We have a couple fun things for scholars to look forward to next week as we all prepare for family, friends, and food during a full week of Thanksgiving break.
- Kona Ice will be on campus on Tuesday, Nov. 19th during lunch (see flyer below).
- Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 20th for our PTO meeting at 6:30 p.m. or via Google Meet
- On Thursday, Nov. 21st, 3rd-6th grade will be visiting the American Heritage Festival at Schnepf Farms. Please look out for communication from your scholar's teacher and reach out to them directly with any questions.
- Clarification on leggings and sweatpants-
- leggings may never be worn as pants (uniform pants or Dollar for Duds). Girls may wear red, navy blue, or white leggings only under their uniform skirt.
- Joggers/athletic pants may be worn on Dollar for Duds days only.
- Pajama pants are never permitted on Dollar for Duds days and may not be worn under skirts in cold weather..
- Please report scholar absences the DAY OF the absence. Please be aware that these are the ONLY excused absences according to the state:
- injury/illness- we will excuse three consecutive days and then we require a doctor's note.
- family emergency/death in family/funeral
- medical appointment
- Any other absence is UA (unexcused absence). IMPORTANT- ten consecutive days of unexcused absence will result in your scholar being unenrolled (pursuant to A.R.S.15-901A).
- Don't forget! We have no school 11/25-11/28 for Thanksgiving
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.
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.
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
