Hello HPSD Tigers,
Our Director of Counseling & Community Outreach, Dr. Brandy Yarbrough, and I are planning a community event, Connections Summit, that is open to Hancock Place, Affton, Bayless, Mehlville, and Lindbergh families, including staff and their families. It is scheduled for April 20, 2024, from 9:30am to 1pm. This will be the inaugural for such an event, so we have created the structure and plans to the best of our abilities. The purpose is to provide attendees with resources, learning opportunities, and networking. Please read the below for more information.
In summary, we will have opportunities for and/or relevant to all age groups, including but not limited to:
Gym: Opening with Introductions and the College Fair tables
Cafeteria: Job/Career Fair tables; spaces for on the spot interviews if desired
Cafeteria: MOCHIP for child identification packets for all ages who wish to participate and is being facilitated by the Craftsman Lodge
Library: Childcare available for those who are potty trained through 11 years of age
Classrooms on the lower level: Breakout presentations to include various topics falling under Money Management (budgeting, credit repair, and banking/investments); Parenting/Community Support (Internet Safety, Parent Support, Programming and Support, ELL Family Support, and College and Career Prep); and Mental Health/Substance Abuse (Drugs/Mental Health, Mental Health First Aid, CHADS, and other Counseling Agencies)
Hallways: Tables for Various Vendors such as Feed My People, The Housing Partnership, St. Louis County Library, Various Pantries, Agencies, St. Martha's, South County Tech, and others are all possibilities.
It is a FREE event for attendees, presenters, vendors, etc. We will have concessions set up for those who are interested.
I attached a flyer, including a QR code that will link to information regarding the event, such as: colleges, companies, vendors, childcare, MOCHIP, and other opportunities available. Updates will be made so that information is current.
Please let me know if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas. We would appreciate your participation and support.
Magic House from 6pm to 8pm this evening for FREE! Looking forward to seeing as many of our children and their families as possible! We have it reserved all to ourselves!
Reminder that our next preschool and Parents As Teachers Fun Group Connection Event is this Wednesday evening, March 13th, at the MAGIC HOUSE from 6pm to 8pm! We are looking forward to seeing our preschool and PAT children there, as well as their families!
Preschool Graduations for Early Childhood Center and Elementary School locations:
ECC will be on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the following times:
9:00-9:30 am Dr. Kyle
9:45-10:15 am Ms. Clark/Mrs. Karl
10:30-11:00 am Mrs. Anderson
1:00-1:30 pm Mrs. Pratt
ES will be on Friday, May 17, 2024, from:
10:00-10:30am Ms. Trapf and Ms. Kramer.
*More information will be provided by your child's teacher. You will be able to take pictures of your child as they walk across the bridge during the ceremony. Time will be available but limited after the ceremony due to other scheduled activities. Please ask your child's teacher if you have any questions. Thanks for being supportive and involved parents!
The registration process opened on February 25th for children who will be in preschool or kindergarten next school year. Please register as soon as possible, especially for preschool where we have limited spots available. Registration links can be found on our websites in the top right hand corner of the screen as Enroll/Register. For preschool, you must go to the Hancock Early Childhood Center website page to click on Enroll/Register; for kindergarten, go to Hancock Elementary School to click on Enroll/Register. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Vargas at 314-544-1300, ext. 11070.
Our next preschool and Parents As Teachers Fun Group Connection Event is March 13th at the MAGIC HOUSE from 6pm to 8pm! We are looking forward to seeing our preschool and PAT children there, as well as their families!
Our next fun group connection event for preschool and Parents As Teachers families is this Wednesday, February 28th, from 6pm to 7pm at our elementary school in the library! It is similar to our last group connection in that Ms. Laura Polak from the St. Louis County Library will be reading, singing, and more with our children and their families, plus activities and crafts for everyone too! This is your last reminder so please don't forget to add it to your calendar!
Our next fun group connection event for preschool and Parents As Teachers families is next Wednesday, February 28th, from 6pm to 7pm at our elementary school in the library! It is similar to our last group connection in that Ms. Laura Polak from the St. Louis County Library will be reading, singing, and more with our children and their families, plus activities and crafts for everyone too!
The Chartwells Cafeteria staff made homemade heart shaped waffles and pancakes for our preschool students this morning to celebrate Valentine's day! Love the creativity!
Due to Inclement Weather, there will be no School on Monday, January 22nd.
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Due to severe wind chill there will be no school tomorrow!
The Parent Advisory Committee meeting has been cancelled for this evening. My apologies for inconveniences. I will share the rescheduled date as soon as possible. Have a great day. Thanks for all you do. -Dr. Dittrich
Hi there, I hope that you all had a wonderful time with your children during their break!
The following is a reminder in case you are interested:
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is available to children birth to age five in every zip code in Missouri. Parents can register their children to receive one free book per month at no cost to families. Parents, visit Dolly Parton's Imagination Library webpage under “Check Availability” to sign up today!
Did you also know that as a compliment to their monthly book, The Dollywood Foundation provides library resources to children and their families?
Donuts With Santa! Over 200 in attendance!
Wow! Fantastic participation! Thank you to our parents, staff, and volunteers! Record turnout! Thanks Varsity H!
Please don't forget our Donuts With Santa event tomorrow, Saturday, December 9th, at Hancock Place Elementary School from 10am to 11:30am! Games, crafts, donuts, candy, and Santa is scheduled to be there! It will be so much fun for children and families!
This is a reminder that our annual Donuts With Santa event is this Saturday, December 9th, from 10am to 11:30am, at Hancock Place Elementary School! We will have crafts, games, fake snow, water beads, donuts, milk, and candy! Plus, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are scheduled to be there for pictures! This is a wonderful opportunity!
MOOD BOOST for Preschool at our Elementary Location! Thank you Chartwells!
Donuts With Santa event is December 9th from 10am to 11:30am at Hancock Place Elementary School! Games, crafts, candy, donuts, milk, and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus with props! Always a WONDERFUL event!
Magic House " A LITTLE BIT OF STEAM"
Great PAT Group Connection Event!
