12/4/2025

12/1-12/31- Krispy Kreme Fundraiser (see more info under PTO)

12/19- Teacher Work Day (No students)

12/22-1/5 - Winter Break- No School

Mornings can be hectic, especially when the snow flies! As you are dropping your student(s) off at school, please remember:

• utilize the car loop for student drop off - please don't let students out in the parking lot area.
• if it is 8:35 or later, your student is considered tardy and needs to be signed in at the front desk by a parent or guardian.
• please call the attendance line at 303-387-6727 if your student will be late or absent.

At Heritage, we are committed to creating a safe and focused learning environment for every student. We deeply value the involvement of our families and community members, as you are essential partners in our educational mission! To ensure that our campus remains secure and that instructional time is protected, we require every adult entering the school during operational hours to adhere to the following procedures:

• All visitors and volunteers must check in at the front desk immediately upon arrival. This process is handled by our dedicated front office staff and involves presenting a valid ID for scanning into our secure visitor management system.

• Visible Identification is Required: Upon checking in, you will be issued a sticker or badge. This sticker or badge must be visible and clearly display your name at all times while you are on school grounds.

• Purpose-Driven Visits: Once you have checked in, please proceed directly to your intended destination (e.g., a scheduled meeting, volunteer location). Unscheduled classroom visits are disruptive to the learning environment, so if you need to speak with a teacher, please arrange this in advance via email or phone.

• Check-Out: Before leaving the campus, please stop at the front office to officially check out.

We understand that these procedures add a few moments to your arrival. Thank you for helping us maintain a warm, welcoming, and most importantly, secure environment where our students can thrive!

Calling all future kindergarteners - it's time for Kindergarten Admissions! All students who will be 5 years old on or before October 1, 2026 are eligible for kindergarten next school year.

• If you live within the newly paired Heritage/Summit View boundary area, simply visit the link above to begin the admissions process.
• If you do not live within the Heritage/Summit View boundary, you will need to apply for both Kindergarten Admissions AND Open Enrollment. The first round of Open Enrollment is now closed - you may apply for Open Enrollment beginning January 22nd.

🧑‍🏫✈️ Send Your Teacher to the North Pole: A Make-A-Wish Fundraiser! Help Us Grant Wishes & Win a Class Party!

The Challenge: We are raising money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation! We are challenging our students to see which classrooms can raise the most donations to send their teacher on an imaginary trip to the North Pole!

The Reward: The winning classroom in each division gets an amazing party while their teacher is "gone"!

How to Send Your Teacher North!

• The Goal: Every dollar donated goes directly to Make-A-Wish.

• The Score: $1.00 donated = $1.00 for your classroom.

• The Divisions: There will be TWO winning classes!

1. Primary Winner: Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

2. Intermediate Winner: 3rd Grade – 6th Grade

• Donations: All donations must be clearly marked with your Teacher's Name to ensure the donations are counted toward the correct classroom. Donate as often as you would like between Dec. 1 - Dec.12th.

  
  

The Grand Prize!

The teacher whose classroom earns the most money in their division will be "sent to the North Pole" for a special 40 minute time.

While the teacher is "gone," the two winning classes will enjoy:

☕ Hot Chocolate & Treats Party With A Visit from a Very Special Guest! (Who might it be?)

Getting Ready for the Holidays with GIFTCROWD!

A new way to celebrate our amazing teachers & staff!

This year, the PTO is excited to try something new for holiday gifts using Gift Crowd! Instead of classroom baskets or classroom gifts, families can now contribute online to show appreciation for our amazing teachers and staff.

It’s simple: choose a teacher or staff member, decide your contribution (all amounts are confidential), and add a personal message. Just before winter break, each recipient will see their total and redeem it for gift cards of their choice.

A meaningful and easy way to make the holidays brighter for the people who do so much for our kids! Click this link to participate!

Calling all 3rd-6th graders!

We are looking for a spectacular cast for Heritage Elementary’s production of The Jungle Book kids! It’s time to audition! Sign ups through MySchoolBucks will be sent out with the cast list.

Auditions

• Video submission deadline: Thursday, December 18th (before winter break)

• Pick up an audition packet outside the music room. (More information can be found in the packet or HERE)

What to prepare

If you want to be considered for Mowgli or Baloo:

• Prepare “The Bare Necessities” from the musical

• These roles can be played by any gender

• Music is attached to the audition packet (and also available HERE)

For all other roles

• Prepare a 1-2 minute song of your choice

What we’re looking for

• Strong stage presence and confidence

• Clear, projected speaking and singing voices

• Bonus points for showing off dance moves - choreographed or improvised!

Rehearsals

• Rehearsals begin Wednesday, January 7th, from 3:30-5:00 pm. See the full rehearsal schedule HERE

Need easy breakfasts for the holiday season? We’ve got a plan for you! For the month of December, use our link to order your dozens of donuts online, then redeem your Digital Dozens for Krispy Kreme Donuts. 50% comes back to heritage when you use our link.

Silent Auction is coming! Get ready to dance the night away at the 80s & 90s themed event on April 10th, 2026!

Click for more information: https://ptoheritage.org/ongoing-fundraisers.

Check out the Science and Engineering Showcase on December 11th from 5:30-7pm at Mountain Vista High School.

The Foundation for Douglas County Schools has some great Community Events already lined up for our school community!

Detailed information can be found on the Community Event page of The Foundation's website. All tickets can be purchased directly from that page as well. Current offerings include tickets to the Colorado Rockies, Rapids, Avalanche, Air Force Falcons, Elitch Theme Park, Lone Tree Arts Center, DCPA and more - check back often for new opportunities to be added!

These are fun, discounted opportunities, and a portion of each ticket purchased goes back to DCSD!

Below is a list of resources, should you have a concern that a loved one (or yourself) may be experiencing behavioral changes, mood swings, depression or suicidal thoughts over the holiday breaks.

Call 911 if there is an immediate threat to a child or others

• 988 - Suicide and Crisis Hotline

• Call or text “988” any time, 24/7 for free, confidential support

• Chat online (open from 4:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. daily): Click Here

• Walk-in Locations (open 24/7): Location List

• Information About Types of Services and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado Crisis Services

• AllHealth Crisis Services

• DCSD Mental Health Intervention Website

• Let’s Talk Colorado

• iMatter (free virtual counseling sessions)