· Children who need to use the restroom during playground time should be accompanied inside by a buddy and an adult. If another child needs to use the restroom while a parent is already assisting inside, please walk the next child and her buddy down the stairs to the other parent, then immediately return to…
Read MoreHPPK has group accident insurance through PCPO. In case of an injury requiring medical attention, PCPO has supplied us with little orange packets containing information sheets and accident insurance cards with our policy name and number. These are tacked to the front of the first aid cabinet in the Quiet room, above the mirror corner…
Read More(From Family Friendly Communications for Early Childhood Programs) Young children have a hard time understanding the concept of sharing. They are ego centric – that is, they are at a stage where they view themselves as the center of the world and see the world only from their own perspective. They do not easily see…
Read MoreHave you seen the yellow and orange safety signs reminding drivers to drive slowly in the parking lot? How do they get there each morning? Preschool B Parent (Mondays) or Kindergarten Parent Teacher (Tuesday through Friday) places one near the parking lot entrance on 8th St, one in front of the garages near the dumpster,…
Read MorePlease check the lost and found tub daily as unlabeled projects, toys and clothing are often left in classrooms or outdoors. Lost and Found is kept in the blue tub in front of the wire shelves in the office. To assist us in returning personal items, please label jackets, sweaters, and boots with your child’s…
Read MoreParent teachers at HPPK wear two hats: one as a protective parent to a child in the classroom, and the other as a staff member who helps all children as they learn new skills. It is a unique role not found in most settings. Because of this dual role, adults at HPPK are privy to…
Read MoreIt 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…
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