Hanover Highlands Olympics

Field Day is approaching fast – 16 days out! This year, Mrs. Cervantes is preparing the many fun events to along the Olympic theme, as this year’s summer games will be taking place in England. Today, our preschool class was the first of many to be “torch carrier,” as the torch will be passed on from class to class making its way throughout the halls of Hanover prior to its grand arrival to start the games on May 30th.

This year, each classroom will be picking a country to represent in the games. Hopefully the weather will be beautiful as the kids, staff and volunteers can enjoy this friendly competition outside.  If you happen to have the day free and would like to join and help out, please fill out the form which should be found in the Hanover HiLites and send it into school with your child.

Keep your eyes open for further information as the Games rapidly approach! Thanks!

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Battle of the Books is around the corner!

The fifth and sixth grade students have been reading through a variety of selected texts for this, the Fourth Annual Battle of the Books Championship. Each fifth and sixth grade classroom divided student into teams of 4-6 students. The teams created and submitted teams names. Since January, the teams have been working hard on reading, thinking, and understanding books spanning from Freckle Juice to The Giver.

In just about a month, Mrs. Byrd will hold the inter-classroom competition. During this portion of the Battle of the Books, the teams within each classroom will battle it out for the right to represent their classroom in the championship being held on May 23rd at 12:30 in the gymnasium. This game-show like event, pushes students to read a variety of literature that spans various levels and genres, as the cooperate on a team in order to show they know!

As the dates creep nearer, remind your students to keep reading, thinking and comprehending what we affectionately call, their B.O.B. books! Good luck 5th and 6th graders!

Change for Change

Recently, the staff and students of Hanover Highlands collected, brought forth and donated Change for Change. This program was in conjuction with Old Navy, as donations went towards the Make a Wish Foundation. Believe it or not, all that change that lays around or gets dropped into the cushions of your couches can really add up. Hanover Highlands was ble to collect nearly $140 in change, in just about a week! Good jub Huskies! Your contributions will go towards making a wish come true!

Holiday Food Drive

Starting on November 7th and running through December 13th the Hanover Huskie Club is conducting its annual food drive. Please help support the people in our community by donating nonperishable food items or paper goods to those in need. All goods and materials will support families in our neighborhood inconjunction with Lion’s Club. There will be a box available in the front hallway for drop off of goods or feel free to send them in with your child and they’ll make their way down to the drop off point. Thanks for all of your support!!

Chuck E Cheese Fundraising Night

On Wednesday, November 16th from 5:00 – 9:00 pm, Hanover Highlands PTA is hosting a fundraising night in conjunction with Chuck E. Cheese. 15% of sales (includes food, merchandise and token deals purchased at the register!) will come back to our school and school’s PTA so let all of your friends and family know to stop by the 990 South Barrington location. Each child will receive a reminder sticker on the day of the event. If this sticker is brought into Chuck E. Cheese that night, they can redeem it for 10 tokens FREE to start off their evening with. So, come out and enjoy a night of pizza and fun with your Hanover family!

Halloween Parties!

On Monday, October 31st, the students of Hanover Highalnds will have their traditional Halloween celebration. Hope for good weather! Festivities will begin promptly at 1:00pm.

Similar to last year, the lunch period will be extended to 12:45 PM to allow students the opportunity to go home for lunch and change into their costumes. If a student is not able to go home for lunch, he/she may bring the constume to school and dress here after lunch. A from came home for parent permission to come home. This is needed to be completed and returned to the classroom in order for your child to be allowed out of the building on this day. Students will not be allowed to go home without written permission.

A couple of reminders… Parents, please help your child in making an appropriate choice when it comes to selecting a Halloween costume to wear at  school. Students should wear costumes that allow them to move around easily and do not obstruct their vision. For safety reasons, we are asking that toy swords, toy guns, or any other large, sharp, pointed ojects be left at home. They will be taken away if brought to school. We also ask that students avoid costumes that may be potentially frightening to younger children in the building such as costumes that depict blood and violence. Roller blades must also be left at home. Thank you for considering these items in guiding your child as he/she prepares for our school Halloween celebration. It is our hope that this time set aside is fun without being offensive to any child.

Our Schedule:

1:00 PM grades 1-6 will parade, weather permitting, West on Cypress, South on Valley View, East on Hillcrest and North on Highland and back to school. Kindergarten students from the morning classes are invited to participate in teh parade only if accompanied by parents. AFternoon kindergarten and pre-kindergarten classes will follow their normal entrance time and procedures. Students will participate inn classroom parties after the parade until 2:30PM. Clean up and preparation for dismissal will take place from 2:30 to 3:00 PM. Students will be dismissed from school during the regular dismissal time of 3:00 PM.

We are looking forward to a fun-filled afternoon! Thanks for your assistance in following the school’s Halloween procedures. Also, as a reminder, the PTA will be hosting a Halloween bash on Friday, October 28, from 6-8:00 PM here at Hanover. Students must be accompanied by an adult.

Things you Need to Know!!

Happy Monday everyone! It seems as though Fall as finally arrived. Keep in mind now that the weather is cooler, that each child should make it a point to dress accordingly. Jackets, hats [mittens and gloves soon I imagine] and warmer clothes should be on all students as we don’t want anyone getting sick!

In your Hanover Hilites Oct 14th you may have noticed information about our upcoming  Halloween Bash sponsored by PTA. It will be Friday, October 28th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. There will be fun for everyone with a DJ/Karaoke, fun games and prizes as well as various snacks for sale. Costumes are encouraged, as it is a Halloween Bash! Along the same topic, our school Halloween parties are coming up. Information and parent permssion slips for your child to come home for lunch on Monday, October 31st should be coming home with your child. If not, click and print Halloween Letter 2011-12 or Halloween Letter 2011-12 in Spanish.

It is also that time of year again, if you are looking for some Hanover Highlands spirt wear. Students and staff are encouraged to sport Hanover’s school colors [blue and white] and can also purchase some pretty neat spirt wear. Check ou the Hanover Highlands Brochure Spirit Wear and complete your Hanover Highlands Spirit Wear form to be turned in by November 1st if you’re interested.

Hope everyone has a great week!

Culver’s Night for Hanover Highlands

Come and join us at Culvers on Thursday, October 13th for dinner. Invite your friends and family for a fun evening and a meal you don’t have to cook. BUT, you do get the chance to have a Hanover Highlands staff member bring out your meal and take care of you that evening. A portion of the sales for this evening will go back to the Hanover Highlands school community! The event will begin at 4:00 pm and run through 8:00 pm,  so if you have time during the dinner hour to stop by, we’ll hopefully see you there. The rumor is that Scoopy may be stopping by the school for a quick visit earlier that afternoon and that Mr. Negron, our school principal, will be working at Culvers from 4:00 – 5:00 pm! Enjoy the night!

Parent Teacher Conferences are Around the Corner!

As we work together to team up in order to provide the best support system and educational opportunities for each child, it is important to maintain consistent parent communication. On Thursday, October 6th, we will behaving our parent-student-teacher conferences. Over the next week or so, please look in your child’s backpacks or take home folders for Conference information. The teachers of Hanover look forward to meeting with you in order to set up your child’s goals for the year. 

So, keep your eyes out as there’ll be more information to come!

Homecoming [Curriculum Night] is TONIGHT!

Reminders have gone home and information has been in the Hanover Highlites, so we are hoping to see you at tonight’s Curriculum Night. Come join us from 6 – 7:30 for a presentation from your child’s classroom teachers. This will be an easy way to get a brief overview of the curriculum being utilized in your child’s classroom as well as a quick moment to get to know your child’s teachers.

There will be two different sessions – 6:00 to 6:40 and 6:45 – 7:30; so hopefully one of the times will work for you and your family! Enjoy the evening!!