Parkway Early Childhood
MAY 2022 Family Newsletter
Important Dates:
May 2 - May 6 Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 4 | Wednesday Half-day, am classes only
May 5 | Thursday 5:30 pm PAT Family Group Connection "Play-Around Parkway PAT Playground Playdate" @ North High Preschool
May 17| Tuesday Bobo's Fundraiser Pick Up
May 27 | Friday Last Day of Early Childhood classes at the Parkway Early Childhood Center location only.
May 30 | Monday No School - Memorial Day
June 2 | Thursday Last Day of Early Childhood classes
Dear Early Childhood Families,
We are excited to share that our Early Childhood Center on Clayton Road will be getting some much needed renovations this spring/summer which include a safety vestibule, new sprinkler system, lighting, nurses suite, restroom and improvements to our commons and open office space. Since the amount of work is rather extensive and time consuming, we have been thinking creatively about how we can get it all done with the least disruption to our instructional time.
For students who attend classes at the Early Childhood Center on Clayton Road, our last day of class will be Friday, May 27, 2022 rather than June 2, 2022. Students will not return after Memorial Day, but our teachers will return to pack the building for our renovation. For our tuition based classrooms, you will not be charged any attendance days for May 31, June 1 and 2nd.
Early Childhood classes located at other sites (Oak Brook, Carman Trails, Barretts, Wren Hollow, Central High, McKelvey, and North High PK) will continue to have classes through June 2.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. We thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we work through this renovation!
Dr. Elena Polson
Director of Early Learning
Parkway School District
Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Wish List
Looking for a special way to honor your child's teacher? Consider a donation to Early Childhood Outdoor Learning. Follow the link to find your school site tab at the bottom and check out the wish list. Early Childhood Outdoor Learning Wish List
We are here to help you as a parent support your child to learn, grow and develop. Parkway Parents as Teachers is offered at no-cost to ALL Parkway residents prenatally until Kindergarten entry. Click to enroll online or call 314.415.6973 for additional information.
Parents as Teachers' Summer Fun - Daily Ideas for Preschoolers
Toy Lending Library
The PAT Toy Lending Library is closed for new checkouts. Please return all toys back to the Early Childhood Center by: Friday May 13. THANK YOU!
This interactive Kindergarten Guide was created by Parkway Parents as Teachers’ Staff to give parents information about Kindergarten readiness. Use your cursor to hover over the different areas of each classroom and discover links to age-appropriate milestones information, working through emotions and parent-child activities to increase specific skills. Included is a library with links to video books about Kindergarten. We hope you enjoy this guide and this special time in your child’s life!
Jumpstart to Kindergarten
Children will have the opportunity to become familiar with the Kindergarten experience through activities that will promote the development of literacy, math, art and music abilities, as well as social and fine motor skills. Classroom and school routines will also be addressed in order to help students make a smooth transition.
Children must be 5 years old before August 1, 2022, to participate. A birth certificate is required to complete registration. There is no fee for this program! Registration is now open! Click for more information
We can't wait to meet you next School Year!
Call 314-415-6954
Parents of students registered for Parkway's 22-23 preschool program should contact us as soon as possible to complete the registration process by scheduling their child's screening before May 20.
ECSE Students Transitioning to Kindergarten
Please make sure to register for Kindergarten as soon as possible to ensure a smooth transition! www.parkwayschools.net/Page/4382
FREE COMMUNITY INTERPRETING LINE!
Parkway has partnered with LAMP for our families that are more confident in a language other than English. Families can call the 888 number, choose a language, and an interpreter will facilitate a phone call to the school or teacher.
https://www.lampinterpreters.org/resources/community-interpreting-line/
Parkway Early Childhood Center
Email: earlychildhood@parkwayschools.net
Website: https://www.parkwayschools.net/
Location: 14605 Clayton Road, Ballwin, MO, USA
Phone: (314) 415.6950
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParkwayECC/
Twitter: @ParkwayECC