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We hope all of our HE families had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Please remember as you’re decorating for the holidays, old Christmas lights can be dropped off in the office. We will recycle them for you!
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Happy America Recycles Day! Did you know Highland Elementary has an extensive recycling program? Please check the list to see all that we collect. These can be dropped off in the office or sent in with students. Please consider keeping these items out of our landfills and helping Highland Elementary at the same time.
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Visitors from the St. Louis Blues organization are joining our PE classes this week. Jamal Mayers, who spent 10 seasons with the Blues starting in 1993, talked to our afternoon classes today.
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See below for places to compost your pumpkin. Highland School District students will qualify to win a $50 gift card. You may compost it in your own backyard, too!
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Mrs. Alexander’s class learned about how food and nutrients are processed in the intestines.
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Mrs. Plebanek’s class is making music!
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Mrs. Langendorf’s class got to visit a fire truck and listen to a fireman speak as a part of Fire Prevention Week.
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Our fifth graders finished Olympic week with strength and determination!
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The third graders had a lot of fun participating in the Summer Olympics!
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HE Summer Olympics began today with 4th grade!
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HE Summer Olympics began today with 4th grade!
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Only one week left to have your discarded textiles help us win the Battle of the Schools contest. Please help us fill these bin!
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Mrs. Brown’s and Mrs. Minford’s classes are working to save Fred the Worm. By only using paper clips, they have to get him from his boat into the lifesaver. They’re using great teamwork and problem solving skills.
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Mrs.Langham’s classes had a Zoom meeting with Sarah Slade, children’s author. They discussed the process of writing a book.
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Highland Elementary is supporting Danielle Cares for Chairs. This organization recycles bread tags for money. The money is used to purchase wheelchairs and other mobility devices for those who need them. Please send your bread tags to Highland Elementary! There is great information on their website. Check it out!
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Mrs. Alexander’s class modeled the engineering process. The class created the constraints and criteria of the project and got building. Today was test day and everyone saved their egg!
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Mrs. Alexander’s class modeled the engineering process. The class created the constraints and criteria of the project and got building. Today was test day and everyone saved their egg!
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Our textile contest has begun! This 3-day weekend would be a great time to clean out those closets. Please support Highland Elementary by placing your old clothing, curtains and bedding in the bins at the 4-Diamonds. What cannot be reused is recycled into insulation and other materials.
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We’re supporting our alma maters and/or the schools in which our own children attend today!
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We’re supporting our alma maters and/or the schools in which our own children attend today!
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