3-7: Anti-Bullying Week

3: Mid-Season V-Ball Tournament

4: Football vs. Landon @ Chase

5: V-Ball Championship Games

7: End of First Quarter

7: Fall Festival Dance

10-11: No School

12: Football Classic @ Hummer

18: PTO Meeting @ 5 PM in Commons

19: Grace Med- Dental

24-31: Red Ribbon Week

26/27: Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences

28: No School

Hello, Cougar Pride!

I can hardly believe that the end of 1st quarter is right around the corner! We have so many great things happening here! This quarter we have had StuCo elections, our sports teams are working hard and being successful, we walked to support ALS, our TCALC students participated in a jacketing ceremony and we are engaging in our learning activities! Parent Teacher Conferences will be here soon. Be on the look-out for an email from your student's AB teacher which will provide you with a link to sign up for your conference time.

Please stay connected with your student's teachers. If you are having any difficulty reaching any teacher please let Mr. Gay and I know so we can assist. Tyler SIS is the place to log onto weekly to check grades, missing work, and attendance. A strong connection between home and school in addition to open communication is the foundation for building a positive relationship and ensuring your student finds success this school year.

Yvonne Spalding, Principal

Student led parent-teacher conferences are being scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 26 3:30-7:30 PM or Thursday beginning at 7:30 AM. Please schedule a conference with your child's AB teacher by October 19. To contact a teacher directly by e-mail you can find staff information here https://chase.topekapublicschools.net/staff. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call the office at 295-3840.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are pleased to introduce Naviance Student – a comprehensive website that you and your student can use to make plans about colleges, and careers. Naviance Student is linked with Naviance, a service that we use in our office to track and analyze data about college and career plans, so it provides up-to-date information that’s specific to our school.

Naviance Student allows your student to:

• Get involved in the planning and advising process – Build a resume, complete online surveys, and manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers

• Research colleges – Compare GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics to actual historical data from our school for students who have applied and been admitted in the past

• Research careers – Research hundreds of careers and career clusters, and take career assessments

• Create plans for the future – Create goals and to-dos, and complete tasks assigned by the school to better prepare your student for future college and career goals.

Naviance Student also lets us share information with you and your student about upcoming meetings and events, local scholarship opportunities, and other resources for college and career information.

To visit your school’s Naviance Student site, use an Internet browser to connect to: http://student.naviance.com/chasemd

When you visit the site for the first time, click the "Forgot your password?" link to receive an email with a temporary password. Once you have received the email, return to your school's URL. Enter your temporary password and follow the on-screen instructions to setup your account. Soon you will be viewing your student's "Naviance Student" account!

Here is a short step-by-step tutorial if you'd like further assistance: http://ior.ad/7sav

We hope that you will find this resource helpful. If you have questions about Naviance Student, please contact your child's counselor.

Yours truly,

Kevin Hershberger

Donelle Sage

School Counselors

785-295-3851

Make sure you are following city traffic laws by following the guidance link below. Red lines indicate locations you should not park at any time. Do Not block driveways or mailboxes within the community. Failing to obey the policies described below can earn you a traffic ticket from the police department. If you have any questions, please contact Officer Hamilton at 785-295-3848.

You are Invited! October 6th at 4:30 PM to the Kay McFarland Japanese Garden and Venue. 635 SW Gage Blvd. This is a free community education event and will offer education and resources in Shawnee County surrounding vaping, its impacts, and how you can help.

Must pass 5 classes the previous quarter to be eligible.

Must have an updated physical signed by a licensed physician and head concussion sheet signed by parents.

Must participate in practice to participate in games/matches.

Must follow the coach's rules and guidelines to be in good standing.

Must be passing all classes the week of a game to be eligible to play in that weeks game.

Please contact Ms. Soldani at 295-3847 if you have any questions regarding athlete expectations or email bsoldani@tps501.org

Bean is a 7 year old Black Labrador Retriever who has been a facility dog at Chase for the past 6 years. Bean works alongside Mr. Banman, Chase’s School Social Worker, with greeting students, playing with them, and helping them during visits. Students love saying “hi” to Bean throughout the day and petting him as he does his rounds. Bean enjoys going playing fetch, going for walks with students, and giving them high fives. When Bean has free time he loves taking naps, eating treats, and taking more naps.

If your student has a known chronic medical condition that may require intervention or treatment while they are at school, please complete the Anticipated Health Crisis Plan. This will give nursing and school staff directions as to how you as the Parent/Guardian would like staff to address specific situations. This form should be completed for students with conditions including Asthma, Food Allergies, Seizures, Headaches, Frequent Nosebleeds, Heart Conditions or any other condition or disease regardless of whether or not they take medication at school. (This form is required to be completed at the beginning of each school year, previous forms are not kept on site.) Please contact Shelly Garst at sgarst@tps501.org if you have any questions.

The Fall Festival Dance will be held after school on Friday, October 7, 3-4:15 PM. $1 donation or 1 canned food item for entry. Concessions will be available and all students must by off the property promptly at 4:15 PM. Donations will benefit our school community pantry. Students must have eligibility points available in order to attend.

Reserve your 22/23 yearbook by following the instructions below. Yearbooks are $15 each until February. If you are unable to order on-line checks made payable to Chase Middle School will be accepted in the main office. Yearbooks will be delivered to students the last week of school in May of '23.

Bullying The Topeka Public Schools’ Board of Education is committed to providing a positive and productive learning and working environment. Bullying, hazing, harassment, intimidation, of menacing by students, staff or third parties is strictly prohibited and shall not be tolerated in the district. The Board of Education hereby prohibits bullying in any form on school property, in a school vehicle or at a school-sponsored activity or event. The superintendent of schools shall propose, and the Board of Education shall review and approve, a plan to address bullying on school property, in school vehicles or vehicles of contracted transportation providers or at a school-sponsored activity or event. The plan shall include provisions for the training and education of staff members and students and shall include appropriate community involvement as approved by the Board of Education. Threatening, harassing behavior is considered to be bullying when it is intentional, repeated, and one-sided. Students whose behavior is found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to discipline, up to and including expulsion. Individuals who violate this policy may also be referred to law enforcement officials.

The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 18 at 5 PM in the Chase commons. All Chase parents are invited to get involved to support teachers and students. PTO supports end-of-year activities for your student, teacher classroom requests, dance activities, and much more. Don't miss out on this opportunity. Hope to see you there!

The theme is a reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free! Join us at Chase by celebrating your life with these fun themed days during October 24-31.

Monday, October 24: Students Pledge to be "Drug Free" by signing banner during lunch. "Don't pop pills, Pop- Corn". 6th Graders may buy popcorn for $1 during AB in the Commons.

Tuesday, October 25: "Our Future is too Bright for Drugs" Wear your sunglasses and neon colors. 7th Graders may buy popcorn for $1 during AB in the Commons.

Wednesday, October 26: "Really Excellent Decisions" - Wear your Red. 8th Graders may buy popcorn for $1 during AB in the Commons.

Monday, October 31: "Hocus Pocus, Drugs Aren't Our Focus". Wear your school appropriate Halloween costumes to school. Costumes may not contain violence, weapons, blood or props.

Busing services are a privilege for students who qualify and students are expected to follow all bus expectations in our student handbook. Questions regarding busing can be answered by TPS transportation department at 295-3910 or Kansas Central Bus Service @ 233-2009.

Below is information on how to access the Here Comes the Bus App.

This app will allow parents to:

• 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
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

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Topeka Public Schools, Unified School District No. 501 is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. No person shall, on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin or ancestry be denied lawful access to any appropriate educational service, program or activity provided by the school district. The Title VI and Title IX compliance coordinator is the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching/Learning/Administration. The Section 504/Title II compliance coordinator is the Coordinator of College and Career Ready Services. For employment, the EEO/AA officer is the General Director of Human Resources. All compliance coordinators may be contacted at 624 SW 24th Street, Topeka, KS 66611-1294, (785) 295-3000. The clerk of the Board of Education has been designated to receive and redirect or handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, regulations and procedures. The clerk may be contacted by calling (785) 295-3045 or by writing to 624 SW 24th Street, Topeka, KS 66611-1294.

MISSION STATEMENTS

Topeka Public Schools

The mission of the Topeka Public School is ENGAGE students in the highest quality learning; PREPARE students for responsible, productive citizenship, and INSPIRE excellence for a lifetime.

Chase Middle School

Through the implementation of the Comprehensive, Integrated, 3-Tiered System of Supports (CI3T), all staff will guide students to succeed at their highest potential academically, socially, and emotionally.