Principal's Message: (New!) Dear Families, As was messaged on Wednesday, Feb 23rd, the mask requirement for Saline Area Schools is being lifted, beginning on February 28th. If you missed that communication, it can be found HERE. Dr. Laatsch's Community Message can be viewed HERE. Following these messages, guidance changed for masking on transportation. Though highly recommended, beginning 2/28/22, masks are not required on buses. Dr. Laatsch's message can be viewed HERE. We have also updated our school presentation for students HERE and will continue to reinforce our expectations for respect and responsibility. Thank you for your partnership as we transition, yet again, through the pandemic. A note about arrival/drop-off and dismissal/pick-up...
Have a great week ahead! In Partnership, Megan DeGrand Heritage School Principal On the Heritage Horizon:
4th and 5th Grade Adolescent Health Information Night (New!) (FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS, Not Students) On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, we will host a Parent/Guardian informational meeting on Adolescent Health. This will be an IN PERSON meeting in the Heritage Cafeteria. The format is as follows: 1. Short presentation 2. Grade specific video viewing 3. Q/A Session **If you cannot attend, we will have the presentation available for viewing following the meeting, as well as an opportunity to view the videos in the Heritage office. IMPORTANT Community Message from Heritage Administration: (New!) Last week, an important message was sent to our Heritage community. If you missed it, please take moment to view it HERE. At this time, all of our students have been introduced to the SPEAK UP protocol. We will continue to work together to learn and grow in making Heritage safe, secure and inclusive for all. Thank you for your attention and support from home. Heritage Year Book: (New!) We are happy to share the 21/22 Heritage Yearbook is on SALE NOW! Yearbooks are $15 and can be ordered through Schoolpictures.com by using THIS link. Order now as sales will end April 8th. Girls on the Run Registration: (New!) Registration is now open for the Girls on the Run program at Heritage!! By using a research-based curriculum that creatively integrates physical activity with valuable life lessons, Girls on the Run empowers girls to develop the confidence and character they need to become strong, healthy leaders in our community. Through smaller team sizes and physical distancing modifications, Girls on the Run is able to bring critical social-emotional programming to the girls at Heritage. Starting the week of March 20th, our team will meet every Monday / Wednesday right after school until 5:30. The standard program fee is $185 and includes 16 lessons/practices, a t-shirt, water bottle, cinch sack, journal, a beautiful 5K medal and more! Girls on the Run is committed to ensuring that program cost is never a barrier to participation. A financial aid application along with payment plan options are included in the online program registration form at www.girlsontherunsemi.org. If you do not have internet access please call (734) 712-5640. Spots on the teams are limited, so register soon! Summer Language Camps: The SHS World Language department is hosting a conference for teachers this summer. More information can be found HERE. Message from Student Services: If your student has an IEP please read below... The student services department will be running Extended School Year (ESY) during the dates listed below. Your student's case manager will send more details regarding registration and locations this spring. Week 1 6/27-6/30 Week 2 7/11-7/14 Week 3 7/18-7/21 Week 4 7/25-7/28 Week 5 8/1-8/4 Heritage Science Fair: Sign Up Here 3rd to 4th Grade Transition Night for Heritage: If you have a 3rd grader at Woodland Meadows, Pleasant Ridge or Harvest... ZoomLink: https://salineschools-org.zoom.us/j/97949005738pwd=ZS9vZjNjeU1neUhFOTFPZmhEaU9wdz09 Passcode: 829760 Information from Nurse Hervey: If you have had your child tested for COVID19 and are waiting on results, please keep the child home from school until you receive negative results. Please email test results to [email protected] List of COVID19 testing locations from WCHD **Summary of Guidance from WCHD ** Vaccination Update (5-11 Year Olds) The COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for 5-11 year olds. We encourage you to reach out to your child’s physician to discuss vaccination if you have further questions. Follow THIS LINK for information from our school nurse, Karan Hervey. It includes COVID safety, allergy, asthma, as well as general illness information. Medications (with the completed form) can be dropped off at the Heritage Office: Medication Form Heritage PTO:
Principal's Message: (New!) Dear Families, We look forward to seeing many of you at the Heritage Literacy and Pancake Night this week! Have a great week ahead! In Partnership, Megan DeGrand Heritage Principal On the Heritage Horizon:
IMPORTANT Community Message from Heritage Administration: (New!) On Wednesday 2/16, at 4:00 pm, an important message was sent to our Heritage community. If you missed it, please take moment to view it HERE. Thank you for your attention and support in making Heritage safe, secure and inclusive for all. Summer Language Camps: (New!) The SHS World Language department is hosting a conference for teachers this summer. More information can be found HERE. Message from Student Services: If your student has an IEP please read below... The student services department will be running Extended School Year (ESY) during the dates listed below. Your student's case manager will send more details regarding registration and locations this spring. Week 1 6/27-6/30 Week 2 7/11-7/14 Week 3 7/18-7/21 Week 4 7/25-7/28 Week 5 8/1-8/4 Heritage Science Fair: Sign Up Here 5th to 6th Grade Transition Night for Saline Middle School: This is an informational (virtual) meeting for our exiting 5th graders the evening of 2/22/22 . Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://salineschools-org.zoom.us/j/96444521265?pwd=ZS9lNDI1dnFIMlRyT2tKbmk0Nmxudz09 Passcode: 453105 3rd to 4th Grade Transition Night for Heritage: If you have a 3rd grader at Woodland Meadows, Pleasant Ridge or Harvest... ZoomLink: https://salineschools-org.zoom.us/j/97949005738pwd=ZS9vZjNjeU1neUhFOTFPZmhEaU9wdz09 Passcode: 829760 Information from Nurse Hervey: If you have had your child tested for COVID19 and are waiting on results, please keep the child home from school until you receive negative results. Please email test results to [email protected] List of COVID19 testing locations from WCHD **Summary of Guidance from WCHD ** Vaccination Update (5-11 Year Olds) The COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for 5-11 year olds. We encourage you to reach out to your child’s physician to discuss vaccination if you have further questions. Follow THIS LINK for information from our school nurse, Karan Hervey. It includes COVID safety, allergy, asthma, as well as general illness information. Medications (with the completed form) can be dropped off at the Heritage Office: Medication Form It is a requirement that everyone wears a mask at Heritage unless one of the following exemption categories have been satisfied:
Spring Craft Show Gift Basket Contest: If you are interested in giving back to the community, HERE is some information on how you can help support Saline Area Social Services during the Spring Craft Show. OR support SAS Community Ed's basket... (Community Ed. has a collection box in our front entry.) Heritage PTO:
Principal's Message: (New!) Dear Families, We begin the week with Valentine's Day and end with an Early Release Day/3-day weekend to recognize President's Day. Additionally this week, we are very excited for Thursday 2/17! Award Winning Actress, Leslie McCurdy, will visit Heritage to present her one-woman and most famous performance, "The Spirit of Harriet Tubman". Be sure to ask your student about this PTO sponsored experience. Time is turning over quickly and it's a busy time, for sure! Be sure to check out the PTO updates at the end of this blog post. Thank you for your continued support. Have a great week ahead! In Partnership, Megan DeGrand Heritage Principal On the Heritage Horizon:
Message from Student Services: If your student has an IEP please read below... The student services department will be running Extended School Year (ESY) during the dates listed below. Your student's case manager will send more details regarding registration and locations this spring. Week 1 6/27-6/30 Week 2 7/11-7/14 Week 3 7/18-7/21 Week 4 7/25-7/28 Week 5 8/1-8/4 Heritage Science Fair: Sign Up Here Heritage Literacy Night: 5th to 6th Grade Transition Night for Saline Middle School: This is an informational (virtual) meeting for our exiting 5th graders the evening of 2/22/22 . Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://salineschools-org.zoom.us/j/96444521265?pwd=ZS9lNDI1dnFIMlRyT2tKbmk0Nmxudz09 Passcode: 453105 3rd to 4th Grade Transition Night for Heritage: If you have a 3rd grader at Woodland Meadows, Pleasant Ridge or Harvest... ZoomLink: https://salineschools-org.zoom.us/j/97949005738pwd=ZS9vZjNjeU1neUhFOTFPZmhEaU9wdz09 Passcode: 829760 Girls on the Run 2022- Coaches Needed!: Girls on the Run is excited to bring this program to Heritage for another great year. The program has been modified to accommodate COVID recommendations for 2022. You don't have to be a runner, just enthusiastic about building confidence in our 3rd-5th grade girls! Girls on the Run provides all of the materials and training - we just need a few energetic people to deliver this great program. Girls on the Run is an 8-week program for girls in grades 3rd through 5th that combines training for a non-competitive 5k event with a dynamic life skills curriculum. Twice weekly lessons and interactive activities are led by volunteer coaches who create a positive and safe environment for girls to learn about themselves, connect with their peers and contribute to the community. The program culminates in a non-competitive, celebratory 5k event (local to each site for 2021) that allows the girls a chance to shine with an overwhelming sense of accomplishment! Participant registration will open February 22. Again, no prior experience is necessary- we provide the training, supplies, support and inspiration! If you are interested in coaching, please contact [email protected] or site liaison Joyce Mueller ([email protected] / 734-972-7389) for more information. Information from Nurse Hervey: If you have had your child tested for COVID19 and are waiting on results, please keep the child home from school until you receive negative results. Please email test results to [email protected] List of COVID19 testing locations from WCHD **Summary of Guidance from WCHD ** Vaccination Update (5-11 Year Olds) The COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for 5-11 year olds. We encourage you to reach out to your child’s physician to discuss vaccination if you have further questions. Follow THIS LINK for information from our school nurse, Karan Hervey. It includes COVID safety, allergy, asthma, as well as general illness information. Medications (with the completed form) can be dropped off at the Heritage Office: Medication Form It is a requirement that everyone wears a mask at Heritage unless one of the following exemption categories have been satisfied:
Spring Craft Show Gift Basket Contest: If you are interested in giving back to the community, HERE is some information on how you can help support Saline Area Social Services during the Spring Craft Show. OR support SAS Community Ed's basket... (Community Ed. has a collection box in our front entry.) Heritage PTO: (New!)
Principal's Message: (New!) Dear Families, We hope the recent snow storm allowed your family to slow down and refresh a bit. There's no shortage of snow on the playground, so be sure your student has proper outdoor clothing, with boots, to make the most of their outdoor recess time. Have a great week ahead! In Partnership, Megan DeGrand Heritage Principal On the Heritage Horizon:
CANDY GRAMS: (New!) Student Leadership is selling candy grams for Valentine’s Day! Students can purchase candy grams for friends, classmates, or teachers. Parents/Guardians/Family Members may purchase for their Heritage student(s), too. Feel free to send those in a sealed envelope with your student or drop them by the Heritage office. Candy grams are 4 for $1.00 and will be delivered to the classrooms on Valentine’s Day. To order your candy grams, please fill out the form below completely- there MUST be a teacher listed. You may color and decorate your candy grams to make them look special. Return your candy grams with your $1.00 to the student Leadership Representative in your classroom. Orders are due FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11th! Candy Grams order form If you would like to purchase more candy grams your Student Leadership Representative will have extra forms available. Message from Student Services: (New!) If your student has an IEP please read below... The student services department will be running Extended School Year (ESY) during the dates listed below. Your student's case manager will send more details regarding registration and locations this spring. Week 1 6/27-6/30 Week 2 7/11-7/14 Week 3 7/18-7/21 Week 4 7/25-7/28 Week 5 8/1-8/4 Heritage Science Fair: Sign Up Here Heritage Literacy Night: 5th to 6th Grade Transition Night for Saline Middle School: This is an informational (virtual) meeting for our exiting 5th graders the evening of 2/22/22 . Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://salineschools-org.zoom.us/j/96444521265?pwd=ZS9lNDI1dnFIMlRyT2tKbmk0Nmxudz09 Passcode: 453105 3rd to 4th Grade Transition Night for Heritage: (New!) If you have a 3rd grader at Woodland Meadows, Pleasant Ridge or Harvest... ZoomLink: https://salineschools-org.zoom.us/j/97949005738pwd=ZS9vZjNjeU1neUhFOTFPZmhEaU9wdz09 Passcode: 829760 Spring Craft Show Gift Basket Contest: (New!) If you are interested in giving back to the community, HERE is some information on how you can help support Saline Area Social Services during the Spring Craft Show. OR support SAS Community Ed's basket... (Community Ed. has a collection box in our front entry.) Girls on the Run 2022- Coaches Needed!: Girls on the Run is excited to bring this program to Heritage for another great year. The program has been modified to accommodate COVID recommendations for 2022. You don't have to be a runner, just enthusiastic about building confidence in our 3rd-5th grade girls! Girls on the Run provides all of the materials and training - we just need a few energetic people to deliver this great program. Girls on the Run is an 8-week program for girls in grades 3rd through 5th that combines training for a non-competitive 5k event with a dynamic life skills curriculum. Twice weekly lessons and interactive activities are led by volunteer coaches who create a positive and safe environment for girls to learn about themselves, connect with their peers and contribute to the community. The program culminates in a non-competitive, celebratory 5k event (local to each site for 2021) that allows the girls a chance to shine with an overwhelming sense of accomplishment! Participant registration will open February 22. Again, no prior experience is necessary- we provide the training, supplies, support and inspiration! If you are interested in coaching, please contact [email protected] or site liaison Joyce Mueller ([email protected] / 734-972-7389) for more information. Information from Nurse Hervey: (*Updated Guidance) If you have had your child tested for COVID19 and are waiting on results, please keep the child home from school until you receive negative results. Please email test results to [email protected] List of COVID19 testing locations from WCHD **Summary of Guidance from WCHD ** Vaccination Update (5-11 Year Olds) The COVID-19 vaccine is now approved for 5-11 year olds. We encourage you to reach out to your child’s physician to discuss vaccination if you have further questions. Follow THIS LINK for information from our school nurse, Karan Hervey. It includes COVID safety, allergy, asthma, as well as general illness information. Medications (with the completed form) can be dropped off at the Heritage Office: Medication Form It is a requirement that everyone wears a mask at Heritage unless one of the following exemption categories have been satisfied:
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