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Hawk Highlights
Friday, February 23, 2024
UPCOMING DATES
February 23
Highland PTA’s February Film Fest 6:30-8:30 p.m.
February 26 - Parent University “Technology Night” at Old Orchard Junior High 5:30-6:30 p.m., all are invited
February 29 - Outdoor Education Parent Information Night, Old Orchard Jr. High 6:30 p.m. (for parents/guardians of 5th grade students)
March 3 - Culture Day at Highland (previously known as Heritage Day) 2:00-4:00 p.m.
March 6 - Bad Momz of Comedy, Devonshire Cultural Center 7:30 p.m. (Buy tickets HERE - for grownups only)
March 7 - 2nd grade Musical “It’s A Hit!” (Parents are invited to the 10:00 a.m., 2:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. performances)
March 19 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Institute Day
March 20 - Highland PTA Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m., all are invited
March 21
Last day of Skokie Park District’s Winter After School Clubs
Board of Education Meeting, 9440 Kenton 7:00 p.m. or online (see Board Meetings for directions), all are invited to attend
March 22 to 29 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
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A CHANGE IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE
Thursday, February 29 will be Mrs. White’s last day at Highland School. Your patience is appreciated while we go through the hiring and on-boarding transition of a new School Secretary. Please address any correspondence you would typically have with the School Secretary to Dr. Bradley at kbradley@skokie68.org until someone is hired.
We thank Mrs. White for all of her hard work in serving the Highland community and wish her all the best in her next endeavors.
FEBRUARY FILM FESTIVAL TONIGHT!
Come to tonight's Highland PTA’s 2nd Annual February Film Fest. It is a free event, but concession and Spirit Wear will be available for purchase. An adult is required to stay with their child(ren) for the duration of the event; no drop offs are allowed.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the movies start promptly at 6:30 p.m. You and your Highland student(s) have a choice between two movies (one will be playing in the Multipurpose Room and the other will be in the Gym): “Leo” and “Big Hero 6".
2ND GRADE MUSICAL “IT’S A HIT!” AT HIGHLAND
The 2nd grade musical “It’s A Hit,” is about baseball, good sportsmanship, teamwork, problem solving and learning how to win and lose with dignity and class. Performances for the families of the 2nd grade students will be on Thursday, March 7th at 10:00 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Families of 2nd grade students are welcome at any of the performances.
TECHNOLOGY NIGHT - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26 5:30 PM
All are invited! Hope to see you there!
HIGHLAND PTA’S CULTURAL DAY
Cultural Day (formerly Heritage Day) will be at Highland on Sunday, March 3rd from 2-4 pm. Come learn about Highland's diverse cultures through displays, food, music, arts & crafts and more! We need families to participate to make this celebration a success!
Please fill out a form and return it to Highland or email to carrierodas31@gmail.com.
HIGHLAND’S SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
The Highland PTA would like to thank everyone who came and supported the Spring Book Fair. Without you, we could not do this event during Parent Teacher Conferences. Thank you for dropping by, volunteering your time, and most importantly, supporting our Highland library and classroom libraries!
Highland’s Online Book Fair is open until February 29th! All purchases over $25 ship free to your home.
BAD MOMZ COMEDY SHOW
Wednesday, March 6th at 7:30 p.m.
Devonshire Cultural Center
Do you need more laughter in your life? Highland’s PTA is offering a very entertaining fundraiser night for adults only! The nationally renowned Bad Momz of Comedy group will be performing at the Devonshire Cultural Center. Proceeds will benefit both OOJH and Highland. Please see below for more details and use this link to purchase tickets. Bring your adult family members, friends and neighbors and enjoy a fun evening out with your community!
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MONDAYS: 8:40 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
TUESDAYS-FRIDAYS: 8:40 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
9700 Crawford Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: 847-676-5001
Fax: 847-676-5099