• Welcome to Stix ECC Principal's Corner

    Nurturing Young Learners!

    Principal

     

    Dear Stix Families,

     

    Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year at Stix Early Childhood Center! It is with great joy and enthusiasm that I introduce myself as the principal of this exceptional school community. I am honored to step into this role after serving proudly as Assistant Principal at Stix for the past five years. Prior to that, I spent six wonderful years as a kindergarten teacher, which gave me a deep appreciation for early childhood education and the critical foundation it provides for lifelong learning.

     

    At Stix, we are committed to laying a strong foundation for every child’s academic, emotional, and social development. We believe in nurturing the whole child, recognizing that true success comes not only from academic achievement but also from a child’s confidence, creativity, well-being, and sense of belonging.

     

    We also believe that every child can succeed, and we strive to meet them where they are, supporting their growth at a pace and style that is right for them. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to provide high-quality instruction, loving guidance, and a safe, joyful environment where all students thrive.

     

    As your principal, my leadership is grounded in servant leadership, collaboration, and equity. I believe in the power of early education and the importance of strong partnerships between home and school. Together, we can ensure that every child receives the care, attention, and opportunities they need to reach their fullest potential.

     

    You can expect consistent communication, opportunities to be involved, and a welcoming school culture where your voice matters. Thank you for trusting us with your child’s early learning journey. I look forward to working alongside you to make the 2025–2026 school year a truly meaningful and successful one.

     

    First Day of School:  Monday, August 18, 2025

    Daily Attendance

    We need all students at school, every day, on time. It is extremely important that your child begins the day with his/her classroom teacher. Absences for vacations will not be considered as excused absences [SLPS] and as such will be handled according to the excessive absence policy P5118. Excessive absences and excessive late arrivals have negative effects on your child’s academic and social growth. Please work with us to ensure your child arrives on time, every day!

    School Uniform Policy

    The current student uniform policy for Stix is: shorts, pants, skirts, and jumpers in black, tan, or navy.

    Shirts with collars, no emblems (except for Stix emblems/logos), solid colors: white, red, blue, yellow, and green.  Stix wear (t-shirts) are always acceptable to wear – we hope to have a “Stix Wear Sale” sometime in the fall. If purchasing uniform items for your child is financially challenging, please contact your child’s teacher or our Family and Community Specialist at 533-0874 for help.


    Student Arrivals

    Arrival time starts at 9:00 am. If you are bringing your child to school, you will need to follow the directions from the staff, who are stationed on the parking lot to direct all cars in the proper direction. We try our best to keep traffic flowing on Tower Grove and the parking lot.

    Please adhere to the ‘No Left Turn’ when leaving our parking lot. Making only a right turn also helps with traffic flow.

     

    Student Dismissal

    If you need to change your child’s transportation on any given day, you will need to communicate the change to your child’s teacher in advance and also contact the front office. We do not take transportation changes from children.  Please call the front office before 3 pm (314-533-0874). We must have changes by 3 pm in order to ensure the safety of all children and that all staff are made aware of the changes. In order to ensure a safe and orderly dismissal, we cannot make changes after 3 pm.

     

    Cell Phones

    We are requesting that parents DO NOT USE cell phones while driving in the parking lot or while on the school premises. Thank you for respecting the environment we are striving to establish in our school. Children should not bring cell phones to school.

     

    No Soda or Chips for Lunch!

    Together with the district, we are trying to help establish healthy eating habits for our children.  Breakfasts and lunches are well-rounded meals that include vegetables and fruits.  If your child receives a school lunch, please do not send additional foods such as chips, fruit drinks, or soda.  If you pack your child’s lunch, please do not include large bags of chips or any kind of soda.  

       

    Rebbecca Henderson, Ed.S

    Principal

    Stix ECC

    Office:  (314) 533-0874

    Fax:  (314) 244-1909

    Rebbecca.Henderson@slps.org