August 23, 2024

Welcome Back!



We're so excited to have students in the building again! Thanks for your patience as we work into new routines and procedures.

Important Car line and Parking Lot Reminders: 

*If you need to exit your vehicle to help your child get out in the morning, please park in the parking lot rather than get out in the car line as that tends to hold up traffic. Also remember to pull ahead as far as possible before stopping to let your children out (all the way past the fire hydrant if you're the first in line). Please avoid having your students get out of the car back by the dumpster as that also creates a back up.

*Please have your carline number hanging visibly in your car and do not get out of your car in the carline. If your child needs help getting in or buckling, you'll need to park and come into the building to get them. If you are coming into the building to pick up please bring your number with you for Brenda to see. If you need a new carline number, contact Sarah in the office (new ones are $5/each) or you're welcome to simply make your own on a piece of paper.

*Again, please be patient as we work out the hiccups of a new year, new parents, and new students!

Raptor Visitor Management System

This year we will begin using the Raptor Visitor Management System to strengthen our program of campus safety for students and faculty.

• All visitors must enter through the school’s front door and present an ID such as a Driver’s License to be scanned or manually entered into the Raptor Visitor Management System.
• Once entry is approved, the Raptor will issue a badge that identifies the visitor, the date, and the purpose of his/her visit to be worn in plain sight while in the building.
• All visitors must leave through the school’s front door so the time of their departure can be recorded.
• After you've submitted your Driver's license the first time, you won't have to submit every time but just state your name and you will be in the system and our front desk ladies will be able to print your badge.

Thanks for your patience and cooperation as we keep your students safe!  

Parent Orientations next Tuesday and Thursday!

Parent Orientation exists to give parents and teachers a time to discuss the goals, expectations, and operations of their specific classes. Teachers give brief presentations (approximately 15 minutes) introducing themselves, outlining the classroom schedule, the curriculum, discipline, goals for the year, and other items helpful to parents. There is also time provided throughout the evening when individual parents can speak with their child's teacher. If you have students in multiple grades, you may want to split up to attend all sessions.

In addition to teacher presentations, Mr. Goodbar will also talk with parents in the Middle School Science Classroom. The same presentation will be given during each of the time slots so parents can attend any of the three times that works with the schedule. Childcare is not provided.

Tuesday evening is the Kindergarten through 5th grade Parent Orientation night. The schedule is as follows:

Thursday evening is 6th-8th Grade Parent Orientation night. The evening begins at 6:30pm and concludes at 7:45pm. All presentations will take place in the Middle School Science Classroom

Book Fair!

We are excited to have a BOOK FAIR this coming week! Books will be on display Aug 27-30th in the lobby. Be sure to check out the flyers in today's Friday folder or click here. There is a drawing slip to turn in for a chance to win a FREE BOOK! You can buy books for home or donate to the classroom. Our school will receive 50% of all sales in free book rewards! You can contact our book lady, Chrissy Middle with any questions. Here is the event link https://paperpie.com/brandpartner/1111424/event/4030918

Fall Online Apparel store

Click the link below for the Fall Heritage Apparel Online Store. Orders must be placed by September 3rd at 9am. We do not generally carry apparel items "in stock" so now is the time to buy!

Heritage Apparel Online Store

Heritage H.A.N.D.S.

(Helping Assist Needs & Demonstrating Service)

WANT TO GET INVOLVED? Join us at an upcoming H.A.N.D.S. meeting:

We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:15am. If it's nice out, we'll meet in the Alli Olsen Memorial outside. Otherwise we'll meet in the staff lounge.

Meeting Dates:

September 11                 December 11                    March 12

October 9                        January 8                         April 9

November 6                    February 12                      May 14

EVENTS:

S'mores Night - TBD

Donuts with Dad - Oct 4

Veterans Day Celebration - Nov 11

Pool Party - January TBD

Muffins with Mom - Feb 28

Heartlanders Faith & Family Night - TBD

Evening of the Arts - April 24

Grandparents Day - April 25

Teacher Appreciation Week - May 5-9

Kernels - TBD

Dine Out Nights - TBD Monthly

Open Gym Night - TBD

Co-Curricular Teacher Lunch - TBD

Spirit Week Concessions Stand - March 10-14

Heritage H.A.N.D.S. Dine Out Night

Mark your calendars for our first Heritage H.A.N.D.S. Dine out Night of the school year on Thursday, September 12th at Red's Alehouse in North Liberty. A percentage of the sales goes back to Heritage H.A.N.D.S. for their awesome work of building community at the school! Hope to see you there!

“There’s an app for that!”

If you are interested, Google Classroom has an app available for smart phones. It’s an easy way to access your child’s newsletter and classroom information right from your smart phone. Check it out on your phone’s app store.

Opportunities to Support Heritage/Earn Cash for our School

There are a few different programs that Heritage participates in that can earn cash for our school or help with your own tuition dollars.

Box Tops for Education: No more clipping, simply use the app and scan your receipt that includes qualifying items. For more information visit boxtops4education.com. Each box top is worth 10 cents for our school! Order your groceries online and don't have a paper receipt to scan? Simply forward your email receipts to receipts@boxtops4education.com using the email account you use for Box tops and Heritage will be credited for the qualifying items!

Loaves 4 Learning: Collect UPC's from bread for Loaves 4 Learning. Head to www.loaves4learning.com to find out more and print off bread coupons!

Hills Bank Classroom Cash: Just by using your Hills Bank debit card, you can earn money for Heritage. With every purchase, the bank will make a donation back to the school at various times throughout the year. There is no cost to you. To find out more or to sign up for the program visit hillsbank.com/classroomcash.



TRIP/SCRIP: You can purchase gift cards to your favorite retailers and earn a rebate towards your tuition. There are hundreds of retailers available. For additional information about the program, visit our website.

Sports Update

Soccer Schedule

Monday, Aug 26 - 5pm Soccer Game @ Davenport

Wednesday, Aug 28 - Practice 4-5:30pm

Friday, August 30 - 4:30pm Home Soccer Game vs LIS

Book Fair

Aug 29-Sept 1

Kind-5th Parent Orientation Night

Tues, Aug 27

6:30pm

6-8th Parent Orientation Night

Thurs, Aug 29

6:30pm

No School

Mon, Sept 2

Labor Day

H.A.N.D.S. Monthly Meeting

Wed, Sept 11

In the Allii Olsen Memorial after drop off

Heritage H.A.N.D.S. Dine Out Night

Thurs, Sept 12

Red's Alehouse

Quick Links

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2024-25 School Calendar

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Heritage Business Guide

2024-25 Class Supply List