Heim's Heartbeat

Welcome to this week’s edition of Heim’s Heartbeat!

Stay up to date with everything happening in our school community! From upcoming social events and student achievements to important dates and volunteer opportunities, here’s a look at what’s keeping our heart beating strong this month. Be sure to grab your Suessical Jr. tickets below!

Tickets On Sale Now

Friday Nov 20 7pm Ticket Sales Link

Saturday Nov 21 2pm Ticket Sales Link

Saturday Nov 21 7pm Ticket Sales Link

The University at Buffalo (UB) offers a Gifted Math Program (GMP) for students who rank in the upper 1% nationally in mathematics. This program is designed for students who go beyond being "best in class" or "above average" in math. Current sixth-grade students are eligible to be tested by UB for admission to the 2027-2028 academic year (nomination deadline: Saturday, January 23, 2027). Each year, only 60 students are selected to begin the program in seventh grade. Admission is based on a series of tests, a student questionnaire with two essays, and a family conference. Admitted students commute to UB twice weekly for 75-minute classes throughout the school year. The curriculum offers an enriched and accelerated mathematics sequence in grades 7 through 10 with advanced secondary-level mathematics, and in grades 11 and 12 students study three semesters of calculus and one semester of linear algebra. Throughout the entire program, students can earn up to 22 university credit hours. GMP coursework replaces the math curriculum at the student's home school, and grades from both GMP and school-based math courses appear on the student's report card. For more information or to nominate a student, please visit UB’s Gifted Math Program website at: http://giftedmath.buffalo.edu/.

Throughout the school year, Heim Elementary hosts parents for a celebration called Heim Heros. Typically, on these mornings, the Heim Shared Parking Lot becomes extremely congested and parking can be difficult.

Here are the dates of Heim Heros for this school year:

• November 25
• December 23
• January 29
• February 26
• March 25
• April 30
• May 27
• June 23

• Friday, November 13 - End of First Marking Period
• Friday, November 13 - PTSA 5th Grade Social
• Thursday, November 19 - 4:30PM - 7:30PM - Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Friday, November 20 - 7:00PM - Seussical Jr. Musical - Tickets
• Saturday, November 21 - 2:00PM - Seussical Jr. Musical - Tickets
• Saturday, November 21 - 7:00PM - Seussical Jr. Musical - Tickets
• Monday, November 23 - Half Day for Students - 11:30AM dismissal
• Monday, November 23 - 12:45PM - 3:45PM - Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Monday, November 23 - 4:30PM - 7:30PM - Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Thursday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Recess - District Closed
• Friday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Recess - District Closed

We’ve got a busy season underway with plenty of updates packed into this newsletter! Before you dive into all the news below, make sure to set a reminder for our next meeting on Thursday, November 12 at 6:30pm in the Heim Middle Library. You won't want to miss what we have lined up, so be sure to save the date and join us!

Our Upcoming Student Social Events:
5th Grade: Friday, November 13

6th Grade: Friday, January 22

7th Grade: Friday, February 5

8th Grade: Friday, June 4

The 5th Grade Social will be on Friday, November 13 at 7:00PM - 8:30PM at Heim Middle School! The theme is GLOW PARTY!

We will have a DJ, games, and so much more. There will be a black light so feel free to dress in white or neon clothing, if you would like. Please note, this event is for Heim Middle 5th grade students only. Parents, we need your help! Please consider volunteering or donating. Items purchased from our wishlist will ship directly to the school.

Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/7RFP5KRT9DOX?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_ggr-subnav-share_1CZR3VJ8D38RPSPBVP9B&language=en-US
Parent Volunteer Signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B44A5AE29A0F85-61579742-5thgrade#/

The PTSA would once again like to provide our hard working teachers with a meal on Parent/Teacher Conference Night on Thursday, November 19 to say "Thank you" to our teachers and staff for all that they do for our students!

If you would like to participate, there are two ways to donate:

2. Order off of our Amazon Wishlist and have it delivered right to school: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1DRDQ6TMQRPUN?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_3SK9HPC0DV4F8H5JDKGE&language=en-US

Thank you for your support of the PTSA and our teachers!

The National PTSA's Reflections Arts Contest is now open for entries! This year's theme is "What My Culture Means to Me". Heim Middle School students have the opportunity to be recognized for their talents in the arts in the following categories: Literature, Dance Choreography, Film Production, Music Composition, Visual Arts, and Photography.

Entries are due by midnight on December 4th, 2026 and all entries must be submitted using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdM3MYT_tjU2LeSVki9it1jmdprdCLCq8Y-z6SyXNbpWNMS6Q/viewform

Winners will be recognized here at Heim Middle, and those winners will move on to further represent Heim at the Regional, State, and National levels. All Heim Middle Students are welcome and encouraged to participate.

If there are any questions, please contact Amanda Singleton at adean023@gmail.com

Good luck!

We are getting ready for our Dash's Market receipt contest in December! Save those receipts and send them to school with your student! Please write your student’s first & last name on the back of each Dash’s receipt and turn receipts into Heim Time teachers or the main office! All receipts that we have received since the start of the school year will be entered into a contest for prizes!

When we turn the receipts into Dash's, they give us a portion of your total to put towards student activities and enhancements.This year, we are going to use the proceeds to purchase Heim Middle pinnies for gym class as well as for our extramural teams, including the upcoming 5th & 6th grade Track & Field team. Ask your friends, your family, your neighbors, your Buy Nothing Group members. Thank you for your participation!

Williamsville SEPTSA is pursuing the National PTA School of Excellence designation, an initiative focused on strengthening family-school partnerships and ensuring that all families feel welcomed, included, and heard.

We want to hear from parents and caregivers of students with IEPs or 504 plans across the Williamsville Central School District—not just current SEPTSA members! Your experiences and feedback will help us understand what is working well and identify opportunities to improve communication, inclusion, and family engagement throughout our school community.

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey by December 4th, 2026. Your voice matters, and your input will help shape SEPTSA's School of Excellence Action Plan.

Complete the SEPTSA Family Survey –

https://forms.gle/TSGcrvps554x1fhq9

Thank you for helping us build a more welcoming and inclusive school community for all families!

This special event is designed to support local families who could use a little extra help this holiday season. Families will have the opportunity to shop at no cost for Thanksgiving groceries, including a turkey and traditional holiday sides, with items such as boxed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce, rolls, and pies, to prepare a holiday meal at home.

Families interested in participating are encouraged to contact their school social worker for more information.

The District is actively hiring for:

• Laborers and Custodians

• No Civil Service exam

• Comprehensive benefits

• Paid time off and holidays

• Multiple locations and shifts available

• Teacher Aides, Cleaners, and Food Service Helpers

• No Civil Service exam

• Paid time off and holidays

• Multiple locations and shifts available

• 10 or 12 month assignments

On Thursday, November 19th, in partnership with FBI Buffalo, the District will host the virtual presentation "Digital Dangers - Behind the Screens: The Hidden Risks Facing Our Youth."

This event will take place at Williamsville East High School in the auditorium from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This virtual presentation is for parents/guardians, educators, administrators, and local law enforcement. Individuals do not have to sign up to be able to watch the virtual presentation.

The content of this presentation includes frank discussion about sensitive topics and is geared toward parents and adults only; it is not intended for young children to be present.

The District is prohibited from sharing the link to this presentation. The purpose of limiting access to the link is to ensure the FBI can speak about these important topics in a safe environment. This one-time presentation will not be recorded.

To help inform and engage our parents/guardians regarding AI, the District will host a Parent Forum on Tuesday, December 1st from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Casey Middle School auditorium.

The forum will feature a discussion on AI and education. Dr. Tony Frontier, an award-winning educator and author of the book AI with Intention, is one of the foremost experts in the field of education regarding AI and will be our keynote speaker. There will also be an opportunity for questions and answers.

The Williamsville PTSA is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Holiday Craft Show!

More than 150 vendors - including students - will be on hand. Proceeds benefit the PTSA Council Scholarship Fund.

• Saturday, December 5th - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday, December 6th - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

North Athletics:

Adam Erickson

E-mail: agerick@williamsvillek12.org

Phone: 716-626-8542

East Athletics:

Melissa Spada

E-mail: maspada@williamsvillek12.org

Phone: 716-626-8445

South Athletics:

Patrick Lester

E-mail: pjleste@williamsvillek12.org

Phone: 716-626-8206

Main Office

Phone: 716-626-8600

Fax: 716-626-8626

Attendance and Health

Attendance: 716-626-8604

Health Office: 716-626-8605

Health Fax: 716-626-8615

Counseling Office

Phone: 716-626-8614

Fax: 716-626-8629

Address

175 Heim Road

Williamsville, NY 14221