A little bucketfilling for the week! In our September 2019 newsletter, we will be sharing some of the results of our 2019 parent survey. At the end of that survey, parents had an opportunity to tell us what they think the best part of WHPS is. Here is a full list of parent responses (including a few teacher shout-outs). We appreciate the positive feedback as well as some of your suggestions for making WHPS even better in the future. Stay tuned for more information in this month's newsletter.

The best part about WHPS is...

• The staff and teachers
• Overall student development
• It’s unique ability to create such a wholesome feeling environment for my child
• The attention given to our son has been fantastic for his growth and development.
• The social emotional learning, the teachers, and the fact that the faculty is always trying to improve. The desire to have cultural diversity in the education is something I appreciate.
• The community and self-esteem that it fosters amongst the students. My child is incredibly connected (as are we) and comfortable. She truly feels comfortable exploring the campus and has a sense of ownership and pride at the school.
• I love the program as well as the community and we view academic rigor as extremely important so we chose this great school for all these reasons . The campus is unlike any other I fell it’s very special.
• The teachers are responsible and staff are very nice.
• Location, Teachers and campus / barnyard + activities
• Great school
• Nut-free campus
• Project-based learning
• Low student-teacher ratio.
• The entire staff is amazing and always accommodating. The curriculum is top notch and Their attention to the safety of our children both emotionally and physically is excellent.
• This is the best school my son has ever attended we are so sad it does not continue into middle school. Leaving there next year will be tough on our family as we love it there so very much.
• Teachers and creativity in their lessons
• The wonderful atmosphere that nurtures independence and responsibility.
• The teachers and administration. They are incredible.
• The staff and teachers are always engaged and kind.
• The sense of community that comes from the teachers, staff and parents.
• My daughter loves it.
• The teachers! We love Ms. Valerie & Ms. Judith.
• The environment, the staff. I feel confident sending my child to school each day, knowing she will get the attention and nurturing she needs to continue to grow.
• The administrative staff and teachers.
• Community and teachers
• Community
• Warm community
• Amazing activities
• Nurture and love that my child gets from teachers/staff
• My son had grown, learned so much and made lifetime long friends. We cannot wait for our daughter to start next fall.
• Warmth, campus, community feeling & energetic staff
• The people that work there
• The teachers and community
• Caring teachers, good discipline, beautiful campus, and library.
• Community
• Teachers and the type of education my child received
• Faculty
• Teachers, community
• The teachers! The barnyard and other play areas including the oak tree were key for us! My daughter loves being outside and this was a HUGE reason we loved WHPS.
• Staff is very attentive and take time with the children, the diversity in learning opportunities.
• The teachers and staff! I feel like we hit the jackpot with Ms. Maryam & Ms. Ellen, Ms. Kirsten, and now Ms. Annette & Ms. Cindy and Ms. Tanya & Ms. Nicole. They are all extraordinary teachers and I can't sing their praises enough for the ways that they've cared for, nurtured and educated my boys. Mr. Matthew, Ms. Lidia and the additional support staff are also wonderful, as are the preschool directors Ms. Christine & Ms. Tracy. All are positive, enthusiastic and kind.
• The other best thing is WHPS' schedule. It has been extremely convenient to have full-day preschool that is mostly open year-round.
• I think school did an amazing job helping with socializing, sharing and playing with other kids.
• Our daughter loves the teachers, campus, and the curriculum.
• Environment
• Safe and caring education
• How much fun our child has at school and the amount of growth we've seen in her development.
• The love and patience from the teachers
• The location
• The campus and teachers. All of the teachers are so wonderful with the children and are real people that really take the time to adhere to the children’s needs and personalities. The campus is gorgeous with large size classrooms and many different outdoor areas. I appreciate all the constant updates. Grass, floors, fences, windows...everything makes for a special environment
• Preschool is not just a daycare, but rather a strong building block for future education.
• The teachers and staff and the space.
• The nurturing from the faculty is number one. My children feel confident because they are supported but encouraged to make decisions for themselves. We cannot express how much this means to us, as parents. It’s the most incredible thing to witness your children thriving! Thank you endlessly from the bottom of our hearts! We also love and adore the parents and the community of WHPS families. They genuinely care for one another.
• Teachers, and faculty, and involvement in the community
• The way they nurture their students
• The community atmosphere and the awareness of the children from the faculty
• The teachers. Ms Tracy, Ms. Christine, Syra and Traci are WONDERFUL!
• The staff and teachers! It is obvious how much they care about the school, children, and curriculum.
• The staff and teachers are all amazing. Such a wonderful environment.
• The teachers and barn yard.
• The campus, the nurturing and safe learning environment.
• Love the staff and environment.
• Ms. Kirsten in Room 7!!!
• The amazing teachers, beautiful campus, and all of the enrichment/extracurricular activities.
• The wonderful community amongst students that fosters friendships, boosts self-esteem, and makes children happy.
• Program was #1 but we definitely fell in love with the campus & outdoor spaces!
• Staff, campus (beauty, safety, play, barnyard etc), and child-led (and academic) learning!
• I love the campus and barnyard. The teachers and staff are awesome.
• The focus on teaching the kids to be leaders in everything. It is just outstanding.
• The teachers and faculty!
• The staff.
• It’s well balanced with academics and social activities.
• Level of education and sense of community
• Caring and nurturing environment. I know my child is safe and getting a great educational foundation.
• The teachers
• It's not just a school, it's a community and my child is thriving. Everyone is so nice, which is wonderful. My kid loves to go to school and hates to leave. Thank you WHPS :)
• Values and leadership.
• Teachers, directors, outdoor campus
• The teachers and staff.
• Barnyard! Campus! Teachers!
• The campus, teachers/administration, and general philosophy
• EVERYTHING
• The school environment & teacher
• The community and barnyard
• The students, the staff, the warm and welcoming, wholesome and nurturing environment.
• The teaching methods used with the kids. My son loves math, loves science and enjoys social studies because of the way it is taught.
• It offers a program that is unique and progressive for learning. They teach to a child's ability not the lowest ability in the class. They also offer a small kind nurturing environment for children to grow and learn in.
• I love the atmosphere at WHPS. Love the level of attention our daughter receives as well as the open communication among teachers and staff.
• The teachers and the campus!! Fabulous!
• Strong community
• Teachers and pedagogy
• My child enjoyed the social aspect of the school and it was priced fairly
• Social skills and play oriented. And the campus
• Teachers and leaders
• Sense of community and balance of academic preparation and creative, hands-on learning. Really loved the Reggio-based program.
• My daughter is so happy there. She loves her teacher and her friends and has made incredibly progress this year.
• The wonderful teachers and staff. I always feel like my child is learning so much and is well taken care of.
• The teachers
• Great teachers and small classroom size. Nice campus.
• The education and community.
• Community and love of children
• My kid loves it. Feels safe, secure, and happy.
• The staff
• The environment. Barnyard is beautiful and well kept. Oak tree and grounds are very serene. I trust my child is in good hands and I feel secure that my child is in a safe space and is well cared for.
• The care for each child
• The Responsive Classroom, individualized learning, class size, social / emotional approach.
• All faculty and staff seem to care more about my son's well being than making money, moving on to the next kid, etc.
• They treat kids like their own kids.
• It’s a supportive and fair environment for my child to learn and grow.
• My child is happy and looks forward to going to school every day.
• It has variety ways of learning
• This school has been incredible in fostering leadership in my daughter. It is what I will miss most about having to leave.
• My kids are happy because their teachers love them and provide a variety of learning and playing opportunities
• The fact that they allow students to work at their own level regardless of grade/age.
• Friendly and approachable administration/teachers and the programs are effective and often creative.
• Ms Dexter and teachers (Coach, Ms Maxie etc)
• The relationships with other families.
• Loved Madelyn and Batool so much. Amazing teachers who cared so much.
• The teachers with both my children have gone above and beyond in nurturing them and guiding them with academics and social-emotional needs.
• Mrs Gottlieb and Mrs Baker were extremely helpful. They always kept me informed of my daughters progress as well as helped me find ways to better manage difficult situations.
• Love the bonds both of my girls have with everyone at WHPS.
• We’ve really enjoyed the community we found here at Whps
• LOVE the leadership program...
• I can’t express enough how much I appreciate the opportunities for parent involvement. We were looking for a school with opportunity for parent involvement, and we are incredibly dedicated to it at WHPS and so, so, so very appreciative of all that the school does to encourage and facilitate that.
• Outdoor space, quality of teaching, Admin runs a tight ship!
• The barnyard! The community, the caring staff, the campus, the curriculum. Everything! :)
• I've met my very best friends at this school!
• The innovation, creativity, rigor, support, and commitment to giving the kids the best.