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Austin, TX
Lake Travis United Methodist Preschool
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Telephone: (512) 266-2250 · Website: http://www.ltumc.org/pres...
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.9) | 
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year | 
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Savvy Source's Comments
Newsletter, Parent Committee, Emails, Letters being sent home and fund raisers, parent-teacher conferences & once a month extra activity (Fall Festival, Pancake & PJ Day, Winter Days, etc.)
Separation
| OVERALL RATING (4.6) |
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Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Some of these questions I was not able to answer since it is only our first year and I do not know what happens at the end of the year.
Parent #2
This school is not 'academic' based, but rather, focuses on learning to get along with others, follow directions, etc.
Parent #3
You say that this is for parents whose children are or have attended this preschool, but the dates given to chose from do not match for those of us whose children attended many years ago - my first child started in 1999 and my last one left in 2004 - so, the dates given do not work for me, and I could not leave it blank because it had an asterisk next to it. may want to include 'other' as an option.
Parent #4
During the separation process I received phone calls from the director about my childs progress and milestone moments. Our preshcool is child based but also has focused learning with the days' curriculum posted at the door.
Parent #5
While parents are always welcome to watch the class through the glass in the door anytime, it is discouraged to let the children see you because it can be distracting and may cause distress for a child to see his/her own parent without being able to be with them.
Parent #6
We do not have a say where they go when they go to Kindergarten. As far as separation goes, the school encourages parents to not linger, as it makes it more difficult on the child the longer the parent is there. However, we are allowed as parents to make that decision to stay or go. The majority of kids do not have major separation issues, but those that do receive one-on-one attention. We try to get them past it as soon as possible.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.6) |
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Parents:
- Fundraise
- Are able to visit the school anytime we want
- Volunteer in the classroom
- Receive newsletters
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Volunteer on special school sponsored event days such as Winter Days, PJ's and Pancake Day, Stone Soup Day, etc.
Parent #2
Participates in fun school events
Parent #3
Social events with parents at school
Parent #4
None that I'm aware of
Parent #5
None
Parent #6
None of the above
Parent #7
We are always invited to church events and there was a free concert one time by a fairly well known local performer.
Parent #8
Parents have the opportunity to organizes activities for the preschoolers throughout the year, i.e. splash day, fall festival, winter days, stone soup, art show, etc. We as parents have the opportunity to get involved and enjoy our children enjoy these events. Everyone is friendly and friendships have developed through preschool, even more so than at the elementary because of the involvement and getting to know other parents at drop-off and pick-up of our children. These relationships begin a nice association into the transfer to elementary, for both child and parent.
Parent #9
There was a parent committee that met monthly to plan several activities during the year for the children during school hours
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
- Notes
- Phone Calls
- Voice Mail
- Special Meetings
- Two or More Regular Conferences
- Drop-Off
- Pick-Up
- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
It has been so easy to communicate with the teachers at LTUMC Preschool. The teachers are available at drop-off and pick-up to discuss light matters. They make themselves available through appointment if needed to discuss more detailed matters. The teachers inform us through notes of upcoming events. LTUMC Preschool circulates monthly newsletters.
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