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Upcoming Dates to Note:

• Thursday, 10/31: Fall Parade at 1:30 and Classroom Parties from 1:45-2:30
• Thursday, 10/31: Last day to purchase yearbook at 10% off
• Friday, 11/1: SAB Pajama Day/Quarters for a Cause
• Tuesday, 11/5: NO SCHOOL - Election Day
• 11/6-11/10: Online Book Fair
• Monday, 11/11: Veterans Day Ceremony at 8:15AM
• 11/21: Grandfriends Day - 2 sessions (4:00-5:30 or 5:45-7:15)
• 11/27-11/29: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

• REQUEST FOR PHOTOS
  If you or a relative is a veteran, please send a photo digitally to Chris Brennan (cbrennan@naperville203.org) by November 1st. Along with the photo, please include the veteran's name and the branch of the military they served in.
• VETERANS DAY CEREMONY - MONDAY, 11/11
  Highlands will be honoring all veterans and military personnel during our Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, November 11th. We are asking if any parents have served in the military or are active in duty; please contact the office (630-420-6335) as we would like to include you in our short ceremony. The ceremony will begin promptly at 8:15 AM around the flag pole in front of Highlands.
• STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO WEAR RED, WHITE & BLUE OR CAMOUFLAGE
  We also encourage students show their appreciation on November 11th by wearing red, white, and blue, camouflage, or clothing supporting the branches of service; such as an Army or Navy hoodie. We want to bring awareness and honor the many men and women who have done so much for our country.

Highlands students and staff have another opportunity to be REAL-LIFE HEROES! On Friday, November 1st, Highlands’ Student Advisory Board will once again be collecting QUARTERS for A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter in Naperville. Last month, our generous school community raised $403.25!

This Friday, students are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas to school for a cozy day of learning! All proceeds will go directly to A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter in Naperville, helping our furry friends in need.

We appreciate your support in making a difference in our community. Our extra quarters add up quickly! Together, we can help provide food, shelter, and care for animals waiting for their forever home.

Thank you for your generosity, Heroes!

Please see the flyer below highlighting two ways (or 'Whales") of giving this holiday season! More detailed information to follow.

The book cart will be open and ready for shoppers on Wednesday morning from 9-10am. There are books for all age groups and a special featured section of fall favorites as well! Children will also find many favorite series like Bad Guys, Babysitters Club, Dog Man, Who Would Win?, Dragon Masters, and Dragon Girls along with many others!

Books range in cost from $3-$7. Students who bring money should let their teachers know when they arrive at school on Wednesday morning.

Our Harvest Parade and Party are quickly approaching. Costumes are optional but if you are sending a Fall Harvest costume please plan accordingly. For the school parade, please plan a costume that your child will be able to assemble by themselves.

Costumes should be in a bag labeled with their name and teacher’s name on the outside. Costumes should be school appropriate. Please avoid costumes that are overly scary, depict violence, or those that would frighten our youngest learners. Face painting is not permitted, masks may not be worn over the face. If a costume is deemed inappropriate for the school setting, the student will be asked to participate in the clothing he or she wore to school. No weapons of any kind may be brought to school. Please leave any weapons that may have come with your child’s costume at home.

• 1:15: Classrooms will begin to prepare for Parade.
• 1:30: Visitors can line up either on the lower black top or on the sidewalk in the South Parking Lot as students will exit Door 3 and re-enter the building using Door 10. We always look forward to seeing lots of visitors outside. Families are welcome to attend and watch the parade outside.
• 1:45: Class parties begin.

Thanks to everyone that makes this day a highlight for our students!

Alternate Activity available on 10/31
Highlands will be offering alternative learning activities for those students who are opting out of the Fall Harvest on Tuesday, October 31st. These alternative activities will allow students to remain in school even if they are not participating in the parade and/or parties.

To assist us in planning, please notify your child’s teacher if your child will be join us for these alternative activities. Please contact the front office if you have any questions.

Sunrise Senior Living invites local youth and families to trick or treat down their community halls between 3:30 and 4:30 PM on Thursday, 10/31. Wear your best Halloween costume.

Sunrise is located at 960 E. Chicago Ave.

To ensure ample treats, please RSVP to 630-579-1400.

There are only a few more days remaining to purchase your yearbook at a discount. Yearbooks are 10% through 10/31. Place your order now!

If asked to provide a school passcode, the Highlands passcode is: 1016869252414274

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1016869252414274

Also, we need your Crosstown Classic photos! Please upload your pictures to the following Treering folder, for a chance for your pictures to be included.

https://web.treering.com/school/248560/2024/school-content/school-photos/370689963

• SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, November 12th; ALL DAY (11 am-9pm)! Lunch or Dinner!
• Little Pops Pizzeria Lisle: 2799 Maple Avenue, Lisle
• Take a break from cooking and enjoy a tasty lunch or dinner and dessert at Little Pops! If you have a student or are affiliated with Highlands Elementary, come out on November 12th and show your support! All you have to do is mention Highlands when placing your order, (carry out or dine in) and Little Pops will donate a portion of the proceeds associated with Highlands orders. Reservations recommended. If you order online, please scroll to the fundraiser tab and select "Highlands!
• Questions? Contact Ashley Nuger, ashley.panniero@gmail.com

• Mark your calendars for November 6th - 10th
• Student book orders to be placed online only during the above dates.
• Purchasing books from the book fair helps raise funds for Highlands Home & School.
• Teacher Wish Lists will be available online to help support classroom needs.
• RAFFLE: place an order early for your student to be entered into a daily raffle for an Anderson gift card!
• Please be on the lookout for a flier and ordering instructions to support the Highlands school fundraiser!
• Questions: please contact the Book Fair chair, Alyssa Scherer: ABScherer13@gmail.com

We’re pleased to announce Grandfriends day 2024 on November 21st.

Students will get the opportunity to show off Highlands school and their classroom to Grandparents and Senior Friends. Enjoy a fun-filled evening with activities like Bingo, photo opportunities, and craft-making!

• There are two 90-minute sessions to choose from.
• Please register for one session by completing the form below.
• Sessions will run from 4:00 - 5:30PM or 5:45 - 7:15PM.

To minimize crowds, we encourage only students and their grandparents or senior friends to attend.

Please see the link to register: https://forms.gle/M4x81wVNjrekXcch8

Please join us for an information session at 7pm on Wednesday Nov 6th via ZOOM

Cultural Kaleidoscope is a fun-filled immersive evening event that invites families to learn about the different cultures that make up our unique Highlands community. But we need the help from our amazing families! We are looking for "Cultural Ambassador" volunteers to share and showcase a culture through either music, dance, language, games, crafts, costumes and any other ideas you may have!

Please use this link to sign up to be a Cultural Ambassador and/or learn how you can help: https://forms.gle/dfRUHQdQUeLc7huo7

Join us at 7pm on Wednesday Nov 6th via ZOOM to learn more about this well-loved Highlands event and how you can get involved. We will work together as a team to help make this special event a success!

Zoom Meeting ID: 505 004 3204

Passcode: 6HV8pp

SFCP will host Cultural Kaleidoscope on January 23rd, 2025 in the evening.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Muneeba Sutton (muneebashariff@gmail.com) and Yang Tan (yangtan917@gmail.com).

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