Hancock Early Childhood Center

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

Register for the 2nd Annual Connections Summit! https://2ndannualconnectionssummit2.sched.com/

📢 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).

We are thrilled to announce the hiring of two outstanding administrative interns for the 2025-2026 school year! 🎉

Hello HP Tigers, LAST REMINDER: Our Parents As Teachers Program is hosting this month's group connection event this Wednesday, March 12th, from 6pm to 8pm. It is FREE! It is open to our preschool and parents as teachers' families! Hope to see you there! See your email or our preschool Facebook page or website for our flyer!

Our Director of Counseling & Community Outreach, Dr. Brandy Yarbrough, along with our district’s team of counselors, had the opportunity to meet with several partnership representatives as they continue working to support our students and families. It’s incredible to see the impact our counseling staff makes every day, and our partnerships play a vital role in bridging any gaps in support!

📢 Reminder: The 2nd Annual Connections Summit is Almost Here! 🎉 We’re just a few weeks away from the 2nd Annual Connections Summit, and we don’t want you to miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with resources, gain valuable insights, and build strong support networks! This event is a collaboration between the Hancock Place, Affton, Bayless, and Mehlville school districts—and it's 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 – Discover valuable information on financial literacy, parenting strategies, social-emotional well-being, substance abuse prevention, and more! ✅ Educational Presentations – Attend engaging sessions at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, & 12:30 PM on key topics for families. ✅ Job Fair – Connect with local employers offering career opportunities and job resources. ✅ CHIPS Program – Take advantage of free child identification services for infants, children, and adults. ✅ Diaper Giveaway – Free diapers will be available for families in need, while supplies last! ✅ Childcare Services – Available for potty-trained children up to age 11, allowing parents to fully participate in the event. This is a wonderful 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, please contact Dr. Dittrich at tdittrich@hpsd.school or Dr. Yarbrough at byarbrough@hpsd.school. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Hello Tiger Preschool Parents, LAST REMINDER to order your child a t-shirt; DEADLINE is tomorrow! Our preschool teachers are selling children sized t-shirts for $5 each. At this time, they are only for sale for our preschool students, but we may have extra if you have another child who can fit into a child's small, medium, large, or extra large. Our teachers have already sized your children for the shirts (we even washed them before fitting them because they do shrink about a size due to being 90% cotton). We may have to order more of certain sizes, but keep in mind that these shirts don't say preschool or a year on them. Please see our Facebook page, website, or your email for a picture of the shirt. Some of you already paid for a shirt and should have received them this week or will early next week; however, we need to order more small sized, but won't do so until after our deadline for orders, which is tomorrow, Friday, March 7th. Unfortunately, we are not placing orders this year for adult sizes.

Hello HP Tigers, Our Parents As Teachers Program is hosting this month's group connection event on next Wednesday, March 12th, from 6pm to 8pm. It is FREE! It is open to our preschool and parents as teachers' families! Hope to see you there! See your email or our preschool Facebook page or website for our flyer!

Mark your calendars! 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). Stay tuned for more reminders as we get closer to the date.

Hello Preschool Tiger Parents, please see your email or our Facebook or website for important information from our nurse's newsletter for March!

Hello Tiger Preschool Parents, Our preschool teachers are selling children sized t-shirts for $5 each. At this time, they are only for sale for our preschool students, but we may have extra if you have another child who can fit into a child's small, medium, large, or extra large. Our teachers have already sized your children for the shirts (we even washed them before fitting them because they do shrink about a size due to being 90% cotton). We may have to order more of certain sizes, but keep in mind that these shirts don't say preschool or a year on them. Please see our Facebook page, website, or your email for a picture of the shirt. Some of you already paid for a shirt and will receive them on Monday, March 3rd; however, we need to order more small sized, but won't do so until after our deadline for orders, which is next Friday, March 7th.

FUN and ENGAGING activities at the ECC, led by Ms. Laura Polak, St. Louis County Library Early Literacy Coordinator!

📢 You're Invited! Join Us for the 2nd Annual Connections Summit! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome parents, caregivers, community members, and appropriately aged students to this incredible event, designed to connect you with valuable resources, learning opportunities, and support networks! This summit is a collaboration between the Hancock Place, Affton, Bayless, and Mehlville school districts—and it's open to ALL families in our community! 📅 Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Hancock Place Elementary School Here’s what you can look forward to: ✅ Resource Tables – Get helpful information on financial literacy, parenting strategies, social-emotional well-being, substance abuse prevention, and more! ✅ Educational Presentations – Attend short sessions (10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, & 12:30 PM) on important topics for families and individuals. ✅ Job Fair – Connect with local businesses offering employment opportunities and career development resources. ✅ CHIPS Program – Take advantage of free child identification services for infants, children, and adults. ✅ Childcare Services – Available for potty-trained kids up to age 11 so parents can fully engage in the event. Whether you're looking for support, job opportunities, or ways to strengthen your family, the Connections Summit has something for everyone! 📢 Help spread the word! Please contact Dr. Dittrich at tdittrich@hpsd.school or Dr. Yarbrough at byarbrough@hpsd.school with questions.