Meadows Family News

It is finally drying up outside, the snow has melted, and students are able to play on the playground! Classes have reviewed expectations and we would appreciate you reminding your child of them also. Some expectations are being a good sport when playing, keeping their hands to themselves, being kind and including others, reporting problems to the recess teacher, and lining up quickly when the whistle is blown. Keeping everyone safe as they play is the top priority!

Drop off and Pick up in the car lane is going well. Please do not pass buses. We appreciate your cooperation with staff and acknowleding the cones for direction.

Parent/Teacher conferences are coming up just before Spring Break and we want to see you! Teachers have many good things to share with you about your student's progress and how to best help them succeed. It will be fantastic if we can have 100% attendance. Be on the lookout for a schedule coming home or to hear from your child's teacher to find a time that is best for you. If for some reason you cannot attend in person, we do phone conferences as a courtesy in special cases so please let the teacher know.

StuCo Valentine's Dance was a success. Thank you for attending and if you missed this one, we can't wait to have you next time.

We have several important events, programs, and updates below to take note of. You won't want to miss the wonderful things happening here at Meadows!

Thank you for your continued support. You are an integral part of our team and we could not do this without you. Here's to another month of growth and success!

If you have further questions after reading this, please do not hesitate to reach out! We are here to serve you and your children.

"We can. We will. Watch Us!"

Kyna Croft, Assistant Principal

kcroft@tps501.org

(785) 235-7150

• March 5: Meadows Family Fun and Fitness Night @ 5:00 pm
• Friday, March 7: Spirit Day/Smickers & Smencils- Crazy Hair Day
• March 12: Last Day of 3rd Quarter
• March 12 & 13: Parent/Teacher Conferences- Wednesday 4-8, Thursday 8-8
• March 17-21: Spring Break/No School
• March 24: NO School/Teacher Plan & Prep Day
• March 25: PTO Skating Party at Sk8Away- 6-8pm
• Monday, May 31: PTO Meeting
• April 4: Spirit Day: Blue for Autism Awareness
• April 10: Kindergarten Orientation- 5:30 pm
• April: Kansas State Assessment Dates: Grades 3-5
• Science- April 1-2
• ELA- April 8-9- No intervention,library,counselor
• Math - April 15-16- No intervention,library,counselor
• April 1: 2nd & 3rd grade Music Program @ 6:00 pm
• April 17: Spring Fling- 5-7:30pm
• April 21: PTO Meeting
• May 6, 2025: Adaptive PE Field Day, Hummer
• May 28: 5th Grade Promotion- 1:45 pm

• Arrival begins: 8:20 a.m.
• School starts: 8:40 a.m. (students will be considered tardy after 8:40 a.m.)
• Dismissal begins: at 3:40 p.m. (all students must be picked up by 3:45 p.m. unless enrolled in after-school childcare)

Late Start Fridays (every Friday)- 9:30 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

• Arrival begins: 9:15 a.m.
• School starts: 9:30 a.m. (students will be considered tardy after 9:30 a.m.)
• Dismissal begins: at 3:40 p.m. (all students must be picked up by 3:45 p.m. unless enrolled in after-school childcare)

PLEASE READ and FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:

STUDENTS WHO ARE CAR RIDERS MUST BE DROPPED OFF AT THIER SPECIFIC POD # between 8:20-8:40am, 9:15-9:30am on late start Fridays.

After these times, you must bring them to the front door to check in and obtain a tardy slip.

• ONLY DROP OFF ON THE SIDE NEAREST THE BUILDING!

• DO NOT ALLOW students exit vehicles on the opposite side of the street and dart through traffic. PLEASE HELP US KEEP YOUR STUDENTS SAFE!
• Pull forward as far as you can between PODs. We will be directing you forward.
• REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE- Staff will assist in getting your student(s)
• Remain in ONE line and move as the line moves.
• Do NOT cut in or out of the drop-off line. The line will move quickly and this will prevent accidents.

Also, the front drive will be for Buses only in the mornings until 8:40am and afternoons until 3:50pm unless otherwise instructed.

Thank you for your cooperation in this process!

Dear TPS Staff & Families:

Bus routes are available to families in your Synergy ParentVue account.

Below are detailed instructions to view the route in ParentVue.

1. Please login at our district's new SynergyParentVue portal from an internet browser (Chrome, Safari, etc.) on your computer or mobile device. THIS INFORMATION CAN NOT BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE PARENTVUE APP AT THIS TIME. If you are in need of assistance logging in to your ParentVue account, please contact Information Technology at 785-438-4750 or sishelp@tps501.org.

2. Once you have logged in, if you are on a computer, click on the ParentVue tab at the top of your screen. If you are on a mobile device, click on the Home tab at the top of your screen.

3. Click on the Student Info button from your computer or mobile device.

4. If bussing information is available for your student, it will be listed under the Bus Information heading at the bottom of the Student Information page.

5. Routes are currently posted for many families, and additional routes will be posted to Synergy over the weekend for families who have new routing information or signed up after the first day of school. Please note that students must be at least 1.75 miles from their home school address to receive free transportation. The eligibility for bus services is determined by the student's home address, not a relative or a daycare provider.

6. If you have any additional questions on transportation and bus routes, please contact our Transportation Call Center at 785-295-3928, 785-295-3979, or 785-295-3904.

7. If your student receives transportation through the district and not Kansas Central, you will receive a separate email from TPS Transportation if and when changes occur.

The TPS mobile app, TPS Engage, gives students, families, staff, and the community a more convenient way to stay informed about what’s happening in our schools. This free app gives you access to news, social media feeds (no social media accounts needed), district and school calendars, notifications, staff contact information, and more.

What successful parents do differently~

Parents who raise the strongest and most resilient kids create an environment that allows them to make mistakes and not fear failure.

You can still love the person, but you don’t love the action. When we’re able to clearly separate the two, a child doesn’t link their worth to their behavior, whether “good” or “bad.”

This doesn’t mean you can’t have expectations about your child’s behavior. You just have to be mindful about how you express those concerns. When a kid acts in ways that are inconsistent with our values or hopes, we still need to signal warmth even while expressing disappointment.

*taken from The No.1 thing successful parents who raise the strongest and most resilient kids do differently by Jennifer Breheny Wallace

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Email: kcroft@tps501.org
Website: https://meadows.topekapublicschools.net/
Location: 201 Southwest Clay Street, Topeka, KS, USA
Phone: 785-235-7150