by Elizabeth Gibes | Nov 2, 2023 | Staff Features
“Every day at Highland is a sweet day. Connecting with the children is truly precious.” –Ms. Tomo
“Being with the kids at Highland is like tapping into a vital life force, filling a missing piece in my energetic being. This is my happy spot.” –Ms. Cece
by Elizabeth Gibes | Nov 2, 2023 | School Social Worker Newsletter
Bullying Prevention at Highland During SEL lessons with Ms. Tamara, students have been discussing how to recognize others’ feelings and the importance of this work to help develop empathy. Students then were introduced to the definition of bullying: Bullying is...
by Elizabeth Gibes | Oct 27, 2023 | OT spOTlight
A Very SENSORY Halloween A large number of American kids love Halloween and look forward to it all year for any number of reasons: dressing up, the change in the seasons, Trick-Or-Treating, spooky stories, and, let’s face it, candy. But for some of our kids with...
by Elizabeth Gibes | Oct 11, 2023 | Staff Features
Meet Ms. Ebony, the food coordinator, or as she calls herself, the “lunch lady” at Highland Community School. With seven years of dedication under her belt, Ebony’s love for food shines through. Ebony’s journey with Highland began as a parent...
by Elizabeth Gibes | Oct 11, 2023 | Staff Features
“It’s not just about having an impact on them; they have an impact on me too. Belonging to a community of little people, where we all matter to each other, brings a great sense of joy to my life.” Ms. Alicia Meet Ms. Alicia Steiner, a lower...
