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Together We Soar 10-15-2026

Posted Date: 10/15/26 (04:07 PM)
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Together We Soar

October 15, 2026

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Principal's Message

Happy Thursday, Awesome Highland Families!  

We wanted to start by saying thank YOU for your cooperation at arrival and dismissal! We all noticed the improvement at the drop-off lane in the morning. It is so amazing to see everyone doing their part to achieve one goal: our children's safety. We appreciate you! 

Due to the weather forecast, we have decided to reschedule our Walk-a-Thon for next Friday, October 23rd. Tomorrow is expected to be cool and rainy with gusty winds. The forecast for next Friday looks beautiful! 

 Highland School Walk-a-thon on Friday, October 23rd at 2:15 PM! 

All students and staff participate in this fun, school-wide event that helps raise funds for our Highland School Angel Fund. The Angel Fund provides necessary items and services for our families who may need a helping hand.

Here’s how you can help:

✅ Look for the pledge sheet that came home.
✅ Encourage friends and family to sponsor your child with a small donation.
✅ Return all pledge sheets and donations to your child’s classroom teacher by Friday, October 23.
Families are welcome to walk with us! Come out and cheer on the kids or join the walk!
Want to volunteer?
We’d love your help during the event! Please contact Mrs. Weissenberg at kweissenberg@skokie68.org 

Thank you for supporting our Highland community!  

Together We Soar!
Mrs. Atto, Ed.S.
Proud Highland Principal 
 

Picture Retake - Friday, October 23rd!


Picture Make-Up & Retake Day: Friday, October 23
Highland Elementary’s picture make-up and retake day is coming soon! Students who missed the original picture day or would like a retake can have their photo taken.
Retakes: Please send your child’s original picture package to school to exchange.
Order online: Click here to order a picture package using access code 0111233AR. Please order before picture day or within 24 hours afterward.
If you order online, send a printed copy of the emailed camera pass if possible. No printer? Your child’s order can still be matched manually.
 

Halloween is in Two Weeks!

We are excited to share that we will have Halloween parties on Friday, October 30, from 2:30-3:30. The children really enjoy it when their grown-ups can come, so we hope you can make it!

A few reminders:

  • Costumes should not be worn to school in the morning. We will put them on in the early afternoon. Please know that violent characters or weapons are not permitted.
     
  • We will have a parade at about 3:10 p.m., with all of the visitors going to the playground to be the spectators. If it is too cold or rainy, we will parade indoors.
     
  • If you would like to opt your child out of the Halloween celebration, please email your child’s teacher. We already have a separate list of fun activities that they will be engaged in during that time. 
 
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Parent/Guardian Perception Survey: We Want to Hear From You

If you still have not had the chance to complete the survey, please take some time and share with us your valuable feedback! 

As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, Skokie 68 is conducting Perception Surveys to gather feedback from students, families, and staff about their experiences in our schools.

Your parent/guardian feedback will help us identify areas for recognition and improvement and support the goals of our 2026–2031 Strategic Plan. Survey results will also establish baseline data and help us measure our progress, including our goal of strengthening the sense of belonging among students, families, and staff.

The survey is anonymous and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Complete the Parent/Guardian Perception Survey:

Please note that students in Grades 3-8 will also complete a Student Perception Survey during the school day. The student survey is also anonymous and will not ask students for personal information. 

Parents/guardians may review the survey below to see what students will be asked.
Review the Student Perception Survey:

Thank you for sharing your perspective and partnering with us as we listen, learn, and use feedback to make meaningful improvements for our students, families, and staff.
 

Upcoming Events

Please mark your calendar! 

  • Thursday, October 15th: Board of Education Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at ESC.
  • October 20th: PTA Monthly Meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Highland Library. Babysitting will be provided for ages 3+ 
  • Wednesday, October 21st: Unity Day- Wear Orange for National Bullying Prevention Month 
  • October 22: PTA Chili Fest from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
  • Friday, October 23: Picture Retake! 
  • Friday, October 23: Walk-a-thon
  • Wednesday, October 28: PTA Restaurant Night from 4 to 10 p.m. at Lou Malnati's 
  • Friday, October 30: Halloween Parties 
  • Saturday, October 31: PTA Trunk or Treat 
 
Unity Day

PTA Restaurant Night 10/28

Restaurant Night at Lou Malnati's on Oct. 28

The next Restaurant Night is Oct. 28 from 4 to 10 p.m. at Lou Malnati's on Lake Avenue in Wilmette. This location is pickup or delivery online, so be sure to use the code GPFUND26 when ordering.
 

Highland PTA Trunk or Treat Oct. 31!

You can now register to decorate your car and pass out candy for Trunk or Treat! This year's event will be on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 11:30 a.m. Cars that are being decorated should arrive by 11:00 a.m. Be sure to bring candy!
Reminder to trunk-or-treaters and parents: This is not a drop-off event!

 

Highland PTA: Culture Night: November 12th

Highland Culture Night will be on November 12 from 6:00–7:30 p.m. Each year, Highland families showcase their cultures through table displays, food, performances, music, art, and more. We are looking for families who are interested in representing their family’s culture as well as volunteers to help out at our event. We hope you can be a part of this special evening! 
If you would like to participate, click here. If you would like to volunteer, click here. 
 

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