HPES Parent Newsletter
03/08/2020
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year; Mr. Jason Lubman!
Mr. Lubman is amazing educator that goes the extra mile to build relationships with students in and out of the campus. His dedication to his students and the school (including academics and extra curriculars) is phenomenal. He's selfless with the time and care he shares with our HPES family.
Congratulations to our Rookie of the Year; Ms. Karen Rojas!
Congratulations to our Humanitarian of the Year; Ms. Heather Stevenson!
Field Day
FIELD DAY IS THURSDAY!! Pegaus-2nd grade is from 8:20-11:00 and 3rd-5th grade is from 12:00-2:40. Please send your student to school in active wear with tennis shoes. They will be given their shirts the morning of field day by their teachers. We would love to see you there but remember you must sign in to the office first and have your badge visible. Hats and sunglasses are encouraged. Also, please apply sunscreen at home. As per district policy we are not allowed to put sunscreen on any student. Younger grades may want to pack a change of clothes in case they get wet or dirty. Can’t wait to see you Thursday!
Oratorical Event- 03/10 for grades K-2, 03/11 for grades 3-5
Our annual Oratorical Event is around the corner and it's time to see our kids shine! Throughout the month of February, we celebrated Black History Month and recognized African American figures who made an impact on our lives. Our students explored various poems, excerpts, and/or speeches by these figures and chose a selection that "spoke" to them which they memorized and will recite in on 03/10 & 03/11.
*Please note that this is mandatory for 3rd-5th graders at HP. Participating in the Oratorical Competition, on the other hand, is highly encouraged, but not a requirement.
Campus Wide Tutoring Grades 3-5
The staff of Highland Park Elementary is striving to support our students in multiple ways including campus-wide tutoring. To help students who need extra instruction, practice on specific skills, or instruction on a commended level performance we will be providing tutoring/enrichment to students.
To ensure that students are getting instruction targeted for their specific needs, we have created targeted instructional groups. This means that a portion of the day students may be getting instruction from a staff member other than their classroom teacher. Tutoring will take place on Tuesdays, Wednesday's and Thursdays from 7:20-8:15 (Breakfast will still be available to those students who get breakfast). Letters were sent home last week to inform you if your child is attending. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Registration
Tuesday, April 14th 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM—PreK Registration
Wednesday, April 15th 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM—Kinder Registration
Thursday, April 16th 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM—PreK and Kinder Registration
Student registration will continue through the end of the school year during school hours
MARCH SPECIALS SCHEDULE
PTO
Join us for our next PTO meeting on Thursday, April 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
Stay connected with the HPES PTO!
Website: https://hpespto.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlandparkelementarypto/
Instagram: @hpes.pto
Text at @HPESPTO to 81010 to get event info via text!
PTO Calendar
Great Things Happening at HPES!
Fine Arts Night!
Living Art Museum
Kinder Performance
Pajama Palooza!
Thank-you PTO for the DELICIOUS HAT CREEK Burgers Lunch provided to staff! WE LOVE OUR PTO!!!
HPES VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP!
Upcoming Events
03/10- K-2 Oratorical -8:30 a.m.
03/10- Choir 3:00-4:00 p.m.
03/11- 3-5 Oratorical -1:30 p.m.
03/12- AR Goal Deadline
03/12- Field Day
03/13- Staff Development - No school for students
03/16- 03/20- Spring Break
03/24- Choir 3:00-4:00 p.m.
03/24- McDonalds Spirit Night
03/24- Ruiz at Principals Operations Meeting
03/25- 2nd Grade Field-trip
03/26- ASL and K-1 Robotics 3:00-4:00
03/27- Pegasus Field-trip
03/30-04/03- 4th Grade Writing Boot Camp
03/30- Pegasus- 2nd Spring and Class Pictures
03/30- 3rd Grade Field-trip
03/31- 3rd- 5th Spring and Class Pictures
04/02- 3rd 9 weeks Awards Assemblies 3rd Grade 2:00-2:40 p.m.
04/03- Slime the Teachers
04/03- 3rd 9 Weeks Awards Assemblies 2nd Grade 8:15-8:55, 4th Grade 9:35-10:15, 5th Grade: 8:55-9:35
04/07- Tu/Tu Tuesday
04/07- Kinder Field-trip to Inner Space Caverns
04/07- STAAR 4th Grade Writing & 5th Grade Math
04/08- STAAR 5th Grade Reading
04/09- STAAR Make-up
04/09- Kinder Egg Drop
04/10- Holiday - No School
04/14- PreK Registration-8:30 AM – 2:00 p.m.
04/15 Kinder Registration-8:30 AM – 2:00 p.m.
04/16 PreK and Kinder Registration-10:30 AM – 6:30 p.m.
04/16- PK, KG, and 5th Grade Graduation Pictures
04/16- ASL & K-1 Robotics 3:00-4:00 p.m.
04/21- Choir 3:00-4:00 p.m
04/23-ASL & K-1 Robotics 3:00-4:00 p.m
04/24- Pre-K Field-trip to Aquarium
04/24- Dawsor Dan Water Performance 8:00-8:50
04/30- ASL & K-1 Robotics 3:00-4:00
05/01-05/08- 3rd Grade Boot Camp
05/04-05/08- TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!
05/05- Tu/Tu Tuesday
05/05- Choir ends 3:00-4:00
05/07- Spring Concert - 2nd grade, Choir, & ASL
05/07- ASL & K-1 Robotics 3:00-4:00 p.m.
05/12- STAAR- 3rd, 4th, 5th Math
05/12- Kinder Fieldtrip to Thinkery
05/13- STAAR- 3rd, 4th, 5th Reading
05/13- 1st Grade Fieldtrip to the the Capital
05/14- STAAR- 5th Science & Make up
05/14- STAAR Make up
05/14- Texas 2x2 Deadline
05/14- ASL 3:00-4:00 p.m.
05/15- AR Goal Deadline
05/15- Last Day to Check out books from the library
05/18- All books need to be returned to the library
05/19- AR Spring Celebration
05/19- 5th Grade Austin Park And Pizza Field trip
05/20- Kinder Graduation- 8:30 a.m.
05/21- 4th Field trip to Texas Cementary & Zilker Park
05/21- 3rd Grade Awards - 8:30 a.m.
05/22- Million Word Club Luncheon
05/22- 2nd Grade Awards- 8:30 a.m.
05/22- PK Graduation - 1:45 p.m.
05/25- Holiday- No School
05/26- 1st Grade Awards- 8:00 a.m., 4th Grade Awards - 1:30 p.m.
05/27- 5th Grade Graduation- 8:15 a.m.
05/27- End of Year Class Parties
05/28- 5th Grade Walk
05/28-Last day - Early Release at 12:00
05/28- PTO Chuck E Cheese Spirit Night
05/30- SUMMER!