February 3rd, 2017
Principal's Message
 
WE AR E ALL WELCOME HERE

Highlands is a place filled with beauty. Beauty in learning opportunit y, passion, empathy and talent,  I could go on and on. The pr imary reason for our success here at Highlands is due to our differences and diversity. Here we cherish and lean into the challenge of cultural differences, learning and growth. We strive everyday to  learn from one another and create the most inviting environment for children and families! We welcome you and appreciate all that you offer to us on this journey of life, continuous improvement and learning. Please never hesitate to ask question s or for help. We need to lean on each other for support and encouragement. That  will always be the beauty of our community here at Highlands. This is a children's book about our country's history of immigration.  It is very good an d explains eve nts in a very truthful and understandable way.  Also I have included links to student friendly (third- fifth grad e) articles a nd news clips around the current reality happening with the refugee ban. I found the information very helpful for my ow n underst anding around the current events and how to answer children's questions.

Be well!
Katie 
Wonderful things are happening every day! We want to share. Twitter= @Highlands_ELEM FB= @HLHappenings

I fixed the form so it should be working!!!
I would really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes and give me some feedback about how the year is going and how I can keep improving my work, energy and efforts for you. This is anonymous form unless you decide to add your name. Thanks!

Highlands Happenings
"A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota,
Normandale Auditorium.   
Here is the webpage, which includes the following highlights:
 
"A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota," is a collection edited by local author Sun Yung Shin of 16 essays by diverse Minnesota writers.  It will be the subject of three of the sessions.  Each will feature a panel of essay writers, with an opportunity for facilitated discussion reflecting on their stories and how they impact the Edina community.
 
These sessions will take place from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
·            Thursday, March 16
·          Tuesday, April 18

Media Message
By Lisa Dooley, Media Specialist
February is "I Love to Read Month!" Start celebrating with your family by "reading" a wordless picture book and sharing your ideas about what you observe and how it relates to the story.

PTO News
Learn what is going on and volunteer.
 
IFSE 2017 Tuesday, February 28 - Save the date!
Meet this year's talented IFSE ambassadors! The ambassadors will be visiting each of the classrooms with the goal of inspiring their younger peers to participate in the event. The deadline to register is February 24 for judged projects and February 25 for non-judged projects.  
 
 
We are in need of MANY volunteers, including 35 more judges. 

Please sign up to help at the PTO Website.
Questions? Contact Nassim at nassim.rossi@gmai.com
 
 

 
Carnival is coming and it's going to be more fun than ever. 
The theme this year is Sing! We'll have a couple karaoke and rock star
themed activities for the kids to enjoy - along with perennial 
favorites like the basket raffles and the delicious dinner buffet.
We can't do Carnival without parent volunteers.  It's a wonderful opportunity to get to know other families at Highlands. 

You'll feel great knowing you helped.
  • This is the second biggest fundraiser of the year, our goal is to raise $19,000.00 or more through this event.
    It takes over 250 parent volunteers to make Carnival happen.
  • Not all of the volunteer jobs are during the actual Carnival.
  • You can volunteer before Carnival to sell tickets, assemble baskets or do another more "quiet" job to help prepare for Carnival.
No matter what you do to volunteer, you are making a difference for all our kids and we appreciate it!  THANK YOU!
Go ahead and sign up for a volunteer position today on the
PTO Website.  Questions? Contact  DianeLindquist99@gmail.com 
 
 
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!!
Please volunteer to help at our next two amazing events. You can sign up to help at the IFSE and at the Carnival . Positions are now posted on the PTO Website. We can't do these events without you!!
 
    
Box Tops - Please k eep them coming.
Box Tops is a great fundraiser and so easy to do. You'll find BoxTops on so many of the products that you use on a daily basis. Just clip the BoxTops and send them in to the collection box in the office or to your teacher.   Thank you.
Help us win 50,000 = $5,000.00
Thanks to General Mills and Walmart, every Walmart-exclusive Box Tops Certificate that we clip and collect until 3/1/17 earns our school a chance to one of the 20 winners of 50,000 bonus Box Tops - that's $5,000 for our school.  Please go to the website for more details and prizes.
 
Announcements

Please check the Lost and Found

Items will be donated soon.  None clothing items will be donated weekly, starting next week.  Thank you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edina Students Art Show

Join the artists and their families for this reception to celebrate the art created by students from the six Edina elementary schools.  Art will be on display December 15th, 2016 through February 9, 2017.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Edina Library and presented in collaboration with Edina Public Schools.

Summer School Options
Intermediate District 287 offers opportunities for students seeking a challenging summer school experience.  Intermediate District 287 hosts summer school programs for advanced learners.  Enrollment is open to advanced learners in the west metro districts including Edina students.

If you would like to participate in the West Suburban Summer School (WSSS) program and you haven't in the past, you must complete a nomination form in advance. Once you have completed the form, then you need to mail it into ISD287, and then they will send you a postcard with your registration number. These camps will fill up quickly, so you will want to get the paperwork done as soon as possible.  You can download a nomination form at http://www.edinaschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=4630#WSSS

West Suburban Summer School (WSSS) Registration Information: https://www.district287.org/page.cfm?p=910

Course Catalog: available to download beginning February 15th, 2017

Registration will Open:
* Member Districts: Feb 22, 2017 at 6:00 am
* Non-member Districts: Feb 23, 2017 at 12:00am

Parents should contact ISD 273 directly with questions about the criteria dn Nomination Form.

Leslie Hanson
Gifted & Talented Program Coordinator
phone: 762-550-7167

Kim Kallroos
Program Secretary
phone: 762-550-7245 

 

Upcoming Events - Bulletin
Week of February 6th - February 10th

Monday 6th 
Community Ed - Crazy Chem
3:55 - 4:55
 Rm 28
Community Ed - Piano Lessons
4:00 - 7:00
 Rm 5

Tuesday 7th
Leadership
3:00
 Gym
Community Ed - Spanish
3:55 - 4:55

Rm 9, Media Ctr

Wednesday 8th
PTO Executive Meeting
9:30 - 11:00 Staff Lounge

Thursday 9th

Discovery 5th grade SV meeting
9:30
 Cafeteria
Community Ed - Amazing Draw
3:55 - 4:55
 Rm 28
Community Ed - Chess
3:55 - 4:55
 Rm 32
Community Ed - Piano Lessons
4:00 - 7:00
 Rm 5
HLT Meeting
4:00 -5:00
 Media Center
CP 5th grade SV meeting
10:15
Cafeteria
Art Teachers Meeting
4:00 - 5:50
 Conference Rm

Friday 10th
 
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Highlands Elementary School
5505 Doncaster Way,  Edina, MN 55436
Office: 952-848-4500 | 
Attendance: 952-848-4502

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