October 24th-28th- Red Ribbon Week and Canned Food Drive

October 25th- Second Grade Field Trip

October 27th- AHS Pep Rally at JNES

October 31st- Halloween Party

Our tardy bell rings at 7:45 am each day. Your child needs to be in the building prior to this time! Students who are consistently late, even if it is a few minutes, are still missing valuable class time.

The House of Global Citizens represents our goal to become actively engaged in our community locally and globally. We strive to build global awareness with care, compassion, and respect for our community and its needs. We chose a horse as the animal to represent our house because they demand care, respect, and compassion, and when given those things they, in turn, help us whether it be through sport or transportation. They are also determined strong animals that can display a gentle side. To reach out to our community we will be determined and compassionate as well. The House of Global Citizens wants to establish a heart of outreach and support for one another. Together we can make a difference!

October 24-28: Canned Food Drive on behalf of the House of Global Citizens. Each student is encouraged to bring in canned items for our pantry. There will be a friendly House competition.

Dear Parents,

The Red Ribbon Week campaign is a week in which schools across our country take a unified stand to commit to a drug free lifestyle. At HEART Academy, we focus on teaching our students the choices they make affect their bodies and their minds. During classroom guidance lessons, I will be teaching the importance of making smart choices, encouraging healthy habits, and explaining to students that what they put (and don’t put) into their bodies is important and why.

Our Theme for our Drug Awareness week next week will be “LIFE IS A TREASURE” so everyone is encouraged to participate in the different activities planned for next week.

Thank you for working together with us to use this week to effectively promote healthy habits and a drug free lifestyle!

-ROBIN HOLLAND, COUNSELOR

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