Hawk Highlights
Friday, January 12, 2024
UPCOMING DATES
January 15 - NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 17 - Highland Winter Band Concert, OOJH B-Gym 7:00 p.m.
January 18 - Board of Education Meeting, 9440 Kenton 7:00 p.m., all are invited to attend (see Board Meetings on how to attend online)
January 19 - Highland PTA's Winter Wonderland Family Dance, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
January 22-25 Start of Skokie Park District’s Winter Session of After-School Clubs
January 30 - Highland PTA Meeting, all are invited 6:30-7:30 p.m.
February 1 - Highland’s Parent Child Book Chat, Highland Library 6:30-7:30 p.m.
February 2 - Highland PTA’s Bingo Night, Multipurpose Room 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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SAFETY FIRST!
Highland's front drive/parking lot is ONE WAY traffic, from north to south. This is clearly identified by the direction of the angled parking spaces, and the NO ENTRY sign at the south end of the parking lot. However, we consistently see parents driving the wrong way through the drive, especially for drop-off or pick-up from SPACE or when arriving late to school. Driving in the wrong direction creates a hazard for all of us who are expecting one way traffic. Please do your part and obey the traffic flow of north to south only. The savings of the minute it takes to go around will not be worth it when someone gets injured.
WINTER AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS
Skokie Park District sent a confirmation email to parents of students who are enrolled in a Winter After-School Club. Listed below are the start dates:
Monday, January 22nd - Connelly’s Academy Martial Arts
Tuesday, January 23rd - Hip Hop & Adventures in STEAM
Wednesday, January 24th - Cheer & Chess Scholars
Thursday, January 25th - Yoga & Smart Start Art
Skokie Park District will email parents the third week of January if their student is enrolled in a Spring After-School Club.
After-School Clubs are held at Highland Elementary School but are organized and staffed by the Skokie Park District. If you have questions or changes, please contact the Skokie Park District.
HIGHLAND PTA’S WINTER WONDERLAND DANCE
Highland’s Winter Wonderland Family Dance will be on January 19th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event is FREE!
Families who want to preorder a Pizza Meal Deal (one pizza and 4 juice boxes with an option to add another pizza) deadline is today! CLICK HERE TO PREORDER A PIZZA MEAL DEAL
The Highland PTA will also be selling Highland Spirit Wear, 50/50 Raffle tickets and Nothing Bundt Cakes.
If you are interested in volunteering for a 30-minute shift PLEASE SIGN-UP HERE.
SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY’S WINTER READING BINGO
The Skokie Public Library will be closed on Friday, January 12, 2024.
HIGHLAND’S PARENT CHILD BOOK CHAT
Highland Library 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 1st and April 4th
Families of 3rd-5th grade students are invited to join Highland Elementary School’s Parent Child Book Chat. Each family that signs up will receive a copy of the book, and the student and adult family member are to read the book on their own at home. Then on Book Chat night we will discuss the book and eat snacks.
February 1st - Ahmed Aziz’s Epic Year, by Nina Hamza
April 4th - Maya and the Robot, by Eve L. Ewing
Please R.S.V.P. to Lisa Talbert at ltalbert@skokie68.org or fill out this form. We hope you join us!
FREE DENTAL CLINIC - MILES OF SMILES
On February 23rd Miles of Smiles is coming to Highland Elementary School. Miles of Smiles, Ltd. is a team of dental professionals that visit schools to provide free dental services to students. The services they provide include dental exam, cleaning, fluoride treatment, and dental sealants (if needed).
If you have questions about the Miles of Smiles, please contact Ms. Vakharia at svakharia@skokie68.org or 847-676-5004.
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