| August 12, 2008 | Issue 1 |
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The Collegiate Connection
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From Our Head of School
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Dear Parents and Friends,
To our new families: Welcome to Topeka Collegiate School! To
returning families: Wow, what a quick summer! We are excited
about the upcoming year and all that it brings.
We have decided to bring the "Back-to-School" picnic back to
school! The date is Tuesday, August 19, from
5:00-8:00 p.m. (Please see details in the box
below this letter.) The all-school picnic is a fun
event and a great way to start the new school year.
At Collegiate we talk a lot about community
because of the importance of working together
for our children. We depend on parents to
participate in their children's education
because we are a team. We all benefit from an
active, supportive community. Together, we can
build a stronger school and establish a greater
sense of family. I cannot overemphasize the
importance of a positive, productive, cohesive
school.
When families enter Topeka Collegiate School they make a commitment to providing their child with the finest educational experience available. Once here, they find that the Topeka Collegiate School academic experience is enriched by special relationships - with teachers, coaches, community leaders, other parents, and fellow students. This positive school environment can flourish only when families are active and involved. We are grateful for the committed and generous members of our school community who make Topeka Collegiate School a personal and philanthropic priority. Like independent schools across the country, we cannot cover the cost of the annual operating budget or capital projects with tuition alone. That is why tax-free, charitable contributions are a traditional part of the independent school culture. Topeka Collegiate School must rely on charitable support from parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends in order to achieve its mission. While contributions are voluntary and amounts vary, it is critical that all parents participate at some level.
When school is underway, I will discuss the
plans to enhance our school and the many ways
that you can participate in helping Topeka
Collegiate School thrive as an innovative leader
in education. Those who contribute to Topeka
Collegiate School take pride in knowing that
they are investing in our children.
Thank you in advance for your support and desire to make a difference in the lives of our students.
Looking forward to seeing you at the picnic!
David Hudspeth
Head of School
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| In This Issue |
| All-School Picnic |
| Calendar Highlights |
| First Day of School |
| Introducing Parents' Web |
| New Drop-off and Pick-up Procedures |
| Quick Links |
| You're Invited to the Picnic! |
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All-School
Picnic |
| Calendar Highlights |
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Follow the quick link
(above right) to a concise academic calendar
for 2008-2009.
August 16 -- New Parent Social at the Hudspeth
residence - 4:00-6:00 p.m. Grownups only,
please.
August 19 -- Pre-K Orientation at school.
August 19 -- All family "Back to School" Potluck
Picnic -- at TCS. Meet your teachers and the
students in your class! 5:00-6:00 p.m. - Meet
the Teacher drop-in opportunity; 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Picnic.
August 20 -- 1/2 day, First Day of School. Noon
dismissal. Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st grade
parents - come to Assembly Hall for coffee and
conversation.
September 1 -- Labor Day, No School.
September 4 -- Open Forum, 5:30 dinner, meeting
begins promptly at 6:00 in Assembly Hall.
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| First Day of School |
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Remember: The first day of school is a half-day on
Wednesday, August 20. Middle school students begin at
8:15 a.m.; lower school students at 8:30 a.m. The first full day
of school is Thursday, August 21.
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| Check Out Our New Parents' Web |
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Renweb is a web-based software program that connects
parents, the classroom and the administration. Renweb
enhances academic performance with real-time
school-to-parent communication. With Renweb, you will have
on-line access to:
Assignments and grades
Homework schedules
Future lesson plans
Progress reports
Account balances
Calendar events
Program announcements and forms
Teacher's Email
And much more!
Instructions for logging-in the first time at Renweb:
Visit www.renweb.com/robohelp/pwdemo/parentswebdemo_demo.htm
*Renweb is a secure website.
If you would like additional help or have
questions about the use of ParentsWeb please come to the TCS
Assembly Hall on any of the following dates. No sign-up is
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| New Drop-off and Pick-up Procedure |
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We will be implementing our new pick-up and drop-off
procedure soon. It is designed to maximize our children's safety
during the high traffic periods each day. We are waiting for the
go-ahead from the City of Topeka and we will let you know when
we receive it.
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