Sheldon Update
Sheldon's Weekly Family Newsletter - 9.18.23
Welcome from Mrs. Tanner
Dear Sheldon Families,
Happy Tuesday! The weather is starting to be cooler in the mornings and warmer in the afternoons. Please send students in layers that are easy for them to remove so they stay comfortable during both morning and afternoon outside times. It's about that time to send in cool weather appropriate extra clothes.
Click here to access the 2023-2024 Family Handbook.
As always, if you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me!
Thank you for the privilege of serving you ~
Mrs. Gabrielle Tanner, Principal
Upcoming Events
September Events
September 20th: Family Fun Fitness Night @ Hummer
September 26th: Outdoor Health & Family Night @ Sheldon
School Information
Car Line Lanyards
Conscious Discipline
Conscious Discipline is a curricular resource that we use at Sheldon for social-emotional development. The focus is on discipline through loving interactions teaches and models appropriate adult-child interactions. Each month, we will share a piece from Conscious Discipline for families to use in the home. Check out the information below!
School Day Hours
Monday through Thursday: 9:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Arrival begins: 9:15 a.m.
Arrival ends: 9:30 a.m. (students will be considered tardy after 9:35 a.m.)
Dismissal begins: 3:45 p.m.
Dismissal ends: 4:00 p.m. (all students must be picked up by 4:00 p.m.)
Late Start Fridays (every Friday): 10:15 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Arrival begins: 10:15 a.m.
Arrival ends: 10:30 a.m. (students will be considered tardy after 10:35 a.m.)
Dismissal begins: 3:45 p.m.
Dismissal ends: 4:00 p.m. (all students must be picked up by 4:00 p.m.)
Late Start Friday
Late Start is on FRIDAYS for this school year and the arrival time will be at 10:15.
Time to Eat!
Important Information
TPS 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
Sheldon Head Start follows the Topeka Public Schools Academic Calendar.
Policy & Procedure Review
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 Health & Safety, and Nutrition. If you ever have any questions regarding our policies and procedures, please reach out!
Dental Exams/Services
POLICY:
Program staff will support families in completing the dental exam within 90 calendar days of the child’s entry into the program. This policy relates to Head Start Performance Standards 45 CFR Part 1304.42
PROCEDURE:
1. At the time of intake/enrollment, staff will inform parents of the program health requirements and request that they schedule their child for a dental examination. If the parents do not have insurance coverage of some type, staff will refer them.
2. Sheldon will coordinate agreements with local area dentists for the provision of dental services to enrolled children who are without an established source for dental care, including on-site dental clinics being made available.
3. All children will receive a dental exam within 90 calendar days of the child’s entry into the program.
4. The parent will be asked to give consent on the child’s health history for dental screening/exam and treatment (to detect problems with teeth and gums).
5. Contracted dentists will, at the time of the exam, complete a treatment plan to address each child’s dental health needs.
6. The Health Coordinator or Family Advocate will contact the parent with the results of the exam and recommend follow-up treatment immediately or within ten (10) working days after the child’s dental exam. A “Report of Dental Exam” form provides information to the parent on the minimum requirements for dental services needed to provide their child with a healthy mouth.
7. Records/forms documenting the child’s exam date and follow-up treatment will be maintained in the child’s individual folder and entered into the student information system.
8. Re-examination is suggested every 6 months but must be done one (1) year from the initial exam date unless there are parental concerns and the child is complaining of pain, swelling, other problems, or the dentist recommends more frequent visits. A dental exam that expires should be updated as soon as possible.
9. Staff will monitor/track for the timely provision of dental services throughout the program year.
Community Resources
Topeka Resources Checklist
Community Resources Council Directory
If in need of resources, you can also contact the United Way by dialing 211.
Sheldon Head Start Child Development Center
Website: https://sheldon.topekapublicschools.net/
Location: 1155 SW Seabrook Ave.
Phone: 785-438-4530
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheldonChildDevelopmentCenterHeadStart