2/13/2025

• 2/14 - Professional Development Day - No School
• 2/17 - Presidents' Day - No School
• 2/19 - Family Paint Night
• 3/1 - Sweetheart Dance
• 4/11- Silent Auction

Thank you to everyone who participated in Wish Week! Our school was filled with Hawaiian spirit and mad scientists—all in support of Carter and Mountain Vista's Wish Week.

While we await the grand total raised by the Mountain Vista community for Make-A-Wish, we’re excited to share Heritage’s final contribution...drum roll please...

Through the purchase of Wish Week shirts, 6th-grade fundraising events (Stuffed Animal Day, Boo Pops, Candy Grams, etc.), Mountain Vista Community Fair tickets, and donations, the Heritage community raised an incredible $7,970.65! Thank you for your support in making wishes come true!

Please remember that no breakfast is served on delayed start days - there simply is not enough time to prepare and serve breakfast to students and have meals ready for the first lunch at 10:45.

As you may know, Colorado law requires students who attend a public, private, or parochial kindergarten - 12th grade school to be vaccinated against many of the diseases vaccines can prevent, unless a Certificate of Exemption is filed for individual students. In addition, schools are required to report immunization and exemption numbers to the state, and provide that information to the school community. Please read this letter, which outlines this information for Heritage during the 2023-2024 school year.

We are so excited for this year’s Musical! Tech crew is responsible for the “tech” components of the show. These include setting up extra lighting, handling the microphones, sound, helping performers with props, and working backstage before and during the actual performance. All rehearsal dates and times are listed in the participation form. The participation form can be found HERE or outside of the music room. Please have it signed and returned to Ms. Hess by February 21st. Also complete the MySchoolBucks Sign up HERE. Contact Ms. Hess with any questions khess1@dcsdk12.org

Chalk the Walk: On Sunday March 2nd from 3-4pm, come let the Heritage Teachers & Staff know how much we appreciate them! It's time to Chalk the Walk in front of Heritage Elementary with your kiddos on Sunday afternoon! Chalk will be provided. *Event is weather permitting - in case of snow or inclement weather, this event will be canceled and there will be an indoor opportunity available on Monday morning before school to Sign the Banner (see following post for more information.

Sign the Banner: On Monday, March 3rd, please let the Heritage Teachers & Staff know how much we love them! The school will be open early (from 8:00-8:30) to sign a large banner inside the front entry and let the teachers & staff know how much we appreciate all they do for us. PLEASE ACCOMPANY YOUR CHILD INTO THE SCHOOL if signing the banner before the bell.

*For those who don't have the chance to sign it on Monday before school, it will be hung in the hallway to sign throughout the week.

Hey Explorers! Do you know of a current Mountain Vista Senior that is graduating this year? Please help us spread the word about our Heritage alumni scholarship! Heritage Elementary PTO is proud to offer a $500 scholarship to Heritage Alumni who are now graduating Mountain Vista Seniors. In order to be considered they need to complete the scholarship application linked below. All applications must be received by March 21st of the current school year for consideration.

Heritage Alumni Scholarship Application

Please click this link for payment: https://ptoheritage.org/pto-payments/ols/categories/sweetheart-dance

We need your help! The Sweetheart Dance is one of our biggest events of the year, and we need your help to make this event truly enchanting! We will need volunteers the afternoon before the event as well as the evening of the dance for special events and clean up. Volunteers will get to witness the fun and the magic of this special night! Click this link to sign up today!

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!

Dust off your finest hats, bow ties, and dresses—this year's auction is Kentucky Derby-themed, and we can't wait to see you there! Join us for an evening of fun, bidding, and Southern charm, all in support of Heritage PTO. Mark your calendar and prepare for an unforgettable night! Click here to buy your tickets now!

Exciting news! We're gearing up for the 15th Annual Auction this spring, and we can't do it without your help. Mark your calendars for our annual auction, happening on April 11, 2025. You won't want to miss it!

Here's how your family can play a pivotal role in making this event a huge success:

Donate Valuable Items: Your contributions can make a big difference. We welcome a variety of items such as retail products, professional services (think beauty treatments, home services, and more), gift cards, sports memorabilia, or anything you believe would excite our auction attendees.

Solicit Donations: Join us in reaching out to the businesses you frequent. We've attached a donation letter that you can drop off at your favorite stores or establishments to request their generous support for our auction. If you have a family business and want to support our school and community would greatly appreciate it.

Want to make a donation yourself? Please fill out this form!

Own a Business? Or do you have a Business Connection that would be proud to donate or sponsor something to our school? Check out our Business Sponsorship Opportunities

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

Click directly on flyer above for more information and registration.

Click on flyer above for more information and registration link.

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!