It is hard to believe it is October and the auction is right around the corner! Your Ways + Means Team have worked hard and secured many fabulous items this year. Those, along with the generous donations you are all contributing, are going to provide for some great things to bid on! I am excited…
Read More(submitted by Natalie Walker, Secretary) The Board decided Teacher Penny and Teacher Pamela will present Art Experiences for the General Meeting on November 28th. The Board is creating a Communications Committee to focus on updating the website and creating a Members Only area, creating an Internal Communications team and positions to fill that team, and…
Read MoreNOVEMBER 28th | 6:30 – 8:30 pm @ HPPK This joyful exploration of materials will have you feeling like a kid again! We’ll be digging deeply into art processes, following their sensations, and unlocking descriptive language to help us (and our children) express our understanding in new ways. Thoughtfully designed by our own Teachers P,…
Read MorePlease plan to attend Conflict Resolution Training on Tuesday, October 24 from 6:30 – 8:30pm. This is an opportunity to review our guidance and discipline procedures and learn how to constructively support our students in developing conflict resolution skills. Though Parent Teachers are required to complete this training in order to continue working in the…
Read More(submitted by Natalie Walker, Secretary) Preschool classes are both full and Kindergarten has 10 students enrolled. HPPK hosted a booth at the Washington County Fair and won a blue ribbon. Summer Discovery series has been well attended. The Farmers’ Market booth has generated a list of interested families to invite to Parent Information Night. Ways…
Read More(submitted by Kyle & Martha Calus-McLain, registrars) Proud members have long been an integral part of our marketing strategy. Word of mouth remains an incredibly valuable tool in our marketing strategy, but in 2017 members have many tools available to share our story. Responsibility for marketing our school is shared by all members of our…
Read MoreHPPK has a detailed emergency and disaster plan that is reviewed annually. You will find a Disaster Guide in the mirror corner near the French doors. A detailed Classroom Emergency Binder is with the first aid kits in the Emergency First Aid Backpacks. Teacher Penny and Teacher Pamela take these backpacks with us on all…
Read MoreWhat should you wear while parent teaching? Comfortable clothes that can get dirty are a must. Preschool projects can be very messy. Wearing HPPK T-shirts or sweatshirts to school could alleviate any concerns you may have about clothes getting stained. HPPK shirts for children and adults will be available to order in the fall. Although…
Read MoreEach preschool child is asked to provide a complete change of clothing to be kept at school in case he should become wet or soiled. Please label these and place in a labeled drawstring bag to be hung on your child’s coat hook. Science discovery, sensory, art and outdoor play activities all have the potential…
Read MoreNutritious, non-sugary snacks and water are strongly recommended. Plan to serve 24 people as we sometimes have visitors. Some recommended snacks are listed in your Classroom Guide. Snacks containing peanuts, tree nuts (including coconut), sesame (including tahini), or products made with any of these foods (by themselves or as an ingredient), or those which are…
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