High Desert School Hawk Happenings
Week of November 13, 2023
Good evening High Desert Hawks and Families,
Campus Expectations
This week, please review the following campus expectations with students.
- Cell Phones - High Desert School participates in the Away for the Day campaign to put cell phones and other distractions away so that important learning can take place while students are in school. Please remind your student that their cell phone belongs off and in their backpack while on campus.
- Sports Supervision - Students who are present to watch sports games MUST be accompanied by an adult. Students who are spectators are not able to hang out on campus waiting for the games to begin. All students and guests who watch the games are asked to remain at the field area and not play out on the campus grounds as there is no HDS supervision outside of the field area during football games.
- AVID - This week we are working on completing the i-Ready Diagnostic Testing in Reading.
- SEL - This week is Gratitude Week. Students are learning more about their emotions and how showing gratitude can improve their outlook on life.
Booster Club Fundraising
- PureVida Spirit Bracelets are now on sale! Pre-Sale for Bracelets is $8 until Nov. 17th. After break, regular cost is $10. Purchase an awesome spirit bracelet to show school spirit and raise money for our school.
Flag Football 2023
- Games begin on 11/14 at High Desert Lower Field.
- Turkey Bowl for our 5/6th grade team is on 11/15 starting at 2:30pm.
5th Grade Outdoor Science School Fundraising
- Thankful Grams are available for purchase for $1 this week in Room 320
- Duct Tape the Teacher Fundraiser is this Thursday, 11/15/23. Each $1 purchases a strip of Duct Tape. Let's help raise money for Outdoor Science School and Duct Tape the Teacher to the Wall.
ASMO See's Candy Fundraiser
The Acton School's Music Organization works to provide music education to all students in our district. Their programs are made possible through the generous donations of our community and fundraising efforts. ASMO invites everyone to place an order for See's Candy for the holidays and support music in our schools. Orders will be shipped starting on 11/10/23 and can be placed online at: https://www.yumraising.com/secure/actonsmo_asmoacton_schools_music_organization8/MerFal5548/candy
HDS Academics
Congratulations to Ezra for winning our Perfect Attendance Raffle Gift Card!
i-Ready Diagnostic
HDS Parent/Guardian Involvement for Student Success
6th Grade Handbells Starting 11/6/23
HDS Pastries with the Principal
Assmblyman Lackey Art Contest
Athletics and Activities
Thankful Grams
5th Graders are raising funds for Outdoor Science School. Purchase a gram and let a friend know how grateful you are for them.
Dance Force Starts Nov. 13th
Our Ballroom Dance Performance Team, Dance Force, is excited to be starting their new season this year. Be sure to get your athletic clearance submitted and join them on Monday, Nov. 13th for the first meeting.
Duct Tape the Teacher Fundraiser
5th Graders are raising funds to attend Outdoor Science School. Buy a strip of Duct Tape and help use Tape our Teacher to the wall.
Flag Football Games
Turkey Bowl for 5/6th Grade
PureVida Spirit Bracelets
AYBL Winter League
ASMO Winter Concert - Dec. 6th
Sierra Youth Sports Softball Clinic
Week of November 13, 2023
Check out our printed Weekly Newsletter for highlights and photos featuring our Medal of Honor Mentor Day.
Monday, November 13
- 6th Grade Handbells 2:30-3:15pm
Tuesday, November 14
- 8th Grade Museum of Tolerance Fieldtrip 8:00am-3:00pm
- 100-Mile Club 2:20-3:00pm
- Spirit Squad Practice 2:30-3:30pm
- 7/8th Handbells 2:30-3:15pm
- Varsity Flag Football Game 4:00pm
- Duct Tape the Teacher @ Lunch
- Early Release - Dismissal 1:10pm
- 100-Mile Club 1:15-1:45pm
- 5/6th Turkey Bowl 2:30-4:30pm
Thursday, November 16
- Pastries with the Principal 9:00am
- HDS Staff Luncheon Courtesy of HDS Booster Club
- 100-Mile Club 2:20-3:00pm
- Spirit Squad Practice 2:30-3:30pm
Friday, November 17
- HDS Pride and Spirit Day
- Minimum Day - Dismissal at 12:05pm
November 20-24
- NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
Have a great week and Go Hawks!
HDS Staff Luncheon - Thursday, Nov. 16th - Sign-up to Support
Attendance Matters
HDS Spirit Wear
Antelope Valley CAC Meeting
The AV SELPA invites all parents of students participating in the Special Education Program to join the CAC for an informational meeting regarding IEPs.
High Desert School
Email: mvanornum@aadusd.k12.ca.us
Website: http://aadusd.k12.ca.is/domain/9/
Location: 3620 Antelope Woods Road, Acton, CA, USA
Phone: (661) 269-0310
Facebook: facebook.com/hdsboosterclub/
Twitter: @Highdesert_aad