The Husky Update November 30, 2020
Information for our Highline Community
From Principal Sanchez-Hart
Hello Highline Families,
I hope you had a restful week enjoying time with your family. Now it's time to return to the business of teaching and learning. Below you will find information reminding us about the expectations and supports during remote learning. Below is a rundown of the happenings this week.
Meal Distribution -
Highline Community will be a meal distribution site where families can pick up breakfast and lunch for all students in your household on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays. Check out the flyer below for more information about times.
Evening Coffee with the Principal -
Please join me on Thursday, December 3rd from 6:00-7:00 pm to discuss questions and ideas to help our community continue our momentum of student growth and achievement.
Use this link to attend the Zoom meeting: https://cherrycreekschools-org.zoom.us/j/3190280957?pwd=TmlaK0ZGRHhVYVBxTHFtWXgvM2xFZz09
Stay tuned for our upcoming Parent Academy nights. We rescheduled them for Grades 1-5 to allow teachers and families time to adjust to Remote Learning. Dates will be available next week.
As always, it is my honor to serve the Highline Community students, staff, and families! Here's to a great week of learning for all!
Sincerely,
Diana
Meal Information
Family Technology Support
- Check your communication with your student's teacher through their SeeSaw or Dojo or Email.
- Call the main office to get immediate support at 720-747-2300. One of our office support team with problem solve with you to determine next steps.
- Check the Student Device Support Page.
Tech Reminders:
- Charge your computer each night.
- Shut down the computer periodically when not in use.
- Keep food and drinks away from the devices.
Is your internet running slow?
- Try unplugging your modem.
- Let your modem stay unplugged for 10-15 minutes.
- Plug in and wait for the lights to come back on.
- Now your modem is ready to go.
Our goal is to keep our students and families connected.
Remote Learning Information & Expectations
Attendance Expectation during Remote Learning from Assistant Principal Ruiz
Please keep in mind that when students are in full Remote learning, they are expected to:
- Attend class and participate in everyday
- Complete assignments to the best of their ability
- Attend their office hours appointment with their teachers
If students are sick or have appointment AND cannot come to school, we still want you to call the attendance 720-747-2395 line to let us know about the absence and if symptoms are present.
Students will be accountable in the following ways:
- Grades will be given
- Attendance will be taken
- Students will engage daily
To create consistency, the following Learning Management Systems (LMS) will be used:
- SeeSaw in Kinder, 1st Grade and 2nd Grade
- Schoology and Google Classroom in 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade
We thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
Gaby
Family & Community Supports
HICEP - All-Day Childcare at Eastridge Elementary School
Hello HICEP Families,
Extended Care Services will continue to collaborate with Cherry Creek School District and CDPHE to uphold the highest level of safety of both the children and the staff.
- Programing hours will be open from 7:00am-5:30pm.
- Registration for our program will remain flexible. You are able to register for only the days that you need childcare.
- If you qualify for CCAP, please contact Kathleen Larason, our Highline Director prior to registration.
- Once you are ready to sign up for All-day childcare, follow the prompts in the SchoolWorks tile in your http://my.CherryCreekSchools.org
Additionally, CCSD Food & Nutrition Services will be providing breakfast and lunch each day at no cost. Your child is welcome to bring their own food items if they choose not to utilize these programs.
Your child will need to have these items daily:
- Remote learning technology device and charger
- Headphones
- Lunch (if not using CCSD Food & Nutrition Services) and 2 snacks
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- 2 masks
We thank you for your interest, so please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Larason
HICEP Director
720-747-2369
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
Use this link to access the website https://family.titank12.com/?identifier=7E9BB5
You do not need to create a username to access the application. Simply enter the site under the button "Apply for Meals Today". For more assistance, call our Family Liaison, Liz Calvillo at 720-747-2303
Highline Family Resources
Food Support
If you are interested in receiving a weekly bag of food (canned items and dry goods), please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/Highlinefood
Highline Boutique
If you are in need of clothing items or toiletries, please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/Highlineboutique
Rachel Kodanaz: Embracing Life’s Challenges: Turning 2020 Losses into 2021 Gains
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 9:15 am
Attend using the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85276526761
Check out previous recorded events and information at the link below:
Highline Community Elementary School
Home of the Huskies!
Office Hours 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
ATTENDANCE LINE: 720-747-2395
Principal: Diana Sanchez-Hart*
Assistant Principal: Gaby Ruiz*
Family Liaison: Liz Calvillo-Martinez*
Office Manager: Jacque Beeman
Registrar: Martha Galvan*
Nurse: Amanda Pubins
* Se habla Español
Email: dsanchezhart@cherrycreekschools.org
Website: https://www.cherrycreekschools.org/highline
Location: 11000 East Exposition Avenue, Aurora, CO, USA
Phone: 720-747-2300