Begin in Gratitude!
November is a great time for us to remember all the things for which we can be grateful. I am grateful to our incredible community for supporting our school with your time, donations, attendance, and dedication to our mission and values.
On Monday, I hope our families take a moment to remember and appreciate all of the veterans who have fought for and protected our country and our freedom. When we return to school on Tuesday, 11/12, our whole school (staff and scholars) will show our gratitude and support for our active military oversees by writing & coloring holiday cards to send our troops. We are partnering with Youth For Troops, who provided us with blank cards. Along with two other Heritage schools, we are committed to sending 1000 cards to our military this holiday season.
You can learn more about Youth For Troops HERE.
We have extra blank holiday cards for our families to participate too! If you would like some additional cards to write your own holiday message, please email Leah Jenks and let her know how many you want. I will send additional cards home with your scholars. We will also have cards available in the front office We need all cards returned by Wednesday, Nov. 20th.
Although it is only November 2024, we are already planning for the 25-26 school year. We would love your input on two different calendar options for next year. Please click on this LINK to provide your feedback.
The survey will remain open until Thursday, November 14th only.
PTO sponsored Winter Festival is just FIVE WEEKS away. This is an incredible community event that you won't want to miss!
This year, each class homeroom will contribute a themed basket for the silent auction. Please check your scholar's backpack TODAY for your homeroom basket theme. Each homeroom will collect items and donations towards their basket, which will be bid on at the festival. The homeroom with the highest bid will win a pizza party from the PTO.
Also- the winter festival is where our scholars will perform their holiday concert. Stay tuned for the specific times that each grade level will perform.
Mrs. Zurita
Ms. Z (that's what scholars call her) is the instructional aide or paraprofessional in special education. In addition to greeting scholars in driveline and supervising during Kinder-2nd grade lunch and recess, Ms. Z supports scholars one-on-one in the classroom to meet their learning goals.
Ms. Hristina
Ms. Hristina is our campus aide and can be seen everywhere with a smile for our scholars. She supervises scholars during all morning recesses and during all scholar lunches. When she's not around campus, you can find her in first grade with Mrs. Smith or filling in anywhere that we need help.
Mrs. Santizo
Mrs. Santizo is a Heritage parent who started working in our Liberty Preschool last year, began the school year as a campus aide at Pinnacle, and is now Ms. S's right hand support in kindergarten. Mrs. Santizo spends everyday, all day with our youngest scholars, supporting their learning and success.
We are sharing early so you have ample time to prepare...
Due to the number of orders received, MyHotLunchBox will only be able to provide us with a two-day option for hot lunch. For that reason, parents will only be able to choose from Streets of New York and Cane's starting January 2025 and hot lunch will only be available two days a week.
Stay Connected with PTO
If you want to stay connected with the PTO, get to know other PTO parents, and be involved with their events and activities, you can also join their group on BAND by scanning the QR code or clicking this LINK.
One of the most valued objectives at Heritage Academy is to help scholars learn to make responsible choices and thereby be prepared to govern themselves. Our dress code is based on principles of maintaining modesty, cleanliness, and professionalism in your dress.
Read the ENTIRE Dress Code policy HERE
Highlights to note:
- All Heritage tops MUST be a polo purchased from one of our vendors.
- Check those shorts and skirts' lengths! Skirts MUST touch the top of the knee (front and back). Shorts CANNOT be shorter than 4" above the middle of the knee cap.
- PROHIBITED- sweat pants, track pants, athletic wear, slippers, flip flops.
- Jewelry- Girls are permitted to wear ONE earring in each lobe only. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings.
- Shoes- All shoes must have a back strap. Sneakers must be worn on Tuesdays/Thursdays (for P.E.). Crocs (with the back strap) are okay on Mondays and Wednesdays only.
Dollars for Duds
Every other Thursday, scholars may pay $1 per item of clothing (top and bottoms) to wear something other than their uniform. Scholars are still expected to adhere to the Heritage standard of modesty, cleanliness, and professionalism.
We are excited to partner with my MyHotLunchBox again this year. Click HERE to log in or create an account.
Monday- Jimmy Johns
Tuesday- Red Robin
Wednesday- Streets of New York
Thursday- Cane's
