Stallion Statement
August and September Family Newsletter
October Update
Welcome 🍎
Can you believe that we are already one month into the school year?! Time has been flying by and our students have been learning so much. We hope you have enjoyed getting back to school as much as we have. Below you will find what is coming up in October. Of course, there is a chance that we miss something, so always keep an eye out for Seesaw messages.
Big news 🚨 If you haven't yet seen, we are now on Instagram! To keep updated on everything Highland, make sure to follow @hg_stallions
Important Dates Coming Up 📆
10/2 - PTO Meeting 6:30 pm in the library
10/4 - Family Math Night 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
10/5 - Remote Learning Day
10/6 - No school for students
10/9 - No school
10/10 and 10/11 - Fire Department visits for Fire Prevention Week
10/13 - Whole School Reward (Inflatable Obstacle Course)
10/14 - Trunk-or-Treat 6:00 pm
10/20 - PTO Walk-a-Thon
10/26 - October Stallion STOMP
10/27 - Classroom Fall Parties
Title I 📕
Follow the attachment below to learn a little more about Title I services and the positive potential impact it has on our students!
Parent Teacher Conferences 💬
The fall is a great time to hear all of the amazing things your child has been doing in the beginning of the year. Highland teachers are very flexible and can do conferences over the phone or on Zoom. However, our most preferred method is in person, face-to-face. Many of our teachers will be in the building the evening of 10/2 and 11/6. Please make sure you reach out to your child's teacher to schedule a conference!
Coffee Fundraiser ☕️
Don't forget to get your Common Ground Coffee Co. order form in by Friday, September 29. These orders will help fund our positive behavior initiatives throughout the year. You can order using cash or check. Please make checks out to Highland Elementary. Keep an eye out for the exact date of the coffee delivery. This date will be sent out via Seesaw and Instagram. We are hoping to have the coffee to you by at least the second week of October!
Swimming 🏊♀️
Fourth Grade is SWIMMING! Due to repairs at the Natatorium, the schedule has changed a bit. The dates are as follows: October 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30. If you are a fourth grade parent, please double check that you have the correct dates marked on your calendar!
PBIS Whole School Reward 🎉
Highland is a recognized Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) school. Part of our PBIS programming includes a menu of reward options for the students. Students utilize STARbucks they earn throughout the year to cash out for the prizes. Each teacher provides different options for their students. We also, as a school, offer periodic rewards to the whole student body. We call these "whole school rewards." These rewards tend to be on a bit of a grander scale, and often are very popular. To opt-in to a whole school reward, students need to cash out twenty STARbucks and have two or less office referrals throughout a designated time period. The first whole school reward for this year is an inflatable obstacle course!
Highland Huddle
Did you know that Highland has its own News Studio? Under the leadership of Mrs. Bingaman and Mr. Noss, the Highland Huddle News Crew has our daily announcements up and running. The student run announcement crew, that are currently fifth graders, are fully involved in the production of our daily announcements. Each morning, classes view the announcements via our Highland streaming Youtube account. In the late winter/early spring, Mrs. Bingaman and Mr. Noss will be looking for fourth grade students to add to the crew.
CharacterStrong
PTO Meeting Reminder
Join us in the Highland library at 6:30 pm on October 2 for the monthly PTO meeting. Feel free to bring your children if needed! We just want you to be able to be apart of the amazing things that happen here!
Trunk-or-Treat
Slow down in the school zone 🚸
Please be cognizant when driving through the school zone. We have many students walking to and from school. To ensure student safety, please make sure to to stay alert and drive the speed limit! You can expect our students to be walking between 8:00 am-8:45 am and 3:30 pm-4:00 pm. Your caution is very much appreciated!
Announcements from the PTO 📢
Walk-a-Thon 🏃♂️
The PTO's largest fundraiser is underway! On Friday, October 20th, the students will be walking around the track at the West Shore Stadium to support our annual Walk-a-Thon. We are seeking donations. All donations go back to the students in the form of field trips, activities, events, etc. If you would like to donate, please send cash or checks to school marked for the Walk-a-Thon - OR - you can donate online through PayPal or Venmo. Search for us on Venmo @HighlandElemPTO. Or use this QR code to donate through PayPal. Please be sure to include the student's name and teacher with every donation.
Talent Show 🕺
The PTO is seeking volunteers to help us on the Talent Show committee. The volunteers on this committee are required to have their volunteer clearances in. The Talent Show will be held on April 5, 2024. Volunteers will help with the planning and execution of the show. No prior experience is necessary. Please email us at HighlandElemPTO@gmail.com if you want to help!
Musical Club Fundraiser 🎵
The Musical Club is having a fundraiser at Chipotle (Carlisle Road Location) from 5-9pm on Tuesday, October 24th. Please come out and support the Musical Club.
Highland Spirit Wear 👕
The Highland Elementary spirit wear store is opening soon, and purchased items will be shipped to the school this fall. More information and a link to the online store will be shared with all Highland families shortly. Please be on the lookout for information to come home with your students!
Stay Connected 📱
To be up to date in the latest happenings at Highland follow us on social media. Join the Facebook group Highland Elementary PTO, Camp Hill, PA and follow us on Instagram @hg_stallions.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out via email to Principal Mrs. Sheraw msheraw@wssd.k12.pa.us or Assistant Principal Mr. Marshall amarshall@wssd.k12.pa.us.
If your student is going to be absent, don't forget to email hgabsent@wssd.k12.pa.us.
Highland Elementary School
Email: HGES-Office@wssd.k12.pa.us
Website: https://www.wssd.k12.pa.us/highland.aspx
Location: 1325 Carlisle Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011, USA
Phone: (717) 901-9860
Facebook: Highland Elementary PTO, Camp Hill, PA
Twitter: @hg_stallions
Instagram: @hg_stallions