Thumbs up to another exciting week. Shout out to Ashley and Shawna for helping this kiddo deal with a little metal in the thumb. This one really tugged at the heart-strings!
Appreciation: This past week was national classified employee appreciation week. Our typical Highland tradition has always been to combine classified and licensed employees into one week for “All Staff Appreciation” which we celebrate in May. I just wanted to provide a note to let you know we didn’t forget you and your Highland-style appreciation is coming in May. Thanks for all you do for our kids.
Dear Highland Staff,
As our 2-3 classes finish the People of the Longhouse Storyline, we would like to invite you to watch Dawnland at time that fits your schedule. With Shawna’s help, we have purchased a one year license for the school. This film gives us a glimpse into the Wabanaki Nation’s work around the foster care system and restoration of culture. Please keep the link and password within the Highland staff.
Gratefully,
Anna, Cam, Marieka, Marina, Misha & J.J.
Film site: https://vimeo.com/496979751
Password: four.green.pear
More information:
 | DAWNLAND – A Documentary about Cultural Survival and Stolen Children – Now Available for PurchaseEmmy® winning documentary film on stolen children and cultural survival. Going behind the scenes of the Maine-Wabanaki truth and reconciliation commission.dawnland.org |
The latest from Tami on Quarantine recommendations – They do not apply to individuals arriving to Oregon from other states or countries or Oregon residents returning from other states or countries if:
- They have received both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine (or one dose of a single-dose vaccine if it becomes available),
- AND
- It has been at least 14 days since their final dose of COVID-19 vaccine,
- AND
- They have no COVID-19 symptoms.
Individuals should still monitor themselves for COVID-19 symptoms during the 14 days after travel and, if symptoms develop, they should self-isolate and seek testing
Next week:
- 3/8 Monday: Kindergarten EBISS – 2:45-3:30 Room 13
- 3/9 Tuesday: 1st Grade EBISS – 2:45-3:30 Room 13
- 3/11 Thursday: Staff Meeting – 2:45-3:30 Webex
Next, next week:
- 3/16 Tuesday: 2/3 EBISS – 2:45-3:30 Room 13
- 3/18 Thursday: 4/5 EBISS – 2:45-3:30 Room 13
Picture Days:
- Thursday, April 29th – K, 1 & 4/5 (cohort A)
- Friday, April 30th – 2/3, 4/5 (cohort B)
Safety Team; Next meeting is Thursday 4/1 at 2:45 (In person, room 13); Safety Team Notes – Please input any safety concerns or questions on this document for the team to consider.
Lexia/Dreambox – I am really sorry about the Lexia fails this week – I promise I am not sabotaging it to keep the ice cream for myself. If Lexia acts up again, then instruct your kids to switch to Dreambox – don’t waste time trying to troubleshoot something that impacts so many kids at once. Even with those blips in our usage this week, I still think we are on track for the goal. Your kids could also submit a formal protest and get a small extension to our goal too…(=
SEL Menus We have 10 SEL menus for you to choose from!
Highland Piper Newscast has begun! I will record the newscast on Thursdays or Fridays and have it sent out to you by Friday afternoon. Please watch and/or send out the newscast on Monday morning! Thank you!