Gilbert Tuhabonye, Austin’s own World-Class Runner/ Founder of the Gazelle Foundation which funds and builds clean water projects in Burundi, Africa.

C.L.A.S.S. Service Event

Wednesday, February 29th at 2:45 PM

As part of our current C.L.A.S.S. focus on the importance of water both locally and globally, Highland Park is proud to host this special event.  All H.P. students and their families are invited to attend.  Mr. Tuhabonye has graciously donated his time to speak on Water for Africa - Helping Ourselves and Others.  Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we consider how our students can help The Gazelle Foundation in their efforts.

Book Fair may be over but don't be sad if you did not have a chance to get that favorite book.  There is still time!  We will be having an online Book Fair now until February 24th.  Simply go to scholastic.com/schoolbookfairs.  The proceeds from the online book fair will still go toward the Highland Park library.

We want to thank everyone who volunteered.  The Book Fair could not have happened without you.  A very special thank you goes out to Ray Calderon.  Thank you, Ray for getting the family night dinner and the breakfast foods for Donuts with Dad.  You are amazing!  Also thanks to all of you who shopped at this year's event! Scotties definitely love to read and the Highland Park library will be better because of it.  Thanks again from Christy Savage, Ellen Ray, Cheryl Mullins, and Stacy Mendelson.

Mrs. Satterwhite is seeking parents with guitar experience to assist with 5th grade Music classes from 7:50-8:40 throughout March.  Let her know if you are capable, available, and interested in helping during 5th grades class guitar lessons for a day, a week, or any length of time.

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Highland Park Fling
March 3rd, 2012
6:30-11pm

In case you haven't heard, HP's totally fun, adult fundraising party is just around the corner. Get your tickets at www.hppta.org!

Sponsorships Still Available!

We have several ways for you to help us pull this off and feel good doing it!

Totally Tubular: Donation of $1,000 and above

Admission to the the Totally Rad Pre-Party from 6:00-6:30pm, Tickets for 6 with Reserved seating,

6 goodie bags, 2 tickets to child care, Listed as Premier Sponsor

Awesome, Dude: Donation of $600 - $999

Admission to Totally Rad Pre-Party from 6:00-6:30, Tickets for 4 with Reserved seating,

special 80's gift for you and your 3 guests. Listed as Premier Sponsor.

Motley Crue: Donation of $250-$599

2 Tickets with 2 reserved Table Seats

No Duh!: Donation of $44 or more

Sponsor an HP teacher or Staff member. Open Seating

HOW DO I SPONSOR?!

1) get a form from, http://hpfling2012.shutterfly.com/, then print out and return in child's back pack.

2) pay online at, http://hppta.org/

Questions? Contact Kerren Campa, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

At long last, here is the link for the special pre-sale offer for Highland Park families and friends to see the dance performance Diavolo! Get your tickets TODAY for the event on February 24, 8:00 pm, Bass Concert Hall. Tickets range from $10 (for students) up to $34 for adult seats. There are adult tickets starting around $19 and all tickets reflect the special HP 15% discount. SPECIAL PACKAGE JUST ADDED:  PURCHASE 2 ADULT TICKETS AND RECEIVE 2 STUDENT TICKETS FREE - GREAT DEAL FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR OR MORE!

Click on the following link and use the password HPSCOTTIES for special savings for Highland Park families and friends! Find Diavolo, select a price level, and then type in the quantity of adult tickets and student tickets you would like to purchase. Add the items to your cart, follow the instructions to check out, and you're done - we'll see you at the show! Simply click the link below, enter the password, and select Diavolo. This special HP link may also be used for the March performance of Chanticleer - thanks TX Performing Arts!

http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/EVExecMacro?linkID=tex-pac&evm=prmo&RSRC=&RDAT=&caller=PR&RSRC=tex-pac&RDAT=HPARK-SCOTTIES-15OFF

password: HPscotties (not case sensitive)

Don’t forget to add pre-paid parking to your ticket order for only $6! For directions and more parking information, click here: http://www.texasperformingarts.org/visit/maps_directions

Other information for performance night: Tentative plans to meet up pre-performance in the cafe on site, 6:30 pm. The cafe serves pizza, paninis, and nice salads. More later and hope to see you at our 2nd Any Given Child Arts Community event.

Not only does Highland Park have an official Green Committee--we are ready to reduce, reuse, recycle AND bring money back to HP! Did you know you can even recycle cosmetics and make money for the school!? The Official, HP Green Team's Recycle Bins are in place and ready to receive things from you and your family! You will find bins down the 4th grade hallway, close to the front office, opposite the wall to the nurse's office. Your classrooms will be getting involved, too, by collecting scotch tape dispensers, glue sticks, glue bottles and crayons being gathered in classrooms. So look around and start bringing in items from home to help our recycling efforts and bring in money for the school. For a full list of items that will be accepted, read more here . . . (see lists below) Questions? Want to help? We need YOU! Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and bring in your items to be recycled today!

Personal care products: lipstick cases, mascara tubes, eye shadow cases, shampoo bottles, conditioner bottles, bronzer cases, foundation packaging, body wash containers, soap tubes, soap dispensers, lotion dispensers, shaving foam tubes (no cans), powder cases, lotion bottles, chap stick tubes, lotion tubes, face soap dispensers, face soap tubes, face lotion bottles, face lotion jars, eyeliner cases, eyeliner pencils, eyeshadow tubes, concealer tubes, concealer sticks, lip liner pencils, hand lotion tubes, hair gel tubes, hair paste jars.

Cell phones: blackberry 8520, blackberry 8900, blackberry 9000, blackberry 9300, blackberry 9530, blackberry 955, blackberry 9650, blackberry 9700, blackberry 9800, htc a 6366 aria, htc a 9192 inspire, htc adr 6400 thunderbolt, htc evo 4g, htc evo 4g shift, htc hd 2, htc hd 7, htc my touch 4g, htc pg 59100 sensation, htc t 8788 surround, motorola mb 810 droid x, motorola xt610 droid pro, nextel i 1, nokia 5800, nokia c 7, nokia e 90, nokia n 86, samsung i 9000, samsung t 959, apple iphone 4 gb, apple iphone 8 gb,apple iphone 16 gb, apple iphone 8 gb 3g, apple iphone 16 gb 3g, apple iphone 8gb 3gs, apple iphone 16 gb 3gs, apple iphone 32 gb 3gs, apple iphone 4 16gb cdma, apple iphone 4 16gb gsm, apple iphone 4 32gb cdma, apple iphone 4 32gb gsm, ink cartridges and laser toner cartridges, Lunchables packages: lunch kit plastic trays, lunch kit plastic lids, lunch kit plastic film, lunch kit outer wrapping.

The Final Mile Celebration is Saturday February 25th, 9am at Tony Burger Stadium.  The training is over for the kids and they all did great!  We will be having a Bagel and Bus celebration in the Highland Park cafeteria Saturday before the final mile and all go to the stadium together.  Breakfast will start at 7:30am.  Please let Coach Deline or Stacy Mendelson know if you will be joining us for the this final mile celebration (a flyer went home with your child).  We need to have RSVPs so we can order enough bagels and seating for the bus.   Only kids will be riding the bus down to the stadium, parents are welcome to follow. Please wear a scottie t-shirt to show your Highland Park pride. If you have any questions, please contact Stacy Mendelson, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , Melissa Hovey, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or Coach Deline.

Check out the registration page at ediesretreat.com or open the attached Camp flier.  Registration page has a visual to go with each camp even though each students creates multiple pieces unique to themselves. Please pass the camp flier on to friends who are looking for a special place for their kids to do art in a small setting.  Edies Retreat is now offering Parties for Adults, Kids and Teens.  Be looking for more information to come and to be posted on my web-site soon.   Artfully yours, Edie (Former HP Art Teacher)

Have you ever wanted a true insight to our school and everything that is going on? Have you ever thought a Principal’s blog is a great idea. Well, Ms. Workman thinks so, too! Please visit http://hpprincipalblog.blogspot.com/ and see what Ms. Workman has to say about what is happening this week at Highland Park!

Each grade and specials area maintains a webpage to communicate information and the latest news about their areas. Links to each Team Wiki Front Page are below, plus links to any important events in the near future!

Kindergarten Wiki
Kinder News

1st Grade Wiki
1st Grade News

2nd Grade Wiki
2nd Grade News

3rd Grade Wiki
3rd Grade News

4th Grade Wiki
4th Grade News

5th Grade Wiki
Check out Wiki for the latest 5th Grade News and assignments!

Art Wiki
Art News

Library Wiki
Book Fair, February 9-15
2011-2012 Bluebonnet Book Tests

Music Wiki
Music News

PE Wiki
Marathon Kids

Spanish Wiki
Spanish News

Future Problem Solvers Wiki
Future Problems Solvers News

Support Services Wiki
Support Services News

Counselor Wiki
It is AISD Counselor appreciation week! Thank Mrs. Land for all she does for HP!!!
Permission Form
Facetime
Scottie Dads
Love and Logic Lunches