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Highland Happenings
The Home/School Connection – October 2006
PTG News
*Well, we made it through the first month of the new school year and things just keep getting better at Highland. Thank you to Mrs. Dawn Mirand for all the support she has given to the PTG. Again, we are grateful to have you as part of our team.
*Our Open House and Book Fair was a huge success this year! Thanks to all the parents and students that attended. Your support helped to make it so successful!
*Special thanks to all of our great volunteers for the book fair, picture day and our fundraiser!
Fall Fundraiser News
Please Help The PTG Raise Money For Highland
*Please keep in mind that the fall fundraiser ends on Wednesday, October 11th. Distribution will take place on Thursday, November 9th from 2:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the gym/all purpose room.
*If you would like to help with distribution, contact Kathy Mecca @ 627-4154.
*Donations are always accepted if you do not wish to participate in our fundraisers. Checks can be made payable to: Highland PTG.*Thank you for your continued support!
Box Tops/Campbell’s Labels
*Remember to save your box tops/Campbell’s labels. Details on class competition and prizes are coming soon! Start saving to win. *Collections of these items are accepted throughout the entire school year.*Each month an example of the eligible products will be provided. A full list of eligible products is posted on the PTG Bulletin Board.
| Campbell Label Products |
Box Top Products |
| Campbell Soups (10 oz. size) – UPC code |
Ziploc Freezer Bags |
| V8, V8 Splash, V8 Fusion – (all sizes) - Lid |
Kleenex Facial Tissue |
| Goldfish Crackers – (all sizes) – UPC code |
Chex Mix Snack Mix |
| Swanson Broth – (all sizes) – UPC code |
Hamburger Helper (all sizes) |
| Prego Sauces – (all sizes) – Lid |
Yoplait Trix Yogurt |
PTG Meeting
*Our next PTG meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. Topics of discussion will include: Holiday Fest, Fall Fundraiser, Ideas for Spring Fundraiser, Book night, Spring Fun Evening/Day. Hope Thompson from the Community Action Organization, Angola Youth Center, will speak at 7:30 to describe the after school NURTURE Academy for students in grades 3-8.
* Thank you to all who attended our September meeting. Your support and participation are appreciated.
IMPORTANT DATESOctober 4th …………. Parent Breakfast With The Principal, 8:45=9:45
October 5th …………. Book Exchange From 9:00 – 12:00 in the Library
October 6th …………. Emergency Dismissal Drill – dismissal at 3:00
October 9th …………. Columbus Day – No School!
October 11th …………Fall Fundraiser Ends
October 11th …………Fire Prevention Assembly For Students
October 12th …………Highland Bus Driver and Bus AideBreakfast
October 16th – 18th …. Bus Safety Assemblies for students by grade
October 19th …………Student Breakfast With The Principal for Stars
October 31st …………Halloween Parade – 2:30
Parents & Siblings Invited – Details coming soon!
Principal’s Message
“Continuity gives us roots, change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights!”
A favorite quote from Pauline R. Kezer
Fall is such an exciting time, filled with many changes that a new season brings. If we study nature closely, we can learn many things about adapting to change. New routines have been established and the children and staff are settling in at Highland, making many meaningful connections. It’s been a fine new beginning as the staff & I strive to provide a safe, nurturing and learning-filled environment for our kids.
I am so impressed by the talented parents we have at Highland! The parent volunteers and participation in classrooms have proved to be an excellent learning partnership. The students, teachers and I have enjoyed the presentations and demonstrations in individual classrooms that you are providing. What a wonderful way to get involved and share at our school. Kudos to our parent volunteers!
I appreciate the wonderful support and feedback about the arrival/dismissal procedures. It is indeed providing a safe and efficient beginning and ending of each school day for kids. If you need to assist your child in bringing items into the building, there are a number of options for you! *You can drop the items off at the office to be delivered to the classroom, *you can make arrangements with the classroom teacher at least a day ahead of time for drop off at the classroom, *or there are many adult and student patrol helpers along the way to assist. Your cooperation is so appreciated!
Remember having lunch is just one of many ways to become involved at Highland.
The “Volunteer Opportunities” chart on the last page of this newsletter describes those occasions!
Please see the lunch visitation details on the next page!
Important School Information
*Visit us on the website at www.lakeshore.wnyric.org
*Call in all absences or late arrivals 24 hours a day to 926-2465.
*You may call Mrs. Heygi, the school nurse directly, from 8:00-4:00 at 926-2465
.* Any teacher or staff member may be reached at 549-4397, Mrs. Mecca, school secretary will forward your call.
*Always send a written note to school detailing any changes in dismissal/pick-up routines for your child.
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It is a joy to work with your children. I’m always available to assist you!
Please call at anytime! Thank you!
Dawn Mirand
549 -4397
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Tickle Reminder - We continue to be tickled by your feedback. Please take a moment to “tickle” a faculty/staff member by using the form below. Additional forms are available in the front hall on the PTG bulletin board. Go ahead and make someone’s day! Return completed form to the office for distribution!
TICKLE FILE
To:__________________________________
From:________________________________
We just wanted to let you know how much we appreciate you
as a faculty/staff member at Highland.
We really like__________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Keep up the good work!
Lunch Visitation Schedule
***PLEASE POST FOR FUTURE REFERENCE***
Remember having lunch is just one of many ways to become involved!! In order to accommodate as many individual requests as possible, the following lunch procedures have been established.
-Review the rotating monthly schedule provided below.
-Call the office or send in a note, preferably a day in advance, letting us know that you will be lunching with your child(ren) listing the lunch time and grade. Note if you will be purchasing a lunch.
-Arrive no more than five minutes prior to your child’s scheduled lunch period, sign in at the office and obtain a “Visitor’s Badge”.
-At the conclusion of the lunch period, sign out in the office and return the “Visitor’s Badge”.
-Bringing in fast food type items is strongly discouraged.
-Please do not bring younger siblings, as special days will be provided for their attendance.
-The lunch visitation schedule will be posted on the Highland News link on the district website for your convenience.
-Thank you for your continued your support and cooperation!
October Dates
Every Wednesday – 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
November Dates
Every Tuesday – 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
BONUS DAY- Tuesday, November 28th - Siblings Invited!
December Dates
Every Monday – 4th, 11th, 18th
January Dates
Every Friday – 5th, 12th, 19th 26th
February Dates
Every Thursday – 1ST, 8TH, 15th, March 1st
BONUS DAY- Thursday, March 1 - Siblings Invited!
March Dates
Every Wednesday – 7TH, 14TH, 21ST, 28TH
April Dates
Every Thursday – 5th, 19th 26th
May Dates
Every Tuesday – 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
BONUS DAY- Tuesday, May 29th - Siblings Invited!
June Dates
Every Monday – 4th, 11th
HIGHLAND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
OPPORTUNITY |
DATES/TIMES |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
| NEW - Career Awareness Month |
March |
Mrs. McCuen – School Counselor |
| NEW - Field Trips, Holiday Events, Computer Room Helpers, Center Helpers |
Throughout the school year |
Mrs. Daniel – K Teacher |
| NEW – Classroom presentation – Share a skill, trade or craft! |
Flexible |
Any classroom or special area teacher |
| Library Helpers |
Tuesdays 12:30-3:30Wednesdays 9:00-12:00Thursdays 12:30-3:30 |
Mrs. Walterich – Library/Media Specialist &Kathy Mecca - PTG |
| Book Fairs |
Fall & Spring |
Kathy Mecca - PTG |
| Teacher Appreciation |
May |
Kathy Mecca – PTG |
| End Of Year Picnic &Field Day |
June |
Kathy Mecca – PTG |
| PTG Meetings |
Bi-monthly |
Kathy Mecca – PTG |
| Guest Readers |
Mon. – Fri. from 2:00-2:30 |
Mrs. Jakiel – K Teacher |
| Presidential Report Celebration |
February |
Mrs. Magyar/Mrs. Simon/Mr. Hornberger – Grade 5 Teachers |
| 5th Grade Camp |
June |
Kathy Mecca – PTG & Grade 5 Teachers |
| Science Plant Kit Seeds |
September |
Mrs. Ginnitti – Grade 4 Teacher |
| Corn Husk Doll Making |
October |
Mrs. Ginnitti –Grade 4 Teacher |
| Guest Speakers – Careers |
Monthly |
Mrs. Ginnitti –Grade 4 Teacher |
| Parent Reader |
Weekly |
Mrs. Smardz – Grade 1 Teacher |
| Holiday Events |
October, December, February, April |
Mrs. Smardz – Grade 1 Teacher |
| Guest Readers |
11:45 am |
Mrs. Stevens – K Teacher |
| Field Trip |
Spring |
Mrs. Stevens – K Teacher |
| Community Helper Day |
February |
Mrs. Stevens – K Teacher |
| Guest Reader |
Wednesdays at 12:00 |
Mrs. Serena – Grade 1 Teacher |
| Holiday Events |
October, December, February, April |
Mrs. Serena –Grade 1 Teacher |
| Snack Helpers |
Fridays |
Mrs. Reitz – K/1 Teacher |
| Holiday Events |
October, December, February, April |
Mrs. Reitz – K/1Teacher |
| Field Trips |
Fall & Spring |
Mrs. Reitz – K/1 Teacher |
| Holiday Events |
October, December, February, April |
Mrs. Williams – Grade 2 Teacher |
| Guest Readers |
Parent Lunch Day |
Mrs. Williams – Grade 2 Teacher |
| Helpers To Work With Kids |
Mornings |
Mrs. Williams – Grade 2 Teacher |
| Author Study – Guest Readers |
Tuesdays 12:30-1:15 |
Miss Nowak – Grade 2 Teacher |
| Holiday Events |
October, December, February, April |
Miss Nowak –Grade 2 Teacher |
| Spring Breakfast |
Thursday, April 5 |
Miss Nowak – Grade 2 Teacher |
| Holiday Events |
October, December, February, April |
Mrs. Roth –Grade 2 Teacher |
| Field Trip |
Spring |
Mrs. Roth – Grade 2 Teacher |
| Curriculum Projects |
Periodically |
Mrs. Roth – Grade 2 Teacher |
| Science Plant Kit Seeds |
September |
Mrs. Manning – Grade 4 Teacher |
| Corn Husk Doll Making |
October |
Mrs. Manning – Grade 4 Teacher |
| Salt Map Making |
November |
Mrs. Manning – Grade 4 Teacher |
| Snowshoe Earth Spirit |
January 31st, 2007 |
Mrs. Manning – Grade 4 Teacher |
| Wilcox Mansion Field Trip |
May 8, 2007 |
Mrs. Manning – Grade 4 Teacher |
| Fort Niagara Field Trip |
Spring |
Mrs. Manning – Grade 4 Teacher |
| School Store |
Mondays – Fridays8:30 - 9:15 |
Mrs. Schmidle – Grade 3 Teacher |
| Holiday Events |
October, December, February, April |
Mrs. Schmidle – Grade 3 Teacher |
| Guest Readers |
12:25-12:45 |
Mrs. Schmidle- Grade 3 Teacher |
| Cooking For Friday Fun |
Fridays 2:00-3:00 |
Mrs. Schmidle- Grade 3 Teacher |
| Holiday Events |
October, December, February, April |
Mrs. Crupe – Grade 2 Teacher |
| Weekly Guest Reader |
Tuesdays 11:15-11:45 |
Mrs. Crupe – Grade 2 Teacher |
| Center Time |
Every Afternoon |
Mrs. Crupe – Grade 2 Teacher |
| DBQ Vocabulary Review |
September |
Mr. Hornberger – Grade 5 Teacher |
| Holiday Events |
October, December, February, April |
Mrs. Collopy –Grade 3 Teacher |
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