Heritage Elementary

🎉📚 K-Days Are Coming! 📚🎉 We are so excited to welcome our incoming Kindergarten students on Tuesday, May 6th! ✨ 👧🧒 Children will attend one of two hour-long sessions: 🕤 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Last Names A-L 🕥 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM | Last Names M-Z During this fun-filled time, students will: 🎨 Meet our awesome Kindergarten teachers 📖 Listen to stories 🤸‍♂️ Engage in playful activities 🚌 And take a short, exciting bus ride! We can’t wait to meet all of our new little learners! 💖🎒 See you soon! #KDays #KindergartenReady #FutureLeaders

🎥🤖 Look who stopped by Heritage! The HVS Film Crew visited our Robotics Empower Hour this week to see all the awesome things our students have been creating! 🙌✨ Students were interviewed and got to share their favorite moments from the club — from building robots to obstacle courses, races, and even games of robot tag! 🏁🎮 It’s been a blast watching their creativity and tech skills shine! 💡 Does this sound like something your student would love? 😃 Check out all of our Empower Hour programs on the Huron Valley Recreation and Education website here 👉 https://hvs.arux.app/ #HeritagePride #RoboticsEmpowerHour #HVSchools #FutureEngineers #TechFun Check out the video here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1193540885796666

Thank you so much to our amazing secretaries at Heritage! 🌟 We are so lucky to have Ms. Jan, Ms. Kelly, and Ms. Melissa on our team. 💖 You help make our school a wonderful place for students, staff, and families every single day. Your kindness, hard work, and smiles brighten our halls! ✨📚 We appreciate you more than words can say! 🙌🎉

🎤🌟 You're Invited! 🌟🎤 Heritage Elementary's Husky Talent Show Come celebrate the amazing talents of our Heritage Huskies! From singing and dancing to magic tricks and comedy, our students are ready to shine on stage — and we want you to be part of the fun! 📅 Date: Friday, April 25th 🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM 🎬 Show Starts: 6:30 PM 📍 Location: Heritage Elementary School Gymnasium Bring your cheers, your claps, and your school spirit as our students take the spotlight and show us what they've got! 🎭 Family and friends are welcome! Let’s celebrate creativity, courage, and Husky pride! 🐾 See you there!

🍴: Lunch menu pinned in s’more link post https://secure.smore.com/n/mw2c9-what-s-happening-at-heritage ♥️: PTO BOARD NOMINATIONS Due April 14th! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3xa7VtiajtBTt7sb17qucHLfcOdl50zTr-y0maN_XMB3xRg/viewform 📌: April 16th PTO MEETING @ 4:15 pm in the media center. See flyer below! 🚫: April 18th NO SCHOOL ⭐️: April 25th TALENT SHOW at 6:30 pm 🎡: SAVE THE DATE: Fun Fair, May 30th! 🎟️: Interested in helping with planning the Fun Fair!? Email Katie! ptopresident.heritage@gmail.com 🎉: BIRTHDAY SIGN! $10! Please email ptopresident.heritage@gmail.com with your name, telephone number, desired message (max 45 characters), and the date you would like it posted. 🧾: Colasanti's Market is graciously honoring receipts. Receipts can be turned into the office to turn in for 3% cash back to the PTO! 🛒: The PTO kindly asks if you’d choose Heritage as your charity of choice within your Kroger app! Click the home button at the bottom Click the three bars in the top right Click rewards Click community rewards Search for “heritage elementary PTO” Click add!

🍴: Lunch menu pinned in s’more link post https://secure.smore.com/n/mw2c9-what-s-happening-at-heritage 💃🏻: April 8th EARLY RELEASE 2:37 dismissal 🎤: April 9th & 11th Talent Show Tryouts after school (students must be accompanied by an adult) 📌: April 16th PTO MEETING @ 4:15 pm in the media center 🚫: April 18th NO SCHOOL ⭐️: April 25th TALENT SHOW at 6:30 pm 🎟️: Interested in helping with planning the Fun Fair!? Email Katie! ptopresident.heritage@gmail.com 📌: ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK! Deadline April 11th! www.book.hrimaging.com 🎉: BIRTHDAY SIGN! $10! Please email ptopresident.heritage@gmail.com with your name, telephone number, desired message (max 45 characters), and the date you would like it posted. 🧾: Colasanti's Market is graciously honoring receipts. Receipts can be turned into the office to turn in for 3% cash back to the PTO! 🛒: The PTO kindly asks if you’d choose Heritage as your charity of choice within your Kroger app! Click the home button at the bottom Click the three bars in the top right Click rewards Click community rewards Search for “heritage elementary PTO” Click add!

🌟 Thank You, Paraprofessionals! 🌟 Today and every day, we celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals who pour their hearts into supporting our students and staff! ❤️🍎 Your dedication, patience, and kindness make a world of difference at Heritage Elementary. We are so lucky to have you as part of our Husky family! 🐾💙 From guiding small groups to offering a helping hand, you do it all—and we appreciate you more than words can say! Thank you for making Heritage a better place every single day. We love you! 💕 #HuskyPride 🐾 #Parapros 💙 #ThankYou 😊

UPDATE!!!!!🚀 Join the Robotics Club! 🤖 STARTING NEXT THURSDAY!!!!!! 1st Graders Welcome! Calling all 1st through 5th graders! Are you ready to explore the exciting world of robotics? Join us in Ms. Morgan’s Flex Lab for hands-on fun with three different types of robots! 📍 Location: Ms. Morgan's Flex Lab 📅 When: Thursdays, 4:15 - 5:30 PM 🗓 Dates: April 10, 17 & May 1, 8, 15,22 🚗 Pick-up: Bus loop 🍏 A snack will be provided! Students will get a two-week experience with three different types of robots—learning, experimenting, and having fun along the way! Spots are limited, so don’t miss out! Sign up today and let’s build something amazing! https://hvs.arux.app/course/2517/winter-spring-2025/robotics-w-ms-morgan

🍴: Lunch menu pinned in s’more link post https://secure.smore.com/n/mw2c9-what-s-happening-at-heritage 🌸: April 4th HALF DAY 12:35 dismissal 💃🏻: April 8th EARLY RELEASE 2:37 dismissal 🎤: April 9th & 11th Talent Show Tryouts after school (students must be accompanied by an adult) 📌: April 16th PTO MEETING @ 4:15 pm in the media center 🚫: April 18th NO SCHOOL ⭐️: April 25th TALENT SHOW at 6:30 pm 🎟️: Interested in helping with planning the Fun Fair!? Email Katie! ptopresident.heritage@gmail.com 📌: ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK! Deadline April 11th! www.book.hrimaging.com 📓: ATTN 5th grade families!! Special yearbook message submission deadline is 4/1/25. Information pinned at top of page! 🎉: BIRTHDAY SIGN! $10! Please email ptopresident.heritage@gmail.com with your name, telephone number, desired message (max 45 characters), and the date you would like it posted. 🧾: Colasanti's Market is graciously honoring receipts. Receipts can be turned into the office to turn in for 3% cash back to the PTO! 🛒: The PTO kindly asks if you’d choose Heritage as your charity of choice within your Kroger app! Click the home button at the bottom Click the three bars in the top right Click rewards Click community rewards Search for “heritage elementary PTO” Click add!

📢 Reminder! 📢 📚✨ Our Scholastic Book Fair is happening this week! ✨📚 📅 When: March 17th - March 21st ⏰ Time: During school hours 🍩 Special Event: Donuts with Grownups! 🥯☕ 📍 When: Tuesday, March 18th | 8 AM - 9 AM Don't miss out on finding some great books to enjoy! 📖🎉

Ms. Morgan wants to remind everyone that Reading JOGS the Mind!

🍴: MARCH lunch menu pinned in s’more link post https://secure.smore.com/n/mw2c9-what-s-happening-at-heritage 📎: March 19th PTO MEETING media center after school @ 4:25pm 🎟️: Interested in helping with planning the Fun Fair!? Email Katie! ptopresident.heritage@gmail.com 🍩: March 18th; DONUTS WITH GROWN UPS 👇🏼please sign up! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tmezEtmxgjokMhwhE8OAJVQ9_40tRAZm3sMGymhcUy4/viewform?ts=67c45fb0&edit_requested=true 👇🏼interested in volunteering?! https://m.signupgenius.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR17fzJErxYV_tfD_sDjswxhX-rONprC0xm0GDB8xtVLOPNlzfP8tsIMktw_aem_2D19DVv7REcTWCneyZP47Q#!/showSignUp/10C054DADAA23A4FBC07-55310548-spring 📚: March 17th-21st; BOOK FAIR 🌸: Spring Break March 24th-28th 📌: ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK! Deadline April 11th! www.book.hrimaging.com 📓: ATTN 5th grade families!! Special yearbook message submission deadline is 4/1/25. Information pinned at top of page! 🎉: BIRTHDAY SIGN! $10! Please email ptopresident.heritage@gmail.com with your name, telephone number, desired message (max 45 characters), and the date you would like it posted. 🧾: Colasanti's Market is graciously honoring receipts. Receipts can be turned into the office to turn in for 3% cash back to the PTO! 🛒: The PTO kindly asks if you’d choose Heritage as your charity of choice within your Kroger app! Click the home button at the bottom Click the three bars in the top right Click rewards Click community rewards Search for “heritage elementary PTO” Click add!

📚✨ March is Reading Month - Let’s Get Lit(erary)! ✨📚 🎩 Week 1: Dr. Seuss Celebration! 📅 Monday, March 3rd – 🎩 "Cat in the Hat" Day – Wear a hat! 🌱 Tuesday, March 4th – 🌳 "The Lorax" Day – Wear green & a mustache! 🌀 Wednesday, March 5th – 🤪 "Wacky Wednesday" – Dress in your wackiest style! 🧦 Thursday, March 6th – 🦊 "Fox in Socks" Day – Rock your craziest socks! 🐠 Friday, March 7th – 🔴🔵 "One Fish, Two Fish" – Wear red or blue! 🐾 Week 2: Wild & Sporty Readers! 🐆 Monday, March 10th – 🐾 "Positively Wild About Reading" – Wear animal print! 🏆 Wednesday, March 12th – ⚽ "Team Up for Reading" – Sport your favorite team gear! 🔦 Friday, March 14th – 🌙 "Flashlight Friday" – Bring a flashlight to read by! 🏃‍♂️ Week 3: Get Active & Cozy with Books! 💪 Monday, March 17th – 🏋️ "Reading JOGS the Mind" – Wear exercise gear! 🔴 Wednesday, March 19th – 📖 "We READ All Month" – Wear red! 😴 Friday, March 21st – 💤 "Snuggle Up and Read" – Wear your PJs! 📖✨ Let’s make this month full of fun, books, and adventure! ✨📖

**Dear 5th Grade Families,** Can you believe it? Our amazing 5th graders are wrapping up their final year at Heritage! To make their yearbook extra special, we invite each family to submit a **heartfelt message and a favorite photo** of your student to be featured in the 2024/25 yearbook. ✨ **Your special message and photo are completely free to include!** ✨ The photo can be from any stage of their childhood—whether it's a sweet baby picture, a fun toddler moment, or an elementary school memory. Once the yearbook arrives, every student will love finding their own special spot—so don’t miss out! 📅 **Submission Deadline:** April 1, 2025 📸 **Photo Requirements:** Color or black & white, 300 DPI or higher 📝 **Message Limit:** 45 words (including names) ### **How to Submit:** 1️⃣ **Email** your message and photo to **janel.kestler@aol.com** 2️⃣ **Include the following in your email:** - **Subject:** "Well Wishes" (to help us keep track) - Student’s first & last name - Teacher’s name - First & last name of the person submitting - Contact phone number (in case we need to reach you) 📌 **Important Notes:** - Only **one entry per student** (If splitting with another family, your combined message must stay within the word limit). - You will receive a confirmation email once your message and photo have been accepted. If you don’t hear back, please follow up! - If you have any issues or questions, feel free to **call or text Janel Parison at (248) 802-3267.** Let’s make this yearbook unforgettable for our 5th graders! 🎉 Thank you, **Janel Parison** (248) 802-3267

New Empower Hour Coming to Heritage! Ms. Chapman’s awesome after-school club! If you love building, creating, and using your imagination, this is the place for you! Kiddo’s in grades K-5 can come together after school to design cool projects, share ideas, and, most importantly, have tons of fun. We’ll be using LEGO® and other hands-on materials to build amazing things. You'll get to build with friends, try exciting challenges, and bring your wildest ideas to life. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and get ready for an adventure! All supplies provided. WHEN: March 3, 2025 - April 14, 2025 WHERE: Heritage Elementary: PBIS Rm. A-43 TIME: 4:15PM - 5:15PM (Monday’s) PICK UP: Bus Loop at 5:15PM COST: $55.00 **No Class on March 24 ,2025 or March 31, 2025 The link to sign up is below: https://arux.link/iZR2CS

Huge shout-out to Highland House for providing a delicious lunch for our staff during our PD day! 🍕🥗 Your generosity and amazing food made our day even better. The Heritage Elementary staff truly appreciates your support! 🙌❤️ #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #HighlandHouse

Hope everyone had a fantastic winter break & was able to rest, recoup & stay healthy! 🍴: FEBRUARY lunch menu pinned in s’more link post https://secure.smore.com/n/mw2c9-what-s-happening-at-heritage 📎: February 19th PTO MEETING media center after school @ 4:25pm 🎟️: February 19th FUN FAIR MEETING 6-7pm media center 🚫: February 25th, NO SCHOOL! 📚: MARCH 13TH 6PM. Save the date for Kindergarten/JK orientation 📌: ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK! Deadline April 11th! www.book.hrimaging.com 📓: ATTN 5th grade families!! Special yearbook message submission deadline is 4/1/25. Information pinned at top of page! 🎉: BIRTHDAY SIGN! $10! Please email ptopresident.heritage@gmail.com with your name, telephone number, desired message (max 45 characters), and the date you would like it posted. 🧾: Colasanti's Market is graciously honoring receipts. Receipts can be turned into the office to turn in for 3% cash back to the PTO! 🛒: The PTO kindly asks if you’d choose Heritage as your charity of choice within your Kroger app! Click the home button at the bottom Click the three bars in the top right Click rewards Click community rewards Search for “heritage elementary PTO” Click add!

📢✨ A HUGE Thank You and Shout Out to the amazing students of Heritage Elementary who presented to the School Board about our Empower Hours! 👏🎤 Way to go, Emily Terpay, Danny Cholish, Nikhil Chavannavar, Adrian Sanborn, Keegan Sanborn, Aubree Irland, Samantha Eiss, Miles Salyers, and Greyson Darby – you all did a fantastic job! 🎉🙌 And a special thanks to Noelle Lynch and Jorden Edie for helping with the slides! 🎨💻 Your hard work and dedication truly shine! 🌟💙 #HuskyPride 🐾 #EmpowerHour 🚀 #CommunityRecAndEd 💡

HAPPY FEBRUARY!!! 🍴: FEBRUARY lunch menu pinned in s’more link post ➡️ https://secure.smore.com/n/mw2c9-what-s-happening-at-heritage ⏰: February 4th EARLY RELEASE ❄️: February 14th-18th WINTER BREAK 📎: February 19th PTO MEETING media center after school @ 4:25pm 🎟️: February 19th FUN FAIR MEETING 6-7pm media center 📓: ATTN 5th grade families!! Special yearbook message submission deadline is 4/1/25. Information pinned at top of page! 🎉: BIRTHDAY SIGN! $10! Please email ptopresident.heritage@gmail.com with your name, telephone number, desired message (max 45 characters), and the date you would like it posted. 🧾: Colasanti's Market is graciously honoring receipts. Receipts can be turned into the office to turn in for 3% cash back to the PTO! 🛒: The PTO kindly asks if you’d choose Heritage as your charity of choice within your Kroger app! Click the home button at the bottom Click the three bars in the top right Click rewards Click community rewards Search for “heritage elementary PTO” Click add!

Hello Heritage Elementary Families, Our students are having so much fun learning how to care for their hearts ❤️ while making a meaningful impact for others with special hearts 💕, like Parker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be07oH7POn8 If you haven’t joined the FUN yet, don’t worry—it’s super easy to get started! 🎉✨ 📲 Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click “Register Now.” Then scroll down to join Your Classroom’s team. 🏫🎓 ✉️ Send a text today to quickly reach friends and family! 👫📞 OR click https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11261&pg=company&company_id=480690 and choose “Sign Up” to get started. ✅💻 Once registered, COMPLETE Finn’s Mission to learn Hands-Only CPR 🫀 and how to spot a stroke using the F.A.S.T. method. 🕒⚡ Did you know? Hands-Only CPR can double or triple someone’s chances of survival during cardiac arrest! 💖🦸 Don’t forget about our classroom challenge: If 50% of Your Classroom signs up and at least three students complete Finn’s Mission, your class will earn two Amazon gift cards! 🎁🛍️💸 Thank you for joining the fight against heart disease ❤️‍🩹 and stroke 💪 and for helping us build the next generation of lifesavers! 🚑🌟