Preschool & Lower School New Families

Welcome to Preschool and Lower School

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Michael Simpson
Head of Preschool and Lower School 
simpsonm@greenhill.org
(972) 628-5575

We are so happy your family is joining our community. The early childhood and elementary years are fun, fascinating, and friendly! We are excited to partner with you as we guide your child through these important years of social-emotional, academic, and personal development. We are charting a course for the future!

The Preschool and Lower School is a happy, joyful place where our students establish the foundation that will prepare them for their learning journey throughout their time at Greenhill.

Over the summer, we will be building important connections between students, families, and teachers. Our hope is that when your student arrives on campus full-time in August, they will see familiar faces and Greenhill will quickly feel like home.

Please watch for important communication from our Parents' Association, Greenhill, and the Preschool & Lower School over the summer.

Welcome! We can’t wait for the next school year to begin!

MICHAEL SIMPSON
HEAD OF PRESCHOOL AND LOWER SCHOOL 

We are so happy your family is joining our community. The early childhood and elementary years are fun, fascinating, and friendly! We are excited to partner with you as we guide your child through these important years of social-emotional, academic, and personal development. We are charting a course for the future!

The Preschool and Lower School is a happy, joyful place where our students establish the foundation that will prepare them for their learning journey throughout their time at Greenhill.

Over the summer, we will be building important connections between students, families, and teachers. Our hope is that when your student arrives on campus full-time in August, they will see familiar faces and Greenhill will quickly feel like home.

Please watch for important communication from our Parents' Association, Greenhill, and the Preschool & Lower School over the summer.

Welcome! We can’t wait for the next school year to begin!

simpsonm@greenhill.org
(972) 628-5575

Preparing for the School Year

Preschool/Lower School New Families Welcome and Orientation

Wednesday, August 20, 9:30 – 10:00 am, MPAC Rose Hall
The Preschool and Lower School New Families Welcome and Orientation is a program for parents/guardians, but it is okay to bring your student since you will be heading to the Open House afterwards. Preschool families will be contacted by their homeroom teacher on Friday, July 12, and Lower School teachers will contact new families in late July/early August to set up a home visit.
Preschool and Lower School Open House

Wednesday, August 20, 10:00 – 11:00 am
The Preschool and Lower School Open House is a come-and-go event with no formal programming. Parents/guardians and students are encouraged to visit their assigned classroom and co-curricular spaces to greet classmates and teachers. Lower School homeroom assignments for all students will be posted in MyGreenhill on August 18 by 4:00 pm.
New Family Reception

Thursday, August 14, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Marshall Family Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Parents and guardians are invited for an evening of community and connection and to learn more about Greenhill School. Click here to RSVP by August 5. Email Alina Salgado if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies we should be aware of.
Summer Reading Lists

Our librarians are excited to have you on campus next year! Every year, they curate a list of recommended summer reading books for each grade level. You can download the lists here: Prekindergarten and Kindergarten | Primer | First Grade | Second Grade | Third Grade | Fourth Grade
Health Information

Please help us provide the best care possible for your students by submitting your health information on time. Read below for important information and due dates.

Note: All your health tasks need to be completed or uploaded to MyGreenhill.

  • DUE MAY 1:
    • Complete the Health Conditions and Allergies form in the MyGreenhill portal.
    • Upload Immunizations Document into in the MyGreenhill portal. 
  • DUE JUNE 1:
MyGreenhill Portal Tasks

Please make sure to enter your child's Emergency Contact Information in their MyGreenhill profile on the Contact Card. This is due by Thursday, May 1.

One of the best ways to enhance safety and security is by knowing each other – the students, families, and employees – who comprise our community. To help facilitate greater connections between each member of the community, we ask that parents and guardians upload a photo into their MyGreenhill portal by Thursday, May 1.

Complete the Grandparent/Special Friend Information Form in the MyGreenhill portal. This is due by Thursday, May  1.
Upcoming Events
  • Monday, April 14 @ 6:30 pm: Understanding Youth Sports Through Hornet Sports Association (HSA) Forum (Recording available in MyGreenhill Portal on the Video Gallery tile.)
  • Wednesday, May 7 @ 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Rising Primer Families Social (Lower School building and playground)
  • Thursday, May 8 @ 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Rising First Grade Families Social (Lower School building and playground)
  • Wednesday, May 14 @ 5:30 – 6:30 pm: Preschool Social (Lower School playground)
  • Saturday, June 7 @ 9:00 – 10:00 am: Pre-K Playdate (Greenhill Library)
  • Saturday, June 7 @ 10:30 – 11:30 am: Kindergarten Playdate (Greenhill Adventure Room in Phillips Family Athletic Center)
  • Saturday, June 14 @ 10:00 – 11:30 am: Lower School Social (Greenhill Lower School Playground)
  • June – July: New Family Events throughout the Summer hosted by Greenhill School and the Parents’ Association
  • Thursday, August 14: New Families Reception
  • Wednesday, August 20: Preschool and Lower School Open House and Orientation
  • Thursday, August 21: First Day of Classes
Resources
Technology

At Greenhill, we have a 1:1 device program for students in prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Prekindergarten through second grade have access to classroom iPads. Third and fourth grade use laptops, which remain in the classroom. Because we want to ensure the devices our students use support learning in the classroom, the cost of classroom technology is incorporated into tuition.

 

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The Greenhill Experience

Founded in 1950, Greenhill School is the leading independent, coeducational day school in the greater Dallas area, serving 1,404 students in grades prekindergarten through 12. We embrace complexity, act with integrity, respect the power of difference, and excel in new ways.
 

The Greenhill Experience

Founded in 1950, Greenhill School is the leading independent, coeducational day school in the greater Dallas area, serving 1,404 students in grades prekindergarten through 12. We embrace complexity, act with integrity, respect the power of difference, and excel in new ways.
 

About Greenhill

Greenhill School provides a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum that integrates academic, artistic, athletic, and social service in a positive and open atmosphere. Students and faculty commit to working together for excellence and preparing students to thrive in a changing world.

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Campus Life

Greenhill lives out our mission by creating an inclusive community that welcomes students with open arms. At Greenhill, we cultivate the skills our students need to do their best work and then give them the power to use those skills in our many clubs and activities.

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Volunteering

Volunteers bring our campus to life and enrich the Greenhill experience for all our students. We will email our volunteer opportunities later this summer so make sure to watch your inbox for an announcement.

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Greenhill Fund

The Greenhill Fund is our top fundraising priority, and we ask every community member to give their best gift. Annual contributions play a crucial role, providing 5% of the school's operating budget, which encompasses faculty salaries, financial aid, arts, academics, and athletic programs.

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