PAWS 4 You

Each month, the Highland staff nominates other staff members for the PAWS 4 You award. Staff are nominated for any way they have gone above and beyond for the Highland family (students, staff, and/or families). One or two winners are selected from these nominations and receive a beautiful floral arrangement donated to us from our partners, Petersen and Tietz Florists and Greenhouses.
*Congratulations and thank you to March’s PAWS 4 You winners, Lynette Risse (PreK Instructional Assistant) and Carrie Kammeyer (Lead Teacher).*
Lynette Risse
Lynette works so hard for our team. Not only does she do all the laundry for the PreK team, but she has also helped out our team by purchasing items for the classroom prize box. Kids are highly motivated by these items. Her efforts have greatly helped re-enforce positive classroom behaviors.
Carrie Kammeyer
Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into making ISASP week run so smoothly! We appreciate your organization of all the yummy snacks and prizes purchased for the students to help keep them engaged and motivated! You go above and beyond to help make sure that all of our questions are answered and that we have all the information needed to successfully administer ISASP tests for all students. Thanks for supporting the staff and the students-we appreciate and value you!!
Eric Jesse
*Congratulations and thank you to December’s PAWS 4 You winners, Maggie Bemis (First Grade Instructional Strategist) and Queshawn Roby (BIS Instructional Assistant).*
Maggie Bemis: “Maggie is a dedicated teacher, who always puts the needs of her students first. She welcomed virtual students back into the classroom like they had always been there. Highland is lucky to have her teaching here!” “Maggie has been a great support person as I transition into the classroom. She has been available for me to ask any questions and is more than willing to do what I need. She has a lot on her plate already this school year, but has not let that impact her helping me. Big thank you to her!” “Maggie has taken on second grade IEP students when she already has a first grade work load. Maggie is always putting the students’ needs first and always thinking about what is best. She has been awesome to work with with my student as she is knowledgeable and helpful. She is also very supportive. Thank you for working with me and my student, Maggie!!!”
Queshawn Roby: “Roby has been working with students across all grade levels. He has been checking in with students in the morning, throughout their day and at the end of the day. Mr. Roby has been a vital part of doing what is best for some of our tougher kiddos. Thank you Q for being willing to take on this task. We are lucky to have you as part of our Highland family.” “He does so much beyond his job title. He meets with several students individually to help them out and also takes groups of students and works with them. He doesn’t have to do all that he does but he does it without reserve.” “Out of the goodness of his heart, Mr. Roby has stepped in to help with some of my students. He checks in with those students a couple times a day. He has rewarded them with special play breaks at the end of the day when they have a good day. He is going above and beyond to do this for these students. It is not part of his regular job. I truly appreciate his help and am grateful to him. It has helped our class!”
*Congratulations and thank you to November’s PAWS 4 You winners, Megan Lensing (kindergarten teacher) and Scott Robinson (head custodian).*