The Heartland Heartbeat
Monthly Newsletter | October 2026
2026-2027 School Calendars
Parent Advisory Committee Meetings
Please join us for a brief meeting about Title I and how this program helps our students. Translation services available.
Dates:
- Tuesday, October 6th at 10:30AM
- Wednesday, October 7th at 2:00PM
- Thursday, October 8th at 6:30PM
Registration links are in the flyer below.
We look forward to you joining us!
October Spendspirations
Testing
Homeschooling With Heart
October 13: Reading Support for Families
Now that the year is solidly underway and your students have completed their fall STAR360 and Amira assessments, you may be wondering how you can support your students with some of the many resources available to Heartland students and families. Have you ever wondered what resources Heartland has available for your student? Maybe your older student needs assistance in a particular area of decoding or comprehension. We are thrilled to welcome Cassie Way, Heartland’s Support Services Coordinator to help us navigate the many offerings.
Whether your student is making great progress and needs to be challenged or they could benefit from a support that will help them to unlock their potential, join us as we hear from some of Heartland’s reading experts and see what’s available.
Reading Supports with Heartland
When: Tuesday, October 13th at 1:00 pm
Student Writing Journal
Complete the Student Writing Journal Treasure Hunt with your student!
Step 1: Please read the Letter to Learning Coaches with your student
Step 2: Find the rubrics in the journal, and discuss with your student how they can be used
Step 3: Ask your child to choose their favorite letter of the alphabet and complete day one of that letter’s week
Step 4: Locate the Bridge Map and the Brace Map
Did you get all four?
Step 5: Celebrate as a family and quiz your HST next time you meet!
High School Counseling
Library
ASB
Field Trips
Do you have an idea for a field trip or event? If so, please share it with us by completing the Field Trip/Event Idea survey below.
Whole Child Wellness
Kickstart October with amazing strategies and supports designed to help your student's self-regulation.
IXL Challenge
Shine like a star in October and answer at least 100 questions in any subject(s) in IXL. Everyone who completes the challenge will earn a button to add to their pennant. Please reach out to your HST if you have any questions!
Thinking Corner
Check out these wonderful resources to enrich your student’s educational journey, and to nurture the gifts in every child!
2026/2027 English Learner Advisory Committee Meetings (ELAC/DELAC)
2026/2027 English Learner Advisory Committee Meetings (ELAC/DELAC):
- Monday, November 9, 4:30 pm
- Monday, February 8, 4:30 pm
- Monday, April 5, 4:30 pm
Click the link below for the Zoom meeting link.
For more information contact flor.leal@heartlandcharterschool or caroline.navarrete@heartlandcharterschool.
Monthly Academic Vocabulary Challenge
We recommend studying the following words/ideas this month:
- dialogue
- dictionary/dictionary entry
- draft
- edit
- encyclopedia
- errors
- event
Heartland Heights - Stories to Inspire
Sasha O.
In just three years of training, Sasha has demonstrated exceptional commitment and growth, earning her yellow belt and stepping into a leadership role within her academy. Her discipline, work ethic, and passion for the sport continue to set her apart both on and off the mat. Sasha will graduate from 8th grade in June and loves the flexibility of her schedule through Heartland to pursue her passions.
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