Just a friendly reminder about tonight's "Meet the Kindergarten Teachers" event! It's a fun opportunity to:
Meet your child's kindergarten teachers
Discover your child's house placement via a fun spin-the-wheel activity
Receive a free house shirt for your child
Get a free yard sign for your child
Please note that you must be registered to attend. If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to do so today!
Event Details:
Doors open at 4:15 PM
Event starts promptly at 4:30 PM
Kona Ice will be available!
We hope to see you there for this exciting event!
Good morning, this is Teacher Appreciation Week! If you have the opportunity, please verbally or send a message to our fantastic teachers and teacher assistants thanking them for their positive impact on your child!
-Dr. Dittrich
Hello HP Preschool Tiger Parents, Last reminder for our fun event tomorrow, May 6th, from at our Early Childhood Center from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, I SCREAM FOR SUMMER (ICE CREAM FOR SUMMER)! The Early Childhood Center playground will be open, and we will have other activities as well, plus a COLD TREAT for everyone to take with them when they exit! We will also have iPads available for any parents who still need to register their child for preschool or kindergarten for next school year!
Reminder from our school calendar that there is no school on Monday, May 5th!
Preschool Tiger Parents,
Unfortunately due to potential weather concerns, we are rescheduling our "I Scream for Summer (Ice Cream for Summer)" event to next Tuesday, May 6th. It will still be at the ECC from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
Also, please remember to register your child for preschool or kindergarten for next school year!
Hello HP Preschool Tiger Parents,
Last reminder for our fun event this evening at our Early Childhood Center from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, I SCREAM FOR SUMMER (ICE CREAM FOR SUMMER)!
The Early Childhood Center playground will be open, and we will have other activities as well, plus a COLD TREAT for everyone to take with them when they exit! We will also have iPads available for any parents who still need to register their child for preschool or kindergarten for next school year! Please see the flyer which has been posted to our website and Facebook pages!
Hello HP Preschool Tiger Parents,
Please see Mrs. Shannon Williams' Nurse Newsletter for May 2025! It is important to stay current! Thank you! If you have any questions, her phone number is 314-544-1300, ext. 52320.
Hello HP Preschool Tiger Parents,
Our last group connection fun event will be this Wednesday, April 30th, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. The Early Childhood Center playground will be open, and we will have other activities as well, plus a COLD TREAT for everyone to take with them when they exit! We will also have iPads available for any parents who still need to register their child for preschool or kindergarten for next school year! Please see the flyer which has been posted to our website, Facebook page, and sent to your email address.
Hello Preschool Tiger Parents,
All parents who have children returning to our preschool program or transitioning to our kindergarten program must register them ASAP. We currently have 10 preschool students registered to return and 11 registered for kindergarten, plus we have 7 new preschool students registered. We have limited spots for our preschool program since we max our class sizes to 20, so please register ASAP. I attached our registration flyer on our Facebook and Website pages, as well as emailed it to you.
Hello Preschool Tiger Parents,
This message is for parents of children who will be registering for Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year! I highly recommend this opportunity for several reasons, some of which are on the shared flyer which I shared with you by email and posted on our Facebook and Website pages. Contact Mrs. Greenwood-Leveling with any questions; her contact information is on the flyer!
Hello Preschool Parents,
If you have not registered your child for next school year, see the attached and/or posted flyer for the registration link and QR code that you must complete if your child is returning to our preschool program or transitioning to our kindergarten program! Check your email or our Facebook or Website! We are planning to have 5 full day classrooms and 2 AM and PM half day programs. It is important to reserve your child's spot ASAP! We have received completed registrations and are expecting many new registrations, so will not want your child on the waiting list.
Fantastic time today at our BUNNY EGGSTRAVAGANZA this morning! Wonderful turnout and so many smiles and happiness! Parents were so appreciative and supportive!
Thanks to Varsity H, Ms. Herman, Mrs. Branch, PAT parent educators team for their efforts! Also, thanks to Birthday Boss for the rental of their throne and additional props included!
❤️😊Dr. Dittrich
Hello Preschool and PAT Parents,
Last Reminder of Bunny Eggstravaganza!
Our Bunny Eggstravaganza group connection event is this Saturday, April 12th, from 10am to 11:30am at Hancock Place Elementary School. We have word that the Easter Bunny will be there for pictures and to interact with our attendees! There will be crafts, activities, and an egg hunt, as well as a couple of special items for our littles! Flyer is attached to email as well as posted on our websites and Facebook pages.
Hello Preschool and PAT Parents,
Our Bunny Eggstravaganza group connection event is this Saturday, April 12th, from 10am to 11:30am at Hancock Place Elementary School. We have word that the Easter Bunny will be there for pictures and to interact with our attendees! There will be crafts, activities, and an egg hunt, as well as a couple of special items for our littles! Flyer is attached to email as well as posted on our websites and Facebook pages.
Hello Preschool Parents,
See the attached and/or posted flyer for the registration link and QR code that you must complete if your child is returning to our preschool program or transitioning to our kindergarten program! Check your email or our Facebook or Website!
We are planning to have 5 full day classrooms and 2 AM and PM half day programs. It is important to reserve your child's spot ASAP! We have been receiving completed registrations and are expecting many new registrations, so a waiting list may be needed.
Please see Nurse Shannon Williams' attached newsletter!
We are READY for all of our attendees and representatives! Please do NOT miss this OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!
See you tomorrow at HPES from 10am to 1pm!
https://2ndannualconnectionssummit2.sched.com/
😊Dr. Dittrich & Dr. Yarbrough
📢 Reminder: The 2nd Annual Connections Summit is Almost Here! 🎉
We’re just days away from the 2nd Annual Connections Summit, and you won’t want to miss this incredible opportunity to connect with valuable resources, gain insights, strengthen your support network, and receive some giveaway items!
This free event is a collaboration between the Hancock Place, Affton, Bayless, and Mehlville school districts and is open to all families in our community and beyond!
📅 Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Hancock Place Elementary School
🌟 What’s in Store for You?
✅ Resource Tables – Learn about financial literacy, parenting strategies, social-emotional well-being, substance abuse prevention, and more!
✅ Educational Presentations – Join engaging sessions at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, & 12:30 PM on key family topics.
✅ Job Fair – Connect with local employers offering career opportunities and job resources.
✅ CHIPS Program – Get free child identification services for infants, children, and adults.
✅ Diaper Giveaway – Free diapers available for families in need (while supplies last!).
✅ Childcare Services – Available for potty-trained children up to age 11, so parents can fully participate!
This is an amazing opportunity to explore support resources, career options, and ways to strengthen your family—all in one place!
📢 Spread the Word! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors!
For questions, contact Dr. Dittrich at tdittrich@hpsd.school or Dr. Yarbrough at byarbrough@hpsd.school.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
Last REMINDER: Our final Preschool & PAT Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting of the year is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.
Throughout our meetings, we've covered key topics such as school safety, student learning tools, and most recently, screen time and program processes. Please see our Facebook or your email for a couple pictures from our last meeting.
Childcare will be available for potty-trained children who can follow directions. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by emailing me your name, child’s name, and childcare needs (if applicable, include the number of children).