Falcon Update

Letter from the Principal/Carta de la directora

Dear HMS Families,

Thank you to all of the families that attended the Winter Concert. It was an amazing show, and we appreciate Mrs. Guenther and Ms. Winter for their dedication and support in helping our students grow.

This upcoming week will be our PBIS Holiday Extravaganza. We are so excited for it. If you would like to help out at the store, please sign up here. We are also looking for gift wrap donations, including but not limited to: gift bags, tissue paper, wrapping paper, tape, and gift tags.

This week, we will finish NWEA testing for any students who were absent or still need to complete an assessment. Our students have taken the testing very seriously, and we’ve enjoyed celebrating their progress with them. If you are eager to see results before scores are emailed home in the new year, students who have completed testing should have a screenshot of their scores.

We will be having Pajama Day on Friday, December 19th. Students are encouraged to wear comfy, school-appropriate pajamas. Please remember no hoodies.

This will be our last newsletter of 2025. As we get ready for Winter Break, I want to wish everyone a joyful and restful holiday season. Thank you for being such an important part of our Heritage community. I hope the break brings you time to relax, recharge, and celebrate with loved ones.

Thank you,

Michelle Hauer

708-303-4805

mhauer@bsd100.org

Additional Important Future Dates

12/15-12/19: PBIS Holiday Extravaganza

12/17: 8th Grade Field Trip

12/22-1/5: Winter Break

1/6: School Resume

1/13: McTeacher Night; 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the McDonald's on Cermak (7181 W Cermak Rd.)

1/19: No School

1/23: End of Quarter 3

1/24: Robotics Tournament at HMS

HMS Announcements and Extracurriculars (click button)

Parking

For the safety and accessibility of our school community, please do not park or stop in the fire lane or in designated handicap parking spaces. These areas must remain clear at all times to ensure emergency access and to support those who require accessible parking. Thank you for your cooperation.

Attendance Communication

Beginning Sunday, December 7th, all parents and guardians will receive a weekly email summarizing their student’s attendance for the school year. This update will include the number of days present, absent, and tardy. Our goal is to provide you with timely and transparent information so that together we can encourage strong attendance habits and promptly address any concerns that may arise.

We are sharing this information to partner with families, asking for a commitment to make sure your child attends school every day possible this year. The evidence is clear: students with strong attendance are more likely to be successful in school. High attendance rates are linked to high student achievement and strong student academic growth. This is true for every grade and every group of students.

Regular attendance is key to student achievement, and we believe that consistent communication will help us work as a team to ensure every student is present, engaged, and prepared to learn. If you have questions about the weekly attendance updates or notice information that needs clarification, please feel free to contact your school office.

Thank you for your partnership in supporting our students. We look forward to continuing to work together to create a positive and successful school year for all.

In Partnership,
Berwyn South School District 100

Family Resource

District 100 strives to ensure that all students and families feel safe, supported, and valued in our school communities. Fostering an inclusive and welcoming school environment is deeply ingrained in the culture of our district and is fundamental to the success of our students. Resources to support families with immigration-related concerns are available on the family resources page on our website.

Yearbooks - On Sale Now!

HMS 25/26 yearbooks are officially available! If you are interested in purchasing one, use this link. Please make sure to save your receipt and share with your student that you have purchased a yearbook for them. They will be delivered to the school in May to be distributed to your student before leaving for the year. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our yearbook representative, Ms. Haury, at dhaury@bsd100.org.

Heritage Spirt Wear

Purchase Friday spirit wear by using the link below.

Digital Agreement

Our school is excited to provide each student with an iPad to support learning both in and out of the classroom. In order to ensure that devices are used responsibly and remain in good condition, we ask families and students to review the Digital Agreement by filling out this Google Form.

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PBIS Rewards

We utilize an app called PBIS Rewards where students earn points throughout the school year for being Responsible, Respectful and Safe. We have a PBIS store that we open for students to purchase fun items with their points. We also do raffles, field trips and a winter extravaganza that students can utilize their points throughout the year. We encourage students to use their points by the end of the year as they do not roll over!

StopIt

This week, students will download STOPit to their iPads. This is an online application that Heritage students have access to. This application allows students to anonymously report incidents of bullying, misconduct or general concerns. All reports go to the support service team and administration, which allows us to act quickly and in real time to any concerns or incidents.

Breakfast & Lunch

Students at Heritage receive free breakfast and lunch each day if they choose to participate, or they may bring their own lunch from home. As a healthy school, we ask that students do not bring pop, energy drinks, or large bags of snacks.

Breakfast will be served each morning before students head to their Period 1 class. Lunch will take place at the scheduled time according to the bell schedule, and students will also have the option to participate in recess during their lunchtime.

Below will be where you can find the menus for Heritage through OrganicLife.