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.

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:

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

Monday November 2nd - Friday November 6th During Heim Time, Lunch and Clinic AND Friday 11/6 from 5-7 pm!

Scholastic E-wallet is the easiest way for your student to shop! Please set one up today! This provides a set amount of money for your child to spend cash free at the fair! Click Here for more information

We need volunteers to bring the Book Fair to our School Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040844A4AA22A2FD0-66578768-scholastic#/

Please note adults must be present with their students to shop outside of school hours.

• Monday November 2 - November 6 - Scholastic Book Fair

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!

While we fell just short of our official financial milestone, we are incredibly proud of the hard work, energy, and dedication our community poured into this fundraiser. Every dollar raised makes a meaningful difference for our students, and your support means the world to us.

We are excited to announce that all individual student prizes, as well as our special homeroom rewards, have now been officially delivered! A massive shout-out to our big classroom, teacher and grade-level winners who went above and beyond:
• Top Fundraising Grade: 5th Grade (We hope you enjoyed your Sweetest Lunch!)
• Top Fundraising Homeroom: Mr. Miller's Class (We loved delivering your cider and donuts!)
• Top Registered Homeroom: Mrs. Liebmann's Class (Way to go on earning your cookies and juice party!)

Thank you again to everyone who ran, cheered, registered, and donated to make this event such a positive experience for our school!

This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school. SAVE THE DATE for Monday 11/2 - Friday 11/6 and start exploring together: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/heimmiddleschool

Scholastic E-wallet is the easiest way for your student to shop! This provides a set amount of money for your child to spend cash free at the fair! Please set one up today on the Scholastic website.

We need volunteers to bring the Book Fair to our School: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040844A4AA22A2FD0-66578768-scholastic#/
Please note adults must be present with their students to shop outside of school hours

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 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 Music Boosters is a non-profit organization committed to promoting, supporting, and enriching the music programs of the Williamsville Central School District.

We unite families and community members through fundraising, volunteering, and events to ensure the continued excellence of our music programs and support learning opportunities beyond the classroom.

What we do:

■ Award annual WMB college scholarships

■ Co-sponsor guest artists and clinicians

■ Co-sponsor annual district-wide music festivals and events

■ Co-sponsor annual summer music program in Williamsville

■ Assist in funding some music field trips

■ Contribute toward student costs at state-wide honor band, chorus and orchestra experiences

■ Contribute toward commissioning of new works for district ensembles

■ Organize fundraising and parent/student volunteering activities to support music events

■ Provide regular communications to create awareness of the music enrichment opportunities and build connections among our members

Please click the link below to become a member! Our goal is 500 members this year!

Already a member? Please consider volunteering! Click the link below for more info, or visit our website and click on the Volunteer tab.

Visit www.williamsvillemusicboosters.org

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

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.

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