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Shaner Families Weekly Newsletter
Shaner Early Learning Academy
Monday, September 11th
"Be the Light- Shine Bright!"
A Message from the Principal
TONIGHT is our first PTO meeting of the year at 5:30 PM via Zoom. Please look for the Zoom information below. We look forward to seeing many families join us to begin planning for the school year.
On Thursday, we will have our first fire drill (if weather permits). Drills are a part of our state requirements. The expectations and procedures will be discussed with your child ahead of time so he/she is not surprised. I wanted to make sure you were aware in case your child came home talking about it.
Next week on Wednesday, September 20th is the district Family Fun & Fitness Night from 5:30-7:00 PM at Hummer Sports Park. This is a fun event for all ages! There will be many outdoor activities for your child to participate in.
Parents as Teachers is hosting a few BLOCK Fest events in September. Check out the flyer below for more information. BLOCK Fest is a favorite of students. They will enjoy every minute!
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions!
Shaner Proud,
Mrs. Baxter, Principal
(785) 235-7290
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:
- Catalaya
- Lincoln
- Arya
- Cora
- Apollo
- Paxton D.
- Harley
Weekly Learning Intentions
We are learning to follow the listening rules so we can help everyone learn.
Phonics:
We are learning to identify first sounds so we can write notes to our friends.
Reading:
We are learning to identify the role of authors and illustrators so we can recognize the difference between words and pictures.
We are learning to use details so we can retell a text.
We are learning to show our thoughts and words with pictures so we can write stories.
Math:
We are learning to sort and count objects by color, size and shape so we can clean up our toys and put them back where they go.
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 what a meteorologist does so we can make predictions about the weather.
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)
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
ARRIVAL PROCEDURES:
Arrival Times:
Mondays through Thursdays: 8:20-8:45 a.m.
Late Start Fridays: 9:10-9:35 a.m.
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES:
It is the expectation students stay at school until 3:30 p.m. each day to ensure the most instructional time.
Students MUST be picked up prior to 3:45 p.m. each day. Students who are not picked up by then will be walked to the office to wait with the principal. School will begin reaching out to grown ups and emergency contacts beginning at 3:45 p.m. Campus Police will be called at 4:00 if a child is still at school.
Breakfast & Lunch Meal Calendar
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.
Required Forms and Documents
Required Preschool Enrollment Documents
If you have not done so, please submit your child's:
- birth certificate
- immunization records
- your W2 form
The above documents can be submitted by uploading them into Synergy, scanning and emailing them to preschool@tps501.org, or delivering them to the Shaner main office.
We must have the required documents before the first day of school.
Shaner General Information
Follow Shaner Early Learning Academy on Facebook
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.
Shaner Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
Shaner PTO
Our first PTO meeting of the month is on Tuesday, September 12th from 5:30-6:30 PM.
We will meet via Zoom as many said this was the best way for them to engage.
Zoom Information:
https://tps501.zoom.us/j/84943012432
Meeting ID: 849 4301 2432
Passcode: ShanerPTO
Thank you to all of you who signed up at "Meet the Teacher Night" to to participate in the Shaner PTO. If you did not sign up, but you are interested in serving, please reach out to shanerelapto@gmail.com or notify Ms. Mindy Darling, mdarling@tps501.org.
Parents as Teachers
Playgroups
Roll & Read
Community Resources
Car Seat Check Lanes
Kids At the Market
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