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Nov 15, 2024

DONATE TO THE TEACHER & STAFF HOLIDAY GIFT FUND TODAY!
'Tis the giving season! There's nobody more deserving than our incredibly hard-working HMS teachers and staff.

If you haven't already, please consider donating to the Teacher and Staff Holiday Gift Fund. The suggested donation of $25 per student ensures every HMS teacher and staff member is gifted by the student community this holiday season. Click here to donate. 

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)

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!
Please visit https://www.highcrestpto.org/afterschoolclubs for all details on clubs and links for registration. More clubs being added soon!

SKYLINE CHILDREN’S THEATER - MOANA JR.
Rehearsals Wednesdays, 3:45-5:45 PM, Feb 26 – May 14 (No class on Mar 26) (11 sessions) at HMS
2 shows – Wednesday, May 21, 2024 (time TBD)
Fee: $370
This coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana and friends as they set sail across the Pacific to save Motunui and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery as they learn to harness the power that lies within. Skyline's Broadway Performers is a no-cut program designed for middle school actors. Performers will be challenged by a professional teaching artist, and level up by learning advanced performance skills. Every actor who participates is assigned a named role and receives a script and rehearsal materials.
CHESS-ED
Thursdays, 3:45-4:45 pm, Jan 9 – Mar 20 (11 weeks) at HMS
EARLY pricing 12/5 - 12/27 - $198; LATE Registration 12/28 to 01/06/2025 - $228
Registration opens: Dec 5, 2024, 10:00 am. 

Each week, students will enjoy an engaging lesson with supervised time to play with classmates. Students will grow their knowledge of the game from basics through opening theory, middle game tactics and end game combinations. Playing chess increases IQ performance, improves memory, uses analytical and critical thinking skills, social skills and more. Open to all students and all playing levels.

ACES DEBATE CLUB
Thursdays, 3:45-4:45 pm (Advanced Debate **only for debaters who have done debate before), Jan 23 – Mar 13 (8 weeks); Fridays, 3:45 – 4:45 pm (Intro to Debate **only for debaters who have not done debate before), Jan 10 – Mar 14 (8 weeks, no club on ‘No School’ days) at HMS
Fee: $280
Registration opens: Dec 5, 2024, 9:00 am. 

Learn research, writing, and oral argumentation. Programs for beginning and experienced debaters, 5th - 8th grade! The program concludes with a 2-hour session to give students an opportunity to demonstrate their new skills in full debates.