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Heritage School Newsletter
March 19th, 2024
Principal's Message
Spring Weather, Activities and Dress Code
Dear Heritage School Families,
OH MY... It is hard to believe that we have entered March and the official start of Spring is just around the corner. The school will be very busy over the next few months with the continuation of Spring After the Bell Activities, Spring concerts, Field Trips, and many more activities. With this in mind please pay attention to all messages and emails that come home so you do not miss any of the fun.
Spring has Sprung:
Over the past few days we have been blessed with warm weather and it seems the weather may have turned the corner (we hope)!! With that, many students are no longer bringing in coats. Although on many days this is not a problem, as you know, the temperature can change at a moment’s notice when the wind picks up. Please continue to send in jackets and if it remains warm and is appropriate, we will allow the students to leave their coats inside. We would also like students to refrain from wearing shorts for now because of the same reason. Thank you for your support. Speaking of clothing, we want to remind you that we do indeed have a dress code here at Heritage and details of it are outlined below.
Dress Code:
Just a friendly reminder:
DCRSD respects individual rights of expression, however it is expected that students will dress appropriately in school with consideration for public sensibility. Clothing and personal appearance should reflect self-respect and respect for others. The following dress code is not meant to be restrictive, but is intended to guide students and their parents/guardians in choosing clothing that is safe and appropriate to wear in school. While students may dress in a manner reflecting current style and fashion; manner of dress may not be distracting or disruptive of the educational process. Students will adhere to the following:
● No bare midriffs, revealing clothes, or clothing that reveals undergarments;
● No displays of inappropriate or sexually suggestive subject matter;
● No accessories or footwear that may cause a safety concern or a disruption.
● Clothing should be appropriate for the type of weather. All outerwear and any clothing that may be taken off (coats, sweaters, etc.) should be labeled with an identifying mark.
The administration reserves the right to decide whether certain clothing is appropriate for school. Caregivers will be notified and students will be asked to change their clothing if deemed inappropriate. If a student refuses to change or a caregiver is unable to bring in appropriate clothing, a student may be asked to go to the nurse for appropriate clothing. Repeat offenses may result in a caregiver conference. Thank you for taking the time to read through this and please take note of the labelling of clothing tip. The LOST AND FOUND box at the school is always overflowing.
Mr. Olson
MCAS Testing
MCAS Schedule 2024:
Please find below the MCAS schedule for the SPRING 2024
ELA:
April 3rd - 4th - 3rd grade
April 10th - 11th - 4th grade
Math
May 14th - May 15th - 3rd grade
May 16th - May 17th - 4th grade
This schedule is subject to change and if needed we will inform families as soon as possible.
Please avoid dismissals or tardies on these days and plan to get plenty of rest and eat breakfast so you can be your best.
NEW!
STUDENT SHOUT OUTS
Please look at the information below so you are aware of a new positive behavior recognition program that we will be running until the end of the year. We want to acknowledge any student who seems to be going above and beyond in the target areas.
Staff will fill out the form below and turn into the office. Students' will be celebrated by having their name announced in the morning and their names will be added to a special display in the building! Finally, all names will be entered into a weekly raffle!
What's Going On With The Specialists
A Note From The Nurse
From the Nurses Office:
Healthy Celebrations and Food Allergies:
The Dudley-Charlton Regional School District is committed to providing a school environment that enhances learning and development of lifelong wellness practices. To ensure the health of our youth, we would like to remind all families about supporting health classroom celebrations. We understand the importance of birthdays, holidays, and other special events, and include these celebrations within the school day. Due to the increased number of food allergies, diet restrictions and chronic diseases among our young population, we ask that all families refrain from using candy, baked goods, and snacks of minimal nutritional value as rewards for students. Instead we encourage adults to seek non-food alternatives in holiday and birthday parties in the classroom.
Our goal has always been to increase awareness of healthy lifestyle choices. We would like to make the celebration safe and special for children. We urge all families to check with the classroom teacher in advance to plan a way to celebrate. We have had great success with this approach as fruits, vegetables, and popsicles were the choice of many birthday snacks. In addition, we found that the entire classroom could eat these foods and no one was left out.
Illness Is Upon Us
Cold and Flu season is still here. We have had many students out sick with the flu, strep throat and many other illnesses. We would like to share some tips with all of you that can be done at home to help prevent the spread of these germs.
*Hand washing with soap and water is the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs
*Covering a cough or sneeze with our elbow or tissue
*Drinking plenty of water and getting plenty of rest
*Staying home if you have no energy, have a fever and just do not feel well
I also ask that you please keep your child home with any symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting, sore throat with fever greater than 100, and a rash of unknown origin. Your child should stay home to rest and can return to school once they are fever free without the use of medication for at least 24 hours.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
The Amazing Race is ON!
The Amazing Race is ON!
Please be on the lookout for information regarding the Amazing Race! This is an annual event the Mrs. Houghton puts in a lot of work so all students have the opportunity to find a creative way to learn about the world around us! First packet was sent home on Friday March 15th.