If you would like to contribute baked goods to the sale, please send your treats individually packaged to be sold at 50¢ each. Treats may be delivered to the Assembly Hall before school on the 28th. 

 

Plan to stay for the parade, as the students circle the gym, walk through the courtyard and return to their classrooms. Most homerooms will be having a Halloween party at 11:15; please contact your room parent or your child's teacher if you would like to bring refreshments or help out in some other way.
 
When you are helping your child choose his or her costume, please help them use good judgment in picking an appropriate theme. Students should not wear masks or costumes that may be perceived as being too aggressive, horrific, gory, violent, or sexually provocative. Within reason, classical monsters such as Dracula and Frankenstein are allowed. Children are encouraged to come to school in costume; if your child will have to transport the costume to or from school, be sure that it fits easily into a backpack.
 
Also, please keep in mind that no weapons of any kind are allowed on the Topeka Collegiate campus, not even play weapons.

 
Friday, October 30th is a half day of school; classes will be dismissed at noon. No lunch will be served. Child care will be available from 12:15 p.m. until 5:45 p.m.
 
Have a safe and fun Halloween!

Fly with the Eagles

 

Parent participation in Annual Fund is just above 38% (as of midday on Friday, October 23). Our Class Captains will be calling families who have not made a pledge or a gift by Tuesday, October 27. If you receive a call from a volunteer parent, please feel free to ask questions about Annual Fund. If you prefer not to receive a call, please return your pledge form, or use the online giving option at topekacollegiate.org. Click on Giving, then Ways to Give, then Annual Fund.

 

Remember: we are asking for a pledge by Friday, October 30. Payment is due by the end of the school year. You may pay in one payment, or in monthly payments. If you choose the installment option, we will send monthly reminders. There is a monthly payment option online.

 

Classroom Sweepstakes

 

There is only one week left to help your child's class win a pizza party! All classes that reach 100% participation by Friday will receive the party. We'll announce the "winners" at the Halloween Assembly.

 

Here are the standings so far. Ms. Jackson's fifth grade is in the lead, followed closely by Mr. Shinn's eighth grade, and Mrs. Hoyt's sixth grade.

 

Forstein - 33%

Chapas - 45%

Odermatt - 33%

Berryman - 42%

Van Aalst - 8%

Schwerdt/Frederick - 50%

Wells - 30%

Bammes - 29%

Mosier - 54%

Bauer - 36%

Kido - 50%

Oswald A - 27%

Oswald B - 45%

Jackson - 69%

Park - 14%

Hoyt - 60%

MacDonald - 13%

Cross - 27%

Moyer - 45%

Martinez - 33%

Shinn - 64%

 

Let's Celebrate!

 

All school families are invited to an Annual Fund Thank You Party on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Billard Airport's Building hangar. If you were to start at TCS, here's how you would get to Billard Airport:

 

Head north on SW Eveningside Dr toward SW 22nd St

Take the 1st right onto SW 21st St

Turn left at SE Adams St

Continue onto SE Branner Tfwy

Continue onto SE Branner St.

Continue onto NE Seward Ave

Turn left at NE Strait Ave
Take the 1st right onto NE Sardou Ave

 

Once you arrive at Philip Billard Municipal Airport, follow the map below to parking and Building 27!

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Artwork by first grader Maude M.) 

First graders visited Lambert's pumpkin patch last week. Each student was able to pick out his or her own small pumpkin, and play in the hay bale activity area.  Pictured above are Jillian W. (left) and Trinity B.

Halloween is an exciting time for many families.  Eating a good meal prior to trick-or-treating will discourage children from filling up on Halloween treats.  Take the time to have a quick meal before the outing begins.  These important safety reminders will help make trick-or-treating an enjoyable and safe experience for your family. 
-- Costumes should be bright, reflective and non-flammable.
-- Non-toxic makeup and a decorative hat can be a safe alternative to a mask, which blocks eyesight. 
-- Costumes should be short to prevent tripping.  Shoes should fit well and be comfortable.
-- Carrying a flashlight or glow stick is a good idea.
-- Remain on well-lit streets and use the sidewalk or walk at the far edge of the roadway facing traffic.
-- Remind your child to look both ways before crossing the street and don't assume the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing them. 
-- Remind children to never go inside the home of a stranger.
 

Linda Kehres

Admissions Director

 

Kudos to the Annual Fund Steering Committee who demonstrate their commitment to our school by helping organize this annual effort to bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of a Topeka Collegiate education.

 

Here, volunteers prepare mini pumpkins for the Annual Fund kickoff.

 

 

 

 

The outdoor movie night on October 3 that was sponsored by the Multicultural Education Committee was a lot of fun!  We had a nice turn out with plenty of room for people to either watch a movie, browse the silent auction items, or just socialize around a fire pit. Thanks for coming!
 
Parent Cynthia Einspahr reports that the eighth graders raised $1,492 towards their trip to Sea Camp next month from the sales of concessions, pizza, and the silent auction.

 

We are all very appreciative of the MEC members and other friends of TCS who generously donated items to the auction and made cash donations. 

Second place recognition goes to David Brennan, Sr., and third place to Alec B. (8th) and Ashley B. (4th).  Honorable Mention goes to 4th place winners Mike E. (8th), David G. (8th), Sally McEvoy, Sage P. (6th), Eric Reckenbeil, and Imtiaz Syed.
 

 

Enjoy the delicious taste of your peanut butter cup prizes!

We all had a terrific time at Topeka Collegiate Night the Kansas City Wizards on September 26, even though the game ended in a 0-0 tie against the Colorado Rapids.  Thanks to everyone who was able to come, including our four special "fair play" banner holders (above), and to Topeka Collegiate After School and Weekend Adventures director Dallas Bauer for her hard work organizing this fun event.

Nickelodeon has nothing on Topeka Collegiate School!  Ms. Kido's and Ms. Bauer's third grade classes presented "The First Ever TCS Kids' Choice Awards" at our all-school assembly on October 16. Prior to the assembly, third graders visited each TCS class and asked students to vote on several categories, including favorite school tradition, best school song, and worst homework assignment.  During the assembly third graders presented the nominees in each category and announced the winners. Kids' Choice Awards is not complete without slime, and there was plenty on the stage by the end of the performance!

 

Remember to return your child's Original Works artwork to school regardless of whether you are placing an order.