Hawk Highlights
Friday, February 9, 2024
UPCOMING DATES
February 14 - Valentine's Day Classroom Parties 2:30 p.m., all are invited
February 15 - Board of Education Meeting, 9440 Kenton 7:00 p.m. or online (see Board Meetings for directions), all are invited to attend
February 16
NO SCHOOL - Daytime Parent Teacher Conferences 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Highland PTA's Spring Scholastic Book Fair 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
February 17 - Highland’s PTA’s Highlandpalooza Kickoff Meeting 7:30 p.m. Zoom Meeting (ID: 833 0003 6027, Password: 171985)
February 19 - NO SCHOOL - Presidents’ Day
February 22
Evening Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00 p.m.
Highland PTA's Spring Scholastic Book Fair 4:00-8:00 p.m.
February 23
Miles of Smiles Free Dental Clinic 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Highland PTA’s February Film Fest 6:30-8:30 p.m.
February 26 - Parent University “Technology Night” at Old Orchard Junior High 5:30-6:30 p.m., all are invited
February 29 - Outdoor Education Parent Information Night, Old Orchard Jr. High 6:30 p.m. (for parents/guardians of 5th grade students)
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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Friday, February 16 - 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 22 - 4:30-8:00 p.m.
Parents/guardians can sign-up for an In-person or Video Parent Teacher Conference with the Meet the Teacher link: https://ssd68.meettheteacher.com. Please be sure to indicate if a language interpreter would be helpful.
Meet the Teacher only has the names of parents/guardians that have an Infinite Campus Parent account. Please contact the School Office if you would like help with your Campus Parent access or with scheduling a conference. We are happy to help.
HIGHLAND’S SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Highland PTA’s Winter Scholastic Book Fair is on Friday, February 16th and Thursday, February 22nd during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Highland families and friends are invited to come to the Book Fair, but if you cannot make it, you can shop online!!
A percentage of all Book Fair purchases benefits Highland’s library and classrooms. You can also support the Highland and the Book Fair by donating directly to Highland Library’s eWallet fund or by volunteering at the Book Fair for 15 minutes. Here is the link to sign-up: Volunteer Sign-up.
HIGHLANDPALOOZA KICKOFF MEETING!
Highlandpalooza will be on Saturday, May 18th if we have enough volunteers to plan and make it happen. It is Highland PTA’s biggest fundraiser and event. Money raised at Highlandpalooza helps to support PTA functions, Highland t-shirts, teacher appreciation, birthday books and much more.
Join us for Highlandpalooza’s Kickoff Meeting
Monday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83300036027?pwd=eHpGNjRhM3B0K2duY3JEYlhBTDNzdz09
Login ID: 833 0003 6027
Password: 171985
Bring your ideas, share your thoughts, or let us know how you would like to help out. The more parent involvement, the more successful Highlandpalooza will be! Planning for Highlandpalooza is divided into two groups: Silent Auction and Carnival committees. If you are unable to make the meeting but want to help, please email us at highlandpalooza68@gmail.com.
HIGHLAND’S FEBRUARY FILM FESTIVAL
Join us for a free and fun family night at Highland PTA’s 2nd Annual February Film Fest! We are screening two fantastic films at the same time: the heartwarming “Leo” and the action-packed “Big Hero 6." Choose the favorite to watch with your child(ren). An adult is required to stay with their child(ren) for the duration of the event, no drop offs are allowed. Concessions and Spirit Wear will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the movies kick off at 6:30 p.m. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!
PARENT UNIVERSITY’S TECHNOLOGY NIGHT
Monday, February 26th from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Old Orchard Junior High
Technology Night is the first of four Parent University events. Hope to see you there!
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MONDAYS: 8:40 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
TUESDAYS-FRIDAYS: 8:40 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
9700 Crawford Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076
Phone: 847-676-5001
Fax: 847-676-5099