Heritage Happenings March 2026

March is here and we are excited for the signs of spring that are beginning to appear! With the weather hopefully starting to warm up and the days getting longer, students are enjoying more daylight and opportunities to be active outside.

Students are working hard in their classrooms as we approach the end of the 3rd quarter. Our teachers and students are focused on finishing the quarter strong and continuing to make great progress in their learning.

We are also looking forward to Spring Break, which is just around the corner. We hope this will be a wonderful time for families to relax, recharge, and spend time together.

Speaking of the changing weather, many students have been bringing sweatshirts and coats to school. Our lost and found is currently very full. If your student is missing a jacket, sweatshirt, water bottle, or other item, please remind them to check the lost and found.

Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate all you do to help make our school community such a great place for students to learn and grow!

Warm regards,

Dr. Kimberley Walters, Val Sutton, Katie Will and Melrick Bogier

Options to report student absences:

• Call the attendance line and leave a message: 636-327-3846 and press 1 to report an absence
• Send an email: attendance.heritage@wsdr4.org

Please include the reason for the absence as this will be noted in Focus.

As we approach the final months of the academic year, we would like to remind parents and guardians of the district’s policies regarding student medications.

In accordance with WSD Board Policy and Regulation 2780, written authorization from both a physician and a parent/guardian is required for all medications administered at school. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications (such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, cough syrups, etc.) and applies to students in grades PK–12.

Students are not permitted to self-carry medications.* All medications must be delivered to the school by a parent/guardian or a responsible adult. Medications must be provided in the original, pharmacy-labeled container, including clear instructions for administration, and should not exceed a 30-day supply. Over-the-counter medications must also be received in their original packaging and will be administered only according to a physician’s written instructions.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe school environment. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Heather Sweeten at heathersweeten@wsdr4.org.

*Students with asthma, anaphylaxis, or other chronic health conditions may be permitted to self-carry and self-administer prescribed “rescue” medications, such as metered-dose inhalers. An Authorization for self-administration form must be on file with the school nurse and submitted annually.

At school, students are learning about the 7 Habits and how they can be leaders every day. March’s habit is Habit 6: Synergize, which means working together and valuing everyone’s ideas. When we work as a team, we can do more than we could alone!

Here are simple ways your family can practice Habit 6 together:

• Build Care Packages – Create kits for neighbors or community members in need.
  
  

• Family Clean-Up Day – Tackle a park, neighborhood area, or even your own yard as a team.
  
  

• Cook for Someone Else – Plan, prepare, and deliver a meal together.
  
  

• Help a Neighbor with Yard Work – Combine your efforts to bless someone nearby.
  
  

• Create a Family Teamwork Chart – Set shared goals and celebrate what you accomplish together.
  
  

When families collaborate, listen to each other’s ideas, and value everyone’s strengths, children see firsthand how teamwork makes a difference. Thank you for partnering with us to grow leaders both in and out of school!

Bonus: If your family participates in one of these activities, we’d love to see it! Share a photo and tag Heritage so we can celebrate your teamwork in action!

We would love your feedback on this survey. By completing our survey, you have the power to shape the future and help us understand your needs better. It only takes a few minutes of your time and your input will greatly impact our school culture. Not only will your feedback help us improve, but by participating, you will also be eligible for the chance to win exciting prizes! MRA Survey

Big Smiles mobile dentist will be coming to Heritage on April 24, 27, and 28, 2026. If you are interested in your child having a dental cleaning and exam, please fill out the form. If you have any questions, please contact Nurse Heather. heathersweeten@wsdr4.org

Dear Parent / Guardian of 4th & 5th Grade Students,

All 4th and 5th grade WSD students will view a video on Growth and Development. They will be shown a video from the series “Changing and Growing Up.” The video concentrates on teaching young people about the normal physical, social, and emotional changes of adolescence. If you would like to preview the videos ahead of time, please click on the video links provided in the google form.

All students will participate in these lessons unless you choose to opt your child out of the lesson(s).

Lessons will be presented on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12:10 for 4th grade and Friday, April 3, 2026 at 2:30 for 5th grade. If you do NOT wish for your child to participate, please complete the building OPT-OUT GOOGLE FORM

If you have any additional questions, please reach out to your building administration.

Get to know your child's new elementary school at Cruising Into Kindergarten! The goal of this event is to help incoming kindergartners become more familiar with their new school, and to help ease kindergarten jitters with a fun, interactive tour. Your child may even make some new friends along the way! School staff will also be in attendance to share information about your child's new school with you.

Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 5:30pm in the Carr St. Cafe

(please enter through the office doors on Carr St. Blumhoff office doors will be locked)

Join us as we announce our brand new 2026-2027 PTA board officers. We will also talk about our upcoming March events as well as our highly anticipated Decades Music Bingo.

Wentzville Ice Arena - Monday, March 23, 2026

910 Main Plaza Drive Wentzville MO 63385

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Kick off Spring Break with us and enjoy a fun evening of ice skating! Admission is FREE! Skate rentals are $3 each. The first 100 guests will get FREE skate rentals. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Friday, March 27, 2026 - 7:05 p.m.

Family Arena 2002 Arena Parkway, Saint Charles, MO 63303

Tickets are on sale NOW! Purchase your tickets here. Heritage PTA receives a donation for every ticket purchased. Ticket sales are open until March 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Heritage PTA receives a donation for every ticket purchased. Enjoy a family fun event with Ambush soccer action!

Progress Park Banquet Hall - Saturday, April 25, 2026

968 Meyer Road Wentzville MO 63385

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Grab your friends, channel your favorite era, and save the date for a night you won't want to miss. There will be 10 rounds of music bingo with winners every round, photo booth, side games, 50/50 raffle, raffle baskets & a lot of music! Proceeds from this event benefit our school. We need sponsors to make it a night to remember! Sponsorship levels range from $50-$375. Use this link to purchase tickets & sponsorships.

Raffle basket/item donations: We are seeking in-kind donations for our raffle at Music Bingo. If you or a business you know would like to support our school with a raffle basket or raffle items, please reach out to: heritageptawebmaster@gmail.com

This year, WSD's elementary summer school intervention will be held June 2-25 and will be invitation only. Families of students who qualify will be sent an invitation on Feb. 20, and enrollment will be open Feb. 23-March 11. Keep an eye out for program invitations later this month and learn more on the Summer School offerings webpage.

Click here for the 2025-2026 School Calendar

March

• 9: Late Start and Caps for Camp/PJ $1
• 9-13: Book Fair
• 11: Papa John's Night
• 12: PTA Meeting @ 5:30pm
• 16: 4th Grade Field Trip - Blue Team
• 18: 4th Grade Field Trip - Gold Team
• 19: Leadership Day
• 19: START Graduation
• 20: Early Release Day
• 20: 4th & 5th Grade Human Development

HES Parent/Family Engagement 2025-2026

HES School/Parent/Family Engagement Policy 2025-2026

Title One School Wide Parent Compact

All of these documents can be found on the district website.

Copies are also available in the main office.

Helping Hands 4 Families is a local non-profit organization committed to building community and school relationships and supporting families in becoming independent with their life goals. Helping Hands 4 Families provides families with basic household necessities on a MONTHLY basis and other support or resources. If you need support for your family sign up here. If you are interested in more information visit our Website or FaceBook Page.

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