Mrs. Dunford’s students each received a spider plant offspring from the same resilient mother plant, symbolizing our shared experiences and growth throughout the year. Just like the spider plants, we thrived together, drawing strength from our common roots while branching out into unique directions. As the school year starts to wrap up, these plants stand as living reminders of all the fun we’ve had, the bonds we’ve built, and that we are connected, no matter where our paths may lead.
We still need…
the following items for our next all school Design Challenge.
- Cardboard: From old boxes or packaging materials, it can be used to create the structural components of the container.
- Plastic Bottles: Empty and clean plastic bottles can be cut, reshaped, or used as structural elements.
- Newspaper: Can be crumpled and used for cushioning or as padding inside the container.
- Egg Cartons: Cut into sections, these can be used for creating compartments or providing additional cushioning.
- Paper Towel Rolls: Can be used as structural elements or as a buffer material inside the container.
- Bubble Wrap/Packing Material: For providing extra cushioning and protection to the egg.
- String or Twine: For tying components together securely.
- Rubber Bands: Can be used to create tension or as shock absorbers.
- Aluminum Foil: For creating a lightweight and reflective surface or for wrapping delicate areas.
- Plastic Bags: Can be used for padding or as a parachute design for a slower descent.
- Milk Jugs: Cut and reshaped to create durable structural components.
- Cotton Balls: For soft cushioning inside the container.
- Old Fabric or Clothing: Cut into strips or pieces to provide additional cushioning.
- Shoeboxes: Repurposed as the main structure for the container.
- Plastic Easter Eggs (for practice): Plastic eggs can be used for trial runs before attempting the final drop with the raw egg.
Upcoming Events
April 25th – Dine to Donate-Mod Pizza
April 26th – No School
May 1st – Late Start – school begins at 11:30 (pre-k normal schedule)
May 2nd – 4th and 5th Grade Spring Choir Concert
May 7th – Highlands Music Fest K-5 @ 5:30 west field
May 13th – PTO Meeting 7:00pm Highlands Library
May 17th – Volunteer Breakfast time TBD
May 20th – All School Field Day
May 23rd – Last Day of School-End of Year Picnic
Highlands Elementary National Anthem Flyer.pdf
HIGHLANDS MUSIC FEST
Our 3rd annual Highlands Music Fest is coming up on Tuesday May 7th. All Highlands students in kindergarten through 5th grade will be performing in this event. Please read the flyer below for all of the information on this fun event!
On April 25, 2024, join us at MOD Pizza located at 16818 Sheridan Pkwy, Suite 124, Broomfield, CO 80023 for a Dine to Donate Fundraising event.
You can participate in two ways:
- In-Person: Simply bring in the flyer to MOD Pizza. (You can screenshot a copy of the flyer shown here).
- Online: Order through the MOD app or website using the provided coupon code: MODGIVES25.
MOD Pizza will generously donate 25% of your bill to support the Highlands Elementary PTO! Let’s come together and make a difference for Highlands Elementary!
Absolutely, Positively, No Budget Brands!
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STEM NIGHT & STUDENT DESIGN GUILD
Hello and welcome to the 2024 Student Design Guild! On Tuesday, May 7 the Innovation Center is hosting a STEM Night for all SVVSD families and is geared toward students in preschool – 5th grade, although any age is welcome! At this event, we will have several great events for families!
- STEM Stations for children to explore- coding, building, making, creating and more
- The Mobile Lab introducing its newest program- Music Innovation
- Student Design Guild, a place for students to share and showcase their prototypes of solutions for problems they want to solve. See this flier for details, or to participate.
- Rosie, and her new cousin, Chaco, visit from the The Butterfly Pavilion
- Activities run by IC teachers and high school students in the STEM fields of aeronautics, robotics, drones, artificial intelligence, biosciences, entrepreneurship, video production, and cybersecurity.
SUMMER CAMPS
Are you looking for a safe and engaging K-5 summer learning experience for your child? If so, Super STEM is the answer! We’re searching for students who are risk-takers, thinkers, curious, persistent, and creative to come learn with us! Problem-solving, computational thinking, coding, robots and more! Check out the Innovation Center of SVVSD website for more information.