The #100thDayOfSchool is our #HighlandHighlight. Lots of "100" special activities taking place around school today. Some students dressed up like they were 100 years old, brought in 100 items and some did a 100 "workout". #100DaysSmarter
Celebrating the 100th day of school today! #100thDayOfSchool 💯
Students had a blast today participating in their Special Olympics event. Thanks to all the staff and volunteers to make this a fun experience!
ABSS Kindergarten - Start Strong, Start Here! 🌠 We are committed to providing a foundation that will help our youngest learners build on their futures. Registration opens March 1st and our Fair is March 4th, 9am to Noon at Holly Hill Mall. https://youtu.be/Pu5mx20NMu8
Thank you to First United Methodist Church members who donated money to help go towards the school lunch debt account. We are very thankful to have such wonderful community partners support our school.
We have an AMAZING #SchoolCounselor! Thank you Ms. Williams for all that you do for our students and their families. #NSCW23
5th and 1st grade buddies participated in an activity focused on team building and creativity. Students worked together to make the longest paper chain using only one piece of construction paper. #TeamWork #StudentsHelpingStudents #HighlandHighlight
The sun was shining during recess today at Highland Elementary and these two paused for the perfect photo. We hope it brightens your day! ☀️ #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Today, Friday, February 3, Dr. Bill Allred will be at Highland to talk to students about the Burlington Boys Choir. This group is open to all boys in grades Kindergarten through 5th and holds weekly rehearsals. Dr. Allred (and Mrs. Hydrick) will be in the Music room from 11:00-1:00 and any boys who are interested in learning more about this group can meet with him during their lunchtime. This is just an interest meeting - attendance does not mean your child has been signed up to join.
A group of 4th grade students are using manipulatives during intervention block to explore division with remainders ➗✅ #HighlandHighlight
On Friday, February 3, Dr. Bill Allred will be at Highland to talk to students about the Burlington Boys Choir. This group is open to all boys in grades Kindergarten through 5th and holds weekly rehearsals. Dr. Allred (and Mrs. Hydrick) will be in the Music room from 11:00-1:00 and any boys who are interested in learning more about this group can meet with him during their lunchtime. This is just an interest meeting - attendance does not mean your child has been signed up to join.
Come join us today at Crumbl Cookies in Burlington from 4pm - 7pm to raise money for Highland!!! 15% of sales go back to our school!!
Today's #HighlandHighlight is from our K-2 ACC classroom. Students (and teachers) are enjoying practicing their colors and counting using the parachute. #SmilesAllAround
Reminder: Thursday 1/26 and Friday 1/27 are teacher workdays; there is no school for students. We will see all of our students back on campus on Monday, January 30th.
We hope you’ll join us today at the Burlington Texas Roadhouse from 3pm-9:30pm. Highland receives 10% of purchases. Just put your receipt in the bucket!
Our PTA Winter Spirit Wear Sale is going on now through February 3. Get your long sleeve shirts and hoodies to help you get through the cooler weather!!
Purchase your t-shirts and hoodies here: http://highland-spirit-wear-winter-2023.cheddarup.com
Is a baseball bat a want or a need? ⚾️🤔 This was part of the discussion today in an economics lesson in Kirstin Blalock-Shaw's kindergarten class at Highland Elementary. Students had a lot to say as they sorted the items! #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
A reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 16th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. We will see all students back on Tuesday, January 17th.
Good Evening!
In order to enhance our time in the media center, we will begin using a new schedule for checking out books. Kindergarten through 2nd grade students will check out books during their regularly scheduled library class times on Week A dates. Third through 5th grade students will check out during regularly scheduled library class times on Week B dates. All students in grades K-5 are invited to switch their library books any morning from 7:20-7:50 during Open Circulation times. Please see all Week A and Week B dates on this schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-IAK4TQ3GKUH4c2jmoWV6UErzdsBI4t0E60HWisqGQo/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you!
Save the date! Choose from a variety of sessions to help your child excel in their educational journey. Meet the Superintendent. A light dinner will be provided and childcare is available. More information here: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/abss-family-university
