Heritage High Weekly Update-Jan 22

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Good afternoon, Heritage PRIDE Family,

Thank you all for your patience and support as we shift our schedule here at the beginning of the Second Semester. As our community adjusts yet again, please let us know if you have questions or concerns that come up as a result of this new schedule.

I want to highlight two important events that are coming up very soon.

• HHS Course Information Night is coming up on Monday, February 1st. As you might expect, this event will be all virtual. More details appear below.
• HHS Conference Night is happening virtually this year on Monday, February 8th from 5:30-7:30. Please note: availability is limited, and the sign-up for Conference Night is only open until 5 PM on Monday, February 1st, to give teachers time to prepare for their Conferences.

SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE: The School Board meets again on Tuesday, January 26th. Although I have not seen an agenda, yet, I am sure Dr. Ziegler will be giving an update on 100% Distance Learning and planning for hybrid instruction, whenever the metrics will allow it. At this time, all students continue to receive instruction in the 100% Distance Learning model due to the levels of the CDC-recommended Core Indicators that LCPS uses. No date has been identified for when in-person instruction can resume. For more details, you can review the original message that was sent out by LCPS last week in its entirety here.

I will continue to keep you all as informed as possible.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

ROAR PRIDE!

Jeff Adam

Principal

Heritage High School

#wearethepride

Tuesday, January 26-PSAT Test Day for 10th Graders (Registration closed)

Monday, February 1st-Course Information Night (Virtual; More information below)

Monday, February 8th-Conference Night (Virtual; more information below)

It's hard to believe, but we are beginning the Course Selection process for the 2021-22 School Year. All Rising 9th -12th Graders and their families are invited to find out more about the courses we offer and to ask any questions they may have. Since we are all virtual this year, you can access much of the information already. However, on Monday, February 1st, each of our departments will host Question and Answer sessions from 6 PM-7 PM. Check out the infographic below for more information, and check your emails for further 2021-2022 Course Selection Information from Ms. Eicholtz

On Monday, February 8, Heritage will host its annual Conference Night from 5:30PM-7:30 PM. We will be all virtual, of course. Please use this link to sign up for a conference. As we have had a few changes in teachers/counselors over the course of the last few months, please let me know if you have trouble finding a particular staff member.

Please note: in order to give staff a chance to prepare, any requests for conferences must be made through the link by the deadline of Monday, February 1st at 11:59 PM.

All active English Learners (levels 1-4) are expected to participate in the federally mandated WIDA ACCESS for ELLs testing sometime within the testing window which begins on January 19, 2021 and ends on March 12, 2021. Schools with larger populations of ELs may request an extension to the testing window that extends until April 16th. The administration of WIDA ACCESS for ELLs for the 2020-2021 school year must be conducted in person.

By measuring your child’s ability to listen, speak, read, and write in English, test information helps teachers plan how best to teach your child and to determine eligibility for testing accommodations using one of the following tests:

● Online WIDA ACCESS for ELLs;

● Alternate ACCESS for ELLs--administered one-on-one

The tests will be administered at your child’s school. The majority of students will take the online test which will be administered in small groups over two or more school days. Students should bring their charged devices, their chargers and may bring their personal earbuds or headsets for the day(s) of testing. Students will be given opportunities to make up any missed work.

Transportation will be provided for students who are eligible for bus transportation.

COVID-19 symptom checks, social distancing, and safety measures will be followed.

You will be notified of days and times for testing by your child’s school. Parents and students have been notified by email of the testing being conducted January 25 and February 1. Other families will be notified as the testing schedule is finalized.

While it is a federal expectation that all EL students participate in this federally required assessment, we understand that you may have concerns regarding the in-person assessment requirements, despite our health mitigation procedures. If you have concerns about the in-person testing requirement and wish to discuss refusal of participation in this year’s ACCESS assessment, please email Brenda Gottlieb, Heritage Test Coordinator.

For further information, please email Brenda Gottlieb, Heritage Test Coordinator.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this time.

The Academies of Loudoun Virtual Tour is ready and can be shared with students. This self-guided tour includes 360-degree pictures of our school, links to videos for each MATA and Advanced AET pathway, and information on the application process. Interested students should look over the website at their leisure over the next 2-3 weeks. There is a follow-up google meet for Heritage students on Monday, January 25th.

Academies of Loudoun Information Session

Monday, 1/25/21 @ 12PM

https://bit.ly/35gHYC6

Hosted by: Grant Harris, Admissions Outreach Specialist

The Academies of Loudoun 2021 Winter Admissions Cycle Application Portal went go live on 12/7/20.

Informational links:

Website: Academies of Loudoun

Timeline/Information: 2021 Winter Admissions Cycle

Link: Application Portal

The Academies have scheduled several information sessions for families:

Parent Information Sessions - 2021 Winter Admissions Cycle (All sessions will be virtual and hosted via Webex)

Academies of Loudoun 2021 Winter Admissions Information Virtual Sessions (via WebEx)

Wednesday, December 9 6:30 p.m. View the Session Live Stream

Tuesday, December 15 6:30 p.m. View the Session Live Stream

Wednesday, January 6 6:30 p.m. View the Session Live Stream

Saturday, January 16 10:00 a.m. View the Session Live Stream

Thursday, January 21 6:30 p.m. View the Session Live Stream

Monday, February 8 6:30 p.m. View the Session Live Stream

Target Audience: High school students grades 9-11 and their families.

*Interpretation Request - Please email AcademiesAdmissions@lcps.org if you require interpretation services to attend an information session. Please include preferred date(s) and language(s). NOTE: All requests must be received no later than five (5) business days prior to your selected information session.

All questions can be address to AcademiesAdmissions@lcps.org.

"Fall" sports tryouts are fast approaching

For those students interested in participating in a Fall sport, start to get your physical and other paperwork in place. Contact Mr. Totaro or Mr. Siano with any questions.

• Feb 4-Football, Competition Cheer
• Feb 15-Cross Country, Golf, Volleyball, Field Hockey

Contests (at this time,per LCPS, there will be no spectators allowed at these events)

Friday, 1/22

6 PM Home Wrestling vs. Loudoun County HS & Tuscarora HS

7 PM Swim Meet v. Independence HS (Ida Lee)

Saturday, 1/23

6 PM Swim Meet v. Broad Run HS (Ida Lee)

Tuesday, 1/26

6 PM Away Wrestling @ Broad Run HS

Wednesday, 1/27

5:45/7:00/8:15 Home Boys Basketball v. Broad Run HS (9/JV/V)

5:45/7:00 Away Girls Basketball @ Broad Run HS (JV/V)

Thursday, 1/28

6 PM-Away Gymnastics @ Tuscarora HS

Friday, 1/29

5:45/7:00/8:15 Home Boys Basketball v. Loudoun County HS (9/JV/V)

5:45/7:00 Away Girls Basketball @ Loudoun County HS (JV/V)

Saturday, 1/30

10:30 AM Away Winter Track @ Lightridge HS

TBD Swim @ District Meet (Claude Moore Rec Center)

TBD Gymnastics @ District Meet (Park View HS)

The following information was sent out earlier this week to all Heritage families from Ms. Tannuzzo, our School Psychologist:

Good afternoon, Students and Parents,

I hope that you are well! I wanted to reach out to provide you with some valuable information regarding mental health supports in our community. We have presented information to our freshman student body this week about who the Unified Mental Health Team members at Heritage are and how students can support each other and find support from our staff. The presentation educates students about resiliency and healthy ways to manage life’s stressors using the Sources of Strength model. Help-seeking behaviors are taught for when students may be experiencing mental health struggles. They are taught to share their concerns with a trusted adult. Our Unified Mental Health Team members include:

Jeffrey Adam, School Principal

Suzanne Eicholtz, Director of School Counseling

Catherine Tannuzzo, School Psychologist

Leslie Saunders, School Social Worker

Megan Marshall, Student Assistance Specialist

Meagen Zawistowski, School Counselor

Zamarit Simpkins, School Counselor

Jay Wareham, School Counselor

Donald Jones, School Counselor

Kim-Marie Brown, School Counselor

Keenan Elder, School Counselor

Sarah Larson, School Nurse

Here are the ways that students and parents can contact any member of the Unified Mental Health Team:

• Phone: (571) 252-2816
• Email: HeritageMentalHealth@lcps.org.onmicrosoft.com

Students, feel free to scan the QR code below to complete the Appointment Request Form, to connect with someone from the UMHT.

Please note that the Appointment Request Form, the phone number, and emails are not monitored outside of school hours. In the event of an emergency, please contact 911 for assistance.

We are looking forward to meeting you in person in the near future, and we are available to help you, whether it's for emotional or academic reasons. Feel free to contact us and let us know how we can help you.

Thank you so much for your attention to this email! It is a pleasure to serve you!

Sincerely,

Ms. Catherine Tannuzzo

Heritage School Psychologist

(571) 252-2816

• This Bell Schedule will begin on Thursday, January 21st, whether we are in hybrid or distance learning mode. Beginning it during the second semester means we will be ready to support hybrid learning, even if we haven’t started back yet, officially. This is a change happening at all high schools.

• Start time: 9:15 AM; End Time: 4:03 PM. This is dictated by LCPS Transportation and allows for them to manage all of the bus routes for all three levels.

• Students will report to their A1/B5 classes at 9:15, starting January 21st. Advisory lessons will be given by 1st and 5th Block teachers. Unfortunately, PRIDE TIME groups will not meet at all second semester (unless a PRIDE TIME teacher arranges something special for their group). This was not an easy decision for us, but logistically, we had to find minutes where we could with beginning school at 9:15 AM, including four lunch shifts, keeping a minimum of 82 minutes per block, and ending at 4:03 PM. Teachers who do not have an A1/B5 class will be assigned a logistical duty during the Advisory time. Students will be given a short break between Advisory and the beginning of the class lesson in A1/B5.

• Please note: As long as LCPS is in Distance Learning, all classes will eat the first lunch shift, followed by class and then a 10 minute brain break. Once we have students in hybrid instruction, we will split classes into the four lunch shifts.

• Brain Break To help address screen time concerns, there is a “Brain Break” during each A3/B7 class. This should be taken at the designated times and is a time where in-person students get to relax and at-home students can turn off their screens. This time is also a requirement of LCPS Policy: 5011.

• 82 minute classes While the number of minutes per class is not a change, Learning Lab time will no longer be designated, so teachers can structure their class time to best meet the needs of the students and the curriculum. However, teachers will still be incorporating approximately 22 minutes of independent worktime into their daily lessons to allow for the same amount of screen break time.

• Here is a link to the Second Semester Bell Schedule for Heritage High School. Please note: each LCPS high school schedule is a little bit different because our numbers for students in hybrid vary widely.

Below is the link to our November/December 2020 School Counseling Newsletter. This newsletter will be one of the ways in which we communicate important information, share upcoming events, and link you with resources.

Some highlights include:

• Do Good December - PEER
• Gratitude and Thanks - We're All Human/Sources of Strength
• Career Center Upcoming Events
• And more!

Heritage Pride...VIRTUALLY UNstoppable.

-Suzanne Eicholtz

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To translate our newsletter, please push the 'Translate Newsletter' button in the black box. School Counseling November/December Wrap-Up Newsletter

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We have posted Visitor Protocols on our Main webpage. If you are coming to Heritage for any reason, please review them prior to coming to the building.

We recognize and value our families as a integral part of our students' education. If parents or guardians have questions, comments or concerns regarding a class, please continue to use email to reach out to the teacher or an administrator.

The Behind the Wheel program in LCPS has restarted, as of 9/21/2020.

If interested, contact Mr. Soroush by email: ebi.soroush@lcps.org.

Congratulations to the PTSO on their new website! You can view it here.

If you are interested in our other Booster clubs, as well, more information can be found at their websites:

Heritage Music Boosters-Membership Form

Heritage Theatre Boosters

Heritage Athletic Boosters

Graduation, 2021 Announced
Graduation 2021 will be Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 7 p.m. @ iON Training Center. I am so excited to share this date with you and look forward to handing you those diplomas!

Senior Fee
Don't forget to pay your Senior Fee:
The Balfour site is set up, so you can go ahead and begin ordering your caps and gowns.
https://www.balfournova.com/

• Click on caps and gowns.
• Click on Heritage High School
• Create a new account if they don't have one already.
• Complete the order.

As before, the Senior Fee will be collected at the Balfour website. Balfour is our vendor for caps and gowns. Here's what Seniors in the Class of 2021 will be charged:
Cap and Gown-$50
Senior T-Shirt-$15

College Application/Search Resources

The HHS School Counseling Department has been busy. You can check out the college resources, including information about virtual college visits by going here.

Senior Class Sponsors

If you have questions, don't forget to reach out to your AMAZING Class Sponsors, Ms. Knapp (jacquelyn.knapp@lcps.org) and Ms. Lee (cathy.lee@lcps.org). If you have any questions about Senior-stuff, they are a great resource!

Heritage Counseling Senior Support

Seniors, I wanted to draw your attention to the Heritage School Counseling newsletter and the Senior Corner section. Your Counselors are hard at work, preparing guidance for you, as you prepare for what comes after Graduation!

The HHS Journey Yearbooks Staff is excited to announce the creation of their yearbook site with all of the information students and families need to know about the 2020-21 yearbook!

https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/hhsjourneyyearbook/home is the address.

Check it out to find out more about Senior baby ads, picture uploads and purchasing your copy of the Yearbook!

While not required, we are encouraging students to have their cameras on as much as possible during synchronous learning time and interactions with school staff and students. Doing this builds connection and allows teachers to see body language. If a student is unable or chooses not to be on camera, we are asking them to set their profile image as either a school picture or avatar of their face (like Bitmoji). We also ask students to please keep their mic muted unless speaking or engaged in a conversation.

Although there is an option to report an absence in ParentVue, if you get an error message or feel more comfortable doing so, you can always call our absentee line at (571) 252-2802 or use our attendance email, hthabsentee@lcps.org.

You can request an LCPS Library book online and it will be delivered on Monday!!!!

See this flyer for more details!

We've put together this guide together to help our students navigate tech issues that may arise as part of Distance Learning.

School hours are 9:15 AM-4:03 PM, Tuesday-Friday.

Mondays are designated as asynchronous days, but students are expected to engage with their work.

The Heritage Main Office Hours will be from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.

We finally have established an account on Instagram! Follow us @roarpridehhs!

Although our building is still closed to the general public, there may be a reason you need to come by Heritage. Please know that if you come to Heritage, you are required to wear a mask while inside. Additionally, prior to coming, we ask that you screen yourself by asking the following questions:

In the last 48 hours have you had any of the following symptoms:

1. A new fever (100.4 or higher) or the sense of having a fever?

2. Use of medication to reduce a fever (in the last 24 hours)?

3. A new cough that you cannot attribute to another health condition?

4. New shortness of breath that you cannot attribute to another health condition?

5. A new sore throat that you cannot attribute to another health condition?

6. New onset of congestion or a runny nose that you cannot attribute to another health condition?

7. New muscle aches (myalgia) that you cannot attribute to another condition or that may not have been caused by a specific activity (such as physical exercise)?

8. New nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea that you cannot attribute to another health condition?

9. New loss of taste or smell that you cannot attribute to another health condition?

10. Have you been around someone who has symptoms of illness or someone who has tested positive for COVID-19?

If you answer "Yes" to any of these questions, please do not come to Heritage. Reach out to us and we can make other arrangements to take care of what you need.

Community members are welcome to call 571-252-6499 with any questions about the status of school operations, current schedules, and the latest information on other topics. The hotline will operate between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Here is a list of Community Resources, as well, should you or someone you know need them:

HEALTHWORKS FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA

PHONE: 703.443.2000 ext. 4688 | FAX: 703-771-4120

163 Fort Evans Road NE

Leesburg, VA 20176

www.hwnova.org

CATHOLIC CHARITIES ST. LUCY FOOD PROJECT

703-443-2481

316 E. Market St. Leesburg

Monday-Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm

1st & 3ed Saturday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

SALVATION ARMY SATURDAY MEAL DISTRIBUTION

4:00PM at Shenandoah Office Bldg. Parking lot

102 Heritage Way, Leesburg.

LOUDOUN HUNGER RELIEF

703-777-5911

750 Miller Dr., Suite A-1, Leesburg

Wed/Fri/Sat 10:00 am- 12:45 pm

TREE OF LIFE FOOD PANTRY

540-441-7920 Delivery service only

to areas 20175 & 20176

Leesburg deliveries Saturday only

Dinner Night: Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm

850 Edward Ferry Rd. NE, Leesburg.

• This Bell Schedule will begin on Thursday, January 21st, whether we are in hybrid or distance learning mode. Beginning it during the second semester means we will be ready to support hybrid learning, even if we haven’t started back yet, officially.

• Start time: 9:15 AM; End Time: 4:03 PM. This is dictated by LCPS Transportation and allows for them to manage all of the bus routes for all three levels.

• Students will report to 1st and 5th Block at the beginning of each school day, instead of to their PRIDE TIMEs. Advisory lessons will be done through 1st and 5th blocks, so PRIDE TIME groups will not meet at all second semester, unless a PRIDE TIME teacher arranges something special with their group. This was not an easy decision for us, but logistically, we had to find minutes where we could, in order to have the beginning of school at 9:15 AM , keep 82 minute classes, have four lunch shifts, and end at 4:03 PM. Teachers who do not have an A1/B5 class will be assigned a logistical duty during the Advisory time.

• 4 lunch shifts, instead of one big lunch, during A3 and B7 with a Brain Break included. We will have just over 260 kids in the building each day and a cafeteria capacity of 75 students, we have to run 4 lunch shifts to be able to fit everyone in. Which lunch shift students have is forthcoming and will be communicated by the teachers.

• Brain Break during the day. There is a “Brain Break” during each A3/B7 class. This will be taken at the designated times and is a time where in-person students get to relax and at-home students can turn off their screens. This unstructured time is also a requirement of LCPS Policy: 5011.

• 82 minute classes. This is not a change, but Learning Lab time will no longer be designated at designated times. However, teachers will be incorporating approximately 22 minutes into their daily lessons for students to work independently.

• Advisory lessons will be given through 1st and 5th blocks by 1st and 5th Block teachers, and not by PRIDE T so PRIDE TIME groups will not meet at all second semester (unless you arrange for a Monday check-in with your group)

• Here is a link to the Second Semester Bell Schedule for Heritage High School.
• Please note: each LCPS high school schedule is a little bit different because our numbers for students in hybrid vary widely.