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Posted Date: 11/14/25 (2:54 PM)
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Highlands Headlines

November 14, 2025
Mission Lead

Huskies LEAD the way! EVERYDAY!

Hello Husky Families,

As we approach our final week before Thanksgiving break, we want to thank you for your continued support in helping our students stay focused and successful. This is an important time for learning, and we encourage all students to keep their eyes on the prize—academics and growth.

Please help us by ensuring that students do not bring toys or other distracting items to school. These can take away from valuable instructional time and preparation. Looking ahead, testing will begin the week we return from Thanksgiving break, starting December 1. We appreciate your partnership in making sure students are ready and focused as we finish this semester strong.

Ask Students About Their Goals!
Every student has been working on setting academic and personal goals in their Leadership Notebook. These goals are designed to help them stay motivated and take ownership of their learning. As we prepare for PM2 assessments, we encourage you to ask your child:
What academic goals have you set for yourself?
What do you want to achieve on PM2?
What other personal goals are you working toward this year?

Your interest and encouragement make a big difference in helping students stay committed to their goals!

Have a Great Day!
Jodi Gonzalez and Robert Adamowicz
Proud Principal and Assistant Principal of Highlands Elementary
 

Upcoming Events - Save the Dates!


  • November 18 - American Education Week
  • November 18 - Teach In
  • November 21 - PTA Oviedo Bowling Spirit Night
  • November 24 - Thanksgiving Break (NO SCHOOL ALL WEEK)
  • December 3 - Jeremiah's Spirit Night
  • December 4-5 - 5th Grade Mud Walk
  • December 6 - Chorus @ Casselberry Tree Lighting
  • December 15 - 4th Grade Holiday Show
  • December 15 - PTA Holiday Shop
  • December 16 - 1PM Early Release Day
  • December 17 - 1PM Early Release Day
  • December 18 - 1PM Early Release Day
  • December 19 - Teacher Work Day
  • December 22 - January 5 - NO SCHOOL
  • January 6 - TUESDAY Classes Resume
mark your calendars
 
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Meal Benefits & Title I

We Need Your Help!

Husky Families - This year we were gifted the opportunity to be a Title I school again. The extra funding has helped us have three additional employees supporting our students (Math Instructional Coach + Reading Interventionist + 1 Instructional Paraprofessionals), additional supplies for our classrooms, professional development for our teachers, and programs for our students.

It only takes 10 minutes to complete the application. Even if you do not purchase lunch, 10 minutes to possibly qualify for a free or reduced lunch also helps our school qualify for additional funding!!!

We appreciate you taking the time to fill out the 10 minute application -- your support is a HUGE HELP!!!
Apply Here
 

Testing Schedule PM2 (December)

testing
 

Upcoming Service Projects!

Every grade level throughout the year is responsible for a month long service project to benefit our school and community! See the two upcoming projects below. We are currently collecting for our food drive through November 30th. Our Toy Drive starts on December 1st and runs until December 15th.
Food Drive
Toy Drive
 

Clinic Donations Needed!

Our school clinic is currently in need of donations. We are requesting new underwear in all sizes for boys and girls, as well as any donations new or gently used pants and shorts in all sizes for both boys and girls. Your support will help ensure that we can provide for students in need. Thank you for your generosity!
clinic donation
 
Lunch
Lunch
 

SCPS Middle & High School Magnet Application Period

The on-time application period for Middle and High School Magnet Programs as well as for High School Programs of Emphasis for the 2026-2027 school year begins on Oct 1 and ends on December 1. If you are interested in unique theme-based magnet programs for your middle or high school student learn more about our programs and to apply today at www.scps.us/sapa
SCPS Middle & High Magnet Application Period
 

Order your Yearbook Today!

We’re excited to announce that yearbooks for the 2025 school year are now on sale — and it’s the perfect time to buy! Take advantage of our early bird discount and purchase your child’s yearbook for just $20. This special price is available until December 21. After that date, prices will increase, so don’t miss out! Yearbooks are a wonderful way for students to remember their school year, friendships, and special moments. Secure your copy early and save!

Early Bird Deadline: December 21
Discounted Price: $20
Order Now: https://www.buytheyearbook.com/en/ use school code: 387488

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to helping your child make lasting memories this school year!
Yearbook
 
Lunch
Lunch
 

PTA Corner - Updates from Highlands PTA!

PTA Updates!

Thank you to all that attended our Cici's Spirit Night! Our next spirit night coming up will be a glowtastic time at the Oviedo Bowling center on Friday November 21st. We are looking to also treat our teachers and staff this season please consider donating to the PTA Treat Cart by the QR code below or using this LINK.
bowling
treat cart
 

AR Upcoming Celebrations

We are currently working on reaching the 4000pt goal....

4000 pts - Sno Cones
4500 pts - Crazy Hair Day
5000 pts - WIG Watch Party

*In order for students to participate in the WIG Watch Party they must contribute by Reading and taking AR tests. Students who do not participate will not be able to attend.

Keep Reading and taking AR tests to continue earning rewards!!!!
AR Tracking Board
 
Red Apple Dining

Check out Red Apple Dining Menus

Click HERE to see the menu!

Introducing: Mealviewer
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, Red Apple Dining is improving our guests’ dining experiences with MealViewer, a brand new menu-viewing application available on both Mobile & Desktop. 
Other Mealviewer Perks include:
  • View Breakfast, Lunch, and A La Carte Menus All-in-One
  • New Tools like the Nutrition Calculator and Interactive Menu Items
  • Create a Profile to Set your School and / or Track Allergies
Mealviewer - Highlands Menus
Apply for Meal Benefits Here
 

PBIS Expectations

Highlands is a Positive Behavior Interventions and Support School (PBIS)!

We expect all students to follow our LEAD expectations so we can keep our school a happy and safe place for all students.

We appreciate family support as we utilize the 7 Habits in connection with our PBIS initiatives!

ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT OUR STAR STUDENT TABLES IN THE CAFETERIA!!

ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT LEADERSHIP CARDS AND OUR HUSKY HUB!
LEAD expectations
Husky Hub photo
 

Husky Gear Now Available!

Excited for the new school year and ready for an out-of-this-world new addition to your school wardrobe! Our Atticus School Store is now OPEN. Don't worry parents it isn't just for students we have t-shirts, short sleeve, long sleeve, hoodies and athletic dry-fit all available! Act now and order before 7/28 to pick up on Meet the Teacher. All other others will be delivered to students homeroom teacher when they are delivered. Click below to get directly to the store!
school store
Atticus School Store
 

Every Minute Counts!

attendance matters
Did you know that children can suffer academically if they miss 10% of the school year? If a student misses 2 days a month, that is equivalent to 20 days a year (30 hours of math a year and 60 hours of reading/writing a year). Those days can add up before you know it. We know there will be days when your child will miss school, especially when they are sick. Let’s work together to make sure that students are at school on time every day!

Parents and families are essential partners in promoting good attendance because they have the bottom-line responsibility for making sure their children get to school every day. Just as parents should focus on how their children are performing academically, they have a responsibility to set expectations for good attendance and to monitor their children’s absences, so that missed days don’t add up to academic trouble.

Remember students may arrive on campus at 8:05 AM for breakfast and the bell rings at 8:35AM.

Attendance Numbers by Month:
August – 287 absences / 187 tardies
September - 523 absences / 312 tardies
October - 643 absences / 526 tardies

#YouMissSchoolYouMissOut
 
Dividend Icon

CALLING ALL DIVIDENDS!!

Are you interested in being a Volunteer for our school? Interested in chaperoning your child's field trip? Want to participate in Teach-in? How about helping out in the classroom? Now is the time to sign-up to be a Dividend!

Click HERE to apply.
 

Highland's Elementary Amazon Wishlist

Amazon Wishlist
We appreciate any support as we begin the new school year. We can use extra goodies for our PBIS incentives. We also like to surprise our teachers and stock the fridge/teacher's lounge with sodas and coffees here and there.

We appreciate any and all support!

 
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Thank You Community Sponsors!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

THANK YOU to the following business partners for donating to Highlands Elementary!

  • Voyage Retirement Solutions - Welcome back Breakfast for our teachers & staff and PBIS prize donations (most recently Bike Donation)
  • Core Financial Services - Prizes to support our new AR program!
  • Action Church - Donated a LOT of food for our Food pantry & Volunteering
  • Papa Johns Pizza Longwood- Donating Pizza monthly for our Pizza with the Principal event!
  • Jeremiah's Italian Ice Casselberry- Hosting Monthly Spirit Night the first Wednesday of every month to help support both our school and PTA.
 
Principal:
Jodi Gonzalez (Farbstein)

Assistant Principal:
Robert Adamowicz

Highlands Elementary
1600 Shepard Road
Winter Springs, FL 32708
407-746-6650
Highlands Elementary with Husky LOGO