Sheldon Update
Sheldon's Weekly Family Newsletter - 2.12.24
Welcome from Mrs. Tanner
Dear Sheldon Families,
Have a wonderful week! We look forward to seeing all families next week at Parent/Teacher Conferences!
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
February Events
February 12-16: Focus Area 2 Federal Review
February 12: Discovery Center Field Trip - Downstairs; Art with Angie - Upstairs
February 14: Friendship Day; BOE Meeting @ 5:30
February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 20: Fire Drill; Happy Bear Presentation
February 21: Happy Bear Presentation; Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4:00-8:00
February 22: NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 8:00-8:00
February 23: NO SCHOOL
February 26-March 1: National Public Schools Week
February 26: National Tell a Fairy Tale Day
February 28: Advisors Excel StoryTime
February 29: TSCPL StoryTime
School Information
Health Services Information
If you are not familiar with the Health Services information on the TPS home page, we encourage you to look around and check out all the great resources! You can download medication forms, physical exam forms, etc. You can also see the immunization requirements and get more information on local health and dental low cost care.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on February 21st from 4:00-8:00 and February 22nd from 8:00-8:00. There will be NO SCHOOL for students on February 22nd and 23rd. If you have not yet heard from your child's teacher to schedule your conference, please reach out. 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!
Sheldon Shirts
All students should have received their blue Sheldon Sharks t-shirt. We encourage students to join us in wearing their Sheldon shirt EVERY FRIDAY of the school year!
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.)
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 Family Service and Parent Involvement. If you ever have any questions regarding our policies and procedures, please reach out!
**At this time, we are conducting a review and update of all Sheldon Head Start Policies & Procedures. We will resume including these in the weekly newsletter when all updates are complete and approved by the Policy Council and Board of Education.
Community Resources
Car Seat & Child Safety
Check out this WIBW article on car seat safety. This website has a lot of great information and resources, including on car seat safety.
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