Sheldon Update
February 27, 2023
Welcome from Mrs. Tanner
Dear Sheldon Families,
Families of OT students, the car line is a RIGHT TURN ONLY out of our parking lot. There have been far too many "close calls" lately as traffic headed South past our car line is blocked by cars turning left out of the parking lot. DO NOT BLOCK intersections or driveways! This is just respectful. We share our neighborhood - let's be good neighbors.
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 me!
Thank you for the privilege of serving you ~
Mrs. Gabrielle Tanner, Principal
Upcoming Events
February & March Events
Items That Need Your Attention
Kindergarten Enrollment for 23-24 School Year
If your child is turning 5 on or before August 31st, he or she will begin Kindergarten next year.
At Parent-Teacher Conferences, you should have received information regarding your child's home elementary school.
If you would like to request a transfer to a different home school than the one that was identified at conferences, please fill out this transfer request form by March 31st: Topeka Public Schools Transfer Application
If you are interested in applying to have your child attend Scott Dual Language, please fill out this form by March 10th: Scott Dual Language Application
If you are interested in applying to have your child attend Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School, please fill out this form by March 10th: Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School Application
Synergy Student Information System
Attention Parents! Beginning later this year, Topeka Public Schools is moving to a new, fully integrated Student Information System, Synergy by Edupoint.
This one system will replace the district's current student information system into one platform that will host and manage student data in an efficient and user-friendly manner.
Synergy will provide access to both parents and students, just like our current system. However, with Synergy, Parents/Guardians will use a single sign-on to access all of their children’s information regardless of school.
As part of the seamless Synergy Education Platform, Synergy SIS enables schools and districts to easily extend functionality to include online registration, CI3T, assessment, analytics, and special education management in a single platform. For more information, visit: Synergy Student Information System Communications Plan
GreatSchools.org
Have you had a positive experience at Sheldon? We would love for that to be highlighted on the website! Please take 1 minute to visit GreatSchools.org, search for Sheldon Child Development, click on the Review icon, and share what you love about our program!
Time to Eat!
Policy & Procedure Review
Classroom Volunteers
Each week the Sheldon staff reviews one of our Head Start Policies & Procedures and felt it was important that families stay up to date on these as well. This quarter our focus is on Family Service & Parent Involvement. If you ever have any questions regarding our policies and procedures, please reach out!
Classroom Volunteers
POLICY:
The program will provide meaningful opportunities for parents to volunteer. This policy relates to Head Start Performance Standards 45 CFR Part 1302.34, 1302.50,1302.94
PROCEDURE:
1. Parents will be Informed of volunteer opportunities during parent orientation, home visits, parent meetings, and Parent/Teacher Conferences.
2. When a parent arrives to volunteer they will be welcomed in the office and given direction on how to sign in. When arriving in the classroom, the classroom staff will orient the parent to classroom activity centers, schedule, materials, emergency procedures, and standards of conduct.
3. When the parent is ready to leave they will be thanked for their support in the classroom and directed on how to sign out in the front office so the volunteer hours can be counted for in-kind.
Informational Items
Oral Health Books for Brush, Book, Bed Routine
Available at brushdental.org
Happy Teeth
- Happy Teeth! is designed to teach parents of infants and toddlers about the importance of primary (baby) teeth and how to care for them. Each page is based on current oral health research or American Association of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommendations. This infant board book is bilingual, written in both English and Spanish and contains links to fun videos to watch with children. Ages 0-2.
I Brush My Teeth
- This book emphasizes the fun of brushing your teeth with a catchy rhyme! Fun characters walk through the steps of how to properly brush. On each page, children can identify colors and shapes, while developing early reading and language skills. Written by McMillen Health, 8.5 x 8.5″, 20 pages. Paperback. Ages 1-3. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Hazel Does Not Like to Brush Her Teeth
- Follow Hazel Hedgehog as she talks, sings, smiles, and eats and along the way discovers how important her teeth are! This book helps preschool/early elementary aged children learn why it’s important to brush our teeth twice a day and how healthy teeth help us to be happy. Written by McMillen Health, 8.5 x 8.5″, 20 pages. Paperback. Ages 3-5.
I Need My Teeth
- James is determined to have a Roger the Red Robot toy, just like his cousin Matthew. He will do almost anything for the $20 he needs to buy one, even making a deal with the Tooth Fairy to take all his teeth! Throughout the story, James learns about the value of his missing teeth and how his teeth help him succeed at school. This early reader book utilizes sight words, counting, colors and shapes, while helping children realize how much they need their teeth! Paperback, 32 pages, measures 8 x 10.” Written by McMillen Health. Available in English or Spanish. Ages 5+
Available through Random House
Dr. Seuss’ The Tooth Book
- A classic work by Dr. Seuss writing as Theo, with new illustrations by Joe Mathieu, about who has teeth, who doesn't, and how to keep the ones you have! Board Book. Available in English or Spanish. Ages 0-3.
Available at Pottertheotter.com
Potter the Otter: A Tale About Water
- This children's book narrates the tale of Potter the Otter, who loves to drink water! Potter teaches his friends the importance of drinking water to stay healthy and hydrated. Language: English/Spanish. Paper stock: Smooth soft touch. Ages 0-5.
Potter the Otter Visits the Dentist
- Potter and his friends learn about healthy habits that keep their smiles shining bright! Language: English/Spanish/Vietnamese. Paper stock: Smooth soft touch. Ages 0-5.
Home Depot Workshops
Workshops take place the first Saturday of each month from 9:00-12:00.
March 5: Airship
April 2: Bird Feeder
Late Start
Academic Calendar
Family Resources
Sheldon Food & Clothing Bank
Community Resources Council Directory
If in need of resources, you can also contact the United Way by dialing 211.
Sheldon Head Start Child Development Center
Website: https://sheldon.topekapublicschools.net/
Location: 1155 SW Seabrook Ave.
Phone: 785-438-4530
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheldonChildDevelopmentCenterHeadStart