Hawk Highlights

Friday, January 17, 2025

Upcoming Dates

Monday, January 20- Martin Luther King Day, No School
Friday, January 24-PTA Winter Dance 6:30-8:30 pm, all are invited

Friday, February 14- Parent/Teacher Conference Day, No School
Monday, February 17-President's Day, No School

Mission Moment

Highland had a special visit from the Skokie Police Department's comfort dog Merri

who came with her handler, Officer Stephanie Martinez!

Zaya, grade 2, and Mr. Katz

Dakota, grade 1

Yogev and Yotam, grades 5 and 1

PTA's Winter Wonderland Family Dance

Winter Dance is Jan. 24!

We will have a DJ, dancing, 50/50 raffle and pizza!

Note: Pizza must be pre-ordered this year and will not be available for purchase during the dance. Please pre-order by using the QR code below.

Meal deal is $20 for a whole pizza and 4 juices.

Volunteers Needed for Winter Dance

The PTA needs your help selling concessions, setting up, selling raffle tickets, and cleaning up. Sign up to volunteer for 30 minutes here.

Sign up to volunteer: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0D4FADA929A4F9C16-54454242-winter

Highland Cultural Day

Highland Cultural Day is coming up! It will be on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 2-4pm. In order for it to be a success, we need families to participate and share their culture. Are you willing? It is a very fun, energetic, delicious day! * Music * Food * Dancing * Table Displays * Art * Flags * Fun * More Food!*

Please fill out this short survey. Any questions can be directed to Carrie Rodas at carrierodas31@gmail.com

Announcement from the Village of Skokie Health and Human Services

Dear Skokie School Communities,

We are writing to update you on respiratory viruses currently circulating in Illinois and specifically in Skokie.

In Skokie, we are observing:

• Influenza A: Cases include adult hospitalizations and one pediatric death.

• Pertussis (Whooping Cough): Cases have also been identified.

To protect our community, free flu vaccines are available for all Skokie residents and Skokie school staff residing or working in zip codes 60203, 60076, and 60077.

How to Get Your Free Flu Vaccine:

• Call 847-933-8252 to schedule your appointment.

• Bring proof of residency or Skokie school employment.

Let’s work together to keep our schools and community healthy!

Warm regards,

Village of Skokie Health and Human Services