October 27, 2008
Fall Festival was a great success! Thank you to all of the Highlands Faculty/Staff and Parent volunteers who made it happen. Special thanks to Ashley Rogers for her extra effort! Happy Halloween! Nicole Williams and Tracy Engel
Take Note Please check your Sally Foster order for any damages or for incorrect quantities. The deadline to submit order corrections/ damages is Wednesday, November 5. Please notify Peggy Darby as soon as possible of any problems with your order. If you receive extras of an item please return them to the office because in some cases we are able to direct it to people who did not receive enough of an item. Once the order correction form is submitted we should receive the needed items within 7 business days. Thank you for your support of the Sally Foster sale!
Calendar Highlights Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri.
Please see page 3 and 4 for Basketball Registration Info
Thurs. Tues. Wed. - Fri.
Oct. 27 Middle School Mock Presidential Debate and Election 1:30 p.m. Spencer Center 28 Seventh and Eighth Grade trip to Birmingham Museum of Art for the Leonardo da Vinci exhibit 29 Seventh and Eighth Grade trip to McWane Center for Labworks Program 30 Middle School Guest Speaker - Scott Wilson 8:05 a.m. Spencer Center Sixth Grade trip to Vulcan Park 31 Happy Halloween! First Grade Halloween Parade 8:05 a.m. The Quad Middle School Potluck Lunch Nov. 6 Eighth Grade Visits JCIB 11 Veteran’s Day School/Offices Closed 12 - 14 Middle School Exams
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The First Grade Students would like to invite you to come to their
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Halloween Costume Parade Friday, October 31, 2008 8:05 a.m. The Quad
Highlands School - Jiangsu Experience Blog While the Highlands School group is traveling in China they will be posting to a blog about their experiences and sharing pictures. Shown are two pictures taken from the first day of their trip. If you would like to follow their trip please visit the blog at: http://highlandsjiangsu.blogspot.com/ More Pictures from Fall Festival 2008
A very special thank you to the Seventh Grade Parents who prepared such a lovely buffet of items for the Faculty and Staff to enjoy during the Parent/Teacher Conferences on Tuesday. Everything was delicious and was enjoyed by all. Thank you to everyone that gave of their time to help with the Prospective Parents Open House on Tuesday. We truly appreciate your support and your willingness to help. Congratulations to Drew and Joe Spransy on the birth of their new grandson, Avery Clayton Beakes.
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Dear Parents, Highlands School is proud to offer basketball through Independent School Basketball League. This league provides a great learning experience for the players, as the referees in this league have been helping young players learn rules and strategies during games for many years. Games will be held on Saturdays in January and February, followed by a one-week tournament in early March. Games will be held at all participating schools. Divisions in this league are: 6 and under 8 and under 10 and under 14 and under Registration begins October 16, 2008, and ends October 31, 2008. Registration fees are $120.00. Registration forms received by the 24th will receive an early-bird special of $105.00. For your convenience our business office will bill you. Your child’s registration fee covers league fees, referee fees, trophies for 1st and 2nd place, team pictures, and floor maintenance for Highlands’ gym. Reversible jerseys and matching shorts (royal blue) are required; matching t-shirts are optional. We will place the order for uniforms with Homewood Sporting Goods and will notify you when they have arrived. Matching t-shirts are also available at Homewood Sporting Goods for $5.95, but are not included in the uniform order. As in previous years, uniform fees are not included in registration and must be paid at pick-up. Uniform jerseys are approximately $25.00 and uniform shorts are $12.00 youth, and $15.00 adult. A new uniform does not need to be purchased if the one from last year still fits; however, the jersey number must be included on the registration form. We will need to have a copy of your child’s birth certificate turned in with the registration form. If your child played for us last year, you do not need to send a copy of the birth certificate as we have it on file. Parent volunteers and coaches will be needed to make this program a success for your children. NO previous experience is required or anticipated. The league will have a coaches meeting with the referees before the season begins. We are planning for a concession stand again this year and will need volunteers to work this area. Please consider volunteering for one of the positions listed on the registration form. Many of your children have already asked if their Mom or Dad can help. This is your opportunity! Please remember, this is a commitment to coaches, teammates and your school. Please plan for your child to attend at least one practice per week and the majority of the Saturday games. Sincerely, T’Ola Winston and Kage Cavanah Highlands School Physical Education Department
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Highlands’ Basketball Registration Form PLEASE RETURN THE REGISTRATION FORM AND A BIRTH CERTIFICATE PHOTOCOPY TO THE BASKET AT THE RECEPTIONIST’S DESK IN THE OFFICE. Student Last Name: ____________________________________ First Name: ________________________________ Gender: ___________ Grade: _________ D.O.B.: ____________________ Age as of 8/31/08__________________ Emergency Contact Name: ________________________________________ Phone number: ___________________ Parent Information: Home Phone: ____________________ Work Phone: ______________________ Cell Phone: ___________________ E-mail Address: __________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________ City/State: ______________________ Zip: _____________ ____ Player will use last year’s jersey _____ Jersey number
______ Player will use last year’s shorts
**We must have the jersey number to prevent duplication. ** ____ Player will need new jersey ____ Player will need new shorts
Jersey size: YS YM YL AS AM AL AXL Shorts size: YS YM YL AS A M AL AXL
Please list any significant medical conditions which may affect your child’s ability to participate. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ I am willing to help: __ coach __ assist. coach __ team parent __concession stand __ scoreboard Parent volunteer e-mail address: ____________________________________________________________________ Please do not send a check with your registration form as the school financial office will bill you. Please include birth certificates for new players with this registration form. RELEASE As a parent or guardian of the Child named above (the “Child”) who is a candidate for a position on a basketball team offered through Highlands School (the “School”) and in consideration of the school permitting the Child to participate in its sports program, I hereby agree to assume all risks and hazards incidental to the Child’s participation in the sports program. Further, I hereby release, indemnify and agree to hold Highlands School, its officials, managers, and coaches harmless from and against all liability for any personal injury to the Child arising directly or indirectly from the Child’s participation in the sports program. I understand that this release, indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies even though the personal injuries of the Child may result in whole or in part from the negligence of the School, its officials, managers or coaches. In the event this registration is not signed by both parents and all guardians of the Child, I hereby represent that my consent to its terms and conditions binds such other parent or guardian and I understand that the consent of all parents or guardians is an express condition to the School’s acceptance of the Child in the program. I understand the School does not carry medical and accident insurance coverage for participants in its sports program and I assume full responsibility for all medical and hospital expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Child for injuries directly or indirectly caused by the Child’s participation in this sports program. _______________ Date
_____________________________________________________________________ Signature of Parent(s) or Guardian(s)