WHALE WATCH
03/24/23
Upcoming Dates to Note:
- 3/24: Spirit Wear Order Deadline
- 3/27-3/31: NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
- 4/2: Last Day to Order Spring Cookie & Cinnamon Roll Kits
- 4/4: e-Learning Day
- 4/7: NO SCHOOL
- 4/10: New meeting date for SAB from 2:30-3:30
Have a relaxing Spring break. Classes resume on Monday, 4/3.
Inside Out Club: Spring Session for 1st & 2nd Graders
Inside Out Club empowers kids to live with good character and give back to the world around them.
First and Second grade students are invited to sign up. Inside Out Club will meet for 5 weeks on Mondays starting the week of April 10th.
Students will:
- Make friends and volunteer together
- Build skills for any challenges that come their way
- Help others through hands-on projects
Spots are limited. If your child participated in the Fall, please wait 24 hours to allow new families a chance to sign up.
Sign-up is open until the spots have filled at www.insideoutclub.org/series.
Hope you can join us!
One Book, One School - Reading Rewards & Parent/Student Survey
- Complete the PARENT SURVEY and ask your child(ren) to complete the STUDENT SURVEY to help us improve this program.
- Once you have completed the book, please fill out the READING REWARDS FORM for your child’s ticket to Kane County Cougars.
The last day to complete the forms will be Wednesday, April 5th.
Highlands Spirit Wear – Last day to place order!
Order your Highlands Spring Spirit Wear online. Lots of items including new t-shirts, sweatshirts, accessories and all things tie dye!
You can shop at https://napervillehighlands.spiritsale.com/
- Password “whales” (all lowercase letters and plural)
- Click purple “products” box at the top of the page to see ALL items
Order deadline for an April/early May delivery is Friday, March 24th.
- Inventory is currently IN STOCK! That said, communication will be sent should an item become backordered.
- In need of financial assistance? email JConnors@naperville203.org
If you have any questions, please contact spiritwearhighlands@gmail.com.
Spring Cookie Kits and Cinnamon Rolls Fundraiser for Highlands!
After having such a great fundraiser with the Valentines Cookie kits, we've decided to partner up with The Sweet Room again to offer Highlands Spring Cookie Kits and Cinnamon Rolls! Each Spring Cookie Kit contains 12 cookies, 4 bags of icing, and 4 bags of sprinkles. Each cinnamon roll order comes with 12 cinnamon rolls. The last day to order is Sunday, April 2nd with pick up on Thursday, April 6th from noon-7pm at 699 Sterling Court. To order, please go to www.thesweetrm.com
Any questions, please email Jenna Sacher at Highlandshands@gmail.com
or Shannon Irwin at Highlandshands2@gmail.com
REMINDER: e-Learning on Tuesday, 4/4
Highlands Families,
This is a reminder that Tuesday, April 4, will be an e-Learning Day for all students at all Naperville 203 schools, as this date is an Election Day in our community and many of our buildings across the district will be used as polling places.
Naperville 203 has approval from the DuPage Regional Office of Education and Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to utilize e-Learning Days, when necessary. The approval process consisted of preparing a plan in collaboration with staff and leaders, holding a public hearing, and notifying our community of the district’s intent.
On the April 4 e-Learning Day, students will receive asynchronous instruction and/or school work. This means all learning will occur at each individual student’s pace and place. All student lessons will be available via Canvas by 9 a.m. and staff members will be available from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. to respond to students' needs through email, Canvas or SeeSaw. Please know that teachers have previewed e-Learning expectations with students, including how students should contact staff members if they have questions or need support.
It’s important to note that teachers will not provide live streaming/concurrent instruction or synchronous learning. Instead, students will be given assignments aligned to the current curriculum. Please use the following link to learn more about e-Learning Days in Naperville 203.
Attendance
The State of Illinois recognizes e-Learning days as regular attendance days, thus they will not need to be made up. Naperville 203 will use e-Learning days in lieu of emergency days, which were previously used for emergency school closings.
Parents should follow the same absent attendance process as a regular school day
Call the school if your student is sick and unable to participate in the e-Learning day
Students will be considered present unless excused by a parent/guardian
All absences should be called in by 9 a.m.
Tech Support
In preparation for the possibility of an e-Learning day, students should bring their computers and other technology tools home each day. Please use the following link to Access Tech Support.
Thank You,
Laura Noon
Principal
Reminder: 2nd and 5th grade Music Concerts- Save the Date!
Here is grade level information for the upcoming 2nd and 5th grade music concerts on 4/20/23.
- 2nd grade Music Concert: April 20, 2023 6:00pm, Highlands gym
- 5th grade Music Concert: April 20, 2023 7:15pm, Highlands gym
For more information click on the link below.
Volunteers Needed for KJHS Home & School 2023-2024
The KJHS Home and School Board is actively seeking volunteers for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year! Come join our team of dedicated parent volunteers! The following positions will be open for the 2023-2024 school year:
Executive Board:
- Vice President
- Secretary
Committee Chairs:
- Concessions/Boosters (2)
- Dance/Social Liaison (1)
- Family Connection (1)
- Gift Cards (1)
- Hospitality (1)
- Moving On Ceremony (2)
- School Supplies (2)
Please find attached a copy of the various roles and descriptions of responsibilities for said roles. If you are interested in filling any of the above positions or have any questions, please reach out to kennedynominations@gmail.com.
2023-24 SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
School supply kits are now available to purchase online through The Write Stuff! Order between now and May 31st and your order will ship for free directly to school!
Please see attached flier for more information and the link to order.
If you have any questions please email Carly Nguyen at highlandsschoolsupplies@gmail.com
Highlands Elementary School
Website: https://www.naperville203.org/Domain/11
Location: 525 South Brainard Street, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: 630-420-6335
Twitter: @Highlands203