Important Upcoming Dates

• April 28th – No School
• April 29th – Rockies Night – Choir Sings
• May 2nd – 5th Grade Field Day
• May 6th – Highlands Music Fest
• May 7th – Late Start
• May, 14th – Avalanche Field Day @ Highlands
• May 16th – Highlands All School Field Day

Come watch the Highlands Choir sing the National Anthem at the Rockies Game

Dear Families,

As we celebrate the 2024–2025 school year, we are excited to invite you to our End-of-Year Picnic! The picnic will take place on Thursday, May 22nd, from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM. During this time, classes will gather outside on the field in designated areas marked by large helium balloons for each grade level.

To help the day run smoothly, please review the following important details:

• Lunch Options: Students may bring a lunch from home or receive a hot lunch from the cafeteria. Please do not order food deliveries (e.g., DoorDash). We are unable to manage outside deliveries during the picnic as we want to focus our time and attention on supporting students and families throughout the event.
• Parent Attendance: While parent attendance is not required, we would absolutely LOVE to have you join us! If attending, please bring lunch for yourself and any siblings who may be accompanying you. Parents do not need to sign in at the front office and should head straight to the field to enjoy the picnic.
• After the Picnic: The event will end promptly at 12:45 PM. Students who are not being checked out will return to their classrooms and remain at school until dismissal at 3:30 PM.
• Early Checkout: Parents will have the option to check out their student(s). To check out, please be sure to sign out your student with their teacher at the beginning of the picnic. Once you have checked out your student, they are under your care for the remainder of the event.
• Pickup Plans: To ensure student safety and help us plan effectively, please indicate whether your child will be:

           a) Going home with you (please see our check out procedures above). 

           b) Going home with another family (see our check out procedures above). 

           c) Staying at school until regular dismissal time. 

• Medication Pickup – If you have medications that need to be picked up, Mrs Haid will be available to sign these out to you in the Exploratorium. 
• No Animals on Campus, please

Please complete the End-of-Year Picnic Form to share your plans with us. This will help us make the event safe and enjoyable for everyone.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school office or your child’s teacher.

Please note: Preschool families will receive a separate communication regarding their picnic schedule.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to celebrating with you!

Music News

UPDATES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM!

Our 4th Annual Highlands Music Fest is fast approaching!  All students in grades K-5 are performing in this fun event.  Please read the attached document for more info!

MUSIC UPDATES

Our amazing 4th and 5th grade choir is performing the National Anthem at a Rockies game on Tuesday, April 29th.  We’d love to have a large Highlands crowd there to cheer on our singers.  See above how to purchase tickets!

Avalanche Field Day

All School Field Day

Are you returning for the 25-26 school year?

In order for us to get a more accurate count for classes next year, we would like to know if your family is returning to Highlands for the 25-26 school year. You do not need to include current 5th graders who will be moving on to 6th grade. Please only fill out ONE per family!!

Are You Returning to Highlands in 2025-2026?

Read our student newspaper…

The 4th edition of Hawks News is here! Read all about it!

Hawks News Issue #4

Smooth Dismissal: Parent Responsibility for Consistent Pick-Up

Parent responsibility is key to maintaining pick-up consistency.  When students know where to go, who will pick them up, and what the backup plan is, they are better prepared for any situation. Sticking to a consistent established plan is crucial to minimizing confusion and stress.

To ensure a smooth and stress-free dismissal process, we kindly request that parents discuss end-of-day pick-up plans with their children daily. Students should know how they are getting home before coming to school.  Clear communication helps students feel more confident and calm, especially if there are any delays.

We understand that true emergencies can arise. In such cases, please call the front office at (303) 702 – 8040 as early as possible if there is a change in the pick-up plan.  We want to ensure that all emergency changes are communicated effectively and in a timely manner and appreciate your cooperation in this matter. 

Non-emergency changes should be kept to a minimum and communicated early in the day and no later than 3:00 pm.  We can not guarantee calls made after three will give the office enough time to communicate those changes with students and staff.

STEM NIGHT

Please join us at the Innovation Center on Tuesday, May 6 for our annual STEM Night!  We’ll have STEM activities, a Make and Take section, and content specific STEM events in each of our focus areas, which include:  Artificial Intelligence, Aerospace, Biosciences, Cybersecurity, Digital & Virtual Design, Entrepreneurship, Robotics, and Video Production.  In addition, we’ll have larger outdoor STEM opportunities, the Student Design Guild, and Cardboard Carnival Games!  Come to play from 4:30-6:30.  Want to be a part of the Student Design Guild and /or the Carnival Games?  Check out the attached flier to see how YOU can participate!

Thank you so much and we hope to see you there!

Kristen Brohm

Director of STEM Education

The Innovation Center @ St. Vrain Valley Schools

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There’s Still Time to Register for Innovation Center Summer Programming!
From outdoor adventures and creative design to coding, aeronautics, music innovation, and more—the Innovation Center’s summer programming offers something for every interest and age group. Open to students entering grades 1–12, these hands-on experiences spark curiosity, build new skills, and create lasting memories. Programs run throughout June and July at Timberline PK-8, Westview Middle, and Frederick High.

Learn more and register today.

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