Mr. Darling is excited for the start of the Clynk Challenge!
By Kendra Elliot
On Monday, February 3, the Highland Music Boosters hosted its Recognition Awards Reception.
A ‘round of applause goes out to our six Recognition Award recipients: Scarlet Lovell, Sadi Roloson, Alexander Papazov, Lena Tran, Minh Tran and Benito Vargas. Students in attendance that will be participating in NYSSMA and/or the upcoming All-County Festival were also recognized for their outstanding accomplishments, and presented with Certificates of Achievement.
It was an evening of celebration, highlighting the accomplishments of our young musicians, complete with student performances. BRAVO!
The New Paltz Elks Lodge #2568 is hosting a fundraiser event for Retired Town of Lloyd Supervisor Paul Hansut on Sunday, March 8. The fundraiser will be held at the New Paltz Elks Lodge, located at 290 Route 32 South in New Paltz from 3 - 6 p.m. The event will be a Spaghetti Dinner Buffet and the cost is $10 per person. All proceeds collected will go to the Hansut Family.
There will be music provided by DJ Joey Garcia and there will also be raffles. With any questions or donations please contact Sharon (845) 863-4169 or Bill (845) 863-3761.
Highland Elementary School Principal Mr. Freer and Assistant Principal Mr. Darling are so excited for the start of the Clynk Challenge!
This year’s challenge will run through March 20. Please save your returnable bottles to drop off at the Clynk building in the Hannaford’s Plaza to benefit Highland Elementary School. For every $1 collected, Hannafords will add 50 cents!
CLYNK bags with the Highland Elementary stickers are available in the ES Main Office. Last year, we placed second in the New York State Challenge. With the help of all members of the community, we hope to take the first place spot this year. HES Parents, if you would like a bag sent home with your child, please send a note to school for Mr. Freer.
All other parents, you can contact the main office for at HES for Clynk Bags and labels!
Upcoming Events at the Highland Public Library:
Book club. Join monthly on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Please call the library to get information on the most recent book to be discussed.
Lavender Goats Milk Soap. Feb. 26, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. You will learn to make melt and pour soap through a demonstration. It’s quick, easy and smells marvelous!
Everyone will get one bar of soap. Soap will be ready the next day for pickup.
More Important Dates to Remember:
• February 14 - HCSD Closed in Observance of Presidents Day
• February 15 – Husky Rumble Cheerleading Competition
• February 18 – HCSD Closed In Observance of Presidents Day
• February 24 – HES PTA Community Night at Five Guys
• March 6 – HCSD Closed for Superintendent Conference Day
• March 7 – Highland Village Nursery School Open House
• April 4 – Town of Lloyd Easter Egg Hunt
• May 16 – SpringFest
As always, any and all news is welcome, as are photos. Do you have a special accomplishment, birthday, anniversary or great news you can’t wait to share about yourself, family or business/organization? You can reach me at mrskendraelliot@gmail.com or give me a call (845) 706-9582.