School News

Apr 18, 2016

When They Grow Up?

Career day can a be great resource for helping children develop informed opinions about their futures. Kids begin forming career aspirations as early as elementary school, and according to some research, some adults find themselves in the career they decided on before they turned 12. Programs like career day offer children a variety of choices—both, familiar and potentially unknown—and often include information like the skills needed and methods of joining certain careers.

Presenters at career day programs can often ignite a child’s imagination and spark a desire to follow a well-loved idea or forge a brand new path.

Apr 11, 2016

Go Falcons!

This week is spirit week. Show your school spirit and creativity with fun and inspired outfits that fit the theme days listed in the flyer. Remember: April 12 is picture day for students being promoted.

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Mar 21, 2016

Preparing for Success on AzMERIT

Spring testing signals the close of the school year and can be a stressful time for all involved—students, parents, teacher, and school administrators and staff. During the week of March 28, students, from grade 3 up, across the state of Arizona will be taking the AzMERIT test; 4th and 8th graders will also be taking the AIMS Science Test.

Mar 14, 2016

Tax Season is Almost Over

The Deadline Looms

April 15 traditionally closes tax season every year. If you haven’t filed yet, there is still time to earn the 2015 Arizona school tax credit. Arizona law (ARS 43-1098.01) allows tax payers to receive a tax credit of up to $400 for donations that benefit students in public schools. This credit lowers your state tax debt dollar for dollar.

Mar 8, 2016

Women Working to Form a More Perfect Union

March is Women’s History Month, and the 2016 theme, as stated in the title of this feature, is dedicated to honoring women in public service and government. This month typically features events and efforts to recognize and focus on the contributions of women and their “consistently overlooked and undervalued” roles in national and world history. The inroads and work of women in government and activism is sometimes missed and outright ignored, especially when their attention is focused on achieving actionable goals rather than recognition.

Feb 26, 2016

Biggest Event of the Year

Mark your calendar. Finish up your enrollment for the 2016-2017 school year early. And join us for an amazing night of family-friendly fun.

On Friday, March 18, from 5 – 7 p.m., Heritage will be hosting our 3rd annual Spring Carnival Enrollathon for new and returning Heritage students and the community at-large. There will be bounce houses, a dunk tank, petting zoo, game booths, entertainment, and a raffle. Entrance is free when your reenrollment packet is turned in before the event, or $10. There will also be 10+ food trucks on-site providing a variety of delicious fare.

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Feb 24, 2016

Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss

During Love of Reading Week, we are celebrating the birthday of one of the most-loved children’s authors in recent memory—Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. On March 2, during a special lunch for each grade, students will have the chance to take photos with their favorite Seussian characters. Each student will also receive a Dr. Seuss bookmark. Participation is $5.

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Feb 19, 2016

Congratulations Heritage Falcons!

Heritage Elementary is proud to announce that the Jr. High Boys Basketball Team won the 2016 Canyon Athletic Association State Championship in Division 1. Our Jr. High Girls Softball Team did amazing as well, taking home the State Runner-Up trophy. Congratulations to all Falcon athletes and coaches.

Feb 11, 2016

Love of Reading 2016: Engaging in Literacy

This week, February 8 – 12, 2016, schools and libraries all over the country are celebrating Love of Reading week. We are having special readers—city officials, police officers, servicemen and women, librarians, curators, parents, athletes, and other community members—come in to share their favorite books with students. For more information, check our newsletter and calendar of events.

Literacy and literacy education remain at the forefront of parent and teacher concerns. In our increasingly digital world, literacy is an indispensable commodity. Being able to read and write fluently is vital to participation and success in the current state of our world. Between text, email, and the time we all spend online, much of the information we consume is in print, so strong reading skills are a must for success today and in the future.

Feb 9, 2016

Kinder Counts: Welcome To Heritage Elementary School Kindergarten

We believe that high-quality early childhood education is essential for a strong academic foundation that advocates lifelong learning.

Full-day kindergarten programs:

  • allow youngsters to develop strong academic, social, and emotional skills
  • produce better reading and math skills than half-day programs
  • yield students with higher retention and lower dropout rates throughout their academic careers

That’s why we offer FREE all-day kindergarten, plus free before- and after-school care.

Learn More About Free Full-Day Kindergarten