Turner Talk
Parent Newsletter
Week of December 12, 2022
"Our vision is to be a district where innovation thrives and growth is limitless"
"At Turner PK Academy, we are going from CRAYONS to CAREERS!"
Turner Family,
Greetings families! Welcome to December! I hope each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break. These next few week will be super exciting for our students as we continue to focus on helping them grow and prepare for the holiday season.
- Please make sure that the front office has updated contact information. Updated contact information includes any paperwork (medical and/or legal) that needs to be on file.
- Cooler weather is here so please make sure that your child has the appropriate change of clothes on campus.
Important Dates
- December 12 - Santa is coming to Turner!
- December 13 - Turner PK Night of Wonder
- December 15 - Turner PK Presents Turner Lights
- December 20 - Classroom Parties - you will receive more information from your classroom teacher
- December 21 - Early Release at 11:40 AM
- December 22 - January 8 Winter break for students
- January 9 - Classes Resume
Free & Reduced Lunch
Reminder: Free meals for all students have ended, and student meal rates are back in place this year. Free and reduced meal benefits are still available for families who qualify. If you believe your family may qualify for these benefits, please fill out the online application as soon as possible. If you need assistance, a paper form, or have any questions about the free and reduced meal benefits, please contact WISD Student Nutrition Services at 972-923-4630.
Important Information
If you are coming for lunch with your child, no need to pre-register, we will sign you in when you arrive. When eating lunch with your child, you will only be allowed to eat with your child/grandchild.
Attendance
Arrival & Dismissal
Flow of Traffic and Entry Points
Crosswalk:
Please be sure to use the crosswalk when parking to come into the school.
Bus Safety:
- Do not cross in-between buses loading and unloading kids at the curb
- Do not drive up next to a bus
- Stop your vehicle when you see a bus loading or unloading students
Arrival:
All student car riders should be dropped off at our Eubanks St. circle drive.
After 7:40:
Parents must get out of their car and walk in to sign in your student. Your child will be marked tardy after 7:50.
Afternoon Dismissal:
Students must be checked out before 2:30 PM.
Car riders are picked up using the Eubanks St. Circle drive (front of the building).
ECSE Bus Riders, Daycare, & ECSE car riders are picked up using the N. Getzendaner St, circle drive (the Lil Chiefs Daycare drive).
After 3:15:
You will need to park and come inside to pick up your student. Be sure you have your license or car tag.
Safety Reminders
- A car seat/booster seat is required to pick up all students at Turner PK Academy.
- Do not get out of your car when going through the car rider pick up line. A staff member will put your student in the car.
- Please begin teaching your students how to secure themselves in their car seat/booster seat. If you need to secure them, you can pull up to the front of the circle, get out, secure your student, then leave the circle drive.
- Click here for Arrival/Dismissal Procedures for Car riders.
School Hours, Lunch, and Office Procedures
Instruction Begins- 7:50 AM
Tardy- 7:50 AM
Parents may come and eat with their students during lunch. Please have your drivers license or form of ID with you so we can scan it and give you a visitor sticker.
The office will be closed daily from 2:30-3:00. During this time the students are getting ready for dismissal and there is a lot of movement around the building. If you are needing to check your student out early, please do so before 2:30.
Dismissal Bell- 3:00 PM
After 3:15 PM- You will be required to park and walk up to the front door. Don't forget to bring your car tag or ID.
Connect with us!
Email: ngilliam@wisd.org
Website: https://www.wisd.org/Turner
Location: 614 North Getzendaner Street, Waxahachie, TX, USA
Phone: (972) 923-4690
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TurnerPKAcademy