Falcon Update

Letter from the Principal/Carta de la directora

Dear HMS Families,

Thank you to those who came to our Lotería night on Thursday. This week we had a great

This upcoming week, please remember that students do not have school on Monday, October 13th and Tuesday, October 14th. We hope that everyone has a great long weekend and enjoys the fall weather.

On Wednesday, October 15th, when students return, please remember that we are wearing Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness. We are asking for a $1.00 donation for Sarah’s Inn, a local organization.

We also have our next PTSS meeting on Wednesday, October 15th from 5:00 to 5:45 PM at Heritage. Anyone is welcome to attend!

Please support the HMS PTSS by going to Slice Factory on Thursday, October 16th, between 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM. The flier for the event is below!

We are excited for our first school dance, which will be held on Friday, October 24th, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Dinner will be provided along with dancing and an open gym. School-appropriate costumes are encouraged but not required. We do need your support to make it a success. Here are the links to sign up to donate food or to be a chaperone:

Sign up for Food Items: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E44AFAD2BA1FA7-58809172-2526

Sign up to Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E44AFAD2BA1FA7-58809196-2526

Looking ahead, we will be celebrating Unity Day on Wednesday, October 22nd with different activities throughout the day. We will also be wearing orange to show the importance of being kind.

Thank you,

Michelle Hauer

708-303-4805

mhauer@bsd100.org

Additional Important Future Dates

10/13: No School

10:14: No School; Teacher Institute Day

10/15: Dress Down for $1.00 for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

10/15: PTSS Meeting; 5:00 to 5:45 PM

10/16: Slice Factory Fundraiser; 2:00-8:00 PM

10/17: Dress Down for $1.00 for Feed My Starving Children

10/21: Lockdown Drill - change of date

10/22: Unity Day

10/24: Halloween/Fall Dance; 4:30-6:30 PM

HMS Announcements and Extracurriculars (click button)

Heritage Spirt Wear

Purchase Friday spirit wear by using the link below.

Digital Agreement

Our school is excited to provide each student with an iPad to support learning both in and out of the classroom. In order to ensure that devices are used responsibly and remain in good condition, we ask families and students to review the Digital Agreement by filling out this Google Form.

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Assignment Notebooks

This school year, all students received an assignment notebook. The purpose of the assignment notebook is to help students stay organized, keep track of their work, and build strong study habits. Students will be expected to write down their assignments in every class (except PE) each day and bring the notebook to and from school. Using the notebook regularly will help students stay on top of their responsibilities and feel more prepared for each day.

Families can also use the assignment notebook as a tool to check in with their child about daily homework and upcoming assignments, projects and assessments.

PBIS Rewards

We utilize an app called PBIS Rewards where students earn points throughout the school year for being Responsible, Respectful and Safe. We have a PBIS store that we open for students to purchase fun items with their points. We also do raffles, field trips and a winter extravaganza that students can utilize their points throughout the year. We encourage students to use their points by the end of the year as they do not roll over!

StopIt

This week, students will download STOPit to their iPads. This is an online application that Heritage students have access to. This application allows students to anonymously report incidents of bullying, misconduct or general concerns. All reports go to the support service team and administration, which allows us to act quickly and in real time to any concerns or incidents.

Breakfast & Lunch

Students at Heritage receive free breakfast and lunch each day if they choose to participate, or they may bring their own lunch from home. As a healthy school, we ask that students do not bring pop, energy drinks, or large bags of snacks.

Breakfast will be served each morning before students head to their Period 1 class. Lunch will take place at the scheduled time according to the bell schedule, and students will also have the option to participate in recess during their lunchtime.

Below will be where you can find the menus for Heritage through OrganicLife.