Welcome Back Huskies!

Dear Heritage Lakes Community,

We are excited to welcome you back to another school year at Heritage Lakes! We hope you had a wonderful and restful summer filled with fun and relaxation.

We are eager to reconnect with our amazing school community and create a positive and supportive learning environment for all students. It has been a busy summer planning for the upcoming year. We are excited to announce our theme for the upcoming school year: Huskies Rock!

We look forward to a fantastic year filled with partnership, connection, growth, learning, and fun!

Bob Yelaska & Brittany Frederick

We are wishing Mrs. Danielle Bagdzius the best of luck in her new adventure! We will miss her very much!

We would also like to welcome Mrs. Brittany Frederick as our new assistant principal for the 24-25 school year!

I am thrilled to join the staff of Heritage Lakes for the 24-25 school year. I look forward to collaborating with staff, students, and parents/guardians to uphold the high standards of academic excellence and community engagement that Heritage Lakes is known for.

I bring 7 years of experience in education, with experiences in multiple elementary grade levels, mentoring new staff, and curriculum analysis and implementation. My journey in education has been driven by a passion for ensuring our students are successful and excited about learning. I attended Winona State University obtaining my bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in child advocacy studies. I completed my first masters degree through National Louis University in Curriculum and Instruction. I hold academic endorsements in mathematics, reading, and learning behavior specialist. More recently, I obtained my second masters degree and endorsement in Educational Leadership from Aurora University.

As a member of the Heritage Lakes community, I am dedicated to supporting the success and well-being of every student. I believe in fostering a positive school environment where students feel valued, safe, and inspired to achieve their fullest potential. I am eager to work alongside our talented staff to continue providing exceptional educational opportunities for our students.

Communication and collaboration are key to a thriving school community, and I encourage open dialogue with parents/guardians, students, and staff. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, concerns, or ideas you may have. Together, we can ensure that Heritage Lakes remains a place where every student can excel academically and personally.

I am honored to serve as Assistant Principal of Heritage Lakes, and I look forward to meeting and working with each of you in the coming weeks and months. Thank you for your warm welcome and support as we prepare for another fantastic school year!

Go Huskies!

Mrs. Brittany Frederick

As we prepare to begin our school year, we wanted to express our thanks and gratitude to our staff who was hard at work over the summer.

Our PBIS committee worked hard on preparing exciting celebrations and activities for our students centered around our theme for the year. We will also be reviewing with students the expectations for the 3 BE's: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe during the opening school days.

Our Building Leadership Team composed of teachers and parent representatives will continue to focus on school improvement planning for the year- more to come!

Our curriculum committees were also hard at work over the summer ensuring our students continue to receive exceptional instruction and engaging lessons.

• Kindergarten & New Student Orientation- Wednesday, August 14th from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
• This is for students who are new to our school and incoming kindergartners

• Meet the Teacher- Tuesday, August 20th from 2:00-3:30
• 2:00-2:45 - Heritage Lakes students with last names beginning with A-M
• 2:45-3:30 - Heritage Lakes students with last names beginning with N-Z

• 1st Day of School- FULL DAY- Wednesday, August 21st

• Back to School Picnic- Friday, August 23rd from 5:30-6:30

Student Placement/Busing

Wednesday, August 14, families will receive an email with information on teacher placement for preschool through 5th-grade students. The message will also include key information about meals and busing. You will also receive a call and text message when the email is sent, pointing you to the personalized email message. Please communicate with your child’s teacher and the front office if your child will not take the bus the first week of school.

New Student Orientation

Incoming kindergarteners and new elementary school students to Heritage Lakes are invited to New Student Orientation on August 14, 2024. Heritage Lakes New orientation will take place from 10:00-11:00. We will begin in the gymnasium and break into smaller groups for tours of the building.

Meet the Teacher

On Tuesday, August 20 students and their parents are invited to stop by the school for Meet the Teacher during the times described below. It’s a great opportunity for students to familiarize themselves with their learning environment for this school year.

Heritage Lakes School:

• 2:00-2:45 p.m. - Heritage Lakes students with last names beginning with A-M

• 2:45-3:30 p.m. - Heritage Lakes students with last names beginning with N-Z

First Day of School

The 2024-2025 school year begins Wednesday, August 21 for all kindergarten through 8th grade students. Students will attend school from 8:45-3:45.

• Students should arrive at school between 8:35-8:40.
• Kindergarten and first grade students will line up with their teachers at door #11 (the blacktop by the new playground and swings).
• Students in second and third grade will line up at the front doors with teachers (door #1).
• Students in fourth and fifth grade will line up at door # 4 (the blacktop on the lake side).
• Staff will be outside to direct students on buses and cars to the appropriate doors.
• Parents can park in the back of the parking lot (or off Woodhill or Knollwood) and walk their children to the door or they can drop them off and a staff member will direct your child to their teacher.

Monday, August 26 and every Monday following will be an early release day for students. School hours are 8:45- 2:15 pm on these days.

Exiting School

All walkers and car riders in Grades K-2 will exit door #11 ( blacktop by new playground and swings). All walkers and car riders in grade 3-5 will exit door #4 (the blacktop on the lake side). All parents who are picking their children up after school should park in the parking lot or along Knollwood or Woodhill Dr. All students on buses will exit the front doors and exit to their bus when their bus is called. If a family has a child in both primary and intermediate grades they should make arrangements with their child's teacher and the office on which side they will pick their child up from.