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5/12/2017
Hello Highlands-
We launched the Peace Project today. Kids were glued to the performance and then spent the time learning the other kids in their groups and
journaling
(drawing and writing) about what peace means to them. This is such an exciting and amazing way to have the whole Highlands 4th and 5th grade community teaming and working together to find out what is peace. The students will spend the next week developing, writing and creating their performance which will be showcased on Thursday, May 18 at 2:30 pm for the whole school and at 6:15 pm for the
community in the Highlands Gym.
All are invited to come and
experience
what peace means to all the 4th and 5th graders here at Highlands. I know I can't wait!
Thank you and be well!
Katie
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| MAHONEY END OF THE YEAR FEEDBACK FORM Highlands Families it is that time of year when I ask for your direct feedback on my role here as principal of Highlands. I feel very strongly that I am constantly learning and growing so your support in that is critical. Let me know what is working and what need to be reflected on and adjusted moving into next year. Thank YOU! |
HUSKY DAYS- Thursday May 25th
NEEDS YOU!!! All positions are open.
Please consider signing up to volunteer for a fun day outside with the kids. K-2nd grades are in the morning (9:00 - 11:30), 3rd-5th grades are in the afternoon (1:15 - 3:45) finishing with a school wide viewing of the 5th grade tug of war against the teachers.
You won't want to miss.
Any questions please feel free to contact.
Erika Skanse- 612-207-4232
Highlands School has an opening for
a part-time
Minnesota Reading Corps tutor
for the
2017-18 school year.
Minnesota Reading Corps is a statewide program to help every Minnesota child become a successful reader by the end of third grade. Minnesota Reading Corps elementary members serve as one-on-one tutors and provide research-based interventions to students in Kindergarten to 3rd grade, who are just below proficiency in reading.
Tutors also receive training, a stipend and an education award that is applicable toward Federal student loans or post-secondary tuition.
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 at 10:00 and CP in the afternoon at 1:30.
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May 2017 We Need Your Help!!
Student Medication Pickup End of Year and Following 2017-18 School Year
Dear Parents,
The end of the school year is rapidly approaching and the health office is preparing for the summer. If your child has medications at school, the health office needs to return all unused medication at the end of the school year. We will send the medications home in a brown sealed paper bag in your child's backpack on May 31st or June 1st depending on field trip schedules. If you do not want us to put in their backpacks, you can stop by the office and pick up yourself. Please contact the school health office if you would alternative arrangements for medication pickup. Thank you for your help on this important matter.
The health office is not allowed to dispose of student medications, and no medications may be left in the health office during the summer. All medications must be picked up no later than the last day of school, June 1st, 2017.
For School year 2017-2018:
When sending any prescription or non-prescription medication to school, parents must send each year:
- Written parent permission (see Administration form above) authorizing school personnel to administer medication.
- A written order from the physician (see Administration form above) indicating the necessity of any (prescription or over-the counter) medication, including dose and how often it can be given. The physician may fax the order to the school.
- The original labeled container of the medication. For prescription medication, the pharmacist will supply a duplicate labeled container so one can be kept at home and one can be kept at school. Each container should have the phone number of the pharmacy, student's name, physician's name, medication's name, dosage, time to be given, and route (oral, inhaled, etc.).
- If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at 952-848-4547.
Have a happy healthy summer!
Heidi Youngdahl, HSA, RN
Highlands Health Office 952-848-4547
Fax 952-848-4501
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Media Message
By Lisa Dooley, Media Specialist
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This week the 1st Graders learned how to write algorithms to program a BeeBot robot to travel from one raptor to another. Never a dull moment in the media center! Thanks to the Edina Education Fund for supporting the Maker Movement and Mindset at Highlands this year!
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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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Tuesday, May 16, 7 - 8:30pm
Come hear Sarah Patzloff, Edina School Board Member, speak about the upcoming fall operating levy. Vote on the 2017 - 2018 PTO Executive Board Members and PTO Operating budget.
HUSKY DAY IS MAY 25TH
Modeled after the traditional beloved school "field day", Husky Day uses a wide variety of structured fun outdoor physical games and activities to celebrate activity and build community.
Students are carefully and intentionally grouped to create a mix of classrooms and CP/Discovery programs. Grades K-2 participate in the morning and Grades 3-5 in the afternoon. We need volunteers to man the games.
Sign up to volunteer today.
NEED TO BE REIMBURSED BY THE PTO?
Remember to turn in your reimbursement requests no later than Friday, May 26th. The form can be found on the
PTO website
or in the school's main office. Forms can be turned into the PTO Treasurer's mailbox.
DO YOU LOVE TO MEET NEW PEOPLE?
Come join the Highlands Welcome Team. Members of the team will provide outreach and a warm welcome to new families that are joining Highlands for the 2017 - 2018 year. This program is not for the incoming Kindergartner families. This program is for families whose children will be in 1st - 5th grade. We want to provide a warm welcome to the families and kids who are just starting out. Each year we have about 25 families who are new at Highlands. The Welcome Team will receive contact information and are asked to reach out and welcome a family or two. Basically, you'll be a Buddy Family. Anyone who is interested, please contact Annika Joy at
annikacjoy@gmail.com
or Ahroon Yoch at
ahroonyoch@yahoo.com
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BOXTOPS, SEND IN YOUR BOXTOPS!
As the year is drawing to a close, please send in your BoxTops so we can get our final check! There is an opening for a BoxTops coordinator please contact the PTO.
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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.
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Upcoming Events - Bulletin
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Week of May 15-19
Monday 15th
| 4th/5th Grade Persp Peace |
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10:30-12:30/ 1:30-3:30 |
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Tuesday 16th
| Math Olympiad Field Trip |
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10:00 - 2:15 |
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4th/5th Grade Persp Peace
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10:30-12:30/ 1:30-3:30
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| 3rd Grade Biography Tea |
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2:45 - 3:30 |
Gym |
| Frier/Gabrielson Potluck |
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6:15 - 8:00 |
Cafeteria |
| PTO General Meeting |
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7:00 - 8:30 |
Media Center |
Wednesday 17th
| 4th/5th Grade Persp Peace |
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10:30-12:30/ 1:30-3:30
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| Frier/Gabrielson |
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11:00 - 2:30 |
Como Planet. |
Thursday 18th
| Paulsen/Stageberg -Field trip |
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9:30 - 11:15 |
Richardson
Nature Center |
Perspectives on Peace Perf
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2:30
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Gym
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| Community Ed - Cartoons |
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3:55 - 4:55 |
Rm 28 |
| 4th/5th Grade Peace Perform |
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6:15 - 7:30 |
Gym |
Friday 19th
Paulsen - Poetry & Punch
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9:15 - 10:15 |
Rm 19 |
N. Baker/Gilmore Field Trip
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9:30 - 11:45 |
Richardson Nature Center |
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KNOW- DO- SHARE From EPS
FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS
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Don't miss any back-to-school information, newsletters or events - update your contact information now!
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Keeping your family contact information up-to-date will ensure that you receive important communications and information from your students' schools and the school district. A new link makes it easier to update family contact information in the EdinaApps Portal. This new access is live on the portal and will remain open through June. It will again be available in August and September. The MyInfo Update link will let you update household contact information (phone number, email and home address) and update health information. Families can also complete required forms and documents online.
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Construction Updates -
The
district
will continue to provide construction updates for staff and families throughout the summer. Such updates will generally be provided via email and posted on the district website at
edinaschools.org/ConstructionUpdate
. Be sure to check your mail periodically for updates and progress reports.
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Fidgets at School
- As has been widely reported in the local and national media of late, the latest craze among young people is the use of spinners, putty and other fidgets. For some children, these objects can be tools for helping kids focus and self-regulate their behavior. For most kids, they are toys. As with other toys, the district encourages students to leave such instruments at home so as to avoid them becoming a distraction in the classroom or getting lost or stolen. It is important to distinguish the difference between whether the object is perceived as a "toy" or a "tool" by the student. If it is a toy, then it should be left at home. If it is a tool, there should be a conversation with the teacher about appropriate use and clear expectations established. If you believe your child has an academic need to utilize these tools for concentration or regulation, you are encouraged to talk with your child's teacher about appropriate use and student expectations.
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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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