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Preschool Enrollment Opportunities!

💜🤍 Hoffman Highlights 🤍💜

Our latest edition of Hoffman Highlights is here! 🎉 Be sure to check out this week’s family newsletter for important reminders, upcoming events, and a peek at what’s happening at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center.

We love keeping our families connected to all the learning, fun, and special moments happening throughout our school! 💜

Read this week’s Hoffman Highlights!

Thank you for staying connected and being such an important part of our Hoffman family! 🌟

1 day ago, Amy Huson
Hoffman Highlights
Another drill is in the books and we passed with flying colors! All of our little Indians practiced finding their designated tornado safe spaces. and then ducked and covered until the all clear was called.
1 day ago, Nicole Gipperich
First Tornado Drill of the Year!
Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center successfully completed its first fire drill of the school year! 🚒

#MVNation
4 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Young children stand with two adults in a sunny parking lot, preparing to walk together toward a building.
Young children and adults walk in a line across a sunny parking lot toward the entrance of a school building.
Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center welcomed students to their first Powwow of the school year! 💜

The event officially welcomed students to the school community while introducing school expectations, the school motto, and four character values: Be Curious, Be Respectful, Be Patient, and Be Caring.

Students also joined in singing some familiar songs, helping make the first Powwow a memorable start to the school year.

#MVNation
5 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
A school gym full of young students celebrating.
A staff member presenting to a room full of students.
Our littles at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center are already learning and exploring during their first week of school! 🚀

#MVNation
8 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Two students building with a playing blocks in a school classroom.
A young student playing with Play-dough in a school classroom.
A young student showing a toy in a school classroom.
A teacher talking to a group of young students in a school classroom.
📸 Say Cheese, Little Indians! 💜🤍

Picture Day is coming to Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center!

📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Get those smiles ready—we can’t wait to capture all of our Little Indians and see those adorable school pictures! 😍📷

💻 Pre-orders are available online only and must be placed before Picture Day.
Visit WagnerPortraitGroup.com or scan the QR code on the flyer.

🔑 Online Pre-Order Password: 7G8X3W6P

Mark your calendars, pick out those picture-perfect outfits, and practice those smiles! 😁✨

💜🤍 Little Steps, Big Successes! 🤍💜
8 days ago, Amy Huson
Smile! It's almost picture day!
At Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center, play is learning! 💡

Building foundational skills is most effective when learning is interactive and fun. Families can support this growth anywhere, whether you are counting trees at the park, spotting letters on road signs during your commute, or sorting snacks at home.

How do you bring learning into your everyday routines?

#MVNation
9 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
A young student using number and letter blocks in a school classroom with a staff member's help.
Tonight's the night! We can't wait to see you!
18 days ago, Nicole Gipperich
Free Haircuts!  First come first served!
Open House at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center TONIGHT!
Have you heard the good news!?!?! Morning AND Afternoon SACC are going to be at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center!!! Sign-up now!!
19 days ago, Nicole Gipperich
Morning and Afternoon SACC are both at DHELC again!
4 sleeps until we get to see you! We can't wait!
22 days ago, Nicole Gipperich
Doris Hoffman Open House Flyer!
Free Haircuts for those who need them!
The Infinite Campus Parent Portal is now open for the 2026-27 School Year! 🌟

It offers a secure and intuitive online portal that allows you to access your child's grades, attendance records, and assignments.

Learn more and enroll: https://www.mvr3.k12.mo.us/page/infinite-campus

#MVNation
25 days ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Purple Infinite Campus logo, announces the Parent Portal is open for the 2026–27 school year.
📣 This week's Hoffman Highlights is here! 🍎✨

There is a lot happening at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center, and you won't want to miss this week's newsletter!

👀 Inside you'll find:
🍦 Open House information and what to expect
🏫 Back-to-school reminders and important dates
📚 Helpful information to get your child ready for a successful start
⭐ And a few other updates you'll want to keep on your radar!

Be sure to take a few minutes to read through this week's Hoffman Highlights so you're ready for the exciting weeks ahead.

📰 Read it here: https://app.smore.com/n/jp54z

We're looking forward to welcoming our Little Indians back soon as we begin another year of Little Steps, Big Successes! 💜🤍
30 days ago, Amy Huson
Hoffman Highlights
Summer school has been a blast! Thank you for sharing your kiddos with us!
about 1 month ago, Nicole Gipperich
It is our last day of Summer school!  Enjoy your time off and we will see you August 24th!
Water Play Tomorrow!
about 1 month ago, Nicole Gipperich
Water Play Tomorrow!
The new school year is almost here! ⏰

Our full-day, tuition-free kindergarten program provides young learners with a strong start through engaging lessons and meaningful connections.

Children who turn five years old before August 1 are eligible to register for the fall.

Explore program information and register online at bit.ly/MVR3REG.

#MVNation
about 1 month ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Water Play Tomorrow!
about 1 month ago, Nicole Gipperich
Water Play Tomorrow!
📚✏️ You're Invited to Open House at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center! ✏️📚

We are so excited to welcome our Little Indians and their families back for the 2026-2027 school year! Join us on Tuesday, August 18th for an opportunity to meet your child's teachers, explore the school, and get ready for an amazing year of learning and growth.

To help with parking and traffic flow, families are asked to attend according to the first initial of their last name:

🩵 A–H: 5:30–6:00 PM
💚 I–P: 6:00–6:30 PM
🩷 Q–Z: 6:30–7:00 PM

During Open House, families will have the opportunity to:

⭐ Meet Principal Ms. Amy Huson and our wonderful staff
⭐ Visit classrooms and meet teachers
⭐ Tour the school
⭐ Speak with our school nurse and transportation staff
⭐ Learn more about SACC
⭐ Learn more about Parents as Teachers
⭐ Drop off school supplies
⭐ Ask questions and prepare for the first day of school
⭐ Enjoy a sweet treat before heading home!

We cannot wait to open our doors and welcome our students and families as we begin another year of Little Steps, Big Successes! 🌱💜

#DHELC #OpenHouse #LittleStepsBigSuccesses #LittleIndiansLearnLeadCare #BackToSchool
about 1 month ago, Amy Huson
Open House
Water Play Tomorrow!
about 2 months ago, Nicole Gipperich
Water Play Tomorrow!
Students at Doris Hoffman Early Learning Center explored new foods, built communication skills, and strengthened fine motor development this summer through Snack Group, a collaborative program led by Speech-Language Pathologist Kate Brown and Occupational Therapist Jenny Saulmon. 👏

Meeting once a week during the Extended School Year, Snack Group encouraged students to see, touch, smell, and taste a variety of nutritious foods while practicing communication, expanding their vocabulary, using utensils, and exploring colors, textures, and tastes. At the same time, students strengthened motor planning, fine motor coordination, and sensory skills through hands-on experiences.

This innovative program was inspired by professional learning at the Missouri Speech-Language and Hearing Association convention and came to life through collaboration among our Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, and classroom teachers.

We are grateful for the creativity and teamwork that continue to provide meaningful learning experiences for our students. 💜

#MVNation
about 2 months ago, Meramec Valley R-III School District
Young children participate in a snack-themed learning activity, matching foods on picture boards while enjoying healthy snacks around a classroom table.
Young children participate in a snack-themed learning activity, matching foods on picture boards while enjoying healthy snacks around a classroom table.
Young children participate in a snack-themed learning activity, matching foods on picture boards while enjoying healthy snacks around a classroom table.