Dear High Point Families,

As we welcome October, I want to take a moment to reflect on the exciting happenings so far and share some important updates as we move forward into the fall season.

Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, is nearing its end. During this month our scholars have recognized and celebrated the contributions, culture, and history of Hispanic and Latino Americans. As the month wraps up, our school community will continue to honor Hispanic Heritage by presenting and highlighting our scholars' unique projects throughout our building.

This past Friday was a big day! We had our September Perfect Attendance Celebration. Scholars that came to school on-time every day during the month of September received a lunchtime treat! We also announced the September grade-level Principal's Attendance Award winners! Each grade-level class with the best attendance during the month of September will receive the traveling Principal's Attendance Award for the month as well as a celebration of their choice!

• September Principal's Attendance Award
• PreK-Stahura
• Kinder-Santiago
• 1st-Park
• 2nd-Herrick
• 3rd-Perkins
• 4th-Jackson
• 5th- Black/Magas

On Friday, we also had out first IB Influencer Award celebration of the year! All teachers nominated a scholar that exemplified the characteristics of an inquirer! Thanks to PTO all nominated scholars received a certificate, breakfast treat, and inquirer brag tags for their backpacks! October's attribute is Risktaker!

Looking Ahead: October Highlights

October is a busy month, filled with opportunities for learning and community building. Here are some key dates and events:

• GA PreK Week (October 7th -11th): Georgia Pre-K Week is an annual event that celebrates Georgia's Pre-K program and raises awareness of the importance of early childhood education. It typically involves a week-long series of events and activities organized by schools, educators, and community leaders to highlight the value of Pre-K in preparing children for future academic success.

• NO SCHOOL: Monday, October 14th - Wednesday, October 16th

• Parent-Teacher Conferences (October 16th -November 15th): This is a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and set goals for the year. Be on the lookout for sign-up information coming soon!

• Bullying Awareness Month (October): On October 7th, we're asking everyone to wear blue in order to bring attention to Bullying Prevention Awareness Day. Each week we will also have a special campaign.

• October 7-11: Stand Up for Others

• October 14-18: No One Eats Alone

• October 21-25: Include Everyone

• October 28-31: Red Ribbon Week

• Book Character Day (October 25th): We are thrilled to see our students showcase their love for reading by dressing up as their favorite book characters. If possible, students are encouraged to bring the book that features their character. This helps create a meaningful connection between the costume and the story! Below are some important details and guidelines to help make the day a fun and successful event:

• Scholars should come dressed as a character from a book they love! Please make sure your scholar is familiar with the book and can talk briefly about the character they chose.
  

• Costumes should be appropriate for school. This means:

• No violent or scary costumes.
• No masks that cover the entire face (partial masks are okay for short periods).
• No toy weapons or accessories that could cause harm or distraction.
• Students will be participating in normal school activities, so costumes should allow for comfortable movement and not interfere with classroom learning. Consider shoes that are safe for walking and playing.
  
• As the weather may be cool, please ensure your child has layers or a jacket to stay warm during any outdoor activities.
  

Health and Safety Reminders

The Family Health Centers of Georgia in collaboration with District Health Services would like to help protect our students from the flu this season by partnering with High Point Elementary School to offer flu vaccinations for our scholars and staff on Thursday, October 10, 2024. If you are interested in having your scholar's flu shot at school, please complete and return to school the consent form and questionnaire sent home with your scholar on Thursday, October 3rd to the school clinic ASAP.

As the weather changes and we head into cold and flu season, please remind your child to continue practicing good hygiene, including frequent handwashing. If your child is feeling unwell, it’s important they stay home to recover and to help keep our school community healthy. As a reminder, scholars have to be symptom-free, fever-free, and unmedicated for 24 hours before returning to school.

In closing, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of our families for your continued support of our school community. Whether you’ve volunteered your time, attended an event, or simply helped your scholar get into a good routine, your partnership is invaluable. Together, we are fostering a positive and nurturing environment for our scholars to thrive.

Looking forward to an exciting and productive October!

Warm regards,

Dr. Miller

@HPointPrincipal

• Attendance
• In order to continue to achieve academic excellence, we will need your support to ensure students are in school daily and on-time. Please note that we welcome students each day beginning at 7:10 am, and students are considered tardy if they are not seated in their classroom by 7:40 AM. Arriving to school on-time ensures that your scholar doesn’t miss out on important learning experiences that happens early in the day. Our attendance initiative will continue this semester. There will still be a drawing each month for all scholars that had perfect attendance/ no tardies. The winner of this drawing will still have a special lunch with the principal, but ALL scholars with perfect attendance/no tardies will be given a treat (ex: snow cones, cookies, ice cream, extra recess).
• Dress Code
• Students in the school system are expected to dress and groom themselves in such a way as to reflect neatness, cleanliness, and safety. All students shall dress appropriately so as not to disrupt or interfere with the educational program or the orderly operation of the school. Extremes in dress and grooming will not be permitted. Examples include: exposed midriffs & pants torn above the knees
• Birthdays
• Birthdays are not celebrated at school. Parents may send in store-bought cupcakes, cookie cakes, ice cream, donuts, fruit snacks, etc. for the class to enjoy during their assigned lunch/recess period. Please remember to take into consideration potential allergies. Treats should be pre-cut, if applicable, and ready to serve. Brought-in pizza or other meal options cannot be served in the cafeteria. Please do not put candles on cakes or send in flowers, balloon bouquets, goodie-bags, or gifts. Parents and guardians will not be allowed into the classroom for birthday celebrations. Also, party invitations should not be sent to school to go home with students. Personal invitations must be mailed outside of school to avoid any opportunity for hurt feelings.
• Parents/Guardians can contact our cafeteria manager, Ms. Wallace, at WallaceP1@fultonschools.org if you would like the cafeteria to provide a birthday treat for your child’s class.

• Lunch Visitors
• Visitors listed as an emergency contact in Infinite Campus may be allowed to eat lunch with a student. Lunch visitors will ONLY be allowed to eat with their student. Students will not be allowed to invite a friend to eat with them and their visitor. Lunch visitors will not be allowed to sit at lunch tables with classes. There will be designated tables on the stage in the cafeteria for lunch visitors. Lunch visitors can also utilize outdoor seating areas.
• Morning Carpool
• Assisted Carpool- Carpool runs from 7:10-7:40 AM. Parents should not exit cars to open and assist their child in the carpool lane. This is a safety issue and stops the flow of the carpool line. Also, for safety reasons, all children should exit from the passenger side of the car. Carpool will end promptly at 7:40 AM so that teachers on duty can start instruction for the day. When teachers leave their post and start walking toward the building no other children should exit cars and come in through the carpool door. This is a safety and security concern. If you’re waiting in the carpool line at 7:40 AM and no one has opened your door, you will have to take your child to the front of the building to be checked in as tardy.
• Unassisted Carpool/ Front Carpool-After all buses arrive, this lane opens at 7:30 AM. This lane is for unassisted drop-off. This means that students must be able to get out of the car without an adult. This includes a parent. Parents should NOT exit the car. If you need to assist your child with exiting the car and walking into the building, you will need to park in the upper lot and walk your child into the building. Parking in the lane and walking your child into the building disrupts the flow of this carpool lane and will not be allowed. Students can ONLY be dropped off on the curb. It is extremely dangerous to drop a child off in the road rather than at the curb because they have to walk across flowing traffic. There should be no passing other cars in this lane. Also, please refrain from honking as this startles students and disrupts classrooms on the front of the school.
• Lost & Found
• Labeling students' items can be a helpful strategy to assist connecting misplaced items back to the right owner.
• Remind your child (ren) to bring in all items from recess.
• Sing-in at the front desk if you would like to check lost & found for missing items.
• Meal Charges
• Per FCS Policy, students are only allowed to charge 3 days of breakfast and lunch to their accounts before receiving an alternative lunch. Please be mindful of negative balances. FCS informs families of a negative balance via phone calls.
• Free & Reduced Lunch Application:
• https://nutrition.fultonschools.org/FreeAndReducedInfo

Items will be donated next week! Please come get your child's belongings. They are located inside the building next to the cafeteria. Come in and ask the front desk for directions!

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We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended or volunteered at our Fall Festival! Your presence brought so much joy to the day. As we’ve watched the news of hurricane weather impacting communities across the country, we’re especially grateful for the beautiful weather we enjoyed. It’s a reminder of how fortunate we are to come together safely and celebrate. Thank you for being part of our sweet community—we look forward to seeing you at our future events!

Dates to remember - please scroll all the way down to see details:

• Gifts from the Heart Auction - October 2nd - 9th
• High Point Mom's Night Out - Wednesday, October 9th - Presented by Tucker Brewing Company
• Donut Day - Friday, October 18th - Presented by Hagopian Plastic Surgery
• Book Character Dress Up Day - Friday, October 25th
• Prospective Parent Coffee - Friday, October 25th
• Costume Dance - Friday, October 25th - Presented by Atlanta Neurology

"Gifts from the Heart" is a unique auction where unforgettable experiences with our dedicated teachers are up for bid. This special event offers parents the chance to win exclusive, personalized moments with the educators who inspire and nurture our children. Whether it's a one-on-one art session, a special science experiment, or a collaborative project, these experiences create lasting memories and strengthen the bond between students and teachers. Join us for an opportunity to give the gift of time and support our incredible school community!

CLICK ON THE INVITATION BELOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

You are invited to join us for a fun-filled evening at our annual Mom’s Night. We will gather for light bites, beverages, shopping, raffles, and our Gifts from the Heart Auction.

The evening will feature jewelry by Lupero and clothing by Mill Street Boutique. Up for auction, will be a variety of amazing experiences donated from the hearts of our incredible teachers, staff, and community members. It’s the perfect chance to treat yourself or find a special gift for someone else.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have a great time while giving back to our school community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for a spooktacular High Point Elementary Costume Dance on Friday October 25th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Wear your coolest costume (no masks please!) and get ready to boogie to your favorite tunes. We'll have pizza and concessions, and maybe even a spooky surprise or two!

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