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Notes from the Principal
From Peter Hodne
DINNER & DISCUSSION RSVP
Our first Dinner & Discussion of the school year will be on Tuesday, October 13,from 6:30-8:00. Please RSVP to Peter Hodne at [email protected] by Friday, October 9 with the names of adults and children attending.
This year we have planned two Dinner & Discussion evenings at Highlands. The dates are: Tuesday, October 13 and Tuesday, April 12.
The first Dinner & Discussion is coming up soon. The format for the Dinner & Discussions will remain the same as in the past. They begin at 6:30 and end at 8:00. Dinner & Discussions are for all families at Highlands. There will be a potluck dinner followed by a session for adults and a session for kids.
An important part of the evening has been the wonderful food that people brought from different cultures. We invite you to bring food to share at the Dinner & Discussion on October 13. We will begin the evening with a potluck dinner for kids and adults.
After dinner we will have a session for adults and a session for kids. The adult session will focus race and culture and how it relates to schools. Blanca Diaz de Leon, who is a cultural liaison for the Edina Public Schools, will share her experiences with schools in Mexico and schools in the United States. We will use a World Cafe model to help us with our discussion that will follow. The session for kids will also focus on race & culture.
These Dinner & Discussions are designed to help us build understanding and to strengthen our community. I hope you are planning to attend.
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Highlands/District Communications
Vision and Hearing Screening
Each year Highlands administers hearing and vision screening to all Highlands students.
The screenings will be on Wednesday, September 30 and October 1, 2015. Kindergarteners, 1st grade, and 2nd Graders are screened for Hearing and 1st, 3rd, and 5th Graders are screened for Vision. If you have a child that is not in these parameters, but you would like to have your child screened on these days, please contact Heidi Youngdahl at [email protected]. To accomplish this in a timely and organized fashion, we've relied on PTO volunteers the help usher the students through the process and assist with the screenings. We are in great need of volunteers to make it happen!
We need 16 volunteers to help out throughout those 2 days. Please consider giving your time.
Thank you very much!
Heidi Youngdahl, HSA, and Tracey Hickey, LSN
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,2015
SOUTHVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
7-9 PM FREE!
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Edina PCN Presents:
Catching Up with
High Tech Kids
Technology is a big part of our kids' world! Tablets, smartphones, Twitter,
Instagram, Snapchat, Vine, Minecraft...Keeping up can be challenging, but
a positive and well informed approach can have a huge impact on your
child's future and habits. Learn how to help your kids develop a balanced
and healthy use of technology.
* Understand the significant role you play in helping your child be
responsible and safe in today's high-tech world
* Numerous ideas and free resources will be shared
Dave Eisenmann, M.A. Ed., Director of Instructional Technology & Media
Services at Minnetonka Public Schools, has been educating students, staff, parents and the greater community about technology and safety issues for the past eight years. He has presented at numerous local and national conferences to well over 50,000 middle and high school students.
CEU credits available for $20
Edina Parent Communication Network, created in 1998 with a goal to support parents and educators
to build stronger families and a stronger community.
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PTO Information
NEW TO HIGHLANDS? - JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST NEXT FRIDAY
Friday, October 2, 8 - 9am
Highlands Cafeteria
Both Kindergarten families AND families with new students in higher grades are invited to the Highlands New Family Breakfast. Meet other new families, our Principal and members of the PTO. A casual breakfast including muffins, bagel bites, peanut-free donut holes, fruit, coffee, milk and juice will be served.
RSVP to Jane in the school office by September 28. [email protected] or 952.8484503.
PTO 2015 - 2016 BUDGET
The PTO has set the goal of raising $85,000 this year. This money covers teacher training, classroom supplies, scholarships, classroom activities and celebrations and more. Our primary fundraisers are PTO Fees, Great Gathering and Carnival.
HEARING & VISION TESTING - NEED 22 MORE VOLUNTEERS
September 30 and October 1
It is time for the annual Hearing and Vision Screening Tests. The children at Highlands will have their eyes and ears checked during this two-day period. If we do not get enough volunteers, the screen tests may be canceled. Shifts are 9:15 - Noon and 12:30 to 3:45. Sign up today!
IT IS TIME FOR THE GREAT GATHERING!
Friday November 6th, 7 - 11pm
Edina Country Club
This is the biggest fundraising event of the whole year. Last year, we raised $30,000 to support the library, sending kids to camps, and teacher training. Visit the PTO website for all of the details.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW
DONATIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE AUCTION
We need lots of donations to make this year's auction a success. Some ideas include: kids activities, getaways (travel/hotel), spa or salon, technology items, services, event tickets, golf etc. Please no memorabilia, used items, jewelry or apparel. Visit the PTO website to complete a donation form.
HOST A SMALL GATHERING
Small Gatherings are a great way to build new friendships and make connections within the Highlands' community. Each gathering is a scheduled social activity for a limited number of individuals to attend. Participants buy a spot to attend the event, and all proceeds go to Highlands. We encourage hosts to choose a favorite hobby or activity to share with others. Here is a list of ideas.
CASH
You can keep it simple and make a cash donation at the PTO website. Cash donations support our wine and spirits games as well as our auction. Any funds not needed for the event will go directly into the classroom.
WINE & SPIRITS
Back by popular demand - our wine and spirits games! We need donations to make these games happen. Bottles of wine and spirits can be dropped at Libby Engelsma's (4114 Morningside Rd) or Mari Melin's (5404 Chantrey Rd.) Please no beer.
Thank you for your generous support of our school!
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Mon. Sept 28
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Running Club 3rd-5th
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8:30-9:10
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Field
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Day 5
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Community Ed-Piano Lessons
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4:00-7:00
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Room 5
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Advanced Academics Curriculum Night
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6:00-7:00
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Media Center
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Tues, Sept. 29
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Running Club 1st & 2nd
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8:30-9:10
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Field
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Day 1
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Community Ed- Highlans Choir
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8:25-9:10
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Room 10
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Early Release
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Community Ed-duper Messy Art
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1:55-3:55
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Room 28
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Community Ed-Drama Kids
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1:55-3:55
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Room 10/11
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Kindergarten Curriculum Night
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7:00-9:00
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Kindergarten rooms
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Wed. Sept. 30
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Running Club 3rd-5th
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8:30-9:10
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Field
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Day 2
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Hearing Screening Grades K-2
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All day
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Gym
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Community Ed- Chess Club
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3:55-5:00
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Room 32
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Thur. Oct. 1
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Running Club 1st & 2nd
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8:30-9:10
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Field
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Day 3
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Vision Screening Grades 1,3,5
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All day
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gym
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Community Ed- Young Rembrandt
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3:55-4:55
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Room 28
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Community Ed-Piano Lessons
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4:00-7:00
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Room 5
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Fri. Oct. 2
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New Family Breakfast
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8:00-9:00
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Cafeteria
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Day 4
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Author Visit 4th Grade Discovery
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3:00-3:45
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Media Center
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Field Trips
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Thurs. Oct. 1
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Molitor/Sponheim
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Stages Theater
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9:25-12:30
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Trivia Corner
In the early days of the telephone, operators would pick up a call and use the phrase, "Well, are you there?". It wasn't until 1895 that someone suggested answering the phone with the phrase "number please?"
The word "lethologica" describes the state of not being able to remember the word you want.
Stressed is Desserts spelled backwards.
On this day in 1965
Willie Mays, at the age of 34, became the oldest man to hit 50 home runs in a single season. He had also set the record for the youngest to hit 50 ten years earlier.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Nelson Mandela
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Media Message from
Lisa Dooley
Big things are always happening in the media center and this month we have a service project going with BooksforAfrica.com. Check it out!
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BOX TOPS
Please help Highlands reach its goal of raising $2,000 this year by clipping Box Tops. You can find Box Tops on many of the products you know and use everyday. They really add up!! Go to www.boxtops4education.com to learn more and sign up to get coupons, free sample offers, Bonus Box Top offers and detailed school earning information. Send box tops in anytime...they do expire! Fill up a collection sheet or just send them in a baggie. Thanks so much for your help!
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The Kindergarten Parent Information evening is Tuesday, September 29th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. This is an opportunity for parents to hear their child's teacher discuss the plans for the year.
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What does the Edina
Resource Center do?
We are a free and confidential
service that connects families and individuals to community information
and resources.
Who does the Edina Resource
Center serve?
Anyone who lives, works, or goes
to school in Edina.
How do I contact the Edina Resource
Center for assistance?
Give us a call or send us an email.
Phone: 952-848-3936
Email:
[email protected]
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Website:
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Update your
health and contact information
online!
Look for the new Health and
Contact wizard in SchoolView,
providing families with one place
to easily update Health and Contact information online, such as:
- Telephone numbers
- Emergency Contacts
- Primary care providers
- Review health concerns
- Review Immunizations
Supplies can now be paid for through Fee Pay
in your School View account. Supplies can now be paid for through Fee Pay in your School View account. It will provide a one-stop, online location to pay for activities, community education classes, and school lunch. For information on this feature click here.
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