GT Students in Ms. Lewis’ Class
5th grade students practicing lines for the Shakespeare play Twelfth Night!
Important Upcoming Dates
- April 2nd – Late start -school starts at 11:30 (prek regular schedule)
- April 4th – Talent Show 6:30 @ Erie High School
- April 8th – 18th – CMAS testing for 3rd, 4th & 5th graders
- April 14th – PTO meeting @ 7:00 pm Highlands Library
- April 15 – 19th – District Art Show Public Viewing Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 20: 9:00 am to 2:00 p.m.
- April 17th – Artists’ Night Open House 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- April 28th – No School
- April 29th – Rockies Night – Choir Sings
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?
Music News
Dear Highlands Families!
Happy Spring to you all! I wanted to take a minute to send you a few updates from the Music Room so you know what is going on for the remainder of the school year!
TALENT SHOW! I am thrilled to announce that our Talent Show is scheduled for Friday, April 4th at 6:30 at Erie High School. Families are welcome to attend this event even if they do not have a child in the show.
ROCKIES GAME! Our 4th and 5th grade choir will be performing the National Anthem on the field at a Rockies game this Spring. Our date is Tuesday, April 29th at 6:40 vs. Atlanta. We would love to have a large crowd there to support our amazing Highlands choir! I have reserved a large number of tickets in the same section so that we can all sit together. Here is the link to purchase tickets. (Scroll down to find Highlands) https://www.mlb.com/rockies/tickets/specials/national-anthem
4th/5th GRADE CHOIR CONCERT! The spring performance for the 4th/5th grade choir is Thursday, May 1st at 6:30 at Highlands.
4th ANNUAL HIGHLANDS MUSIC FEST! We are continuing our tradition of an all-school outdoor concert again this year. All children in grades K-5 will be performing in the show. The show is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6th at 5:30…we have a rain date of Monday, May 12th. More info will be sent home after Spring Break but please get this important date on your calendars.
Please feel free to email me with any questions or concerns. Looking forward to a wonderful season of performances.
Warmly,
Jenn Ordway
ATTENDANCE
School attendance is the foundation to a successful family partnership that ensures the ongoing academic growth and advancement of your student.
Missing 10%, or 2 days a month, over the course of the school year, can affect a student’s academic success and make it harder to: gain early reading and math skills, build relationships and develop good attendance habits.
Please provide the school with a note from the doctor, orthodontist, dentist, therapist, or any appointment each time you go. This will ensure that your child’s attendance is documented and marked as Dr. excused rather than simply absent.
To report an absence please email Kate Trifiletti or call the front office at 303-702-8040.
We strive for students to have no more than 10 excused absences each school year. A student will be considered “chronically absent” if they have missed 10% or more of the days enrolled during the public school year, whether the absences are excused or unexcused. To report an absence please email Kate Trifiletti or call the front office at 303-702-8040.
As a reminder if your child is late and arriving after 9:05, you must sign your student in the front office.
Change of Address
Families who have moved and who currently have a student enrolled at Highlands Elementary should email Kate Trifiletti at [email protected] with updated address information and proof of address documentation such as a utility bill, valid rental/lease agreement, mortgage contract or bank statement.
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Hawk’s Nest News
Calling all sports enthusiasts! There is still time to sign up for the Skyhawks Sports Sampler. This skill based class will include two sessions each of Baseball, Basketball and Soccer. Class cost has been prorated to reflect participant start date.
Attention all creators and Inventors! If you like to tinker with things, then we have just the right club for you. Make a metal detector to identify conductors and insulators, build a circuit with a switch for your own mini shiner, construct a cool catapult, mix up your own ink and create art with a quill pen. These are just some of the examples of where the Invention lab might take you. Sign up Here
Deadline for Avs tickets is April 10th!
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