Ranch Round Up 11-10-2023
Highland Ranch Elementary School
A Message From Ms. Barry
International Night
Highland Ranch takes great pride in its cherished annual tradition – International Night. This popular event serves as a testament to our community's rich tapestry of cultures and embraces the beauty of diversity. We are passionate about creating opportunities for our Stallions to proudly showcase their heritage and engage in meaningful cultural exchanges. However, to make this extraordinary event a reality, we rely on your support. See below on how you can help.
International Night- Thursday, November 30, 2023 5-7pm @ HRES MPR *Please note date change*
HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?
*HOST a particular country or culture. It can be any country you want to represent, and not necessarily where you are from.*DISPLAY posters, photos, clothing, crafts, language and food (If you are providing homemade food, please clearly list all ingredients for those with allergies; food will be served Costco style & only be passed out to children with a guardian present.)
*DEMONSTRATE a cultural activity, game or craft.
*PERFORM a dance, sing or play a musical instrument (2 minute maximum)
*SIGN UP by Friday, November 10 2023 (deadline has been extended due to event date change) to showcase a country at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSethLLzTTNIYPE1XYxjoPlQtT5p85fS00sPGp25MlGM914R8g/viewform?usp=sf_link
For additional information, please contact Kelly Nguyen (ksengsourya@gmail.com)
New Information
No School Monday/ Min. Days
No school this Monday for parent conferences
The rest of the week will be minimum days for parent conferences (all students are dismissed at noon on 11-14th through 11-17th)
Holiday Canned Food Drive
We need your canned donations for our Holiday Canned Food Drive going on through Friday, Nov. 17th
Cold and Flu Season
As we enter the cold and flu season, we want to ensure that you are well-informed about our health and medication procedures. Kindly take a moment to review the guidelines in the link above thoroughly, so you are prepared to handle situations where your child may need to stay home due to illness. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
Need Additional Illustrative Math Resources
We invite you to explore the provided link above for access to Illustrative Math resources that can enhance your students' learning experience during the Thanksgiving or Winter break. This resource-packed site is designed to complement Illustrative Math, offering valuable support for your students' mathematical journey. Your students will find a wealth of materials to reinforce their math skills and enrich their understanding. Happy learning!
Yearbook News
Have you ordered your yearbook? Yearbooks are not sold at school, why wait? Order now TreeRing.com and Passcode 1013489799753947.
Upload photos for 2023-24 School Year at TreeRing once you have an Account.
Giving Tree is Here!
Giving Tree (formerly known as Adopt-a-Family) is back and we’re ready to help families in our community who could use a little extra this holiday season. We have adopted three families in need and hope to satisfy as many of their wishes as possible.
Please see the signup genius to check out the list and see how you can help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845A9A72EA3FEC07-45697888-2023
Drop-off location: Highland Ranch Elementary School main office
Drop-off dates: Tuesday November 28th - Tuesday December 5th
Please DO NOT wrap the gifts.
Please label your donation (ex: Family V19 - Boy 15yo)
PUSD Foundation Tax ID #54-2098945 (we will email you a tax receipt)
During Thanksgiving week before we start donation collections beginning November 28th, may we suggest you take advantage of Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals to purchase your donations. Giving Tree will also take any unwanted gift cards/movie tickets (helpful to gift to teens), and those could also be dropped at the office.
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle at hresgivingtree@gmail.com.
Thank you so much in advance for your generosity!
Safety Reminders
With fire season upon us we want to assure parents and guardians that we have appropriate response systems in place when emergencies arise. Our first priority will always be the safety of our students and staff on campus.
When Highland Ranch Elementary School becomes aware of any incidents in the geographic area of the school site, we will focus first on the safety of our campus while working with law enforcement, emergency responders, and the District for guidance and support for communication. Communication with parents is part of the response plan, but will be secondary to immediate safety. As soon as we can, we will message families with details of school-wide incidents such as lockdowns or evacuations. Please ensure your contact information is up to date in ParentVue in the “My Account” section.
Finally, we have been asked by first responders to remind our families NOT to come to campus in times of emergency – there have been several instances when officers, firefighters, and their ability to respond to the emergency have been hindered by parents rushing to the scene. We will send out messages about dismissal or reunification procedures for families when first responders indicate it is safe to do so.
Free and Reduced Lunch
Please complete the free/reduced-price meal application! Although school meals are now free to all students, the application for free and reduced-price meals is still very important. School funding depends in part on the number of students at our school who qualify for free or reduced-price meals. With all students now eating for free, fewer families are completing the application and our school is at risk of losing much-needed educational funds. Plus, students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals may also qualify for discounts on bus transportation, before and after school care, and home internet!
Income qualifications change annually, so a new application is needed every school year. For school year 2023-2024, children from a family of four are eligible if the total gross (pre-tax) household income is less than $4,625 per month, or less than $55,500 per year. Household income information is confidential and applying online is quick and easy. Apply online at MySchoolApps.com, or pick up a paper application in the school office.
Foundation Announcements
Return to Learn Tile Party
Return to Learn Tile Party is coming up on Thursday November 16th! If you donated $200+ to the Foundation’s Fall Return to Learn Campaign but did not receive an Evite please email returntolearn@hrefoundation.org..
PTA Announcements
Annual PTA Waiver
ANNUAL PTA FAMILY PARTICIPANT WAIVER
If you plan on attending any of our events such asTrunk-or-Treat/Outdoor Movie Night, International Night, Family Dance, STEAM Night and more, please take a quick moment to fill out our Annual PTA Family Participant Waiver: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX37bo6ttMrlD5CfJMhmOmykOKsCoR2SOoDc6rBVyqFlFiVg/viewform?usp=sf_link
*We need one on file per family per year to attend all PTA events.
HRES Spiritwear
GOT HRES SPIRITWEAR?
Highland Ranch PTA has you covered! To view and purchase HRES Spirit Wear shirts and hoodies, please visit our spiritwear website: https://hrespta.itemorder.com/shop/home
*You can choose to pick up your order at Big Frog for free or get it shipped directly to you for a fee.
Older Information
This month's character trait
November our Stallions will focus on the character trait of responsibility.
Looking To Book Travel Plans?
As families begin to organize their holiday travel arrangements, we kindly request that you take into consideration the non-student days provided by PUSD to accommodate your travel needs. Thanksgiving Break spans from November 20th to November 24th, and Winter Break extends from December 25th to January 5th.
In line with our overarching goal of promoting consistent attendance throughout the school, we encourage you to schedule your travel plans during these designated periods. It's crucial to remember that students who are absent from school may miss valuable instruction. When absences become a recurring issue, students can fall behind academically, leading to lower academic performance and potential challenges that extend beyond the classroom. Your cooperation in prioritizing regular attendance greatly contributes to your child's success.
Food and Nutrition Updates
School breakfast and school lunch are FREE for all enrolled students, every school day. Meals must still be entered into the cafeteria computer by individual student account.
Even though meals are free, families are still highly encouraged to complete the application for free and reduced-price meal eligibility. School site funding depends in part on the number of students eligible for free/reduced-price meals. Families that qualify for free/reduced-price meals may qualify for other benefits, as well. The meal application is available online at MySchoolApps.com.
Printer-friendly PDF menus are available on the PUSD Food and Nutrition webpage. At the top of the page, click or hover over School Menus + and then Printable PDF Menus.
Interactive, web-based menus containing nutrient and allergen details are available at MySchoolMenus.com, as well as via links from the F&N webpage.
Highland Ranch Elementary School
Website: https://highlandranch.powayusd.com/
Location: 14840 Waverly Downs Way, San Diego, CA 92128, USA
Phone: 858-674-4707