Heritage Newsletter

Breakfast starts at 7:45 AM. Please send students with their charged Chromebooks.

School starts at 8:15 AM and ends at 2:15 PM.

Kinder AM 8:15am- 12:05pm/ Kinder PM 10:30am-2:20PM

TK 8:15am- 12:05pm

Minimum Days: 1st grade - 6th grade dismissal 8:15am-12:15pm

PM Kinder starts early 8:15am - 12:05pm

Dear Heritage Families,

What a wonderful week at Heritage! ❤️ Thank you for joining us for Lunch with a Loved One. It was heartwarming to see so many supportive families on campus making special memories with their children!

Thank you also for donating candy to our House Competition. 🍬 Congratulations to Team Altruismo for winning, with Isibindi and Protos close behind!

Our Harvest Fest was a huge success! 🎃 We loved celebrating with our students, families, and friends. Thank you for helping make these events so special!

👻 Boo Grams – On Sale Through Wednesday!

Boo Grams are $1 each! Find Mrs. Calvario out front of the office to purchase one. Have your child complete the note and send payment. Boo Grams will be delivered on Friday, October 30. 💌

❤️ Red Ribbon Week: October 26–30

• Monday: Wear Red — Be Red-y for a Drug-Free Life!
• Tuesday: Dress as a Heroic Friend — Dress as a twin -Friends Don't Bully!
• Wednesday: Dress for Your Future Profession — Not All Heroes Wear Capes!
• Thursday: Dress as Your Favorite Superhero — Be a Drug-Free Hero!
• Friday: Wear a Halloween Costume or Halloween Colors — Say Boo to Drugs and Bullying!

Reminder: No masks, weapons or weapon-like props, or gory costumes, please.

Thank you for your continued love and support. We are so grateful for our amazing Heritage family and feel blessed to be part of such a caring community. Together, we make Heritage a special place for our Hawks to learn and grow! 💙

With love and Hawk pride,

Tiffini Vaccarezza

Principal

@ Dorothy Mahin Health Service & District Office

Flu Shot or Mist @ Millswood Cafeteria

Mayor For A Day Contest!

Ever wonder what it would be like to be the Mayor of Lodi?

Well, now is your chance to find out with an exciting opportunity to become Mayor for a Day!

The 2026 Mayor for a Day contest is underway. Submit your creative idea for the chance to spend a day with Mayor Ramón Yepez, and learn all about what it is like to run the City of Lodi for a day.

1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be selected. The 1st place winner will spend a day with Mayor Yepez experiencing a day-in-the-life as the Mayor of Lodi.

Now to the details! https://www.lodi.gov/1340/Mayor-For-A-Day-Contest

2026-2027 School Site Council (SSC) Parent & Community Member Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/VFTgZaD8ow9fzjR76

We are currently accepting nominations for Heritage Elementary School Site Council (SSC) for the 2026-2027 school year. The SSC plays a critical role in shaping the educational experience at our school by helping to develop, monitor, and evaluate our Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).

Formulario de nominación de padres y miembros de la comunidad para el Consejo Escolar (SSC) 2026-2027 https://forms.gle/a8s4RX1u5vtyZTU87 (Spanish)

Actualmente estamos aceptando nominaciones para el Consejo Escolar (SSC, por sus siglas en inglés) de Heritage Elementary School para el año escolar 2026-2027. El SSC desempeña un papel fundamental en la configuración de la experiencia educativa de nuestra escuela, ya que ayuda a desarrollar, supervisar y evaluar nuestro Plan Único para el Rendimiento Estudiantil (SPSA).

· DEADLINE: October 30, 2026

TITLE: Imagine this... Story Writing Contest

The Imagine This... Story Writing Contest is now open, and we're inviting students in grades 3–8 to write and submit original stories—real or imagined—based on accurate information about California agriculture. This one-of-a-kind contest combines agriculture, creativity, and literacy. Each year, one state winner from each grade level is selected, and their story is illustrated by talented high school art students before being published in a beautifully bound book!

Important Dates:

📅 November 1 – Story Submission Deadline

🏅 December 1 – Regional Winners Announced

🏆 December 1 – State Winners Announced

Winners Will:

📖 Become a published author

🏛️ Travel to Sacramento to be recognized at the State Capitol (travel expenses covered)

🎨 Have their story professionally illustrated by high school art students

🖼️ Receive a giant poster featuring their story's illustrated book cover

Click here to learn more and apply

Secondary Grade Levels

✨ Cash for College Nights

· INSTRUCTIONS: Please share the following message with families, including the graphic and buttons.

· DEADLINE: November 11, 2026

TITLE: Cash for College Nights – FAFSA/CADAA Support

We are excited to offer four opportunities to attend a Cash for College Night! These events are designed to help seniors and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

Please take advantage of one of these opportunities to receive support and get your questions answered as you complete the financial aid application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to the College and Career Technician at your school.

We hope to see you there!

Phones down, heads up. Creating connections in the classroom.

As we settle back into the routines of school, please help us remind your children that their phones should be put away during school. During school hours, campuses are a "no phone zone" and students will be expected to keep their phones off and put away.

This initiative is designed to support a more focused learning environment while encouraging real, in-person connection outside of the digital world. For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit www.lodiusd.net/be-present.

1. Interested in volunteering? Submit application online using link below.

https://www.lodiusd.net/families/volunteer

Complete the Volunteer Request Form (online) and submit it to your school. After the Principal reviews the application, the school will send the form to Personnel Services to prepare for fingerprinting

2. Complete fingerprinting at the agency of your choice and submit signed fingerprinting form back to Personnel Services. Volunteers needs to check their email for the fingerprinting form from Personnel Services. Complete fingerprinting at the agency of your choice and submit a signed copy of the fingerprinting form back to Personnel Services. Failure to provide a signed copy to Personnel Services may cause delays with application processing.

3. Await clearance with the Department of Justice (DOJ). The fingerprinting agency will submit the fingerprints to DOJ. Once Personnel Services receives a response from DOJ, the school principal will be notified via email. Applicants will receive final approval status via email Note Personnel Services does not have timeframe information on DOJ providing fingerprint results. If you have not received response within 30 days of fingerprinting, please contact Personnel Services at (209) 331-7095. Effective July 1, 2026, all volunteers are required to complete Mandated Reporter training (SB 848) annually as part of the volunteer approval process. Please see the instructions provided below for how to complete the mandated reporter training.

For any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Risk Management Department https://lodi-nonemployee-keenan.safeschools.com/register/3489ef02

To complete mandated reporter training:

1.Sign up on Keenan SafeSchools with your email address.

2.Take the Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect training course.

3.Provide the completion certificate to your school or requesting department.

For assistance with the training process, please contact the Risk Management Department

¡Atención padres! Se necesitan voluntarios para nuestra escuela Heritage

· Ayudar a supervisar a los niños en el desayuno y en el almuerzo

· Ayudar en el salón de sus hijos.

· Los voluntarios deben hacer su petición y tomar sus huellas con un costo y un giro postal será requerido en la oficiana del districto.

PROCESO VOLUNEER:

1. ¿Interesado en hacer voluntariado? Envía la solicitud en línea usando el enlace que aparece abajo. https://www.lodiusd.net/families/volunteer Rellena el Formulario de Solicitud de Voluntariado (en línea) y envíalo a tu centro. Después de que el director revise la solicitud, el centro enviará el formulario a Servicios de Personal para prepararse para la toma de huellas dactilares

2. Completar la toma de huellas en la agencia que elijas y enviar el formulario de huellas firmado de vuelta a Servicios de Personal. Los voluntarios deben revisar su correo electrónico para encontrar el formulario de huellas dactilares de Servicios de Personal. Complete la toma de huellas en la agencia que elija y envíe una copia firmada del formulario de huellas a Servicios de Personal. No proporcionar una copia firmada a Servicios de Personal puede causar retrasos en el procesamiento de la solicitud.

3. Esperar autorización ante el Departamento de Justicia (DOJ). La agencia de toma de huellas dactilares enviará las huellas al DOJ. Una vez que Servicios de Personal reciba una respuesta del DOJ, el director del centro será notificado por correo electrónico. Los solicitantes recibirán el estado de aprobación final por correo electrónico Nota Servicios de Personal no dispone de información sobre los plazos del DOJ que proporcione los resultados de las huellas dactilares. Si no ha recibido respuesta en un plazo de 30 días desde la toma de huellas, por favor contacte con Servicios de Personal en el (209) 331-7095. A partir del 1 de julio de 2026, todos los voluntarios deben completar anualmente la formación de Denunciante Obligatorio (SB 848) como parte del proceso de aprobación de voluntarios.

Por favor, consulte las instrucciones proporcionadas a continuación para saber cómo completar la formación obligatoria para informantes. Para cualquier pregunta o preocupación, por favor contacte con el Departamento de Gestión de Riesgos https://lodi-nonemployee-keenan.safeschools.com/register/3489ef02

Para completar la formación obligatoria para informantes: Regístrate en Keenan SafeSchools con tu dirección de correo electrónico. Haz el curso de formación sobre Abuso y Negligencia Obligatoria: Denunciante Obligatorio. Proporciona el certificado de finalización a tu centro o departamento solicitante.

Para recibir ayuda con el proceso de formación, por favor contacte con el Departamento de Gestión de Riesgos

Good morning, Heritage,

I wanted to address the concern of visitors on campus. Anyone allowed onto campus is either permitted so through the front office or Bridge staff, after dismissal. No unauthorized individuals are allowed on campus who do not check in with the office. Visitors who will be allowed on campus will check in with the front office and get a visitors pass. If a visitor does not have this pass, please radio the office, and direct them back to the office. Parents allowed onto campus should be here for the purpose of office business or picking up their children from Bridge.

Parents who come onto campus to check out their child from Bridge will not have a visitors pass, because they will be buzzed in by Bridge staff. However, these adults should only be allowed as far as the cafeteria/front office and should not be allowed access to any other area of campus.

Thank you for all of your efforts in helping to keep our campus safe for all.

Preschool Enrollment (K-12)

School Readiness and Preschool continuously enrolls 3- and 4-year-old children throughout the school year.

Please click the link for more information about preschool locations and class hours.

https://www.lodiusd.net/enrollment/preschool

https://www.lodiusd.net/enrollment

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1680882830/lodiusdnet/d9j5xbl4xdtfiku6juvo/EnrollmentMaterialsChecklist.pdf

Chromebook Care Plan Chromebook Care Plan - Lodi Unified School District (lodiusd.net)

Bridge Program https://www.lodiusd.net/families/bridge

Volunteer Form

Volunteer - Lodi Unified School District (lodiusd.net)

Enrollment Form Enrollment - Lodi Unified School District (lodiusd.net)