
Husky Nation Highlights
Community Newsletter - October 22, 2023

Support 6th Grade! See's Candy Fundraiser ends this Friday 10/27 🍭
At Highlands, Husky students demonstrate positive behaviors and earn Husky Bucks. Husky Bucks can be used to shop for items from our Husky Carts (weekly) or enter a raffle for cool prizes (monthly).
Visit our PBIS Amazon Wishlist at Monterey Highlands to see what items are needed! Your donations ship directly to the school. Thank you for supporting PBIS!
Halloween Guidance 👻
These guidelines apply specifically to Friday, October 27 ONLY:
- Due to ongoing construction, there will be no Halloween Parade this year. We look forward to bringing the parade back next year after construction has ended.
- Students may wear their costumes throughout the school day on 10.27.23 but should be mindful of recess and PE.
- Halloween Costumes must comply with the AUSD Dress Code.
- Costumes may NOT include weapons, replica weapons or toy weapons of any kind.
- Students may NOT wear a face covering during the school day to ensure their safety.
- Students in grades TK-8 must be able to change into and out of a costume without assistance from an adult.
NOTE: If you would like to donate goodie bags to your child's class, please consider non-food items such as arts/craft items or other toys. Any goodie bags for the class may NOT include food items including candy.
✏️ PTA CORNER 🍎
Spooky Bash 10/27 at 4-8PM 🎃
Spooky Bash is this Friday! 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades are all participating in fundraising activities this year. Please be sure to check in with parent-leads or teachers to see how you can help. Join us on October 27 for a Spooky good time!
More information is available in our FAQ, and check out our menu for a preview of offerings. Admission is free, but to enjoy the games, food, merchandise, and certain activities, tickets must be purchased (CASH ONLY - $1 per ticket).
This event is entirely run by volunteers and donations – we need your help to continue to make it a success! Volunteers are needed to help decorate the maze, event setup, cleanup, and run game booths. Please note that volunteer clearance is NOT A REQUIREMENT ONLY for the day of the event from 8 AM to 10 PM. Click here to volunteer.
You can also help by donating candy. Nut free treats and alternative goodies may be dropped off in a donation box located outside the Front Office by the gate.
Día de los Muertos 11/3 💀
PTA is celebrating Día de los Muertos! Día de Los Muertos is a holiday for some, where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion and celebration.
We will host an altar to honor the lives of those who have passed. You are invited to send a picture of a loved one to the Front office to be displayed on the altar. You may also email programs@mhpta.net a digital picture. Picture collection will occur now through October 27.
Please note, that by participating you authorize and consent to the display of submitted photos at the altar, school website, and PTA social media.
We are also looking for volunteers to assist with operating craft stations and assisting with Altar setup. If interested, please click here to volunteer
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities 🤝
We are grateful for our volunteers. Here are some of our volunteer needs at this time:
Ongoing:
- Spooky Bash Volunteers (PTA)
- Red Ribbon Week (PTA)
- Dia de los Muertos Volunteers (PTA)
📒 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. October's theme is Embracing Honesty featuring 4th Grade! Check it out below!
Upcoming Spirit Week! 🥳
In celebration of our upcoming Red Ribbon Week (10/23-10/27), ASB has the following Spirit Days planned.
Monday 10/23: Team Up Against Drugs (Wear your favorite sports team gear)
Tuesday 10/24: Partner Up Against Drugs ("Twin Day" Match outfits with your friends!)
Wednesday 10/25: Pledge Against Drugs (Wear Red!)
Thursday 10/26: Chase Your Dreams, Not Drugs (Dress as your future career day)
Friday 10/27: Scare Away Drugs (Wear a costume to scare away drugs)
All outfits worn must still adhere to AUSD safety and dress code. Masks are not allowed to be worn for Friday's spirit day.
Upcoming Fundraisers 💰
Benefitting the 6th Grade Class Outdoor Science School 🔬
- See's Candy Fundraiser - Monday, October 16th through Friday, October 27th.
Cash and checks accepted, checks should be made out to Monterey Highlands ASB.
Club Corner ♟️
Highlands has a nice variety of clubs for students. Thank you to their awesome advisers for supporting these clubs!! Encourage your child to join a club:
Middle School (Gr 6-8)
- Highlands Service Club - Ms. Cheng/Ms. Kim - meets every other Tuesday at lunch in the Cafetorium
- Board Game Club - Ms. Kwan - meets every Thursday at lunch in Rm F-26
- Papel Picado Club - Mrs. Orozco - meets every Monday at lunch in Rm I-36
- Drama Club - Mrs. Nye/Ms. Miller - meets every Friday at lunch in Rm I-39
- PLUS Program - Ms. Chan/Mrs. Orozco - meets every Tuesday during UA in Rm I-36
Grades 4/5
- Chess Club - Ms. Adams - meets every other Friday during 4/5 Lunch in Rm I-40 (coming soon)
Upcoming Dates 📆
- 10/23 to 10/27 - Red Ribbon Week: Be Kind to Your Mind!
- 10/24 - Board of Education Meeting
- 10/24 - Monterey Park Town Hall (Cafetorium) @ 6pm
- 10/25 - Safety Committee Meeting (Zoom) at 3pm
- 10/27 - End of Trimester 1
- 10/27 - Spooky Bash! 👻
- 10/30 and 10/31 - Pupil Free Days
- 10/31 - AUSD Food and Wellness Fair (call School Office to RSVP)
- 11/3 - PTA presents Día de los Muertos
- 11/9 - PTA Honors Veterans
- 11/9 - PTA Reflections Awards Ceremony
- 11/10 - VETERAN'S DAY (NO SCHOOL)
- 11/14 - Board of Education Meeting
- 11/16 - Safety Committee Meeting (Zoom) at 3pm
- 11/17 - Student of the Month (Theme = Act Responsibly)
- 11/20 to 11/24 - FALL 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