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RANDOLPH RAIDER NEWS
May 2015
Randolph
Raider News
May 2015
OUR SCHOOL IS SO BEAUTIFUL IN THE SPRING! RAIDER PROUD!
PRINCIPAL- KAREN WILLIAMS
KWILLIAMS@TPS501.ORG
RANDOPLH ELEMENTARY *1400 S.W. RANDOLPH* TOPEKA, KANSAS 66604 * 785-438-4480
From the Principal
by Karen Williams
This is the final newsletter of the 2014-2015
school year! How did we get here so fast? As
I Iook back over this year I am so proud to be
a part of such a wonderful school. Our kids
work hard, treat each other well, and care
about our school. Our teachers and staff are
invested in our school and community and
are willing to go above and beyond to make
our school great and to ensure that our
students are learning at a high level. Our
parents and community members value
education and our school, tirelessly
supporting the efforts of your students and
the staff, and volunteering and supporting
the school in so many ways. I am often
reminded of how lucky I am to get to work at
such a great place that I enjoy going to
everyday.
Along with the end of the school year comes
end of the year assesssments. Our 3rd, 4th,
and 5th grade students just completed the
state assessments. This year, we hope to
have results in the fall. As we transition to
the common core assessments the state
assessment system is still developing. We
appreciate how hard our students worked on
these assessments.
We are now taking the Scantron
Assessments. All students 1st -5th grade take
the Scantron Assessments. The Scantron is a
nationally normed assessment that allows us
to monitor student growth, as well as see
how are students are performing compared
to a normed peer group. We use these
assessments to evaluate our curriculum and
programing, and to evaluate our
effectiveness in meeting our school
improvement goals. While we know that
testing can seem tedious. It is important that
we continue to monitor our progress. Thank
you for encouraging your student to give
their best effort on these assessments.
We still have a few very special events left
this school year. May 5, 2015 we will
recognize the many volunteers who have
supported Randolph this year with an
assembly at 2:00 PM and a reception
following. Friday, May 8th is Movie on the
Lawn night, May 13th is our field day and cook
out, May 19th is our final spirit assembly at
9:45, and May 26th is 5th Grade Promotion. I
hope to see you there. Thank you for a great
year!
At Randolph Elementary School,
our mission is to promote and
facilitate learning in a safe and
caring environment.
Thank you, Debbie Wagner
This fall, Debbie Wagner, grandparent of a 2nd grade
Raider, spent a lot of time in our flowerbed. She
planted tulips and mums so we can have blooms in
the spring and the fall. We were so excited to see the
beautiful tulips bloom! Thank you so much for
making our school beautiful!
Major Saver Limo Ride
Twenty-four students rode to Cici’s Pizza in style this
month as a reward for selling the most Major Saver
Cards. Major Saver is a district fundraiser for the Topeka
Public Schools Foundation. Teachers can apply for $500
classroom grants or $1,000 school-wide grants. This
year two TPS Foundation Grants were given to
Randolph for multicultural books and character
education books.
RANDOLPH RAIDER NEWS
May 2015
Kindergarten and First Grade
Music Concert
Our kindergartners and first graders wowed the crowd this
month with their animal themed music concert. There were
cute monkeys, alligators, and many other zoo animals. They did
a fabulous job singing, dancing, and keeping a steady beat.
Great job young Raiders!
Secretary’s Day in April
We celebrated Secretary’s Day at the end of April. We love Ms. Sandy and Mrs. Dean! They
are so helpful and always willing to listen and help wherever needed. They had a very
decorative and fragrant office for a few days. Thanks to everyone who brought flowers
and stopped in to tell them thanks. We hope that we made them feel as special and
appreciated as they truly are.
Thank you for all that you do Ms. Sandy and Mrs. Dean. You are the best!!
Cub Scout Pack 10 and Fidelity State
Bank & Trust Donate Tree
Anderson Chandler of Fidelity State bank and Trust
started donating red bud trees to schools and
students after the tornado of 1966 when so many of
Topeka’s trees were damaged. This year Randolph
was the recipient of a red bud tree. Cub Scouts Pack
10 planted the tree. Many of the Cub Scouts were
Randolph students. It was a very special event. Thank
you to all who were involved in making the tree
planting a success.
Stay Connected
Scan the QR Codes below to access Randolph’s Facebook page, the school website, and the PTO Facebook page. There are pictures from events and
updates posted regularly. Be sure to like the pages to get the updates in your newsfeed. On the school webpage, you can see this newsletter in color.
Due to budget reductions the newsletter will no longer be printed in color.
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The Topeka Public Schools, Unified School District No. 501 is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. No person shall, on the basis
of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, or ancestry be denied
lawful access to any appropriate educational service, program, or activity provided by the school district. The Title IX compliance coordinator is the
executive director of administration. The Section 504 compliance coordinator is the general director of special services. For employment, the
EEO/AA officer is the general director of human resources. All compliance coordinators may be contacted at 624 SW 24 th Street, Topeka, Kansas,
66611-1294, (785) 295-3000. The clerk of the Board of Education has been designated to receive and redirect or handle inquiries regarding
nondiscrimination policies, regulations and procedures. The clerk may be contacted by calling (785) 295-3045 or by writing to 624 SW 24th Street,
Topeka, Kansas, 66611-1294.
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Field Day 2015 – Wednesday, May 13
***Remember Raiders, the date for Field Day 2015 has been changed to Wednesday, May 13
Alaskan Summers
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades, 9:15-11:25 a.m.
3rd, 4th and 5th grades, 1:10-3:10 p.m.
A hot dog cookout for lunch will be in the parking lot in back of the school
Field Day Lunch Times:
Kindergarten – 11:35 – 11:55 a.m.
Fifth Grade – 11:38 – 11:55 a.m.
First Grade – 12noon to 12:20 p.m.
Third Grade – 12:03 – 12:20 p.m.
Second Grade – 12:25 – 12:45 p.m.
Fourth Grade – 12:28 – 12:45 p.m.
***Guests, you must have your ticket in advance to be able to eat the
hotdog lunch with your student.
End of Year Library News from Ms. Burjes:
Parents, please remind your students to look for library books that need to be returned. Students will be
returning books for the final time during library classes May 11-15. All student books are due by Friday, May 15.
If you need to pay for a lost book, stop by the library for help. Thanks for getting our library books back!
Have a safe and fun
summer, Raiders!!!
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PTO News
Did you know that when you joined Randolph Elementary PTO and donated to fundraisers
throughout the year, YOU would make such a difference? We have been able to host some
extraordinary events for our children, purchase items for the school, show appreciation to our
wonderful staff and enrich our students’ educational experience. Without your generous fundraising
contributions and volunteer hours, our school and children would not have the following
opportunities.
Please continue to support our PTO because together, as a TEAM, we made a difference!
Technology: Kindergarten iPads, purchased scholastic reading app for iPads on loan from Washburn University’s Mabee
Library.
Classroom and School Enhancements: Randolph merchandise, bricks, yearbook, school assessment test snacks, antibullying curriculum, monthly newsletter, and Dairy Queen treat money for kindergarteners.
Cultural Arts Programs: Cover ticket prices for classes to attend TPAC events and field trips; covered transportation costs
for music students to attend various musical events including choir community service concerts at area nursing homes.
Fun Student Events: Math Night, Pizza-Bingo Night, P.E. Night, Thanksgiving Luncheon, Senior Prom, Art and Ice Cream
Night, Field Day bottled water, 5th Grade Royals Trip tickets and transportation, 5th grade t-shirts, 5th grade Graduation,
kindergarten orientation kickoff, Box Tops prizes, and Spirit Day snacks.
Thank you, Raider families!
Shelley Bearman, PTO president
A Note from the Office:
The end of this school year is quickly approaching! Please make sure that your student’s lunch and RAP accounts
are paid. Accounts are not to carry into the next school year. These unpaid fees will follow your child through
their school career. Please make sure that the office has your current mailing address. Report cards and the July
newsletter will be mailed to your home address during the summer.
Also, make sure that you have returned your student’s “Intent to Return” letter. This letter reserves your
student’s spot at Randolph Elementary for the next school year. If you have not returned your letter and are
unable to locate it, please contact me and I will provide one for you. Enrollment for 2015-2016 will be
Wednesday July 29th. The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 12th. The school office will remain open
until June 9th if you should need any assistance after school is out. Have a safe and fun summer!
Sandy Doblin
sdoblin@tps501.org
785-438-4482
SAVE THE DATE!
2015-16 Elementary Enrollment:
Wednesday, July 29
First Day of School:
August 12