
Husky Nation Highlights
Community Newsletter - February 11, 2024

🧧 Happy Lunar New Year!! 🐉
Click the video below to hear Kindergarten ring in the New Year!
🔕 NO SCHOOL - Mon 2/12 or Mon 2/19 🔕
In observance of President Abraham Lincoln's Birthday (AUSD holiday)
and President's Day (US holiday)
Dropoff and Dismissal Gates 🔑
- Gate 4 (Casuda Canyon Stairs/Lower Blacktop) is now open daily for DROPOFF and DISMISSAL. We have discontinued use of the Marquee Gate.
- Gate 5 (Barranca @ Casuda Canyon) will open for DROPOFF and DISMISSAL on Tues 2/13. Thank you for your patience.
Pawsitive Press - Issue #5 🐾
Mr. McNeil's 5th Grade homeroom class is ready to present Issue #5 of the Pawsitive Press! This month's theme is Perserverance.
This month's editors are Ian Chow and Matthew Trinh. Great work on this newsletter, Ian and Matthew!
Click here to read the newsletter!
Help 6th Grade go to Science Camp! 🔬
As of today, we have a count of 100 students who have committed to Outdoor Science School in Wrightwood, CA from May 6 - May 10, 2024.
Total costs of camp (transportation, lodging, camp tours, insurance) are $40,000. As of 2/11/24, the 6th Grade ASB account has a balance of $29,922. That means, 6th Grade is still short $10,073. We're on the right track, let's keep it going 6th grade!
If you have not yet made a donation and you are able to please send your donation with your 6th grader. Cash or checks are accepted. Please make checks payable to Monterey Highlands ASB.
Information for Promoting 8th Graders 🎓
- MKHS Showcase Field Trip - Wed 2/28 from 9-11:15am
- AHS Showcase Field Trip - Fri 3/1 from 8-11am
- MKHS Counselor Visits - Thurs 3/7 and Fri 3/8
MKHS 8th Grade Parent Night Presentation
Click to view slides.
MKHS 8th Grade Showcase
MKHS 8th Grade Counselor Visits
Calling all 1st-5th Grade Huskies! 🫡
🇺🇸Monterey Park Civic Superstars🇺🇸
🌟The City of Monterey Park is now taking volunteer applications for Monterey Park students, 1st-5th grade, to lead the Pledge of Allegiance during a regular City Council meeting.Students must be comfortable speaking in front of an audience and live in Monterey Park. City Council meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month and start at 6:30pm.
To register your Civic Superstar please complete the form located at Tiny.cc/civicSS or visit www.montereypark.ca.gov/recreation .
✏️ PTA CORNER 🍎
Husky Fun Run – Thank You! 👟
Unfortunately, Mother Nature had different plans for us, but we rolled with the punches and turned our Husky Fun Run into an epic indoor dance-off!
Even more incredible news: thanks to YOUR incredible support and generosity, we've not only weathered the storm but surpassed our fundraising goal! Your dedication and enthusiasm know no bounds, and we couldn't be more grateful. THANK YOU!
PTA Now Accepting Nominations for 2024-2025 Executive Board! ✨
Attention all Monterey Highlands Parents, Guardians, and Teachers! We are now accepting nominations for the 2024-2025 Executive Board. Our PTA plays a crucial role in supporting our school and ensuring the best possible experience for our children. We need your help in identifying dedicated and passionate individuals to lead the way.
For more information and to submit nominations, please click here. Nominations must be submitted by March 1, 2024. The election will take place on April 10, 2024.
Don't miss this opportunity to have a voice in shaping the future of our school. Get involved and make a difference! Thank you!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities 🤝
We are grateful for our volunteers. Here are some of our volunteer needs at this time:
Ongoing:
Lunar New Year Highlights! 🐲
Thank you so much to our wonderful PTA and army of parent volunteers that made this year's event possible! Thank you for all the many hours of prep work leading up to the event that made the day joyful and educational for Husky Nation.
📒 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:
- Fundraiser Request Form and Fundraising Calendar.
- This is the current list of ASB-Approved Clubs
- Check out the latest Wonderful Wednesday video from ASB! January's theme is Being Collaborative featuring 6th Grade students! Check out the video below!!
ASB Spirit Week (revised flyer) 💘
ASB Approved Fundraisers 🤑
Valentine Gram Fundraiser for 6th Grade Outdoor Science School 🔬
- Thank you for your support, 6th grade made $905!!
Cupid Store Fundraiser for 8th Grade Promotion Activities 🎓
- February 13-14, 2024 in the breezeway at Recess, Lunch and Afterschool
- Students can purchase small gifts and treats for their Valentine
- Prices vary from $1 to $5
Clothes Donation Fundraiser for 6th Grade Outdoor Science School 🔬
- Saturday, Februrary 24, 2024 from 10am - 1pm (revised date)
- Clean out your closets and help 6th Grade go to Science Camp!
- Please enter the bus circle/valet to drop-off your items.
- Items should be washed and bagged in large trash bags, if possible
- School staff will be present in the valet circle to assist with unloading and collecting items
Thank you for your support!
Support 8th Grade!!
Highlands ASB
No Drop Off Policy 🚫
When students forget something, we know it may be frustrating (for both students and their parents), but we believe in the long run, this policy will help students develop responsibility and problem solving skills. This helps us keep classroom interruptions to a minimum. Emergency situations may be considered on a case-by-case basis, but in general we will NOT accept drop offs of student assignments, food/beverages (including water bottles), school supplies, musical instruments, etc.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Apollo Afterschool Newsletter 📰
Apollo Afterschool has been up to some great things. Registration is open for Trimester 3!
The program will be publishing a newsletter every two weeks to keep the community updated.
Attendance Reminders 📈
It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to call the office @ 626-570-6220 or email to our Attendance Manager, Mrs. Rodriguez at Rodriguez_Rebecca@ausd.us to report an absence.
If an absence is not reported, it will be unexcused. Multiple unexcused absences will lead to an in-person School Attendance Review Team (SART) meeting.
Repeated truancy will be referred to the District Attorney and the School Attendance Review Board (SARB), held monthly at Alhambra Police Department.
For students attending Highlands on permit, attendance is an important condition of the permit contract. Permit warnings will be issued for excessive unexcused absences and excessive tardies. Permit warnings may result in a permit revocation.
Moved? Please Update Your Address 🏡
If you have moved outside Monterey Highlands boundaries, you will need to complete a permit for your child to remain enrolled at Monterey Highlands. You can find more information about permits at the AUSD website.
Upcoming Dates 📆
Don't forget - College Wear Wednesdays and Fun Fridays (Husky Spirit Wear) continue!
- 2/12 - Lincoln's Birthday Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
- 2/12 - Slurry Seal of Pat Carroll (no access to parking lots)
- 2/13 and 2/14 - 8th Grade Fundraiser Valentine Pop-Up Store in Breezeway
- 2/15 - Minimum Day (Certificated Staff PD)
- 2/16 - Minimum Day (Report Card Prep), End of 2nd Trimester
- 2/19 - President's Day Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
- 2/24 - 6th Grade Fundraiser Clothing Drive from 10am-1pm @ Valet Bus Circle
- 2/27 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Walt Disney Concert Hall
- 2/28 - 8th Grade Showcase @ MKHS, 9-11:15am
- 2/28 - School Site Council Meeting @ 1:15pm on Zoom
- 2/29 - Spring Pictures (Free Dress) for TK - 3rd
- 3/1 - Spring Pictures (Free Dress) for Grades 4-7th
- 3/1 - 8th Grade Showcase @ AHS, 8-11am
- 3/2 - Math Field Day @ MKHS, History Day @ SGHS
- 3/4 to 3/8 - PTA's Read Across America Week
- 3/6 - 5th Grade On-Site Field Trip Experience
- 3/6 - AUSD STEAM Night @ Marguerita from 5-7pm
- 3/7 and 3/8 - MKHS Counselor Visits for 8th Graders
- 3/8 - PTA Founder's Day Dinner @ San Gabriel Hilton from 6-8pm
Monterey Highlands School
📥 Email: highlands@ausd.us
🌐 Website: www.montereyhighlandselementary.org
📍 Location: 400 Casuda Canyon Drive, Monterey Park, CA, USA
📲 Phone: (626) 570-6220