
Husky Nation Highlights
Community Newsletter - October 15, 2023

At Highlands, Husky students demonstrate positive behaviors and earn Husky Bucks. Husky Bucks can be used to shop for items from our Husky Carts (weekly) or enter a raffle for cool prizes (monthly).
Visit our PBIS Amazon Wishlist at Monterey Highlands to see what items are needed! Your donations ship directly to the school. Thank you for supporting PBIS!
Halloween Guidance π»
These guidelines apply specifically to Friday, October 27 ONLY:
- Due to ongoing construction, there will be no Halloween Parade this year. We look forward to bringing the parade back next year after construction has ended.
- Students may wear their costumes throughout the school day on 10.27.23 but should be mindful of recess and PE.
- Halloween Costumes must comply with the AUSD Dress Code.
- Costumes may NOT include weapons, replica weapons or toy weapons of any kind.
- Students may NOT wear a face covering during the school day to ensure their safety.
- Students in grades TK-8 must be able to change into and out of a costume without assistance from an adult.
NOTE: If you would like to donate goodie bags to your child's class, please consider non-food items such as arts/craft items or other toys. Any goodie bags for the class may NOT include food items including candy.
Lightspeed Internet Monitoring π
The Lightspeed Parent Portal is available for guardians. This tool allows guardians to monitor their child's most recent web browsing activities. Guardians will be able to opt into receiving weekly reports of their studentβs internet usage and analytics. They will also have the ability to create a Lightspeed Parent Portal account, which will allow them to view their childβs browsing history for the last 7 days.
Step 1: Opt in to receive the usage reports (Click here for Instructions - English/Spanish/Chinese)
Step 2: Review the Lightspeed Parent Portal Guide (Click here for the guide - English/Spanish/Chinese)
Chromebook Replacement Cost π»
District technology devices are assigned to each student within Powerschool. All lost or damaged devices are the student's responsibility and are to be paid for at the time of loss or damage. Failure to pay for lost or damaged devices may result in withholding school privileges and report cards.
(BP 3515.4, BP 5131.5, EC 48904).
Replacement Steps
- Any chromebook that is lost, damaged or stolen will be replaced at a cost of $350.00 to be paid at the District Office (Accounting Department) to Mr. David Lazarus after setting an appointment with him. He may be reached at 626-943-6528.
- After the payment is made, the receipt needs to be presented at Monterey Highlands School Office in order to issue the new device. Please set an appointment with the office to guarantee device readiness.
- Student will be issued a new or gently used device by the school office that they may take home.
AUSD is committed to providing our children the best educational experience, and we appreciate your support in emphasizing to our Huskies the importance of being responsible when using school devices/property.
βοΈ PTA CORNER π
Spooky Bash 10/27 at 4-8PM π
Spooky Bash is two weeks away! 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades are all participating in fundraising activities this year. Please be sure to check in with parent-leads or teachers to see how you can help. Join us on October 27 for a Spooky good time!
More information is available in our FAQ, and check out our menu for a preview of offerings. Admission is free, but to enjoy the games, food, merchandise, and certain activities, tickets must be purchased (CASH ONLY - $1 per ticket).
This event is entirely run by volunteers and donations β we need your help to continue to make it a success! Volunteers are needed to help decorate the maze, event setup, cleanup, and run game booths. Please note that volunteer clearance is NOT A REQUIREMENT ONLY for the day of the event from 8 AM to 10 PM. Click here to volunteer.
You can also help by donating candy. Nut free treats and alternative goodies will be happily accepted starting Wednesday, October 18th. A donation box will be placed outside the front office with a sign.
DΓa de los Muertos 11/3 π
PTA is celebrating DΓa de los Muertos! DΓa de Los Muertos is a holiday for some, where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion and celebration.
We will host an altar to honor the lives of those who have passed. You are invited to send a picture of a loved one to the Front office to be displayed on the altar. You may also email programs@mhpta.net a digital picture.
Please note, that by participating you authorize and consent to the display of submitted photos at the altar, school website, and PTA social media.
We are also looking for volunteers to assist with operating craft stations and assisting with Altar setup. If interested, please click here to volunteer
Red Ribbon Week 10/23-10/27 π
Explore the arts and express yourself! This yearβs Red Ribbon Week theme is βBe Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free."
Get creative and submit to one of the many categories: Poetry/Photography/Artwork/Videography/Dance.
We will select a winner from the following grade spans. TK - 1st, 2nd - 3rd, 4th - 5th, & 6th - 8th grade.
Video submissions must be 30 seconds or less & be less than 1 GB in file. Any video submissions that following those guidelines will be automatically disqualified from judgement.
Submission Deadline: Friday October 20th, 2023 at 11:59PM.
Submit your entries here.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities π€
We are grateful for our volunteers. Here are some of our volunteer needs at this time:
Ongoing:
- Spooky Bash Volunteers (PTA)
- Red Ribbon Week (PTA)
- Dia de los Muertos Volunteers (PTA)
10/18 - 10/20:
- Red Ribbon Week Banner (ASB/PTA)
π ASB ANNOUNCEMENTS π’
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:
- Parents or teachers interested in creating a fundraiser can complete this Google Form Link. Approved fundraisers are listed on this Fundraising Calendar.
- Students are invited to submit artwork or videos showcasing a talent, hobby or interest. Student may use this link to upload an entry: http://bit.ly/Husky-Spotlight
- The ASB Cabinet produces our monthly Wonderful Wednesday assembly. October's theme is Embracing Honesty featuring 4th Grade! Check it out below!
Upcoming Spirit Week! π₯³
In celebration of our upcoming Red Ribbon Week (10/23-10/27), ASB has the following Spirit Days planned.
Monday 10/23: Team Up Against Drugs (Wear your favorite sports team gear)
Tuesday 10/24: Partner Up Against Drugs ("Twin Day" Match outfits with your friends!)
Wednesday 10/25: Pledge Against Drugs (Wear Red!)
Thursday 10/26: Chase Your Dreams, Not Drugs (Dress as your future career day)
Friday 10/27: Scare Away Drugs (Wear a costume to scare away drugs)
All outfits worn must still adhere to AUSD safety and dress code. Masks are not allowed to be worn for Friday's spirit day.
Upcoming Fundraisers π°
Benefitting the 8th Grade Class of 2024 Promotion Activities π
- The Habit in Alhambra (Garfield/Main), Wed 10/18, 4-10pm
(in-person, print out or present flyer on your phone)
Benefitting the 6th Grade Class Outdoor Science School π¬
- See's Candy Fundraiser - Monday, October 16th through Friday, October 27th.
Cash and checks accepted, checks should be made out to Monterey Highlands ASB.
Upcoming Dates π
- 10/18 - 8th Grade Fundraiser @ The Habit (Garfield/Main)
- 10/20 - Student of the Month (Cafetorium) @ 8:00am
- 10/21 - Anticipated power shut off for solar array linkage to power grid
- 10/24 - Board of Education Meeting
- 10/24 - Monterey Park Town Hall (Cafetorium) @ 6pm
- 10/26 - Safety Committee Meeting (Zoom) at 3pm
- 10/23 to 10/27 - Red Ribbon Week: Be Kind to Your Mind!
- 10/27 - End of Trimester 1
- 10/27 - Spooky Bash! π»
- 10/30 and 10/31 - Pupil Free Days
- 10/31 - AUSD Food and Wellness Fair (call School Office to RSVP)
- 11/3 - PTA presents DΓa de los Muertos
- 11/9 - PTA Honors Veterans
- 11/9 - PTA Reflections Awards Ceremony
Monterey Highlands School
π₯ Email: highlands@ausd.us
π Website: www.montereyhighlandselementary.org
π Location: 400 Casuda Canyon Drive, Monterey Park, CA, USA
π² Phone: (626) 570-6220