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February 9, 2024

FYI - Valentine Parties

If the Chiefs win Valentine Parties will be moved to Tuesday, Feb. 13.

Upcoming Events

Feb. 12-16 - Kindness Spirit Days (see information below)

Feb. 13 - PTA Meeting 6pm (HPE Library)

Feb. 14 - Valentine Parites (K-4)

Feb. 19 - President's Day - No School

Feb. 29 - PTA Bingo for Books 6-7:30 (HPE Gym)

Mar 1 - No School (staff professional development)

March 4-8 National School Breakfast Week

March 7 - Kindergarten Kickoff at HPE 5-6pm

March 10 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

March 12 - PTA Meeting 6pm - HPE Library

March 19 - Culver's Night 5-8pm

March 21 - Spring Picture Day

April 1-5 - No School - Spring Break

Congratulations Optimist Winners!

During our student led assembly on Friday, February 2nd, Optimist Awards were presented for the month of December and January.

December: Demonstrating Joy of Reading

Kindergarten: Wes P.

First Grade: Connor D.

Second Grade:Caroline N.

Third Grade: Tristan M.

Fourth Grade: Mila F.

Fifth Grade: Ella L.

January: Excellence in Overall Academic Performance

Kindergarten: Lennon S.

First Grade: Lucas F.

Second Grade: Jaelyn A.

Third Grade: Willa C.

Fourth Grade: Liam B.

Fifth Grade: Quinn B.

Congratultions Huskies!

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Congratulations HPE Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year Nomminations!

Teacher of the Year Nomminations

Amanda Bennaka - 2nd Grade

Laura Harmon - 4th Grade

Stephanie Kasper - 2nd Grade

Nominated but not eligible due to working less than 5 years in the district.

Ryan McVay - 5th Grade

Jamie Thompson - 1st Grade

Support Staff of the Year Nommination

Heather Wathan - Attendance Secretary

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Valentine Party Information

On Wednesday, February 14, grades K-4 will participate in Valentine's Day Parties. Our HPE PTA has worked very hard to coordinate the event. Students will participate in activities in the gym and they will also have a snack in their classroom. REMINDER per our LSR7 handbook School PTAs are responsible for the organization of Fall/October and Valentine's Day parties. These celebrations are designed for currently enrolled R-7 elementary students. Infants, preschool, middle school and/or high school students are not allowed in classrooms/gym during celebration times.

Our 5th grade students are going skating on this day instead of the classroom parties.

Students may pass out Valentine's in their classroom. Remember to have one for each student. Valentine's CAN NOT contain any CANDY or FOOD ITEMS. We have many allergies in our buildling and we want to ensure safety for all of our students.

School Store Update

Thanks to all the families who are participating in our SchoolStore fundraiser! Sign-up anytime (schoolstore.com), and as you and your family and/or friends shop, HPE will continue to reap percentages of proceeds.

We were informed that 56% of our student body is participating in one capacity or another :) AND, we have raised nearly $700 in just over 1 week.

The program is open/live through December 31.

Thanks for your support with this opportunity to bolster our special activities' fund! HPE is the best school, and HPE Huskies are top notch students!

Notes from the Healthroom

Winter illness including Flu, COVID, Colds and other viruses are here. We apprecite you following the LSR7 guidelines:

Sick children need to be home until they are well for a 24 hour length of time.
Sick is a fever of greater than 100.4 degress (student must be fever free without the aid of fever reducing medicine for 24 hours).
Sick is continuing to have a persistent cough even with cough medicine.
Sick is vomiting and/or diarrhea within the past 24 hours.
Sick is a sore throat that doesn't go away with over-th-counter pain medication.

Bringing items to school for your students...

Our front office recieves at least 10-20 items per day to deliever to students in their classrooms.

Items to leave at home if your student forgets:

water bottle

school supplies

homework

library book

instrument

Chromebook

Items you could bring to school if your student forgets:

eyeglasses

coat

lunch

By helping us out it will save you time and will minimize the disruptions that would occur throughout the school day. We appreciate your help!

Thank you!

PTA Membership Drive!

From our Amazing PTA:

We hope you had a fun and sunny summer break! The Highland Park Elementary PTA Board has been meeting over the summer to plan an exciting school year with lots of events for everyone. We can't wait to share our plans with you and hear your thoughts on all the fun activities and projects. We'll be seeing you around this year as we make the 2023-2024 school year one to remember!

Click on the link below to join PTA!

http://www.hpepta.com/join-now

Help to fund special programs for our children!