Dear Pine Ridge Prep Families,

This will be the last parent newsletter of the 22-23 school year! The last day of school for ALL PINE RIDGE PREP STUDENTS is Wednesday, May 24th. We will dismiss at 11:30 and will not serve lunch.

Click the link to access the 2022-2023 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. Shelley Banzhaf, Building Leader Intern

• May 17: Summer Kick-Off BBQ @ 4:30-6:00 (PRP Playground)
• May 22: Pine Ridge Prep Promotion Ceremony @ 1:30 (Basketball Courts @ PRP)
  
• May 23: Field Day @ 9:30-11:30 and Fun in the Sun @ 1:30-3:00
• May 24: Last Day of School - Dismiss at 11:30

You can find all school events listed on our school calendar which you can access on our webpage.

We would like to provide a few important tips to prepare our families for the experience with our new Student Information System, Synergy!

1. When registration opens, families who have at least one student returning to Topeka Public Schools will receive an automated individual email sent directly from the Synergy system. This email will include a unique code the parent must have in order to create a username and password to use with the Synergy ParentVue portal. Once the parent creates these credentials, the link for online registration is at the top-right in ParentVue.
2. When registration opens, families who have NO STUDENTS previously attending Topeka Public Schools will begin the process from the district's website. Families with any returning students cannot begin from the website, as they must have the unique code provided in the automated email.
3. If you have an electronic copy of the student's birth certificate and other requested documents, you will be able to upload those prior to submitting your registration. This will save you having to provide those items to the school in-person later.
4. If you have any questions about logging into Synergy ParentVue or Submitting your Online Registration, please email SISHelp@tps501.org or call 785-438-4750 between 7:30 and 4:30 for assistance.

If you have any questions after submitting your online registration, please contact your student's school or the demographics office at 785-295-3000 for assistance.

• When completing online registration, if your child shows as "Graduated" or any other code that does not allow you to proceed with their registration, please email SISHelp@tps501.org.
  
• If you are a returning family and did not receive the email from Synergy, check your Spam/Junk folder.
• As was the case with TylerSIS, families who use a YAHOO.com account may not receive the automated email, and will need to email SISHelp@tps501.org for assistance.

Math - 3 Year Olds

• We are learning to compare numbers and explain our answer so we can talk about what we want or need.
  
• We are learning to precisely describe and compare measurable attributes so we can compare objects.
  

Math - 4 Year Olds

• We are learning to compare numbers and explain our answer so we can talk about what we want or need.
  
• We are learning to precisely describe and compare measurable attributes so we can compare objects.
  

Reading - 3 Year Olds

• We are learning to ask and answer questions about a text so we can understand a text. (CL.IT.p3.1)
  
• We are learning to identify similarities between texts so we can understand information presented. (CL.IT.p3.8)
  
• We are learning to use new words so we can build our vocabulary.
• We are learning to identify parts of a book so we can understand the importance of books.
• We are learning to speak clearly so others can understand our ideas, feelings, and needs.
  
• We are learning to draw pictures so we can share information with others.

Reading - 4 Year Olds

• We are learning to ask and answer questions about a text so we can analyze key details from the story.
  
• We are learning to identify the connection between two individuals, events or ideas so we can understand information in a text.
• We are learning to ask and answer questions about words we don’t know so we can understand a text.
• We are learning to identify physical parts of a book so we can use a book correctly.
• We are learning about the author and illustrator of a text so we can explain how information in our book is presented.
• We are learning to use words to express our thoughts so we can verbally express what we know.
• We are learning to show our thoughts with words and pictures so that we can write our names.
  

Social Studies - 3 Year Olds

• We are learning to identify positive actions in the classroom so we can create a better learning community.
  
• We are learning to recognize events that have happened in the past, present, and future so we can understand changes in our daily lives.

Social Studies - 4 Year Olds

• We are learning to identify positive actions in the community so when we grow up we are a part of a nice community.
  
• We are learning to recognize historical figures so we can understand the changes that affect our daily lives.

Science

• We are learning to recognize the difference between helpful and harmful actions toward the natural environment.
  

Social/Emotional Learning

• We are learning to use fair ways so that we can have fun when playing with friends.
  
• We are learning to say the problem so that we can think of solutions.

If in need of resources, you can also contact the United Way by dialing 211.

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