Upcoming Events
February 16th & 19th – No School
February 22nd – Sunshine Dental Clinic
March 1st – Hope and Gratitude Night in downtown Erie
March 6th – Late Start school begins @ 11:30 (prek normal schedule)
RECORDERS!!
Third and fourth grade students will be learning to play the recorder in music class this Spring. As a part of this unit, 3rd graders will be using the Quaver curriculum and 4th graders will be using the Recorder Karate program. School recorders are available for student use; however, it would be ideal if each student had his/her own recorder. Owning a recorder allows students to practice at home and teaches the very important skill of caring for an instrument.
I will be selling Peripole Angel recorders for $10.00. These recorders are made of high quality plastic and have a much better tone than those you can find at discount retailers.
If your child purchased one last year, please have him/her bring it to school after Spring Break. If you already have a recorder at home, please have your child bring it in so I can confirm that it is the same tuning we will be using in class.
If you would like to order a recorder, please go to https://stvrain.revtrak.net/Elementary-Schools-1180/A-K/highlands-elementary-school/rw-highlands-music/.
The link opens on 2/23 and closes on 3/3. If you need financial assistance to purchase a recorder for your child, please e-mail me at [email protected].
Thank you!
Jenn Ordway
Important Reminders:
*With the cold and wet weather, we want to remind parents that students should have proper gear to stay warm and dry. We are outside unless the weather is below 15 degrees or raining. Please send these items to school so your students have them available.
*The health office is in need of boys’ clothing for ages 8 and under. Any gently used shirts, pants, or athletic pants would be greatly appreciated. You can drop them off at the office anytime.
*All students need to be signed in at the office when they are late, 9:06 and after. This allows us to know that a parent is aware the child is late and documentation of when they arrived. Thank you for your support.
*After school pick up– Please make sure you are connecting with your child before drop off on how they are getting home. We understand emergencies occur so please call the office if that happens. However, families need to communicate with each other before the day begins when pick up plans change. 303-702-8040
*If you need to pick up your student early, please arrive 10 minutes early. We do not call students down to wait as this makes them miss instructional time.
*Cell phones (per parent handbook) -Student’s cell phones/smart watches must be turned off in the building and secured in their backpacks. The school will not be responsible for any loss of or damage to personal property.
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YEARBOOKS AND DEDICATION PAGES – AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW!
Our Highlands Elementary Yearbooks are on sale NOW!
- You can purchase yearbooks here for $25 per book from now until April 20th: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/…/YearbookStoreMain…
- You can purchase 5th Grade and Kindergarten Dedication Pages here from now until April 19th: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/welcome.asp?action=%2Fads%2Fpick%5Fad%2Easp?yearbook_id=57464&guid=AD00E8CA-9D45-4CFF-ACB6-00DEE456329F
The deadline to submit and purchase dedications is April 19th. The deadline to order yearbooks is April 20th. We will NOT order extra books so please make sure to order yours online by April 20th!
Dedications Specifications:
- 5th Grade dedications (Personal Ads): Please choose either a 1/2 page personal ad (8.5″x5.5″) for $40 or 1/4 page personal ad (4.25″x5.5″) for $20.
- Kindergarten dedication (Personal Ads): Please only choose 1/4 page personal ad (8.5″x5.5″) for $20. We will not accept 1/2 page ads for kindergarteners.
Upload photos to our yearbook by downloading the Entourage App, Login or Create an Account, and Find “Highlands Elementary PTO 2024” or use school code 57464.
The Yearbook cover contest is still running, as well. If your student would like to design a Yearbook cover, please have them give their drawing to their classroom teacher no later than February 2nd. The cover contest winner will receive a free yearbook
LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE A TEACHER
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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Spring Reading Challenge!
