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So many things happening at Highland - Fall Festival/Book Fair is coming up, McTeacher Night at McDonald's when your favorite teachers and principal serve you & reading galore!
Highland Happenings
The Home/School Connection
October 2007
PTG HAPPENINGS
12:00 Dismissal on Friday, October 5th! – Please be sure you have made arrangements for your child’s early dismissal
FIRST PTG Meeting of the year was a success! Thank you to all who attended.
After reviewing all of the surveys concerning PTG meetings it has been determined that the best time for a meeting would be 7:00 p.m. We are going to rotate the nights that the meetings are held. The next meeting will be Thursday, November 15th in the library. We hope that with the change in days – this will enable new parent/staff to attend the meetings. The election of new officers will be held at the May meeting – there will be several positions available, attending at least 2 meetings is necessary to run for a position!
FALL FUNDRAISER – The fundraiser forms are due by THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 – no late orders can be accepted. Please mark your calendars now: pick up will be Friday, November 9 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – all orders must be picked up that day, as we have no place to store them. Thank you in advance for your support with this fundraiser – we are hoping it will be a huge success!
FALL FAMILY FUN NIGHT - Wednesday, October 17 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
6:00 – 6:45 Tour Building & Visit Classrooms
6:00- 8:00 Book Fair in the Gym
6:30 – 8:00 Refreshments in the Cafeteria & Chinese Auction
7:45 Chinese Auction Winner Announced
Come join the fun that night! Hope to see everyone there!
BOXTOP CONTEST – Don’t forget to send in your box tops – the contest ends Friday, October 19. The winning class will receive a classroom treat and top three classes will receive Burger King certificates.
RED RIBBON WEEK EVENTS – The following is the schedule for the week of October 23 - 31
Tuesday 10/23 – Make the Pledge Day
Wednesday 10/24 – Show your school spirit/Take A Stand Day
Thursday 10/25 – Plant the Promise Day
Friday 10/26 – Team Up Against Drugs Day
Monday 10/29 – Wear Red Day
Tuesday 10/30 – Recognize Role Models Day
Wednesday 10/31 – Say “BOO” to Drugs Day
*We encourage all families to get involved with this important week of events. Further information will be sent home.
McTeacher Night – November 6th - Come see the teachers of Highland work at McDonalds for an evening. The class with the most students in attendance will win a special treat!
SCHOOL NEWS & EVENTS
**Principal’s Message**
Dear Parents,
Thank you to all parents who attended the Parent Informational Open House. It was a wonderful and informative evening. Great beginning partnerships were formed between teachers and parents. I encourage you communicate with us regularly, as we are here to assist you!
Please take every opportunity to review appropriate bus behavior with your children. Safety remains our number one priority. Students must remain in their seats, use low voices and not invade the personal space of other riders. Please maintain high expectations of your children to make appropriate and safe choices on the bus supports us in our mission.
There are many opportunities to participate and become involved. I hope to see you at many of the upcoming events and meetings!
Noted Clinical Psychologist Sol Gordon reminds us that when it comes to our children, “they really don’t care what you know, they only want to know that you care!”
Dawn F. Mirand
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October
5th – ½ day Student Attendance – 12:00 Dismissal
Superintendent’s Conference Day
5TH – Caps For Kids – Donate a $1 for Children’s Cancer Research & wear a baseball style cap!
10th – 7:50 Faculty Meeting
10th – Fire Prevention Assembly – 9:20 – All Purpose Room
11th – Fall Fundraiser Orders DUE
17th – 7:00 pm - PTG Fall Fun Night & Book Fair – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
22nd – Reading Assembly Kick Off – Mike Randall Show - 9:00 Primary & 10:00 Intermediate
24th – Bus Safety Assembly - *9:30 - K *10:15 - 2nd *11:00 - 3rd
26th - Bus Safety Assembly - *9:30 - 1st *10:15 - 5th *11:00 - 4th
November
6th – McTeacher Night at McDonald’s – 4:30-7:30
14th – 7:50 Faculty Meeting
14th – NYS SS Grade 5
15th – NYS SS Grade 5
15th – Building Planning 5:45
15th – PTG Meeting – 7 pm
Highland is Book-ing It!
The students at Highland have begun the Book It Reading Incentive Program, sponsored by Pizza Hut. The Book It Program kicked off October 1st and runs through March 31st.
Teachers have set monthly reading goals based on grade levels. Students who meet the monthly reading goals each month will be given a certificate that can be taken to Pizza Hut, where to be recognized for reading with a Book It Card and backpack clip on their first visit. On return visits, students receive a new sticker for each additional goal met. They will also receive a free one topping Personal Pan Pizza! If all goals are met for all six months of the program, students will be identified as an All Star Reader and can visit Pizza Hut for an All Star Reader Award!
In addition if students complete all six months or only miss one month, they will be invited to an Ice-cream Party, given by the Highland Reading Incentives Committee in April. HAPPY READING and here’s hoping to see all Highland students at the Ice-cream Party!
Great Start Walking Program
Monday, October 29th, will be the start date for our school’s morning walking program, “A Great Start”. Walking will take place Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8:00 am till 8:30 am, in the gym. Parents will need to transport their child to the school for this 8:00 am sharp start time. Sessions are open to all interested students and staff.
This program will allow children the opportunity to improve their health through increased activity. Exercise that takes place in the morning will help give a sluggish metabolism a jump-start. This is also a great opportunity for children to spend time with friends and make new ones!!
Please arrive on time, wear comfortable clothing and sneakers - tee shirts and sweat pants are great - layers are best. Refrain from water bottles, there will be time for water and bathroom breaks at 8:30am.
Enter the building through the back door and meet in the hall by the gym. Parents are welcome to attend with your child.
Call the Health Office for any further information, 926-2465.
News From The Health Office
- If your child will be absent or tardy, call the Health Office at 926-2465 to leave a brief message stating your child’s name, teacher, reason for the absence and date of expected return. You may request a call back from the nurse or request homework to be picked up or sent home.
- All medications, including over the counter, must be ordered by the physician and brought to school by an adult. Contact the nurse for assistance.
- Please keep your phone, address and emergency contacts current by sending in a note.
- We ask that you inform us of any communicable illness, such as pink eye or head lice.
- Children can return to school after an illness if:
- they are fever free without medication for 12 hours
- on antibiotics for 24 hours
- received at least 3 doses of eye drops for conjunctivitis
- any unexplained rash has cleared or been checked by a doctor
- have not experienced vomiting for 12-24 hours
- Parents may write a note excusing their child from Physical Education class for up to 2 days. A medical note excusing the child for a longer period of time is needed from the doctor. A medical release will be needed from the doctor when the child is able to return to PE.
- Please refer any questions or concerns to Mrs. Linda Hegyi R.N. at 926-2465.
School Physicals
The NYS Department of Education requires students in grades 2, 4, 7 and 10, as well as some specially classified students, and those students new to the district to have a physical exam. You may wish to have your own physician complete the medical exam form and return it to the school or the School Physician will provide an exam. Medical exam forms are available from the health office; call 926-2465 and one will be sent home with your child. If the last physical is recent, your physician may provide you with a copy or FAX one to the Health office at 947-9269 - Attention School Nurse.
Order birthday treats and class snacks from the cafeteria!
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