Friday, Beach Day, fun day storytime. Mrs. Siegel read to students from a warm sunny beach.
Beach Day, FUN day!
Third quarter award winners.
Great job Topeka Elementary learners!!!
Another fun Friday! Classroom color day.
Learning Fair Award Winners
Learning Fair Award Winners
Learning Fair Award Winners
Last of the twins
Even more twins!
More Twins!
More twin day photos
Fun March Fridays included "Twin Day". Staff and students dressed like twins.
3d Art
More learning fair projects
Learning Fair 2021 - just of sampling of Topeka Elementary students talents. Great work Topeka Elementary learners!
Second grade students have been learning about science, technology, and engineering through a partnership with Trine University.
1st graders celebrated with ice cream sandwiches after their "Pennies for Patients" money collection
4th grade students have been learning about forces of motion, aerodynamics, and simple machines. Launching marshmallows and seeing how far a paper airplane flew were some of the activities.
Continued: Topeka 3rd grade students begin IREAD testing this week. Posters have been posted in their hallway by 4th grade students encouraging the 3rd graders to do their best.
Thank you to the 4th grade for all of the encouragement!!
Topeka 3rd grade students begin IREAD testing this week. Posters have been posted in their hallway by 4th grade students encouraging the 3rd graders to do their best.
More sledding fun
More sledding fun
4th grade students had fun sledding on the mounds of plowed snow.
Snow angels part 2
Topeka Elementary staff took Mrs. Siegel's snow challenge, snow angels on the front lawn.
Westview School Corporation is on a two hour delay, Wednesday, February 17th.
Westview School Corporation is closed today, Tuesday, February 16th.
Mrs. Siegel treated staff members to warm drinks on this bitterly cold Monday. Pictured are Mrs. Siegel and Mrs. Egli.
Westview bus driver Barb Geng gave students lessons in bus safety . Thank you to all Westview bus drivers, we appreciate all you do to keep our students safe.
Westview School Corporation is on a two hour delay, Friday, February 5th.
Westview School Corporation is on a two hour delay, Monday, Feb. 1st.
We are enrolling students who will be in kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year. Students need to turn 5 by August 1, 2021. Please contact the office for an enrollment form.
Each year Topeka Elementary hosts a family night called Cub Connection in which parents and students come to school and have a chance to experience hands-on reading and math activities. This year Cub Connection took on a different look as it was delivered in a bag with each family receiving one. The bags were sent home with the needed supplies for reading, writing and math activities on Friday, January 22.
Westview School Corporation is closed Tuesday, January 26th.
Westview School Corporation is on a two hour delay Tuesday, January 26th.
Quarter 2 Lifeskills Award Winners
Mrs. Siegel reads a story via Google Meet to TES classrooms to end the week.
Topeka Elementary quarter two award winners for reading.
Topeka Elementary has named the quarter two award winners.
Here are our math awards winners!
Topeka Elementary student representatives from each of the K - 4 classrooms are shown taking part in a Westview School Corporation project to thank local health care workers. Together the letters they are holding read "Westview Sees You" to let the local professionals know that the work they are doing for our community has not gone unnoticed and is greatly appreciated.
Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour this weekend.
Free breakfasts and lunches will continue through May!
Crazy hat day for Red Ribbon Week. Topeka Elementary have some fun activities planned last week!
Our school days have started with some beautiful sunrises. Today's was very colorful.
Report cards come home next week!
Parent /Teacher Conferences are October 14-15. Look for more information to come home.
October is the month we celebrate Red Ribbon Week to prevent drug use. We will be having a spirit week October 19-23.
Local veterans instructed Topeka Elementary School 4th graders on proper flag ettiquette.
The CDC has updated the parent guidelines for COVID-19 screenings. Please check for these symptoms BEFORE your child comes to school. We respectfully ask that you DO NOT send them if any of these symptoms are present. Thank you for your cooperation.
Even student water bottles at Topeka Elementary are practicing social distancing.
Open House looked a little different this year at Topeka Elementary, as other than a quick visit to the classrooms in small groups, the rest of the information was shared outside.
Topeka Elementary welcomed students for its first day of school on Wednesday, August 12th. Students (and staff) were excited for the start of the new school year
Topeka Elementary added three new faces to its staff this year. Shown are intervention assistants from left to right: Sagan Feipel, Jackie Bender, and Tony Koluder. Welcome Sagan, Jackie, and Tony!
Westview Return to Learn
https://vimeo.com/442685091
Mask Up for Westview!
https://vimeo.com/441432056
Topeka Elementary student supplies list can be found at: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/187087/school_supplies_20-21.pdf
Attention parents of 2020-2021 Kindergarten students:
Kindergarten screening will be at Meadowview. For Topeka Elementary School students will be screened on July 28th, 29th and 30th. All screenings will take place at Meadowview, regardless of what elementary building they will be in at Westview.
Each year Topeka Elementary has to say goodbye to their 4th graders as they will move on to Westview Elementary for 5th grade. The staff would like to congratulate our 4th graders on a job well done and wish them well as they move on to WES. Pictured is Mrs. Kramer's class.
Each year Topeka Elementary has to say goodbye to their 4th graders as they will move on to Westview Elementary for 5th grade. The staff would like to congratulate our 4th graders on a job well done and wish them well as they move on to WES. Pictured is Miss Cripe's class.
Each year Topeka Elementary has to say goodbye to their 4th graders as they will move on to Westview Elementary for 5th grade. The staff would like to congratulate our 4th graders on a job well done and wish them well as they move on to WES. Pictured is Miss Dues class.
Each year Topeka Elementary awards two 4th graders the Outstanding Citizenship Award at the completion of the school year. This year's winners were Merrill Warrener. and Steven Miller. Both received the award a bit differently this year through a special home delivery made by principal, Mrs. Becky Siegel. Great work and congratulations Merrill and Steven!
All of the staff at Topeka Elementary School hope you have a safe, fun, and healthy Summer! We will see you all when school resumes.
We hope you have a great week!
This weekend is Memorial Day weekend. Do you know what this day is for? Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. See if you can find out more information.
https://www.care.com/c/stories/3677/9-memorial-day-activities-for-kids/
The school year is ending, but we want you to know that we are still here for you. If you are in need of COVID related assistance during the summer months, please visit our website and complete the "COVID-19 Assistance" form to request help. It can be found under the Menu tab.
Last delivery of LUAH packets! Thank you to everyone who helped with keeping our students actively learning!
It's a rainy Friday so it might be a good day to try some of these activities. Paper airplanes, foil boats, or making a paper helicopter are just some of the fun things to do from this site.
Good morning!
Road work for Main Street has been cancelled for today. We will us our normal traffic flow for packet and food pickup.
Important information for Monday morning.
MAIN STREET WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY. Everyone, including buses, will need to enter through Harrison Street. This is the street that goes north and south to the front of the school.
Please turn on to Harrison Street at the post office and continue on to the school drop off zone. We will have staff directing traffic and our stations will be moved to accommodate the change in traffic. We appreciate your patience while we adjust our scheduled activities.
50 FAMILY ACTIVITIES THAT DON'T INVOLVE SCREENS
https://www.familiesfirstindiana.org/50-family-activities-that-don-t-involve-screens?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhtT1BRCiARIsAGlY51JZStWbbgDqaGkvE0RO8kBMd2qoml-UgeeiVj8OI1OGd7UePMj0S18aAtSuEALw_wcB
Today YOU choose your activity. Here is a great list of ideas. Any device can be used. Grab a camera, tablet, or even cell phone and have fun! https://education-static.apple.com/creativity-for-kids/activities.pdf
This week, you can Read and Explore: Warriors! Visit MagicTreeHouse.com/Go each week to find activities, online reading challenges, crafts, recipes, games, and more—including special opportunities to connect with author Mary Pope Osborne.
Ever wonder about lightning and thunder? Or how clouds are formed? This site may answer your weather questions!
https://www.weatherwhizkids.com
Make your own sidewalk chalk paint and create a masterpiece today!
https://www.onecrazymom.com/how-to-make-sidewalk-chalk-paint/
Another beautiful day to load packets! One more step in our Learning Uniquely at Home (LUaH) process.
Learning Uniquely at Home packet #2 is ready to go. Looking forward to seeing everyone Monday morning.
Kendallville News Sun covers Westview's story. See it at:
https://www.kpcnews.com/covid-19/article_bf6ece2f-82d1-5a3b-b0cc-7606a65abfee.html
Create a chalk obstacle course today! It is a terrific Tuesday to get outside.
All you need is chalk and some vision. Use some of these ideas: jump like a bunny x 3, walk on your hands and feet, jump on one foot, jump on the opposite foot, twirl x 2, jump up and try touch the sky x 4. See what fun ideas you can come up with.
Pictures from today. The day included buses and cars lined up for pickup and drop off. Assistants collecting books and giving packets. Topeka hallway lined with boxes full of returned library books. Next week, Monday, we will do it again.
It was so good to see so many students and families today. It was a very successful day of packet/meal deliveries. Thank you to everyone who helped!
How about perfecting those jump rope skills? #MovingMondays
What does "Learning Uniquely at Home" look like? It is teachers, staff, bus drivers, and many other Westview employees working together. Teachers have worked together, remotely, to come up with learning experiences for our students. Those learning experiences, library books, and much more have been bundled up and are ready for delivery on Monday morning. It is staff making contact with students on a weekly basis to check in and ensure needs are met. #wearewestview #topekastrong #topekabears
FUN Friday. See how many of these tongue twisters you can do.
At-home learning packets are coming Monday. Buses will deliver on 2 hour delay schedule for regular riders. Pickup times for walkers and non-bus riders will be 8:30 to 10:30 AM at the K to 4 buildings and 8:30 to 11:30 AM for grades 6 to 8. High school will utilize E-learning.
"We must find time to stop & thank the people who make a difference in our lives." - John F. Kennedy
Pick one person in your life you are thankful for. Write or call them to tell them why you are thankful for them.
It's National Secretary Day! Here are some of the reasons we appreciate our Secretary, Mrs. McCoy. We hope you have a fantastic day!
Would you rather....
Choose one or a few of these ideas and explain to someone why you would rather do your choice.
Roll the dice and do the corresponding activity! #MovingMondays
#FunFriday Using supplies you have at home, decorate your home's windows with rainbow colors to brighten up this snowy day. Take a picture and send it to someone to brighten their day.
Create something for family, friends or someone in your community.
SEEK screening for new kindergartners who will begin school in August of 2020 has been postponed. We will communicate with families once a plan has been established.
Teaching Remotely for Grades K - 12 | Free Resources and Strategies from Scholastic. Go to: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html?fbclid=IwAR0Ykt80QLYS_gVCnog64npW4k2ASsOrHxX1475fGL6yVB-TlZdavccRQVU
Topeka Elementary is grateful for so many reasons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWPo8iwNYmA&feature=youtu.be
Visit these sites to get free printable posters to start doing Yoga.
https://www.uaex.edu/publications/pdf/FSFCS70.pdf
https://www.uaex.edu/publications/PDF/FSFCS24.pdf
https://www.uaex.edu/publications/PDF/MP517.pdf
https://www.uaex.edu/publications/PDF/MP525.pdf
https://www.uaex.edu/publications/PDF/MP526.pdf
#MovingMondays
#ThinkingThursday Do you have a journal? Choose a prompt from this site or come up with your own. Then journal your thoughts. Share it with your teacher when they call you.
https://www.journalbuddies.com/prompts-by-grade/elementary-writing-journal-prompt-ideas-for-kids/
How about making a healthy snack today? These yummy bites are not only healthy they also easy to make. See if you can make your own flavor, by adding your own ingredients. This site has many kid friendly recipes. #WeCookWednesdays
https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/category/kid-friendly/
Family Matters - See some of Topeka Elementary's staff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cf2jHQ1_sk&feature=youtu.be
Need Resources? Dial 2-1-1 for comprehensive information & referral services to Hoosiers in all 92 counties. You can also visit the site at:
https://in211.communityos.org/
Think you might like to play a sport? Today would be a perfect day to get out and practice skills you might need to play that sport. Go for a run, practice shooting hoops, play catch, the list is very long. #MovingMondays See this site for ideas.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/fitness/art-20048027
Today is phone a friend Friday. Call friends and family just to catch up.
#phoneafriend #westview
It sounds like today may be a good day to get outside and discover. You can use this sheet or make your own list of nature that you find.
Parent Toolkit is a one-stop resource developed with parents in mind and includes information about almost every aspect of your child’s development, because they're all connected!
Arthur worries about remembering his magic tricks for the April Fool's Day assembly and Binky's threats to pulverize him. Listen to see what happens!
How about a family "Game Day"? Today get those games out of the closet and have fun!
Be sure to complete your 2020 Census form. For more information on the importance visit:
https://mailchi.mp/isba-ind.org/everyhoosierchildcounts-learn-the-importance-of-the-2020-census-1003633?e=508747c545
Freeze Dance. Who doesn't like a good dance party? As long as the music is playing, you dance. When the music stops, you FREEZE. Let's see your best dance moves! #MovingModays
See Topeka Elementary's Facebook page to hear a message from Mrs. Siegel. Here is our name cloud. See if you can find your name.
Edmentum is committed to ensuring seamless service as well as providing you free resources in the unfortunate circumstance your school or district needs to close.
Phone a classmate, neighbor, or grandparent just to catch up.
#PhoneaFriendFriday
For any family in need, here is a great opportunity.
Create a room-size maze using blocks, books, boxes, or toys. You can make the maze large enough for just toy cars or animals to travel through, or you can make the paths wide enough to walk through. #ThinkingThursdays
The birds are starting to come back and they are enjoying the feeders in the communities. While you are outside getting fresh air today, see what kind of birds you can find. Here is a great site to try to get details of the birds you are seeing. https://www.audubon.org/bird-guide
The Big List of Children’s Authors Doing Online Read Alouds & Activities
https://www.weareteachers.com/virtual-author-activities/?utm_source=WAT_MDR&utm_medium=Enews&utm_campaign=WAT_CVEnews03142020
Governor Eric Holcomb announced today that all Indiana schools will be closed through May 1st, and all state standardized tests are canceled. Westview will continue to put together plans to meet the needs of our school community. For now, stay safe and positive.
Community Resources for Meals and Food
Due to the closing of schools, Tiffany’s Restaurant in Topeka will be offering free meals to students attending area schools. If your family is experiencing difficulty providing meals, your school-aged children (grades K-12) may visit the restaurant during the hours of 6 am to 5 pm (Monday-Saturday) to be provided a free meal. This will run until April 20. Thank you, Tiffany's!
Message from Randy Miller regarding Westview's plans for COVID-19
The Westview School Corporation reminds you to complete the 2020 Census that will be arriving soon. Census data drives funding for many community needs including our schools. Each uncounted child may reduce federal school funding by nearly $1,000 per year. That equates to approximately $10,000 per uncounted child over a 10 year period. Together, we can make sure every child counts!
For more information go to 2020census.gov
https://drive.google.com/file/...
Letter from Superintendent regarding Coronavirus
Classrooms collected box tops and the winner got to have an ice cream party.
A few more pictures from Dr. Seuss Day and Pajama Day.
4th grade
First grade students on pajama day.
More pajama day pictures
March Fun Days - Pajama Day!
We are a grade "A" school. Good work everyone!
Third and fourth grade students worked on a design for Earth Day t-shirts.
First grade celebrated Dr. Seuss day! We became the illustrator and created our own “Cat in the Hat.” We also tasted our own version of “Green Eggs and Ham” which was Lime Sherbet and whip cream!
IDOE releases 2018-2019 school grades
http://wthd.net/news.php?article=106863
More TES staff snow day activities
TES staff snow day activities
Westview School Corporation is on a 2 hour delay, 2/27/20.
Because we had a school cancellation today, we will now be going to school on our next snow make-up day which is March 20th.
Westview School Corporation is closed today, 2/26/20.
Westview School Corporation is on a 2 hour delay, 2/26/20.
NO SCHOOL on Monday February 17th.
Westview School Corporation is on a 2 hour delay, 2/13/20.
As part of its Bears that Care initiative, each February Topeka Elementary collects money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through their program Pennies for Patients. The containers are out and ready to be filled with a friendly grade level contest as part of the fun. At the end of the two weeks, students and staff hope to top last years total of $2,134.
Science Central visited Topeka Elementary recently with a program centered on Earth's atmosphere and weather. Shown in the photos are second and fourth grade students listening to the Science Central instructor. Also shown are students helping out with a demonstration on atmospheric pressure.
Mrs. Miller's first grade class at Topeka Elementary enjoyed a camping day in their classroom on Friday. They worked on math activities using marshmallows, enjoyed reading in a tent that was set up, and they did a lot of activities sitting around the campfire.
Outside of Topeka Do-It Hardware you will find this book den. This allows students to choose a book or two to read, and return them when they are done.
A note from the Superintendent,
Dr. Miller.......................
If we would happen to cancel school before Monday, Feb. 17th (snow make-up day), then we will be going to school on that day. If we miss school on or after Feb. 17th up to Mar. 19th, then we will go to school on Mar. 20th (snow make-up day).
We can't predict the future with weather so we will take the opportunity to use the built in school calendar days if we have prior cancellations. This concept will also apply for the two days prior to Spring Break.
Pictured are Topeka Elementary's Paw Pride Math award winners for the first quarter.
Pictured are Topeka Elementary's Paw Pride Reading award winners for the first quarter.
Pictured are Topeka Elementary's Paw Pride Life Skill's award winners for the first quarter.
On Wednesday, January 15th, the students and staff of Topeka Elementary gathered to recognize the quarter 2 Topeka Paw Pride students who showed outstanding work in the area of reading, math, or life skills.
Westview School Corporation is on a 2 hour delay, 1/27/20.
Pajamas, hot cocoa and a story read by Mrs. Siegel.
Students picked out books and had them wrapped by volunteers to be given at Christmas parties in their classrooms
Last minute shopping at TES Sleigh Bell Shop
Westview School Corporation is on a 2 hour delay, 12/16/19.
Topeka Elementary shows support for public education by wearing red.
#supportpublicschools
#spreadthered
#RedforEd
#FundOurFuture
Westview School Corporation is on a 2 hour delay, 11/12/19.
Westview School Corporation's phones are currently not working.
Lagrange County Sheriff Jeff Campos poses for a quick picture during his lunch break with Topeka Elementary students today. Thank you for dropping in for lunch on us!
Join Us! Cub Connection Information
Officers from the Lagrange County Sheriff's Department stopped in to eat lunch today with Topeka students.
8/19/19 Westview School Corporation is on a 2 hour delay because of fog.
8/16/19 Westview School Corporation is on a 2 hour delay today.
8/12/19 3:34 PM Westiew School Corporation is testing our emergency notification system. Please do not respond.
These are great questions to spark good family conversation about your child's school day!
Class lists are now posted at the front entry!
School Supplies
First day of school is August 14, 2019.
Our last day of school will be Monday June 3rd.
Topeka Elementary School will not be in session today due to power outage. All other Westview buildings will go to school today, May 23, 2019.
Westview School Corporation is on a 2 hour delay for Thursday, May 23, 2019.
Third graders recently took part in an Arbor Day celebration. Following tradition students help in planting a new tree on the property.
Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. If you see one of our drivers, please thank them for safely transporting students on a daily basis to and from school.
Shirts have arrived.
Prep work underway at TES for our Earth Day partnership project with NISCO!
#characterday #funfridays #TES
Thank you Dr. Miller for being our guest reader at TES today to wrap up our storybook character day!
More storybook characters from today!
Check out all these storybook characters at Topeka Elementary!
Second graders in Mrs. Brill's class are working on creating presentations about severe weather safety.
Today was a beautiful day for walking Wednesday at TES!
Last day of school for Westview students will be June 3.
Topeka Elementary students and staff dressed in a rainbow of colors today to help bring color and Spring to TES!
Topeka Elementary is enrolling students who live in the Topeka /Westview district and will be 5 years old by August 1, 2019. Please contact the office at 260-593-2897 for a registration form.
2/13/19 Westview School Corporation is on a two hour delay.
Westview School Corporation will be closed Thursday, Jan. 31st.
Westview School Corporation will be closed today, Jan. 29th and tomorrow, Jan. 30th.
1/29/19 Westview School Corporation is on a two hour delay. 4:54 AM
Westview School Corporation is closed today, Monday, 1/28/19.
1/28/19 Westview School Corporation is on a two hour delay. 6:17 AM.
Westview School Corporation is closed on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
1/23/19 Westview School Corporation is on a 2 hour delay. 5:28 AM
Westview School Corporation is on a two hour delay for Monday, January 21, 2019.
1/16/19 Westview School Corporation is on a 2 hour delay. 5:48 AM
Christmas Break is December 24th through January 4th. School resumes January 7th.
School will be in session on January 25th to make up for a day missed due to snow.
Phones at all Westview buildings are currently not receiving or sending phone calls. We thank you for your patience as we work to resolve the issue with the phone provider.
12/5/18 Westview School Corp. is on a 2 hour delay. 5:51 AM.
Christmas Break is December 24th through January 4th. School resumes January 7th.
The PTO will be having a bake sale after the Christmas program on December 6th.
The 3rd & 4th grade students will be performing this years Christmas program on December 6th at 6:45.
11/26/18 Westview School Corp. is cancelled today for school. 8:09 AM
11/26/18 Westview School Corp. is on a 2 hour delay today. 6:09 AM
6:11 AM 11/19/18 Westview School Corp. is on a 2 hr. delay for fog.
Thanks to everyone that has come out to the chili supper!
Daylight saving ends this weekend. Remember to set your clocks back 1 hour.
Mark your calendar! Chili Supper is November 10.
Bus #37, 46, 08 and 27 transporting Topeka area students are running approximately 25 minutes behind schedule due to a late field trip. This will affect Topeka, Westview Elementary and Westview Junior Senior High School. Bus #37, 46, 08 and 27.
9/11/18. Westview School Corp is under a 2 hour delay for fog.
The book fair is coming! Mark your calendar for October 11, 12, 15, 16, and 17. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Lori Martin (librarian) via note or phone call.
Topeka Elementary welcomes a new 4th grade teacher. Welcome Miss Dues!
8/14/18 Westview School Corp. - This is an emergency notification test only. If you have any changes concerning notifications, please contact a building secretary.
8/9/18 - 1:50 pm - This is a test of our emergency notification system. Please do not respond. -R.M.
This afternoon we will be performing a test of our emergency notification system. You may have signed up last spring for texts, emails and phone calls. You may also receive notifications by downloading our app (search Westview School Indiana) in your app store on your smartphone or tablet. Don't forget to go to settings to select your buildings and allow push notifications which allow the app to send alerts on your phone.
Arrival and Dismissal Arrival No car thru-traffic on School Street - Buses and employee parking only. Students being dropped off will use Harrison Street and use the drop off zone. Dismissal Cars will line up in the west parking (School Street) lot as we have in the past. Buses will be loaded and dismissed first, followed by car riders, then walkers.
Mondays All Mondays begin 1/2 hour later than usual time. In the event of a 2 hour delay on a Monday, school will begin at 9:40 like any other 2 hour delay day. Dismissal on Mondays will be at regular dismissal time.
We will be testing out our new emergency notification system two weeks prior to the first day of school. Be on the lookout for calls, texts or emails.