Whale Watch
03/18/24
UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE:
3/18-4/12: SAB Hesed House Donation Drive in lobby
3/19: e-Learning Day on Election Day
3/21: H&S/SFCP Meeting at 7:00PM
3/25-3/29: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
- 3/28: Spring Spirit Wear Orders Due
- 3/29: Deadline to Complete 5Essentials Parent Survey
- 4/5: Deadline for Custom Yearbook Page
- 4/10: Family Night Out at MOD Pizza
REMINDER: e-Learning Day on 3/19
Mutual Ground Presentations
Hello Families,
Mutual Ground will be coming to Highlands in early April to present information to your students. Please see the attached document in this email for additional information.
Thank You,
Laura Noon
SAB - Hesed House Donation Drive
SAB is sponsoring a donation drive to collect hotel and travel sized toiletries for Hesed House. Items are being collected March 19-April 12th in the school lobby.
Please see the attached list for most needed items.
RSVP for Math Night on Thursday, 4/11
Help Mrs. Noon get the Starship Highlander home! Crack codes, solve riddles, and tackle math challenges to SAVE OUR SHIP! Save the date for Highlands Elementary School's Math Night, happening on April 11th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Make sure to RSVP with this link! https://forms.gle/7agncghPkZ1wg7rf8
All Highlands students and families are welcome to this family fun Math Night Space escape room experience!
BOOK CART OPEN WEDNESDAY
Is your family traveling for Spring Break? Do you want your children to have something to read on the trip? Staying home and want your kids to have a new book to read for the week?
Book Cart has you covered! The Book Cart will be open on Wednesday to get you set up for Spring Break success! Students who bring Book Cart money should let their teachers know first thing on Wednesday morning. Our friendly volunteers can’t wait to see them!
HIGHLANDS FAMILY NIGHT OUT: SAVE THE DATE FOR 4/10/24 at MOD Pizza
- SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, April 10th ALL DAY! Lunch or Dinner!
- MOD Pizza: 103 S Washington St, Suite 113
Naperville, IL 60540 - Take a break from cooking and enjoy a tasty lunch or dinner at MOD Pizza! Highlands Elementary School will receive 20% of fundraiser sales! If you have a student or are affiliated with Highlands Elementary, come out on April 10th and show your support! All you have to do is mention Highlands or show this flyer when placing your order and MOD will donate a portion of the proceeds associated with Highlands orders. Order online at modpizza.com or with the MOD app and apply this digital code: MODGIVES20
- Questions? Contact Ashley Nuger, ashley.panniero@gmail.com
Save the Date: 2nd Music Concert & 5th Grade Music Showcase
SECOND GRADE SAVE THE DATE
Second grade families, please save the date for the second grade music concert!
Tuesday, April 16th
- 6:00pm Caldwell/ Kime (5:45 call time)
- 7:00pm Birch/Ebervein (6:45 call time)
FIFTH GRADE SAVE THE DATE
Fifth grade families, please save the date for the fifth grade music showcase!
Thursday, May 2
- 6:00pm Kessler/ Malikowski (5:45 call time)
- 7:00pm Doran/Eilers (6:45 call time)
Spring Spiritwear
Don’t miss out on the last opportunity to order from the Highlands Spiritwear online for this school year! We have added several new spring items including, Shorts, Tank Tops, Shirts, Caps and Jackets. Additional items include bags, hairbows and car stickers.
You can shop at https://napervillehighlands.spiritsale.com/
- Password: ‘whales’ (all lowercase and plural)
- To view all items, click the purple ‘Products’ box at the top of the page
- If available, please reference the size chart for each item as sizing may vary across different brands.
- Important Deadline: Order deadline for delivery in late April is Thursday, March 28, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Linda Mui at spiritwearhighlands@gmail.com
5Essentials Survey for Parents: 3/29 is Final Day to Complete
We are currently at 20% completion and our goal is 25%.
Your feedback matters to us!
As a parent or guardian of a Highlands student, your feedback is requested via participation in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. The purpose of this online survey is to understand your perceptions in the areas of connectedness, satisfaction, interaction, involvement, and quality.
Your participation and ratings on this survey are confidential. Aggregate results will be published online in conjunction with the annual Illinois Report Card in the Fall of 2024 provided 20% of parents/guardians participate. The results of this survey will be used to understand areas of strength and opportunities for growth based on your input and feedback at the district and school level.
To access the survey, please click here Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ and select “DuPage” as the County.
The final day to complete the survey is March 29, 2024.
5th Grade End of Year Party - May 22nd from 3:45-6:30PM
Please see the attached flyer regarding the 5th grade End of Year Party! Come join in on the fun and celebrate with your classmates!
The party will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd from 3:45PM to 6:30 PM. The party will begin with a trolley ride around Naperville and then off to Bowlero for more fun. Students will enjoy bowling and time in the arcade. Pizza and soda will be served.
- Date: Wednesday, May 22
- Start time: 3:45 PM-Meet at Highlands Parking Lot (Trolley leaving at 4:00 PM)
- End Time: 6:30 PM (Students must be picked up at Bowlero)
- Pick up Location: Bowlero - 1515 Aurora Avenue, Naperville, Il 60540
- RSVP: Before April 8, 2024
- Cost: $40
- Payment: Via Zelle at 979-236-9455/Sonja.Emanuel@outlook.com or via Venmo at @Sonja-Emanuel
- Financial assistance: If you need financial assistance, please contact the Highlands Social Worker, Jessica Connors at jconnors@naperville203.org
Please note: this event is for the 5th grade students only.
This is not a Highlands Home & School Event. No refunds will be given.
Ready for a Picnic?
We had so much fun at last year's end of year A Whale of a Picnic and are so excited to do it again! The family friendly event will be held the afternoon of Friday May 3rd in the Highlands schoolyard.
We're looking for a few volunteers to help with planning and preparation and have a great time with our co-chairs preparing for this fun event!
Use the link to sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4EAFAC2BA1F49-48018762-picnic
Questions about the volunteer responsibilities? Reach out to Julie Clay at jlclay225@gmail.com or 708-890-2646
Custom Yearbook Pages Available
The Yearbook Committee would like to remind you to start designing your 2 FREE custom yearbook pages. These custom pages are optional, but a fun way to make your yearbook extra special! These custom pages are only included in your book. Use your creativity to add pictures, graphics & text to make your book memorable.
The deadline to complete these pages is APRIL 5th. See detailed flyer below for more details!
KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION FOR 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
Kindergarten Enrollment for 2024-25 School Year is Now Open. Welcome Class of 2037!
If you have a child (or know any neighborhood children) who will who will attend Highlands next year, please call the office at 630-420-6335 or e-mail your incoming student’s full name, address, birthday and your contact information to Leslie Cameli at lcameli@naperville203.org
Questions regarding Kindergarten enrollment for 2023-2024 can be directed to Maureen Dvorak, School Services Manager at mdvorak@naperville203.org or (630) 420-6446.
Summer Learning 2024
Registration for summer learning is now open.
Please visit https://www.naperville203.org/SummerLearning, for all information regarding summer learning including dates, times, locations, available classes, and registration.
Online registration can be accessed at, www.studentquickpay.com/naperville203. Paper registrations can be mailed or dropped off with a check (Please add your Students ID # and Summer School on the “Memo” line on the check) made payable to NCUSD 203 at the NCUSD203 Administrative Center, Attn: Nandini Asar, Registrar-Summer Learning, 203 West Hillside Road, Naperville, IL 60540-6589. Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch will have all fees waived.
If you have questions regarding summer learning or registration, please email us at summerlearning@naperville203.org.
Highlands Elementary School
Website: https://www.naperville203.org/Domain/11
Location: 525 South Brainard Street, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: 630-420-6335
Twitter: @Highlands203