Good citizenship is a value which children will carry with them into adulthood. Most schools do not integrate the Six Pillars of Character—trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship—into their curriculum as we do at Heritage Elementary School. These values are crucial to the development of happy and responsible children who will become quality citizens as adults.
On Tuesday, November 22, Heritage will be hosting our annual Thanksgiving Feast, a free event for students, friends, and family. Join us for turkey with all the trimmings. Donations of food, or your time, will be happily accepted.
Did you know you can donate up to $200 for a single person or $400 for a joint return to this school and get a school tax credit on your 2016 taxes? Download the form here.
Heritage classes will be competing to raise money for the homeless, November 3-17, with the winning class earning a pasta lunch party. Your spare change goes a long way towards making a difference.
There are too few occasions in which parents can have fun with their children while teaching them valuable life lessons. October 28 will be one of those opportunities.
Let the good times roll at Rollero Family Night, our second Heritage Family Night of the year. Join us Thursday, November 3, from 5-8 p.m., at Rollero Family Skating Center.
Come tryout for Heritage’s winter sports teams! Tryouts for Girls Softball will take place November 1-3, and Boys Basketball tryouts will be November 1-4.
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On October 31, from 6:30–8:30 p.m., Turning Leaf Community Church is sponsoring its 31st Extreme Carnival, an alternative Halloween event. It is free and open to the public, featuring bounce castles, games, food, and much more. Stop by and enjoy this family-friendly evening of fun and games.
The theme of this year’s annual fall parade is Heritage Zoo. On Monday, October 31, at 10 a.m., parents are invited to see all classes dress up like zoo animals and compete for the best costumes. The winning classes will be selected by a panel of local celebrity judges. Bring your family, friends, and a chair and join us for this creative and inspired annual tradition.
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” – Carl Sagan, astronomer and writer
Science can be both a favorite and feared class. The hands-on nature of experimentation and wonder created through discovery of the world can mesmerize and fascinate students. By the same token, the specialized vocabulary and associated concepts can trip students up and alienate the curiosity the course and subjects covered can inspire.
This year’s Character Counts Assembly, Not All Heroes Wear Capes, will honor police officers on September 29 at 9 a.m. The school-wide assembly will have one student from each grade speak about the value and importance of the Six Pillars of Character as exemplified by police officers. A contest will be held to determine whom from each class is selected to present.
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