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Nov 1, 2024

STOCK the TEACHER'S LOUNGE 

We need help to stock the teachers' lounge for our awesome staff! We need a lot more sign-ups this month! Please click here to sign up!

November:  6th Grade House 3 (Flintz, Eakley, Heyde, Facchini)

December:  6th Grade House 4 (Bishop, Resis, Everhart, Flanigan)

LAST CALL FOR MOM'S COMEDY NIGHT OUT on NOV 7!

Join the Highcrest PTO for a mom's night out. It will be an evening of fun and laughter. Light bites and wine/beer will be served.  Date: Thursday, November 7 Schedule: Doors Open at 6:30 pm Show: 7:30 pm-8:45 pm Location:  Woman’s Club of Wilmette | 930 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette Cost: $50 (limited to 100 tickets)  All proceeds will go toward Highcrest Enrichment. Click HERE for tickets to this event.

Help Fund Your Child’s Enrichment: Donate to iGNITE

Please consider donating to  iGNITE. The Highcrest iGNITE program raises funds to pay for enrichment programs such as field trips and school assemblies and contributes to enhancements to our schools directly related to our students such as outdoor learning environments and athletic equipment. These activities and resources are 100% funded by the Highcrest iGNITE fund.  Click HERE to fund your child’s enrichment activities. 

There were multiple enrichment activities in October. In mid/late October our 6th graders went on a field trip to Heller Nature Center where they participated in the Teams Course - made up of a series of thought-provoking puzzles and challenges that can only be solved by working as a cohesive group. (5th graders will be going on their field trip in the spring). On Oct 31, 5th and 6th grade students all partook in enrichment activities. 5th graders had assemblies with Matt Wilhelm, a BMX rider who combines BMX tricks with an anti-bullying program. 6th graders enjoyed the visit from Joey FineRhyme who has a unique approach of merging STEM education with “Raptivism” - original rap music used to educate and inspire environmental action. 

These enrichment activities were only made possible by donations from our families. Thank you to all the families that have donated so far.  If you have not donated yet, please consider donating to iGNITE so that we can maintain our enrichment programs. 

Winter After School Clubs Coming Soon!

The PTO After School Club Registration is coming soon. Skyline Theater  registration information has been released. Information for other clubs TBA. 

SKYLINE CHILDREN’S THEATER 

Skyline Children’s Theater: Moana Jr.

Rehearsal Days: Wednesdays, 3:45-5:45 PM, Feb 19 – May 7 (No class Mar 26 -11 sessions)

Rehearsal meeting locations: 2 classes - HMS Auditorium and Drama Room (Room 123)

Show Day: 2 shows – Wednesday, May 14, 2024, Show Times TBD @ HMS Auditorium

Club fee: $370

Registration open date: Nov 14, 2024, 10:00 am

Registration Link: Link will be posted on https://www.highcrestpto.org/afterschoolclubs.

Broadway Performers  is a no-cut program designed for middle school actors.  Every actor who participates is assigned a named role and receives a script and rehearsal materials. Performers will be challenged by a professional teaching artist, and level up by learning advanced performance skills such as solo vocal technique, sophisticated character development, complex blocking, and challenging musical theatre choreography.  The sessions culminate in a final performance for friends and family. 

Moana Jr. is a thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana and friends Pua and Hei Hei as they set sail across the Pacific to save Motunui and discover the truth about hernheritage.