Pine Ridge Prep Update

Dear Pine Ridge Prep Families,

Happy Monday! Reminder that this Friday, December 15th is the last day of school for this semester. We will welcome students back for the new year on Thursday, January 4th. This will be the last parent newsletter until we return in January.

Click here to access the 2023-2024 Family Handbook.

As always, if you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to us!

Thank you for the privilege of serving you ~

Mrs. Gabrielle Tanner, Principal

Mrs. Kim Meyers-Lopez, Building Leader

December 13: Pine Ridge Partnership's Holiday on the Ridge @ 5:30-7:00

December 15: Classroom Holiday Parties

December 15: End of the 2nd Quarter

December 18-29: NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

On Friday, all students will be coming home with a Winter Break Choice Board. While not required, these are fun and easy to do activities to keep students' brains working over the long break! The goal is to complete at least 10 activities.

We are blessed to have so many community partners and individuals supporting our students and families over the holidays! Expect students to come home with some gifts in their backpacks this week.

Does your family have a need for a computer in order for you student to continue learning activities or engage with the school? USD501 has Chromebooks available for families through a grant with the FCC. If you are interested, please reach out to Mrs. Tanner.

Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Arrival begins: 8:30 a.m.

Arrival ends: 8:45 a.m. (students will be considered tardy after 8:50 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.)

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

Arrival begins: 9:30 a.m.

Arrival ends: 9:45 a.m. (students will be considered tardy after 9:50 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.)

Before the first day of school, you will receive a newsletter that explains the arrival and dismissal procedures.

Looking for daycare for your two-year-old? The Little Stars Daycare at Shaner Early Learning Academy has openings beginning in January! See the graphic below for more information.

Pine Ridge Prep follows the Topeka Public Schools Academic Calendar.

If needing some help with food over break, click this link to a list of Shawnee County resources.

Valeo is offering free mental health screenings.

• December 13 @ 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. @ Papan’s Landing Senior Center 619 NW Paramore
  
• December 20 @ 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. @ Topeka & Shawnee County Library 1515 W 10th Street

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

Email: klopez@tps501.org
Website: https://pineridgeprep.topekapublicschools.net/
Location: 1120 Southeast Highland Avenue, Topeka, KS, USA
Phone: 785-329-7870
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PineRidgePrep/
Twitter: @PinePrep