Early Childhood

 Petite Pioneer Kits are our gift to infants birth to six months residing in our school district. It's our way of welcoming them into the L-S family.

Sign up here to receive a Petite Pioneer Kit

Join us for Fall and Spring playdates in the park! Each playdate will include an activity for you and your child to do (ex. nature/park scavenger hunt), an opportunity to meet other families within our District, and a free book from our gently-used book baskets.

Where? Jaycee Park, Strasburg
When? Tuesdays from 10-11 a.m.
September 28-October 26, 2021, and April 5-May 24, 2022.
Who? Children from birth to age five residing in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District

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What is it? Plant the Seed of Learning sessions are for families and their children ages birth through two. Grow the Seed of Learning sessions are for families and their children ages two to four. Held at Wellspan both Keystone Villa, Ephrata and Women & Babies Hospital, Lancaster, these sessions are a collaboration among local hospitals, school districts, and community partners. Sessions are free, but pre-registration is required.
www.planttheseedoflearning.org

Why? Quality early learning requires the commitment of families, teachers and the community in order for children to reach their potential as they are set on the path to success in school and life.

Both Plant the Seed and Grow the Seed programs are being held virtually during the 2021-2022 school year. Please visit the Plant the Seed of Learning website for more information.

What is it? Pre-K Pals Transition Events are seasonal events for future kindergarteners and their parents/guardians. These sessions offer your soon-to-be kindergartener a chance to visit our school, meet a few of the staff members and participate in fun kindergarten readiness activities. Refreshments and goodie bags will be provided. All events take place at Lampeter Elementary School.

Why? Family engagement and collaboration with the local school district are crucial in preparing your children for kindergarten.

Pre-K Transition events are provided at no cost but pre-registration is required. Events begin at 6 p.m. and are open to four and five-year-olds residing in the Lampeter-Strasburg School District who will be eligible for kindergarten during the 2022-2023 school year. Register Here