Highlands El. Announcements
October 3 - 7
Highlands Elementary...
We're Reaching New Heights Every day!
Highlands Elementary School
Asst. Principal: Lisa Gauthreaux
Student Support Administrator: Paola Thibodeaux
Counselor: Reneé Stripling
Student Support Specialist: Kristen Lovett
7:15 a.m. Doors open/Breakfast is served
7:45 a.m. Tardy Bell
3:15 p.m. Dismissal Bell
Email: kristen.lovett@gccisd.net
Website: https://schools.gccisd.net/page/hie.home
Location: 200 East Wallisville Road, Highlands, TX, USA
Phone: 281-420-4900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hihawks/
Twitter: @hi_hawks
Attendance - Less than 3 is the way to be!
It’s Time for U.I.L.!
Each year students across the district compete with students from other GCCISD elementary schools in the UIL tournament. The competition consists of 21 UIL events for 2nd-5th grade students and will be held at Goose Creek Memorial High School, January 27, 2023. Do you want to try out? Students and parents need to fill out and submit this Google Form by Friday, October 7. Click on this link or scan the QR Code. https://forms.gle/hf6cJuMhJv3d1g1t7 Thank you for your interest!
"Respect" Character Celebration
September's Character Strong trait was "Respect". Congratulations to the following students for exhibiting oustanding character! These students were reconized in a special celebration at school this past Friday. Thank you to all parents who attended and helped us celebrate.
2nd Grade
Brooke Campbell, Anyla Naron, Amanda Lopez, Luke Fonville, Tiffany Percle, Izaiah Calderon, Christopher Flores, Alicia Marshall, Sophia Gonzales
3rd Grade
Leilani Felicien, Lexi Zapata, Alylin Navarro, Ciro Ibarra, John Newsome, Kenneth Herd, Adrian Bertran, Kaden Edwards, Daniel Solano
4th Grade
Roel Reyes, Anthony Enciso, Owen Lara, Jayden Perez, Treysen Hamilton, Dalton Cheeks, Nathan Catano, Jacob Carreon, Aneah Cuevas
5th Grade
Michael Aguirre, Keilah Sanchez, Faith Mitchell, Adin Cortez, Jenrui Martinez, Jeremy Childress, Gisselle Rodriguez, Miguel Villagomez, Blake Thomas
October's Character Strong Trait - Responsibility
Monthly Squawk from your PE Coaches!
Attendance Recovery & Incentives
Highlands Elementary Campus Attendance Goal = 97%!
Hawk Rally - We will recogninze students with Perfect Attendance and those who meet the campus attendance goal of 97% at the end of each nine weeks grading period.
Saturday Recovery will be Saturday, October 22, from 8 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
If your child has been absent 5 or more days this school year, excused or unexcused, then you will receive a letter and permission form. Saturday Recovery does not erase an absence. It recovers lost instructional time. Please monitor your child's attendance this school year, and speak wih the attendance clerk if you have any questions or concerns.
Saturday Recovery Sessions will occur on the following dates:
October 22nd, January 7th, March 25th, and May 13th
- If 5-8 absences, student will attend one Saturday session.
- If 10-14 absences, student will attend two Satruday Recovery sessions.
- If 15-18 absences, student will attend three Saturday Recovery sessions.
- If 19 or more absences, student will attendfour Saturday Recovery sessions and also attend summer school in June.
Nurse's Corner
Please conduct daily assessments. If your child is ill or exhibiting fever, please stay home. Please provide a written absence excuse when your child returns from an absence. Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 or have close contact with someone testing positive for COVID-19 should contact Nurse Marquez. Parents are encouraged to contact the school nurse with any questions.
School Cafeteria & Lunch Applications
October Menu - Click here
Lunch Prices - Students $2.15 and Adults & Visitors $4.35
Lunch Applications: Click here to complete this year's 22-23 Lunch Application. Only one application is needed per family.