Whale Watch

• 3/25-3/29: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
  

• 3/28: Spring Spirit Wear Orders Due
  
• 3/29: Deadline to Complete 5Essentials Parent Survey
• 4/5: Deadline for Custom Yearbook Page
• 4/8: Solar Eclipse Viewing from 2:00-2:15
• 4/10: Family Night Out at MOD Pizza
• 4/11 Math Night Escape Room
• through 4/12: SAB's Hesed House Donation Drive in lobby

We would like to thank everyone who attended the 2024 Dinner Dance and helped to make it a success!

We also want to extend a special thank you to all of the Highlands families for their generous donations. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! We hope those who attended enjoyed themselves and had a memorable evening.

We are happy to report that we raised just over $53,000 which will help fund all our Home & School initiatives and more!

Thank you again!

Lisa Johns and Ellen Kruger

Hello Families,

Mutual Ground will be coming to Highlands in early April to present information to your students. Please see the attached document in this email for additional information.

Thank You,

Laura Noon

Dear Highlands Families,

We are excited to announce that Highlands Elementary will be participating in the viewing of the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th. This celestial event provides a unique educational opportunity for our students to witness the wonder of the universe firsthand.

In preparation for this event, the district has purchased special glasses to ensure the safety of all participants. These glasses are specifically designed for viewing solar phenomena and meet the necessary safety standards. Additionally, our teachers and staff will be implementing all appropriate safety precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

We believe that experiences like these are invaluable for our students’ education and encourage their curiosity about the world around them. Witnessing a solar eclipse can spark interest in science, astronomy, and the natural world, fostering a lifelong love of learning.

However, participation in the solar eclipse viewing is voluntary. If you would rather NOT have your child participate, please sign and return the attached form by Friday, April 5th. If you choose not to grant permission, alternative activities will be provided for your child during the viewing period.

We understand the importance of safety and supervision during such events, and rest assured, we will have staff members on hand to oversee the eclipse viewing and ensure the well-being of all students.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the solar eclipse viewing, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Laura Noon Principal

The Highlands Home and School and School Family Community Partnership (SFCP) Chairperson sign-ups are now live on Sign-up Genius!

This is a great way to get involved with the school that ultimately helps our Highlands students and faculty. There will be a separate committee sign up in the Fall, but if you are interested in a role, please nominate yourself on sign-up genius (this is the most common way to fill positions!).

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4EAFAC2BA1F49-48556968-highlands

For more information on the committee chairperson roles please find the respective position listed in the sign up genius at the following google doc or email Melissa at highlandshandsnominations@gmail.com

Highlands Home and School Nominations Committee

Crack codes, solve riddles, and tackle math challenges to SAVE OUR SHIP! Save the date for Highlands Elementary School's Math Night, happening on April 11th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

• Make sure to RSVP with this link! https://forms.gle/7agncghPkZ1wg7rf8

All Highlands students and families are welcome to this family fun Math Night Space escape room experience!"

Please arrive anytime between 5:30pm and 7:10pm to start the escape room experience since Math Night will end at 7:30pm!

Math Night Needs You!

Please follow the sign up link to help out with this family fun event! Thank you!

• Thursday, 04/11/2024, 5:30-6:30pm, 6:30-7:30pm

Math Night Volunteer Signup

SAB is sponsoring a donation drive to collect hotel and travel sized toiletries for Hesed House. Items are being collected March 19-April 12th in the school lobby.

Please see the attached list for most needed items.

• SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, April 10th ALL DAY! Lunch or Dinner!
• MOD Pizza: 103 S Washington St, Suite 113
  Naperville, IL 60540
• Take a break from cooking and enjoy a tasty lunch or dinner at MOD Pizza! Highlands Elementary School will receive 20% of fundraiser sales! If you have a student or are affiliated with Highlands Elementary, come out on April 10th and show your support! All you have to do is mention Highlands or show this flyer when placing your order and MOD will donate a portion of the proceeds associated with Highlands orders. Order online at modpizza.com or with the MOD app and apply this digital code: MODGIVES20
• Questions? Contact Ashley Nuger, ashley.panniero@gmail.com

Don’t miss out on the last opportunity to order from the Highlands Spiritwear online for this school year! We have added several new spring items including, Shorts, Tank Tops, Shirts, Caps and Jackets. Additional items include bags, hairbows and car stickers.

You can shop at https://napervillehighlands.spiritsale.com/

• Password: ‘whales’ (all lowercase and plural)
• To view all items, click the purple ‘Products’ box at the top of the page
• If available, please reference the size chart for each item as sizing may vary across different brands.
• Important Deadline: Order deadline for delivery in late April is Thursday, March 28, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Linda Mui at spiritwearhighlands@gmail.com

We are currently at 21% completion and our goal is 25%.
Your feedback matters to us!

As a parent or guardian of a Highlands student, your feedback is requested via participation in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. The purpose of this online survey is to understand your perceptions in the areas of connectedness, satisfaction, interaction, involvement, and quality.

Your participation and ratings on this survey are confidential. Aggregate results will be published online in conjunction with the annual Illinois Report Card in the Fall of 2024 provided 20% of parents/guardians participate. The results of this survey will be used to understand areas of strength and opportunities for growth based on your input and feedback at the district and school level.

To access the survey, please click here Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ and select “DuPage” as the County.

The final day to complete the survey is March 29, 2024.

SECOND GRADE SAVE THE DATE

Second grade families, please save the date for the second grade music concert!

Tuesday, April 16th

• 6:00pm Caldwell/ Kime (5:45 call time)
• 7:00pm Birch/Ebervein (6:45 call time)

FIFTH GRADE SAVE THE DATE

Fifth grade families, please save the date for the fifth grade music showcase!

Thursday, May 2

• 6:00pm Kessler/ Malikowski (5:45 call time)
• 7:00pm Doran/Eilers (6:45 call time)

Please see the attached flyer regarding the 5th grade End of Year Party! Come join in on the fun and celebrate with your classmates!

The party will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd from 3:45PM to 6:30 PM. The party will begin with a trolley ride around Naperville and then off to Bowlero for more fun. Students will enjoy bowling and time in the arcade. Pizza and soda will be served.

• Date: Wednesday, May 22
• Start time: 3:45 PM-Meet at Highlands Parking Lot (Trolley leaving at 4:00 PM)
• End Time: 6:30 PM (Students must be picked up at Bowlero)
• Pick up Location: Bowlero - 1515 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, Il 60540
• RSVP: Before April 8, 2024
• Cost: $40
• Payment: Via Zelle at 979-236-9455/Sonja.Emanuel@outlook.com or via Venmo at @Sonja-Emanuel
• Financial assistance: If you need financial assistance, please contact the Highlands Social Worker, Jessica Connors at jconnors@naperville203.org

Please note: this event is for the 5th grade students only.

This is not a Highlands Home & School Event. No refunds will be given.

We had so much fun at last year's end of year A Whale of a Picnic and are so excited to do it again! The family friendly event will be held the afternoon of Friday May 3rd in the Highlands schoolyard.

We're looking for a few volunteers to help with planning and preparation and have a great time with our co-chairs preparing for this fun event!

Use the link to sign up!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4EAFAC2BA1F49-48018762-picnic

Questions about the volunteer responsibilities? Reach out to Julie Clay at jlclay225@gmail.com or 708-890-2646

The Yearbook Committee would like to remind you to start designing your 2 FREE custom yearbook pages. These custom pages are optional, but a fun way to make your yearbook extra special! These custom pages are only included in your book. Use your creativity to add pictures, graphics & text to make your book memorable.

The deadline to complete these pages is APRIL 5th. See detailed flyer below for more details!

Kindergarten Enrollment for 2024-25 School Year is Now Open. Welcome Class of 2037!

If you have a child (or know any neighborhood children) who will who will attend Highlands next year, please call the office at 630-420-6335 or e-mail your incoming student’s full name, address, birthday and your contact information to Leslie Cameli at lcameli@naperville203.org

Questions regarding Kindergarten enrollment for 2023-2024 can be directed to Maureen Dvorak, School Services Manager at mdvorak@naperville203.org or (630) 420-6446.

Registration for summer learning is now open.

Please visit https://www.naperville203.org/SummerLearning, for all information regarding summer learning including dates, times, locations, available classes, and registration.

Online registration can be accessed at, www.studentquickpay.com/naperville203. Paper registrations can be mailed or dropped off with a check (Please add your Students ID # and Summer School on the “Memo” line on the check) made payable to NCUSD 203 at the NCUSD203 Administrative Center, Attn: Nandini Asar, Registrar-Summer Learning, 203 West Hillside Road, Naperville, IL 60540-6589. Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch will have all fees waived.

If you have questions regarding summer learning or registration, please email us at summerlearning@naperville203.org.

Website: https://www.naperville203.org/Domain/11
Location: 525 South Brainard Street, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: 630-420-6335
Twitter: @Highlands203