Pine Ridge Prep Update
March 7, 2022
Welcome from Mrs. Tanner & Mrs. Banzhaf
Dear Pine Ridge Prep Families,
Thank you for your patience and assistance in ensuring a smooth start to the day with the 2 hour delayed start! This is the last week of school for the 3rd quarter. Students do not have school next week, March 14-18, for Spring Break. Additionally, there is no school for students on Monday, March 21 as this is an end of the quarter teacher work day. We will see students back after the break of Tuesday, March 22.
As a reminder, per the Topeka Public Schools Board of Education decision on March 3, 2022, masks are no longer required and are now optional. If you send your child in a face mask, we will have them keep it on for the remainder of the school day.
Today I became aware of an excellent resource that I know I will be utilizing as a parent! Check out understood.org. It will ask you to complete a sentence using drop down boxes to specify what you would like support in. Once you've done that, it provides quick tips, articles, and resources to help provide support in that area. It is so quick and easy to use and I found it very helpful!
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
2022-2023 Preschool Application
2022-2023 Preschool Application
Upcoming Events
March Events
- March 7-11: National School Social Work Week
- March 8: PTO/Parent Committee @ 4:30
- March 10: Board of Education Meeting @ 6:30
- March 11: End of 3rd Quarter
- March 14-18: Spring Break ~ NO SCHOOL
- March 21: NO SCHOOL
- March 24: Conscious Discipline @ 4:15; Board of Education Meeting @ 6:30
- March 31: National Crayon Day!
Items That Need Your Attention
Topeka Public Schools Communication Tools
COVID-19 Self-Reporting
As we continue to respond to the community spread, if your student has tested positive for COVID-19 or had a COVID exposure, please complete the TPS COVID-19 Self Reporting form located on our website, and a district health official will contact you within 24 hours. Your child should not return to school until given guidance from school health officials.
Due to the volume of exposure in our county, all COVID student exposures being reported to Topeka Public Schools are to be reported online by going to TopekaPublicSchools.net. This process will allow us to address the current parent COVID needs and allow nurses to carry out their regular school duties and meet daily student needs. Please click on the link labeled Reporting a COVID-19 Exposure, which is on our main web page. Based on the information parents provide, an emailed response will be given informing you of the date your child can return to school and your child's school principal and nurse will be notified.
If you do not have the internet and need to report your exposure through this call, please provide your name, phone number, email address (if you have one), your child's name, birthdate and the date of the COVID-19 positive exposure. If you have school-related questions regarding a COVID-19 exposure, please leave a message and a health professional will return your call within 2 business days. Messages are only checked once every afternoon as our nurses are focused on patients for the majority of the day.
Families are asked to complete the self-reporting form for any COVID exposure. If a parent does not have internet access, they can call the COVID-19 reporting line at 785-438-HELP (785-438-4357) to report a COVID exposure. Schools will redirect families to the form on our web page or to the number to call.
Student Dismissal
School Information
Affordable Internet Service
Time to Eat!
Informational Items
COVID Protocols
March Health & Fitness Tip
Check out the March Health and Fitness Tip here!
Academic Calendar
Family Resources
New Income-Based Special Enrollment Period for Health Insurance Marketplace
There is a new Special Enrollment Period (SEP) now available on HealthCare.gov for people with lower incomes. Those eligible for this SEP can enroll in a plan or switch plans at any time during the year, without having to experience a qualifying life event.
Eligibility for the new SEP is based on a person’s household income. Their annual income must be between 100-150% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), which is $12,880 - $19,320/year for a household of 1, and $26,500 - $39,750/year for a household of 4. A full chart of FPL guidelines for larger family sizes can be found here.
Starting around March 18th, people whose income is between 100-150% FPL will automatically get the SEP when they submit a HealthCare.gov application, but Cover Kansas Navigators can assist prior to this date.
To discuss your eligibility, please visit GetCoveredKansas.org or call toll-free 866-826-8375. Navigators are available for free year-round and are unbiased, certified professionals.
WiFi Hotspots
The Nest - Food & Clothing Bank
Community Resources Council Directory
Pine Ridge Prep Preschool
Website: https://www.topekapublicschools.net/pine-ridge-prep
Location: 1110 SE Highland Ave.
Phone: 785-329-7870
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PineRidgePrep/
Twitter: @PinePrep