Hawk News 8.2.24

August 2, 2024 We hope everyone enjoyed the summer and is ready for the upcoming school year ahead. As we approach the start of the school year, we want to ensure everyone is well-prepared and informed. Please review the following key updates and policies: Important Information: We appreciate your attention to these details. Below you […]

Hawk News 5.23.24

Dear Parents, As the school year wraps up, I wanted to take a moment to look back on all the great moments and achievements we’ve shared. It’s been a year full of learning, fun, and community, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Highlands students continue to grow academically. The end-of-year iReady scores are […]

Hawk News 5.17.24

To Our Amazing PTO, I just wanted to say a big thank you for everything you do. Your support really makes a difference in our school. From helping out with events to providing much-needed resources, you always come through for us. We really appreciate all your hard work and dedication. Thanks for being such an […]

Hawk News 5.10.24

Miss Boyd’s class went to Old Mill Park last Friday for Pioneer Days! The students got to step back in time to the 1860s and learn how settlers in the St. Vrain Valley lived, worked, and played. They got to play with tops and chalkboards, beat rugs, and even got to try out doing laundry! […]

Hawk News 4.25.24

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 […]

Hawk News 4.12.24

First graders enjoyed a special visit from local horticulturalists from the Town of Erie Forester & Tree Board. Students planted catalpa seeds while learning about the plant life cycle. After reading “Arbor Day Square” & “How a Seed Grows” students had fun creating their informational text on the Book Creator app. Ms. Esinhart’s class was eager to use keyboards to […]

Hawk News 3.29.24

Students Earn PBIS awards today! And Attendance Awards! Upcoming Events April 3rd – Late Start – school begins at 11:30 (pre-k normal schedule) April 8th – PTO Meeting 7:00pm Highlands Library April 9th-25th – CMAS testing and make up testing window April 26th – No School April 24th – 4th-5th Grade Choir sings at the […]

Hawk News 3.8.24

What is going on in art? Dragons, dragonflies and snails, oh my! Dragons 3rd, 4th and 5th grade Dragonflies kinder and 1st Snails 2nd grade Upcoming Events March 11th – PTO meeting @ 7:00 pm March 18th-22nd – Spring Break Please take the time to read the below information regarding immunizations from the Colorado Department […]

Hawk News Special Edition

We have several items and activities to let you know about. Please take a moment to go over this newsletter so you have the most current information! Thank you 🙂 THIS FRIDAY 3/1 our students have earned a Hawk Reward and may wear a hat to school!(appropriate size, please) Way to go Hawks!!!!! LATE START: […]

Hawk News 2.23.24

February is “Kindness Month” at Highlands and one of my favorite times of year.  In 2nd grade we have been working hard to spread kindness to each other and to others in our school community.  We have been working to complete Ms. Peterson’s “29 Days of Kindness Challenge” by doing kind things at school and at […]

Hawk News 2.15.24

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.  […]

Hawk News 2.9.24

Dear Parents, I hope this message finds you well. We are delighted to share some exciting news from our recent final spelling bee round. It is with great pleasure that we announce Zeke Peckman as the Highlands champion! Please join us in extending heartfelt congratulations to Zeke for his outstanding achievement. Zeke’s dedication, hard work, […]

Hawk News 1.26.24

In the library, I have been reading a fantastic book called “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown. This book is filled with adventure and has captivated the imaginations of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. We are also learning a bit about AI and Machine Learning. Ask your student about it! Mark your calendars because […]

Hawk News 1.12.24

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 […]

Hawk News 12.21.23

We will see you back at Highlands on January 8, 2024! Upcoming Events December 22nd-January 5th: Winter Break No late start in January Quick Links

Hawk News 12.15.23

Students preparing to draw in art this week! So cute!!! Upcoming Events December 1st-15th: Kindergarten Registration, Open Enrollment and Prek pre-registration begin December 4th – 20th: Fleece Blanket Drive December 18th-21st: Spirit Week – Monday-wear your favorite color: Tuesday-wear favorite holiday socks: Wednesday-wear flannel: Thursday-wear an ugly sweater! December 22nd-January 5th: Winter Break No late […]

You are invited!

Join us for a night of creativity and music at our Symphony of Learning event! Students have crafted their own musical instruments in a design thinking challenge, and we invite you to an open house viewing on December 12th from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.  Plan on attending anytime that works for your family between […]

Hawk News 12.1.23

Using the Socratic Seminar method, students in Mrs. Warren’s class dove into expressing opinions respectfully while backing them up with solid evidence. Witnessing the students engage in thoughtful discussions, actively listening to each other, and respectfully presenting their viewpoints was truly inspiring! This method not only fosters critical thinking but also lays a solid foundation […]

Registration Information

-Starts tomorrow at 6:00 AM December 1st Please pass this along to any friends or neighbors that may have incoming students in preschool and kindergarten or students moving on to middle school next year. Preschool Pre-Registration:  2024-2025 Fall Preschool Pre-Registration Begins December 1st To better serve you and to support a more timely student preschool […]

Highlands Updates 11.17.23

Innovation Center Welcomes Community to PK-5 STEM Open House on Dec. 6As part of Computer Science Education Week, St. Vrain PK-5 elementary families are invited to explore STEM at the Innovation Center’s Open House & STEM Night. The event will take place on Wednesday, December 6 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Innovation Center. Students will […]

Registration Information-December 1st

Preschool Pre-Registration:  2024-2025 Fall Preschool Pre-Registration Begins December 1st To better serve you and to support a more timely student preschool placement, St. Vrain’s Department of Early Childhood Education is offering families the opportunity to complete the district’s online pre-registration process prior to the state’s Universal Preschool (UPK) application. Families that pre-register in December will […]

Hawks News 11.3.23

First graders had some Halloween-themed math fun this week with our first Math Mystery! Someone stole some tricking treats and it was up to us to use our math and decoding skills to solve 5 clues and determine the culprit! We had to put numbers in order, count, add, and subtract to solve the mystery! […]

Hawks News 10.20.23

Counseling Classroom lessons have been in full swing at Highlands! Each classroom sees Ms. Peterson once per month with lessons tailored to the needs of their grade levels! Below is what each grade level has been learning so far this year!  – Kindergarteners have been exploring emotions and in October they focused on things that […]