At Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center each child’s family is an important part of our program.
We believe that a key component in providing children with a positive early learning experience is parent involvement and adequate parent/teacher communication. Families are welcome and encouraged to visit or observe and become a part of the learning environment. The staff endeavor to make each child’s first experiences of school pleasant and full of happy memories.
Parent / Teacher Organization
Parents are an integral part of their child’s education and a necessary part of the operation and success of Hampton Preschool. We strongly urge all parents to actively participate in our Parent Teacher Organization. Attendance at PTO meetings and HPELC functions is greatly appreciated. Occasionally, special gatherings are held for birthdays, holidays and the end of the year program.
Parent Volunteers
There are many ways parents can become involved
- assist a teacher.
- lead a project of special interest
- volunteer expertise while we are working on a project
- help with field trips
- contribute recycled materials
- bring items from home
- help with yard work and playground maintenance
Parents who would like to volunteer at home can do preparatory work, such as cutting, gluing, mailings, sewing, laundry, cooking, making signs, making phone calls or helping with fund raising
Parent-Staff Communication
Hampton Preschool and Early Learning Center staff strive for open communication with parents. The staff will be available to greet the child and parent upon arrival daily, as well as visit with the parent briefly at the end of the day. Staff look forward to sharing important information about the child’s day. Parents are encouraged to share information about their child with the teacher, and to discuss and ask questions about their child or any aspect of the program. Parents should also check in the classroom for daily communications, often located in the child’s cubby. This will not only help parents to better understand the work that their child has done, but give them ideas of questions to ask and ways to reinforce the learning at home. If more conversation is needed, beyond observing and brief morning and afternoon visits, a formal meeting can be scheduled. Throughout the school year, teachers conduct parent/teacher conferences to review you child’s progress, assess current skills and knowledge, plan ways your child may continue to learn and also discuss how your child’s education is meeting future community schools’ expectations.
The staff value open communication. Please feel free to approach your child’s teacher or the director with any concerns that you may have. The Executive Director is also available most days and by appointment.
Grievances
Parents or guardians who have a grievance are encouraged to discuss these concerns directly with the child’s teacher with whom it is an issue. In the event that the parent or guardian and the child’s teacher are unable to resolve their differences, the parent or guardian is encouraged to direct the matter to the Executive Director. If the Executive Director is unable to help resolve the differences, the parent or guardian may request that the matter be directed to the Hampton Board of Trustees chair.
Community Volunteers
Persons interested in sharing time and talents with young children and the staff are invited to volunteer. The Director approves and orients volunteers, and monitors volunteer activities.