Westword
OCTOBER 2020 - VOLUME 5 ISSUE 3
MISSION STATEMENT
Working toward career and college readiness,
Engaging students in quality learning,
Sustaining a culture of respect and a,
Tradition of excellence
FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION
Cox Connect -2-Compete Program:
Topeka Public Schools is proud to announce that we are partnering with Cox to provide internet services for our families who qualify!
- Families must complete the 2020-21 Online Meal Services Application
- Families must qualify for free or reduced lunch benefits
- Families will be contacted by Cox to complete the process
Cox will send TPS the current monthly bill for each family that completes the steps above and qualifies through the month of December. Apply Now to see if you qualify!
Grab & Go Meal Sites - During Phase 2: Hybrid Learning
- Tuesday
- Friday
What times can I pick up food?
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Where do I go to get the food?
- Highland Park High School
- Topeka High School
- Jardine Middle School
- Chase Middle School
- Robinson Middle School
- French Middle School
- Eisenhower Middle School
- Landon Middle School
Pre K - 5th Grade will be serving on site and will no longer be pick up sites.
"A" families on Tuesday will pickup meals for Wed, Thurs, Fri
"B" families on Friday will pickup meals for Mon, Tues, Wed
TPS Home Athletic Event Update
- We will also increase the number of spectators at TPS hosted events to three approved family members per participants
- Spectators with vouchers can redeem for ticket purchase at the entrance of the event site.
- NO Passes (Student, Centennial, or District/Staff).
- Temperature checks must be less than 100.4* to purchase a ticket.
- Masks required to be worn by all spectators at all times when on TPS property..
- No re-entry will be allowed into the gymnasium.
- Unsupervised school aged children will not be allowed to attend.
- NO walk-up single game tickets will be for sale to the community or general public.
- Anyone wanting to purchase a ticket to attend the game must have a Voucher to purchase a ticket
- Students K-12 must be accompanied by an adult and must have a voucher.
VIRTUAL WINTER SPORTS PARENT MEETING
Thursday, Nov 12, 2020, 06:00 PM
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JAG*K NEWSLETTER
WESTSIDE PRIDE BOOSTER CLUB
Greetings Topeka West Families and Welcome to a New School Year!
There is no doubt that this will be a unique school year with many creative responses to keep staff and students safe while returning to school. Regardless of the challenges and changes, there are some things that will remain the same:
1. Teachers and staff at Topeka West are still dedicated to your student’s success!
2. Teachers, staff, and students at Topeka West still need our support (perhaps now more than ever!)
3. Joining Westside Pride Booster Club is a GREAT way to support the school. In the past we have used our funds to support teachers (meals at parent-teacher conferences, supplies, etc.), the Arts (Theater, Band, etc.) and Athletics (Supplies, Training opportunities). We may spend our money on different things this year, but it will still be done to support the school.
4. We love having new faces at our monthly meetings. This is a very welcoming group of people! This year they will be run via Zoom until it is safe to meet face-to-face again.
5. Coming to Westside Pride Meetings is a great way to hear about what’s going on at the school. Every month, we hear the “Principal’s Report” and have a chance to ask one of our principals questions about any concerns you may have.
We look forward to interacting with you this year! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions about Westside Pride at drswagners@sbcglobal.net or 785-271-4404 (landline).
Tracy Wagner
President, Westside Pride Booster Club
Meetings: 2nd Monday of the month at 6 pm (September 14, October 12, November 9, January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, and May 10) via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://tps501.zoom.us/j/98179314443
Meeting ID: 981 7931 4443
Passcode: Chargers
GUIDANCE CORNER
The PSAT / NMSQT is the qualifying assessment (test) that students must take to enter the National Merit Scholarship competition. Students with top scores on this standardized test could be designated a National Merit Scholar, Commended Scholar, Achievement Scholar, National Hispanic Scholar or Corporate Scholar. While results of individual students’ PSAT scores are typically shared with students sometime in mid-December, National Merit results from the October, 2020 test will be announced during the spring of 2021. Primarily, current juniors and some sophomores are encouraged to take the PSAT /NMSQ.
This assessment is also a good practice test for future college entrance exams such as the ACT and/or SAT. The test will be given on the designated National Testing Date, Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
Students will need to register and the cost of this test is $20 which is to be paid at the time of registration.
Registration information will be available soon on our school website and social media page. Flyers with exam specifics (what to bring, arrival time, etc.) will be delivered to all registered students the Monday prior to their test date.
If you have questions about the PSAT fee of $20, please contact LaShawna Harris (D Building) (438-4014)
OCTOBER COLLEGE & CAREER EVENTS
10/5- KACRAO Virtual College Fair, 9am to Noon
-sign up available on Topeka West website under Guidance tab
10/6- KACRAO Virtual College Fair 5pm to 8pm
-sign up available on Topeka West website under Guidance tab
10/14- KACRAO Virtual College Fair, 9am to Noon
-sign up available on Topeka West website under Guidance tab
10/15- KACRAO Virtual College Fair 5pm to 8pm
-sign up available on Topeka West website under Guidance tab
SCHOLARSHIP NEWS
Kansas Masonic Foundation Essay Contest
*This is open to both Juniors and Seniors
https://kansasmasonic.foundation/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Essay-Contest-Brochure-2020.pdf
--Prizes ranging from $4,000 to $500
--300 to 500 word essay
--Deadline November 1st
Wichita State University—Scholarships
https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/dsi.php
--Lots of scholarships with different requirements and majors
--Must have applied to WSU by October 15th
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Program
http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/about/whos-eligible/
--Sports participation in one of 27 sports listed is required.
--The application requests information on hard work, dedication, minimum 3.0 GPA, to be a leader in school and in the community and serve as a role model for underclassmen.
Toyota Financial Services Making Life Easier Scholarship
http://tfsinthecommunity.com/mle-scholarships/
--Up to $20,000 scholarships
--Minimum 2.0 GPA
--Be in good standing at the school and in the community
--Deadline October 30th
National Achievement Scholarship Program
http://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/interior.aspx?sid=1758&gid=2&pgid=424
--Juniors take the PSAT for National Merit
--Minority students enter the National Achievement Program when they take the PSAT/NMSQT and compete for 800 achievement awards
--costs $20—pay in A office
--National Merit Scholars are determined by this test
--Preparation help at https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice
Coca-Cola Scholarship Scholars
http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/
--National scholarship with 200 awards of $10,000 and 50 of $20,000 over four years in college.
--3.0 GPA through the end of junior year
--Deadline October 31
Newcomer Funeral Service Group Tradition of Caring Mortuary Science Scholarship Program
http://www.nfsgi.com/Home/Scholarships
--Must have graduated high school and currently enrolled in a mortuary science program or a high school senior who intends to enroll in a mortuary science program.
--Must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours or 18 quarter hours in a program of mortuary science education at an accredited ABFSE institution.
--Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
--U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the U.S.
--Application, college/high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, and essay
--$3,500 and $500 awards
--Deadline October 23rd
DIVISION OFFICES CONTACT INFORMATION
Division 1 (student last name A - G) 785-438-4005
Associate Principal - Mrs. Andrea York (ayork@tps501.org)
Counselor - Mrs. Brook Mulford (bmulford@tps501.org)
Division 1 Secretary - Mrs. Casey Holle
Division 2 (student last name H - O) 785-438-4006
Assistant Principal - Mrs. Laura Nichols (lnichols@tps501.org)
Counselors - Mrs. Jackie Van Petten & Ms. LaShawna Harris
(jvanpetten1@tps501.org & lharris@tps501.org)
Division 2 Secretary - Ms. Leigh Camper
Division 3 (student last name P - Z) - 785-438-4004
Assistant Principal - Mr. Beau Caryl (bcaryl@tps501.org)
Counselor - Mrs. Megan Sturm (msturm@tps501.org)
Division 3 Secretary - Mrs. Kellie Patterson (dallen1@tps501.org)
Athletics (785)-438-4022
Athletic Director- Mr. Richard Mariani (rmariani@tps501.org)
Athletic Administrative Assistant- Mr. Marco Hunter (mhunter@tps501.org)
Principal - Mr. Colin Cathey (785)-438-4000 (ccathey@tps501.org)
Administrative Assistant to the Principal - Mrs. Dani Allen
CONTACT US
Website: https://www.topekapublicschools.net/Page/41
Location: 2001 Southwest Fairlawn Road, Topeka, KS, USA
Phone: 785-438-4000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TopekaWest501
Twitter: @TPSTWest