Whale Watch

Upcoming Dates to Note:

• Wednesday, 9/11: First H&S/SFCP Meeting at 7:00PM
• Friday, 9/13: Highlands 2nd Annual Golf Outing at Tamarack Golf Club
• Thursday, 9/19: PTC Scheduling Window Opens at 12:00AM
• Wednesday, 9/25: Picture Retake Day

Each year at Highlands, each classroom has three parties where we ask for parent volunteers. There will be a Fall Party on October 31, 2024, a Winter Party on December 20, 2024 and a Friendship/Valentine’s Day Party on February 14, 2025. For grades one through four, three parents will be allowed to attend and plan each party. For the kindergarten and fifth grade classrooms, four volunteers will be allowed per classroom party. The fifth grade parties will be combined parties for all fifth grade classrooms in the gym.

PLEASE NOTE: Each family (not each parent) may sign up for one party per classroom/child. If you have multiple children at Highlands, each family may sign up for one party per classroom/child. In order to allow for as many Highlands families to sign up as possible, we will remove any extra sign-ups beyond this one allowed shift.

The SignUpGenius link for these parties will go live Thursday, September 12 at 8pm. Head Room Parents were allowed to sign up early. You will not receive a new email that evening, so please save this link. The sign-up link can be found here.

More information about this party planning role can be found in the Room Parent Guide. All parent volunteers will be hearing from their Head Room Parent shortly after the sign-up closes to begin planning for the Fall party.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Shannon Irwin (shannonirwin@gmail.com) or Hillary Mohindra (hillary.mohindra@gmail.com).

There are still a couple of available shifts to help in the LC this year. The sign-up link can be found here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4EAFAC2BA1F49-51040554-highlands

PLEASE NOTE: EACH FAMILY (NOT EACH PARENT) MAY ONLY SIGN UP FOR ONE TIME SLOT AT THIS TIME. This is to ensure that as many Highlands families may volunteer as possible. If there are still open time slots after the first volunteer window closes, we will re-open the sign-up and allow parents to volunteer for additional time slots.

The LC Volunteer Orientation will be held on Thursday, September 12 from 8:30-9:00AM in the LC. Please plan on attending this so that you will know the expectations of volunteering in the LC.

Interested in helping in the LC but can’t commit to two weeks a month? Sign up to be a substitute volunteer! This is a great option for parents who can’t commit to a regular LC volunteer position or were not able to sign-up for the time slot they preferred. Due to the nature of the substitute position, you are usually asked a few days before, or the day of a shift if you can be a sub. LC subs are extremely important, so we appreciate your commitment!

The link for the substitute list can be found here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4EAFAC2BA1F49-51041351-lcvolunteer

PLEASE NOTE: Permanent LC volunteers are NOT automatically placed on the LC Sub list. You must also sign up for this role separately. Thank you!

Questions? Please email Shannon Irwin, LC Volunteer Coordinator, at shannonirwin@gmail.com.

DirectorySpot is our online directory and contains student and parent names, home addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, grade levels, and teachers. The directory is refreshed with household information from Infinite Campus each school year.

How to Access DirectorySpot

New Users (New to Highlands)

If you’re a new user, an automated email with the subject of DirectorySpot Account was sent out in the last 24 hours. The email includes:

• Link to set your password (link expires in 7 days)
• Smartphone users – links to download the app from the App Store and Google Play
• Tablet, Mac, or PC Users: Click on https://www.directoryspot.net/schools/847ec1ac/
• Enter your email address as your username and your new password, and click on Login
• If you forgot your new password, click on Reset Password

Note: If you didn’t receive the automated email, check your Spam folder; otherwise, go to the

DirectorySpot App or https://www.directoryspot.net/schools/847ec1ac/, and enter your email address as your username. Click on Reset Password and get a new link emailed to you to set up your password.

Existing Users (Returning to Highlands)

Log in with your email address as your username and existing password to see the new information for the year.

Note: If you updated your email address in Infinite Campus and it’s different from the one you used last year to access DirectorySpot, then you were set up as a New User with your new email address. Follow the steps for New Users.

Common Login Issues

Issue: I had access to DirectorySpot last year and did not update my email address in Infinite campus. Why can’t I log in?
Resolution: The “private” option for email address was likely selected in Infinite Campus. If this occurred, your email address was not provided to set up your user access to the directory for this year.
Email highlandsdirectoryspot@gmail.com to request assistance.

Issue: During the District 203 online student registration process, I selected “No” to deny permission for my child’s information to be included in the school directory. Why can’t I log in to the directory?
Resolution: If you choose this option, no student/family information, including your email address, was provided to set up your user access to the directory for this year. Please email highlandsdirectoryspot@gmail.com to request an account to view information.

If you have DirectorySpot access issues or questions, please email Jackie Yu at highlandsdirectoryspot@gmail.com. Thanks!

PDFs with additional DirectorySpot Information are attached below for your reference.

The Highlands Spiritwear online store is open and ready to shop! The store has a great selection of apparel this year including 5th Grade T-Shirts (includes names of all current 5th Grade students), Kindergarten T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, T-Shirts and more.

You can shop at https://debsembroidery.chipply.com/napervillehighlands

• If available, please reference the size chart for each item as sizing may vary across different brands.
• 5th Grade T-Shirts are typically worn for Outdoor Education and other school events. They make great keepsakes to commemorate a student’s time at Highlands.
• If you require financial assistance with purchasing a 5th Grade T-Shirt, please contact Jessica Connors: jconnors@naperville203.org

Important Deadline

• Order deadline for delivery in mid-October is Friday, September 27, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Linda Mui at spiritwearhighlands@gmail.com

It’s never too early to purchase a Yearbook! Books are 10% off through 10/31. See flyer below for additional details.

Using the link below, register with TreeRing, and purchase your book now!

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1016869252414274

The Yearbook Committee would LOVE all of your Back to School photos!

Please create a TreeRing account (if you don’t already have one), and upload your First Day of School & photos to the following link: https://web.treering.com/school/248560/2024/school-content/school-photos/364985325

The Art Awareness overview (training) will be held on Tuesday, September 17th at 8:30 in the teacher’s lounge. Please join us if you are new to Art Awareness or would like a brief overview.

If you have not already signed up to present in your child’s classroom, please use this link below. We are in need of several volunteers!!! This is an easy & fun way to participate in your child’s class!

Tips for Toggling between Committees in Sign Up Genius

Mobile Access: Each of the 8 committees can be viewed at the top of the page by a drop down menu and select "Go"

Desktop Access: Each of the 8 committees has a tab at the top of the page you can select.

www.signupgenius.com/tabs/83C74DC05A5CBEFCF9-202420251

Show your appreciation for the Highlands staff with delicious treats! Treat Tuesday occurs once per month and is greatly appreciated by our hardworking Highlands staff members. Please sign up for which date(s) you would like to bring in treats this year with the link below, and you will receive an email with more information about a week before your date. Thanks so much!

Treat Tuesday Volunteer Signup Link

If you have any questions, please contact Jenna Sacher at Lammja@gmail.com

Cub Scouts Pack 66 would like to welcome you to join Scouting. Our pack consists of K-5th youth from Highlands Elementary School.

Join us for our Pack Fun Night

Thursday September 19th 6:30 pm at Highlands Elementary Gym

For more information please contact

Amy Long at highlandscubscoutspack66@gmail.com or 630-742-9605

The 2nd annual Highlands Golf Outing is ONLY 1 WEEK AWAY! Come join us next Friday (9/13) for what will be the highlight of the season! And if you aren't a golfer, don't worry, we have a great post golf reception in the clubhouse that will include food, drinks, plenty of dancing (hopefully), a silent auction, and the awards ceremony.

• Golfer registration: https://form.jotform.com/241233689853162

• Post Golf Reception Registration: https://form.jotform.com/242139289833162

• Family hole sponsor registration: https://form.jotform.com/241233582761152
• Business hole sponsorship: https://form.jotform.com/242137918705157
• Pro Player Plus Program link: https://form.jotform.com/242395817457165

⛳️Details for the outing:⛳️

• Date: Friday, September 13th, 2024
• Time: 1:00 PM Shotgun Start
• Format: Scramble
• Location: Tamarack Golf Club
• Address: 24032 Royal Worlington Dr, Naperville, IL 60564
• Cost: $175.00 per golfer
  

The features include:

• 18 hole golf outing in scramble format
• Fun and games on the course
• Several lost balls
• Post golf reception (food and drinks)
• Opportunity to bid on some amazing silent auction prizes
• Award ceremony for the lowest scoring team

Each player registration fee includes:

• Green fee for 18 holes
• Cart during golf
• Ridicule of your swing from your other foursome players
• Entry to the post round reception at Tamarack
• An opportunity to get your name on the Highland's Victory Trophy

**The golf event will be ADULTS ONLY
**We will limit the number of golfers to 144.

Golfer registration: https://form.jotform.com/241233689853162

If you are NOT interested or able to join us for the golf outing, there will be a post round reception in the clubhouse starting about 6pm and going until the clubhouse shuts us down!

Highlights of the Post Round Golf Reception:

• Entry to the post round reception in the ballroom at Tamarack
• Reception (and golf) will be ADULTS ONLY
• Food, drinks, and DANCING!
• An opportunity to bid on some amazing silent auction prizes.
• Award ceremony for the lowest scoring team - Each member of the foursome will have their names etched into a trophy that will reside at Highlands
• Special guest appearances!
• ...and more!

Post Golf Reception Registration: https://form.jotform.com/242139289833162

Family Hole Sponsorship:

Show your support for Highlands by sponsoring a hole and get your family's name on a yard sign at one of the holes!

Family hole sponsor registration: https://form.jotform.com/241233582761152

Business Hole Sponsorship:

This is your opportunity to have your business or company show its support for our school and kiddos while providing some great advertising in a target rich environment. We will have your company's logo and details posted at one of the holes, allow you to hand out products with company logos, allow you and/or your team to meet with the golfers around the course, along with plenty of recognition throughout the day (THANK YOU TO ALL OF THOSE SPONSORS WHO HAVE ALREADY SIGNED UP!).

Business hole sponsorship: https://form.jotform.com/242137918705157

🏌️Pro Player Plus Program🏌️

Give your game a boost with the 'Pro Player Plus Package'. This package will be available at check-in as well but in order to help streamline your experience, we are now allowing players to purchase these 'bonuses' now.

Improve your score with a few course advantages:

• 1 Mulligan
• 2 feet of rope
• Shoot your tee shot out of a long-range cannon on one of the holes
• Drink ticket
• The package is limited to 1 per golfer in each foursome.

*If all the golfers in your foursome purchase this package, your foursome will receive an additional 2 feet of rope.

Pro Player Plus Program link: https://form.jotform.com/242395817457165

For any questions, please contact us at: highlandsgolfouting@gmail.com

Website: https://www.naperville203.org/Domain/11
Location: 525 South Brainard Street, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: 630-420-6335
Twitter: @Highlands203