Pine Ridge Prep Update
September 26, 2022
Welcome from Mrs. Tanner & Mrs. Banzhaf
Dear Pine Ridge Prep Families,
The weather is beginning to be cool in the mornings and warm in the afternoons. Please send your child in a jacket or layers as we will be going outside twice a day.
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
October Events
October 7 - Field Trip to Little Munckins Pumpkin Patch
October 10 - NO SCHOOL!
October 11 - NO SCHOOL
October 25 - Fire Safety with Topeka Fire Department
October 26 - Trick or Treat on the Trail
October 26 - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 4:00-8:00
October 27 - Parent/Teacher Conferences @ 8:00-8:00 - NO SCHOOL!
October 28 - NO SCHOOL!
You can find all school events listed on our school calendar which you can access on our webpage.
Items That Need Your Attention
We Are Learning To...
This Week We Are Learning To...
3 Year Olds: Copy AB patterns
4 Year Olds: Show and solve real-world problems - collect and sort objects, clean up, put laundry/dishes away
Literacy:
3 Year Olds: Ask and answer questions about a book; Use pictures to retell the story
4 Year Olds: Use illustrations to help understand what they are reading
Science:
Understand that living things live in different habitats
Identifies what plants and animals need to live
Social Studies:
3 Year Olds: Identify people in our family and understand those relationships; What makes people the same and different
4 Year Olds: Identify leaders at home and at school; Describe characteristics of ourselves and others to see what makes each person unique
Social-Emotional:
Skills to be a good learner
Ask for what we want or need in a respectful voice
Time to Eat!
Informational Items
Home Depot Workshops
Workshops take place the first Saturday of each month from 9:00-12:00.
October 1: Fire Rescue Boat
November 5: Scarecrow Napkin Holder
COVID Protocols
Late Start
Academic Calendar
Family Resources
Food & Clothing Bank
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