The Heritage Herald

We hope everyone is enjoying Spring! Please make sure you read through all of the information in this newsletter. If you have questions, feel free to call the HMS main office (708-458-7590).

Thank you,

Mrs. Malone, Principal

Heritage Middle School

• • May 1 ~ NEIU College Visit Trip (8th Grade)
  • May 2 ~ NJHS Induction Ceremony
  • May 6-10 ~ MAP Testing
  • May 8 ~ Volleyball Showdown (information coming soon)
  • May 9 ~ NEIU College Visit Trip (8th Grade)
  • May 13 ~ Institute Day-NO SCHOOL
  • May 22 ~ Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony
  • May 24 ~ Skating Trip - 6th Grade
  • May 27 ~ NO SCHOOL~ Memorial Day
  • May 29 ~ Park Trip-6th Grade
  • May 30 ~ 7th Grade Movie Trip
  • May 31 ~ Last Day of School-EARLY DISMISSAL~1:50

• 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.

• Cook County public health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated against measles if they aren’t already.

• Two doses of the MMR vaccine are recommended as the best way to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella.

• Children should get their first dose between 12 and 15 months, and second dose between 4 and 6 years of age. Teenagers and adults with no evidence of immunity should be vaccinated as soon as possible.

• “Once a week, take a peek” Please perform weekly hair checks to prevent a lice outbreak in your home.

• Current 6th grade students are required to have a State of IL dental exam on file. Dental forms are due May 15th.

• This is a great time to schedule summer doctor appointments. Please note action plans and medication authorization forms are to be updated and submitted every school year!

• IESA sports physicals are required for student athletes. They are to be updated annually as they are valid for 365 days. Sports physicals should be submitted to the athletic department.

• The Loyola mobile van will return to Graves/HMS September 18th, 2024. Call the office for more information.

• Please remember per district 104 handbook: students are NOT allowed to carry ANY medication (this includes any over-the-counter medication such cough drops, Tylenol, and Motrin). If your student needs medication administered during the school day (including cough drops, Tylenol, or Motrin), medication must be kept in the Health Office and medication authorization forms must be signed by the parent/guardian AND a medical provider (Doctor, PA, APRN)

Nurse Anita, Nurse Tina & Ms. Oli

Click the "Health Services" tab on the SD104 webpage for school health documents, health related registration information, and a directory of nursing staff

https://www.sd104.us/page/health-services

• • Great America Trip: May 10, 2024
  • 8th Grade Dance: May 17, 2024
  • FREE Dinner Party! Valladolid Banquet Hall (registration information below): May 21, 2024
  • Graduation Ceremony: May 22, 2024-7:00pm at Wintrust Sports Complex in Bedford Park

May 8, 2024 at Graves/HMS

June 12, 2024 at the District Admin Center