
Husky Nation Highlights
Community Newsletter - March 31, 2024

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.
Huskies Got Talent! 🎙️- Auditions Due TODAY
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.
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)
State Testing Begins for Grades 3-8 on 4/15 📝
Students in Grades 3-8 will soon begin taking the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Students in Grades 3-8 will take both the English Language Arts SBAC and Mathematics SBAC assessments. In addition, students in Grades 5 and 8 will take the Science CAST assessment.
Please review the tips below to ensure your child has a positive testing experience. The schedule for testing is also linked below. The earliest testing begins on Monday, April 15, 2024. Testing schedules vary by grade level.
Meet the Mayor - 4/24 @ 6pm 💼
Monterey Highlands welcomes our newly installed mayor and neighbor, Mr. Thomas Wong!
Community members are invited for casual conversations, to share thoughts, or just to catch up and learn more about our City.
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 (new date)
Time: 6-7pm
Location: in the Cafetorium
🍎 PTA CORNER 🍎
Ready, Tech Go! 📱 – 4/10
Attention MHE Parents and Caregivers!
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!
MHE PTA Scholarship! – 4/17 💰
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!
Career Day 2024 – 5/14 💼
Calling all passionate professionals!
Monterey Highlands Elementary PTA is gearing up for an incredible 2024 Career Day, and we need YOUR expertise to inspire our students!
Are you enthusiastic about your career? Do you have a unique story to share? We want a diverse range of speakers!
Join us in shaping young minds and broadening horizons. Whether you’re a scientist, artist, entrepreneur, or have a fascinating career journey, we want to hear from you!
Speakers will present to 2-3 classes for 10-15 minutes each, with 5 minutes reserved for questions. Career Day is primarily targeted for middle school grades (6-8).
Date: May 14
Time: 8:00-10:00 AM
Interested in being a Speaker? Let us know by simply completing this Form. Let's empower the next generation together!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities 🤝
We are grateful for our volunteers. Here are some of our volunteer needs at this time:
Ongoing:
📒 ASB ANNOUNCEMENTS 📢
Mr. Calvin Ly, Adviser
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! April's theme is Being a Good Friend featuring 1st Grade students!
Apollo Afterschool Newsletter 📰
Welcome to our new Site Director, Chrystina Balderas!
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.
Newsletter - Page 1
Newsletter - Page 2
Upcoming Dates 📆
Don't forget - College Wear Wednesdays and Fun Fridays (Husky Spirit Wear) continue!
- 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 (group 1)
- 4/10 - PTA Association Meeting (Elections + Ready, Tech, Go!)
- 4/11 - 8th Grade Field Trip to SoFi Stadium
- 4/12 - Lockdown Drill @ 8:15am (office closed, please do not call office)
- 4/15 - State Testing (SBAC and CAST) begins for Grades 3-8
- 4/18 - Kinder Field Trip to LA Zoo
- 4/19 - 1st Grade Field Trip to Natural History Museum
- 4/19 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Tanaka Farms
- 4/22 to 4/26 - PTA and ASB present Earth Week
- 4/22 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Glendale Community College (group 2)
- 4/23 - Alhambra Board of Education Meeting
- 4/24 - Town Hall with Mayor Thomas Wong, 6-7pm @ Cafetorium
- 4/25 - Safety Committee Meeting on Zoom at 3pm
- 4/26 - Student of the Month at 8am, Cafetorium
- 4/26 - Drama Club presents the Husky Talent Show, 6:30-7:45pm @ Cafetorium
- 5/2 - Spring Instrumental Music Program, 5:30pm @ Cafetorium
- 5/3 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Jurupa Discovery Center
- 5/3 - End of State Testing
- 5/6 to 5/10 - 6th Grade goes to Outdoor Science School in Wrightwood, CA
- 5/6 to 5/10 - PTA presents Staff Appreciation Week
- 5/8 - PTA Association Meeting on Zoom, 6:30pm
- 5/14 - Alhambra Board of Education Meeting
- 5/15 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Griffith Observatory
- 5/15 - BMX Wheels Squared Schoolwide Assemblies
- 5/16 - Minimum Day (T3 Report Card Prep)
- 5/16 - Student of the Month at 8am, Cafetorium
- 5/16 - Safety Committee Meeting on Zoom at 3pm
- 5/21 - 8th Grade Picnic (all day)
- 5/23 - 8th Grade Promotion at 8:30am, Grass Field
- 5/23 - 8th Grade Dinner Dance, 4-8pm, Courtyard Marriott
- 5/24 - Minimum Day, NO ADVENTURES - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Monterey Highlands School
📥 Email: highlands@ausd.us
🌐 Website: www.montereyhighlandselementary.org
📍 Location: 400 Casuda Canyon Drive, Monterey Park, CA, USA
📲 Phone: (626) 570-6220