Sheldon Update
October 8, 2021
Welcome from Mrs. Tanner
Dear Sheldon Families,
Today marks the end of the first quarter of school! It sure has flown by! We are so proud of all the progress students are making and how well they have settled into the school routine. We have a lot of fun events coming up this month so make sure you read the details below carefully!
REMINDER: There is no school Monday & Tuesday, October 11 and 12. We will see you on Wednesday! Since next week is a short week, this newsletter is for this week and next.
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
Items That Need Your Attention
Advisors Excel Coat & Shoe Distribution
Picture Retakes
Sheldon's Picture RETAKE Day is coming up on October 18! If your child was absent on picture day 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 13 and ending on picture day, October 18.
This link will allow you to sign up to receive updates via email regarding your child's school portraits. These updates include promotions, additional deals and the ability to order more pictures at a later time. When entering student information, be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file at the school.
Let us know if you have any questions!
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on October 20 from 4:00-8:00 and October 21 from 8:00-8:00. There will be NO SCHOOL for students on October 21 & 22. You should have received a link to a Google Form from your student's teacher. This will allow you 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. If you did not receive the Google form, please contact your child's teacher directly. These conferences will be held in person, but if you need a Zoom conference, please indicate that on the form. We look forward to meeting with you and sharing your child's progress!
Muffins with Mummies
Wednesday, Oct 27, 2021, 08:45 AM
Sheldon Head Start School, Southwest Seabrook Avenue, Topeka, KS, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
Fall Festival Costume Parade
On Friday, October 29th students are asked to wear their costumes to school over their full set of clothes. We will not be able to do wardrobe changes at school that day. Keep this in mind as you're planning a costume that is easy to remove for your student to go to the restroom. Please make sure costumes are school appropriate - no blood, fake weapons, scary costumes, etc.
We will be staggering our parades throughout the morning to limit the number of visitors on school grounds. The parade schedule is listed below. Classes will be parading on the playground. Family members are welcome to watch the parade from outside the playground fence, but due to safety protocols will not be given access inside the building. As we will be parading only a few classes at a time, the parades will be short! Please be sure you arrive at the scheduled time and depart as soon as your student's parade has ended. Parking in our neighborhood is limited. You may park on the streets but be mindful not to block any driveways or intersections. As a reminder, outside food is not permitted at Sheldon Head Start, so please do not send candy or other treats from home.
Parade Schedule
11:00-11:10 Johnston (102), Tinoco (104), Reed (106), Appenfeller (102)
11:15-11:25 Meyers-Lopez (105), Lewis (107), Balbuena (108)
11:30-11:40 Dittamo (201), Dunton (203), Stevenson (205)
11:45-11:55 Miller (200), Gavaghan (202), Schuette (204)
Friday, Oct 29, 2021, 12:00 AM
Sheldon Head Start School, Southwest Seabrook Avenue, Topeka, KS, USA
School Information
Extra Clothes
Student Illnesses
Transportation Information
Walkers
Bus Riders
No Parking Signs on Sena
Here Comes the Bus App
Here Comes the Bus®
Now available to parents of (Topeka Public Schools) students
• View the real-time location of your child’s bus.
• Access the app from your smartphone, tablet or computer.
• Receive push notifications or email alerts.
• Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time, every time.
How to get started:
1. Download the Here Comes the Bus app* or visit herecomesthebus.com
2. Sign Up by going to the Here Comes the Bus website https://login.herecomesthebus.com/SignUpConfirm.aspx
3. Enter school code 29036 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
4. Complete the “User Profile” box
5. Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number
6. Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus!
Students Leaving Early
Time to Eat!
Informational Items
Christmas Bureau
COVID Protocols
Academic Calendar
Family Resources
Autism Parent Resources
Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
Sheldon Food & Clothing Bank
Community Resources Council Directory
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