April 6, 2009
Dear Parents and Friends of Highlands,
Take Note
Please join me in welcoming Han Zhuo ("Amy Han") to Highlands School! Mrs. Han is a native of Beijing. She completed her undergraduate education at Capital Normal University with a major in English Education.
Save the Date! Friday, April 24 Highlands School Third Annual Night at the Barons! Tickets are $5 a person The first 1,000 kids through the gates will receive a Barons Batting Helmet - just like the players wear! The ticket order form is on page 4! Orders are due by Monday, April 20!
Save the Date! Sunday, April 26 Spring Fling 2009 See Page 5 & 6 for details!
She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language at Beijing Normal University. She also has five years of experience teaching English at Beijing No. 5 Middle School. She is devoted to her students, diligent in her work, and caring. In her free time, she enjoys bicycling and dancing. Her e-mail address is hanzhuoamy@hotmail.com if you would like to send her a personal message of welcome!
Shelby S. Hammer Head of Middle School
Calendar Highlights Thurs. April 9 Second Grade visits Birmingham Museum of Art Fri. 10 Noon Dismissal for Students Teacher Work-day begins at Noon Fri. 17 Head for the Day - William and James Dixon Babe Ruff from the Baron’s will be at afternoon carpool Mon 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 Thurs. 30 Prospective Parent Open House 9:00 a.m. Learning Center Contact Judy McDonald for more information
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Grandparents and Special Friends Day 2009 On Friday, April 3, Highlands School welcomed approximately 340 Grandparents and Special Friends to campus for the 16th annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day. This year a new schedule was followed which allowed the Grandparents and Special Friends of the Fifth through Eighth Grade students to hear special presentations in the students classrooms while the Preschool through Fourth Grade Grandparents and Special Friends were entertained in the Spencer Center Auditorium with a traditional musical program, coordinated and directed by Forrest Ann Cahoon.
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Short Notes
Highlands School would like to extend a very special “Thank You!” to the following volunteers who helped with this year’s Grandparents and Special Friends Day! We appreciate your support and willingness to help! Kellye Allen Wendi Boyen Laterrius Christian Tracy Engle Deborah Hallmark Shirley Jackson Lee Kauper Rupa Kitchens Scottie Lanier Lynn Ritchie Ingrid Straeter Julia Strain Mandy Vinyard Jenny Walker Kate Walthall Nicole Williams
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Attention Parents! EDP Care Provided! Dear Parents: As you probably know, there is a noon dismissal on April 10 th. For noon dismissal, Lunch is NOT included If you are signed up for Professional Day EDP, your child may stay in EDP at no additional charge (Late Departure packages do not apply) Drop-ins will be permitted for a charge of $10 until 3PM and $20 until 6PM with a 48-hour written notice. There will be no EDP activities! LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED! (No hot lunches are served.) Please have your child bring his/her own lunch. We do not have extra food to give out. Thanks so much! Gabe McCool (ext. 105)
Parents Auxiliary needs you for next year! We especially need two Chairs for the Fall Festival and two Chairs for Spring Fling for next year. If you are interested in chairing or co-chairing a committee (found in your handbook on pages 4144), please contact Jenny Walker at 879-8727 or jennywalker8727@yahoo.com. Thank you! Order your 2009 - 2010 School Supplies Now Avoid those Back-to-School shopping crowds this summer and let the Parents’ Auxiliary do your shopping for you! Information and order forms for 2009 -2010 school supplies were sent home in backpacks last week. Please read the information carefully and send in your order along with a check made payable to the Parents' Auxiliary no later than Friday April 17. This information and the order form are also available on our school website www.highlandsschool.org. Follow the Parents’ Auxiliary link in the Highlands Parents block on the home page. Questions? Call Carole Mazer at 995-0864.
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 sixty-seven 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.
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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, be welcomed over the PA system and students in attendance will be able to sing the National Anthem at the beginning of the game. 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.
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Highlands School Parents Auxiliary Proudly Presents:
Highlands 51st Anniversary Spring Fling Sunday, April 26, 2009 3:00-5:30 PM Come enjoy the Games, Entertainment, Moonwalks, Dunktank, Clowns, Snow Cones and more‌ Choose from a selection of delicious dinners: Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich, BBQ Pork Sandwich or a Hot Dog served with wonderful sides. The cost of the meal includes one drink. Additional drinks will be available at the event to purchase. Please fill out the registration form on the next page or the one that was sent home via student backpack mail. Return your form and payment to the Office or give it to your child’s teacher. Registration Deadline: April 17, 2009
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Highlands 51st Anniversary Spring Fling April 26, 2009 3:00 - 5:30 PM Please return the completed form by Friday, April 17th to the Highlands School Office or your child’s teacher Please submit payment (checks should be made payable to Highlands School) along with your registration form to the Office or turn in to your child’s teacher. Student Name:
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Homeroom/Advisor teacher
Admission and Food options (same price for both children and adults) *each dinner includes a drink
Games/Entertainment
_______ guests @ $10 each = ________
Games, Chicken sandwich dinner
_______ guests@ $15 each = ________
Grilled chicken breast on Kaiser, coleslaw, chips and chocolate chip cookie
Games, BBQ sandwich dinner
_______ guests@ $15 each = ________
BBQ pork sandwich (sauce on side), coleslaw, baked beans and chocolate chip cookie
Games, Hot dog dinner
_______ guests @ $12 each =________
Hot dog, chips and chocolate chip cookie
Total Amount Due = $_________
**Additional drinks and snow cones will be available for purchase at the event.