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Welcome back, Eagles!
I hope the summer break has been enjoyable and memorable for you and your family. In a couple of weeks, we will return to the excitement of teaching and learning at Topeka Collegiate. Whether you are a new family or one of our three 8th grade families beginning their tenth year (Delaney, Jay, and Winter), we look forward to a wonderful school year together.
As you begin to plan for the return, please review this Collegiate Connection, as it is our primary method of assuring our community is informed and inspired. Anytime you have questions, please let us know by calling 785-228-0490 or via email at sayhello@topekacollegiate.org. We are here to help each family have a rewarding year. Be looking in your mailbox for a letter from your homeroom teacher early next week.
We are excited to welcome 20 new students and two new teachers to our school. Our 3rd and 4th grade classrooms are full, with a couple of others nearing capacity. We are always looking to grow our school, and our families are our biggest advocates, so let Leilani know of other families who would benefit from a Topeka Collegiate education.
It has been a busy summer on our campus. We held seven Summer Blast! sessions and began construction across the campus. If you haven't been by 2200 SW Eveningside Dr. since May, you will be in for a surprise. The Sustain Campaign renovation and addition is on track for completion during the school year. Our contractor, KBS, has planned the work so that classrooms are ready for the start of school. Construction will be ongoing over the next few months. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we go through this transformational time. The school community is excited about the enhancements, improvements, and energy-efficient comforts resulting from this campaign. Thank you to those who have already contributed to the effort. I look forward to meeting with each family individually to review the campaign and answer any questions, so check your email to schedule your time.
To keep you informed, please see our website's "Weekly 3" construction updates. We encourage all community members near and far to check it out and stay current with the construction and fundraising efforts.
There are some key important updates for students and their families.
- Teachers and staff are ready to help our students adjust to new classroom locations, safety guidelines, and walking routes. We will also provide a campus map to families in our next Connection.
- The main entrance is now located at the Eagle Foyer. This is secured with control entry and will be the primary door for grades 2nd-8th, visitors, and deliveries.
- The secondary entrance via the South gate through the Library will be the access point for Before-Care and early childhood classrooms. It will only be accessible from 7:30 AM-8:15 AM and 3:20 PM-3:45 PM.
- After-Care will be located in the Commons and pick up can be done via the Eagle Foyer.
- Parking will be at a premium for drop off and pick up. Our priority is always safety, so please plan your time accordingly. The drive-through lane by the Commons will be efficient when drivers pull forward, and students are ready to exit their vehicles.
- Four reserved parking spots exist for families who purchased the opportunity at the 2023 Auction. These spots are reserved for these families 24/7/365 days of the year. Unless you bought the spot, please don't park in it.
We have a number of fun events to welcome everyone back to school this year. Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend.
Thank you for your support. As always, my door is open, and my email is always on.
Welcome back Eagles!
Dr. Lyn D. Rantz
Head of School
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