HCS Elementary School Updates

December 2024

The largest Snowman recorded was 122 ft tall.

Challenge: After a good snowy day, go outside and build a snowman. Share with Ms. Tatiana how tall it was.

From the Desk of Mrs. Roseberry

Greetings!

Food Drive

Thanks to all the students and families who were able to donate food items to our food pantry. We collected about 600 items of food and drink. Families are invited to “shop” the food pantry now. We have boxes prepared that have a variety of foods, or you can fill a bag yourself with the items you need. If you need us to send a backpack home with your child, we can do that too. We know that having kids home for the November and December breaks can empty the cupboards.

RICAS and NGSA test scores

A letter was sent home with the RICAS (and NGSA if in 6th grade). We are working to improve our scores as a whole school. During our SIT meetings, we will be addressing ELA, Math and Science testing and how as a community we can raise our scores.

SIT meeting

Thanks to the folks who joined us virtually. The voices of our families are valued. Our next SIT meeting will be January 30th 5 - 6 pm and we will look at our goal of increasing ELA proficiency. A link will be shared closer to the date.

Lower School Meeting

We have started our Lower School Meeting again. This is a tradition that we are happy to have back. This is a community meeting that classes share what they are learning, we celebrate student accomplishments and share pats on the back for acts of kindness.

Art Contest

Share your artistic talent and you could win a prize! See flyer below.

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What we're up to

Food Pantry

Food Pantry - Take what you need!

1B Presentation at Lower School Meeting

1A Presentation at Lower School Meeting

Student of the Month

Congratulations to the Students of the Month for October. The character trait of October was Safety.

What's on the menu?

This month

Click here for full calendar: https://www.highlandercharter.org/for-families/events/calendar/

TIP: Fall seems to be a natural time to think about gratitude, start a gratitude journal and share with your family.

Family Engagement

As we approach the Holiday Season and the end of the year I'm feeling thankful for the Highlander Community. Our community is always ready to help in times of need and ready to celebrate our students successes.

Penny War Challenge was a success and I'm still counting money 😂. I'll share with all a report with how much money with raised and what classes won the challenge.

The first week of December we invite families to join us for Lunch with a ❤️ one. Please check your child class dojo for more details and to RSVP. Please make sure you RSVP lunch room has limited space.

There is still time to help Highlander families during the Holiday Season. This year we have about 75 families requesting help. Feel free to share with your family and friends if they are looking for an opportunity to help.

Helping is easy, here a few way to help:

-If you are interested in helping by donating gift cards, toys or adopting a family please complete the following form I want to help.

-If you are interested in making a monetary donation, you can do do using the following link https://checkout.square.site/merchant/3XYKG3S2Z8DC1/checkout/I3OCGTN7NLOEQTCPHG5DYFMB?src=webqr

-Purchasing gifts from our amazon wish list to be delivered directly to Highlander - https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2L6AGOJ80SR9O

If your family could use some help this Holiday Season please complete the following form A little help please

Wishing you and your family a healthy, peaceful and joyful Holiday Break and a Blessed 2025!

Have a shoutout for a staff, a student or group of students? Please use the following link to share: https://forms.gle/mKG7d5aU2iLoq7Yx5

Link to Community Resources

List of resources for families from different Community Organizations.

Here's how to contact me:

Email: j roseberry@hc.school

Location: 42 Lexington Ave. Providence, RI 020907
Phone: (401) 277-2600

HCS Elementary School Updates

December 2024

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