Ask most kids, “When does one year end and another begin?” and they’ll probably tell you that the year begins in July or August, ends in May, with a chunk of summer between the end of one year and the beginning of the next.
Disney Winter Sing-Along
You know the songs, so sing along!
Heritage Kindergarten-2nd Grade Winter Musicals
On Tuesday, December 18, 6 p.m., the musical styling of Heritage’s kindergarten class is sure to get you in a holiday spirit.
Jr. High Winter Formal Is December 14
It’s time to dress to impress at the Heritage Jr. High Winter Formal, Friday, December 14, from 6-8 p.m. in the South Gym. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Halloween Treats you and your Kids Can Make Together
There are several holidays that kids love. They love the parades and fireworks on the Fourth of July; they love the decorations and excitement surrounding the end-of-year holidays; they may even love all the good food and getting together with friends and family at Thanksgiving. There is, however, no holiday more kid-centric than Halloween. Oh sure, many non-kids like to get in on the Halloween action, but they are interlopers…intruders.
Is Reading Important? It Could Mean a Lifetime of Success
There are hundreds of statistics to reinforce the value of developing good reading habits at an early age. While every parent has probably heard the dire warnings, the development of reading skills is so important, it bears repeating again and again. Good readers have brighter futures than poor readers, and the die is cast as early as fourth grade. Children who are not reading at a proficient level by the fourth grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school.
Heritage Gets an “A”!
Heritage has just received a grade of “A” from the Arizona State Board of Education, with a performance level rated as Excellent!
Basketball Tryouts, Grades 5-8
Students in grades 5-8 are encouraged to try out for the boys basketball team.
Get Your Power Cards for Family Night Fundraiser!
You’re invited to Dave & Buster’s on September 27, 5-9 p.m., for a Family Night Fundraiser.
Important Information Regarding Tax Credits
Proposed federal tax regulations may forbid a federal tax deduction for any donations made which also qualify for state tax credits, if the credit is more than 15% of the total donated. Recent changes in federal tax laws, have increased the standard deduction allowed when filing taxes for 2018, which will also reduce the number of taxpayers who will itemize their deductions. The new standard deduction amounts for taxpayers are:
A Letter to Parents Regarding Heritage’s Attendance Policy
To get the most out of their education, it’s important that children attend school every day; it’s also the law. Read the Heritage attendance policy to be certain that, due to excessive absences, your child is not considered habitually truant, which could result in penalties for parents and students.