Pine Ridge Prep Update

Dear Pine Ridge Prep Families,

Happy Monday! Reminder that 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. Now that winter weather is upon us, please be sure to send students in weather appropriate clothing. Per district policy, we will go outside if the wind chill is above 20 degrees.

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 5: Family Event - see flyer above!

December 6: United Way Junior Leader Readers

December 15: End of the 2nd Quarter

December 18-29: NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

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.

Late Start is on FRIDAYS for this school year and the arrival time will be at 9:30.

Exposure to even small amounts of lead can harm your child. Children younger than 6 years of age are most vulnerable to lead poisoning. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, lead can harm your baby. Click this link for fact sheets and more information that can help you protect your child from lead exposure.

Pine Ridge Prep follows the Topeka Public Schools Academic Calendar.

Valeo is offering free mental health screenings.

• December 6 @ 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. @ East Side Senior Center 432 SE Norwood
• 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