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Virtual Thursday Folder - Oct 5th
School News and Updates
Marathon of Service Update - 78% of Goal!
Mrs. Schmidt announced that if we reach our Marathon goal by THIS TUESDAY 10/10, students can be out of uniform the entire MEA week and they will earn those Marathon shirts!
Please help your student find a way to get involved. Maybe they can complete some extra chores, babysit for a neighbor, or dig in their piggy banks. We are encouraging 100% participation from K-8 students!
4th Grade - Mrs. Skovholt's Class - 100% Participation!
WOW! We are so proud of everyone in 4-2 for working hard to get donations for Marathon! They are the first classroom with 100% student participation. As a reward, they get to wear Marathon shirts tomorrow!
We know having cash and writing checks is a thing of the past. Feel free to donate to our "Marathon of Service" online!
Donate through Paypal at givehic.org
Donate with Venmo @hicschool
Please be sure to put Marathon and Student's Name in the message line.
2023-24 School Directories
Your family will be receiving a copy of the 2023-24 School Directory! It is being sent home with youngest and only students this week.
Preschool families - Your directory is with your youngest K-8 student. If you only have a preschool student, it will be sent home with your preschooler.
Congrats to Charlotte H. for designing this year's directory cover.
Picture Retake Day - Tuesday, October 24th
Order your photo packages for picture retake day now! Orders placed by Monday, October 23rd will be offered free shipping and photos will be sent to school. Photos ordered Tuesday, October 24th and later will be charged $6.95 and shipped to homes.
Hi-C's order code for the retake event is 81195FA.
Use this link: https://inter-state.com/flyerentry/81195FA
The 12th Annual Highland Park Turkey Trot 5k Race Registration is now open!
This race is at 8:00am on Thanksgiving morning right here at Highland Catholic. All proceeds directly benefit Highland Catholic School & Highland Friendship Club. Run, jog, walk, skip...this race is for you!
Register before November 1, 2023 to take advantage of the early-bird discount and to secure receiving the exclusive race winter hat!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Please contact Tony Leseman with any questions at highlandparkturkeytrot@gmail.com.
8th Grade Parent/Guardian Party - Saturday!
8th grade parents and guardians - please join us in celebrating our kids' time at Hi-C and
take a walk down memory lane at the 8th Grade Parent Party on Saturday, October 7th! There will be axes thrown, time to catch up with one another and appetizers/drinks to be enjoyed! We're hoping for a great turnout and encourage you to attend whether your student has been at Hi-C 9 years or 2! Please RSVP here: http://evite.me/u62tbEYfw1
Cost is $40 per person. Payment is preferred via Venmo (@Stacy-Gianino-1) but you can
also pay at the door by cash or check. In order to fundraise as much as possible at our last
parent gathering together, we are also going to have some GREAT raffle prizes up for grabs. Tickets are 5 for $20, or $5 each. See the evite for MORE details!
Remember, all event proceeds go directly to Highland Catholic and...it's for the kids!!
3rd Grade Parent/Guardian Party - Sunday!
Huddle Up Third Grade Parents & Guardians! Don't drop the ball on this Third Grade Parents Outing that's sure to be a real catch. Sack your kids and join us at Tiff's to cheer on the Vikings as they take on the reigning champs, the Kansas City Chiefs! Put on your purple and let's spike some drinks and laugh our way to the end zone.
Date: Sunday, October 8 from 3-7
Location: Tiffany's Bar
Cost: $30/person includes pitchers of beer and appetizers.
Please Venmo Anna Scheuring @Anna-Scheuring-1; all proceeds go to Highland Catholic.
*Best Dressed Viking wins a prize!
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Parent/Guardian Party - Friday!
Hello Kinder and 1st Grade parents and caregivers! As you are enjoying the waning days of summer and prepping for the start of school, please consider attending the K/1st Grade Parent/Caregiver Social on Friday, October 6th at 7PM at Lake Monster Brewery (550 Vandalia St #160, St Paul, MN 55114). Come for food, drinks, to welcome new HiC parents/caregivers and to celebrate this great community!
Tickets cost $30 per person, which includes heavy appetizers, drink tickets, and great company! All proceeds go to Highland Catholic as a part of the Swing fundraiser. Money will be collected at the door or Venmo Alissa Lawler (@AlissaLawler). If you already purchased tickets via the Swing Auction you are all set! Please RSVP by September 30th via the link below.
https://www.punchbowl.com/parties/05208cd94f4a1ec2880f
Questions? Email Alissa Lawler at alissaandalex@gmail.com.
Before and After School Activities
5th Grade Math Masters Team
Email Mrs. Broadnax at c.broadnax@highlandcatholic.org to register!
Teacher Led After School Camps
Register NOW for October Art Camp and Open Gyms during MEA
Register for Fall teacher-led camps and open gym opportunities HERE!
Home and School
Gertens Green Sale - Now until October 23rd!
Hard to believe but it is almost time to think about decking the halls!
Home and School's Annual Gertens Greenery Sale
October 1 - October 23, 2023
Order online at www.gertensfundraising.com, using Store ID: 148
Thank you for supporting Highland Catholic School! This group will receive 30% of all plant and greens sales and 15% of all plant card sales.
Orders must be completed by 10 PM on Monday, October 23.
Please read through the new pickup and delivery instructions below before placing your order.
DELIVERY
Delivery is available to the following zip codes: 55104, 55105, 55116, 55118, 55417, 55406
If you would like your order delivered to an address within one of these zip codes please note DELIVERY in the Seller’s Name box on your order.
PICKUP
Pickup is required for:
All orders with a poinsettia or succulent due to the temperature requirements.
Anyone located outside of the delivery area listed above.
For pickup orders, please note PICKUP in the Seller’s Name box on your order.
Pickup will be available Saturday, November 18. More information on pickup hours will be communicated in November.
If you have any questions, please contact Home and School chair: Amy Slagle, homeandschoolchair@highlandcatholic.org.
Men's Club
Pumpkin Presale - Orders due Sunday!
Fall is in the air and it is time to order your pumpkins! Orders due on Sunday, October 8th.
Pumpkin pick up will be after school on Friday, October 13th.
Go to tinyurl.com/pumpkins23
Lumen Christi Catholic Community
Gardening Volunteers Needed on Saturday, October 7th
The Environmental Justice group at Lumen Christi is looking for a few volunteers to help
with a garden activity next Saturday, October 7 from 10 to Noon (weather dependent).
We will help maintain the rain garden at the Urban Academy site by dead-heading
weeds in a sloped and possibly muddy area. Appropriate attire and tools needed.
If interested, please contact Margaret George at (612) 554-1702 or
Hi-C Family Gift Bearer Sign Up
We would love to have Hi-C Families be the gift bearers on Donut Sunday weekends at Lumen Christi! Please sign up for a Saturday 4:30 or Sunday 10:30am Mass this year at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4EA8A62BABF58-gift1#/
Follow Lumen Christi On Socials!
Community
6th-8th Grade Halloween Dance at St. Thomas More
Register online at https://school.morecommunity.org/2023-HALLOWEEN-DANCE/
MITY - Minnesota Institute for Talented Youth
More information online at https://mity.org/in-person-programs/your-extraordinary-saturday-yes/