Highland View PTO: March Need-to-Knows

Hello Highland View Families!

That meeting was actually a lot of fun.  I'm so excited for all the things we have coming up at our school.  Here's the short version, with just what you need to know:

1)  The Fun Fair is ready to rock and roll!  A couple issues from the past have been addressed, so expect MAXIMUM FUN!  If you're interested in helping out, you can still contact Paula at psibilia5@yahoo.com and she'll find a role for you.  Be sure to check out an assortment of some of the prizes in the display case by the office, or save your tickets to try to win a new bike, a Galaxy tablet, or 32" flat screen TV!

2)  And while you're checking out the prizes in the display case, do a little shopping at the Book Fair going on all week (even during the Fun Fair!)  If you have some time before or after school, you can even (please!) sign up to work the Book Fair register or help clean up the Book Fair when it's over.  Check out your opportunities here.  Points and bonuses from the book fair go towards books for all of our classroom and special subject teachers.  You can also find teachers' specific Wish Lists if you want to help out directly!

3)  After meeting with the Village Manager and Police Chief, the Village will be increasing the number of stop signs at our Ramsey intersections, which should increase visibility and reduce the chance of drivers not stopping due to simply not seeing the signs.

4)  Remember to get your Target Red Card linked to Highland View.  Target sends 1% of all linked sales to the school, and it can really add up.  The funds received just between September and February were enough to cover over half the cost of the all-day buses the 4th graders took to their BizTown event last week!  Use your Red Card and we'll be able to cover the whole thing next year!

5)  Parents-as-Partners--tomorrow--be there!  Greendale School district's annual Parents-as-Partners conference is TOMORROW (3/11).  In addition to learning techniques to help your student organize their homework time, or to better understand the upcoming Badger standardized tests, there'll be opportunities for students (1st grade + ) to engage in story time and fitness activities, and child care for younger kids (potty trained through 5K).  The theme is "Supporting Your Child's Developing Brain" which just seems like a darn good idea.  You can read more, or register here.  See you there!

Thanks so much for being involved in your student's journey through Highland View!

Aleks
President
Highland View PTO