If your child would feel more comfortable during his first days of school, feel free to send a special blanket, bear, etc., with him. Please label the item with your child’s name in case it should get misplaced.
Read MoreWhat should your child call their teacher? Traditionally, teachers at HPPK have been called Teacher with the teacher’s first name. For instance, almost everyone calls us Teacher Penny or Teacher Pamela. Adults may also call us by our first names only, and children may also just say teacher in conversation. If you prefer that your…
Read MoreThe following items would be wonderful additions to our recycled/repurposed material supplies that kindergarten and preschool classes may use in art, dramatic play, math, and science. These should be free and are things that you, a friend, or relative may have on hand. If you run across any, please bring them in at any time…
Read MoreWhat should your child wear? What should your child wear? Comfortable clothes that can get dirty are a must. Preschoolers can be very messy. When children are expected to keep their clothing clean while learning and exploring, their creativity and self-confidence are often affected. They get the message that their clothing is more important than…
Read MoreThree parent teachers and an emergency parent are scheduled each day. Your class rep will provide information on how to sign up for your parent teaching days. She will coordinate the sign-ups so the workload is equitable for all. Each family in the Blue class parent teaches 1 to 2 times per month. Green class…
Read MoreAdults assisting in the classroom are called parent teachers as their major focus during their time at HPPK is interacting with children. To help you comfortably achieve this role, we provide a required parent teacher training evening for each class in August, and a follow up class in October. It is important that all adults…
Read MoreAll Green class members will attend class together beginning Friday, September 15. The entire Blue class will meet together for the first time on Tuesday, September 19. If your child is reluctant to be left and you would like to stay, please feel welcome to do so for the entire time or perhaps just part…
Read MorePreschool Children’s Orientations allow children and adults to be introduced to our classroom routines and each other in a quieter, less crowded, and therefore, less competitive environment. School can be a very stimulating, exciting, or frightening experience for young children, so we ask that parents stay with their child during the entire first day of…
Read MoreFathers, mothers or significant adults are encouraged to participate in the preschool classroom whenever possible. Each adult who wishes to work with children at school or on field trips must pass a Criminal Background Check as required by Oregon state law, and attend all three of our required trainings. Adults who are unable to parent…
Read MoreIn order to make the transition to school as easy as possible, I like to visit with new HPPK children at their home just before school starts. At Orientation all families of preschool children who are new to HPPK may sign up for a home visit. These visits are scheduled for the mornings of September…
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