Pine Ridge Prep Update
August 15, 2022
Welcome from Mrs. Tanner & Mrs. Banzhaf
Dear Pine Ridge Prep Families,
One of my favorite weeks of the year has arrived - this is the week we get to welcome back our Pine Ridge Prep scholars! As a reminder, the first day of school is August 18th. We open the doors at 8:30 and dismiss at 3:30. Every Friday, beginning this Friday, August 19th, is Late Start. This is a time our teachers use to collaborate weekly. School will start an hour later so our doors will open at 9:30. This does not change dismissal times in any way.
This is the second of our weekly parent newsletters for this year. I try to have these sent out each Monday (sorry for the delay this week!). I make this very comprehensive and include school and district information that you need, as well as community resources. Please read carefully each week as this is the major form of communication you will receive. I send this out via email and text, and post it on our website and Facebook page. If you missed the first newsletter this year, or if you ever just want to go back and reference something, you can find each week's on Facebook and our school website.
Click the link to access the 2022-2023 Family Handbook.
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
Upcoming Events
August & September Events
August 18: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!
September 5: NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
September 15: Picture Day
September 16: Pine Ridge Prep 10th Birthday Celebration!
You can find all school events listed on our school calendar which you can access on our webpage. Additionally, all families will receive a Pine RIdge Prep calendar and a one-pager of events for the year at Meet the Teacher Night.
Items That Need Your Attention
Changes at Pine Ridge Prep
Ms. Elaine Cannefax, our school social worker, is located in the Owl building (1110 SE Highland Ave.).
Meet the Teacher Night
We will be hosting a Meet the Teacher Night on Wednesday, August 17th from 4:30-5:30. While you will have already met your teacher through home visits, this is an opportunity to see your child's school and classroom, ask any last minute questions you may have, and receive additional school information.
First Day of School
Extra Clothes
Time to Eat!
Medications & Meal Modifications
Transportation
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
Car Seats
Informational Items
COVID Protocols
Late Start
Academic Calendar
Family Resources
Community Resources Council Directory
If in need of resources, you can also contact the United Way by dialing 211.
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