiving Break!
Our goal is to raise $2,500.00 for manipulatives and materials for STEM hands-on learning.
It's as simple as 1, 2, 3!
- Register TONIGHT at www.ShopFund.com
- Once you are registered, you can share custom support links with family & friends via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Email, Text and more.
- Student Goal: Minimum of 5 Online Supporters.
You can order using the catalog and packet sent home last Friday, but there are many more items in the online store! So registering online at www.ShopFund.com is the best way to shop!
Fundraiser Links:
- How To Videos - https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752027)
Register for the Online Store video- https://youtu.be/5RM3h9Uf28w
- Prize Program - (https://bit.ly/3Y5wXxw)
On behalf of myself and the staff at Shaner Early Learning Academy, thank you for doing your part to make our fundraiser a success.
Shaner Hearing & Vision Screenings
Shaner Fall Picture Day- October 17th
TPS Fall 2023 Food Drive
Parent- Teacher Conferences Sign Up
- Wednesday, October 25th from 4:00-8:00 PM
- Thursday, October 26th from 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
- Thursday, October 26th
- Friday, October 27th
All Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in person. Please use this Google Form to begin scheduling your student's conference time.
Positive Behavior Referrals
STAR Behavior is:
S- Strive to do our best
T- Take responsibility
A- Act with kindness
R- Respectful to others
This week, these students were recognized for exceptional STAR behavior at Shaner:
- Emerson
- Sayde
- Declan
- KaCee
- Asher
- Bristol
- Cora
- Eddie
- Haislee
- Corey
Weekly Learning Intentions
We are learning to say directions again so we can follow directions.
Phonics:
We are learning to identify ending sounds so we can tell when words rhyme.
We are learning to identify letters and sounds so we can read Halloween stories.
Reading:
We are learning to identify concepts of print so we can read books by ourselves.
We are learning to identify key details so we can understand text better.
We are learning to ask and answer questions about words we don't know so we can understand a text better.
We are learning to show our thoughts with words and pictures so we can show what we know about a topic.
Math:
We are learning to count a group of objects, match it to the number and write the number so we can count our Starbucks and spend them.
Social Studies:
We are learning to identify similarities and differences between people so we can better understand the perspectives of others.
Science:
- We are learning to use the scientific method so we can discover new things.
Shaner Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
Shaner PTO
October PTO Meeting:
Our next PTO meeting is Tuesday, October 10th from 5:30-6:30 PM via Zoom.
Zoom Information:
https://tps501.zoom.us/j/84943012432
Meeting ID: 849 4301 2432
Passcode: ShanerPTO
If you are interested in serving on Shaner's PTO, please reach out to shanerelapto@gmail.com or notify Ms. Mindy Darling, mdarling@tps501.org.
Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser:
The first PTO fundraiser of the school year is the Pumpkin Patch Berry Hill fundraiser. If you go to the pumpkin patch and mention or show the flyer below when paying, 20% of your purchase will be donated to the Shaner PTO. The address and operating hours are on the flyer below.
Shaner Spirit Wear:
Many families have been asking for Shaner Spirit Wear. Ordering is now open! Orders will close on Sunday, October 15th. Enjoy choosing from three designs. You choose the shirt style (short sleeve, long sleeve, hoodie, sweatshirt and many more), size, and shirt color. We can't wait to see all the design combinations!
Shaner General Information
Preschool School Day Hours
- Arrival begins: 8:20 a.m.
- School starts: 8:30 a.m.
- Arrival ends: 8:45 a.m. (students will be considered tardy after 8:45 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. unless enrolled in after school childcare)
Late Start Fridays (every Friday)- 9:20 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Arrival carline begins: 9:10 a.m.
- School starts: 9:20 a.m.
- Arrival ends: 9:35 a.m. (students will be considered tardy after 9:35 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. unless enrolled in after school childcare)
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Shaner Family Handbook
Please take time to review this handbook.
Attendance Policy
It is important that your child attend school each day to have a consistent educational program. Of course, illness or other family emergencies can cause absences. If your child will be absent please let us know by contacting the office at 785-235-7290.
The Topeka Public School Procedures are as follows:
Absences are excused for student illness or family emergencies. If your child is going to be absent, you should call the office before 9:30 a.m. It is each parent’s responsibility to be sure the office has been notified of the reason for absence. Advanced notice is appreciated.
A phone call attempt will be made on every child that does not arrive at school by 9:30am.
After 2 days of unexcused absences, staff will conduct a home visit or make other direct contact with child’s family, determine what assistance is needed to remedy the problem.
Unexcused absences can result in a truancy report being filed.
Each absence after 10 excused absences may result in the need for a doctor’s release note to be considered an excused absence.
Although Kansas law does not require students to be in school prior to the age of 7, ANY child enrolled in public school does fall into the state truancy policies. Truancy reports will be made to the district truancy officer for any student with excessive absences and/or tardies.
Text Message Notifications
Topeka Public Schools utilizes the SchoolMessenger system for web services and to deliver text messages to families in the district. Alerts come straight to your mobile phone with important information about school events, school closings, and more.
Parents and guardians can participate in this free service by sending a text message of "Y" or "Yes" to the TPS short code number 67587. You can also opt-out of these messages at any time by simply replying "stop" to one of our messages.
View our communications document to learn more about how Topeka Public Schools communicates with families throughout the school year.
Parents as Teachers
Playgroups
Roll & Read
Community Resources
Reading with Prairieland Dogs
Car Seat Check Lanes
Childcare Aware
Other Resources
Community Resources
- Community Resources Council Resource Directory- This directory provides contact information for a variety of community resources.
Food Resources
Contact Us
Email: mbaxter@tps501.org
Website: https://shanerela.topekapublicschools.net/
Location: 1600 SW 34th St, Topeka, KS 66611, USA
Phone: (785) 235-7290
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShanerEarlyLearningAcademy