The second Monday in October is a U.S. holiday celebrating the discovery of the New World. Discoverer’s Day, also known as Columbus Day, acknowledges Christopher Columbus’ finding of America, as well as the other important early explorers that came after him. Additional notable voyagers include Lewis and Clark, James Cook, Henry Hudson, and Amerigo Vespucci.
Show your Falcon spirit and represent your school by trying out for the Heritage Softball or Boys Basketball team. Tryouts take place October 23-24 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
If you donate to Heritage Elementary by April 16, 2018, you can subtract your donation from what you owe the state on your 2017 tax return. Individuals can donate up to $200, joint filers can donate up to $400. It’s a win-win!
Be a Heritage superstar with your very own school hoodie. Simply complete this form and drop it off at the school office. After, you’ll be on your way to winning best dressed!
Show off how much you read by completing and submitting a reading log by December 18. The top three students in each grade will be awarded prizes before Winter Break. Parents must sign off on the pages logged each night.
Fall begins every year on the day of the autumnal equinox. Typically, this event takes place on September 22 or 23. This year, the equinox will happen on September 22 at 1:02 p.m. MST.
Everyone is welcome to attend Family Night at Peter Piper Pizza, on September 28, 5-8 p.m. Join us for an evening of pizza, games, socializing, and family fun!
All students are invited to attend Neon Night, Heritage’s Fall Dances, on Friday, September 22, from 6-8 p.m. We’ll have a DJ, concessions, photo booth, and fun surprises.
Heritage will be collecting box tops throughout the year to earn money for our school. Plus, each month, the class with the most box tops wins an ice cream party. Visit BoxTops4Education.com to see the full list of eligible products.
Calling all athletes in grades 4-6! Show your school spirit and try out for a spot on the Heritage flag football team.
Parents will do anything for their children. So, it should come as no surprise that when children are agonizing over nightly homework assignments, parents are eager to alleviate the pain by offering their help. This raises several questions: What are the best ways to help kids with homework, and how much help is too much?
Come for an evening of music and dancing at our free Heritage Live Back-to-School Bash on August 25, featuring Remix Youth and special surprise guests. Sponsored by Heritage Elementary and Turning Leaf Community Church.
6805 N. 125th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85307
Jackie Trujillo, Title IX Coordinator: jtrujillo@arizonacharterschools.org
Phone (623) 742-3956
