June,  2006

Dear Parents/Guardian:

It  is  hard to believe,  but  our school year  will  be drawing to a close.     I  would like to thank everyone for all of your support and  interest in our school this year.    It has been a very productive and enjoyable year.    We have great students,  parents,  and  staff members at our school.   

I have enjoyed my three years here at  Highland.   As many of you know I will be retiring at the end of the school year completing 36 years in public education:   26 years in Orchard Park and  10 years here at  Lake Shore.    I  would like to thank all of our parents for their interest in  Highland,  their support of  our programs and staff and for their cooperation and participation throughout these years.     The students at  Highland are # 1  in the district.      I wish them all the best.

There are several important events planned for the month including:

• June 1               Fourth Grade trip to  Old Fort Niagara  (All Day)
• June 6-7-8         All fifth grades to  Camp Seven Hills in  Holland,  NY
• June 7               Third Grade trip to  Penn Dixie Site   9:30-11:00 a.m.                 
• June 8               Third Grade  Pen Pal Picnic at  Evangola  Park  
• June 16              All  School Picnic  (sponsored by  Highland  PTG)
• June 19              Kindergarten Celebrations in the K- classrooms   P.M.
• June 20              Awards  Assembly   1:30  p.m.    (Grades  4-5-6)
• June 21              Last day for students   (Dismissal  at   NOON)

Our fourth,  fifth, and sixth  grade  awards program will take place on  June  20 at  1:30 p.m.   Any student who will be receiving a  special recognition award will be honored at that time.    Teachers will notify parents of  students who will be  receiving  such awards.

Please be sure that all library books have been returned.    Report cards will not be issued to a student who has outstanding library books or fines.     Report cards will be sent home with students on the last day of  school.     The final day of  school  will be   WEDNESDAY,   JUNE  21st.     STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED AT NOON. On behalf of  the  staff  of  the  Highland  Elementary  School,   we wish everyone  a  healthy,  happy,  and  enjoyable  Summer.        School will resume on  Tuesday,  September 5th.     Have  a  great  summer everyone! 

Sincerely,

Robbin D. List

Highland  Elementary  School  Principal