Message from Mrs. DeGrand: (New!) We have arrived... And wow, did we get here fast! Thank you for a wonderful year of 4th and 5th grade. Our teachers and staff have felt your partnership and we have enjoyed a year of community building, social-emotional growth, academic progress and many moments of laughter and fun. We hope you have a wonderful summer break. To our 5th grade families, we wish you the best at Saline Middle School. Fourth grade families, we look forward to welcoming you back in August. It is our tradition to send the 5th graders off with a "Clap Out" as they leave Heritage for the last time and ready themselves for Saline Middle School. We look forward to seeing our 5th grade families around the playground "track" at 11:45 AM on Thursday, June 6th. We are hoping the rain moves out of the forecast. However, if it is raining, please be sure you have your i.d. and plenty of time to sign-in. Additionally, Woodland Meadows does something similar for their 3rd graders. This makes things congested and busy on the Heritage/Woodland campus! If you are a 5th grade parent/friend attending the "Clap Out", please consider parking at Liberty School and walking to our Heritage playground. This will make for a much easier entry and exit from the school. Thanks again for a great year and have a great first week of June and summer break! In partnership, Megan DeGrand
SAS SEAB Announcement/Update: (NEW!) The Saline Area Schools Board of Education’s Sex Education Advisory Board will host two public hearings to present their recommendation for updated adolescent health curriculum for students in grades 4-8. These updates will provide students with high-quality, evidence-based curriculum that addresses the needs of students to make informed decisions about their health and interact appropriately with peers. The selected curriculum will also align our adolescent health program with state and national education standards. The selected curriculum will be presented at the first public hearing, scheduled for June 10 at 6 p.m. at the Liberty Board Room. A second public hearing will be held before the curriculum is recommended to the SAS Board of Education for adoption this fall in order to be delivered in classrooms during the 2024-25 school year. Families interested in a more thorough review of the proposed curriculum may access it atThe Saline Area Schools District Office at Liberty School starting on June 11 within normal business hours. Appointments to review the curriculum are recommended by calling the District Office at 734-401-4000. Families unable to review the curriculum during scheduled business hours that would like to request a special accommodation may contact the District Office. Equity at Heritage: (NEW!) Within SAS and at Heritage, we believe that all students deserve to see themselves represented in books. In recognition of the LGBTQ+ community, the Heritage Equity Team has put together this choice board for students to engage with in the next week. This board includes grade-appropriate historical information and children's picture books. There will be no direct, whole class lessons on any LGBTQ+ topics. During free time, students will have alternative options aside from the choice board, such as free reading. Please reach out with questions or concerns to Megan DeGrand or Cameron Cochran. 2024/25 School Year Resources: HERITAGE FORMS CLOSE on 6/7/24 If you would like to provide input for your student’s placement for the 2024-2025 school-year, please use the Google Forms listed below: District
Summer Boosters: SAS and Saline Community Education are excited to offer the new Summer Boosters series for students who could benefit from a review of key academic content from the previous year(s). These classes cover a range of academic subjects and grades, are taught by SAS teachers, and are meant to:
For further information on Boosters classes, please see FAQs here. The PTO needs your help for the 24/25 School Year!
Check Heritage's PTO website for updates and info! Message from Mrs. DeGrand: (New!) Thank you to the volunteers who helped Mrs. Rosselot, Mr. Dice, students and staff with an excellent Field Day. Sun and fun had by all! We hope you have a relaxing Memorial Day, while taking time to remember those who made the greatest sacrifice so we could enjoy the freedoms we have today. Have a great week! In partnership, Megan DeGrand Schedule by teacher HERE
Attention 5th Grade Families: (NEW!) Sign-up to help HERE Adolescent Health: On April 18th, we held a Adolescent Health Information Night. If you did not attend, and would like to preview material, we will have the presentation, content and videos available for viewing in the Heritage office. You will have the option to opt your student out of these lessons before instruction begins. [The presentation is linked below. Please note that all links are inactive due to copyright laws. The full version may be accessed in the Heritage office.] ![]()
2024/25 School Year Resources: If you would like to provide input for your student’s placement for the 2024-2025 school-year, please use the Google Forms listed below: District
Summer Boosters: SAS and Saline Community Education are excited to offer the new Summer Boosters series for students who could benefit from a review of key academic content from the previous year(s). These classes cover a range of academic subjects and grades, are taught by SAS teachers, and are meant to:
For further information on Boosters classes, please see FAQs here. The PTO needs your help for the 24/25 School Year!
Check Heritage's PTO website for updates and info! Message from Mrs. DeGrand: (New!) This week we were still enjoying the many snack donations leftover from Staff Appreciation Week. Again, we are so thankful for our Heritage Community. Our Heritage PTO is going through some position transitions as students move to SMS. If you'd like to help out next year, please fill out the PTO Interest Survey HERE. Additionally, PTO is providing popsicles for Field Day and needs some volunteers to help distribute them on Friday (5/24/24). Sign up HERE. Thank you! Have a great week! In partnership, Megan DeGrand
(Sign Up to help HERE) Important Music Information for 4th Grade Families: Mark your calendar! We are excited to welcome students into the SAS music program! Students were given a letter this week that confirms their music placement for next year. If your student is in band or orchestra next fall, there will be a zoom meeting to share details about renting/purchasing instruments and materials. This meeting is for adults - students are welcome but do not need to attend. Please mark your calendar for the upcoming meetings: Orchestra-
Volunteer Appreciation: Schedule HERE Adolescent Health: On April 18th, we held a Adolescent Health Information Night. If you did not attend, and would like to preview material, we will have the presentation, content and videos available for viewing in the Heritage office. You will have the option to opt your student out of these lessons before instruction begins. [The presentation is linked below. Please note that all links are inactive due to copyright laws. The full version may be accessed in the Heritage office.] ![]()
2024/25 School Year Resources: If you would like to provide input for your student’s placement for the 2024-2025 school-year, please use the Google Forms listed below:
District
Summer Boosters: (New!) SAS and Saline Community Education are excited to offer the new Summer Boosters series for students who could benefit from a review of key academic content from the previous year(s). These classes cover a range of academic subjects and grades, are taught by SAS teachers, and are meant to:
For further information on Boosters classes, please see FAQs here. The PTO needs your help for the 24/25 School Year!
Check Heritage's PTO website for updates and info! Message from Mrs. DeGrand: (New!) Many, many thanks to our Heritage community for a wonderful Staff Appreciation Week. Our staff enjoyed the kind messages and special days all week. Thank you, Heritage PTO, for spearheading this! 5th Grade Camp has wrapped up. Despite a couple of rainy days, it was a success! Thank you to our chaperones and attending nurses who supported the trip. It's always a core memory for our students and we couldn't do it without you! Today is Mother's Day... A day to recognize all the incredible individuals who fill this nurturing role in our lives! Thank you for sharing your student(s) with us each day at Heritage. Have a great week! In partnership, Megan DeGrand
(Sign Up to help HERE) Important Music Information for 4th Grade Families: (NEW!) Mark your calendar! We are excited to welcome students into the SAS music program! Students were given a letter this week that confirms their music placement for next year. If your student is in band or orchestra next fall, there will be a zoom meeting to share details about renting/purchasing instruments and materials. This meeting is for adults - students are welcome but do not need to attend. Please mark your calendar for the upcoming meetings: Orchestra-
Adolescent Health: On April 18th, we held a Adolescent Health Information Night. If you did not attend, and would like to preview material, we will have the presentation, content and videos available for viewing in the Heritage office. You will have the option to opt your student out of these lessons before instruction begins. [The presentation is linked below. Please note that all links are inactive due to copyright laws. The full version may be accessed in the Heritage office.] ![]()
2024/25 School Year Resources: If you would like to provide input for your student’s placement for the 2024-2025 school-year, please use the Google Forms listed below:
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The PTO needs your help for the 24/25 School Year!
Check Heritage's PTO website for updates and info! Message from Mrs. DeGrand: (New!) Dear Families, Thank you to our PTO for organizing all of the treats that have been coming through the office for Staff Appreciation week (and to those who have donated). If you're interested, you may help out with the remaining special days below:
Happy Eastern Orthodox Easter to those who celebrate! Have a great week! In partnership, Megan DeGrand
(Sign Up to help HERE) Care Solace: (New)) Saline Area Schools has partnered with Care Solace to help families ease the burden of identifying mental health and substance abuse services. Care Solace is a confidential care hub with a network of over 425,000 providers and services, available to families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided to Saline Area Schools students, staff, and their families. Care Solace can help families navigate providers, insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale payment options for those without insurance. Families can access Care Solace in three ways:
Families or students experiencing a life-threatening emergency or mental health crisis, please call 911 or The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Care Solace is not an emergency response service or mental health services provider. Adolescent Health: On April 18th, we held a Adolescent Health Information Night. If you did not attend, and would like to preview material, we will have the presentation, content and videos available for viewing in the Heritage office. You will have the option to opt your student out of these lessons before instruction begins. [The presentation is linked below. Please note that all links are inactive due to copyright laws. The full version may be accessed in the Heritage office.] ![]()
2024/25 School Year Resources: If you would like to provide input for your student’s placement for the 2024-2025 school-year, please use the Google Forms listed below:
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