Hawk News

For up-to-date information on events happening at Highview, visit the school calendar at www.moundsviewschools.org/highviewcalendar.

Monday, April 21

6:45 - 7:30 AM - Ensemble Choir

2:30 - 3:30 PM - Chamber Orchestra

2:30 - 3:30 PM - Young Women's Leadership Group

Tuesday, April 22

6:45 - 7:30 AM - Jazz Band

6:50 - 7:30 AM - Chess Club

2:30 - 3:30 PM - Student Council

2:30 - 3:30 PM - Tuesday Club

Wednesday, April 23

2:30 - 3:30 PM - Chamber Orchestra

2:30 - 3:40 PM - Strategy Gaming

Thursday, April 24

6:45 - 7:30 AM - Ensemble Choir

2:30 - 3:30 PM - GSA Club

2:30 - 3:30 PM - Yearbook Club

2:30 - 3:30 PM - Makerspace Club

Friday, April 25

6:45 - 7:30 AM - Jazz Band

Your help is requested by the Highview Student Council and Highview Principal team to help make our Highview Staff feel valued and appreciated! Throughout the week of May 5-9, Highview Students, Student Council members, and the principal team will be working to show our appreciation for the Highview Staff. There are several ways we could use your help!

• Email/Note: A few words from your or your child go a long way to brighten staff's days. Consider sending a quick email or note (or encouraging your child to do so) as a day brightener!
• Snack/Beverage Donations Requested - This year we would like to supply a treat cart for Highview Staff Members. We are looking for easy to grab, individually wrapped snacks that we can put on a cart for teachers to access. Some things we've had in the past include: chips, granola bars, crackers, candy, soda, sparkling water, k-cups, tea, apples/cuties, nuts, and other small snacks.
• Breakfast - On Friday, May 9th, we'd like to offer a light breakfast or donuts, bagels, juice, and coffee for the Highview Staff. If you are interested in contributing or helping pick up or set up, please reach out to Deb Diederich at debra.diderich@moundsviewschools.org or 651-621-6702.
• Gift Card Donations Requested - We'd love to do a fun raffle for staff members to win some gift cards to their favorite places and are looking for $5-$10 gift cards.
• Sweet Treats and Snacks for the Lounge - We'd love to provide some sweet treats for the staff lounge.
• Teacher Supplies - Things like nice pens, a box of pencils, post it notes, sharpies, expo markers

THANK YOU SO MUCH for helping make this week a huge success for all of our Highview Staff. We are thankful, in advance, for your generosity and support! Donations (especially treat cart and gift card donations) can be dropped in the office anytime between now and May 5. If you have any questions, concerns, or great ideas about how to make this week a success please reach out to Lindsey Samec or Deb Diederich in the front office.

All Highview students will participate in state and local testing during April and May. All testing will take place using students' school-assigned Chromebook, so please ensure that your child brings their charged Chromebook to school each day. Please see the schedule below:

• April 24, Math MCA (grades 6-8)
• May 1, Reading MAP (grades 6-7) and Science MCA (grade 8)
• May 8, Math MAP (grades 6-8)

April is National Poetry Month!

Poetry can be represented in a number of ways. It is read in poetry collections or verse novels and found in song lyrics. It can be written or performed through spoken word. There are poets you likely know of, like Robert Frost, Maya Angelou, and Shel Silverstein. Some current to explore include Kwame Alexander, Amanda Gorman, and Elizabeth Acevedo.

In the Highview Learning Center, we are celebrating National Poetry Month through a couple of displays. One is a book display featuring verse novels, which is a form of writing that combines the storytelling of a novel with the rhythmic writing of poetry. The other display gives students the opportunity to write their own poetry using poem starters to inspire them.

You can explore and create poetry at home, too! Use this list of 30 ways to celebrate National Poetry Month at home from Poets.org.

Questions? Feel free to contact us in the Learning Center!

Carrie Sypherd

Highview Library Media Specialist

carrie.sypherd@moundsviewschools.org

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Irondale Boys Soccer Player/Parent Meeting

Date & Time: Tuesday, April 29th at 7:30pm

Location: Irondale High School Multipurpose Room

• This meeting is intended for all players who are interested in playing boys soccer this fall, and their families
• Players entering grades 9-12 in the fall are invited to attend to meet new head coach Deven Cairns!
• New booster president Martin Ramsden will give a brief overview of the boys soccer booster club
• The meeting will last 1 hour, from 7:30pm-8:30pm at Irondale High School in the Multipurpose Room.
• If you have questions or want additional information, please reach out to Coach Deven at devencairns@yahoo.com or the booster club at irondaleboyssoccer@gmail.com

During the week of May 5-9, Mounds View Public Schools will recognize all staff during Staff Appreciation Week. Each day during that week, you'll see an employee group spotlighted on our social media pages. Help us send notes of appreciation to our Mounds View Public Schools staff. Last year, more than 3,200 cards were sent to our hardworking staff members! Visit mvpschools.org/thankyou for more information and to create your custom e-card.

Show your school spirit! Starting this month, our apparel stores will be open year-round. Orders will be processed on the 10th of every month, with delivery approximately 3 weeks from that date. Find your school store and place an order at mvpschools.org/spiritwear.

Thursday, April 24 - Math MCA Testing (grades 6-8)

Wednesday, April 30 - Hawk Talk: Parent/Guardian Engagement Event 6:00-7:30 pm

Thursday, May 1 - Reading MAP Testing 9grades 6-7) and Science MCA Testing (grade 8)

Tuesday, May 6 - District Art Show 5:30-7:30 pm

Thursday, May 8 - Math MAP Testing (grades 6-8)

Thursday, May 8 - Highview Choir Concert @ Irondale High School 6:00-8:00 pm

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