The Heritage Herald

With hopes that this holiday season is filled with joy, the HMS staff wishes you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

As always:

A few reminders:

• School resumes January 8, 2024!
• School starts at 7:50; 8:50 on Wednesdays.
• Make sure your child charges his/her chromebook each night.
• Students should be in uniform each day (Jeans can be worn on Fridays.)
• 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.
  

Happy Holidays!

Mrs. Malone, Principal

Heritage Middle School

• TODAY ~ Winter Dance sponsored by NJHS
• December 17 ~ Breakfast with Santa! (additional info below)
• December 18-22 ~ Spirit Week (additional info below)
• December 19 ~ Coffee with the Principal-1:00
• December 21 ~ 8th Grade Trip: The Hunger Games
• December 22 ~ Early Release Day (1:50 Dismissal)
• January 8 ~ Classes resume
• January 12 ~ Progress Reports sent home
• January 15 ~ NO SCHOOL-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Argo Enrollment-Parent Drop-in (8th Grade): Wednesday, February 7th 9:00-10:15

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

Stay tuned to find out how well our HMS students did!

• We are so close to Holiday break! Tis' the season to beat sickness!

  • The health office continues to see many students with complaints of sore throat, coughs and runny noses! Most physician diagnostic communication has been "viral" illness.
  • 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. The fall brought an increase in cases of lice.
    
  • Do your best to eat well, get adequate sleep, and exercise habits to stay healthy this holiday season!
  • Dental day will be February 22nd at HMS. Please return forms or sign up using the link/QR code below before winter break!

  
  

  Nurse Anita, Nurse Tina & Ms. Oli

  
  

  Sign up for dental services at school is as easy! Click the link, 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. https://na4.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=9014ef60-41ba-4e93bbbc848c65309116&env=na4&acct=eca59414-4d1f-4217-8c33-72fb4ff1f87c&v=2

  
  

  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

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