Highland Shines
Scaryoke
Night
a Great
Success!
Thank you Mrs. Dumas, Mrs. Shaffer, Mrs. Dearborn, Mrs. Derosiers, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Coombs, Ms. Shields, Ms. Crowell, and Ms. Tellier for a night of Halloween fun at the Highland Drive-In!
Highland's First
Scarecrow Contest!
Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Devanna for a wonderful contest!
First Place goes to "Pete the Cat" by Leon George!
Second Place goes to "Sally" by Ava-Lynn Melendez!
Third Place goes to "Minion" by Cole Micklon!
The PTA Halloween Dance was spooktacular!
Thank you PTA!
Thank you to Mrs. Dumas and Mrs. Cox-Biron for creating our new Free Lending Library!
This is located right by car patrol! Take a book and leave a book! This gives students another opportunity to enjoy reading more books.
Reading opens your world!
Congratulations to Mrs. Timpe for being this month's winner for WCID's Best Teacher!
Thank you Troop 290!
Several Boy Scouts from Troop 290 joined Mr. Baskerville and his family in cleaning up the HOWL Outdoor Classroom!
Huge THANK YOU to Texas Roadhouse Restaurant in Manchester for providing a complimentary luncheon for HGF staff!!!
Huge THANK YOU to McDonald's in Manchester for providing staff with a complimentary breakfast.
Thank you to McDonald's
For supporting education by sponsoring the EDies Awards!
4th Graders Celebration!
4th Grade Celebration!
Kick off to Reading and Math Day!
Field Day Fun!
Highland Installs a New Communication Board!
Communication boards are tools used as an alternative way of communicating for people who may have difficulties with speech or language, or for some individuals with autism. These boards allow people to communicate with nonverbal exchanges by using a symbol based system. The Highland Communication Board was modeled after the communication system currently being used at Highland. Ms. Horne, Highland's speech pathologist, worked with a contractor to create the design of the board. The idea for the communication board was first brought to the school's attention by Rebecca Dobles, Highland's social worker. The board is located in the school's yard. We hope it will enhance our community's playground experience!
Ms. Tellier is Honored!
Ms. Tellier was chosen to be recognized as a recipient of the 2021 Christa McAuliffe Coin!
Congratulations on being honored by the See Science Center, Ms Tellier! We are so proud of you!
Recipients will receive their special coin at an evening event on May 3rd at the See Science Center.
Mr. Coulon is Honored!
Mr. Coulon was chosen to be recognized as a teacher who has made an impact by the See Science Center organization. With this recognition, Mr. Coulon will receive the 2021 Christa McAuliffe Coin during a celebration at the SEE Science Center on May 3rd for National Teacher Appreciation Day!
The following was said about Mr. Coulon, "Our team has had the opportunity to worked with David for several years. We have always been impressed with his communication to not only teach, but to build each student's confidence and instill in them an excitement for learning. His passion for his work is contagious and creates enthusiasm for lifelong learning."
Congratulations, Mr. Coulon!! We at Highland are so proud of you!
District Educators Honored
In the fall, the SEE Science Center Board of Directors generously donated 13 of the new Christa McAuliffe commemorative coins to Manchester School District. The coins honor the legacy and spirit of McAuliffe, the Concord High teacher who was chosen by NASA to join the crew of the Challenger shuttle in 1986. She tragically died when the shuttle exploded during launch.
The SEE board requested that these coins be awarded to deserving educators in our district. These above educators were nominated.
Congratulations to Mrs. Dumas for winning the Christa McAuliffe Coin!! She is a dedicated teacher who works tirelessly in the service of her students! We are so proud!!
The Christa McAuliffe Coin
Spotlight on Newspaper Club!
Check out the newspaper below written by our very own Newspaper Club!
Social Emotional Learning - A Caregivers Guide.webmHere is the video presentation on "Social Emotional Learning" that was given on 2/1/22.
Highland Scores!!
Go Huskies!
Highland Boys Won the City Championship!!
A huge thank you goes to
Coach Al Beauchemin!
Spotlight on HGF's
Robotics Club!
Spotlight on the
Kindness Club!
Spotlight on HGF's Art Club!
A Drive-In Halloween Night was celebrated at HGF on October 28, 2021!
Many super heroes, spooks, and other characters came out to join in the fun!
Halloween "Scaryoke"
So much haunted Halloween fun!
Thank you to all the families who joined us and to all the amazing staff who volunteered for the event!
Prizes were given for the best
decorated cars!
Students played Bingo and did a Scavenger Hunt!
Hero loves Halloween!
Outdoor Classroom Update!
Blue Ribbon Companies, who gave us a generous discount on our fence, will soon commence with the construction of the fence! Teachers did a Jeans' Day Fundraiser and the PTA provided some funds to help complete the $2000.00 we needed.
We also have a team of Highland staff who worked from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM on November 2nd in making picnic tables to go into our Outdooor Classroom. This work was completed with guidance from Girls at Work. We still need 3 more picnic tables so if anyone has one in good shape that they would like to donate, we would appreciate it!
PTA Event!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Chunky's Cinema!
Please join us for a private HGF movie showing of the Grinch on December 8, 2021 beginning at 5:30. More information will be coming out shortly! Be on the look out for your PTA form!
Ugly Sweater Contest!
Although the competition was difficult, Mrs. Cole won second place and Mr. Coulon won first place!!
The Elf on the Shelf!
A wonderful virtual, evening event occurred on December 2nd! Students listened to a story telling of the Polar Express, made a snowy owl craft, and sang holiday songs while enjoying cocoa and cookies!
Mr. and Mrs. Claus joined in on the Highland Holiday fun during the Polar Express Night!
A big thank you to all who joined us for this special Highland evening!
Thank you to Ms. Dobles!
Ms. Dobles, HGF's social worker, provided a special training for parents on social emotional learning on Feb. 1, 2022! Many parents joined in to hear about strategies they can use to help their children.
Mrs. Dumas, Mrs. Cox-Biron, Ms. Lewis, and Mr. Coulon all gave their time to greet students and make them feel welcomed at the clinic!
Many wonderful staff from the Manchester Health Department were on hand to make the event successful!
New Clubs Starting at HGF!
The Art Club with Mrs. Chandonnet is on Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00.
Robotics Club is with Mrs. Dumas & Mrs. Coombs on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00. There is currently a wait list for this club.
Kindness Club (Community Service Club) with Ms. Dobles will be on Tuesdays starting Feb. 8th from 3:00-4:00.
The Newspaper Club with Mrs. Boucher will be on Wednesdays starting Feb. 9th from 3:00-4:00 for students in grades 3 & 4.
Homework Club with Mrs. Bresnahan and Ms. Dugas on Mondays & Wednesdays 3:00-4:00.
Yoga Club with Ms. Tellier on Thursdays from 3:00-4:00.
Student Council Club with Ms. Lewis on Mondays from 3:00-4:00.
Drama Club with Ms. Stoffel, Mrs. Coyle, and Mr. Lillis is currently filled.
These clubs are free to all students and will be in person this year! Please email the teacher above if your child is interested.
Club Permission form: docs.google.com/document/d/1u4csoSAHCPE-foxpW0az0azJPIRn8H4Fu5zsoyQlo8g/edit
Highland Holds a Covid Booster Clinic
Thank you to the Manchester Health Dept.!!
Many students and their families
attended Highland's Clinic on Jan. 4th!
Thank you Clinic Volunteers!
Mrs. Dumas, Mrs. Cox-Biron, Ms. Lewis, and Mr. Coulon all gave their time to greet students and make them feel welcomed at the clinic!
Many wonderful staff from the Manchester Health Department were on hand to make the event successful!