Recycling contests begin next month. Please start collecting now! Winning classrooms will get prizes at the end of each month. This is a great way to keep things out of the landfills and help our school to earn money.
October- juice pouches and applesauce pouches
November- Best Choice labels and Taki packages
December and January- juice pouches and applesauce pouches
February- dental items (used toothbrushes, empty toothpaste tubes and packages from new ones)
March- plastic lids and caps
April- tap tops, aluminum cans
October- juice pouches and applesauce pouches
November- Best Choice labels and Taki packages
December and January- juice pouches and applesauce pouches
February- dental items (used toothbrushes, empty toothpaste tubes and packages from new ones)
March- plastic lids and caps
April- tap tops, aluminum cans

Mrs. Sands's third graders became engineers today. They formed teams to create the tallest freestanding structure using only marshmallows and spaghetti noodles. The winning structure was over 17 inches!




Congratulations to our third and fourth grade November VIPs!

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Ms. DeBlock's third graders enjoyed their candy corn stacking challenge in our new STEM room today.




Our textile drive is going on now! Help us compete against schools across the country by cleaning out those closets. Clothing, accessories, bedding, curtains and tableware are all accepted. The contest ends on Nov. 30.

Fifth grade IMSA students are working together to design and model a filtration system to make potable water out of ocean water.



Congratulations to our November Sportsmanship Award winners!

In science, Mrs. Plebanek's fourth graders began their erosion experiment using sugar cubes. They simulated a rock rolling down the hill by shaking a sugar cube inside a small container. It was a lot of LOUD fun!





It sure was slimy in Mrs. Brown's fourth grade class today!






Mrs. Alexander's fourth graders had a hands-on experience learning about the digestive system.






Congratulations to our fifth grade October VIPs!

Enjoy a treat and help our school!

Aramark, our Food Services vendor, has launched the Student ViewPOINT Survey — a quick, easy way for parents to share feedback on their child’s school dining experience. Your input helps us improve meals and better meet student needs. The survey takes less than 2 minutes and is open through the end of October. Take it anytime, anywhere using the links below! We appreciate your continued support.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/13c2062242cd4e4889ac5fe3d308e932
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/13c2062242cd4e4889ac5fe3d308e932

Dear Highland Primary, Grantfork Elementary, and Highland Elementary Families,
This is a reminder that Power PTC will close Friday, October 24, at 11:00 PM. Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 30, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Friday, October 31, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
If assistance is needed to schedule a conference, please contact the appropriate building office.
Thank you,
Highland CUSD #5

The students aren't the only ones enjoying the new GaGa Ball pits!



Congratulations to our fourth grade October VIPs!

We had so much fun on our new playground!








Last post about Spirit Week!







More Spirit Week pictures...




