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March 23, 2017
Dear Highlands,
Happy Spring Break! I will have a blog post up by the end of the day tomorrow focused on discussing race with children. Mike Seaman and I have been teaching a few different lessons in classrooms this month for MAHONEY'S MAKERS Challenge. It is exciting and I can't wait to share more.
April 11th 530-7 pm is the next Dinner and Discussion. The focus will be: How to talk with kids about Race. I really hope you all will mark your calendars and be there! This is important work and we need all voices present.
Please check in with our blog (link Below) as well as the FB and Twitter accounts to be updated on the happenings. There was a lot of fabulous learning around Highlands this week.
Be well!
Katie
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Attention all 4th Grade Families!
Are you interested in joining
Band or Orchestra next year?
Instrument Interviews will take place April 3-6, 2017
at the Edina Community Center - Small Gym
Signups are now ONLINE!!
Get all the details by clicking on this link
Interview times are filling up fast - don't delay, sign up today!
Mrs. Kyrsten Darby - Orchestra Director at
5th Grade Recognition DATE CHANGE - May 31st
PLEASE make note that since the last day of school is now June 1st our 5th Grade Recognition ceremonies have been moved back to Wednesday May 31st with Discovery in the morning and CP in the afternoon.
HL OPEN MAKERS LAB- BUILD IT!
This month we will focus on Building with Legos, K'ynex, Magna tiles and wooden blocks.
These are items the LAB always wants and needs. If you can donate or as you see them at yard sales please help us continue to build and collect. THANKS!
Classes will sign-up for Tuesday-Friday next week.
Recess will be open Thursday and Friday.
Let's BUILD.
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Mrs. Widen's Informance Schedule
Informances are informal, informative performances where loved ones are invited to come and watch their children in music class. Mark your calendar to see your child sing, dance, and play instruments and games!
Please don't hesitate to contact Katie Widen
Thursday May 4th
Prowell 9:25-10:10
Masica 10:10-10:55
Monday May 8th
Wallace 9:25-10:10
Pekarek 10:10-10:55
Hjelden 10:55-11:40
Johansen 11:40-12:25
Tuesday May 9th
Hopkins 9:25-10:10
Anderson 10:10-10:55
Molitor 10:55-11:40
Wednesday May 10th
Baier 2:00-2:45
Thursday May 11th
Sponheim 10:55-11:40
Racek 2:00-2:45
"A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota"
Normandale Auditorium.
"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.
The last sessions will take place from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, April 18
Student Input Forms available in the office.
If you desire to give written feedback about you students placement for next year please ask Amy in the front office
and she has a form available. Thank you.
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Media Message
By Lisa Dooley, Media Specialist
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The best time of any day is when you get to read! What a treat for Highlands to have this tradition of celebrating reading at Camp Read-a-Lot. Thanks to all of our volunteers who helped make this an amazing experience for everyone!
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Check out the Highlands News Show
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Here is the News Show
link.
To view, you will need your student's
login and password.
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PTO News
Learn what is going on and volunteer.
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THANK YOU Thank you for a FABULOUS CARNIVAL!
It was an amazing night of fun, games, laughter, prizes, treats, incredible raffle prizes, excitement and community, raising thousands for the PTO to use to benefit all Highlands kids.
THANK YOU to:
- Carnival Leadership Team (28 strong and amazing!)
- Volunteers (over 130 more people--adults and youth, many working multiple shifts)
- Food donors (see below)
- Raffle prize donors (see below, and please remember to thank our community donors the next time you are eating or shopping there!)
- Parents for all the pop, junk food, cereal, sports drinks and terrific prizes for the classroom theme baskets
- Highlands teachers and staff for working through the chaos of Carnival week and helping out in many ways!
Special thanks to raffle prize donors: Walt Disney World * American G
irl * Edina Fire Dept * John & Lauren Kraemer * Rob & Alli Barmann * Nicki & Ryan Williams * Ryan & Kristina Fey * JJ & Regina Ihrke * MariPat Pusey * Dave & Robyn Hustrulid (Sky Zone) * Marty & Patty Nanne * Park Tavern * Minnesota Zoo * Crayola Experience * St. Paul Saints * MN Renaissance Festival * MN Timberwolves * Big Thrill Factory * Roller Garden * Landmark Theater * Stages Theater * Circus Juventas * EHS Current Jam * KidCreate * kiddywampus * Way-Cool Cooking School * Vertical Endeavors * Three Rivers Park District * 43 Hoops *Fantastic Sam's * Da Bomb Bath Fizzers * Jason's Deli Davanni's * Randle's * Izzy's Ice Cream * Wuollet Bakery * The Cheesecake Factory * My Burger * Turtle Bread Company * Punch Pizza * The Original Pancake House * Edina Grill (Blue Plate) * Hello Pizza * Papa Murphy's * Sunnyside Gardens * Highlands Girl Scout Troops * Boy Scout Troop 123 * Highlands Families (Countless Classroom Theme Basket Items!)
Also, big thanks to local restaurants & grocery stores for generous food donations for the meal: Cub Foods * Chipotle * D'Amico & Sons * D Brian's * DQ Grill & Chill * Giordano's * Hello Pizza * Jerry's Foods * Jimmy John's * McDonald's * Milio's Sandwiches * Noodles & Company * Panera Bread * P. F. Chang's * Rojo *
 
HIGHLANDS Doing Good Together
FAMILY SERVICE FAIR on
Friday, April 28, 6-8 pm
The Highlands Doing Good Together Family Service Fair is a unique opportunity for our school's families to come together to make a difference for the larger community. Kid-friendly service projects meeting critical needs in the community make it easy and fun to make an impact on issues such as homelessness, food insecurity and caring for animals.
Details for the 8-10 service project stations are just starting to take shape. If you are passionate about a particular nonprofit agency or a specific need in the community, please consider hosting a station. Past stations have included decorating lunch bags for isolated seniors, creating chew toys for orphaned dogs, making para cord bracelets for servicemen and women, writing peace letters to children in Iraq, preparing single-size servings of laundry detergent for families transitioning out of homelessness, preparing seeds to be planted in a volunteer run farm serving local food deserts, planting aroma therapeutic lavender plants for senior citizens and writing supportive cards to children struggling with life-threatening illnesses.
Thinking about getting involved next year.
Join the PTO Executive Board.
There are several open positions for next year's PTO Executive Board including Communications, Membership, Volunteer Coordinator, Treasurer Elect and Treasurer of Deposits. Talk to a current Board member to learn more.
Time is running out to order your Yearbook!
Another fantastic Highlands yearbook is being finalized and will be sent to print very soon. Only 50% of the students have ordered a yearbook.
We have made it even easier to purchase yearbooks online by order directly with Life Touch.
Use school code: 1070917 to
purchase a yearbook online
Not sure if you purchased a yearbook already? Log into you account at the PTO website or email Koren Hawk Nelson at
khawk8878@yahoo.com
- Family Service Night - Friday, April 28th
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- Evereve Shopping Night Thursday, May 4th
JOIN THE PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD
There are several open positions for next year's PTO Executive Board including Communications, Volunteer Coordinator, Treasurer Elect and Treasurer of Deposits. Talk to a current Board member to learn more.
Save the date: Evereve shipping night to benefit Highlands PTO
Thursday, MAY 4th 7pm - 9pm
Evereve is dedicated to styling fashion loving moms! Stylists will help you find the perfect fit for you body type and lifestyle.
Shop the Highlands PTO EVEREVE Shopping Night. 15% of all sales will be donated to the Highlands PTO. Snacks and beverages will be served.
Start pre-shopping now at
EVEREVE.com
Last Fall we raised $750.
Let's beat that number!
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.
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NEW! All-Day Pre-Kindergarten at the
Edina Family Center.
We are excited to offer our first all-day pre-Kindergarten option for the 2017- 2018 school year! Students arrive any time between 6:45am - 9:00am and leave any time between 3:00 - 6:00pm. The instructional day will be from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Please click here for more information.
Please always check the Lost and Found
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Are you looking for an exciting before-school opportunity for your incoming 1st Grade student in Fall 2017?
Qué Tal will be offering Spanish classes for Highlands students. Your child will learn Spanish from teachers who are native speakers and are passionate about teaching.
Students are dropped off at Calvary Lutheran Church (on Antrim Road across from Edina High School) and then bused to Highlands on Edina buses.
Classes run Monday-Friday from 8:00 - 8:50 am.
For more information, please call us at (763) 208-3231
Summer 2017 schedule for KIDS Club/WISE Guys
This summer Highlands kids in grades 1st -5th will be here at Highlands!
Summer Registration Online Will start March 1st!
Last Day of School & KC for 2016-2017 June 1st (Thursday, NEW DATE)
KIDS Club Closed-Site Prep/Staff Training June 2nd-7th
First Day of Summer 2017 KC & WG June 8th (Thursday)
KIDS Club Closed-Holiday July 3rd & 4th
Last Day of Summer KC/WG August 22nd (Tuesday)
KIDS Club Closed August 23rd-September 4th
First Day of School 2017-2018 September 5th (Tuesday)
First Day of Kindergarten 2017-2018 September 5th (Wednesday)
If you have any questions, please let me know. I'm here to help!
Thanks,
Angie
Angie L. Misgen
CES Program Manager-Highlands
952-848-4568
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Upcoming Events - Bulletin
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Week of April 3rd - 7th
Monday 3rd
| Community Ed - Piano |
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4:00 - 7:00 |
Rm 5 |
Tuesday 4th
| 4th Grade Bowling |
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| Discovery |
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10:00-12:00
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Tuttles |
| CP |
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11:30 - 1:30 |
Tuttles |
| Leadership |
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3:00 |
Gym |
| Community Ed - Spanish |
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3:55 - 4:55 |
Media/ Rm 9 |
Wednesday 5th
| NO Band or Orchestra |
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4th grade |
try outs at ECC
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Community Ed - Cartoons
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3:55 - 4:55 |
Rm 28 |
Community Ed - Drama Kids
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3:55 - 4:55 |
Rm 5 |
Thursday 6th
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4th grade |
try outs at ECC |
| Community Ed -Piano Lessons |
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4:00 - 7:00 |
Rm 5 |
Friday 7th
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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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