It's Fall, Y'All!

We have had an incredible start to the school year! We are excited to start into our second month! Our teachers had a great learning day last Friday that focused on our school goals and supports.

Happy Fall! 🌰 🍂

Ms. Rita Marie Rahn and Mrs. Shanda Dupras

October 2

• Flag Football@ JPII @ 3:30pm
• Cross Country Race at Oilfields

October 3

• Grade 1 -6 Cross Country Race #2 @ High River

October 4

• Student Matters Team @ Foothills Composite High School (9:00-11:30am)

October 7

• Flag Football Playoffs & Finals @ 3:30 (HHTS)

October 9

• Grade 2: Calgary Farm Yard

October 10

• Picture Day #1: Junior Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4 and Grade 5
• Cross Country Race #3 @ Percy Pegler

October 11

• Picture Day #2: F/T Kindergarten, P/T Kindergarten, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 and Grade 9

October 14

• Thanksgiving Monday - NO SCHOOL

October 16

• Grade 6 Vaccinations (Round 1)

October 21

• Parent Council Meeting in the Learning Commons (3:30 -5:30pm)

October 22

• Grade 5 Field Trip - Eco Centre and Landfill

October 31

• Halloween! BOO!
• Last day of Quad #1 CTF (Career and Technology Foundation) for Junior High

November 1

• Divisional Learning Day - NO STUDENTS

November 4

• First Day of Quad #2 CTF classes for Junior High Students

November 6

• School Picture Retake Day

A teacher, historian, storyteller, and visual artist - Saa’kokoto is providing HHTS students with a deep understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture. His lessons carry a wealth of first hand experience, drawn both from his years as a business leader in his community and as an ambassador of his culture. He serves as a historical and cultural interpreter and guide at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park. Saa'kokoto is a traditional Knowledge Keeper and Elder who shares traditional stories, songs, poetry, visual arts lessons, and teachings with students. Our work with Saa'kokoto will focus on developing a deep understanding of the Circle of Courage.

We look forward to our first visit with Elder Saa'kokoto on November 4th.

We believe that a collaborative effort between school and home is essential for the success of our students, and we encourage your active participation in your child's education. Should you have any questions about your child's progress, the classroom teacher is your first point of contact. We are all here to support learning.

At the end of every month, families will receive a message from FSD encouraging them to track their child’s learning progress through our digital platform, Edsembli, for new assignment updates.

You can access Edsembli using this link: https://sis.edsembli.com/WebAdmin/AB/FSD/UI/Account/SignIn

Before the school year started, FSD sent out information regarding the changes to the achievement indicators. Below is the current standards.

In order to provide our staff with their mandated 30 minute lunch break we will be adjusting our times as follows:

First Half of Lunch: 12:05 - 12:35

Second Half of Lunch: 12:35 - 1:05

**These changes will start next week: Week of October 15th.**

**This does not effect instructional time for our students.**

Monday, October 21 to Friday, October 25

WHAT: Our FAMILY BOOKFAIR EVENT NIGHT

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 23 and Thursday, Oct 24 (both nights from 3:30pm - 5:30 pm)

WHERE: Heritage Heights Learning Commons

*More Information to follow!

We need your support! As drivers, please obey the bus loading zone signs. As with all traffic signs, the reasons for their use is safety. No personal vehicles are permitted in the bus loop. This poses a danger to students as they exit or board the buses. Student and pedestrian traffic must NOT go through and around all the buses. The students are NOT to run through bus traffic at any time.

We wanted to take a moment to express our Husky gratitude for all the hard work, dedication, and passion our coaches bring to our school’s sports teams. Their commitment to nurturing and developing our students, both on and off the field and courts, is truly inspiring.

Thank you for the countless hours they spend planning practices and mentoring our young athletes. Their positive influence extends far beyond the sport and we

are incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated and caring coaches.

With sincere appreciation we would like to thank...

• Mr. Cantelon (Senior Cross-Country, Running Team)
• Ms. Fargher, Mrs. Scaddan, Mrs. Millard and Mrs. Lea-Osterreicher (Elementary Cross-Country)
• Mrs. McKellar (Flag Football)
• Lauren Sawchyn & Stephanie Mooney coaches (Junior A Girls Volleyball)
• Ms. Provost (teacher sponsor) and Jen Angelstad (Junior A Girls Volleyball)
• Claudia Pixley & Mr. Cantelon (Junior B Boys Volleyball)
• Jason Lee, Janelle Halbert & Miss Steier: (Junior B Girls Volleyball)
• Kristina Wright & Miss Steier (Junior C Girls Volleyball)

On Friday (Oct.4) morning a group of grade 7 & 8 Huskies gathered at the Foothills Composite Highschool along side students from other FSD schools. They came together to learn more about one of the key areas of the Education Plan – Comprehensive School Health. After furthering their understanding of this framework, students had the opportunity to discuss with students from other schools how it applies to their own school community. From there, our students started the work to create a plan to support this framework within our school. Stay tuned for the amazing ideas they plan to implement at Heritage Heights!

We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation to our amazing Office Administrator and Secretary. Mrs. Haukenfrers and Ms. Nieman's dedication, hard work and kindness do not go unnoticed! Mrs. Haukenfrers has put in many long hours behind the scenes ensuring that our CTF classes and school operations were up and running smoothly! While welcoming everyone with a smile, Ms. Nieman makes sure our communication, beautiful website and attendance is up to date. We are incredibly lucky to have you both at Heritage Heights!

If your child is going to be late or absent, please email:

heritage@fsd38.ab.ca