High Lakes News
March 2016
Note from our Principal
It is with great pleasure that I announce that Linda Burley, currently Vice Principal, will become the next principal at High Lakes Elementary School! She will begin her new post on July 1, 2016.
I have been at High Lakes for fourteen years and this school is family to me. I don’t take lightly recommending a person that I believe will carry on the reputation of excellence that High Lakes is known for. Due to her exceptional commitment to education, excellent problem solving skills, her outstanding knowledge of leadership, and the support she has already earned from the staff, I whole-hardheartedly support the decision to make Linda Burley the next principal at High Lakes. I can retire knowing my family is in good hands. I hope you will join me in congratulating Linda on her well-deserved promotion.
It is hard to believe, but Spring Break is around the corner. If you are traveling, please be safe and we will see you back here on the 28th of March.
Warmly,
Susan Heberlein
Principal
Middle School Parent Information Dates!
Pacific Crest Middle School April 12th 6:00 PM
High Desert Middle School April 21st 6:00 PM
Pilot Butte Middle School March 17th 6:00 PM
Kindergarten Orientation
If you will have a kindergarten student coming to High Lakes next year please join us for one of our orientations:
March 17th 9:30 AM
April 7th 1:30 PM
We look forward to meeting you and your kinder!
FAN News
* Big Brothers Big Sisters
* Parenting classes
* Free Tax Preparation
Please contact Heidi Odman, at 541-355-171
Bend Park & Recreation
For information: bendparksandrec.org or call 541-389-7275
Naglieri Testing
This year, all elementary schools in Bend-La Pine will be using the Naglieri Non-Verbal Ability Test (NNAT) to screen students for possible identification for intellectual giftedness. The NNAT is a measure of nonverbal reasoning and problem solving, independent of educational curricula and cultural and/or language background. All second graders will take this 30-minute test, as well as students in grades 3-5 who are new to the district and have not taken a similar test.
If you are a parent of a student in grades K-1 who is demonstrating signs of intellectual giftedness, please consult with your child’s teacher. We will also administer this test to younger students who are strong candidates for identification as Talented and Gifted.
Email: highlakes.attendance@bend.k12.or.us
Website: http://www.bend.k12.or.us/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectionid=88
Location: 2500 NW High Lakes Loop, Bend, OR, 97703
Phone: 541-355-1700
Calendar Items
March 9
Camp Tamarack Parent Meeting 5:00 PM
March 10
Site Council Meeting 4:00 PM
March 21 - 25
Spring Break - No School
April 5
Learn To Earn 8:30 - 8:50 AM