
Husky Nation Highlights
Community Newsletter - November 26, 2023

Spark of Love 🎁
In the spirit of giving back, we encourage our community to spread joy by participating in the fire department’s annual Spark of Love toy drive.
Your generous donations of toys, games, and sporting equipment will make a significant impact on local students and families, brightening their holidays and creating cherished memories.
Drop off your donations by Friday, December 8th and help ensure every AUSD child experiences the warmth and joy of the holiday season.
The donation box is located in the Main Office at Monterey Highlands. We are accepting dropoffs during office hours (7:30am-3:30pm).
Community Conversation - 12.8.23 at 8:30am💡
Greetings Monterey Highlands School Families,
AUSD’s Student Support Services Division would like to invite you to the Monterey Highlands School Community Conversations Event for the 2023-2024 school year!
This event is taking place across the district, at all school sites. Join the team for an hour of powerful conversation surrounding student health and wellness and the impact they have on your child’s achievement.
This event will take place at the Monterey Highlands Cafetorium on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. We hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
AUSD Student Support Services Division
Attendance Awareness 📌
Absences add up -- Missing just two days a month means a child misses 10% of the school year! Chronic absenteeism can negatively affect students' academic performance. If you're not sure if you should keep your child at home or not, please read over these flyers from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for guidance and information. (NOTE: Public health conditions may cause adjustments to CDPH's guidance. You can scan the QR code on the flyer to check for updated information.)
Best Attendance - First 60 Days 🏆
We want to take a moment to congratulate the homeroom classes with the Best Attendance over the first 60 days of school (Trimester 1). A huge shout out to Mrs. Karin Wang's class, who has led the entire school in attendance since school started this year! Way to LEAD!!
- Mrs. K. Wang - 5th Grade - 98.54%
- Ms. Perez - 4th Grade - 98.28%
- Mrs. Acosta-Martin - 6th Grade - 97.94%
- Mrs. Shyu - 4th Grade - 97.53%
- Ms. Kim - 7th Grade - 97.53%
- Ms. Lim - 6th Grade - 97.53%
- Mrs. J. Wang - 5th Grade - 97.52%
- Ms. Cheng - 7th Grade - 97.32%
8th Grade Parent Meeting - 12.4.23 (on Zoom) 🎓
Join us as we continue planning 8th Grade Promotion for the Class of 2024.
The meting will be held virtually at 6pm at this link: zoom.us/my/mh.principal
If you can't make it, don't worry! We will meet again soon to continue planning. Please email Mr. B if you are interested in working on the 8th Grade Parent Committee.
2023 Winter Program - 12/19 and 12/20 🎅
We're very excited to announce that our Winter Program has expanded this year to include several grade levels. The program will be held on-campus during school hours.
Due to limited space in the Cafetorium and meal schedules, we will have two programs. A recording of the entire program will be created and published on our school website over the Winter Break.
Tickets will be made available to your child by their homeroom teacher. Please save these dates:
- Tuesday, December 19 at 9am - Grades 4th, 5th, 7th and Band students will perform
- Wednesday, December 20 at 9am - Grades TK, K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd will perform
Apollo Afterschool Newsletter 🗞️
Apollo Afterschool has been up to some great things. Registration is open for Trimester 2!
The program will be publishing a newsletter every two weeks to keep the community updated.
Donations Welcome! 🧼
Our classroom teachers welcome donations of Kleenex and Disinfecting Wipes at school. This helps us keep classrooms germ-free, especially during Flu/COVID/Cold season. Donations may be dropped off in the Front Office or the Valet Line. Please write the teacher's name on the items so that we can deliver items.
Construction Update 🏗️
Over the Fall Break, trenching for the new electronic marquee was completed while students and staff were off-site. This trench will carry power and internet to the new electronic marquee on the Lower Blacktop from the I-Building.
With this work complete, the concrete pedestal for the new marquee will proceed while the Lower Blacktop is completely resurfaced.
Trenching over Fall Break
Trenching over Fall Break
Trenching over Fall Break
Lower Blacktop near Gate 4
East Grass Field is good as new!
Marquee coming soon!
✏️ PTA CORNER 🍎
To Our Amazing PTA Volunteers
A heartfelt thank you to the incredible parents and guardians who dedicate their time and energy to support our school community! Your unwavering commitment makes a world of difference, and we're beyond grateful for each and every one of you.
Thank you for being such an invaluable part of our school community. Your efforts don't go unnoticed, and we're lucky to have you on our team. Let's continue working together to create an enriching and supportive environment for our children.
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
- The ASB Cabinet produces our monthly Wonderful Wednesday assembly. December's theme is Display Kindness featuring Kindergarten! Check back next week for the video!
Approved Fundraisers 🤑
Benefitting the 8th Grade Class of 2024 Promotion Activities 🎓
Pancakes and Pajamas Fundraiser
- Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 8-11am at Cafetorium
- Presale from 11/29- 12/12 = $10
- Presale times are 7:30-8:00am and afterschool from 1:00-2:45pm in the Breezeway
- Cash or Check accepted. Checks should be payable to Monterey Highlands ASB
- Menu includes - 3 pancakes, 2 sausage/bacon, baked goodies, fruit, coffee/tea/OJ
Upcoming Dates 📆
- 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 (Le/Jo-Fung)
- 11/30 - Safety Committee Meeting (Zoom) at 3pm (rescheduled)
- 12/1 - PTA Popcorn Day to celebrate our Membership Drive
- 12/4 - 8th Grade Parent Meeting on Zoom at 6pm
- 12/5 - Board of Education Meeting
- 12/6 - PTA Executive Board Meeting (Zoom)
- 12/8 - Last Day to Donate to Spark of Love
- 12/8 - SSS Community Conversation at 8:30am in the Cafetorium
- 12/14 to 12/15 - PTA Holiday Pop-Up Store
- 12/16 - 8th Grade Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser from 8-11am in the Cafetorium
- 12/19 - Winter Program (Grades 4-8) at 9am in the Cafetorium
- 12/20 - Winter Program (Grades TK-3) at 9am in the Cafetorium
- 12/21 - Minimum Day
- 12/21 - Safety Committee Meeting at 3pm is CANCELLED
- 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