Highland View
Oh, the Places They'll Go
March 27, 2012
Highland View 4K students are learning important math skills in their transportation unit with hands-on activities this week. They decorated paper airplanes and had a paper airplane flying contest to compare short and long lengths. The students made helicopters and counted the number of times they would spin before landing on the ground. They also predicted how many blocks a homemade boat would hold before sinking.
Jump Rope for Heart
March 17, 2012
Students at Highland View from second through fifth grade participated in a fundraising event called Jump Rope for Heart. They raised $1,558.25 in donations for the American Heart Association to help kids with special hearts. The top three fundraising students were invited to attend the American Heart Association Night with the Bucks.
Read Across America Celebration
March 10, 2012
Last week, Highland View celebrated Read Across America in honor of Dr. Seuss and all of his literary accomplishments. Students participated in a Dr. Seuss trivia contest, where they had to research and answer a different Seuss question each day of the week. On March 2, students enjoyed a Readers Theater performance of "The Lorax." Students also had green eggs and ham for lunch, as well as cake for Dr. Seuss' Birthday. A Book Swap took place and at the end of the day, there was an all-school read in the dark. View Slideshow...
Students Battle in Book Competition
February 18, 2012
It’s Battle of Books Week at Highland View. For the last four months, 56 students have been busy reading from a list of 20 award-winning books to prepare for this event. In the competition, teams earn points based on questions answered in a “game show” setting. The winners will represent Highland View in the State Battle of the Books Competition during the last week of February. View Slideshow...
Students Cook Up Healthy Snacks
February 02, 2012
As part of a school-wide project on making healthy choices at Highland View, students from each grade level worked together to create healthy snacks. They talked about healthy ingredients, learned proper food handling skills, compared different types of snack choices and made a variety of treats, including warm apples. snowman bagels and edible pencils. Students and families were able to sample some of the fun, healthy creations at the Sock Hop on January 27.
Bundled Up Buddies
January 17, 2012
With the official arrival of the first real snowfall, fifth graders at Highland View sprang into action to help their 4k buddies. Getting twenty or so four year olds ready to play in the snow is no small feat. The fifth graders created posters to help the 4k students remember the order in which they must put on their winter gear. After a bit of practice with their big buddies, they were zipped up and ready to go.
Early Literacy Intervention
January 10, 2012
Highland View offers an early literacy intervention program to first graders who need additional support. Students who qualify receive one-on-one tutoring sessions four times a week with a trained reading specialist. The fast paced lessons engage students in word work, reading and writing activities. The goal of the program is to provide each student with a “toolbox” of strategies, which they can independently apply as they work to read increasingly challenging text. On average about 70% of the students receiving this intervention achieve grade level reading expectations by the end of the school year.
So Happy Studying Together
January 09, 2012
On January 6, Greendale Middle School seventh grade students walked to Highland View or College Park to meet with their first grade buddies. The seventh graders shared a story they wrote for their buddy and revised it according to their buddy's suggestions. The buddies meet throughout the school year as part of each school's character education program. View Slideshow...
Fast Food Facts
January 04, 2012
To start the new year off right, fourth graders from Highland View are learning about nutrition so that they can make healthy food choices, even when on the go. Students researched nutrition facts for fast food restaurants that their families visit most often. Then, they planned the most nutritional meal they could order at that restaurant.
Wind Quartet
December 22, 2011
On December 13, four Greendale Middle School band members came to perform and to share their instruments with first grade students at Highland View. The first graders loved hearing the music and were quite interested in finding out how they could learn to play the flute, clarinet and alto saxophone.
Across Cultures and Curriculum
December 09, 2011
The students at Highland View are learning the song "Waving Flag" from the World Cup for their December concert. The song is about being proud of where you come from and celebrating your heritage. Students are working on singing the song in music class, learning the Spanish words and meaning of the words in Spanish class and making flags from around the world in art class.
Young Authors Celebration
December 05, 2011
First graders at Highland View shared illustrated narrative books they wrote about "small moments" in their lives in November. Parents and community members came to hear the students read their stories and then attended a meet and greet, where the young authors gave autographs and shared other books they've created.
Read to Me
December 01, 2011
All grade levels at Highland View shared books together in a buddy read at the library last week. Book selections were based on suggestions from fourth and fifth graders of their absolute favorite read aloud books. View Slideshow...
Veterans Day Spirit
November 21, 2011
In the spirit of Veterans Day, fifth graders at Highland View made cards, letters and video to send to their classmate's dad, who is currently serving overseas. The whole class is anxiously awaiting to hear about the arrival of their package. As part of their social studies unit, the students have been learning a lot about veterans and their role in history. The whole class is anxiously awaiting to hear about the arrival of their package.
Thanksgiving Feast
November 21, 2011
Highland View fifth graders are learning about early Colonial life and the first Thanksgiving in social studies. To recreate the first Thanksgiving, students researched traditional food and clothing of the times, as well as important people from that period.
ActiVote in Action
November 21, 2011
K5 students at Highland View are assessing their knowledge in new ways. The interactive ActiVote Learner Response System enables 100% class participation and serves as an instant assessment tools. Students are eager to use the devices to respond to discussion questions and every student has a chance to answer. Teachers can also instantly review data and employ the information to drive instruction and differentiate learning for students.
Technological Tykes
November 21, 2011
On November 9, first graders at Highland View used technology and resources, such as BrainPOP Jr., to make social studies connections in class. Students worked on comparing and contrasting life today with life long ago.
Moving Miles
November 16, 2011
Third through fifth graders in Highland View’s Moving Miles Club meet once a month for fun activities that promote physical activities. In November, the options for students included basketball speed dribble, chest and bounce pass, group juggling, around the world basketball shooting and a climbing wall.
All the World at Highland View
November 15, 2011
Celebrating diversity in the school, Highland View held an All the World cultural event on the evening of November 11. There were performances, crafts, table displays, ethnic food and a reading corner with cultural books where students could read for Read 20 minutes.
Thanks Giving
November 13, 2011
Fifth graders from Highland View designed a project to teach 4K students about being thankful. The buddies created a turkey using both of their handprints and feathers labeled with what they are thankful for.
119,238 Minutes
November 01, 2011
Every month, Highland View has a reading assembly where students read, talk about reading and add up the number of minutes they've read as a school for that month. At the October assembly, the teachers also put on a reader's theater performance for the school with the message that anything is possible when we work together.
Welcome to the 2011-12 School Year
September 01, 2011
Welcome Students!
August 31, 2011
Highland View students and families attended MIDNight on August 30. The event was an opportunity to meet teachers, drop off school supplies and have some fun. View Slideshow...
Highland View Olympic Day
June 07, 2011
During Olympic Day on June 6, Highland View students participated in an all-school walk prior to enjoying field events including football throw, hula hoop, obstacle course, basketball, T-ball, and potato sack races. View Slideshow...
A Visit from Pen Pals
June 04, 2011
Third grade students at Highland View were excited to receive a visit from their year-long pen pals on June 2. During Spanish class, they looked at a traditional Mexican blanket and discussed how colorful it was. HV students taught their pen pals how to say in Spanish which color they liked. Then, they designed a blanket in class based on the colors students selected. Señorita Bradley gave the students a cloth strip of the color they chose. Each student placed their colorful cloth on top of a white blanket to create a blanket similar to the colorful Mexican blanket discussed at the beginning of class.
Talent Abounds at Highland View
June 01, 2011
Highland View students enjoyed the school's annual talent show on May 27. The event featured singers, dancers, musicians and other entertainers from grades three through five. View Slideshow...
Our Garden
May 18, 2011
In the Highland View garden, fifth graders are tending to flower beds filled with coleus, petunias, pansies and some perennials. Fourth graders will begin planting a variety of flowers this week. Learn More and View Slideshow...
Celebrating Children's Book Week at Highland View
May 13, 2011
During the week of May 2, Highland View celebrated Children's Book week with an opportunity to participate in the fourth annual Children's Choice Book Awards. During the three weeks prior to Spring Break, we read aloud and viewed the five finalist books in the categories of Children's Book of the Year K-2 and Illustrator of the Year, and students selected their favorite. Learn More and View Slideshow...
Sharing Ideas
May 02, 2011
GMS 7th grade English students shared the fictional story that they wrote with their 3rd grade buddies at Highland View. The younger students then helped to illustrate some of the pages. The two groups will meet again on June 3 when the 7th graders will present the finished product to their buddies. View Slideshow...
Highland View Buddies Learn Together
April 25, 2011
First and fourth grade buddies at Highland View received a visit from Mr. Marchessault, a Highland View parent who is with Milwaukee Recreation, a department of Milwaukee Public Schools. Through his presentation, Mr. Marchessault made students aware of the different abilities and skills people possess. Students had the opportunity to try out sport wheelchairs and other equipment used by Milwaukee Recreation. View Slideshow...
TADA Festival
April 18, 2011
Greendale students, families and community members attended the Traditional and Digital Arts (TADA) Festival at GHS on April 15. The festival offered the opportunity to celebrate and appreciate the arts and the rich cultural diversity that exists in Greendale and the surrounding communities. Learn more and view video slideshow...
World Language Readers
April 06, 2011
On March 18, during Highland View's "Read 20" monthly assembly, the updated total of 794,658 minutes read this school year was revealed to students and met by many cheers. Students from Greendale High School visited Highland View classrooms and read age-appropriate books in Spanish, French, Arabic and Serbian as part of "World Language Readers" - the school's Read 20 theme for March. View Slideshow...
Lunch Bunch Book Club
March 16, 2011
During the winter months, Highland View students have been gathering together to chat about books. The Lunch Bunch Book Clubs, which started in December, were designed to provide students the opportunity to get together, in a fun and relaxing setting, to discuss a book of their choice. Senior volunteers helped to run the book club discussions, which took place over the lunch hour. Some of the fun titles the students read include: "Framed", "The Strange Case of Origami Yoda", "The Family Under the Bridge", "Freckle Juice", and "Fish Face". Each book was a big hit with the students. Children commented how much they enjoyed engaging in recreational reading and looked forward to discussing the book with their Lunch Bunch group. View Slideshow...
Green and Gold Day
March 08, 2011
The Highland View Student Council and PTO sponsored Green and Gold Day, a team celebration day on March 3. All students had the opportunity to have their picture taken with a life-size cut-out of Green Bay Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers. As part of their of celebration, students were able to give back to the community. Highland View collected over two barrels of non-perishable food items to donate to the St. Alphonsus Food Pantry. View Slideshow...
Highland View Battle of the Books
February 27, 2011
Fourth and fifth grade Highland View students participated in Battle of the Books, a fun, academic-based competition that has been successful in school districts throughout the state in encouraging students to read. Students took part by reading from a list of 20 books chosen by a state-wide committee and remembering information about the plots, characters, and settings of the books. Learn More and View Slideshow...
Teaming Up With Buddies
February 21, 2011
GMS English students visited their third grade buddies at Highland View on February 18. Seventh graders shared the stories that they have been writing for their buddy. The third graders offered feedback and provided illustrations. View Slideshow...
Guest Readers Visit Highland View
January 25, 2011
Wearing their Gotta Keep Reading T-shirts, Highland View students attended an all-school assembly on January 20 as part of the Read 20 program. For the January assembly, the theme was "Our Village Reads". Students learned that adults in a variety of professions need to be strong readers and that they also enjoy books for pleasure. Each class welcomed a guest to their classroom to read a book and answer questions about his/her career. Guest readers included: police officer, house painter, secretary, pilot, local business owners, lawyer, news anchor, doctors, custodian, coach, postal carrier, lightkeeper, nurse, school board members, and firefighter. Learn More and View Slideshow...
Spending Time with Buddies
December 21, 2010
7th graders visited Highland View to buddy up with 3rd graders. The students spent time getting to know one another, reading to each other, and sharing book ideas. They will be meeting three more times throughout the school year. View Slideshow...
Grandparents Visit Highland View
November 23, 2010
Highland View fifth graders invited their grandparents to school on November 11. The students interviewed their grandparents about life when they were in elementary school. They also shared a children's story that they wrote, created book marks together, and ended the day enjoying root beer floats. View Slideshow...
Family Math Night
October 24, 2010
Highland View held Family Math Night on the evening of October 21. Over 85 families attended the event which was designed to encourage and support math in the home. Students from grades 4K - 5, along with their parents and teachers, played fun math games including Disappearing Train, Baseball Multiplication, Name That Number, High Card, and Roll to 100. Thanks to The Learning Shop and the Greendale Public Library for their support of Family Math Night. View Slideshow...
Anti-Bully Speaker Addresses Students
October 19, 2010
Mike Bogdanski, renowned expert on bullying and its prevention, spoke to elementary students on October 18. Students and faculty will continue the discussion as part of their school's character education program. For more information on Mr. Bogdanski and his anti-bully message, please click here.
Read 20
September 23, 2010
Highland View students participated in an assembly on September 20 to kick-off the school's Read 20 program. Throughout the school year, students are encouraged to read 20 minutes a day outside of school. Highland View's goal for the 2010-11 school year is to read for 1,000,000 minutes! During the assembly, students watched a video from SchoolTube.com entitled "Gotta Keep Reading". Students then returned to their classroom where they read for 20 minutes. Each student and staff received a Gotta Keep Reading t-shirt that they will wear throughout the year on the 20th of the month. Thank you to the Highland View PTO for supporting the Read 20 program and donating the t-shirts. View Slideshow...
Greendale Students Perform in Concert with The Young Americans
September 15, 2010
The Greendale High School Music and Drama Departments along with the Young Dance Academy of Oak Creek hosted The Young Americans International Music Outreach Tour from September 12-14, 2010 at Greendale High School. During this 3-day workshop, The Young Americans company of 40 staff, singers and dancers worked with students to present a program filled with music and dance.
Approximately 75 students of all ages participated. The first two days of the workshop were filled with classes, staging and rehearsal exercises. On the third day, students performed with The Young Americans on stage in a concert for the community. View slideshow...
Reinforcing Phonics Skills
September 13, 2010
First graders at Highland View participated in a iPod touch lab where they were introduced to the equipment and learned some procedures such as how to plug it in and unplug it from the cart, where particular buttons are and what they do, as well as how to handle and hold the iPod touch. The students then played a phonics game which reinforces letters and letter patterns, in addition to the sounds of letters, word families and letter formation.
Welcome to Highland View!
September 02, 2010
Highland View students began the first day of the 2010-11 school year on September 1. Welcome, everyone! View Slideshow...