Hancock Parents As Teachers

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 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!

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! 🎉

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.

📢 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.

Our Preschool & PAT Group Connection Event at the Early Childhood Center will be Thursday, February 20th from 6pm to 7pm! Ms. Laura from the St. Louis County Library will be returning as our host after leading a fun and engaging event in January!

Our Preschool & PAT Group Connection Event at the Early Childhood Center will be Thursday, February 20th from 6pm to 7pm! Ms. Laura from the St. Louis County Library will be returning as our host after leading a fun and engaging event in January!

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 Tiger Parents/Guardians, In our first meeting, I provided an overview of our preschool and PAT programs, as well as a focus on school safety measures and protocols. In the second meeting, we focused on student learning, which included Learning Without Tears, Conscious Discipline, Seesaw, and more. Our NEXT PAC meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday, February 4, 2025, from 5:30pm to 7pm in the Boardroom at Central Office. We will have childcare during that time for children who are potty trained and behave well. Please email me to RSVP that you will be in attendance by including your name, child's name, and if you need childcare and if yes, how many children. There will be no more reminders. Thank you.

Great time at HPECC with Ms. Laura Polak entertaining and engaging our littles and families at our Snowy Storytelling Parents As Teachers program group connection event!

Hello Tiger Parents, Last Reminder of our "Snowy Storytelling" group connection event coming up this Thursday, January 23rd, from 6pm to 7pm at our Early Childhood Center! It is an outstanding event full of interaction with our storyteller who will also be singing and providing fun activities!