"THE BUZZ"
Highland Elementary's
Weekly News for Hornet Families
2022-2023
Success for All... Whatever it Takes!
Highland Elementary School Information
2909 KY-54, Owensboro, KY 42303
Phone: 270-852-7370 Fax: 270-852-7380
Principal: Kristy Brackin
Assistant Principal: Larry Shadowen
Instructional Coach: Beth Hutchinson
School Counselor: Whitney Matthews
Family Resource Center Coordinator: Ellie Humphrey
Secretary: Ashley Mattingly
PLEASE USE THIS SITE TO STAY UP TO DATE ON ALL THE LATEST HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWS!
Every day is a GREAT day to be a HORNET!
What's the Latest Buzz?
May 22 - 23, 2023
Brackin's Buzz of the Week!
Breakfast & Lunch
MENU FOR THE WEEK OF May 22 - 23
MENU FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 22nd-23rd,2023
MONDAY 05-22-23
BREAKFAST Assorted Breakfast Items
Juice (Apple=14g,Grape=21g,OJ=13g)
LUNCH Breaded Chicken Sandwich (43g,wheat,soy)
Frozen Fruit Cup (19g)
Cheez It (14g,wheat,milk,soy)
Carrots & Dip (dip contains egg)
Fudge Round (23g,wheat,milk,egg,soy,tree nuts,nuts)
TUESDAY 05-23-23
BREAKFAST Assorted Poptarts
Juice (Apple=14g,Grape=21g,OJ=13g)
LUNCH Sub Sandwich (34.99g,dairy,turkey,wheat)
Raisels (37g,natural flavors)or Dried Cranberries(27g)
Juice Box (22g,pineapple)
Assorted Chips
Assorted Cookies or Dessert
School is out for summer!!! See you in August!
Family Resource Center News
- Ms. Ellie
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May 8 - 12, 2023
KSA TESTING 3rd - 5th GRADE
May 3rd - 17th
Families,
Please make every effort to make sure your child is here these first 2 weeks of May on time, as we enter our state testing season. Please avoid any appointments during the school day, as well.
Your child has worked to learn so many new things this year and it is now time for them to show what they know!
Please help us by reinforcing the Good Effort criteria, so that all of our students will shine like the Hollywood STARs, during state testing. Encourage your child to do his or her BEST on the TEST!
Thank You,
Mrs. Brackin
5th Grade Graduation
We are very excited to celebrate our 5th grade students this Thursday evening as they are promoted to middle-schoolers! Please join us at 6pm for this ceremony followed by a reception with cookies and lemonade provided by our Highland PTO.
Students should dress in their "Sunday Best" attire that follows the school dress code.
Doors will open at 5:30pm.
IMPORTANT: This is a ticketed event only due to limited seating. Each family will receive 6 tickets on Monday. If your family does not need all of the tickets, we ask that you please send those back in on Wednesday for families that may have contacted their teacher about extra tickets. Small children may sit on the lap of an adult and not need a ticket. Those without a ticket will not be allowed to enter the ceremony. The event will be live for those unable to attend on the Hornet Studio at 6pm.
Our Highland PTO is THE BEST!!! We want to show you our appreciation for all the wonderful things you have done for us and our kids this year. Please join us on Friday, May 19th for lunch. We will be having Real Hacienda during our field day/water day event! Please contact highlandhornetspto@gmail.com if you have volunteered this year and would like to join. Again, THANK YOU for all you do PTO!!!
Do you think Highland is family friendly?
We hope so! Please take a few moments to fill out this survey for our Family Friendly Initiative! We appreciate your support!
What's the Latest Buzz?
May 8 - 12, 2023
RSVP for our Cyber Safe Parent Night here!
M.E.N in the Making
Our 4th and 5th grade boys did a great job learning how to use tools and constructing our garden box! Thank you to Tyler Matthews, Jesse McDonald, and Tim Steed for donating your materials, time, and expertise! We appreciate you!
Girls Who Lead
Our 4th and 5th grade girls used the garden box to spruce up our outdoor classroom! They did a great job replanting many flowers that were donated. We are thankful for our community sponsors for donating soil, mulch and plants!
Highland PTO News
Check out Highland's PTO Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/highlandhornetspto
Signup for PTO news through the REMIND app. This is a great way to stay informed on PTO news, volunteer opportunities, and sign-up links. Simply text @f83d3b2 to 81010.
Things ALL Families Need to Know
Did you know that Highland has its own daily school news channel? Tune in here to watch what is happening each morning live at 7:40am in the Hornet Studio!
School Breakfast
K-5th grade students that arrive at school from 7:00am - 7:30am will go straight to the cafeteria to choose if he or she would like to eat breakfast.
Pre-K students will eat breakfast with their class at the start of school.
Breakfast remains FREE through the end of the year for ALL students!
After 7:30am, students may go to the cafeteria for a GRAB & GO breakfast, which would be something like cereal and milk.
After breakfast, ALL K-5 students head to the gym until 7:30am, when students are dismissed to go to class.
We will be teaching students the new routine this week, Wednesday - Friday with a quick breakfast, then go full force next week!!!
Morning Car Duty Process
7:00 - 7:15 (or until you see an adult out front waving you to the front) - All Early Bird K-5 Drop-offs go to the BACK.
7:15 - ALL families with a PRESCHOOL student ALWAYS go to the BACK.
7:15 (or until you see an adult out front waving you to the front) - 7:40 - All K-5 families go to the FRONT.
Students should be ready to exit the car on their own.
Any families needing extra assistance (K-5) should pull all the way up to the Hornet sign (by the playground)
Once adults walk in the building, you're child is TARDY and you will need to walk them in to the front office.
Please NEVER drop a student off in the BACK or FRONT when an adult is not present.
2022-2023
DCPS SCHOOL CALENDAR
View or download the DCPS instructional calendar by clicking on the image to the right. Families are reminded to avoid potential make-up days when scheduling appointments, vacations etc.
ClaSSDojo
Families,
Are you connected to ClassDojo? This is Highland's primary communication tool. If you have not downloaded this app, please do so. You should have received an invited from your child's teacher to get the most up-to-date classroom news, as well as any school-wide announcements on the School Story!
Please use Dojo communication only for school purposes and not personal business. Also, please respect our teachers by abiding by the 7am-7pm Monday - Friday Dojo time and not on the weekends. Our teachers work VERY HARD and deserve to have time with their families and to take a mental break!!!
2022-23 Highland Student/Family Handbook
Please click here to review the student handbook and find out everything you want to know about Highland!
PikmyKid
Families,
Please make sure you check your PikMyKid app for your child's transportation mode on Monday. If your child rode Bus #25 Purple last year in the afternoon, please note that this bus only runs in the morning and your child would have a different bus in the afternoon. That change should be reflected in your PikMyKid app. Remember, if you want to make any changes in your child's daily pickup, you must do that before 2:00pm or else you must call the school office. Make sure when you arrive in the afternoon car rider line that you announce your arrival in PikMyKid.. You are in the car pickup line starting at 2:00pm.
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May 1 - 5, 2023
Girls Who Lead
** Be on the lookout for a field trip permission form. **
Girls Who Lead is open to all 4th and 5th grade girls. We meet every other Friday.
The meeting dates are:
May 5th
Would you like to eat lunch at school with your child?
We are opening the doors for this to happen. Due to heightened safety practices and limited seating, there are specific days, times, and guidelines the parent/guardian must follow. Please read through all of the guidelines below to learn how you can eat lunch with your child. All live links mentioned in the guidelines below will be in the text box below "Visitors at Lunch".
Links for Visitors at Lunch
Our LAST lunch date for this school year is May 5th!
DCPS Background Check Application
Highland Lunch RSVP - Reservations can be denied if not 24 hours in advance of the lunch date or seating is full.
What's the Latest Buzz?
April 24 - 28, 2023
REGISTER NOW!!!
No matter where your child is attending school OR if you are awaiting transfer status, please register your child NOW!
We have had 49% of our returning Highland families register for 2023 - 2024!!! Thank you! Please keep those registrations coming in and we will continue to give out our STICKY PRIZES to the kids!!!
Do you know a family that lives by you that has a child old enough to attend preschool or kindergarten? Please send them to Highland to get registered!!!
M.E.N in the Making
This club is new and for all 4th and 5th grade boys! We will focus on leadership and team building!
A permission slip is required for the boys to help with the garden boxes at the next two meetings. If your son needs a permission slip, please let Ms. Ellie know.
The meeting dates are:
April 28th
All Pro Dad
Calling all dads, friends, uncles, grandfathers, neighbors!
We would love for you to join us in being a positive male role model for our students here at Highland. Our next meeting for All Pro Dad will be this Thursday, April 27th at 7 AM in the Library. Please RSVP here. We can't wait to see you for breakfast and bonding!
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April 17 - 21, 2023
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April 10 - 14, 2023
Ladies Night Out
[With the Kids]
April 27th
Hey Highland Family! We want to invite our moms, aunts, grandmas, or other role models to join us for a night of bowling with the kids! We are asking for only one guest per family to attend! There will be an entry fee that will be announced closer to the event once we get a head count. The Family Resource Center and our Family Friendly Initiative will be covering part of the cost. Pizza will be included!
Please RSVP here by April 21st!
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March 27 - 30, 2023
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March 20 - 24, 2023
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March 13 - 17, 2023
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March 6 - 10, 2023
THEMED DRESS DAYS
This week! Monday - Thursday
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 31
On Tuesday, wear blue & yellow AND Rock Your craziest, mismatched Socks!
5th grader, Abigail Nebel
FRYSC Page Day
March 8th, 2023
Abigail submitted an essay exaplining to legislators why they should support Family Resource Centers. She was one of the selected applicants from across the state to page a legislator in Frankfort.
Picture with Ms. Ellie- Family Resource Coordinator
Government in Action!
Abigail was selected to page with Rep. Suzanne Miles from Owensboro. Rep. Miles showed her around the Chamber and even allowed Abigail to help her submit votes on bills!
Highland Academic Team Wins Regional Competition!
A big congratulations goes out to our Highland Academic Team as they competed on Saturday and were the 1st Place Overall Regional Champions!!! Thank you to all of our coaches, as well, who have spent many hours helping prepare our kids for this big day!
AWARDS
MATH
1st Place - Simon Dedaj, 4th Place - Lincoln Pickens
SCIENCE
1st Place - Simono Dedaj, 2nd Place - Naomi Shire
LANGUAGE ARTS
3rd Place - Scarlett Foster
ARTS & HUMANITIES
1st Place - Jenna Faulkner, 2nd Place - Violet Phelan, 3rd Place - Georgia Dedaj
QUICK RECALL
1st Place - Simon Dedaj, Naomi Shire, Jenna Faulkner, Abigail Nebel, Scarlett Foster, Nolan Kafer, Ella Nonweiler, Georgia Dedaj, Lincoln Pickens,
Spring Picture Day
5th Grade Graduation Picture Day
Wednesday, March 8th
What's the Latest Buzz?
Feb. 27 - Mar. 3, 2023
Student Lighthouse Presents at DCPS Board Meeting
Thank you to the following Student Lighthouse members for presenting to our DCPS Board Members on the great things happening at Highland Elementary!
Brayden Lowe, Nolan Kafer, Noah Bevil, Noah Camron, Simon Dedaj, Violet Phelan, Ella Nonweiler, Scarlett Foster, Alex Settles, Georgia Dedaj, and Naomi Shire.
Thank you for your LEADERSHIP!!!
Literacy Week Spirit Days
Themed - Dress Days This Week!
Tuesday - Wear your favorite place shirt!
Wednesday - Wear your sports shirt!
Thursday - Wear your favorite cap!
Friday - Wear your comfiest reading clothes! Pajamas acceptable!
What's the Latest Buzz?
Feb. 20 - Feb. 24, 2023
MORNING CAR DUTY CHANGES EFFECTIVE TOMORROW, TUESDAY, FEB. 21st!
We tried it,
You liked it,
We liked it,
LET'S DO IT!
Please click on the picture to view the NEW morning car duty schedule.
Afternoon car duty will remain the same due to heavy traffic.
TUESDAY IS ALL OUT BLUE DAY to CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL ANGELMAN'S DAY!
Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 21st, we are going ALL OUT BLUE, to celebrate International Angelman’s Day, in honor of our student Harper Webb, who was born with Angelman’s Syndrome. We want to educate and raise awareness for Angelman’s, which occurs in 1 out of 15,000 births and with 500,000 diagnosed cases of Angelman Syndrome Worldwide. With Angelman’s Syndrome verbal communication is limited and communication devices along with nonverbal communication are used to support communication.
Harper, a 4th grader here at Highland with Angelman Syndrome, has been a part of our family since preschool and is loved by all our staff and students. She is always a smiling face that lights up a room and loves being with her classmates. Although Harper cannot speak she has many ways she communicates to her friends through her AAC device and nonverbal communication. “Harper hugs” are a favorite here at Highland and is one of the ways she show her love for others. Harper teaches us all so much everyday!! She is a true superhero in our school!!
Kindness Branches Out
This month, our students will be watching for random acts of Kindness from others. As they observe this, they can fill out a heart about the person and kindness witnessed and put it on our Kindness Tree!
I am inviting any family members to participate in this, as well! If you notice any ACTS of KINDNESS from Highland staff of students, please feel free to create your own heart and write the names of the person and the act of kindness on the heart. You can send those in with your child to give to our office to be shared!!!
THANK YOU FAMILIES for your KIND HEARTS in supporting Highland!!!
Mrs. Brackin
WINTER WEATHER
DCPS POLICIES & DCPS@HOME HELP
DCPS@Home
a plan that will allow learning to continue even when schools are closed for inclement weather or other circumstances.
DCPS@HOME
Black Folder
Families,
Please keep the DCPS@HOME black folder in your child's backpack at all times when not working on items, as this will be where we put more packets, if necessary. This will also be where teachers check for packets that have been completed.
Please remember that your child has 5 days after returning from a DCPS@HOME day to return their completed packet to their teacher. This will mark their attendance for that day. If work is not completed, this will be an unexcused absence.
Thank you!
Please visit HERE for the HES Parent Tip Sheet to find:
DCPS@Home school day schedule
Video tutorial of how to login using your child's district device
Access to the Clever login page
DCPS assignments page - if work is lost
Extension activities for home
What's the Latest Buzz?
Feb. 13 - Feb. 17, 2023
Congratulations!
Highland had 9 students qualify for All-State Choir! They had the opportunity to perform this past week in Louisville, Kentucky and did an amazing job!
We are so proud of the following students, as well as our music teacher, Caitlyn Berry!
Alyssa Johnson
Violet Phelan
Sadie Meyer
Tanner Babbs
Lily Ann Barrowclough
Abigail Nebel
Nadia Preda
Miles Babbs
Noah Camron
ANOTHER BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our Highland Academic Team!
Overall District Standings - 1st Place!!!
Quick Recall - 1st Place - Simon Dedaj, Abigail Nebel, Scarlett Foster, Jenna Faulkner, Naomi Shire, Ella Nonweiler, Georgia Dedaj, Lincoln Pickens, Nolan Kafer - Coach Heather King
Future Problem Solving - 2nd Place - Sadie Meyer, Brayden Lowe, Alton London, Natalie Raines, Carson Arnold, Coach Beth Hutchinson
Mathematics - 1st Place - Simon Dedaj, 3rd Place - Lincoln Pickens, Coach Paige Crisp
Science - 1st Place - Simon Dedaj & Naomi Shire, Coach Kate Dedaj
Social Studies - 3rd Place - Abigail Nebel, 4th Place - Nolan Kafer, Coach Suzanne Kafer
Language Arts - 2nd Place - Scarlett Foster, 3rd Place - Ella Nonweiler, Coach Heather King
Arts & Humanities - 1st Place - Jenna Faulkner, 3rd Place - Georgia Dedaj, 4th Place - Violet Phelan, Coach Amanda Phelan
Written Composition - 1st Place - Kylee Dant, 5th Place - Amron Yohannes, Ella Berhane, Coach Heather King
Valentine's Day Parties
Families,
Due to many student allergies, we ask that you please do NOT send in any candy/food items with your child's valentines.
Thank you!
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Feb. 6 - Feb. 10, 2023
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Jan. 31 - Feb. 3, 2023
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Jan. 23 - 27, 2023
Thank you to our senior volunteers from Owensboro Christian Church who served Friday during our Volunteer Workshop! We are so THANKFUL for our community partners!!!
The DCPS Board of Education honored students across the district that qualified for All-State Choir. We had 9 students from Highland that qualified: (Front row left to right) Miles Babbs, Sadie Meyer, Tanner Babbs, Alyssa Johnson, Lily Ann Barrowclough ((Back row left to right) Noah Camron & Violet Phelan (Not pictured: Nadia Preda & Abigail Nebel) CONGRATULATIONS & GOOD LUCK as these students will be traveling to Louisville in February!
Mrs. Michelle Fuqua was also recognized for requalification of her National Board Certication for Teachers. Mrs. Fuqua serves as the Reading Interventionist/Coach for the students and staff at Highland. Congratulations Michelle!
What's the Latest Buzz?
Jan. 16 - 20, 2023
Highland Family Cookbook
LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT RESPONSES!
We will stop collecting responses Wednesday, January 18th!!
For our Family Friendly Project this year, we are putting together a Highland Family Cookbok. We hope to be able to print one for each Highland Family. Please send us your favorite family recipe so we can add it to our book! Feel free to add a picture of the finished product or you and your family together in the kitchen. You can submit HERE.
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Jan. 9 - 13, 2023
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Jan. 2 - 6, 2023
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Dec. 12 - 16, 2022
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Nov. 28 - Dec. 2, 2022
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Nov. 28 - Dec. 2, 2022
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Nov. 21 - 25, 2022
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Nov. 14 - 18, 2022
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Nov. 7 - 11, 2022
Click below for parade RSVP: https://forms.gle/BSNFML89A4AhxVhP8
Families that would like to come watch the parade and that are NOT in the parade with a veteran are more than welcome to come park in the front parking lot and do so. Please arrive no later than 12:15pm, so that we keep the traffic open for the parade. We also ask that you remain at your vehicle. The Highland Singers will be on the front porch of school, so that families can see them from the parking lot. THANKS!
Please help us by answering 5 short questions on Highland's Needs Assessment Survey.
Click here to give us your feedback!
Thank you for the 10 parents who have filled it out! :)
What's the Latest Buzz?
Oct. 24 - 28, 2022
Highland's Veteran's Day Parade is on Wednesday, Nov. 9! More details coming soon on Dojo!!! Have your veterans mark their calendars!
NO SCHOOL ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8th - ELECTION DAY!!!
What's the Latest Buzz?
Oct. 24 - 28, 2022
What a GREAT FALL FEST!!! For more event photos, please visit our Highland Facebook Page! https://www.facebook.com/hes.dcps/
Highland's 4th and 5th grade students partnered with OCC to pack meals for families in East Africa. To read more about this opportunity, you can read the article in the Messenger-Inquire here. To see more photos of this fantastic experience for our students, visit our Highland Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/hes.dcps/ Thank you to our Family Resource Coordinator, Ms. Ellie Humphrey, for arranging this!
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Oct. 17 - 22, 2022
We are so proud of our 4th and 5th grade students in their performance of "American Voices!" These kids and their teachers worked so hard to put together such a beautful and touching show. Great job, Hornets!!!
Highland Fall Festival
We want to invite you for a fun family night at the Highland Fall Festival! Please take a moment to vote on which movie your family would prefer to watch. You can fill out this form.
Feel free to come early & stay late! We will have a fun filled night of Fall Fest games, Trail of Treats, dinner, Social Emotional Learning Craft, and a movie!
4th and 5th Grade Service Project!
Our 4th and 5th graders will be packing meals for East Africa to help with their famine from severe droughts. If you have any questions, please ask Ms. Ellie
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Oct. 3 - 7, 2022
What a FABULOUS WEEK FOR HIGHLAND STUDENTS LAST WEEK!!!
Thank you to all of grandparents for coming out to our Grandparent Breakfasts and also shopping at our Book Fair!!! We are also grateful for our wonderful cafeteria staff, Mrs. Dailey, Mrs. Coffey families,and all of our volunteers that helped make this day possible!
Candy Drive starts this THURSDAY!!!! See details below!
Career Day is coming back to Highland! We are so excited and we would LOVE for you to join us! If you are interested in presenting to our 3-5th graders about your career, please fill out this form!
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Sept. 26 - 30, 2022
Please join us for a Grandparents Day Breakfast!!!
7:45 am - 8:15am in the Cafeteria
Students must be in classrooms by 7:40am (tardy bell) to put things away and check-in for the day. Then, they will be dismissed to the cafeteria to meet grandparent/s
Monday, Sept. 26 - Preschool - 1st Grade
Tuesday, Sept. 27 - 2nd & 3rd Grade
Wednesday, Sept. 28 - 4th & 5th Grade
Reservation Form/Preorders for food have already been sent home or fill free to click on this link to print at home:
Adult breakfast is $3.00
The menu will be sausage, biscuit, gravy, scrambled eggs, baked apples, coffee, and juice.
Students and their grandparents may visit the school Book Fair in the media center after breakfast, if they choose.
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Sept. 19 - 23, 2022
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY FOR TEACHERS!!!
All Paragon Money Due on Thursday, Sept. 22 by 9:00 due to NO SCHOOL on Friday, Sept. 23.
Student Chromebooks
Families,
All of our students have one to one Chromebooks. It is at the teacher's discretion when to send the Chromebooks home with students. Usually for our smaller folks, they are used mostly in the classroom or on DCPS@Home Days. We all know sometimes things happen. Please review the replacement costs below and help your child setup great routines to avoid accidents or losses.
Screen replacement - $50
Touch screen replacement - $150
Keyboard replacement - $50
Power supply replacement - $25
Other repairs (cameras, hinges, case) - $25
Complete replacement for 1 to 2 year old Chromebook - $200
Complete replacement for touch-enabled Chromebook - $350
Complete replacement for > 2 year old Chromebook - $100
Complete replacement for donated Chromebook - $38 (which is the new cost of a Google License)
Hot spot replacement - $90
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Sept. 12 - 16, 2022
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Sept. 6 - 10, 2022
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Aug. 29 - Sept. 2, 2022
Please join us this Thursday evening from 5:30 - 7:10 to learn about your child's classroom.
This is a learning night for parents.
5:30 - Doors open
5:45 - All Parents in the Gym
6:00 - All Parents in Classroom
6:25 - Choose a session to attend: 1) How to Help My Child Learn to Read 2) Social Emotional Learning Support OR 3) Parents of Multiple Children may go to a 2nd classroom
6:50 - Choose a session to attend: 1) How to Help My Child Learn to Read 2) Social Emotional Learning Support
(No classroom visits at 6:50)
What's the Latest Buzz?
Aug. 22 - 26, 2022
WELCOME BACK HORNETS!!!
We can't wait to see you!!! It's going to be a GREAT YEAR!!!
Come Learn about Your child's Classroom and more!
Times and Details coming soon!
What's the Latest Buzz?
Aug. 15 - 19, 2022
Back to School Anxiety
Here is a great resource that gives tips on helping your child manage their worries about starting the school year.
https://childmind.org/article/back-school-anxiety/
What's the Latest Buzz?
August 1st - 5th, 2022
Summer OFFicE HOURS/Registration
If you have questions about registering your student for school, please visit
DCPS Online Registration Information
If you need assistance with registration or any other questions, Highland's attendance secretary will be in the office starting July 18th from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and will be able to help you at this time.
Back to School *important dates*
Keep reading beyond the list of dates to learn more about each scheduled event.
Wednesday, August 3rd - TOMORROW!!!!
Kindergarten Jumpstart/Parent Orientation for Students Last Names N-Z or any student who was unable to attend on Monday - 8 to 10:00 a.m.
NEW for Highland! Energy Bus Bash! - Meet Your Teacher Before the Back to School Bash!
11:00am - 11:45am - Horse Fork Park - Fairview Drive
12:00pm - 12:45pm - Landsdowne - Yewells Landing North
1:00pm - 1:45pm - Heartlands Park
HES Preschool Orientation - 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 4th
Back to School Bash - Grades K-5 - 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 10th
First Day of School!!!
THE ENERGY BUS BASH IS COMING
TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU!
Come see us tomorrow, August 3rd and meet your teacher!
On Wednesday, Aug. 3rd, Highland teachers will be loading a school bus and heading out for 3 locations spots. Students can visit the location closest to their homes to find out who their teachers are and receive a special treat before the Back to School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 4th. See below for times and locations!
ENERGY BUS BASH
TIMES & LOCATIONS
11:00am - 11:45am - Horse Fork Park
12:00pm - 12:45pm - Landsdowne - Yewells Landing North
1:00pm - 1:45pm - Heartlands Park
PARENT ORIENTATION for PRESCHOOL STUDENTS
Join us August 3rd at 5:00 pm in the cafeteria.
This is an informational session for Parents/Guardians. We request that you do not bring your child at this time.
JOIN US
Thursday, Aug. 4
4:30pm - 6:30pm
The following events are available at Back to School Celebration ONLY – beginning at 4:30
Online registration help will be available during this time.
Class rosters - If you have not found out who your teacher is, you can do this on the front porch when you arrive!
Bus Drivers will be available to assist with bus routes and times in the cafeteria.
Meet your teacher and other classmates!
Pay your $20.00 School Fees in the classroom
Turn in All health papers to Mrs. Mattingly, our school secretary. Bring in school physicals, immunization certificates, social security card, birth certificate, proof of residence (copy of utility bill), eye and dental exams – we are required by state law to have this information on file for each student before they attend public school in Kentucky. Birth Certificates, proof of residence, and Social Security Cards will be copied at the school office for all new students.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - Our After School Director, Tiffani Pharr, will be available to answer any questions and begin the process of registration/wait list. Space is limited – 1st come 1st serve. We have NOT accepted any applications over the summer. A waiting list will be started and alternate child care option information in Owensboro provided. Kindergarten students will register on Aug. 1st or 3rd at Kindergarten Jumpstart. Kindergarten spots are saved for that day.
HEALTH ROOM - Any health needs can be addressed with our nurse or health assistant. If your child will be taking medication at school or has emergency medication, please check this in to the health room.
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER - Meet our FRC coordinator, Ellie Humphrey, and find out how she can assist with any clothing assistance, school supplies, or other needs. You will also see a brochure for FRC in your child's Back to School Information grade level packet.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR - Visit our school counselor, Whitney Matthews
Important School Meals update...
The federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP) waiver that provided free meals for all students during the pandemic has expired. This means that school lunch will no longer be free for everyone.
Breakfast is FREE for ALL students!
Regular Lunch for students is $2.25
Reduced Lunch fee for students is $0.40
To qualify for free and or reduced lunch, please apply here.
For questions regarding the free and reduced application, you may contact connie.fillman@daviess.kyschools.us
Interested in Highland's
After School PrograM?
Registration for the After School Program will begin for incoming kindergarten students during the Kindergarten Jumpstart days and the Back to School Bash for all other students.
This is a first come, first serve bases, but our director works diligently to get everyone can get in, as she can. If it becomes that a spot isn't available for your child, she will put your him/her on a waiting list and get them in ASAP!
For further questions, you may contact our ASP Director, Tiffani Pharr, at tiffani.pharr@daviess.kyschools.us.
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July 5, 2022
JULY is here!
We hope everyone had a great 4th of July and is having a FANTASTIC summer break! Although, there is still time for your kids to kick their feet up and enjoy another month of summer, we wanted you to have some important upcoming dates to mark on your calendars.
Take care Hornet families and we will see you all in August!!!
ALL KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
See important dates below just for you!
If you have a student entering kindergarten, please bring them anytime between 10-12pm OR 4-6pm to be screened. This process allows our Kindergarten teachers to learn important information needed to help your child get off to a great start on his or her learning journey!
Parents please bring any required documents for your child to start school at this time, if you haven't done so already: school physicals, immunization certificates, social security card, birth certificate, proof of residence (copy of utility bill), eye and dental exams.
Monday, Aug. 2
8am -10am - All students with last names A-M
Wednesday, Aug. 3rd
8am - 10am - All students with last names N-Z
During this time, students will meet their teacher and go to the classroom to learn about school and participate in "Get to Know You" activities from 8am - 9:30am, while parents learn about Highland with the school leadership team. Then, from 9:30am - 10am students will go on a short school bus rider, while parents go to the classrooms and learn about kindergarten with the teachers.
Please join us in the cafeteria. PTO will be providing coffee and donuts.
We can't wait to see all of our Highland Hornets soon, but until then, ENJOY the rest of your summer!!!
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