
Husky Nation Highlights
Community Newsletter - April 14, 2024

Science Field Day on 4/13 @ MKHS ๐งช
On Saturday, April 13 2024, the following students competed in various events at the Mark Keppel High School Science Field Day event. Events included Scavenger Hunt, Crazy Circuits, Egg Drop, Crimebusters and many more. Congratulations to all of our 7th Grade students who competed this weekend! Thank you to Ms. Cheng who coached and prepped the students for this event!
- Mica Ng - Cheng HR
- Tristyn Wong - Cheng HR
- Emilio Salgado - Kaur HR
- Franklin Lee - Kim HR
- Lucas Qiu - Kim HR
- Aidan Cheng - Vi HR
- Hadrian Shum - Vi HR
Special shout-out goes to the following students who earned medals at Science Field Day:
- Emilio Salgado for earning 2nd Place in the Crazy Circuits competition
- Franklin Lee, Emilio Salgado and Hadrian Shum for earning 1st Place in the Scientific Scavenger Hunt competition
We hope to expand our teams at both Math and Science Field Days next year!
Parents interested in supporting the Highlands Math & Science Teams should reach out to Mr. B
(Math and Science Teams are open to students starting in 4th Grade)
Traffic Safety ๐ฆบ
Monterey Highlands is a community of care! We LEAD with kindness and respect. Please drive safely as you dropoff or pickup your child. Please follow traffic rules. This makes school safe for everyone!
- DO NOT PARK in front of the school at dropoff. This blocks handicap parking and this area is reserved for the school bus in the mornings.
- Please use the Valet/Bus Circle if you plan to dropoff your child at Gate 1 or park downhill and walk them into school.
- Please drive downhill on Pat Carroll slowly and carefully. Be mindful of the crosswalk near the Pavilion. Please SLOW DOWN in this area!
- DO NOT PARK in the red. This is a fire lane and first responders (and school buses) may not fit in this area if vehicles are parked. The school is not responsible for any damages that may result.
- Monterey Highlands is not responsible if community members are cited for traffic rule violations.
We teach our students: "if you see something, say something". Please report unsafe traffic behavior to the school and Monterey Park PD:
- School Office - 626.570.6220
- MPPD (non emergency) - 626.573.1311
- MPPD Traffic Bureau - 626.307.1240
HSC Service - Barrio Block Party on 4/13 @ SGHS ๐
This past weekend, several Highlands Service Club (HSC) students volunteered at the Barrio Block Party presented by San Gabriel High School Theatre Company! This community event kicked off the debut of the SGHS Spring Play "In the Heights". Our HSC students had a chance to tour the set, work the soundboard and help set up this exciting community event! Thank you to Ms. Cheng for supervising the students at this awesome service!
State Testing Begins for Grades 3-8 on 4/15 ๐
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 ๐ผ
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
MPK: Park System Master Plan ๐
This survey is open to Monterey Park residents. Share your opinions with the City on playgrounds, recreation programs and much more! Click the graphic for more information or start a survey today!
- Survey in English
- Survey in Chinese (ไธญๅฝไบบ)
- Survey in Spanish (Espaรฑol)
๐ PTA CORNER ๐
Get Ready to Greenify! ๐๐ฟ โ 4/16 & 4/17
For Earth Week, our PTA is gearing up for some eco-friendly action to make our campus a greener, more vibrant place! As part of our Earth Week festivities, every student will receive a mini-plant kit that includes a compostable pot, organic coco coir pellet, and seeds.
In addition, our students will be leading the charge to beautify and greenify our campus by planting plants and seeds at various locations throughout the school. But we need your help to make it happen! Before our students can get their hands dirty planting and seeding, we need CLEARED volunteers to assist with preparing certain sites on campus. Tasks may include weeding, raking, soil leveling, and debris removal. Don't worry, gloves and tools will be provided!
Join us on April 16 and 17 to lend a hand in getting our campus ready for this green transformation. Together, we can make a difference! Sign up here!
Date: April 16-17
Time: 9:00AM - 1:00 PM
Let's sow the seeds of change and watch our campus blossom!
MHE PTA Scholarship! โ 4/17 ๐ฐ
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! Hereโs 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!
Shaving Cream High Five with Mr. B! โ 4/24 โ
We are excited to announce our new date for the Shaving Cream High Five event! Calling all CLEARED parents and volunteers! Our school has hit our Husky Fun Run fundraising goal, and it's time to celebrate in the most fun way possible! We need volunteers for an epic PTA event where our amazing Principal Mr. B and school staff, will receive a shaving cream high five from some of our enthusiastic students!
We're looking for volunteers to assist with setup, coordination, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Date: April 24
Time: 11-1:30
Location: Lower Blacktop
Interested in lending a hand? Sign up here! Thank you!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week ๐ โ 5/6 to 5/10
We're gearing up for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week and we need YOUR help to make it unforgettable!
If you're passionate about supporting our educators and want to get involved in planning some special surprises, weโd love to have you on board! Whether you have ideas for activities, decorations, or just want to lend a helping hand, your contribution is invaluable.
Click here to let us know you're in! Together, let's make this a very special week our teachers and staff!
Career Day 2024 โ 5/14 ๐ผ
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 youโre 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 ๐ค
We are grateful for our volunteers. Here are some of our volunteer needs at this time:
Ongoing:
๐ ASB ANNOUNCEMENTS ๐ข
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!
Adventures Art Walk ๐จ
From Ms. Iliana: Calling all Adventures parents!
Join us for the first-ever Adventures Art Walk in the School Cafetorium on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 3:30-5pm.
Entry to the event is at Gate 1.
We can't wait to showcase our students' work with you!
Apollo Afterschool Newsletter ๐ฐ
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 ๐
Don't forget - College Wear Wednesdays and Fun Fridays (Husky Spirit Wear) continue!
- 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 - Shaving Cream High Five w/Mr. B @ Lower Blacktop
- 4/24 - STEAM Night @ Marguerita, 5-7pm (8th Grade will be selling concessions!)
- 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
- 5/1 - Adventures Art Walk, 3:30-5pm @ 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
- 5/20 - Husky Appreciation Day (featuring Nomad Ice Pops)
- 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
๐ฅ Email: highlands@ausd.us
๐ Website: www.montereyhighlandselementary.org
๐ Location: 400 Casuda Canyon Drive, Monterey Park, CA, USA
๐ฒ Phone: (626) 570-6220