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Highlands Elementary News TODAY!
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THIS WEEK
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PROJECT WEE CARE - SPRING DRIVE
Project Wee Care kicks off its third collection of the school year on March 2nd through March 11th!
Help us teach your kids about our greater role in community and donate! If each Highlands Family brought just one item, we could make a HUGE contribution in serving food to our neighbors in need. Please remember these families as you do your grocery shopping.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT
POSTPONED!
WALK-A-JOG 2020
LOOKING FOR A SCREEN TIME ALTERNATIVE?
ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO READ-0!
New this year, Highlands students receive a colorful READ-O filled with different engaging literacy activities each month. The activities are accessible across grade levels and translated into Spanish on the reverse. Students are encouraged to complete activities as part of their nightly reading homework and classes compete for the highest participation percentage monthly. Many of the activities get students thinking and communicating about their reading which improves reading comprehension.
Can’t find your READ-O among the holiday greetings and packages? READ-O is always available for you to print from the school website under “News and Announcements”, then “Community Flyers” or click HERE:
http://highlands.smfcsd.net/news-and-announcements/community-flyers.html
The PINK February READ-O is due Monday, March 2nd.
NEW HIGHLANDS LUNCHTIME RUNNING CLUB!
Thanks to our amazing computer lab teacher Sijen Oltof with support from the Highlands PTA all 4th and 5th graders at Highlands can participate in the new Running Club during lunchtime!
WHEN: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays before lunch.
WHERE: Meet behind room 24.
WHO: All 4th and 5th graders.
WHAT: Every 5 miles run (20 laps) earns your student a foot charm
Details:
- Every lap around the school perimeter is tallied and progress is recorded on a running card.
- 4 laps around the school is equivalent to 1 mile AND for every 5 miles (20 laps) each student runs they will receive a foot charm.
- Each student will receive a running card and volunteers will help record each lap.
- Classes with the most participation will be rewarded with a special treat at the end of each trimester.
If you have a 4th or 5th grader ask them about it and encourage them to participate!
If you would are around the school during lunchtime and have some spare moments to help, feel free to stop by and help Sijen out!
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SUPPORT HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY
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HIGHLANDS SPIRIT WEAR
New Highlands Spirit Wear is now available to order online.
Place your order online and we will deliver your items to your child's classroom
Need Help? Contact:
Michelle
BUNKER HILL BIRTHDAY SIGN
Surprise your Highlands student with a Happy Birthday message this year.
5TH GRADE PROMOTION FUNDRAISING
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YO DOTS UPDATE!
Enjoy a yummy treat and 60% of your purchase goes to support our 5th Grade promotion activities.
Wednesdays after school by the kinder gate.
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JAMBA JUICE CARDS BENEFITING 5TH GRADE PROMOTION!
JAMBA JUICE cards are available for purchase NOW!
Your $10 Jamba Juice card entitles you to buy one, get one free SIX times at any Jamba Juice on ANY size!
For the just a little more than the cost of ONE large you can get SIX buy one, get one free! Buy one for yourself, your friends, or consider bringing some to work to sell.
50% of your purchase goes to support 5th grade promotion.
Email lauralaguna@gmail.com to order your card/cards, or see us at the Kindergarten gate on Wednesdays.
YEARBOOK 2019-2020
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ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK*
*5th Graders Need Not Order!
Each 5th Grade Student will Receive a Yearbook Upon Promotion.
Yearbooks are available for sale!
Purchase online at http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09856552
Or fill out this flyer and turn into your teacher.
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RAISE FUNDS FOR HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY
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SHOP CHARLESTON WRAP ONLINE
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Striving for 100% Participation
The SMART Fund Annual Giving Campaign is our most important fundraiser of the year. ALL students benefit from your support.
We are asking the families who haven’t donated yet to please join the families who have contributed by clicking this link https://highlands-pta.membershiptoolkit.com/smartfund
Many of you contribute in other ways like volunteering, buying gift wrap and helping in the classrooms, and we are striving for 100% Highland’s SMART fund participation so even a small amount makes a difference.
You can also maximize your contribution with an employer corporate match.
Together, with everyone's help, we can continue to support important Highlands Elementary programs.
Any questions please email Missy Palala at m121212@comcast.net
Click to Donate
(as of February 13, 2020)
What is the HIGHLANDS SMART FUND?
The Highlands SMART Fund supports all PTA-sponsored enrichment programs at Highlands Elementary during the school year. Donations to the Highlands SMART Fund are used entirely to fund enrichment programs and services for our students at Highlands Elementary. SMART represents the primary focus areas of Highlands PTA’s fundraising efforts: Science, Math, Art, Reading and Technology. These areas are our primary focus, but we also support other activities to support the whole child. The SMART Fund is managed by the Highlands Elementary School PTA.
What is the difference between the HIGHLANDS SMART FUND and the San Mateo-Foster City Ed Foundation?
100% of the donations to the Highlands SMART Fund stay at our school to support our programs. The San Mateo-Foster City Education Foundation (SMFCEF) is a non-profit organization that raises dollars to support District-wide programs at all schools in the San Mateo-Foster City School District.
What do the HIGHLANDS SMART FUND dollars support?
The Highlands SMART Fund supports all PTA-sponsored enrichment programs at Highlands for the school year. These programs are supported by YOUR donations.*
- Teacher Support: Computer Lab Teacher, TK/K PE Teacher, Before School Librarian, Reading Support Aide, English Language Aide, School Supervision, Teacher Grant Program
- Student & Classroom Programs: Classroom Gardens, Hands-on Science Education, Supplemental Music Programs, Art-in-Action, Classroom School Supplies, Library Materials
- Computers & Technology: Computers, Computer Lab Equipment, Audio/Visual Equipment, Education & Assessment Software
- Community & School Activities: Assemblies, Lunchtime Enrichment Programs, Community Nights, Student Clubs, Parent Education Programs, Student T-shirts
…and so much more!
*Data from 2019-20 Proposed Highlands PTA Budget
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