Good evening, families! Just a reminder that the following classes start at 8:00 a.m.: Miss Dianna, Miss Jennifer, and Miss McKinsey. The arrival time for all other classes is at 8:15 a.m. Because safety is a primary focus for our school, we ask that you ensure your child has their nametag on their backpack. If you need a new one, please contact us at (636) 271-1464. Thanks!
Parents, if your child will be receiving transportation services, be looking for an email shortly with confirmation times, bus numbers, and locations.
Tomorrow is our OPEN HOUSE at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center! Families last name A-F will be welcome from 5-5:20pm, families last name G-M will be welcome from 5:20-5:40pm, and families last name N-Z will be invited to visit from 5:40-6:00pm. Hope to see you all there!
Doris Hoffman ELC Pre-K graduation is set for Tuesday, May 23rd at the new Zitzman gymnasium. Students will attend the ceremony that corresponds to their morning (homeroom) teacher. Students will need to be dropped off at DHELC, and Zitzman gym doors will open at 5pm. Come celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2036!
Ms. Micki's class had so much fun this week playing in the Veterinarian's Office in dramatic play.
Ms. Karen's class tried to figure out, Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
Ms. Dianna's class had a lot of fun hunting for Easter eggs.
Ms. Miranda's class enjoyed making bunny ears and finding eggs during their egg hunt today. They also had a fun visit with the Easter Bunny.
Ms. Kelly's class enjoyed popping bubbles from a bubble machine at recess yesterday.
Ms. Dianna's class celebrated the Cardinal's Opening Day by wearing their favorite Cardinal gear and learning how to play baseball.
Ms. Kelly's classes loved supporting the Cardinal's opening day today and learning to sing the song, "Take Me Out to the Ballgame!"
Tomorrow is Cardinal's opening day. Help us support our home team by wearing your favorite baseball or red shirt to school.
Yesterday when it was raining, students in Ms. Dianna's class enjoyed going outside and jumping in rain puddles. Before going outside, she read the story, Puddles, by Jonathan London, pictures by G. Brian Karas.
Several classrooms are still in need of items for their class Easter egg hunt on Thursday, April 6th. Please contact your child's teacher to see what supplies they still need. We appreciate all your donations and support with our special activities. Thank You!
Please do not forget to pick up your TJ Pizza fundraiser items at DHELC between 4-6 PM this evening. Thank you so much for supporting our school!
Dr. Schwierjohn visits Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center for this edition of “Tell Me Something Good” Tuesday. Take a moment to hear the latest in learning from our students! https://youtu.be/nx6fGdW-dZQ
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Ms. Dianna's class has been searching high and low all week for leprechauns. On Friday, we caught one (Mr. Ryan) using special "Leprechaun Binoculars!"
Ms. Kelly's class enjoyed wearing green for St. Patrick's Day.
Good morning! Just a friendly reminder that Kindergarten Roundup will be hosted by the Meramec Valley R-III elementary schools from 5:30-7:00 p.m. this evening. Attendance times are based on student last names (A-J=5:30-6:00, K-O=6:00-6:30, P-Z=6:30-7:00). Visit the elementary school, meet the kindergarten team, ask questions, and tour a school bus with your child! Learn more about School Age Child Care (SACC) and the free Summer Discovery Program as well. Children must be five years of age on or before August 1, 2023 to be eligible for kindergarten enrollment. For further information, please contact your assigned elementary school or call (636) 271-1400.
Ms. Jenny's students wore some cool hats to celebrate Hat Day for Dr. Seuss week at DHELC.
