Stowe Early Learning Center PK Handbook | Page 6

We make a difference in Enfield – every child , every day .
PK MISSION STATEMENT :
Providing a high quality , comprehensive PK experience for children through purposeful play while building a foundation for children and families to achieve their full potential and be able to contribute to a changing society .
GUIDING PRINCIPLES :
● Honor all children and respect the diverse ways in which they learn and develop .
● Create a compassionate , equitable community inclusive of all learners who are supported to discover , solve , invent , and prepare to change the world through the lens of exploration and curiosity .
● Value the family as the child ’ s first teacher and active partner in creating lifelong learners .
● Empower families to achieve family goals , which builds self-esteem and confidence .
● Believe learning takes place through natural interactions with real things in the child ’ s environment .
CONFIDENTIALITY
At SELC , we respect your privacy . All family information shared is kept confidential . Staff working with your child will have access to information relevant to their role .
ATTENDANCE
Preschool is a great time to start building a habit of good attendance . Young children with poor attendance in preschool also lose out on valuable learning time and if chronic absenteeism continues into kindergarten , it can have a negative impact on academic achievement . ( www . attendanceworks . org )
6 Family Handbook