HPES Parent Update
3/30/2020
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Highland Park Families,
We are so excited to announce the roll out of the remote learning plan! You should have heard from your child's teacher by Friday regarding the format that he or she will use to provide instruction for your child while they are at home. If you did not, please reply to the Highland Park Newsletter email so that we can make sure that information gets to you.
The district has prepared paper based learning packets to support learning for students that do not have adequate technology access. The paper based packets will be available starting Monday, March 30th. Here is a link to the locations where you can pick up paper based learning materials. http://www.pfisd.net/Page/7672 This is also where you can pick up free breakfast and lunch for your child. All PfISD students are eligible. Your child does not need to be present for you to get their free breakfast and lunch. PfISD has provided a remote learning website with links to sites and skills for the kids to work on. The site can be located here.
Your classroom teacher will be your first contact for any instructional support or questions. They are available following the protected time mentioned in Dr. Killan's email: Monday-Thursday 9-12. We will be scheduling campus planning meetings for the afternoons and on Fridays. Please be patient. The staff will respond as quickly as possible but they are figuring out how to work in this new environment, too. They may not be able to reply immediately even during that window, as many parents might be reaching out to them at one time.
Help your neighbors stay informed
We have many email addresses and families that are on this email list, however, if you hear that someone is not receiving my emails or district emails, please send their email address and name to me at lizbeth.ruiz@pfisd.net. Spread the word! The more informed we are, the better!
Warm Regards,
Lizbeth Ruiz
Principal
Highland Park Elementary
TROUBLE PICKING UP FOOD OR PACKETS FROM ONE OF THESE LOCATIONS?
Please reply to the Highland Park Newsletter email. We will contact you to help find a solution so that your child will be able to get their meals and/or paper based learning.
If you know of someone else who might be having difficulty going to pick up the food or paper based learning, please let us know as well.
ELECTRONIC DEVICE ACCESS
If your student does not have access to an electronic device or Internet, please use one of the links below to apply for technology assistance.
Gifted & Talented Information
Current GT students have the option of continuing to work on their independent project from home. Students have already selected a topic and began their research during Pflex. Please contact Lydia Headley @ Lydia.headley@pfisd.net if you have questions.
Students nominated for the GT program will receive parent notification of results by mail. Letters will be going home by May 1st. Please contact Anna Vazquez @ anna.vazquez@pfisd.net if you have questions.
Section 504
Students currently served under Section 504 will continue services. Parents will receive students current plan by email or mail. Emails will come from Anna Vazquez, Jesus Olivas, or Mariela Moya with the subject line: Confidential Student Information. Please contact Anna Vazquez anna.vazquez@pfisd.net if you have questions.
Special Education
A Note from the Counselor; Anna Vazquez
A note from our Librarian; Ms. Reyes
Let's keep our students reading!! Click on the link below for some really great ideas in English and Spanish!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17QzoXavFZ_JgUDfkivGpF7qYD0PnvhkEpiDEkVIwuNE/edit?usp=sharing
Backpack Pfriends:
Students receiving Backpack Pfriends will have the option to pick up items Thursdays at any pick up location. You will need to verify your student’s name and campus to receive your items.
PRE-K & KINDER REGISTRATION
Based on current events, PreKindergarten and Kindergarten registration will not be held as originally scheduled for April 14-16. Registration for these grade levels will be rescheduled at a later date.
We encourage families to monitor the PfISD website, Facebook, and Twitter for updates
CANCELED EVENTS
Due to the ongoing circumstances the following events have been canceled:
- STAAR Testing
- Slime your Teacher (Money collected prior to Spring Break will go towards the HPES Scholarship for one HHS Senior student)
All scheduled activities related to Pflugerville ISD schools are cancelled during the school closure. This also includes all district and campus events and competitions.
Access Clever at Home
Clever is a portal that PfISD uses for students to access many educational resources.
Go to PfISD.net>student tab>clever. The login is your student’s “s” number and password. Most students have this memorized by this point. If not, reach out to your child's teacher.
Click on the link below to watch a video that will teach you how to access CLEVER from home!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GwVgmDFWknECL6MzP5N3WT-DDO8haOvh
FREE ONLINE READING RESOURCE TO USE AT HOME
MYSTERY SCIENCE
Great news. Mystery Science has opened up all their videos for distance learning. Your student can look at which videos are of interest, and there are some fantastic ones. Happy viewing.
FREE HOME ACCESS FOR STUDENTS TO ABC MOUSE, ADVENTURE ACADEMY & READING IQ DURING SCHOOL CLOSURES
https://www.ageoflearning.com/school_closure_pdf/ParentLetter_AofL_SCHOOL7581.pdf
CHARACTER AND FITNESS VIDEOS AT HOME
We hope this resource serves not only as a helpful diversion while the kids are home, but also as an opportunity for families to engage in character-building conversations while also staying active at home.
http://www.boosterthoncharacter.com
(Access Code: home)
* There’s no cost to register
* 75 + streaming videos with character topics and fitness exercises (PBIS, SEL, STEAM, etc.)