PLEASE NOTE A REVISION

The Town Hall Meeting is NOT TONIGHT. It is Tomorrow Night, Thursday, 1-13 at 6:00. Please join us. See below for details.

• Covid Update
• Town Hall Meeting TONIGHT
• This Week at Highlands
• Media Center Update

• Mark Your Calendar
• News from the PTO
• Highlands Website
• Calendar

Covid Update

In response to new CDC recommendations and surging COVID rates in our schools, the district has updated protocols and prepared a learning plan in the event that our operational capability is interrupted. Please click HERE to link to the website for more information.

In addition there is a new 5 day quarantine protocol which can also be found HERE on the website and below.

Join us for the Winter Town Hall Meeting

TOMORROW (1/13) - 6:00pm

Are you curious about Woodlandia and how learning time in the woods benefits your student? Please join us for a discussion about how outdoor learning benefits your child's brain, body and development.

Featured Speaker: Angela Hanscom

author of Balanced and Barefoot 

and founder Timbernook!

Ms. Hanscom will be discussing her book, Balanced and Barefoot, and research around uninterrupted outdoor nature based play. Thanks to the support of our PTO, Highlands is a Timbernook Certified School. Our Highlands Nature Based leadership team will be joining Angela talk about how Highlands continues to grow in this area. Please come to get more informed on how this nature based programming will enhance your student's learning!

This event is VIRTUAL ONLY.

Click HERE to link to the meeting.

https://meet.google.com/emt-iemd-pgg

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 413-400-3198 PIN: ‪748 367 350#



Trout Update

The trout have been growing since the eggs came. Click HERE to see Cara's video update to the students

Animal Hunting in the Woods...

Jen Heyer's class hunted for taxidermy animals hidden in the woods today. They found foxes, a wolverine, a mink, weasels, a bobcat and a timber wolf! Check it out...

Parenting, Media and Everything in Between

Hello families, I want to share with you another great digital resource for parents. This blog helps you keep up with the tips and tricks to support your child's healthy use of various apps, websites, and devices. Here's the link! Tell me what you think!



Highlands Families,

The staff would like to thank the PTO and the parents for the wonderful holiday gifts coordinated for each and every staff member by the PTO. This year has had its challenges and we appreciate the recognition and the kindness.

Thank You!!!

Sincerely,

Highlands Staff

Thursday 1/13 - Town Hall Meeting TONIGHT!

Monday 1/17 - MLK Holiday Day (NO SCHOOL)

Friday 1/21 - Teacher Data Day (NO SCHOOL)

Monday 1/24 - New Semester Begins

Thursday 2/10 - Early Release (school ends 12:25)

Monday 2/21 - President's Day (NO SCHOOL)

Tuesday 2/22 - Teacher In Service (NO SCHOOL)

(check our website calendar for details)



Do you have little ones at home? 

The Early Learning Center registration for school year 2022-23 opens January 25! Join us for classes for birth to PreK and parent and family education. Learn more here and at our open house on January 18 (5:30-7:30pm) and 22 (Noon - 2pm).



Outdoor Lunch Volunteer

New outdoor lunch volunteer sign-ups have been added! Please sign-up to join your kiddos at lunch: 

Sign Up HERE

Small Gatherings

Opportunities to Join!

There are a number of (small) Gatherings that still have open spots in the upcoming weeks! Please consider joining us for one, two, or more! 

Click here to purchase a spot for your family! Simply search by entering the small gathering name. 



Private Shopping Hour at Bachmans!

Join us for a private shopping hour before Bachman's on Lyndale opens to the public. We will have a houseplant expert with us to help you choose the right plant for the right space in your home. Participants will get a Bachman's coupon to use that day. Coffee and treats will be provided!

Bachman's on Lyndale Open to all adults $15 per person

Sunday, January 29th - 9:00-10:00

Open to all Highlands Families

Pamela Skating Party!

We'll gather at Pamela Park for some ice skating fun and then have hot cocoa and treats! Open to families $10 per family

Saturday, January 23rd 

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Open to all Highlands Families

Wake Up and Skate!

Start your morning with a little ice time! Families with children in Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade meet at the SLP Rec Center outdoor Ice Rink for skating and conversation. Older siblings are welcome to join too! Coffee and donuts provided, so see you on the ice! (Skates not provided). Open to families of K, 1st, and 2nd graders. $15

Saturday, January 29th 

8:00am - 9:45am

Open to all Highlands Families