Highland Elementary

What a wonderful week full of appreciation for our teachers and staff. Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring this week, Sarah McEwen who made so many wonderful pies and treats and chaired the events, and ALL of you parents that donated food items, sent gifts, and helped students appreciate their teachers and our staff. Have a great weekend.

Friday is our final day of Teacher Appreciation Week. Tomorrow's theme is: YOU”RE PLANE AWESOME! -Give a high-five or fist bump to every teacher and staff member you see today! Everyone deserves to be seen and appreciated. Don’t forget to tell them how amazing they are too!

Shoutout of appreciation to Kneaders for their donation of yummy breads for the charcuterie board snacks for teachers and staff today. #Kneaders Teacher Appreciation theme for Thursday: IN FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT! -Bring a book for your teacher to add to their classroom library. It can be one of your favorite books, or one you’ve been wanting to read. Or you could even write your own book for your teacher.

It's School Nurses' Day. We want to recognize our very own school nurse - Nurse Amy and thank her for all she does to support the students at Highland.

Tomorrow's Teacher Appreciation Theme is:
PHOTO OPP!
-Draw a picture for you teacher and give it to them today. It could be a picture of something they like, you like, or a favorite memory from the school year. You could even draw a picture of a fun place to go on vacation!

Last week we welcomed some of the new Aspen Peaks School Board and Cabinet members to Highland. The 1st grade students loved listening to them read. They also got the opportunity to visit a few other classes and tour the school.

Miss Bonham's class of Padwan Learners wishes you the happiest of May the 4th (Force) Be With You days.

Check out what's happening this week at Highland!
The latest edition of Highland Happenings Newsletter is in. your email.
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Look for ways you and your students can participate.
Yearbook prices go up tomorrow - last day to get the $15.00 price.

It was fitting that our final Principal's Lunch was on Principals' Day yesterday. While the faculty and staff left little surprises for Mr. Killpack, the students got to see him participate in two super fun assemblies. During the science assembly he was sandwiched between two beds of nails and had a cinder block broken over him; then at the Reading Ninja assembly he got to break a board using his ninja skills. We are thankful to have such a fun, kind, and supportive principal at Highland.

Yesterday was National School Lunch Superheroes day. Our very own Cafeteria Squad are amazing! The kids love seeing them everyday for lunches made with love.

Thank you to our PTA in our own reading sensei Mrs. Bee for putting on a great final reading ninjas assembly for our lower grades. Students really loved watching the karate students and Mrs. Stevenson and Mr. Killpack break some boards.

We had so much fun this morning with the Oak Canyon Science Demo Team. Students got to see so many parts of science experiments in action. You'll have to ask your students about their favorite part and especially about Mr. Killpack laying on a bed of nails.

Tomorrow is a special Spirit Day - it's also Principal's Day. Support our school and show off your school pride for Mr. Killpack. Wear your favorite Highland shirt.

Congratulations to Mrs. Christley and Mr. Killpack on their RISE Recognitions today. We appreciate the parents who notice the great things our teachers and staff are doing and in submitting these nominees to the district. We are lucky to have such amazing adults who care about the students here at Highland.

Mrs. Christley
Highland Elementary, 1st Grade Teacher
Nominated by Michelle Paswaters, parent
"She is such a great teacher. She is so sweet and patient with all the kids and always so positive. She is an amazing teacher that makes learning fun and the kids have so much fun in her class."

Mr. Killpack
Highland Elementary, Principal
Nominated by Krysti Staheli, parent
"He goes above and beyond to make sure each student is taken care of. He sees the best in the kids and gives them all so much grace and encouragement."

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week is next week (May 4-8) and we invite parents/students to help celebrate the amazing teachers and staff at Highland.

Our amazing PTA is doing something daily to let our faculty know just how wonderful they are. They are seeking a few donated items for daily treats/meals: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FAFAB2CA2F49-63601381-teacher

They have also come up with ways that students can participate each day. Check out the flyer for more details.

Splash Summit passes for students that completed the reading challenge are being sent home this week. We have written student names on each pass. Please keep them in a safe place as they are not replaceable. Thanks for participating in the reading challenge this year.

Happy Rainy Afternoon Highland Hawks,

Check out the calendar to see what is happening this week. We are looking forward to a very fun Friday with Principal's Day, a Science Assembly, and the Reading Ninjas' Assembly.

Next week will be Teacher Appreciation Week. Watch for ways you can help and participate being sent home soon.

See you tomorrow back at school.

Our 5th graders had an amazing time on their field trip to Highland Glen seeing real life ecosystems. Thanks Miss Louw, Miss Campbell, Ms Jones and all of our parent volunteers for making this adventure possible.