Staffing Update

After more than 21 years as a valued member of our Topeka Collegiate staff, Melanie Mullican will move on to new adventures in the coming weeks. Melanie originally joined our community when her son (Julian '08) enrolled in the 1st grade class in 2001. Soon after, Melanie was recruited to co-chair the auction acquisitions committee.

She became a member of our Topeka Collegiate staff in April 2002. Throughout her 21 years of employment, Melanie has been critical in streamlining and converting our vast paper reliance for our business and admissions departments to electronic systems. "Melanie has brought such positive energy to Topeka Collegiate. We are grateful for her tremendous contributions in incorporating systems that have been so beneficial as our school continues to grow," said Dr. Rantz.

During her multifaceted role with Topeka Collegiate, Melanie says, "(She was) all the while being dazzled every day by the amazing and talented students and teachers at Topeka Collegiate!"

Melanie will be dearly missed, but we support her in her new, exciting opportunities!

Honoring our Veterans

Topeka Collegiate is grateful for the freedoms our veterans and active military make possible for our country. We encourage you to take a moment to visit our display wall near the Eagle Foyer, honoring the veterans connected to the Topeka Collegiate community through our faculty and families.

Grandparents/VIP Day

It's time again for a favorite Topeka Collegiate tradition, as special guests are invited to join us for Grandparent/VIP Day! Enjoy coffee, spending time with students in classrooms, taking a souvenir photo, and an all-school performance and sing-along. Guests are invited to arrive at school between 8:00 AM-8:15 AM on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. The school day will conclude after the assembly, about 11:15 AM. Neither lunch nor Aftercare will be provided.

Guests may register via the paper form or online by Wednesday, November 15.

Future Eagles Playdate

Join us next Saturday, November 18, for a social event for rising Prekindergarten and Kindergarten students.

Meet other future Eagles, spend time with our great Early Childhood teachers, and explore the classrooms. Enroll before January 1, 2024, and receive an 'Early Eagle' incentive. For questions, email Mrs. Grey, the Director of Admissions. Also, invite prospective students to our PK/K Round-Up. Share their info with Leilani Grey, and as a thank you, enjoy a referral incentive. To register, visit our Admissions Event RSVP page.

Save the Date!

We are excited to announce that our first Sustain Campaign Ribbon Cutting has been scheduled!

Join us on Thursday, January 4, at 8:30 AM for this historic event. Additional details to come.

Mark Your Calendar!

November 15: Grandparent/VIP Day Registration Deadline
November 18: Admissions Future Eagle Event
November 21: Grandparent/VIP Day; 11:15 AM Dismissal (lunch will not be served).

No Aftercare provided

November 22-24: No School; Thanksgiving Break
November 29: 5th Grade Field Trip; Washburn University, STEM event
November 30:: Middle School Science Night; Public viewing available 6:00 PM-6:30 PM

and again at 7:30 PM-8:00 PM. Closed to public for judging 6:30 PM-7:30 PM;

November 30: 7th Grade Seacamp Parent Meeting with Dr. Rantz; 6:30 PM
November 30: 5th and 6th Grade Parent Meeting with Mr. Flax: 6:30 PM
December 1: Holiday Movie Night; 6:15 PM-9:30 PM (more details to come)
December 2: Topeka Collegiate Administers SAT via College Board
December 7: Book Buddies: Humanitarians
December 8: 2nd Grade Field Trip; Rural School Days
December 8: Middle School Dance; 7:00 PM-10:00 PM
December 13: 3rd Grade Field Trip; The Nutcracker at TPAC
December 15: Last Day of 2nd Quarter; Noon Dismissal (lunch will not be served).

No Aftercare provided.

December 18-January 2: No School; Winter Break
January 3: No School; Teacher Professional Development
January 4: Students Return; 1st Day of 2nd Semester
January 4: Front Entry Ribbon Cutting; 8:30 AM

EDUCATE

Topics that support the Educate Pillar of the Strategic Plan, ensuring that we provide an unparalleled foundational education.

Get 4 Free COVID-19 Tests

Every U.S. household can order 4 more free COVID-19 self-tests. Self-tests (also called at-home tests and over-the-counter tests) are one of several tools that protect you and others by reducing the chances of spreading COVID-19. Self-tests can be taken at home or anywhere, are easy to use, and produce rapid results.

You can place an order:

Online at COVIDTests.gov
By calling 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489)
By calling or emailing the Disability Information and Access Line at 1-888-677-1199

or DIAL@usaginganddisability.org (for people with disabilities)

Check out our Electronic Backpack for information about outside school events, opportunities, and resources.

CONNECT

Topics that support the Educate Pillar of the Strategic Plan, ensuring that we provide an unparalleled foundational education.

Community Belonging Opportunities

We will begin sponsoring family affinity groups in connection with our school’s mission and values. What’s an affinity group? An affinity group is formed around a shared interest or common goal to which individuals formally or informally belong. If you are interested in joining or leading any group, please complete the Family Affinity Group Interest Form or email Leilani Grey. We are thrilled to have the following two groups:

Eagle Eco Families - Led by Charlotte French (Claire, 3rd grade), this group will discuss our community's environmental challenges and work on solutions. They will collaborate with school leadership to assist in creating a more sustainable campus.

Eagle Families for Pride - Led by Dorcianna Cortez (Sydney, 1st, Aryiah, PreK), is a group to help connect all parents and students who identify with and are connected to the LGBTQ+ community and serves as a safe place for families to discuss issues unique to the LGBTQ+ experience.

SUSTAIN

Topics that support the Sustain Pillar of the Strategic Plan, ensuring a strong future through strategic investments.

We are independent, but truly, we are Interdependent. We appreciate your help in these key ways:

If you have positive things to say about Topeka Collegiate, tell others. If you have a concern, please tell us. Niche Reviews are an excellent way of sharing how we are able to prepare students for a successful future.
Like and Share our posts on your social media.
Volunteer in a classroom, at an event, and within Collegiate Kitchen.
Refer other families to us. Referrals are our number one way to grow!

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