March 31, 2008
Take Note
From the Desk of Kathryn Woodson Barr: Part of what I love about my job is the variety of each day. Last week, I was particularly struck while being a part of interesting and contrasting gatherings… -
Preschoolers gathered in my office for a story. At 11:30, they were hot, hungry, and wiggly, but I read aloud a funny rhyming book about feelings hoping, but not confident, that I would hold their attention. Indeed they did listen to every word, and when the last page read, “So, how do you feel?” enthusiastic voices began answering me in Chinese!
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The entire eighth grade class along with several other Highlands middle school students gathered at Metropolitan Church of God last Wednesday afternoon to show support for their classmate, Leah Swinford. Leah’s brother, Joel, died in an automobile accident the Friday before Easter. Before and after the funeral, they encircled Leah, hugged her, and instinctively acted out the beauty of friendship, of community. Virtual hugs continue to surround the Swinfords as well, through a Facebook Group in memory of Joel that one of our own eighth graders formed. The last time I checked, the group had over 400 members.
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Mr. Kizer and Mr. Garrett’s fifth graders gathered together to work on a project with middle school students from Connecticut last Friday. No one had to fly, email, or write a letter that morning. The students simply talked in front of a camera. Displayed on the interactive white board were our new “Connecticut Yankee” friends alongside our own Highlands smiles. Back and forth they discussed, brainstormed, and decided on a process for their project. The classroom grew bigger by over a thousand miles that morning.
2008—2009 School Supplies Look for ordering information for 2008-2009 school supplies to come home in backpacks in the next few days. This information and order form is also available on the Highlands website; click on "Parents." Please note all orders, along with a check made payable to "Parents' Auxiliary," are due no later than Friday, April 18. For questions, call Carole Mazer 995-0864.
Parents’ Auxiliary Garage Sale All Items now 50% off See page 3 and 4 for items and payment options.
Spring Fling Reminder Registration and Tee-shirt Order forms have been sent home. Please return them to the office or your child’s teacher by the due dates.
The adults around Highlands School talk a lot about “community,” but the children are leading us as we refine and redefine what community is all about. Thank you for the children…
Kathryn Woodson Barr
Calendar Highlights Fri. April
4
Monday Thursday Friday
7 10 11
Friday
18
Monday Friday Monday
21 25 28
Preschool to Children’s Theatre –9:30 a.m. 5th grade to SEC (Southern Environmental Center) Book Fair Permission to Purchase Slips due Highlands’ School Book Fair Grandparents/Special Friends Day 3rd Interim Ends Kindergarten play - parents 8:15 a.m. - students 10:00 a.m. Weather Make-Up Day Middle School Dance ERB Testing Begins-Don’t forget to eat breakfast!
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Third Graders Visit Ancient Egypt The third graders have been busy learning about ancient Egypt. We had our Egyptian food fair this week. We had flat bread, dates, figs, hummus, honey, and Tiger nut balls. We learned that the Egyptian often ate foods that could be found in the Nile River. The third graders will begin studying ancient China next. Pictured : Mary Frances Lembke Your Help is Requested Maxime Thompson, Kindergarten, has been selected as one of the top 10 finalists in the Hot Wheels Top Trick Video Challenge. He needs your votes! Go to http://www.hotwheels.com/coolstuff/ tricktracks_videochallenge.aspx to vote for his video each day between now and April 7. Maxime’s video is the first one in the second row. If he receives the most votes, he will receive $10,000 and will get his name on a Hot Wheels car! Good luck, Maxime!
Fourth Grade Hosts Annual World’s Fair After an excitement-filled week packed with creative energy, the fourth grade is ready for the Worlds’ Fair, and we’re looking forward to your visit. Fourth graders were asked to create a world in any place, in any time. For this world, they… • developed a history • wrote a story about how it was created or discovered • drew a map • formed a fossil • composed a national anthem for the recorder • invented a language • built a home (complete with a diagram of the area measurements) • created the food • invented a game. Many of the students went beyond these requirements, creating flags, menus, currency, constitutions, and newspapers.
Short Notes Congratulations to Jane and Tom Jenkins on the arrival of their granddaughter, Hollis Kimble Thompson. Hollis was born at 1:29 PM March 25th at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. She weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz, and was 20 inches long.
Highlands School Space Day Competition Please join Mr. Kizer in congratulating our participants in the 2008 Highlands School Space Day competition. This year Mr. Kizer developed our own local competition since the Space Day Foundation did not sponsor a nation-wide event. The winning team will enjoy a trip to the Huntsville Space and Rocket Center on Monday, May 5, 2008. First place team: Red Giants Andrew Bruno Eli Cohen Ben Goodman Colby Holman Wesley Madden Chris Morris Patrick O’Neal Jack Ullrich
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PARENTS’ AUXILIARY GARAGE SALE
Everything must go! 100% of the profit from this sale will benefit the Highlands School Parents’ Auxiliary The following items are all priced at $5 each. All items have the Highlands logo on them Item Blue Highlands Rain ponchos Long sleeve tee-shirts - white with blue logo child White sweatshirts with blue logo child White sweatpants with blue logo child adult White short sleeve tee-shirt child
Size One Size fits Most
QTY Available 1
large 14/16
1
large 14/16
1
small large
1 1
medium 10/12
1
The following items are all $8 each There is only one of each item Item Pigment-Dyed Tee-Shirt Highlands Crest Logo Travel Mug with Logo Highlands Name and Crest Logo 100% Cotton Long-Sleeve Tee Highlands Name and Crest Logo Stretch Fleece Beanie Highlands Crest
Size Youth Medium
Color Medium Blue
N/A
Silver
Medium
White
One Size Fits Most
Royal
All items are being sold on a first come, first bought basis. Items will not be held or reserved. To buy your item(s) please contact Heather Brock at hbrock132@charter.net or via telephone at 871-8215. Only checks and cash will be accepted. Please make all checks payable to Highlands School. 100% of the profit from this sale will benefit the Highlands School Parents’ Auxiliary.
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PARENTS’ AUXILIARY GARAGE SALE Page 2 The following items are all $8 each There is only one of each item Item Andi Shortall and Romper Highlands Name and Crest Logo Port Authority Ladies Sleeveless Sephyr Sport Shirt Highlands Name and Crest Logo
Size 24 months
Color White
Medium
White
The following items are all $10 each There is only one of each item Item Port & Company Sweatpant Highlands Crest
Size Youth Large
Color Heather
The following items are all $15 each There is only one of each item Item Stadium Seat Highlands Name and Crest Logo Nylong ¼ Zip Pullover Anorak Highlands Name and Crest Logo Pique Knit Sport Shirt with Contrast Shoulder Panel Highlands Alumni Logo Port & Company Basic Duffle Bag Highlands Name and Crest Logo
Size N/A
Color Royal
Youth Medium
Royal
Extra Large
Royal/White
Large
Royal
All items are being sold on a first come, first bought basis. Items will not be held or reserved. To buy your item(s) please contact Heather Brock at hbrock132@charter.net or via telephone at 871-8215. Only checks and cash will be accepted. Please make all checks payable to Highlands School. 100% of the profit from this sale will benefit the Highlands School Parents’ Auxiliary.