From the desk of Principal Deborah Finn
Issue 4 January 28, 2021
School News You Can Use
THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

  1. This coming Monday, February 1 is a Giant Community Day! Check out all that is happening at HPHS and join us on campus or remotely. Student sign-up was shared on Tuesday and is included below, along with all other safety guidelines and expectations for parents/guardians for pre-certification. Sign-up deadline is TODAY at 4:00 pm! 
  2. Upcoming Charity Drive events! Please consider sending a gift basket to someone special with included delivery in Highland Park or Highwood. Our Silent Auction begins Wednesday, February 3 and closes Friday, February 5, 9 PM. Our student committee has put together some wonderful items to bid on. Visit the charity drive website for signup information. 
  3. Athletics update - see link below to the parent letter that was sent out today.
Message from the Principal
We are excited to host our GIANT Community Day this coming Monday, February 1! We are so pleased that we are now able to resume in-person services. . If you are looking for help in math, want to attend a film festival, make a personalized t-shirt or get in a workout in the weight room, be sure to sign up for one of the many choices available to students. More details are provided below and in the email sent to all students earlier this week.  Please be sure your student uses the link on the website included below to sign up by 4:00 pm today for Monday’s Community Day (2/1). There are also remote options for students who prefer to not be on campus. Finally, in support of Charity Drive, don’t forget to order your food truck lunch. Thank you for supporting our Charity Drive efforts and Saving Tiny Hearts Society.
 
Here is all of the information you need for Monday’s Community Day:
 
  • Students should click on this link for the website where they will find information about all in-person and remote activities.  
  • The sign-up for next Monday’s (2/1) optional in-person COMMUNITY DAY activities is on the website linked above. The sign up for in-person activities is open until 4:00 pm TODAY. Students must pre-register for activities in order to participate in-person.
  • Please fill out this Google Form if a student needs bus transportation on Monday, 2/1. You will be notified of your pickup time and location on Friday, 1/29. If you have other questions about transportation, please contact Mr. Wallace .
  • Remote activities do not require advance sign-up unless otherwise noted. Students will find links to those sessions on the website.

Please see the information below about safety expectations for in-person activities on 2/1.

PRIOR TO ARRIVAL TO THE BUILDING ON 2/1, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
Parents/guardians must complete the pre-screening questions on this online health check or download the District 113 app on your mobile device. 
Directions for completing the healthcheck are located here:
  • Students should know how to access their digital ID via the Infinite Campus app to scan into the building.
  • Students must enter through the H-entrance. Students will be asked to proceed directly to the location of their service.
  • Students must wear a mask and maintain at least six feet of distance from others at all times.

ONCE STUDENTS ENTER THE BUILDING
  • Students are expected to walk on the right side of the hallways (blue tape marks the middle).
  • Students are expected to stay at least 6 feet away from others in the hallways and rooms.
  • Students will need to proceed directly to your first session.
  • During sessions, students will need to follow the protocol and expectations of the staff member in that room
  • Between and after sessions, students may not hang out in the hallways - they should proceed immediately to their next session or exit the building.
  • Students may not eat in the building at this time; the only exception is for documented medical needs.
Happening Next Week
Monday, February 1 - GIANT Community Day, Asynchronous Giant Schedule
Tuesday, February 2 - White Day Schedule
Wednesday, February 3- Blue Day Schedule
Thursday, February 4 - White Day Schedule
Friday, February 5 - Blue Day Schedule
Academics
Here is the winter update from our very talented World Language department.
Student Life
ACTIVITIES
2021 Charity Drive has officially kicked off! HPHS works to bring our community together to raise money and awareness for Saving Tiny Hearts Society. Saving Tiny Hearts is dedicated to eliminating Congenital Heart Disease by funding revolutionary life-saving research to improve, prolong, and save the lives of children. Visit the school's Charity Drive website to see all the ways one can participate and donate. Thank you to all who are participating in this event!



ATHLETICS
 Update; Click here to see the information letter that went out to families earlier today.
Services and Supports
District News
‌
In Case You Missed Dr. Law's Email from 1/26
  • Through an agreement with Walgreens and six other Lake County school districts, all D113 staff will have the opportunity to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination February 14
  • The Board will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, February 1 to determine a date for the transition to Simultaneous Hybrid
  • Two proposals for COVID-19 surveillance testing will be presented for the Board’s consideration on February 1 

You can find the content of the entire email here.