(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…
Read MoreWe encourage you to parent teach on the school day nearest your child’s birthday. Children with August birthdays will celebrate in September. Children with June or July birthdays will celebrate in May. The birthday child will make a crown that morning, and the class will sing “Happy Birthday” at group time. We ask that you…
Read MoreHPPK Kindergarten birthday celebrations center around small ways for the students to feel special throughout the day. Students will start the day by decorating a birthday crown at Creation Station, and they are welcome to wear it all day if they like. Birthday students will get to be the line leader for the day, and…
Read MoreParent Teachers’ duties have been tweaked slightly from last year as we have rearranged duties to ensure that all classrooms and shared spaces are well supervised, clean, and safe. Even if you have been with us for several years, you will need to refer to the updated parent teacher duty cards, wall charts, and your…
Read MoreThe use of photographs is an important learning tool at HPPK. Since children learn by connecting new experiences to previous experiences we use photographs to help them reflect on current and previous understandings. We also use photos to help children connect with each other, to develop a sense of community, to move from concrete to…
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