5TH GRADE CAMP

Dear 5^th Grade Parents,

This is the first time ever that we planned to send two grades of students to Camp Orkila and everyone’s support and fundraising was phenomenal.  

Sadly, things have changed in our world with Covid19.  Camp Orkila informed us that they will not be able to reschedule camp for our 5th grade students or any other group that missed camp during the closures.  

We know this is very disappointing and will be hard for students to learn about this news.  Please let your teachers know how they can support your child. 

With this information, we will need to follow the district guidelines for refunds.  Funds paid directly by families for tuition will be reimbursed to each individual family.  Below is the process for getting your refund.

1.     Office Manager will process necessary paperwork
2.     District will receive request for refund and process refund
3.     Refund will be mailed to your home 

*This process normally takes approximately three weeks. However, since all of our staff are working from their home and three schools are asking the district to start the refund process, it is expected that this process will take longer. 

If you would prefer to transfer the funds to your child’s school lunch account, please email jackie.sullivan@shorelineschools.org.

The funds raised by families and students via fundraising efforts this year cannot be returned to donors or the family it was raised for.  Per school district direction, these funds will remain in Highland Terrace’s ASB account.

Again, we are thinking of you all and understand how disappointing this is.  

Thinking of you all,

Lara Drew

Principal  | Highland Terrace

lara.drew@shorelineschools.org 

YOU’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR IT… ORCA WEAR IS READY TO ORDER!

NEW gear this year with our NEW logo! Forms have been sent home with your child, extras are available in the office, and the form has been attached electronically at the end of this Orca Spout Out.  All forms and payments are due by Friday 3/13.  If you have a kindergarten student, the PTA is buying your student's first HT t-shirt.  Fill out the form with your child's size and write Kindergarten in the payment section.  Please fill out a separate form and include payment for any additional Orca Wear for yourself or other children.  Note: PTA will be purchasing t-shirts only for kindergartners - parents will need to pay for any additional items such as sweatshirts.  If you need assistance purchasing Orca Wear, please contact the PTA treasurer at htptatreasurer@gmail.com.

2019-20 YEARBOOOK ORDERS

Your child was sent home with a yearbook order form last week! Yearbooks are only $15.00 and the order deadline is March 20.

Make checks payable to: Dorian Studio.  This year, you have the option to order yearbooks online with a credit card!

Order Online     https://commpe.pictavo.com/     

Click Find Your School and continue the steps.

Hi Highland Terrace Staff and Community,

Below is the district updated guidance regarding field trips, staff work travel and volunteers. This is also added to the district FAQ page - https://www.shorelineschools.org/Page/7078.

Are field trips canceled?

All field trips to non-Shoreline Public Schools facilities located in King and Snohomish Counties are canceled until at least March 20, 2020. Field trips to locations outside of King and Snohomish Counties will be considered on a case-by-case basis. This decision is based on recommendations from Public Health-Seattle & King County. At a minimum, we will be reassessing this restriction each Friday and will provide an update if it is extended or lifted.

Our school team is working on what this means for the field trip we have during this time.  We will be in touch with families as soon as possible with information about rescheduling, canceling, and potential reimbursement.    

Is staff out-of-district travel restricted?

In response to the current situation, all out-of-district work-related travel for all staff is canceled through March 20, 2020. At a minimum, we will be reassessing this restriction each Friday and will provide an update if it is extended or lifted.

Are volunteers able to continue working in schools?

We absolutely love our volunteers! However, in an effort to limit the number of people coming in and out of our buildings, we are suspending volunteering in our schools until at least March 20, 2020. This restriction includes any non-staff member volunteering in our schools and/or programs (i.e. parent/guardian, community member). At a minimum, we will be reassessing this restriction each Friday and will provide an update if it is extended or lifted.  

6th Grade Camp Orkila T-Shirt Orders

Camp Orkila T-Shirt Orders

What School Supplies Will You Need in the 2019-2020 School Year?

2019-2020 School Supply List

From Left to Right: Ms. Julie Fetveit - 1st Grade Teacher, Ms. Kristie Timss - PTA Volunteer, Mrs. Lara Drew - Principal, Mr. Andre Lucerno - PTA Volunteer

 Announcing the 2019 Golden Apple and Golden Acorn Recipients for Highland Terrace Elementary School!

Educators of the Year:

The Golden Apple/Outstanding Educator award recognizes a teacher, assistant, custodian, bus driver or administrator who has contributed their time and talents to providing educational opportunities for students beyond the normal scope of their jobs.

This year the teachers receiving this honor are:

• Mrs. Julie Fetveit - First Grade;
• Mrs. Lara Drew - Principal
• Mr. Todd Ostrander - Night Custodian (not pictured).

Volunteers of the Year:

The Golden Acorn/Outstanding Volunteer award recognizes a volunteer who has contributed to our children and the community in an exceptional way. A Golden Acorn Award is very special and is given for continued and dedicated service.

This year the volunteers receiving this honor are:

• Ms. Kristie Timss 
• Mr. Andre Lucero.

Congratulations!!!

Introducing the New Highland Terrace Elementary Dean:  We are excited to announce Wayne Hoskins has accepted the Highland Terrace Dean position.  Mr. Hoskins, is currently one of our sixth grade teachers.  Mr. Hoskins brings to our community a range of experiences with working with diverse students and families.  He has a passion for creating inclusive environments, supporting students through a positive behavior approach, and developing students as leaders across grade levels.  We are very excited to have Mr. Hoskins expand his work with students, families, and staff across our community.  

Mr. Hoskins will remain teaching 6th grade until we are able to find a replacement for his  teaching position. We extend our congratulations to Wayne and welcome him into this new role.