The Heritage Herald

I hope everyone is staying warm in this chilly weather. As always:

A few reminders:

• Make sure your child charges his/her chromebook each night.
• Students should be in uniform each day (Jeans can be worn on Fridays.)
• School starts at 7:50; 8:50 on Wednesdays.
• If your child is absent, they (or you) can email their teacher for their assignments.
• Please call the school if your child will be absent.

Happy Holidays!

Mrs. Malone, Principal

Heritage Middle School

Grades and attendance will continue to be reflected in PowerSchool. If you need parent access information for PowerSchool, please call the main office (708) 458-7590.

• December 7 ~ Argo Spanish Placement Test (8th Grade)
• December 11-14 ~ Pictures with the Grinch (additional info below)
• December 12-15 ~ MAP Testing (additional information above)
• December 15 ~ Winter Dance sponsored by NJHS
• December 17 ~ Breakfast with Santa! (additional info below)
• December 18-22 ~ Spirit Week (additional info coming soon)
• December 19 ~ Coffee with the Principal
• December 21 ~ 8th Grade Trip: The Hunger Games
• December 22 ~ Early Release Day (1:50 Dismissal)
• Argo Enrollment-Parent Drop-in (8th Grade): Wednesday, February 7th 9:00-10:15

🎉THIS WINTER, HMS WILL HAVE IT'S FIRST EVER MAP-A-PALOOZA!🎉

We will be rewarding our students who meet and exceed their goals for Winter MAP testing.

Homerooms AND individual students who meet and exceed their E/SLA and Math goals will win great prizes!

*ALL PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED DECEMBER 20-22, 2023.

MAP Testing Schedule:

Tuesday 12/12:

Math

Wednesday 12/13

Language Arts

Thursday 12/14

Spanish Language Arts

Make-Ups

Friday 12/15

Spanish Language Arts

Make-Ups

MAP Goal forms were sent home, and your student has a copy in their agenda. Talk to your students about their goals and encourage them to do their best!

• We have seen many students this week! Lot's of viral illness and the common cold.
• Hand washing is the single most important way to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Use soap, warm water and disposable paper towels and wash your hands frequently.

• Cover coughs and sneezes and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs spread easily this way!

• Improve air quality with air purifiers or open windows for fresh air! Well-ventilated rooms help reduce the numbers of airborne germs inside.
• “Once a week, take a peek” Please check your child’s hair weekly to prevent a lice outbreak in your home. We are seeing an increase in cases of lice.
  
• Do your best to eat well, get adequate sleep, and exercise habits to stay healthy this holiday season!

Nurse Anita, Nurse Tina & Ms. Oli

See the below the state mandated requirements:

Sixth Grade

History/Physical/Immunizations Form

Dental Examination Form

New to District

History/Physical/Immunizations Form

Dental Examination Form

Vision Examination Form

December 13, 2023 at Graves/HMS--TIME CHANGE: 8:00

January 10, 2024 at Walker

February 14, 2024 at the Admin Center

March 13, 2024 at Wharton

April 10, 2024 at the Admin Center

May 8, 2024 at Graves/HMS

June 12, 2024 at the Admin Center