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Welcome to Topeka Drive Elementary!
T h e H o m e o f t h e T o p e k a T i g e r
D I D Y O U K N O W ?
Topeka has demonstrated that even in these economically challenging times,
students are studying and learning. in fact, we have gained a 29 point increase over 2010 API scores
to a very distinguished API score of 895 for 2011.
Principal Dixon attributes this growth to a continued focus on the importance of attendance, parent participation,
retention of dedicated and experienced teachers and an open door policy allowing both parents
and the local community to express concerns, voice praises and make general comments. We thank all that work so hard to make
Topeka TIGERRIFFIC!
Meet Ms. DIxonWe are thrilled to introduce a new column highlighting some of the people who make Topeka truly Tigerriffic! Our first spotlight is on our enthusiastic, energetic and accomplished principal, Mrs. Temika Dixon. When not in meetings with parents, teachers and conducting important LAUSD business, Mrs. Dixon can often be seen right in front of our school greeting students and parents, offering words of encouragement and ensuring that the valet line runs smoothly and safely. Mrs. Dixon has 15 years of experience with the LAUSD, having worked previously with schools in some of the best areas of the city and schools faced by hardships in some of the more economically challenged areas. A graduate of UCLA, Mrs. Dixon exhibits passion for education and a positive outlook that is magnetic for adults and children alike. She reminds us all to hold ourselves to the highest standards every time we enter the school grounds and hear her welcoming 
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An Exciting Place to Learn and GrowTopeka Drive Elementary School, built in 1964, is one of the premier elementary schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Topeka Drive is one of the few schools in the area offering a School for Advanced Studies (SAS), is the only school offering a Korean Dual Language Program and is one of the few offering a Visually Impaired (VI) program. The staff and employees of Topeka envision an environment that provides all students with essential life tools needed to become productive, responsible citizens. Students, family and community work together to provide necessary resources and support each other to produce a positive educational environment essential for learning. Topeka - where learning is Tigerriffic!
Got weeds and debris?Unfortunately Topeka Drive does - but you can help us remedy that issue.In April, 2012 we will be sprucing up our campus, getting rid of the weeds and clearing away trash and we desperately need your help. Please plan on volunteering with your children, extended family and community to clean up our school - we will provide dates in the near future but expect to coordinate our activities around Earth Day 2012. This will be a wonderful opportunity to put in some good old fashioned work with classmates, teachers, staff and parent volunteers and we promise to have some fun while we are at it! We thank you for helping to make our school Tigerrriffic!!! Please contact Amanda at amandavalk@aol.com to register to volunteer for this important Topeka event - our campus and our children |
Getting to School Safely!If you are new to Topeka,
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© 2011-2012 Topeka Drive Elementary
9815 Topeka Drive,
Northridge,
CA 91324
818-886-2266 Phone | 818-885-7682 Fax |
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