Reminder that Thursday 12/15 is Polar Express day!
Code can be found almost everywhere we look. Smart devices, stop lights, microwaves, and other technology we rely on requires code to run properly. Think of code as the language of a computer! As part of a collaboration between the Music and Media Specialists, students at Highland Elementary learned about coding through a series of activities during the Hour of Code event. They selected a task and placed "blocks" of code in order to accomplish it. Some tasks require math skills, some connect to science, others music and art, but all require problem-solving and creativity to complete. Try it yourself!
https://code.org/hourofcode/overview #HourofCode #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Tuesday is Cabin day! Wear your favorite flannel or plaid. #HighlandSpiritWeek
Congratulations to our 5th grade students for completing their DARE program. Students were recognized today during the ceremony. Thanks to Officer Gonzalez for his help in teaching the DARE curriculum to our students.
Highland Spirit Week begins this week! Dress like your favorite character from the Grinch on Monday 12/12.
Please see the information below about Highland's annual Giving Tree. Click the link to sign up to donate items. We appreciate your help and generosity. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45ABAA2BA6FBC25-highland
Hello Highland Families! Please join us for Highland's Holiday Lights Around the World. This year we will be hosting this floating event from 4:30-6:30pm on Thursday, December 15th. During this time we will be showcasing student work, enjoying a performance by the Highland High Notes Chorus, and will listen to holiday stories told by some very special guests. We hope you will join us on this special evening!
We hope you’ll join us this afternoon for our first ever Crumbl Fundraiser!
Flavors of the Week:
Sea Salt Toffee
Peanut Butter Brittle
Molten Lava
Pecan Pie
Orange Roll
Classic Pink Sugar
Students are off and shopping during the Winter Market!
A little sneak peek to next week's "Highland Holiday Lights Around the World". This event takes place Thursday evening, December 15th.
HUGE congratulations to our Teacher of the Year Ms. Anita Choim and Classified Employee of the Year Ms. Pamela Deleon!
The Highland High Notes had the opportunity to perform Friday night at Christmas in the Park in Elon. Way to go Hawks!
Highland families: please see the message from our PTA regarding the teacher and staff luncheon coming up. We appreciate your help.
We NEED your help w/ our Winter Market during the week of December 5-9.
Please help our student shoppers as they choose gifts for their friends & family!
We appreciate your time and consideration.
Thank you,
Highland PTA
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0945a4aa29a57-winter1
Enjoy the break with family and friends.
Today, first graders at Highland Elementary learned about the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. We read the book "Balloons Over Broadway" that taught us about the first parade in 1924, brought to us by Tony Sarg. We then made our own balloons and paraded around the school!
It is time for Highland's annual Giving Tree! Any families that may have food, clothing, or other need requests can reach out to the School Social worker, Mr. Nienstedt, by November 30th. For those who are interested in supporting families in need, we will be creating a sign-up genius that will be sent out December 2nd. You can contact Mr. Nienstedt by calling the school and asking for the social worker, or by dialing extension 31212 when prompted.
Congratulations to our Student Council Representatives!
PTA's Texas Roadhouse fundraiser ends tomorrow (Friday, Nov 18th). Please have your child return their order forms first thing in the morning. Paper packets are for cash/check orders and the following link can be used for credit cards: bit.ly/3TKRjso
Student Council election assembly was held today. 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students got to cast their ballot for student representatives. Stay tuned for the election results!
