Husky Nation Highlights

Don't forget to spring forward and adjust your alarm clocks!

Don't be late on Monday morning 😅

Help us restock our Husky Carts and provide students with school supplies, toys and snacks as incentives for earning Husky Bucks! Items are delivered directly to the school.

The Monterey Highlands Drama Club is proud to bring back the Husky Talent Show!! Ticket sales from this year's talent show will go towards production of a school play in the 24-25 school year. Let's see those Husky talents shine! Shout-out to Ms. Cheng, Ms Miller and Mrs. Nye for their vision of reviving the Talent Show!

Important Information:

• Audition videos are welcome from students in all grades TK-8
• Performances should be no more than 3 minutes
• Audition videos are due Sunday, March 31 - submit videos at this link
• The final lineup for the Talent Show will be announced after Spring Break
• SAVE THE DATE for the Talent Show on Friday 4/26/24 at 6:30pm
• Please direct questions to Ms. Cheng (cheng_gennie@ausd.us)

PTA's Read Across America Week was a smashing success at Monterey Highlands!

On Thursday 3/7/24, children's book author and former Highlands parent Kim-Hoa Ung read her debut picture book "A Gift for Nai Nai" to our primary students. She's an enthusiastic and thoughtful author who engaged our students with this heart-warming story about family bonds and perseverance.

We're so grateful for your time, Kim-Hoa! You're always welcome at Husky Nation! This author reading and Q&A session was integrated into our Reading is Fundamental (RIF) assembly for TK-3rd students. All students in these grades received a brand new free book from the Alhambra Educational Foundation (AEF)!

Follow Kim-Hoa Ung on Instagram: @autumnleaflet

As of today, we have a count of 96 students who have committed to Outdoor Science School in Wrightwood, CA from May 6 - May 10, 2024. With your generosity, 6th Grade has met their goal to fully fund this field trip!

Official field trip paperwork has been submitted and will now work its way through the approval process. We now wait for approval by the Board of Education.

6th Grade is now raising funds for Science Camp apparel. Cash or checks are accepted. Please make checks payable to Monterey Highlands ASB.

Our Highlands Service Club (HSC) students are starting a campuswide recycling program! Look for the blue bins with special lids. A reminder that these bins are for aluminum cans and plastic bottles ONLY. Milk cartons and juice boxes are not recyclable and should go in gray trash cans.

HSC will be raising money for schoolwide endeavors through this program. Shout-out to PTA President Mr. Eric Garcia for the suggestion and support of this initiative! Shout-out to Ms. Kim for coordinating the efforts at school with the students!

The Lightspeed Parent Portal is available for guardians. This tool allows guardians to monitor their child's most recent web browsing activities. Guardians will be able to opt into receiving weekly reports of their student’s internet usage and analytics. They will also have the ability to create a Lightspeed Parent Portal account, which will allow them to view their child’s browsing history for the last 7 days.

Step 1: Opt in to receive the usage reports (Click HERE for Instructions in English/Spanish/Chinese)

Step 2: Review the Lightspeed Parent Portal Guide (Click HERE for the guide in English/Spanish/Chinese)

We are still short a few CLEARED volunteers for this special event! If you are available, please click here to sign up. Your support means the world to us and makes events like this possible, thank you!

We're gearing up for a special Golden Ticket event for our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) initiative, and we need your help to make it a success!

We're inviting students to participate in extended recess or lunch to play carnival games and enjoy a tasty treat. But to make this event extra special, we're looking for enthusiastic parents to lend a hand. To volunteer, please sign up using the link above.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! SAVE THE DATE for Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 22 and get ready to empower your reader with book choice. For more information about the Book Fair, including previews, and to set up your eWallet click here.

Purchase with eWallet for a convenient, cash free, and digital payment system. Learn more about eWallet here.

We are also looking for volunteers for the Book Fair, please let us know if you are interested by clicking here.

Join us for an insightful evening on April 10th, right after our PTA Meeting, as we present "Ready, Tech Go!" This special parental educational program is designed to equip you with the tools necessary to determine if your child is ready for mobile technology.

The evening kicks off at 6:00 PM with our PTA Meeting, followed by our engaging "Ready, Tech Go!" program from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. We'll delve into important discussions and share valuable insights to support your child's digital journey.

Plus, we've got you covered with delicious food and refreshments throughout the event! And that's not all - get ready for some excitement as we'll be hosting raffle drawings with fantastic prizes from our generous donors, including Aquarium of the Pacific, Bumo, and SkyZone of Alhambra!

Don't miss out on this enriching opportunity to learn and connect with fellow parents. See you there and please RSVP here!

Attention all Monterey Highlands Elementary alumni! Exciting news, the Monterey Highlands Elementary PTA is proud to announce our Senior Scholarship program for the graduating class of 2024! Here’s your chance to win one of three $500 scholarships to support your academic journey.

Here's how to apply:

Eligibility:

• Must be a graduate of Monterey Highlands Elementary
• Current PTA member (either student or parent/guardian)
• Have received an acceptance letter from a post-secondary institution or training program for the 2024-2025 academic year

Application Process:

Submit your application along with any required documentation by the deadline of April 17, 2024 by visiting here.

Award Details:

Please note that proof of enrollment will be required for funds to be released to award recipients.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kickstart your academic journey with a little extra support from your Monterey Highlands Elementary PTA! Apply today and make your dreams a reality!

We are grateful for our volunteers. Here are some of our volunteer needs at this time:

Ongoing:

• Recess Carnival (School)
  
• Book Fair (PTA)

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:

• Fundraiser Request Form
• Fundraising Calendar
• ASB-Approved Clubs
• Check out the latest Wonderful Wednesday video from ASB! March's theme is Being Trustworthy featuring 7th Grade students!
  

Shakey's Fundraiser for 6th Grade Outdoor Science School 🔬

• Monday 3/18 at 5pm til close
• 2234 W. Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA
• 6th Grade gets 25% of all sales
• Be sure to mention 6th grade so your purchase counts.
• Available for dine-in and takeout orders.

Fundraisers at Open House (more info to follow next week)

• Thursday, March 21st
• 6th and 8th Grade will be selling food and drinks
• The Kona Ice truck will also be on-site for a cool treat!
• Doors open at 5pm for food/drinks.
• Classrooms open at 5:30pm.
• Event closes at 7pm.

Apollo Afterschool has been up to some great things. Registration is open for Trimester 3!

The program will be publishing a newsletter every two weeks to keep the community updated. Click here to view the PDF version or click the images below.

Don't forget - College Wear Wednesdays and Fun Fridays (Husky Spirit Wear) continue!

• 3/12 - Alhambra Board of Education Meeting
  
• 3/14 - 8th Grade Field Trip to MKHS Spring Play "Mean Girls"
  
• 3/14 - Student of the Month ("Being Trustworthy") @ Cafetorium, 8am
• 3/15 - AHS Counselor Visits for 8th Graders
• 3/15 - PBIS Lunch Recess Carnival Event @ Lower Blacktop
• 3/18 - 6th Grade Fundraiser @ Shakey's Alhambra
• 3/18 to 3/22 - PTA presents Scholastic Book Fair
• 3/21 - Safety Committee Meeting (Zoom) at 3pm
• 3/21 - Open House, 5-7pm (doors open at 5pm for food, classrooms open at 5:30)
• 3/22 - Minimum Day
• 3/25 to 3/29 - Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)
• 4/2 - Alhambra Board of Education Meeting
  
• 4/3 - English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC) Meeting (in-person, Cafe) at 8am
• 4/3 - School Site Council Meeting (on Zoom) at 1:15pm
• 4/5 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Glendale Community College
• 4/10 - PTA Association Meeting (Elections + Ready, Tech, Go!)
• 4/11 - 8th Grade Field Trip to SoFi Stadium
• 4/15 - State Testing (SBAC and CAST) begin for Grades 3-8
• 4/18 - Kinder Field Trip to LA Zoo
• 4/19 - 1st Grade Field Trip to Natural History Museum

A California Distinguished School - 2014, 2020, 2023

📥 Email: highlands@ausd.us
🌐 Website: www.montereyhighlandselementary.org
📍 Location: 400 Casuda Canyon Drive, Monterey Park, CA, USA
📲 Phone: (626) 570-6220