Kindergarten had a feast to wrap up their unit on Native Americans and Kindness week!
Today first graders in Mrs. Brill’s class participated in Astronomy stations to end their Astronomy unit in reading and writing.
For World Kindness Day, our 4th grade 'bear'-istas delivered a coffee or tea to all of our staff members! Thanks 4th grade for spreading some kindness today!
In celebration of World Kindness Day, Topeka celebrated Kindness week! Everyday a 'kindness captain' observed and wrote down Random Acts of Kindness they saw throughout the day. These were shared on the announcements by Student Advisory and students were acknowledged with little treats to thank them for making Topeka a kinder building! Kindness captains from each day are pictured here!
Second grades created hair using different types of lines in Art!
Kindergarten made wigwam Native American shelters to wrap up learning about the Lenepe tribe!
Ms. Christner's class made leaf man pictures!
Last week Topeka celebrated Red Ribbon Week!
Monday- Wear Red
Tuesday- Athletic Wear Day
Wednesday- Superhero Day
Thursday- Camo Day
Friday- Topeka Spirit Day
Our past life skill for the week was character! These students have demonstrated this life skill in their classrooms... great work!
Mrs. Brassell's 4th graders created rose windows today as they wrap up their CKLA Middle Ages Unit! Rose windows were found in the stunning cathedrals built during this time period.
TES had a special guest, Mr. Chad Bender shadow Mrs. Chavis as principal for the day! We enjoyed having him in the classroom, attending meetings and seeing all the fun things we have here at TES!
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!