En españolUpcoming Events
2/20/2012
- School Holiday - schools closed3/26/2012
- Spring Vacation3/27/2012
3/28/2012
3/29/2012
School Announcements
SUPER Stallions Prepare to Soar on TCAP!
This quarter students in grades 3-5 will participate in the annual TCAP assessment
The windows for these assessments are as follows:
3rd Grade reading assessment: February 28th and 29th.
4th & 5th Grade (all assessments): March 5th -15th.
3rd Grade Writing and Math March 12th – 15th
Generally, testing occurs in the morning between 8:30- 12:00, and again in the afternoon from 1:00 – 2:30. Please avoid scheduling doctor’s appointments, etc. during these windows, and especially at these times. In the event your student is absent, we will provide a makeup session. More information about the TCAP program can be found at: http://www.cde.state.co.us/index_parentstudent.htm
Welcome Addition Next Year 6th Grade
We are excited to announce the addition of 6th grade at Highland Park next year!
As the District begins to align systems and review the open enrollment/choice processes, we anticipate detailed information very soon. Please understand that we are very aware of the time sensitivity related to this process.
Everyone is working diligently and we will be releasing information as it becomes available.
As the District begins to align systems and review the open enrollment/choice processes, we anticipate detailed information very soon. Please understand that we are very aware of the time sensitivity related to this process.
Everyone is working diligently and we will be releasing information as it becomes available.
3rd Quarter Important Dates to Remember
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Event
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Location
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Day
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Date
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Time
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NO SCHOOL- Teacher Work Day
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Monday
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1/23/12
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All day
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Beulah Field Trip (5th Grade)
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Beulah, CO
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1/26/12 & 4/4/12
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All day
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PTO meeting
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Media
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Thursday
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2/2/12
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6:00 pm
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DARE Graduation
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Gymnasium
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Thursday
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2/2/12
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6:00 pm
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NO SCHOOL- Holiday
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Monday
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2/20/12
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All day
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3rd Grade TCAP Reading Assessment
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Highland Park
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Tuesday & Wednesday
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2/27/12 & 2/28/12
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8:30-10:00
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3rd, 4th, 5th Grade TCAP Assessments
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Highland Park
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3/5/12- 3/25/12
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various
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End of 3rd Quarter
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Highland Park
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Friday
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3/23/12
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Spring Break
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M-F
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3/26 – 3/30/12
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No School - Parent Teacher Conferences
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Highland Park
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Thursday
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4/12/12
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All day
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Newsletter 3rd Quarter
Science Fair Results
Results of our fabulous studentsthat placed in the Science Fair are the following:
Biology Plants Engineering
Taylor Filler—1st Place Katie Madic—1st Place Quinn Zabukovic—1st Place
Joely Raio—2nd Place Steven Barrera—2nd Place
Physics Health/Medicine Chemistry
Bryson Arnott—1st Place Jocelyn Sanchez—1st Place Isabella Arriaga—1st Place
Aiden Evetts—2nd Place Carson Henderson—2nd Place Barbara Jex—1st Place
Madalyn Bigley—3rd Place Mason Henderson—2nd Place Sean DeHeart—2nd Place
Eva Torres—Honorable Mention Aaliyah Flood—3rd Place
Gavin Grant—Honorable Mention
Stevie Vigil—Honorable Mention
“Girls With Goals Day” Winner
Senator Angela Giron chose Highland Park as the one school in her district that will have the opportunity to participate in the “Girls With Goals Day” 2012. Congratulations to 5th grader Kristyna Arguello for being chosen as our outstanding fifth grade girl! Kristyna will shadow Senator Giron for the morning, have lunch with the Senator, tour the State Capitol, and participate in interactive activities to help her learn how to make her community a better place. In addition, Kristyna will attend a mock session with “bills” the girls will propose themselves.
National Geographic Geography Bee
Highland Park Elementary Annual Geography Bee took place on January 12th 2012. The 4th and 5th grades classes were each represented by one participant. All finalists answered questions composed by the National Geographic Organization. The winner is eligible to enter a regional tournament, pending review of his written exam. Congratulations to all. Thank you to the sponsor, Steve Wright, teachers, and parents for your encouraging students' interest in geography!
Super School News
Congratulations to our Super School News Anchors. Some 5th grade students will be developing a two minute public service announcement for Highland Park. This will be available for viewing in April.
The two anchors met Stacia Naquin anchor of KKTV 11News This Morning and 11News at Noon. She previously served as Morning Anchor/Executive Producer in her hometown of Lawton, Oklahoma for four years.
The two anchors met Stacia Naquin anchor of KKTV 11News This Morning and 11News at Noon. She previously served as Morning Anchor/Executive Producer in her hometown of Lawton, Oklahoma for four years.
Red Flag Days
When we have inclement weather, please report to the gymnasium and sit with your class.
Scary Story Contest Winner
Breanne Pinelle was recognized for her creativity and writing skills. She was a winner of the Pueblo City-County Library Scary Story Contest.
Click here to read her story
Click here to read her story
School Day Hours
School Hours
M-Th 8:00-3:10
Friday 8:00-1:35
Phone 549-7560
Students may be on the playground at 7:50
M-Th 8:00-3:10
Friday 8:00-1:35
Phone 549-7560
Students may be on the playground at 7:50
Super Stallion Song
Sung to Yellow Submarine (Beatles)
In the Town we have our school
Highland Park is SUPER cool.
S U P E and R
Have a meaning for who we are
Super Stallions here at Highland Park
Here ar Highland Park
Here at Highland Park (REPEAT)
S for safe can't you tell
We keep our hands and feet to ourselves
We understand that we must hear
All directions in school this year. (CHORUS)
We can learn just what to do
From our teachers they're super too
We are proud of who we are
Super Stallions ahead by far. (CHORUS)
Excellent we do our best
Each and everyone
Show respect to everyone
We treat them all like number one. (CHORUS)
In the Town we have our school
Highland Park is SUPER cool.
S U P E and R
Have a meaning for who we are
Super Stallions here at Highland Park
Here ar Highland Park
Here at Highland Park (REPEAT)
S for safe can't you tell
We keep our hands and feet to ourselves
We understand that we must hear
All directions in school this year. (CHORUS)
We can learn just what to do
From our teachers they're super too
We are proud of who we are
Super Stallions ahead by far. (CHORUS)
Excellent we do our best
Each and everyone
Show respect to everyone
We treat them all like number one. (CHORUS)
Bully Prevention Ideas
Here is a great website for parents to locate more information about Bully Prevention
http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/bullies.html
Here are more resources for parents.
What to Do If Your Child Bullies Others
modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/232122/File/25_tips_bullied_others.pdf
http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/behavior/bullies.html
Here are more resources for parents.
What to Do If Your Child Is Being Bull
ied
What to Do If Your Child Bullies Others
modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/232122/File/25_tips_bullied_others.pdf
Preschool Playground Equipment
Good News!! (Well, to PK and KDG at least!)...The new playground is OPEN! There are age restrictions that are posted on the new sign that limit the equipment to Preschool and Kindergarten during school hours.