In our first week back from winter break, students have been working hard to get back into our PE routines, and have been playing a super fun game called Hungry Hungry Hippos! The game involves students laying on scooters and getting pushed by their teammates to go “chomp” up the food. All grade levels have participated in this activity and are having a blast!
Our next units will be Hockey (3rd, 4th, & 5th grades), and Rodeo Fun (K, 1st & 2nd grades).
Upcoming Events
January 15th – No school
January 19th – Someone Special Dance – 5:00-7:00
January 22nd – PTO Meeting 7:00pm
February 6th, 8th & 12th – Parent Teacher Conferences
February 6th, 8th & 12th – Book Fair in the Library 3:45-5:45
February 7th – Late Start school starts at 11:30 (prek regular schedule)
February 16th & 19th – No School
Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you well. As we start the second half of the school year, our Highlands team is excited about the learning that will take place in these final 5 months.
Our students have shown incredible growth, and I’m confident that the coming months will bring even more achievements. Your continued support is invaluable and our team looks forward to partnering with you this second half of the school year.
Stay tuned for exciting events and initiatives planned for the upcoming months. We’re excited for a year filled with growth, success, and memorable moments.
Sincerely,
Ryan Ball, Principal
School Attendance Matters
Regular attendance is one of the most important factors in determining academic success. Here are some tips to support your child’s regular attendance:
- Talk about the importance of regular attendance and about how your child feels about school.
- Build regular routines for bedtime and the morning.
- Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Ask a family member, neighbor or another parent for help.
- Seek support from school staff or community groups to help with transportation, health problems or other issues that may prevent your student from attending school.
- If your child is sick or needs to miss school, please contact Kate Trifiletti at 303 702 8040 or [email protected] to report the absence
Exemplary Attendance Awards:
In an effort to encourage student attendance we will be recognizing one student per class every month who is showing exemplary attendance. Awards for the month of January will be given out on Friday, February 2nd.
We understand that some absences are unavoidable due to health problems or other circumstances and we are here to help support you in ensuring that your student is successful in his/her attendance and continued academic achievement.
SOMEONE SPECIAL DANCE – DON’T FORGET TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE!
On Friday, January 19, 2024, the Highlands Elementary PTO is hosting our first “Someone Special Dance” at the school from 5-7 pm. Discounted pre-sale tickets for “special someone” guests are available to purchase online now at the link below and will also be available for purchase at full price at the door.
The pre-sale online tickets are $15 which includes the Highlands Elementary student plus their “someone special” and tickets are $10 for additional “special” guests such as another parent, grandparents, siblings, etc.
When you order tickets, please place your student’s name that the ticket is associated with in the “add a note for the seller” comment box at checkout so we can locate tickets easily at the event.
This year’s special Winter Wonderland event invites students in grades Pre-K through grade 5 to bring their favorite adult(s) to join in the festivities! The Someone Special Dance is similar to a mommy/son or daddy/daughter dance, but more inclusive where students may invite any guardian or guardians as their guest(s); parents, grandparents, etc.
We hope to see you there!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – SOMEONE SPECIAL DANCE
We are still looking for some additional volunteers to help set up and tear down for our Someone Special Dance and for some volunteers to help for an hour at concessions at the dance on January 19th. Thank you for volunteering your time for our students! Highlands Elementary PTO: Someone Special Dance Volunteers (signupgenius.com)
SOMEONE SPECIAL DANCE – PHOTOGRAPHER SESSIONS – SIGN UP
At the Someone Special Dance, there will be a professional photographer, Kelly Erin Photography, to take photos of this special night out!
Please sign up at the link below to schedule a 5-minute mini-session with the photographer while at the dance on January 19th from 5-7 pm. There is a $15 fee which includes one professionally edited photo that will be delivered digitally to you and 50% of that fee will be donated back to the Highlands Elementary PTO. Also, if you decide to purchase a Valentine’s mini-package with the photographer, which includes 20 edited photos for $150, you will receive your dance photo at no charge.
After you book your session, your payment, which reserves your session, can be sent via Venmo or Zelle. Details on how to pay will be in your session confirmation after you sign up.
Kelly Erin Photography (hbportal.co)
Sunshine Club of Longmont and Salud Family Health will be available at Highlands on February 22nd to provide preventive dental services for students. Children will have their teeth and gums checked for potential problems. The clinic will send home a written copy of the screening results with your child. Every child can receive dental services regardless of dental insurance or the ability to pay. Please see the attached permission form for more information. You will also receive a copy of this form in your weekly folders. All permission slips MUST be returned by Friday January 19th to opt-in. If you do not return the permission slip, we are assuming you are opting out. Contact our health clerk Christina Haid, if you have any questions. [email protected]
Click here for permission slip.
One teacher from each St. Vrain Valley School will receive the Teacher of the Year recognition for their school. Two other teachers from each school will be honored as Teacher of the Year finalists. The Teacher of the Year for each school will receive a financial gift. The recipients and finalists all receive a certificate of recognition during the Tribute to Teachers event on April 20, 2024. From the school Teacher of the Year honorees, a district wide Teacher of the Year and four finalists will be chosen.
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