Upcoming Events
- August 31: DQ fund raiser 3:00-10:00
- September 4: No school-Labor Day
- September 5: Individual Picture Day
- September 6: Late Start – k-5 only, school begins @ 11:30
- September 11: PTO General Meeting @ 7:00 pm
- September 21: Fun Run
Dear Parents/Guardians
Welcome Highlands’ Families, to the start of a brand new school year. We are overjoyed to have you join us as we kick off the new school year.
The first week of school has been an absolute delight. Our incredible team of teachers and staff members have been working enthusiastically to make this transition into the school year as smooth as possible for both students and parents.
We understand the importance of a strong partnership between school and home, and we encourage parents to join us on this journey. Be sure to attend our parent-teacher meetings, participate in school events, and keep an open line of communication with your child’s teacher. Your involvement truly makes a difference in your child’s educational experience. Our website homepage gives you important calendar dates or check out our PTO website or Facebook page for additional information.
Here’s to a year full of wonder, exploration, and boundless learning possibilities!
Highlands News!
Reminder: Korri (Winka) Anderson, no longer works in the office. She is our new community school manager and is busy working away with before and after school care. Please make sure you contact Kate Trifiletti ( [email protected]) for registration or attendance questions. Other office inquiries such as Infinite Campus, calendar activities, or other general questions can go to Michele Keener ([email protected]) or Kate. Thank you for updating your contacts.
Gifted and Talented Referrals
Each year, schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic areas and may, therefore, qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually perform at least two years above grade level in their strength area(s), and they require additional academic challenges in order to support their continued educational growth and progress. In addition, they usually demonstrate characteristics of unique creativity and high motivation in their strength areas.
Referrals are open through the month of September and will close on the last day of the month. Referrals after that date will be addressed on a case by case basis. Completing a referral guarantees a review of the student’s profile to determine if testing is recommended for the student. The process for identification requires a body of evidence and often takes place throughout the school year.
The process takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
*Please note that all 2nd graders will go through a screening process this fall, and will not require you to submit a referral. More information will be sent home in September.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you,
JoLene Lewis
Literacy & GT Teacher, Highlands Elementary School
Link to the Referral Form: https://forms.gle/ZMqtoyffM2d7Sxoo8 OR use the QR code below
The LTP Student iPad Insurance window for the 2023-2024 school year opens August 1st and closes on September 15th.
Parents who wish to join the insurance pool for this year will need to make at least a partial payment within this window. The fee is $25.00 for the school year.
This insurance fee will be added for every eligible student K-12 on August 1st. Please note that any student with an unpaid balance for iPad insurance from the previous year will not be eligible to join the pool this year until they pay off the previous year’s balance.
The iPad insurance fee will be reduced or waived for students eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the federal poverty income guidelines and homeless students as defined by McKinney-Vento.Read more about the LTP Student iPad Insurance Program
Leadership St Vrain – Leadership St. Vrain is a program designed to provide parents and other community members the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of our district’s mission, operations and strategic priorities. The program is especially beneficial for those who want to obtain a foundation in district operations and governance and become more active participants in St. Vrain Valley Schools. Click here for more information and application.