What a great start! We have had our first Highland Acres "Hawks Highlights" assembly, selected our cross grade level teams, started earning stickers for our school wide goal, and created our team chants. What are teams you might be wondering? Each of our 103 students and all staff are selected for one of four colored teams; red (Wisdom), yellow (Determination), green (Strength), and blue (Leadership). We meet almost every Friday from 8:40-9:00 where we build connections, do activities around our life skill of the month, and have fun together. We look forward to learning together! Check out our school Facebook page for the pictures of each team!

September

2nd - No School - Labor Day

3rd - PTO Meeting - 7:00-8:00 PM in the library

10th - Picture Day

13th - Bike Bus 8:10-8:30 AM - See below for details

23rd - No School - Staff Development

October

1st - PTO Meeting - 7:00-8:00 PM in the library

14th - Parent Teacher Conferences 3:45-7:45

15th - Parent Teacher Conferences 3:45-7:45

17th - No School

18th - No School

24th - Picture Retakes

Our PTO would like to welcome and extend an open invite to attend our monthly meetings which are held in the school library. Here is the agenda for the upcoming meeting this evening:

• budget review
• popcorn Fridays
• volunteer needs for Breakfast with Buddies (October)
• raffle prep (October)

The PTO also coordinates our Highland Acres Hawks' gear ordering. Please see the link if you would like to order any school spirit items.

MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES

Our Mission: "Empower every learner to thrive."

Our Vision: "Together, our strong relationships build inclusive, collaborative, and innovative environments that create agency and inspire a passion for learning, excellence, and discovery."

Our Values: Excellence, Innovation, Inclusion and Leadership.