Download the Highland Lakes Elementary 2010-2011 Calendar
School Spirit Day
Every Friday is School Spirit Day. Students are encouraged to dress in school colors. HLE Panther gear can be purchased at the school store every Friday between 8:15 AM and 8:30 AM.
Box Tops
Box Tops are due the last day of the month. If you need collection sheets, go to the Box Tops page on our website. There are various prizes for participants throughout the year.
Early Release
Every Wednesday is Early Release Day. Students are let let out of school at 1:35 PM.
Commitment to Character Calendar
Aug / Respect
Sept / Responsibility
Oct / Cooperation
Nov / Citizenship
Dec / Kindness
Jan / Self-Motivation
Feb / Tolerance
Mar / Honesty
April / Self-Control
May / Caring
June / Courage
July/ Patriotism
For more information, please visit the Character Education Website at http://www.pinellas.k12.fl.us/SDFS/character.html
Health and Safety Topic of the Month
(Look for the display in the HLE Cafe)
September - Back to Basics
October – Prevent Bullying
November – Be A Winner with Water
December – Holiday Safety
January – Winter Fitness is Fun
February – Personal Hygiene and Dental Health
March – Brain Food
April – Don’t Supersize
May – Bicycle Safety
June – Summer Fitness
School Dates at a Glance
Tuesday, August 24 All schools open. All Pre-K and postsecondary schools’ classes begin
Thursday, August 26 Countywide graduation
Monday, September 6 Labor Day holiday-schools closed for students
Friday, October 15 Professional development day-schools closed for students
Monday, November 22- Friday, November 26 Thanksgiving holidays-schools closed for students
Monday, December 20 – Friday, December 31 Winter Holidays-schools closed for students
Monday, January 3, 2011 School reopen. Classes resume
Monday, January 17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday- schools closed for students
Friday, January 21 Professional development day-schools closed for students. First semester ends
Monday, January 24 Second semester begins. classes Resume
Monday, February 14 Site based Training Day School closed for students
Monday, March 28 – Friday, April 1 Spring Holidays-school closed for students
Monday, April 4 School reopens. Classes resume
Monday, April 25 District-wide instructional staff training day-schools closed for students
Monday, May 30 Memorial Day weekend schools closed for students
Wednesday, June 8 Last day for students. Second semester ends
