Our annual celebration of autumn takes place on Friday, October 21, from 5-7 p.m. Join us for an evening of games and prizes at this fun family event.
Dictionary (noun): a reference book that contains words listed in alphabetical order and that gives information about the words’ meanings, forms, pronunciations, etc.
“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.
With fall, the first report cards and parent-teacher conferences of the academic year arrive. Thus, we’re reviving a topic from last autumn.
Reading comprehension is a skill that follows children throughout their entire lives. Decoding and understanding text happens everywhere, even in our digital world. Help your child improve his/her comprehension and reading fluency.
Words are the building blocks of communication. Comprehension vastly improves when a reader knows the meaning of the words on the page; and the main goal of reading is comprehension. For all students, English natives and ESL, a strong vocabulary benefits learning activities: reading, speaking, and listening. It boils down to the fact that the more words a child knows, the better their comprehension can become.
Transitioning into middle school is a big change for students and parents. It requires more adept time management skills, independent responsibility, and a tougher course load. However, with the right tips, students can develop lifelong skills to help them succeed in all future academic endeavors. We have developed a list of beneficial habits to help your child transition and flourish in the upper grade levels.
Goal setting not only helps children achieve personal goals and milestones, it can be an effective tool in encouraging and securing academic success for your child.
“Imagination is not a talent of some men, but it is the health of every man.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Open houses and meeting your child’s teacher before school starts can help alleviate back-to-school anxiety for parents and kids alike. Join us Monday, August 1 for our Meet the Teacher Open House, from 2-4 p.m, to meet your child’s teacher, see the classroom, and more.
Summer gives students a break from the endless math facts and book reports during the school year, but there is still more learning to be done. Here are some tips on how to escape the summer heat and have fun indoors, while sneaking in some learning and family fun.
Heritage Elementary Schools, in Glendale and Williams, have had their charters renewed by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools for another fifteen years. We look forward to continuing to serve the children and families of Arizona. Heritage Elementary: building a strong foundation for every child.
