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Gifts-in-kind: The following items would be very helpful if anyone
has any personal or corporate connections to donate to THS:
Portable stage: For
plays– contact Cris Hannis, ext. 261.
Event Chairs: 300 in
bulk, new – contact Brad McKinnie, ext. 237.
Six (6) - computers –
capable of 1.6GHz
Pentium Dual Core Processor or 2.2GHz AMD Athlon 64 Processor,512MB RAM
(Memory), 80GB or better Hard Drive, DVD-ROM, Video Card, Sound Card,
Network Adapter, No Operating System Required. Contact Mr. Mulvaney
at ext. 252.
DVD/TV –
contact Cris Hannis at ext. 261.
One (1) defibrillator – child
or adult – contact Nurse Karin Brown at ext. 212.
One (1) new or used vehicle in good
operating condition such as a mini-van. Contact Brad McKinnie at ext.
257.
Fifteen
(15) Digital Projectors – contact Kyle Roberts at ext. 217
In-kind
gifts are tax deductible and will be recognized by Cris Hannis in our
Development Office, ext. 261.
Click
and Pledge for the Annual Fund:
The
Annual Fund Campaign is vital to the success of operating The Highlands
School. All of the funds raised go directly to support the annual
operating budget. Specifically, contributions fund financial aid and
scholarships, academic programs, faculty enrichment and athletics. As
tuition does not cover the full cost of educating our students, we must
rely on the support of our families and friends to close the gap. Our
expectation is that each family contributes at least $1,000 and we achieve
100% participation. Our community is the foundation of our existence.
Be part of it and participate.
Contribute today and together we
will attain our goal of $275,000!
Just click below and you can complete
your contribution: http://www.thehighlandsschool.org/ths/forms/fundraising/annualfunddrive.asp
The
Gift Gathering Party for the
Auction will be Saturday, January 26th at the home of Maureen
and Nouhad Saliba. The address is 1223 Travis Circle North in
Irving. Please remember to bring a gift to donate to the Auction (see
details in the Auction Newsletter sent out on Mondays for gift
ideas). Enjoy an evening of wine and hors d’oeuvres with other
THS families. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Program Advertising: The Ad
deadline has been extended to January 31. Room Parents - make sure your child’s class is not left
out. Last year every class was represented in the Auction
program. Don’t have a picture of your class? We have made
it easy; just call Cecilia Arreola at 214-695-0785 to schedule a time to
have your class picture taken. Please contact Connie Borley at
817-481-2288 for more information. Ad contracts are available in the
main office and Auction Office.
If
you are interested in getting some volunteer hours and would like to stuff
the Invitations, we will be
in the Conference Room in Building 5 (Main Building) on Wednesday, January
23rd, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.
“All donations or pledges should be in by
January 31st.”
Re-enrollment
for the 2008-2009 school year is just around the corner. Expect to receive
your re-enrollment packets in late January. February will be
“Re-enrollment Month”. The deadline for Re-enrollment and
Financial Aid is February 29, 2008. Don’t forget to contact the
Admissions Office for sibling applications. Entrance testing for Grades K-4
will be held Saturdays, February 2 and 23, 2008. The Terrae Altae
Scholarship available to our current 8th graders for High School
at The Highlands is February 1, 2008. Please contact the Admissions Office,
x235, for more information.
Our next Open
House is planned for
Sunday, January 27, 2008 with the program beginning at 2:00
p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please share this information with family,
friends and neighbors. Postcards with Open House information are
available in the Admissions Office. If you are interested in baking
for the event, please contact Susan Galier at 469.549.0091 or galier@verizon.net.
SAT College Test
Preparation
Just
a reminder to enroll you student in the Kaplan SAT Prep class. This
is a wonderful tool to build your son/daughter’s SAT score and
prepare them for college admission.
12
sessions focused on score-raising strategies and SAT content
review---including 4 in-class, proctored tests, all books and content
material.
The
class began on January 19th to prepare students for the May 3rd
SAT. The Cost of the class for The Highlands is $599 (retail $999).
How
to register for the SAT classroom course being held at The Highlands School
(Class Code, SADL8021):
·
Call
the Dallas Kaplan Center at 214-265-9895 and tell them you are with
The Highlands
·
Call
or email Holly Holcomb, Pre-College Programs Manager at 214-265-9805
or email at holly.holcomb@kaplan.com
VARSITY BOYS
BASKETBALL:
VARSITY GIRLS
BASKETBALL:
DPL BOYS
BASKETBALL:
White
(6th D2):
Sat.
Jan. 26th 12:00p
v.
St. Luke @ Holy Family
Navy
(7th/8th D3):
Sun.
Jan 27th 2:00p
v.
St. Augustine @ St. Phillip
DPL GIRLS
BASKETBALL:
White
(6th/7th D2):
Sat.
Jan 26th 12:00p @
St. Bernard
Sun.
Jan 27th 1:00p
@ St. Mark
Navy
(7th/8th D3):
Sat.
Jan 26th 2:00p v.
Holy Trinity @ Holy Family
VARSITY BOYS
SOCCER:
01/25/08 Fri Fort Worth
Temple Christian @ THS 5:00pm
(V)
01/28/08 Mon Grapevine Faith Christian
@ THS 5:00pm
(V)
01/28/08 Mon Dallas Winston School @
THS 6:30pm
(JV)
01/31/08 Thu Wichita Falls Notre
Dame @ THS 6:00pm
(V)
VARSITY GIRLS
SOCCER:
01/26/08 Sat Fort Worth
Christian @ THS 11:00am
01/28/08 Mon Away @ Argyle Liberty
Christian 6:00pm
(V)
MIDDLE SCHOOL
BOYS SOCCER:
01/25/08 Fri Fort Worth
Temple Christian @ THS 4:00pm
01/28/08
Mon Away at Prince of Peace
Lutheran 5:00pm
01/31/08 Thu Prince of Peace
Lutheran at THS 4:00pm
MIDDLE SCHOOL
GIRLS SOCCER:
01/31/08 Thu Highland Park blue
@ THS 5:00pm
ATHLETIC
DEPARTMENT NOTES:
-
Jump Rope for Heart takes place on
Monday Jan. 28th for Kinder-5th grade in the gym
-1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
-
Boys basketball ranked #16 in
latest TABC/DMN poll.
-
Girls Navy DPL team remains
undefeated at 4-0.
-
Jacob Shaad leads all area private
schools in rebounds with 19.8 per game.
-
Michael Behl leads all area
private schools in assists with 9.9 per game.
-
Alexis Davis leads all area
private schools in rebounds with 15.8 per game.
The
Highlands School Store News
Stop
by the School Store and see what’s new!
New Spiritwear T-shirts…
are here and on
display
These are
approved to be worn for the 6 Spirit Days January, February & March for
the Auction Raffle Ticket sales.
New t-shirts
are $15.00 and are available in 3 different colors
Sell those
raffle tickets and enjoy the 6 spirit days!
Premium Stadium Chairs
They are
pre-order only and may be personalized.
Watch all the
Blazer games in comfort and style!
We have a
sample in the store, so stop by and see.
The new “H” baseball
caps…
that you have
seen the athletic department wearing
will also now
be available for sale in
the store.
Navy Blankets with the school crest
…
the same as the
teachers received for Christmas this year.
We have had
many requests and now those will be obtainable in the store.
On behalf of the School Store and
volunteers,
thank you for your support.
Events
This
Week
Sunday, January 27
Open House for families
interested in Pre-K thru 12th grade - 2:00 p.m. – 4:00
p.m. in the Assembly Room.
Tuesday,
January 29
Safe
Environment Class at 3:30 in Room 503 next to the Health Room. If you have not had Safe Environment
Training, please make it a priority to attend so that your file can be
updated. If you have taken a Safe Environment Course and just need to
update your training, you may do so online at www.cathdal.org. Click on SE and it will take you to the
Update Training page. Complete the course, print it and delivery it to
Karin Brown, School Nurse. Safe
Environment Training has to be updated every year. Thank you all for
your help with this endeavor.
Field Trip - 7th grade Girls
– Fort Worth Stock Yards and Rodeo – 8:30 a.m. departure.
Wednesday,
January 30
Teacher
Appreciation Day
January 27 – February 2
Catholic Schools Week.
Thursday,
January 31
Adoration for Vocation 8:00 a.m.
– 3:15 p.m.
Blazer
Bake Off -
On your marks, get set, bake! Girls’ school students from 4th
– 12th grade and all Faculty are invited to enter their
homemade desserts in the Blazer Bake Off. Entries will be judged by
appearance, taste and creativity, and the winners will receive a prize! To
enter, simply drop off your dessert on the tables between the assembly room
and the cafeteria on the morning of Jan 31. Please include a placard
listing your name, grade, and the name of the entry. Winners will be
announced (and enjoyed) at girls’ lunch that day.
Friday, February 1
Deadline for Terrae Altae Scholarship
for incoming 9th grade students.
Re-enrollment begins for the 2008-2009
academic year.
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