Heritage Middle General Mail Call

Welcome Back!! We had a fun-filled first day of school and are ready to kick off an amazing year! Just a few reminders:

• Make sure to turn in your student's Back to School Packet to their homeroom teacher.
• This week will begin our Early Release Schedule on Wednesday. Your student received a separate set of paperwork to fill out regarding how your student will be going home on Wednesdays. Students are always welcome to stay until 3:30!
• If you wish for your student to walk across the street to the high school, please be sure to fill out the permission slip that is available in the guidance office. Students must have a sibling or a parent who works at HHS to walk across the street.
• Please use your QR code if you are picking up your student in the car rider line - this will make the process much quicker! You can also take a picture of it on your phone. If you need another copy, please email your child's homeroom teacher.
• Please remember that drop off in the morning does not start until 7:00 AM - Students do not need to exit their cars until the doors open.
• Students must keep their phones off and in their lockers from the time they are dropped off until the time they exit the building (or bus).
• Make sure that shorts/skirts are mid thigh in length. Warnings for dress code will be given out this week.
• Don't forget to sign up for the Parent Square app so you can stay up to date on HMS news!

Monday, August 10

• A Great Day To Be A General!

Tuesday, August 11

• Math Benchmark Test
• Red, White, & Blue Football Game - 4:30 PM

Wednesday, August 12

• Reading Benchmark Test
• Early Dismissal Schedule
• JV Softball @ Gordon Lee - 5:00 PM

Thursday, August 13

• Varsity Softball @ Red Bud - 5:00 PM
• JV/Varsity Volleyball @ New Hope - 4:30 PM

Friday, August 14

• HOUSE SORTING CEREMONY!! - 2:00 PM

Saturday, August 15

• Cheer @ Ridgeland High School

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• The first house meeting of the year will be held on Friday, August 24TH.
• Open House for all grade levels will be held on August 31st - 6:00-7:30 PM

If you are interested in being placed on the ballot for our newest Local School Governance Team member, please email Dr. Travillian at: mtravillian@catoosa.k12.ga.us. Our LSGT meets on a monthly basis to discuss school operations, school improvement, budgets, and the curriculum/instruction of Heritage Middle School.

AM Car Rider Line - Cars should enter the school on Talley Circle. Please do not drop students off until you reach the front of the school. Cars need to pull all the way up to the flag pole before stopping to drop off students. The car rider line will remain a single line as you approach the front of the school (it will only be a double line in the afternoon).

PM Car Rider Line - Cars should enter on Talley Circle. Please make a double line as you come out of the football field parking lot. The double line will continue to the front of the school. Please have your cards ready to scan (you may also take a picture of the QR code to be scanned).

Our counselors are available for you and your child if you need assistance (for both distance and traditional learners). Students may email counselors or fill out a form in the HMS Counseling Google Classroom.

Ms. Rachel Reid (Student Last Names A-K)- rreid.hms@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Mrs. Ashley Burkett (Student Last Names L-Z) - aburkett.hms@catoosa.k12.ga.us

The start of the school year is a great time to set screen-time boundaries that help your child thrive online. Parent ProTech is an excellent resource to help determine what apps are safe for your child as well.

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