Our co-op environment offers parents the opportunity to develop and grow with their child in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
What Parents Gain:
- Having direct input into how your child’s school operates
- Working directly in your child’s classroom
- Observing your child’s interactions with his or her peers
- Gaining the opportunity to observe and learn effective teaching techniques
- Developing an understanding of age-appropriate behavior and developmental milestones
- Networking with other parents in the school community
What Children Gain:
- Making a more comfortable transition from home to school
- Sharing school experiences with one’s own parent and other nurturing adults in the school community
- Experiencing an enhanced/extended curriculum due to greater adult/student ratio
- Developing effective communication skills and the ability and flexibility to interact with adults
Co-op parents’ responsibilities include:
- Helping in the classroom each month and providing a nutritious snack
- Selecting and performing a specific job from the “LPK Job Chart” or serving on the Executive Board
- Participating in fundraising activities, meeting an annual fundraising commitment of $250
- Attending all General Membership meetings
Our experience has shown that strong parent involvement and commitment to our program ensures a successful first-time educational experience for each child. At LPK, parents have direct input into all aspects of the school and share the responsibility for its day-to-day administration. Parents also share their talents and interests: our students have benefited from parents’ demonstrations on music, agriculture, beekeeping, and even yoga.
Lisbon Pre-Kindergarten 