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Rotary Club of Highlands Provides Lunch For Highlands School Teachers on October Work Day
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L to R: Alyssa DeBois, Highlands School Assistant Principal; Gina Billingsley, Math Teacher,; Dave O’Harra, President, Rotary Club of Highlands; Sarah Holbrooks, Highlands School Principal.
Over fifty Highlands School teachers and staff enjoyed lunch provided by the Rotary Club of Highlands on their October Work Day. In addition to lunch, teachers were awarded $100 stipends to purchase needed school supplies.
On behalf of the entire school, Principal Sarah Holbrooks and Assistant Principal Alyssa DeBois expressed their gratitude for lunch. Dessert that included a cake declaring “Teachers Rock!” was especially popular.
Spanish teacher Marlene Fairchild said “I am so appreciative of the Rotary Club of Highlands’ annual generosity to teachers. Assistance from and collaboration with the Club assures that we have the supplies necessary to engage our students and make our school such a special place. Thank you for helping us teach and learn.”
Art teacher Jessica Moschouris noted that “A lunch like this gives us a chance to mingle with our colleagues, talk about our common goals and plans for the school year. It is gratifying to know that the Highlands community appreciates our work and gives us a time to express our thanks for its support.”
Anyone wishing to help fulfill school supply wish lists is encouraged to contact Principal Holbrooks at [email protected]
