LY N R A N T Z
2019
LET TER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Top of the Class
List highlights Collegiate’s biggest achievements of 2019 The following list is from the State of the School letter Dec. 3, 2019.
I am constantly reminded of how thankful I am to serve as Head of School at Topeka Collegiate. Each year, I gain a stronger understanding of what this community means to the city of Topeka, our families and — most importantly — what it means to our students. In turn, I can’t even begin to describe what this community means to me, as a mother and as a member of the leadership team. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve. As we look back on 2019, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what is most important — the activities and accomplishments that matter. As such, I put together a “Top Ten List” of Topeka Collegiate’s outstanding achievements. These are the activities that should make all of us proud to be lifelong Eagles.
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Designing “Beyond the Book” experiences Where else do students get
Topeka Collegiate eighth graders visited Hawaii in 2019 as part of their ecological studies.
to go to Hawaii to bring their oceanography research to life? This year’s eighth graders were thrilled to experience the Big Island — and now they have memories for a lifetime! At Topeka Collegiate, we weave powerful learning experiences into every classroom curriculum. And while it is certainly rare that a ‘field trip’ goes all the way to Hawaii - every single excursion is designed to enhance learning. From marking butterflies at the Kansas Historical Museum to par-
ticipating in a public reading of the Constitution of the United States, our students have participated in thirteen field trips in the first half of the school year. We’ve also hosted, on average, one guest speaker per week to visit our campus and share their real-world experiences with our students.
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Hosting significant community events on campus Which brings me to one of our most recent Beyond the Book experiences: hosting Sonia Manzano. For the
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