April 20, 2009
Take Note
Parents’ Auxiliary needs you for next year! We especially need two Chairs for Spring Fling for next year and a few chair-elect positions. If you are interested in chairing or co-chairing a committee (found in your handbook on pages 4144), please contact Jenny Walker (click on her name to email her or call her at 879-8727). Thank you! Have you ordered your Barons Tickets yet? Today (Monday, April 20) is the last day to place your order. All tickets are $5 a person. Highlands Night at the Barons is this Friday, April 24th. Game time is 7:05 p.m.
Dear Parents, Last Friday I had the “day off” while James and William Dixon took charge as the “Heads for the Day.” They started the day with a canned food drive at carpool collecting 259 cans for Grace Food Pantry in Woodlawn. Thank you all for helping others during this fun day. The teachers were thrilled to have been given two jeans days last week as well as the opportunity to answer trivia questions with James on Friday for prizes. Students arrived in costumes on Friday and paraded across the stage during Community Meeting for a grade level costume contest. Congratulations to the preschool students for winning! The boys visited each classroom and enjoyed telling the teachers, “You have worked so hard this week. Why don’t you take tomorrow off?” They treated their own grades – kindergarten and second grade – to a pizza picnic on the quad. At the end of the day, all the students gathered on the quad for a friendly tug-of-war competition. I wish I had the power to place the giggles, energy, sunshine, smiles, and cheering in Mason jars for you to enjoy. You would take it out on those mornings when the left shoe is missing or when the milk spills, and you would smile knowing that once the left shoe is found, and the milk is wiped, your children will be in for another fabulous day. Enjoy the week!
Kathryn Woodson Barr
Calendar Highlights Mon
April 20 Barons Ticket Orders are due 20 - 24 ERB’s 24 Preschool Play for Parents at 8:15 a.m. Spencer Center Preschool Play for Students at 10:00 a.m. Spencer Center Highlands School Third Annual Night at the Baron’s Game 26 Middle School Spring Trip Students Leave at 1:00 p.m. Spring Fling 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Soccer Field Thurs. 30 Prospective Parent Open House 9:00 a.m. Learning Center Contact Judy McDonald for more information Fri. May 1 Middle School Spring Trip Students Return Tues. 5 Middle School Recitals during Middle School Community Meeting Parents’ Auxiliary Meeting 6:30 p.m. Learning Center Thurs. 7 Fourth and Fifth Grade to American Village Family Center Pastries with Parents 8:15 a.m.
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ERB Testing Reminders Students will take ERB tests during the week of April 20. Students in grades 3-5 will test Monday, April 20 through Thursday, April 23. Students in grades 6-8 take tests on Tuesday -Thursday only. Any students needing to take make-up tests will do so on Friday, April 24. See the tips below for information on how you can help students perform at their best. • • • • • •
Get a good night’s rest. Eat a nutritious breakfast. Arrive at school on time. Students must wait in the office if they arrive after testing has begun. Avoid absences unless you are sick. Bring two #2 pencils.
Teachers are also advising students on how to achieve their best results. If you have any questions, contact your child’s teacher or Shelby Hammer.
Time to Register for a Summer at Highlands! Highlands School’s Higher Degree of Learning does not end when the school year is over. A Summer at Highlands offers sixtyseven unique opportunities tailored to your child’s age group with talented teachers and quality resources you expect from Highlands School. We also offer Morning and Afternoon Care for children who are attending camps. Register now - before the camps fill up! Click here to be directed to the Highlands School 2009 EDP Summer Catalog Brochure. Or contact Gabe McCool, Highlands Summer Camp Director, for more information.
Short Notes Middle School Trip Reminders -The students and teachers will leave for the Middle School Trip at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 26 from the Spencer Center Parking Lot. -The students and teachers will return at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1. -Notarized health forms are due on Friday, April 17.
Barons’ Night Info Due to unforeseen scheduling issues Highlands students will not be singing the National Anthem prior to the April 24 game. We apologize for this change in plans and appreciate your understanding regarding the change. Look for the Highlands banner to see where we will be sitting on Friday night. And wear your Highlands School spirit wear to help promote our school!
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Elizabeth Anne Brown Wins District Essay Contest The Optimist Club awarded Elizabeth Anne Brown 1st place for the District Essay Competition which included entries from three states: Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana! She received a $650 college scholarship. The District Competition was the next level of competition after winning the Club Competition. She will be honored in Mobile on May 2nd at the Optimist District Meeting. The next level is International Competition which includes entries from the United States and Canada; the winner will receive a $6,000 college scholarship. Elizabeth Anne, we are proud of you!
William and James Dixon - Heads for a Day Friday, April 17, 2009
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JOIN IN THE FUN
Highlands School Family Night With the Birmingham Barons Catch Great Baseball Action! Friday, April 24, 2009 Gates open @ 5:50 p.m. Game begins @ 7:05 p.m. The Birmingham Barons have reserved a block of tickets for our students, faculty and family members. We can all sit together at the game and be welcomed over the PA system. Our discounted general admission tickets are only $5.00 each! This night will be Batting Helmet Night. The first 1,000 kids into the ballpark receive a Barons batting helmet just like the players wear! And make your plans to stick around after the game to enjoy the Friday Night Fireworks Spectacular! Please return the order form below along with cash or checks made payable to: Highlands School. All ticket orders must be turned in by Monday, April 20th. You will be able to pick up your tickets at the WILL CALL Window at Regions Park. There are a limited number of tickets available! Orders will be handled on a first come, first served basis. Tickets must be ordered in advance to receive the discount. See you at the game!
BARONS BASEBALL GAME ORDER FORM Put this order form in an envelope marked “Barons Game�, and have your student return to his/her homeroom teacher.
Family Name ________________________
Phone Number ______________________
Number of Tickets @ $5.00 each ______________
Amount enclosed $ _______
Make checks payable to Highlands School.