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Highland Hapenings For May |
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Tuesday, 06 May 2008 |
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Congratulations to the new PTG officers & winners of the box tops contest, plus included this month is dismissal pick up information, reading tips for home, a calendar full of exciting events, and much more!
Highland
Happenings
The Home/School Connection - May 2008
**PTG News**
CONGRATULATIONS & WELCOME TO OUR NEW PTG OFFICERS who were elected at the April 28, 2008 Meeting.
Janine Strade – President
Lisa Scheidel – Volunteer Coordinator
Laura Majkut – Co-Vice President
Kim Zudiewicz – Co-Vice President/Secretary
Amy Ignaczak – Treasurer
**The next PTG meeting will be Wednesday, May 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the school library. Plans for the summer picnic will be finalized at this meeting. Please attend!**
***If anyone is interested in volunteering to work & coordinate/supervise student events on June 20, 2008, for the summer picnic please call Kathy Mecca at 627-4154, no later than May 19th.
*** ****Congratulations to the Box Top Contest Winners – great job! Keep up thegood work! ****
1st Place – Mrs. White’s class
2nd Place- Mrs. Roth’s class
3rd Place – Mrs. Collopy’s class
REMINDER: ALL FLOWER ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP Friday, May 9 from 1:00 – 6:00 pm!
May Events
6th – Nurse’s Day
8th – Teacher & Staff Appreciation Day Lunch Provided by the PTG
12th – Grade 1 Field Trip to Seussical
13th – 15th – Terra Nova Standardized Testing Assessments Grades 1 & 2
14th – Faculty Meeting – 7:50 – Mr. Rabey Budget Presentation
14th – 50th Celebration Day – 1:30 School Concert/ 3:30-5:30 Alumni Adult Reception/ 7:00 Concert & Art Show
15th – K Mother’s Day Spa – Mrs. Danial & Miss Finizio’s Classes
19th – Reception for Art Dept Planters for Cradle Beach – 7:00 pm
20th – Grade 3 Field Trip Buffalo Philharmonic
21st – PTG Meeting at 6:00 pm
22nd – Shining Star Breakfast
22nd – K trip to Tops at 9:15 & 11:0030th – ALPHA Field Trip – 8 5th Grade Students
23rd – 26th – Memorial Day Weekend
29th – Grade 4 Trip to Amherst Museum
June Events
2nd – Science Fun Day – K-5 – Buffalo Museum of Science at Highland
4th – Faculty Meeting – 7:50
4th - Grade 4 Colin Coots Arts In Ed Program at Highland
5th – 4th Grade Trip to Ft Niagara
11th – Grade 3 Pen Pal Picnic (16th – Rain Date – Grade 3 Pen Pal Picnic)
11th-12th - 5th Grade Camping Trip Overnight & 13th – 5th Grade Camping Trip Continues On Campus at Highland
16th – K Screening for Fall K students
17th – Shining Star Breakfast18th – K & 1 Animal Concert
20th – School Picnic
23rd – Awards Assembly Grades 4 & 5 – 1:30
24th – 5th to 6th Grade Orientation at the Middle School
24th – Reading Day Celebration
25th – Last day student attendance – ½ Day – 11:30 Dismissal
**Principal’s Message**
Dear Parents,
This is such an exciting and busy time of year, as we get ready to wind down another wonderful school year. As you can see the calendar is full of culminating planned activities for our students. Many of the extra events and activities would not be possible without the support and hard working PTG. It is extremely gratifying to work with this group of caring adults who truly put the best interests of our students first. Please take a moment to thank your active and friendly PTG members!……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Dismissal Parent Pick Up – The safety of all students remains our first priority. Dismissal and parent pick up begin at 3:15 in Room 111. A number of varying procedures have been piloted to insure safety and proper identification. The entire process usually takes no more than 8 minutes to sign out all students. It is extremely important that we take the time to match the proper adult with students, and be sure that all students are in fact actually signed out by the adult picking up. Your support and patience are appreciated at all times. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Reading is an important part of a student’s success in school. We offer students many opportunities to be involved with various reading incentives throughout the school year. Research shows that children who read books for just 20 minutes a day perform better in school. Here are some suggestions provide by Scholastic Books to get your child reading!
1. Set aside a reading time. Pick a reading time that is good for everyone. It might be before bedtime or even after homework.
2. Pick a reading place. It is important that everyone is comfortable so they can enjoy the book. Try reading in the living room, or maybe the dinner table works best.
3. Read together. One person can read the book, or people can take turns.
4. Involve and engage listeners. Before you read, point to the book’s title, author, and illustrator. Ask listeners, “What do they think the story is going to be about?” As you read, you can ask your family members what they think will happen next. And be sure to engage listeners with exciting voices!
5. Fill your home with reading materials. Place books, magazines, newspapers, cookbooks, and more throughout the house so that your child is surrounded by things to read.
6. Get caught reading yourself. When your child sees you read, she will be inspired to read.
7. Older siblings read to younger siblings. By reading to a younger sibling, the reader will gain confidence.
8. Start seasonal traditions. Pick a book to read every year when your child goes back to school. You can also read the same special book during a holiday.
9. Keep favorite books around. It can be comforting for a new reader to build confidence and fluency by practicing when re-reading a favorite book.
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It is extremely rewarding to work with your children. If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at anytime.
Dawn F. Mirand
549-4397
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 13 August 2008 )
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