Message from Mrs. DeGrand: (New!) 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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Message from Mrs. DeGrand: (New!) Dear Families, As the school year winds down, spring is a busy time. Please take a look at what is ahead in the section below. Have a great week, everyone! In partnership, Megan DeGrand
(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.]
School and Family Partnerships Series: 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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Staff Appreciation Week is at the beginning of May. Help out with specials days below:
Message from Mrs. DeGrand: (New!) Dear Families, 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.]
Happy Passover to all who celebrate. We hope everyone has a great week! In partnership, Megan DeGrand
4th Grade M-STEP Testing Window Begins Monday, April 22nd at Heritage: (NEW!) Hello 4th Grade Heritage Families, Below are the date ranges that the 4th grade M-STEP assessments will be administered at Heritage. Testing Window: April 22 - April 25, 2023
Students are required to use headphones for portions of the assessment. 4th grade parents PLEASE send corded headphones (no bluetooth earbuds). Please remind your student that they are not permitted to have cell phones or smart watches during the test. They will be given an opportunity before the test to put any and all devices in their locker. Also, please review these Test-Taking Tips! Please reach out with any questions or concerns. HERITAGE MUSIC NEWS: 4th Grade Families 4th Graders are learning about their music options for next fall: band, choir, and orchestra. Please review their interests and the slides that are emailed home each week. The music selection form will be emailed to parents on Tuesday, April 23 and will be due on Friday, April 26 indicating your student's top three choices. 5th Grade Families Parents should watch for emails from your child's music teacher coming this week. Emails will include concert date reminders and information about 6th-grade music scheduling. Please read this information carefully and note important deadlines. Thank you! School and Family Partnerships Series: (NEW!) 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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Staff Appreciation Week is at the beginning of May. Help out with specials days below:
Message from Mrs. DeGrand: (New!) It was so fun to experience last week's solar eclipse with the students! Thank you, to those who picked up early, for your patience as our office staff worked to round up your kiddo. It was a busy and exciting day! This Thursday, April 18, 2024, we will host a 4th and 5th grade Parent/Guardian informational meeting on Adolescent Health. This will be an IN PERSON meeting in the Heritage Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. (This is for parents/guardians, NOT students.) The format is as follows: 1. Short presentation on content delivery 2. Grade specific video viewing 3. Q/A Session **If you cannot attend, we will have the presentation, content and videos available for viewing following the meeting. Please call the Heritage Office to schedule a time to drop in. You will have the option to opt your student out of these lessons before instruction begins. In partnership, Megan DeGrand
HERITAGE MUSIC NEWS: (NEW!) 4th Grade Families 4th Graders are learning about their music options for next fall: band, choir, and orchestra. Please review their interests and the slides that are emailed home each week. The music selection form will be emailed to parents on Tuesday, April 23 and will be due on Friday, April 26 indicating your student's top three choices. 5th Grade Families Parents should watch for emails from your child's music teacher coming this week. Emails will include concert date reminders and information about 6th-grade music scheduling. Please read this information carefully and note important deadlines. Thank you! Annual District Quality Survey: Heritage will participate this week! The District wants to hear your thoughts on critical school issues, including academic support, student support, family involvement, school/district leadership, safety, and behavior. Your feedback on this survey helps guide our work. This is one of the surveys the District facilitates annually in order to collect feedback from stakeholders using a systemic approach. You can learn more about the timing of annual District surveys here. Students in 3rd-12th grades will be invited to take this survey within the April 8-26 timeframe. Parents/guardians can preview the student surveys below. If you prefer your child not participate in this survey, please reach out to your child's building principal.
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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Our very own Heritage Robo-Swarm has launched their own website! Check it out here: https://hobby-pop.com/ Staff Appreciation Week is at the beginning of May. Help out with specials days below:
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