Dear Lower Primary School (LPS) Families,
Welcome to Lower Primary and HKIS! We are delighted that you and your child have joined our Lower Primary community. In the days and months ahead, I hope you will come to see that we are a caring learning community that believes in creating an environment that stimulates and enriches the growth, potential and development of each child.
How exciting that we have the unique experience of being new together this year as I begin my role as Lower Primary Principal! I hope to find many opportunities to meet you and share my passion for early childhood education and school life. I am honored to join a community of educators dedicated to connection, collaboration, and constant learning. I know you will quickly see and feel how your child is valued and celebrated by our talented teachers. While transitions can be challenging, we the dynamic Lower Primary administrative team wishes to extend our assistance in any way to support you and your family. We have a school counselor at each grade level and learning coaches to help support you in our academic approach and social emotional development of students. At any time, you are more than welcome to contact the Lower Primary's Associate Principals, Ms. Andrea Strutin and Ms. Gayle Renken, or me should you have any questions at lpsadminoffice@hkis.edu.hk.
Our Parent Handbook is an incredibly important resource for you as parents. In it you will find information about our philosophies, approach to learning and policies around attendance, the bus, toys & SMART watches, celebrating birthdays at school and more! We kindly ask that you take the time to peruse this document to familiarize yourself with the LPS expectations.
We encourage you to get involved with community groups such as the Booster Club, Parent Faculty Organization, and Advancement. They all work together to create a community and to support the educational experience of your child at Lower Primary.
Finally, a very warm welcome to you – whether you are returning to HKIS or joining us for the first time, we’re delighted to have you as part of our community.
Yours sincerely,
Elizabeth Elizardi
Lower Primary Principal
Hong Kong International School