February 17, 2012
The Pearl River ELKS today gave each student in the third grade a student dictionary. Students will use them in school and at home.
We thank them for their donation and assure them that they will be used regularly.
Click below to view a photo of Mr. Dudek and Mr. Gomez, the ELK members who presented the dictionaries to the students.
February 14, 2012
Over the next few weeks, there will be a lot of discussions and events that revolve around reading. We will celebrate Rockland Read-In on Wednesday February 22 here at Highview. A note will go home from your child's teacher about this event.
Our Parents As Reading Partners (PARP) program sponsored by the PTA will officially begin with our PARP assembly on Friday, February 24. An informational packet about PARP will be sent home by the PTA that describes their program. PTA parents are coming in to read a book to each class before the program begins.
February 10, 2012
Next Tuesday is Valentine's Day. As you know, Highview Elementary School is following a strict No Food policy. We realize that students will be exchanging Valentine cards and that some include an additional surprise. We encourage you to consider pencils, stickers and other non-food items.
If candy does come into school, students will be allowed to take it home. Please alert your child's teacher if you prefer that your child does not bring candy home.
January 30, 2012
Principal's Reading Challenge Update
We are happy to report that 75% of our students participated in the Principal's Challenge. Students received a certificate and a homework pass on Friday.
School Spirit Day
On Friday February 3 we will celebrate a School Spirit Day by wearing Super Bowl or Nanuet team colors.
Parent Information Night
We will be having a third workshop for parents. The title of this workshop is Helping Your Child with Kid Biz. Please join us on February 8 in the Library Media Center of Miller Elementary School between 6:30-7:00 to discuss this reading software.
January 23, 2012
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Your child has recently had a unit on Internet Safety during library class.The program we are using to teach students about internet safety is Netsmartz.
Their parent site is a great resource and discusses use of cell phones, blogging, gaming, webcams and so on. We have added this site to our Parents section of our website under Links and Resources but have also included it below.
January 11, 2012
The students were treated today to an assembly paid for by the PTA called Bully-Proof II. This programs uses magic, humor, story-telling and lots of audience participation to give students the tools to develop positive character traits, and to teach them to deal with bullies. Students learned three character traits TRUST, CITIZENSHIP, and FAIRNESS.
MealpayPlus
Just a reminder that MealpayPlus allows parents to go online to their account to monitor food choices and meal purchasing decisions.
To review what your child is eating for lunch, click the "View Purchase History" button on the MealpayPlus home page..
We encourage you to review this regularly and discuss with your child making good choices at lunch.
Please also remind your child that they should not be buying items for a friend.
Thank you for your time and efforts.
Phone: 845-627-3460