Highlands Elementary

Happy Day Hawk Families, Please see weekly newsletter for updates: https://bit.ly/42ox2z3 See you all tomorrow :-)

🌟 Today is Autism Awareness Day! 🌟 Did you know our school is home to an incredible program that supports students with autism? 💙 It’s called the Communication and Social Skills (CSS) Program, and it’s part of Duval County Public Schools’ commitment to helping every child succeed. Through personalized support, the CSS program helps students grow in communication, social interaction, academics, and everyday life skills—all in a positive and supportive environment. This month, we’ll be sharing facts, busting myths, and highlighting the strengths of our amazing students in the CSS program. 🧩💡

Attention Parents: Starting Monday, April 7, 2025, the entrance to the school at the corner of DePaul Drive and Mayan Drive will be blocked. All parents are required to use the Monaco Drive route, as highlighted in yellow on the provided map. We kindly ask for your cooperation in following this new traffic pattern. The DePaul Drive/Mayan Drive entrance will be closed to incoming traffic during the following times: • Morning: 8:00 AM - 8:25 AM • Afternoon: 2:50 PM - 3:10 PM Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. I have included pictures and a video for your reference of our drop off and pick up traffic flow expectation. Link to Video https://www.canva.com/design/DAGjgVcOHdk/2F9111TQgdSz05LNjOqjaA/edit?utm_content=DAGjgVcOHdk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Highlands Estates Academy Community - It's Paraprofessional Day!! We are SO appreciative of all of our wonderful paraprofessionals here at HEA and the difference they make in the lives of our students and community. They are invaluable in ensuring that all students reach their full potential!

Join Us at the Highlands Hiring Teacher Fair! Are you passionate about education and looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team? Come to the Highlands Hiring Teacher Fair at the brand-new Highlands Estates Academy! Interview Dates: April 5th, April 12th, and April 26th from 9 AM to 12 PM Location: Highlands Estates Academy, 1000 DePaul Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Current Openings: Reading Interventionist/Coach, K-5 Teachers, CSS Site Coach, VE Teacher, Paraprofessional, K-5 Science Teacher Registration is required to attend and closes on Friday, April 4, 2025. Don't miss your chance to be part of our innovative educational community! Register Here: Highlands Estates Academy Hiring Fair Registration Form https://form.jotform.com/250677066695167

Attn: The east end of DePaul Drive is being repaved today. As a result, there is only one lane open. It is recommended that you use the attached path for dismissal. Pink highlighted area represents the repaving zone. Orange highlighted area represents unobstructed construction free route.

Good Morning Hawk Families! We need your help! Please take a moment to share your thoughts on how we are doing as a school and highlight all the GREAT things happening at Highlands Estates Academy by completing the survey below. Thank you in advance. Survey Link https://survey.5-essentials.org/duval

Attention Parents! Please make sure to check this week's newsletter for important updates and information. 📬 Newsletter Link: https://bit.ly/4iL8IOL Stay informed and connected with our community! Principal Natalya Richie-Graham

Greetings HEA Families! Today, eligible 3rd-5th grade students who met their performance growth and/or proficiency goal on the recent DMA 3 assessment (for reading and/or math) were invited to enjoy the Hawk VIP lunch privilege on Thursday, March 27. Please be informed that if your child did not take both the PM2 and the DMA3 assessments, and did not demonstrate growth or proficiency, they are unable to participate in this academic recognition luncheon. If your child received an invitation today, please fill it out to let us know if they will be able to participate. Please make sure they bring at least $5.00 on March 27th to purchase a meal from the About Time Food Truck. The form must be submitted by tomorrow, March 26th, Wednesday 9:00am. We are very proud of our Hawk scholars and hope they will keep up the great work! 🙂 Thank you.

🎉 Hello HEA Families! 🎉 Check out this week's parent newsletter here: https://bit.ly/41O93ci 🚨 Important Reminder: 🚨 There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow! Enjoy your day off, and get ready to RETURN TO SCHOOL on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. 🏫✨ Can't wait to see you all on Tuesday! Warm regards, Principal Graham

Save the Date for our upcoming Math and Science Parent Night

Happy Sunday, Please see this weeks newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3F2JUTD Principal Graham

Happy Sunday HEA Families 🌟 Check out this week's newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3Xfsjhp Principal Natalya Richie-Graham

Now that the heart-shaped confetti has settled, let's dive into the latest updates for the week ahead. 📢 This Week's Updates: Select link below for the latest news and happenings at our school. https://bit.ly/4ke24Su Principal Natalya Richie-Graham

🎉 Happy Super Bowl Sunday! 🏈 Get ready for an exciting week by checking out our parent newsletter! We've got all the updates, events, and important information you need. Click the link to stay informed and connected with our school community: https://bit.ly/40TJINs Enjoy the game and have a fantastic week ahead!

Greetings, Please see this week's parent newsletter here: https://www.flipsnack.com/highlandselementary/copy-of-hea-week-24-parent-newsletter-2-2-25/full-view.html Principal Graham

Happy Sunday Hawk Families, Please click link below to see this weeks Parent Newsletter. Read it carefully. If you think we need to add anything let me know. Link to Parent Newsletter https://www.flipsnack.com/highlandselementary/hea-week-23-parent-newsletter-1-27-25/full-view.html Principal Graham

Good afternoon, Highlands Estates! This is your Assistant Principal, Mr. Greene with important information regarding the meeting scheduled for tonight. The meeting is being rescheduled due to the chance of unsafe weather conditions. Please know that the mandatory meeting for 3rd grade parents has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 28, 2025. We look forward to seeing you at that time regarding important information about promotional requirements. Enjoy the rest of your day!

Greetings, Please see this weeks newsletter below. Please ensure that our hawk scholars are in attendance on time and thru time. https://www.flipsnack.com/highlandselementary/week-21-parent-newseltter-1-13-25/full-view.html Principal Graham

Happy New Year Families, As a reminder, students return to school Tuesday, January 7, 2025. See you soon. Principal Graham