HES Weekly Update
Weekly Update #15 - Nov 18th - Nov 21st
Highland's Vision - 3rd - 5th Grade Students
Attendance Matters
This Week's Events
Board Game Club
Tuesday and Thursday after school
Board Game Club is going strong! This club is open to 4th - 5th grade students and will meet every Tuesday and Thursday (3:45-5:00).
Board Game Club is a fantastic opportunity for students to engage in fun, strategic games that promote critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Please contact Mr. Wilz for more information (iwilz@garfieldre2.net)
HES PTAC Meeting
Tuesday, Nov. 19th
You’re invited to join our PTAC meeting at 5:00 PM in the library! We’ll be discussing upcoming events, including the Christmas Shop and the Craft Fair. All are welcome—we’d love to hear your ideas!
Thanksgiving Feast
Wednesday, Nov. 20th
Join us for our Highland Thanksgiving Feast!
Prices: Adults $6, Children $3 (children not enrolled at a Garfield RE-2 School)
Payment: Cash or check only.
Please call the office at 970-665-6800 by noon on Tuesday, November 19th, to RSVP. To ensure quicker check-in, we’ll print badges ahead of time for all visitors. If we haven’t scanned your ID this year, bring it to the office before the event to save time.
Choir Practice
Wednesday, Nov. 20th
3:45-4:30 p.m.
Students will meet in the music room after school for fun, music-filled rehearsals.
Please contact Mrs. Smith for more information (tsmith@garfieldre2.net)
Homework Club
Monday- Thursday ~ 7:30-7:50 a.m.
Homework Club is available to every morning in the library, providing students with a quiet space and support to complete their homework before the school day begins. All students are welcomed.
Upcoming Events
No School - Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 25th-Nov. 28th
School will resume on Dec. 2nd.
Student Council Meeting
Tuesday, Dec. 3rd
3rd - 5th Grade Students
3:50-4:30 in the gym
Please contact Holly Bosley for more information - hbosley@garfieldre2.net
Cup Stacking
At HES, we join cup stackers from around the world to attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records for the most people stacking cups in multiple locations. Last year, we had 745, 987. Students can order their sets by following the QR code on the flyer. It is up to you if you want to add this. I will post this on the community page as well.
Highland Highlights
R.A.C.E.S. Assembly - ATTITUDE Winners
Kinder Attitude Winners
Elizabeth Haley
Lucy Cline
Jonathan Gonzalez
1st Grade Attitude Winners
Abygail Donohoe (Absent)
Ivana Esparza
Sofia Lopez
2nd Grade Attitude Winners
Cassius Sena (Absent)
Janelly Domiguez
Leandro Martinez Galicia
3rd Grade Attitude Winners
Maria Infante Lizola
Eden Juan Salido
Mayte Martinez Ruiz
Giovanni Fernandez Castillo
4th Grade Attitude Winners
Aranza Varela Mendez
Alexa Ramirez Cardenas
Brinleigh Bomba
5th Grade Attitude Winners
Emiliano Meza Juarez
Rosa Gallegos Baltazar
Sebastian Carrillo
Choir Performance
Other Important Information
Zonar MyView app
Know your child got on/off the bus safely.
Set up Zonar MyView Ridership
1. Download the Zonar MyView app from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Enter the School Access Code - GAR1984
3. Enter your child's unique student ID - found on their bus pass.
4. Select the notifications method (via the app or via text message.)
Important Times ⏰
First bell rings at 7:55 ~ Tardy Bell rings at 8:00*
Learning begins at 8:00*
Students who arrive after 8:00 must be signed in by a parent or guardian in the front office.
Morning Student Drop Off and Parking Lot Flow
Please do not park in the drop-off zone, as it causes a traffic jam and creates safety concerns for all students. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!
All students should go directly to the playground before school starts, where they can also get breakfast. Please do not send students through the front office unless it’s after 8:00.
All Visitors Are Welcome!
All visitors must have a valid ID and check in at the front office. This includes parents who walk students into the building and want to stay past the 8:00 bell.
Important Documents
Safety Procedures - Please Update PowerSchool
We kindly ask all parents to update their contact information in PowerSchool as soon as possible. This is how we reach families in case of an emergency, so having the most current information is crucial. We still have 48 families who need to update their information. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and connected! Please reach out to Amy Lujan is you need any support - alujan@garfieldre2.net