Parent Center

Welcome to Topeka's Online Parent Resource Center

Topeka is committed to partnering with parents and families to support every child. We invite you to join in the effort to create innovative, creative thinkers, to build intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, and good citizenship among our students. When schools and families work together to support learning, students become more motivated to succeed in school and life.

We encourage parents to get engaged and stay Informed! Make an Impact! Any active parent participation will make each day a positive experience for our students at Topeka.

The Online Parent Resource Center is here for you. We hope to develop and foster community engagement, provide referrals to community-based services, and give you resources to parent workshops, handouts, and community events. We encourage you to explore the educational system to become better advocates for your children and we will do our best to provide support to help our students and families achieve success.

Parents, please check back regularly for parent resources in and around our community. For any Volunteer or Parent Center Information, please contact the Parent Center Director (PCD) and Community Representative at: [email protected]

Happening this month in the Parent Center

COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL

All parents are welcome to join Mrs. Chavez for Coffee with the Principal with updates and important information about our school, LAUSD and more! Meet other Topeka parents, enjoy some light refreshments and help us build community!

November’s Coffee with the Principal will be followed by a parent workshop:

TOPIC: READ ALOUDS: READING COMPREHENSION STRATEGIES FOR FAMILIES (HYBRID)

When: Monday, November 3 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am

Where: Parent Center (Room 30) and Zoom (For the Zoom Login information please RSVP at https://bit.ly/TopekaCWP )

Reading out loud to your student not only builds closeness and strengthens relationships, but it also helps them become skilled readers and develop strong reading comprehension. Join Mrs. Chavez & Mrs. Castagnola for an informative and engaging workshop with a discussion on:

Why are Read Alouds important?
What is Reading Comprehension?
How to create discussions to support comprehension
Plus resources to use at home!

Please see below for workshop materials.

READ ALOUDS WORKSHOP RESOURCES AND WORKSHEETS

CHOICES - MIDDLE SCHOOL OPTIONS WORKSHOP

5th Grade Parents! If you are interested in learning about what middle school options are available for your student, don’t miss this workshop!

Enrollment Counselor Shira Scherb is coming to Topeka to share information about the middle school options available to our 5th Graders. Our 5th Graders are graduating soon and the time to look at Middle School Options is here. Through the CHOICES program at LAUSD, our students have many options for middle school: from magnet programs to SAS programs to affiliated charter schools. The process can be daunting but this workshop can shine a light on the process and help you choose the best opportunities available to your student.

WHEN: Friday, October 31 at 8:30 am
WHERE: In person at the Parent Center (Room 30)
On Zoom: Meeting ID: 897 5341 9049
Passcode: choices

Please RSVP at: www.bit.ly/TopekaWorkshops2025.