Sheldon Update

Dear Sheldon Families,

Happy Monday! This will be our final Sheldon Update of the school year as tomorrow is the last day of school! Thank you for sharing your children with us this year. They are so wonderful and we are very proud of them!

If you have further questions after reading, please do not hesitate to reach out!

Thank you for the privilege of serving you ~

Mrs. Gabrielle Tanner, Principal

All Sheldon students will receive a Summer Learning Kit this year. In the bag is a book for your child's home library, a summer review booklet, and all the supplies needed to complete the activities in the booklet. We hope you have fun using these materials to keep your child's brain engaged and active over the long break!

Topeka Public Schools has summer program offerings available in June to any preschool student who attended in a TPS program in the 24-25 school year. Students MUST BE fully potty-trained. This summer program will be held at Shaner Early Learning Academy. Click this link for more information on dates, fees, and registration. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Additionally, there is a summer program available at the Deer Creek Community Center. See more information below. Reach out to Mrs. Tanner if you would like a printed copy of the full summer program packet.

Check out this site for information on the Summer Book-It Program!

Our next staff meeting is Thursday, May 29th. I can't wait to share more shout-outs with staff! It is such a positive start to our day sharing these!

This form will be live for the rest of the school year. Feel free to submit your shout-outs and then we will print them, read them out loud at our monthly staff meeting, and provide the printed note to that staff member. Thank you for taking a moment to highlight the hard work our staff does daily!

May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, Better Hearing & Speech Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Military Appreciation Month

May 19: Sheldon Promotion Ceremonies @ 10:15, 11:15, 12:15 (see invitation below)

May 20: Sheldon LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

May 26: Memorial Day

We will be doing an A-Z Countdown to Summer this year. Details for each day are below. Of course, participation is voluntary!

The Topeka Public Schools Online Registration link is live. Register TODAY for the 2025-2026 school year!

*Preschool Registration is part of the district registration and is found on the same link. Students who will be 3 or 4 years of age on or before August 31st can register for preschool. All preschool students will be placed at "Quinton Heights" until the Early Childhood Enrollment team has processed applications, ensure students qualify, and assign to specific schools.

*Students registering for Kindergarten will be assigned to their home elementary schools.

All students must register, even if you will be returning for the second year of preschool. If you have questions or need help through the process, please reach out to our Preschool Enrollment team at preschool@tps501.org or 785-438-6899.

Please note required immunizations for the 25-26 school year, pictured below.

Monday-Thursday: 9:15 AM - 4:00 PM

• Arrival begins: 9:00 AM (drop off through car line)
• School starts: 9:15 AM
• Arrival ends: 9:15 AM (Students will be considered tardy after 9:15 AM. Students arriving after 9:15 AM will need to sign in at the main office)
• Dismissal begins: 3:45 PM (pick up in the car line)
• Dismissal ends: 4:00 PM (all students must be picked up by 4:00 PM)

Late Start Fridays (every Friday): 10:15 AM - 4:00 PM

• Arrival begins: 10:15 AM (drop off through car line)
• School starts: 10:15 AM
• Arrival ends: 10:30 AM (Students will be considered tardy after 10:30 AM. Students arriving after 10:30 AM will need to sign in at the main office)
• Dismissal begins: 3:45 PM (pick up in the car line)
• Dismissal ends: 4:00 PM (all students must be picked up by 4:00 PM)

Late Start is on FRIDAYS for this school year and the arrival time will be at 10:15. This is for every Friday that school is in session.

Each week the Sheldon staff reviews one of our Head Start Policies & Procedures and felt it was important that families stay up to date on these as well. This quarter our focus is on Program Management & Program Governance. If you ever have any questions regarding our policies and procedures, please reach out!

Telephone Usage

POLICY: 1302.90

Head Start staff will ensure the safety of each child in their care through diligent supervision and attention to individual needs.

PROCEDURE:

1. Employees may possess personal electronic communication devices, including cellular phones, pagers, and electronic entertainment devices, on school property and during school-related activities, provided their use does not disrupt educational processes or compromise safety and security.
2. These devices may be used to enhance educational experiences but must remain off or away during instructional hours except in emergencies. Compliance with District telecommunications guidelines is required, and the use of electronic devices must not disrupt instructional time.
3. Topeka Public Schools is not liable for any theft, loss, or damage to personal electronic devices. Retaining student photos on personal phones is prohibited.

Our Sheldon Head Start Facebook page is active! We use this as a way to communicate with families and share many pictures. Please follow the page to stay updated!

@SheldonChildDevelopmentCenterHeadStart

Check out this website for free or affordable mental health resources and supports.

Check out this excellent packet of community resources available, provided by the City of Topeka.

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

Website: https://sheldon.topekapublicschools.net/
Location: 1155 SW Seabrook Ave.
Phone: 785-438-4530
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheldonChildDevelopmentCenterHeadStart