Highline Academy SE

CALENDAR

Friday, December 7th 5-8pm: Parent's Night Out Event
Tuesday, December 11th @ 9am: Enrollment Tour
Thursday, December 13th @ 6pm: Annual Winter Music Concert (grades K-5)
Friday, December 14th: St Jude Superhero T-shirt day
Monday, December 17th 2-9pm: Restaurant Fundariser @ Rubio's

Important Info from the PWP

Holiday Gift Card Fundraiser

As the holiday season begins, Highline is launching our annual gift card fundraiser. For each gift card sold, Highline will receive a percentage of the sales - and at no additional cost to you. All gift card order forms MUST be returned to the front office by Friday, December 7th to ensure delivery before Winter Break. Here is the order form.

In addition, the Highline PWP is organizing a holiday teacher and staff gift card purchasing program. This program is completely OPTIONAL. Here is the order form for the teacher gift card program. The deadline to turn this order form has been extended to Friday, December 14th.

Please see this letter for more information about both gift card programs. If you have any questions, please reach out to Abbie Wessel at abbiewessel@gmail.com. Thank you for your generosity and we wish all of our families a safe and happy holiday season!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Parent's Night Out on December 7th

It's that time again- PARENT NIGHT OUT! We'd love for your child or children to join us for some fun at Highline Academy, while you enjoy some kid-free time! This month the theme is Winter Slumber. Kids are welcome to wear pajamas/cozy clothes and we will be watching a snow adventure movie! Snack and drink provided, but kids may bring their own delicious treat if desired (please NO nuts). When: December 7th from 5-8pm. Cost: $20 for first child, each additional child is $5 All funds will go towards scholarships for students traveling to Boston over spring break.

Sign up using this link: http://signup.com/login/entry/98703586682526202

Annual Winter Music Concert

Please join us for the annual Winter Concert for grades K-5 on December 13th at 6pm. Doors open at 5:30pm, students should be with their teachers by 5:50pm. The concert will start promptly at 6pm at Bridgeway Church @ 5201 E Warren Ave, Denver, CO 80222 (east of Highline on Warren Avenue).

Dress for the occasion! We suggest students wear festive dress clothing or their school uniform. Please email John Mendez at jmendez@highlineacademy.org if you have any questions.

Colorado Gives Day Thanks

We came together - Highline staff, parents and community members - to help make Colorado Gives Day a success. Thank you for reaching out to your circles and being an ambassador of Highline - we could not have done it without you! Thank you for your support to help sustain our unique program and mission.

The 7th and 3rd grade classes have chosen to adopt St. Jude Children's Hospital for this winter season's charity drive. St. Jude provides free medical care as well as free travel, room and board for families of children who are suffering from cancer. In addition, they share their research with hospitals across the country to benefit children everywhere. To support St. Jude in continuing their work, we will be sponsoring a Superhero Shirt day on Friday December 14, 2018. Students will be able to wear their favorite Superhero t-shirt or sweatshirt and school appropriate bottoms of their choice for a minimum donation of $1(students and families are welcome to donate more if they choose.). Don't have a Superhero t-shirt? No worries, you can still participate! Homeroom teachers will have Superhero stickers that can be placed on a plain t-shirt. Let's all be Superheros for St. Jude!

Please contact Ms. Dillard, Ms. Silvers, Ms. Neuhart, or Ms. Liess with any questions. As always, if you choose not to participate, please have your student wear their uniform or REACH shirt and uniform bottoms.

Middle School Boston Trip

Still thinking about going to Boston this Spring Break?
Just a few days left before enrollment cost goes up $95.
Go to: www.efexploreamerica.com/2029014nd to sign up!

Free Workshop for Parents

There's still time to register for the FREE parent workshop on January 7th that will equip you with practical tools and applications for discussing race with children. Dinner is included with your free registration. Sign up today while seats last!

Fall Running Fundraiser - Feedback Survey

For the past three years, Run4Fund$ has helped Highline raise money but retains a portion of funds raised. Next year, the PWP would like to put on their own running event so the school receives 100% of the funds raised by the students. But in order to make this event a success, we will need to come together as a community. Please take a few minutes to respond to this questionnaire: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B98BMH6 . Your input will help turn this 'idea' into a reality.

2019-20 DPS School Choice

Transitioning out of Highline next year? Do you have a sibling of a current student joining us next year? You must complete a DPS Round 1 lottery application. The DPS School Choice lottery enrollment for next year takes place between January 15th and February 15th. You must apply online at http://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org/ anytime between January 15th and February 15th, 2019 at 4 p.m. by ranking up to 12 school preferences. If you have a sibling of a current student joining us, please also let Heather Knight (hknight@highlineacademy.org) know so we can be aware of your application.

School Picture Orders

If you need assistance with your child's school picture order, please reach out to our photographer, Van Gogh Photographers, directly at customerservice@vangoghco.com.

Health Clinic News

Winter viruses are in full swing! There has been a record number of students that have come to the clinic with headaches, stomachaches, fevers, and just feeling run down.

Please remind your students to:
-Wash hands frequently throughout the day
-Stay hydrated - H2O :) bring a water bottle!
-If running a fever, they should NOT come to school

DPS Parent Portal

The ParentPortal is your first stop to access up-to-date academic information and applications to support you in monitoring your student’s progress. The purpose of the Parent Portal is to improve communication between you, your student and their teachers that will enhance academic partnership and shared accountability. The link to the DPS Parent Portal is: https://myportal.dpsk12.org/

Are you experiencing technical issues? Did you forget your username or password? Call the DPS Parent Portal support line at 720-423-3163, or submit a support ticket via email at dotshelp@dpsk12.org.

PWP Information

Restaurant Fundraiser
Join us at Rubio's on Monday, December 17th from 2-9pm to support Highline Academy. 50% of sales will go back to our school! Please see the flyer here for more information.

Lunch / Recess Schedule

Please click here for the 2018-19 Lunch and Recess Schedule.

Thomas Jefferson High School Art Fest

Come one, come all and discover a unique family experience at the TJ ArtFest! Join us for the 30th anniversary of this fabulous community event where you can find unique gifts from professional artisans as well as student artists, new and used books for sale, student carolers and entertainment, a fun KidZone with activities plus visit with Santa from 2pm-4pm. They will even have a Sam’s #3 chili lunch from 11am-1pm as a fundraiser for SkillsUSA, so come hungry! See the flyer here.

When: Saturday, December 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: TJ High School, 3950 S. Holly Street on Holly South of Hampden

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