8/21/2025
August 21 2025
If you ever need to drop something off for your child or their teacher—such as a forgotten water bottle, lunch, or birthday treats—please place it on the shelf to the right of the office window. Simply write your child’s name and teacher on a sticky note, and our office staff will be happy to ensure it is delivered to the right place. This process helps us minimize classroom disruptions and keep the school day running smoothly. Thank you so much for your support!
SMILE! Picture Day is Monday August 25th!
Students and Staff - don’t forget to get your sparkle and shine on for Picture Day this coming Monday!
Students received their picture order flier from Van Gogh School Photographers last Thursday. To order, simply go online and use school code 30022901—no need to return the form.
Online ordering is preferred, but if that’s not possible, you may complete the form and send it with payment on picture day. Please place everything in an envelope labeled Van Gogh School Photographers and remind your student to turn it in when their photo is taken.
SAC Update
Here are your School Accountability Committee (SAC) representatives:
President: Angela Andrews
Vice President: Melissa Smith
PTO Rep: Katie Mendez
Explorer Choir!
Open to 3rd–6th Graders — No Audition Required! We’re performing the National Anthem at a Colorado Rockies Game on September 16. Tickets Starting at: $19
Performing with: Summit View & Sand Creek Elementary Choirs Buy tickets to the game: [HERE]
Rehearsals: Wednesdays after school
Time: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Location: Music Room
First Rehearsal: August 27
Please Register through MySchoolBucks: [HERE]
Questions? Contact Ms. Katelyn Hess: khess1@dcsdk12.or
Running Club
The goal of our Running Club is to give students the opportunity to start their day with movement and energy! We aim to encourage healthy habits by helping students discover and enjoy a lifelong physical activity—running or walking. It's been such a fun and positive way to kick off the school week!
It is open to the first 75 participants in 3rd-6th grade - August 28th is the last day to sign up! Please click this link for more information. To sign up please go to: MySchoolBucks.
Artroom News
Reminder: Coloring sheets are due at the end of day TOMORROW, Friday August 22nd. You can also click this link if you'd like to reprint it at home. It can be turned in to the box outside the artroom. (This is completely optional!)
In other news, Artsonia will be used again this year. For those that don't know, this is a DCSD appoved app/website that creates a secure digital portfolio of your child's work. If you connect to their account with your email, you can see all their art in one place and are able to purchase different products. For more information on Artsonia, please click this link or contact Mrs. Myers at eamerys@dcsdk12.org.
Meeting Tomorrow!
Please join us tomorrow at 8:30am in the library for our first PTO meeting. Everyone is welcome to join to learn more about the PTO, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Additional support of the Heritage PTO can be made by providing a $25 donation to help kick-start the school year. Provide your support today by clicking this link.
New Heritage Spiritwear!
Heritage has NEW spiritwear that is delivered directly to the school! Participate in Friday spirit days and show your Heritage pride! Get your order in by August 24th, and it will be delivered to your child by
September 15th! Many different logos, colors, and sizes available. Click here to order now.
Prost - Monday
Let’s Cheers to the new school year at Prost (53 Centennial Blvd) on Monday, August 25. Stop by any time for food and drinks! Let them know that you’re with Heritage and 20% of sales come back to us.
Donuts with your Dude
SAVE THE DATE: Donuts with your Dude is coming up on Friday, September 5th from 7:45 – 8:30 am. More information to come, but we need some volunteers! Also, please note NEW LOCATION! We will be gathering on the school blacktop/playground! Ladies, we need your help to make this event extra special for our students and dudes. Click this link to sign up and volunteer.
Rent the Rocks
Want to make your child's birthday extra special or celebrate a milestone? Now you can! Join in on the fun and paint one of our school rocks to celebrate your kiddo's big day. It's a fantastic way to add a personal touch to their birthday/milestone announcement and create lasting memories. Click this link to reserve a rock and let your inner artist shine!
King Soopers Rewards
The King Soopers Community Rewards Program is the easiest way you can help Heritage Elementary PTO earn money with no money out of your pocket! Each time you scan your loyalty card, a portion of your purchase is kicked back to our school! Easy peasy, free money! To link your King Soopers card, click this link. Select Heritage Elementary School PTO, Organization Number: JP355
Heritage benefits greatly from this rewards program, and all you have to do is shop! Last year we
received over $10,000 from the King Soopers Community Rewards Program! Your friends and family can join, too!
MOUNTAIN VISTA GOLD CROWN BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Gold Crown basketball is a competitive basketball program that is associated with the high school that the player will eventually attend. All boys and girls that go to elementary/middle schools that feed Mountain Vista are welcome to come tryout to be part of the basketball pipeline to Vista. The number of teams that are formed will be based on the skill level of the participants in each grade. For additional details please follow us on Facebook (Mountain Vista Gold Crown) and/or Instagram (mvgoldcrown).
Location: Mountain Ridge Middle School
Times subject to change based on number of players that register for each level. $25 per player, includes:
Vista Basketball t-shirt.
Register for MV Gold Crown Tryouts
Girls
4th/5th/6th Grade: August 20th -21st 6:00 to 7:30pm
7th/8th Grade: August 20th -21st 7:30 to 9:00pm
Boys
4th/5th Grade: August 25-26 6:00 to 7:30pm
6th Grade: August 25-26 7:30 to 9:00pm
7th Grade: August 27-28 6:00 to 7:30pm
8th Grade: August 27-28 7:30 to 9:00pm
(If additional girls sign up for other grades, updates will be made accordingly)
Community Events through The Foundation
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!