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Wednesday, September 18 is an Early Release day. Students will be dismissed 90 minutes earlier than regularly scheduled. Auburn-Washburn provides early release days to give teachers an opportunity...
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Congratulations to Mr. Holman!! Truly one of the best! A well deserved honor for an incredible leader!
Auburn-Washburn USD 437
Chris Holman, principal of Pauline South Intermediate School, was surprised this morning with the "Pillar of the Community Award" from Be Filled of South Topeka. In presenting the award, Deputy Director Jamie Jalil shared, “Chris Holman has been a cornerstone of our community for many years. Through his tireless efforts and continuing care for others, he has made a lasting impact on all of us. Chris Holman has not only been a constant support to his students, staff, and their families, and not only has his work improved the lives of many, but he has also inspired others to take action and contribute to the betterment of the South community."
Mr. Holman has served as the "Proud Principal of Pauline South" for the past 23 years. "His passion and commitment are truly remarkable and he has set a standard for what it means to be a community leader who truly cares," continued Jalil. "We show great gratitude for everything he has always done and continues to do."
In words directed specifically to Mr. Holman, she shared, "Your kindness and love for all those around you does not go unseen. We are all better because of you."
Congratulations, Mr. Holman! We can think of no one more deserving!
A big THANK YOU to our first spirit cart sponsors of the 2024-2025 school year! Thank you Bunting and Svaty families for spoiling our staff today! 💙
We ventured out to the playground to find several cooperation rockstars today!
Last chance to be entered in our PTO volunteer raffle! Every volunteer entry enters you into our raffle drawing for some fabulous prizes! We will notify winners on Thursday!
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Jay Shideler Elementary PTO 2024-2025 Volunteer Request Form
There are many PTO volunteer opportunities available at Jay Shideler. Some are one-time events that are short term while others are ongoing throughout the school year. Please complete this form by September 30th. Thank you!
Sock Hop is just around the corner and we are still looking for SockHop Auction basket coordinators. Basket coordinators come up with a theme and pass that along to classroom parents. Parents can then send in items or cash denominations to the coordinators to put towards the final baskets to be displayed and bid on at the Sock Hop. If this sounds like something you would be interested in helping out with please email me at lillobre@usd437.net and I will get you placed with either your child’s classroom or a classroom still needing a coordinator.

I see some familiar faces! 💙
Auburn-Washburn USD 437
Next up at the Outdoor Environmental Laboratory – a hands-on "Squirmy Science" field trip for our third graders! This special field trip features an up-close look at the fascinating world of worms, insects, and arachnids, with special guest appearances by a Sabah Walking Stick, Madagascar hissing cockroach, Mexican red-knee tarantula, and giant African millipede. Thank you to the Topeka Zoo for sharing your expertise on invertebrates – and for the mealworm appetizers for our more adventurous students! 🪱
