
Husky Nation Highlights
Community Newsletter - November 5, 2023

8th Gr - Marie Callender Pies Pre-Sale ends on 11/8 🥧
6th Gr - See's Candy Last Chance Pre-Sale ends on 11/9 🍭
😅 NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day is Fri 11/10 😎
School Events Recap 📸
It has been a memorable and busy past few weeks at school! Thank you to staff, student volunteers, parent volunteers and everyone that helped make the last few weeks very special at Monterey Highlands.
- Monterey Park Town Hall
- Red Ribbon Week
- Halloween & Spooky Bash
- Día de Los Muertos
Red Ribbon Week
MPK Town Hall
Highlands Office Staff
Spooky Bash 2023
Monterey Park City Council
Huskies LEAD!
Spooky Bash 2023
Spooky Bash 2023
Spooky Bash 2023
Día de los Muertos 2023
Día de los Muertos 2023
Día de los Muertos 2023
Papel Picado Activity
Coloring Activity
Marigold Headband Activity
Reminders and Updates 🎗️
- CROCS - Please send your child to school in supportive, safe footwear. Crocs are NOT allowed at school (see uniform standards) because they are not safe on the grass field, steps and various surfaces at school, especially during PE or play. If your child has a medical necessity for footwear, please contact the Health Office.
- DROP OFFS - Effective November 1st, the office will no longer accept drop-offs. Please ensure your child has everything they need in the morning (lunch, backpack, device, etc...). This will allow staff to maximize instructional time and reduce interruptions. Thank you for understanding.
- ABSENCES - Please provide an excuse for every absence. You can call the office or email our School Registrar Ms. Rebecca Rodriguez to provide an excuse for your child's absence.
Mr. McNeil's 5th Grade homeroom class is ready to present Issue #2 of the Pawsitive Press! This month's theme is Responsibility.
This month's editor is Alyssa Camargo. Great work on this newsletter, Alyssa!
Click here to read (and listen) to the newsletter!
✏️ PTA CORNER 🍎
Reflections Awards Night 11/9 at 6PM 🎤
PTA’s Reflection’s Awards Night is this Thursday at 6PM in the Cafetorium. Come celebrate a fabulous evening of the arts, watch some of our students perform, and join us as we announce this year's winners!
Refreshments are served at the event, so please click HERE to RSVP if you plan to attend.
Awards and prizes will be distributed to the winners and participants. Hope to see you there!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities 🤝
We are grateful for our volunteers. Here are some of our volunteer needs at this time:
Ongoing:
- Morning Valet (School) - mornings (7:30am-8:00am)
📒 ASB ANNOUNCEMENTS 📢
Mr. Calvin Ly, Adviser
The Associated Student Body (ASB) oversees all fundraising and school activities at Monterey Highlands. The ASB Cabinet meets weekly on Fridays to review activity and fundraising requests.
Useful ASB Information:
- Parents or teachers interested in creating a fundraiser can complete this Google Form Link. Approved fundraisers are listed on this Fundraising Calendar.
- Students are invited to submit artwork or videos showcasing a talent, hobby or interest. Student may use this link to upload an entry: http://bit.ly/Husky-Spotlight
- 11/9 SPIRIT DAY - Wear Red, White and Blue to honor our Veterans!
- The ASB Cabinet produces our monthly Wonderful Wednesday assembly. November's theme is Act Responsibly featuring 2nd Grade!
Upcoming Fundraisers 💰
Benefitting the 8th Grade Class of 2024 Promotion Activities 🎓
- Marie Callender Pie Pre-Sale Fundraiser - November 1st through November 8th (8am)
- Apple, Cherry and Pumpkin pies = $20, Pecan pies = $22
- Pie pick-up will be Friday, November 17th at dismissal, just in time for Thanksgiving! 🦃
- Cash and checks accepted, checks should be made out to Monterey Highlands ASB.
Benefitting the 6th Grade Class Outdoor Science School 🔬
- See's Candy Fundraiser - Monday, November 6th through Thursday, November 10th
- This is the last call for See's Candy! Get your holiday shopping done! 🎁
- Cash and checks accepted, checks should be made out to Monterey Highlands ASB.
Club Corner ♟️
Highlands has a nice variety of clubs for students. Thank you to their awesome advisers for supporting these clubs!! Encourage your child to join a club:
Middle School (Gr 6-8)
- Highlands Service Club - Ms. Cheng/Ms. Kim - meets every other Tuesday at lunch in the Cafetorium
- Board Game Club - Ms. Kwan - meets every Thursday at lunch in Rm F-26
- Papel Picado Club - Mrs. Orozco - meets every Monday at lunch in Rm I-36
- Drama Club - Mrs. Nye/Ms. Miller - meets every Friday at lunch in Rm I-39
- PLUS Program - Ms. Chan/Mrs. Orozco - meets every Tuesday during UA in Rm I-36
Grades 4/5
- Chess Club - Ms. Adams - meets every other Friday during 4/5 Lunch in Rm I-40
(First Meeting is this Thursday 11/9 due to 11/10 Holiday)
TUPE Student Advocates
Mr. McNeil (5th Grade, Rm E-19) has graciously agreed to be the adviser for this year's Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Student Advocates. This program is open to all Middle School (Gr 6-8) students.
The club meets on Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 PM in Rm E-19 starting on 11/16/23. Students will be dismissed at Gate 1.
Interested students should connect with their homeroom teacher, who has a link to the TUPE Google Classroom.
Upcoming Dates 📆
- 11/8 - English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC) Meeting (in-person) at 8am
- 11/9 - ASB Spirit Day - Wear Red, White and Blue to honor our Veterans!
- 11/9 - PTA Reflections Awards Ceremony at 6pm
- 11/10 - VETERAN'S DAY (NO SCHOOL)
- 11/14 - Board of Education Meeting
- 11/16 - Safety Committee Meeting (Zoom) at 3pm
- 11/17 - Student of the Month (Theme = Act Responsibly) at 8am
- 11/17 - 4th Grade On-Site Field Trip Experience
- 11/20 to 11/24 - FALL BREAK (NO SCHOOL)
- 11/28 - Student Hearing Screening
- 11/29 - School Site Council Meeting (on Zoom) at 1:15pm
- 11/30 - 4th Grade On-Site Field Trip Experience
- 12/1 - PTA Popcorn Day to celebrate our Membership Drive
- 12/5 - Board of Education Meeting
- 12/6 - PTA Executive Board Meeting (Zoom)
- 12/13 - Winter Program (details to come)
- 12/14 to 12/15 - PTA Holiday Pop-Up Store
- 12/21 - Minimum Day
- 12/21 - Safety Committee Meeting (Zoom) at 3pm
- 12/22/23 to 1/7/24 - WINTER BREAK (NO SCHOOL)
Monterey Highlands School
📥 Email: highlands@ausd.us
🌐 Website: www.montereyhighlandselementary.org
📍 Location: 400 Casuda Canyon Drive, Monterey Park, CA, USA
📲 Phone: (626) 570-6220