Sheldon Update
March 7, 2022
Welcome from Mrs. Tanner
Dear Sheldon Families,
Thank you for your patience and assistance in ensuring a smooth start to the day with the 2 hour delayed start! This is the last week of school for the 3rd quarter. Students do not have school next week, March 14-18, for Spring Break. Additionally, there is no school for students on Monday, March 21 as this is an end of the quarter teacher work day. We will see students back after the break of Tuesday, March 22.
As a reminder, per the Topeka Public Schools Board of Education decision on March 3, 2022, masks are no longer required and are now optional. If you send your child in a face mask, we will have them keep it on for the remainder of the school day.
Today I became aware of an excellent resource that I know I will be utilizing as a parent! Check out understood.org. It will ask you to complete a sentence using drop down boxes to specify what you would like support in. Once you've done that, it provides quick tips, articles, and resources to help provide support in that area. It is so quick and easy to use and I found it very helpful!
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
2022-2023 Preschool Application
2022-2023 Preschool Application
Upcoming Events
March Events
- March 7-11: National School Social Work Week
- March 9: Policy Council Meeting @ 12:00
- March 10: Board of Education Meeting @ 6:30
- March 11: End of 3rd Quarter
- March 14-18: Spring Break ~ NO SCHOOL
- March 21: NO SCHOOL
- March 24: Board of Education Meeting @ 6:30
- March 28-April 1: Sheldon Dino Week!
- March 28 & 29: Discovery Center Field Trips
- March 29: Math Family Engagement Event
- March 31: National Crayon Day!
STEAM Family Engagement Event - Save the Date
Tuesday, Mar 29, 2022, 08:45 AM
Sheldon Head Start Playground
Items That Need Your Attention
Topeka Public Schools Communication Tools
COVID-19 Self-Reporting
As we continue to respond to the community spread, if your student has tested positive for COVID-19 or had a COVID exposure, please complete the TPS COVID-19 Self Reporting form located on our website, and a district health official will contact you within 24 hours. Your child should not return to school until given guidance from school health officials.
Due to the volume of exposure in our county, all COVID student exposures being reported to Topeka Public Schools are to be reported online by going to TopekaPublicSchools.net. This process will allow us to address the current parent COVID needs and allow nurses to carry out their regular school duties and meet daily student needs. Please click on the link labeled Reporting a COVID-19 Exposure, which is on our main web page. Based on the information parents provide, an emailed response will be given informing you of the date your child can return to school and your child's school principal and nurse will be notified.
If you do not have the internet and need to report your exposure through this call, please provide your name, phone number, email address (if you have one), your child's name, birthdate and the date of the COVID-19 positive exposure. If you have school-related questions regarding a COVID-19 exposure, please leave a message and a health professional will return your call within 2 business days. Messages are only checked once every afternoon as our nurses are focused on patients for the majority of the day.
Families are asked to complete the self-reporting form for any COVID exposure. If a parent does not have internet access, they can call the COVID-19 reporting line at 785-438-HELP (785-438-4357) to report a COVID exposure. Schools will redirect families to the form on our web page or to the number to call.
Policy & Procedure Review
Parent/Child Fees
Parent/Child Fees
POLICY:
The program does not charge any fees for participation. This policy relates to Head Start Performance Standards 45 CFR Part 1302.18
PROCEDURE:
1. Under no circumstances will the program solicit, encourage, or in any way condition a child’s enrollment or participation in the program upon the payment of a fee.
School Information
Affordable Internet Service
FCC has announced a permanent AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM that will provide eligible families, who apply, a credit of up to $30 per month to cover the cost of Broadband services with various providers, including Cox. Eligible families include those who qualify for free and reduced lunch, SNAP, WIC or those with an income level at or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline for family size. Click one of the next links for information from Cox in either ENGLISH or SPANISH.
Transportation Information
Here Comes the Bus App
Here Comes the Bus®
Now available to parents of (Topeka Public Schools) students
• View the real-time location of your child’s bus.
• Access the app from your smartphone, tablet or computer.
• Receive push notifications or email alerts.
• Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time, every time.
How to get started:
1. Download the Here Comes the Bus app* or visit herecomesthebus.com
2. Sign Up by going to the Here Comes the Bus website https://login.herecomesthebus.com/SignUpConfirm.aspx
3. Enter school code 29036 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
4. Complete the “User Profile” box
5. Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number
6. Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!
Time to Eat!
Informational Items
COVID Protocols
March Health & Fitness Tip
Academic Calendar
Family Resources
New Income-Based Special Enrollment Period for Health Insurance Marketplace
There is a new Special Enrollment Period (SEP) now available on HealthCare.gov for people with lower incomes. Those eligible for this SEP can enroll in a plan or switch plans at any time during the year, without having to experience a qualifying life event.
Eligibility for the new SEP is based on a person’s household income. Their annual income must be between 100-150% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), which is $12,880 - $19,320/year for a household of 1, and $26,500 - $39,750/year for a household of 4. A full chart of FPL guidelines for larger family sizes can be found here.
Starting around March 18th, people whose income is between 100-150% FPL will automatically get the SEP when they submit a HealthCare.gov application, but Cover Kansas Navigators can assist prior to this date.
To discuss your eligibility, please visit GetCoveredKansas.org or call toll-free 866-826-8375. Navigators are available for free year-round and are unbiased, certified professionals.
WiFi Hotspots
Sheldon Food & Clothing Bank
Community Resources Council Directory
Sheldon Head Start Child Development Center
Website: https://sheldon.topekapublicschools.net/
Location: 1155 SW Seabrook Ave.
Phone: 785-438-4530
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheldonChildDevelopmentCenterHeadStart