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A publication for the Highlands Elementary community.

Hawk News

August 13, 2021

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Welcome to Highlands Elementary!

Principal's Update

There is a lot of new and detailed information in this letter.  Please take the time to go through it.  We thank you and are VERY excited for school to begin!  See you all Monday at 4:00 for the Back To School Event!

Class Lists posted  - August 13 at 4:00 pm
The class lists will be posted on our exterior doors on the east sides of the building: door 1 and door 2.  Please remember that these lists are private and are not to be posted on social media, websites, or pictures taken and shared.

Back to School Supply Drop Night - August 16 - Outdoor event only 4:00-5:00
Below is a map that lets you know where your child's grade level will be sitting.  Please take the time to go over this before you arrive.  Teachers will have signs with their names and grade levels on them.  PTO will be providing popsicles for children.

Vehicle Traffic Pattern Map - We have provided a vehicle traffic pattern map for those who will be driving to school.  Please look this over as there are a few areas that parent vehicles can not use.  Our priority is keeping all students safe when they come to school and appreciate your cooperation.

Student Morning Drop Off Map - The third map is where students will line up in the mornings.  This has changed a little bit from a few days ago.  Please look it over even if you were told to go to a certain door.  While you are attending the back to school event, please find the area where your student will line up.  We have made our seating arrangements for the evening to be close to the doors the students will line up at. 

Student Dismissal -  WALKING students will be guided out the back doors (west side) of the school.  Please make a point to discuss a meeting spot with your child/ren where you will meet.  A good opportunity to do this would be at the Back to School Night event.  Having a spot chosen before school starts will alleviate your child/ren and staff stress levels :)  
BUS students will be brought to the cafeteria and then walked by staff to the bus area.  We will have bus numbers but it will also be helpful if you know the number and talk with your child about it as well.
VEHICLE PICK UP students will be walked to the front of the school by staff.  Please abide by the vehicle traffic pattern map.  Parents are also, welcome to park in the designated area and walk up to meet their students.


 

1st Day of School (1st-5th) - August 17

Kindergarten 1st day  - August 19

Preschool 1st day - August 19

Parent Orientation Night - September 2 - Virtual 

Picture Day  (individual pictures) - September 9

Late Start Days (start time: 11:30 a.m.) - Sept 1, Nov 3, Dec 1, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4


     
Principal, Ryan Ball
ball_ryan@svvsd.org
 

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT MAP-
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VEHICLE TRAFFIC PATTERN MAP -
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STUDENT MORNING LINE UP MAP -
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IMPORTANT BUS INFORMATION
 

Transportation is available for elementary students living 1-1/2 miles or more from their school of attendance, and for secondary students living 2-1/2 miles or more from their school of attendance. Please call (303) 702-7530 or (303) 682-7253 for bus route information.

TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT

Families can view assigned bus numbers in Infinite Campus.  If you are new or never have accessed Infinite Campus, you will need to contact your school's office.
303-702-8040
 


 

 

 

Office Notes...


You can reach the office at 303-702-8040
Our office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. 


Ipad Refresh Info.  Grades 3-5 will begin their ipad refresh on Tuesday.    Please have them bring their equipment, cords as well, to school. Those students will need to bring them daily as we will slowly change them out this week. New students in grades 3-5 will be assigned an ipad during this time period as well. Grades k-2 will not be receiving theirs yet due to a shortage from the manufacturer and will be assigned another date to get their devices.

For details about technology please go to this link. Family Technology Resources 

Important Links:

Covid 19 protocols for 21.22

Meet the Staff

School Supplies

21-22 School Calendars

Please note that the Prek calendar can be different than the Elementary Calendar.
 

The health office will be hosting a Medication Drop Off during back to school night. There will be a table set up by the front entrance.  Please note that all medications must be dropped off by an adult, be in their original packaging, not expired and submitted with a health plan that has been filled out by a doctor, then signed by both the doctor and a parent/guardian.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Health Clerk Christina Haid by calling 303-702-8040 or via email at haid_christina@svvsd.org


Seizure Plan       Severe Allergy Form      Asthma Care Plan      Permission to Medicate
 

PTO will be holding an outdoor kinder Cheers & Tears event!

Parents who are dropping off students for the kinder meet and greet on 8/17 from 9:00-10:30 are invited to stay and have coffee and breakfast on the south side lawn.  This will give parents an opportunity to meet other kinder parents and our extraordinary PTO group!

KINDER UPDATE :  If you are a newly registered kindergarten parent, and have not signed your student up for an assessment, please contact the office so that we can send the link to you.
  • Monday, August 16th Kindergarten Testing begins: 3 students will come in every 20 min starting at 9am and ending around 2pm 
  • Tuesday, August 17th, Kindergarten Meet and Greet. Students will come from 9-10:30 on the first day of school to do some fun activities. 
  • Tuesday, August 17 11:00-2:00 Kindergarten testing
  • Thursday, August 19 1st day of school for Kindergarten

     


    PTO NEEDS YOUR HELP!
  • We are asking for families to help out our teachers and staff by stocking the staff lounges!  What a wonderful gift for them to have starting off the school year!  If you can help, please click on the link provided.  Go HAWKS!

    Stock the Staff's Lounge Sign Up




 

Before and After School Care
Registration information...

If you are in need of care, please register as soon as possible.  Spots do tend to fill up quickly.  If you have any questions about the program, please email our program director Denise Gerhard at gerhard_denise@svvsd.org.  

Register Now
 

 

Preschool Information

 
Our preschool hours are:
  • Morning Preschool | 8:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
  • Afternoon Preschool | 12:50 p.m. – 3:20 p.m
The Health Appraisal forms and tuition contracts will also need to be turned in before a child can start preschool. They can be emailed to Michele Keener or Korri Winka at any time (keener_michele@svvsd.org or winka_korri@svvsd.org). 

Our tuition preschool is full and the waitlist is over 20 families.  It is recommended that parents in need of preschool contact another elementary school in the area or private preschool for availability.  


 
Thank you

 

News and dates

21-22 school year...

Class Lists posted  - August 13

Supply Drop Night - August 16

1st Day of School (1st-5th) - August 17

Kindergarten 1st day  - August 19

Preschool 1st day - August 19

Parent Orientation Night - TBD

Picture Day  (individual pictures) - September 9

Late Start Days (start time: 11:30 a.m.) - Sept 1, Nov 3, Dec 1, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4

 

 

 Upcoming Events

 
  • Class Lists posted  - August 13
     
  • Supply Drop Night - August 16~ Outside of classrooms
     
  • First Day of School  (1st-5th) -  August 17
     
  • First Day of School (Kindergarten & Prek)  - August 19
     
  • Picture Day  (individualpictures) - September 9
     
  • Late Start Days (start time: 11:30 a.m.) - Sept 1, Nov 3, Dec 1, Feb 2, Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4





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