Topeka Collegiate families and friends,

Today I would like to start with shout-outs and a reminder. Congratulations to our soccer and volleyball teams for their successful athletic season. Our volleyball team, coached by Mrs. Berryman and Mrs. Bremer, took 2nd place in the Parochial League, while our soccer team, coached by Mr. Drane, secured the League Championship title. We are so proud of our Eagles' efforts on the court and the field. I also want to say "congratulations" to Ashwin, 5th, for his national qualification through International Academics Competitions. This competition was held independently of Topeka Collegiate's competition. Ashwin sought to challenge his knowledge and grow his passion for geography when he entered this competition. See more details about Ashwin's story below! 

As a reminder, we hope you will attend our School Family Meeting on Thursday, November 17 at 7:00 PM. This is our opportunity to share of the Sustain Campaign’s plans and priorities. Construction is scheduled to begin March 2023, so we hope you are able to attend to be informed and inspired.



Dr. Lyn D. Rantz

Head of School

Top Row Left to Right: Travis, Will, Cooper, Zain, Moxy, Owen, Drake, Mr. Drane

Bottom Row Left to Right: Ryder, Sid, Kareem, Noah, Nolan, Winter, Owen

Top Row Left to Right: Nithya, Laurel, Moxy, Maci, Delaney, Megan

Bottom Row Left to Right: Mrs. Berryman, Lorelei, Lilly, Sofia, Mrs. Bremer

• November 14: Deadline to RSVP for Grandparent/VIP Day (Registration Form)
• November 17: Topeka Collegiate School Family Meeting, Assembly Hall 7:00 PM (Hot drinks and sweet treats provided)
• November 18: 6th Grade Assembly, 8:30 AM
• November 19: Future Eagle's Play Date (Register Here) Current families with rising prekindergarten and kindergarten students are invited to join us for this internal event!
• November 22: Grandparent/VIP Day, 8:15 AM- 12:00 PM (Registration Form)
• November 22: 1/2 Day of School (No Lunch or Aftercare Provided)
• November 23- 25: No School, Thanksgiving Break
• November 28: 3rd and 4th Grade Field Trip
• December 1: Book Buddies- Humanitarians
• December 1: Middle School Science Night, 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
• December 7: Choir Holiday Tour, 9:00 AM- 3:30 PM
• December 9: Middle School Dance, 7:00 PM- 10:00 PM
• December 14: 2nd and 3rd Grade Field Trip, 9:00 AM- 11:50 AM
• December 16: End of 2nd Quarter, 1/2 Day of School (No Lunch or Aftercare Provided)
• December 19- January 3: Winter Break, No School

Lifelong Learners is one of the Core Competencies at Topeka Collegiate. Students are encouraged to learn outside of the walls of school, engaging in academic, athletic, and social learning situations independently of our school. To that end, one of our fifth grade students, Ashwin, followed a passion for geography by challenging himself to an independent competition. Click here to read more!

• Mathematics competitions and preparation for those are high on the priority list for our students. Students grades 4-8 participate in a wide variety of tests, competing with students in the city of Topeka, the county, and then on a much larger scale with state and national competition possibilities. Click here to learn more about these upcoming competitions and testing!
• Annually over the course of the first semester, every middle school student is required to participate in our local National History Day. That requires students to create and present a research-based project. Click here to see some of the History Day topics!
• Science Night is Thursday, December 1, and the students are excited about their work. Their research covers a broad spectrum of topics, with a few very intriguing themes. Click here to see some project themes for this year! 

• Did you know that 529 savings plans can help pay tuition expenses for K-12 private school education? Funds contributed can be deducted from the contributor's taxable income, as subject to federal and state contribution limits. Families can withdraw up to $10,000 annually from a 529 account for eligible private K-12 tuition expenses per student on a tax-free basis. Parents can open these plans for their children! Contact your tax advisor to learn more about this type of savings plan. 
• Topeka Collegiate has revamped our “Everyday Fundraisers” webpage. Click here to learn more about how you can support Topeka Collegiate through your everyday shopping activities.
• Our Admissions events are great opportunities to invite prospective students and their families. The #1 reason new families choose Topeka Collegiate is hearing from current parents like you. We appreciate your recommendations. Learn more about our Student Referral Incentive and earn your referral incentive today!

• Grandparent/VIP Day will take place on November 22, 2022 from 8:15 AM- 12:00 PM. The deadline to RSVP for this special event is November 14. Be sure to turn these into either the front office or your student's teacher.
• Grandparent/VIP guests, along with all Topeka Collegiate families, are invited to browse our onsite Book Fair hosted by local NOTO business, Round Table Bookstore during Grandparent/VIP day or afterschool on November 21. Round Table has provided coupons to use in their store on November 16 and November 18 from 12PM to 8PM - watch for these coming home soon in Friday folders! 
• Want to get a stamp in your volunteer passport but can't make it in to help in the lunchroom? Science Day and History Day are right around the corner and we are looking for judges! You can email Mr. Simons or Mrs. Baldwin to become a Science Day judge and Mrs. Smith to become a History Day judge.
• Topeka Collegiate now partners with H&H Designs at Fairlawn Plaza for our spirit wear needs. The store will close on 11/27 and all orders will be processed at the same time to have delivery before the winter break. Be sure to check out our new spirit wear designs and order today!

Congrats, third grade, on a job well done at your assembly today!