3/27/2025

• 3/27 - TONIGHT Restaurant Night- Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers 4-8pm
• 3/28 - Blanket Day TOMORROW! More Information below!
• 4/11- Silent Auction
• Make sure to check out all of the fun enrichment opportunities at the bottom of this blast!

We understand you may have questions about the transition, and we’re here to support you every step of the way! Below are key details to help clarify what this means for your family:

🔹 For Families in the Newly Defined Copper Mesa Boundary:

• If your child currently attends Heritage and your home falls within the newly defined boundary for Copper Mesa, your student will stay enrolled at Heritage for the 2025-2026 school year. Your enrollment will transition seamlessly to the newly merged school in the Summit View building for the 2026-2027 school year unless you choose to enroll at Copper Mesa.

🔹 For Open Enrolled Students:

• All current open enrolled students (no matter your home location) for the 2025-2026 school year will remain enrolled at Heritage and transition seamlessly into the newly merged school in the Summit View building for 2026-2027, regardless of any new boundary changes.

🔹 For Incoming Kindergarten Families:

• Our thriving and dynamic Kindergarten program with our current teachers will continue at Heritage next year (2025-2026), and students will smoothly transition to first grade the following year.

🔹 For Current 4th Graders:

• As 5th graders next year, you’ll still get to experience all the exciting milestones typically reserved for 6th grade, including Outdoor Ed and graduation, ½ Prom and other celebrations! We will be creating these experiences exclusive for our fifth grade students to make it super special!

🔹 For Current 3rd Graders:

• As next year’s 4th graders, students from both communities will have opportunities to connect, collaborate, and help shape an exciting school year. Through these shared experiences, they’ll build strong relationships and develop leadership skills to step into their role as the first 5th-grade leaders in the newly merged school.

🔹 For Current K-2nd Graders:

• Next year will be an exciting and memorable year! We remain committed to providing exceptional academic experiences for all students. Best of all, our dedicated staff will continue supporting students as they transition to the newly merged school in the 2026-2027 school year.

🔹 Preparing for the Transition:

• The 2025-2026 school year will focus on uniting our students, families, and staff while exploring additional programming opportunities for both communities, creating the BEST of the BEST opportunities and learning experience for all students.

We know you may have more questions. Here’s how to stay informed:

✅ Attend one of the DCSD meetings.
✅ Visit the Growth and Decline webpage for detailed information.

✅ Send Principal Lawson your questions using this Google Form.

Thank you for your continued support—we’re excited for the future!

Great news! The deadline to purchase auction tickets has been extended until TOMORROW. Click here to buy your tickets now for the silent auction on April 11th, 6-10pm at Lone Tree Golf Course.

Heritage is starting their very own garden club! Starting Tuesday, April 8th - May 13th from 3:30-4:30 pm. To sign up, please visit MySchoolBucks. If you have questions, please email Mrs. Goacher at mgoacher@dcsdk12.org.

It is Art Market time again! 5th and 6th graders will have the choice to participate in the 4th Annual Art Market during Mornings with Moms on April 24th. Please see this form for information and a permission slip for your child to be a part of the fun! Artists will have the opportunity to be paid for their art! That's right this is not an art fundraiser, but an opportunity for our 5th and 6th graders to experience the life of a working artist. Please have your child’s permission form turned in no later than April 21st. Please also pay attention to the dates for after school sessions. These are of course optional. (April 10, 16, and 21st).

Our 6th Grade Make A Wish team is getting a jump on fundraising for next year's Wish Week. Make tomorrow a comfy cozy kind of day by bringing a blanket to school for a $1.00 donation.

Our 15th annual silent auction is April 11, 2025! We are in need a group of volunteers to join us in collecting and organizing donations, contacting businesses for donations and more! Many of these jobs can be done at home or on weekends!

Sign up here if you are able to help!

It's hard to believe that we are already thinking about events for next school year. We are in need of a few parents to help be the coordinator for our Explorer Kick Off Night and Fund Run. If you are interested, please email Katie Lawson, kmlawson@dcsdk12.org

Please refer to the March Attendance Newsletter for the latest CA (chronic absenteeism) percentages for the district, information about the hardest-hit grades, such as Kindergarten and 12th grade, strategies to address the Spring Attendance Slump, and scripted teacher talking points for communication about attendance.

Dine in or Drive-Thru, make it an easy dinner night at Freddy’s (900 Sergeant Jon Stiles Dr) 4:00pm-8:00pm. Let them know that you’re with Heritage and 15% comes back to us!

Helping us earn up to $2500 is easy! Anytime you shop the Streets at Southglenn upload your receipts here: https://shoppingpartnership.com/southglenn/ Every dollar spent helps.

Kids can nominate their teacher to win a gift card and pizza party! Please email ashly@i-ortho.com and be sure they include specific examples of how their teacher inspires them. Please submit by March 31.

Click for more information: https://ptoheritage.org/ongoing-fundraisers.

Is your child interested in soccer? Soccer Shots is a great school aged program for kids ages 5-8. This program will meet every Thursday at Heritage from 3:40-4:25 for 6 weeks starting April 3rd (delayed by one week to allow more time to sign up!). To register, please visit den.soccershots.com. If you have any questions, please call 303-946-5972.

Does your kid love to draw or have an interest in drawing? Through step-by-step instructions students are able to learn the fundamentals of cartooning and explore ways to bring to life anything from inanimate objects and personalities to animals. Session meets every Monday starting, March 31 - May 12 from 3:30-4:30 pm at Heritage. Please visit strategickids.com to register. If you have any questions, please call 720-402-7758.

In this Sonic the Hedgehog Lego Class, you'll be constructing high-speed adventures with Sonic, Tails, and the gang while learning the secrets of speed and agility. This session meets every Friday starting April 4 - May16 from 3:30-4:30 at Heritage. To register, please visit strategickids.com. If you have any questions, please call 720-402-7758.

A program designed for beginners and seasoned players! Chess Club provides a learning experience that combines a new and engaging lesson each session, friendly gameplay, and opportunities to build new friendships! Session meets every Tuesday, April 1- May 13 from 3:30-4:30 at Heritage. To register, please visit strategickids.com. If you have any questions, please call 720-402-7758.

Highlands Ranch High School Cosmetology program has been hosting a monthly kids beauty night. The last one for the school year is on March 28th from 4:30-8:30 pm. They are doing some exciting things such as a haircut or accent highlight, pedicure and manicure, and many more! The cost is $50 and limited space so sign up today at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfig3uJCNPngg2liNoDSX-LXvMB0lUsodITSBiFf_EmDtE_cQ/viewform

Play Ball! Come watch a Rockies game, either May 9-11 or May 23 & 25. To purchase tickets, click the link: https://www.mlb.com/rockies/tickets/specials/schools/douglas-county-schools

Grab your tickets to see the Colorado Avalanche game on March 27th! To purchase tickets, click the link: https://avalanche.ksetickets.com/DouglasCountySchoolsSpring2025

Grab tickets to enjoy a show at the theatre. Tickets are 50% off using code: FDCS2425. To purchase tickets, click the link: https://www.lonetreeartscenter.org/

The Foundation for Douglas County Schools has some great Community Events already lined up for our school community!

Detailed information can be found on the Community Event page of The Foundation's website. All tickets can be purchased directly from that page as well. Current offerings include tickets to the Colorado Rockies, Rapids, Avalanche, Air Force Falcons, Elitch Theme Park, Lone Tree Arts Center, DCPA and more - check back often for new opportunities to be added!

These are fun, discounted opportunities, and a portion of each ticket purchased goes back to DCSD!