A Note from Mrs. DeGrand... (New!)
​This is the week of our Fun Run.  It's our biggest fundraiser of the year! Thank you to those who have spread the word to support Heritage. There's still more time to help raise funds by scanning the QR code above. We look forward to a great year, with the support of family and friends! Thank you, Thank you!

​Have a great week ahead!

In partnership, 
​Megan DeGrand

From SAS Transportation: (New!)
No Planned Bus Route Cancellations Week of 10/2!
The Transportation Department and many supporting staff from other departments are using all available drivers to cover bus routes. Due to our continued need for bus drivers, unplanned route cancellations due to illness/injury are still possible. The Ride 360 app will be used to communicate unplanned cancellations. Please make sure you have enabled notifications on the app. Instructions to install and use the Ride 360 app are available on the Saline Area Schools Transportation website. 
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A Message from the SAS Sex Ed. Advisory Board: (New!)
On Tuesday, 9/26 the SAS Sex Ed Advisory Board and the Washtenaw Area Council for Children presented the Body Safety Training program at a public hearing to the School Board. The SEAB is recommending that the School Board approves the program to be implemented in K-3 buildings to promote student safety. More information on the Body Safety program can be found here and here. Please submit any questions or feedback regarding the proposed implementation of the Body Safety Talks through this survey. Form submissions will be accepted through mid-October. 
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A Note from Mrs. DeGrand... (New!)
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Thank you to the Heritage PTO and Woodland Meadows PTA for hosting a wonderful family game night!  Thank you to all who came out to play games, eat and socialize.  

This week is the week of Homecoming! Your student is invited in on districtwide school spirit by following along to the optional themed days above .  Go Hornets!

To those acknowledging Yom Kippur, we wish you a safe and easy fast. 
​Have a great week ahead!

In partnership, 
​Megan DeGrand

​The Foundation for Saline Area Schools Presents... ​

From SAS Transportation: (New!)
No Planned Bus Route Cancellations Week of 9/18!
There are NO scheduled bus route cancellations the week of September 18. The Transportation Department and many supporting staff from other departments are using all available drivers to cover bus routes. Due to our continued need for bus drivers, unplanned route cancellations due to illness/injury are still possible. The Ride 360 app will be used to communicate unplanned cancellations. Please make sure you have enabled notifications on the app. Instructions to install and use the Ride 360 app are available on the Saline Area Schools Transportation website. 
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A Note from Mrs. DeGrand... (New!)
Thank you for a great start to the school year.  The students are doing a fantastic job of reviewing and/or learning expectations for Heritage School.  Please take a moment to ask your student how they can earn blue tickets from teachers and staff.  
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The weeks get busy and things can feel overwhelming- especially if your family navigates more than one building.  However, communication is important to me.  Please reach out, at any time,  with any questions or concerns you have.  

Have a great week ahead!

In partnership, 
​Megan DeGrand

NWEA begins MONDAY 9/11: (New!)
NWEA begins tomorrow! Look to your classroom teacher’s communication for their specific testing plan. Below are some test taking strategies:

• Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep before the test and make sure your child eats properly the day of the test. 
• Ensure that your child is present during testing. Children generally perform better when taking tests in their groups rather than at a make-up time. 
• Get your child to school on time the day of the test. 
• Set high expectations. Children who believe that they will do well on tests tend to do so. At the same time, do not take this to a point that extreme stress is placed on your child as they enter test day.
• Wish your child good luck the morning of the test.
• Encourage them to do their best. 
• Remind your child to listen carefully to the instructions from the teacher and to read the directions and each question carefully. 
• Explain to your child the importance of using time wisely. If your child gets stuck on a question, encourage them to make the best guess and move on

Heritage and Woodland Meadow's Family Game Night: (New!)
Heritage PTO and Woodland Meadows PTA are teaming up to host a Family Game Night on our shared campus.  Please join us on Thursday, September 21st for camaraderie, food and fun!

From the Transportation Department: (New!) 
No Planned Route Cancellations Week of 9/11There are NO scheduled bus route cancellations the week of September 11. The Transportation Department and many supporting staff from other departments are using all available drivers to cover bus routes. Due to our continued need for bus drivers, unplanned route cancellations due to illness/injury are still possible. The Ride 360 app will be used to communicate unplanned cancellations. Please make sure you have enabled notifications on the app. Instructions are available on the transportation website. ​

A Note from Mrs. DeGrand... (New!)

Last week was a wonderful one! Throughout the building there were connections being made, the sharing of stories and lots of laughs and smiles.  Classrooms are learning to operate as new learning communities and you could feel the energy around the building!  We are looking forward to Week 2!

To Note: As you may have noticed, the Woodland/Heritage Parking Lot/Loops are BUSY! When in the loop, it is essential that you pull all the way forward (do not stop your car at your waiting student). In the lot, parking in a valid parking spot is a must.  Illegal parking will be monitored by public safety. 

In both areas, please be aware of your surroundings.  The lot and loop are very busy places with people walking and riding their bikes to both buildings.  Also remember that Michigan law prohibits the use of cell phones while driving. Please review the section below for more arrival/dismissal procedure details.
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Have a great week ahead!

In partnership, 
​Megan DeGrand

Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures: 
​To improve efficiency, you may use whichever loop is easiest for your family.  It does not matter which loop you use- students at either Woodland Meadows or Heritage School can walk the safe sidewalk to their school entrance.  

• The entrance to the first loop is at the Weber-Blaess schoolhouse on Weber-Blaess drive at Woodland Dr.  When you enter there, follow the road as it leads behind the schools and it will loop back out onto Weber-Blaess drive exactly as you entered.  There is no thru-traffic.  If you enter Weber-Blaess you will exit Weber-Blaess Dr.

• The entrance to the second loop is off of Ann-Arbor Saline Road at Liberty School.  When you enter there, follow the road as it leads behind the schools and it will loop back out onto Ann-Arbor Saline road exactly as you entered.  There is no thru-traffic.  If you enter Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., you will exit Ann Arbor- Saline Rd.   ​
• To use the loops: Pull all the way forward to the car in front of you.  
• Your child should exit/enter the vehicle quickly to keep the loop moving efficiently.  Your child should exit the vehicle the first time the car stops in the zone at drop off. Do not stay in the car until you are close to the door as this holds up the line.  For your child’s safety, exit curb-side ONLY.
• At Dismissal/Pick Up, you must pull up as far as possible in the loop.  If your child is at the pavilion, they will be instructed to walk to your car.  Entering the car at the pavilion will hold up a line of cars.  
• During morning drop-off time, do not pass in the drop-off zone.  At afternoon pick-up, you may load then pull around to leave and pass the waiting vehicles.​
• Please Note: There is no supervision outside until 8:35 AM.  ​Please do not drop off students prior to 8:30 am.

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New School Visitor Procedures:
To Note: District-wide, we have Changes to Visitor Check-in at School Buildings. We are excited to launch a new kiosk at each building to support student check-out, item drop-off, and visitor check-in. Each school vestibule is equipped with a free-standing tablet that presents several options for visitors. Student check-out and item drop-off allow families to pick-up students or drop-off forgotten items directly from the building vestibule, without requiring check-in at the office. 

Visitors entering the building or visiting a classroom are prompted to enter their phone number, scan a government-issued photo identification, take a photo, and sign a consent. Once complete, a badge will print and be available for pick-up inside the building office. Visitor information will be stored in the system for 90 days, allowing faster access for repeat visitors. 
As an alternative to the publicly-accessible tablet, guests are also welcome to scan a QR code on the kiosk to check-in using their smartphone. Please do not hesitate to ask for assistance if needed.