The Heritage Herald

I hope this newsletter finds you safe and warm. Today, your children should be logging in and completing assignments during this e-Learning day. You and your child can email your child's teacher with any questions.

As always:

A few reminders:

• 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.
• Remind your students that their cell phones should be in their lockers throughout the day.
• If you need parent access information for PowerSchool, please call the main office.
  

• Uniforms:

  • Students should be in uniform each day (Jeans can be worn on Fridays.)
  • For safety reasons, students must wear shoes with backs on them.

Stay warm!

Mrs. Malone, Principal

Heritage Middle School

• TODAY-January 12 ~ E-LEARNING DAY
• January 15 ~ NO SCHOOL-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• January 16 ~ Progress Reports sent home
• January 16 ~ Mental Health Awareness Event (more info below)
• January 18 ~ Healthy Eating Event (more info below)
• January 30 ~ Coffee with the Principal
• Argo Enrollment-Parent Drop-in (8th Grade): Wednesday, February 7th 9:00-10:15
• February 22 ~ Dental Day at HMS (link to register is below)

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

Next week, we will be passing out over 500 treats to students who met or exceeded their growth goals in Reading, Math or BOTH! This is an absolute wonderful accomplishment, and we're super proud of our students and teachers!

• • Some of our students returned from vacation with souvenirs! Many complaints of sore throats, coughs and runny noses!
  • The "Health Services" tab on the SD104 webpage is up and running! School health documents, health related registration information, and a directory of nursing staff can be found here! https://www.sd104.us/page/health-services
  • Hand washing is the single most important way to prevent the spread of viruses and 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.
    
  • Do your best to eat well, get adequate sleep, and exercise habits to stay healthy this holiday season!
  • Dental day will be at HMS February 22nd there is still time to sign up using the link below!

  
  

  Signing up for free dental services at school is as easy! Use the QR code on the flyer below, create an account, provide your child’s information on the fillable form & sign using DocuSign. You are able to save a copy of the signed form too.

February 14, 2024 at Graves/HMS

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