Pine Ridge Prep Update

Dear Pine Ridge Prep Families,

It's hard to believe that the first quarter of school has already gone by! We have spent this time getting to know each other, learning how our school and classroom works, and getting a head start on learning! We are sure this second quarter will fly by just as fast!

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

October is Audiology Awareness Month, Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month, and Principal Appreciation Month

October 9: NO SCHOOL!!! Indigenous Peoples Day

October 10: NO SCHOOL!!!

October 11: 2nd Quarter Begins; National Stop Bullying Day

October 23: Pumpkin Patch Field Trip

October 25: Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4:00-8:00

October 26: NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 8:00-8:00

October 27: NO SCHOOL

October 31: Halloween Parties & Parade - details coming soon

We are excited to be heading to the Pumpkin Patch for our first field trip of the school year! All classrooms will be going on Monday, October 23rd. Permission slips for this trip will be sent home. These must be returned by the day before your child is scheduled to go. Those students without signed forms the day of the trip will not be allowed to attend. It is critical all students arrive on time to school as buses will leave as scheduled.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on October 25th from 4:00-8:00 and October 26th from 8:00-8:00. There will be NO SCHOOL for students on October 26th & 27th. If you have not already, you will be hearing from your child's teacher soon to sign up for a time frame that works best within your schedule. Teachers will then use that information to create a finalized schedule. Once that has been done, your student's teacher will send a confirmation of the date and time for your conference. These conferences will be held in person in your child's classroom. We look forward to meeting with you and sharing your child's progress!

Pine Ridge Prep's Picture RETAKE Day is coming up on November 2nd! If your child was absent on picture day, had not yet started school, OR you are dissatisfied with your child's portraits, you are welcome to have them retake their picture. If your child did have their picture taken in September and you are wanting retakes, you must return the original pictures you received.

The flyer below provides details on the different packages that are available for order. You may order online, or pay by cash or check. If paying by cash, you must provide the EXACT amount. We will not be able to make change. If paying by check, please make the check out to Strawbridge Studios. Paying online is the easiest! We will collect orders and payments at the school beginning October 23 and ending on picture day, November 2.

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.

Pine Ridge Prep follows the Topeka Public Schools Academic Calendar.

Click here for more information and to apply for the Christmas Bureau.

To Apply for Help

• You must live in Shawnee County. No exceptions.
• At least one adult from your household must apply in person on one of the four intake dates. There is no online intake.
• Everyone living at the same address must register on the same application.
• One adult can register the entire household.
• Registering adult MUST BRING:

-his/her Photo ID

-Proof of Income for the ENTIRE household

-everyone’s Social Security cards (copies or document with SSN number listed are okay)

Christmas Bureau Intake Dates

There is only one location this year:

Echo Ridge Community Center 2021 SE Market St.

Use Topeka Metro Route 4

Wednesday, October 25

10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Monday, October 30

10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Thursday, November 2

10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Saturday, November 4 LAST DAY

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Documentation for Proof of Income

Any State assistance or money received for food, rent, etc. is considered income. Bring copies that apply to your household. VISION cards are not proof, you MUST show the award letter from the State.

APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. See the flyer for complete information.

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