Home Sweet Home enjoyed an amazing evening when 42 parents, 18 youth, 5 teachers and one program director gathered for "Back to Preschool Night" on Thursday, September 22nd.
The youth from both the BASE and the West Alameda Community Programs Child Development classes were present to meet and greet parents in the Big Room with Mexican appetizers and cold tea, while a slide show of photos from our first month together was projected on to the big screen. Whether a shy 9th grader or one of our gregarious 12th grade youth coaches, parents had an opportunity to meet the Big Friends that support our preschool.
We were all grateful for the airconditioning (a tangible reminder of the power of HSH parents) as we gathered in the classrooms for teachers to review the Flow-of-the-Day and discuss the hows and whys of our Reggio inspired learning community. Excellent questions around project work and how staff manage discipline and transition supported parent clarity of understanding. There was a strong feeling of partnership.
Teachers are grateful for the expression of appreciation delivered by Room Mom Christa Brandt, representing the generosity of the 2010-2011 PAC. The sentiment of the cards made for a great point of reflection as teachers gathered to discuss the pluses and deltas of a wonderful evening, and a strong step forward into this new school year!
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