Kindergarten enjoyed a trip to Kercher's!
Smokey Bear visited first graders to teach them the importance of protecting our natural resources and preventing fires!
Topeka Bears celebrated their quarter 1 awards before fall break! Students were honored with Citizenship, Math, Reading, and Growth awards. At the end of the awards, we got to meet our new mascot, Teddy!
Our past life skill for the week was respect! These students have demonstrated this life skill in their classrooms... great work!
Our past two life skills for this year were compassion and integrity! These students have demonstrated these life skills in their classrooms... great work!
Happy Boss's Day to our principal, Mrs. Chavis! Her impact at TES is amazing! We celebrated with a tea party for our 'royal-tea'!
Grandparents day is next Monday! Our format this year is a little different-- it's lunch with your grandchild! Let us know if you are coming by contacting the office and sending information in with your student!
The Scholastic Book Fair gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school. Your child is cordially invited to attend our Book Fair on October 15-21! Get them prepared by visiting our site , where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet.
Link to Topeka's Book Fair site: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/topekaelementaryschool
Link to Topeka's Book Fair site: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/topekaelementaryschool
Paint pumpkins at the Fall Craft Festival this Saturday! Prices will be between $1-$5!
We can't wait to see you there!
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday!
2nd grade had their end of unit celebration. They tried many different types of Greek foods-- 2 different kinds of olives, olive pita chips, tzatziki sauce, gyro meat, and regular pita chips. The students got glasses to remind them of the different city-states they learned about. They ate on plates with the Greek flag.
We love our custodians!
Wednesday afternoon was our first Wellness Wednesday of the year! Students enjoyed hula hoop and jump rope stations!
First grade took a trip to Potawatomi Zoo on Wednesday!
Our past two life skills for this year were courage and fairness! These students have demonstrated these life skills in their classrooms... great work!
Friday was our big time capsule reveal! We were joined by many community members, former teachers, principals, and even Principal BJ Miller (the principal when the 1976 time capsule was buried!) We enjoyed looking through the contents of the time capsule and we were shocked at what things have changed and what things have stayed the same here at TES! Our student speakers did a great job running the program. Thank you to everyone who made this day possible! All items in the 1976 time capsule will be on display at The Depot in Topeka!
We have an amazing PTO who goes above and beyond for our students and staff! Thank you so much for all you do-- we appreciate you!
Reminder for all Parents and Students,
No School Monday, Sept. 28th! Staff Professional Development Day. See you back on Tuesday, Westview!
No School Monday, Sept. 28th! Staff Professional Development Day. See you back on Tuesday, Westview!
1st graders in Mrs. Brill’s class finished up their Body systems unit with stations on Friday. They played Operation, made their “skeletal systems”, shopped for nutritious foods, and reviewed vocabulary with a memory game.
4th graders wrapped up their personal narrative unit with a cozy café to celebrate and read each other's narratives! They enjoyed treats from 'Starbooks' and its very own custom menu!
