FAMILY INVOLVEMENT AND SPECIAL EVENTS

 


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THE APPLE HILL FAMILY
 Parents are always welcome at Apple Hill!  
    
We want Apple Hill to be an extension of your home.  As a matter of fact, our parents are always dropping in to visit, chat, help, or observe.    We know that the more you see at our wonderful school, the more you will love it. Our belief is that when you observe our amazing classes and brilliant teachers, it will inspire you with excellent ideas to assimilate at home.

 APPLE HILL FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

Siblings – Our students’ brothers and sisters are welcome to attend all room parties, Conferences, and the Apple Hill Carnival.  This is our way of making it easy for parents to attend events at Apple Hill.

Kid-For-A-Day – Preschool and Pre Kindergarten parents may choose a day/days to attend school with their child and participate as an Apple Hill student.  Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.  Sign-up for these very special days through your classroom teacher.  We hope you will attend Apple Hill Academy. 

Room Moms and Dads - Parents may sign-up for one or more holiday parties.  They, with the other volunteer parents, will plan games and activities, supply treats, and execute all aspects of the event.  Working parents may participate by sending in an adult friend or relative, treats, activities, or favors.  Each teacher will assign a parent to coordinate arrangements.   Planning or working meetings may be held at the school, if space is available, by making arrangements through the school office.

Class Telephone Mom/Dad - In the event that all the parents within the class need to be reached, the teacher or director will rely on this friendly person.

Teachers' Aides - As the name implies, these parents, occasionally and optionally, may help the teacher in whatever capacity she wishes.  This could include class assistance with computers, special cooking and craft projects, story dictation, cutting or labeling, and so on.

 Sharing Special Talents, Professions, and Experiences - Many parents have talents that, when shared with the children can be very exciting and enlightening.  Many occupations, when thoughtfully shared with the children, are most interesting.  Experiences such as: travel, entertainment, and family customs give children broader understanding.  Please contact your teacher or the Director in order to participate in this enrichment program.

APPLE HILL SPECIAL EVENTS AND SERVICES

Orientation - Parent and child attend part of the first day of school together.  An exciting time for your child as she/he meets new classmates and teachers and explores the room and school.

Daddy Day - This is a special time for Dads and all Apple Hill students as Daddies may attend school for part of this special day. 

Scholastic Book Clubs
- Apple Hill will offer Preschool Level for the Three Year Old, Four Year Old, and Pre Kindergarten Classes; and the Kindergarten/First Level for all Pre Kindergartners.  These are excellent books at great prices.

Room Parties - Halloween, Winter Holiday, and Valentine's Day Room Parties will be planned and run by parents for all classes.  Siblings may attend.

School Pictures - Taken in the fall for a fee.  Optional.

Conferences - Held in the fall and spring.  Children may be in attendance, under parent supervision.

Toys -  Sold at first Conferences.  Delivered in time for Holiday gift giving.  This is an optional fundraiser.

Thanksgiving Feast –All students and staff eat together.

Grandparents' Day - Those Grandparents living in or visiting St. Louis are invited to visit their grandchild’s class.  This includes all Four Year Old and all Pre Kindergarten classes.  If you'd like to substitute an aunt, uncle, or close family friend please do so.  The children will sing and share their classroom with their special loved ones.

Speech and Language Screening - This optional analysis is held in late winter. 

Book Fair - The Fair is held during Spring Conferences.  Books will be displayed at school for browsing and for immediate purchase.  This is an optional fundraiser.

Munchies with Mom - The children love you and want to show it.  There will be treats and songs.  This event is for all Apple Hill children and their moms.

Carnival - The Carnival is an all school event to celebrate the conclusion of a successful school year.  There will be game booths, arts and crafts, face painting, pony rides, and refreshments.  Tickets are available for purchase.  For our students, their siblings, and guests.