Hawks

As we embark on the second semester of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Your involvement and encouragement play a vital role in your child’s success, and I’m grateful to work together in fostering a positive and enriching learning environment.

A new semester brings a fresh start—an opportunity for students to reflect on their progress, set new academic and behavioral goals, and continue striving for excellence. At Heatherwood, we encourage all students to SOAR by demonstrating Safety, Ownership, Achievement, and Respect in all aspects of their school experience. These values not only guide their learning but also shape their character and interactions with others.

This month, as we celebrate Kindness Month, we are especially focused on leading with kindness, empathy, and respect. Small acts of kindness can have a powerful impact, and we encourage our students to uplift and support one another as they continue to grow.

Thank you for your continued partnership in making Heatherwood a place where students thrive. We look forward to a successful second semester filled with growth, achievement, and kindness.

With Gratitude,

Laura Wellington

Principal

Dear Heatherwood Hawks Community,

Welcome to our 2nd semester here at Heatherwood! As we dive into February, our commitment to Safety, Ownership, Achievement, and Respect (SOAR) continues to guide us toward excellence. This month, we are thrilled to cheer on our 7th and 8th-grade girls basketball teams and invite you to join us for exciting home games.

Sports Corner: Cheer on Our Teams!

We invite you to join us in supporting our 7th and 8th-grade girls basketball teams at their home games this month. Let's fill the stands with enthusiasm and school spirit on the following dates:

**Thursday, February 6th at 3:45 PM against Eisenhower

**Tuesday, February 25th at 3:45 PM against Explorer

**Tuesday, March 11th at 3:45 PM against Harbour Pointe

Wrestling begins later this month on February 19th, Wrestlers must have their registration completed by February 12. We look forward to seeing you there!

Come out and cheer for our talented athletes as they showcase their skills and sportsmanship. Your presence makes a difference!

Thank you for your ongoing support. Let's make February a month filled with school spirit, cultural appreciation, and exciting basketball action. We look forward to seeing you at our events!

Have a great month Hawks!

Chris Doll
Assistant Principal

February 3 – Second Semester Begins

February 7 – LIF Day 1:35pm release

February 14 – LIF Day 1:35pm release

February 17 – 18 – Mid-Winter Break – No School

February 21 – LIF Day 1:35pm release

February 28 – LIF Day 1:35pm release

Preparation for spring registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is underway! Please see below for your student’s grade level and registration information.

8th Grade High School Transition

• Check your ParentSquare. Eighth grade families should have received a message with information about High School Transition.
• Check your home mailboxes. We mailed out a Save the Dates to all 8th grade families for you to post on your fridge!
• Save the Date! Jackson High School Transition is on Monday, March 12th, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM at Heatherwood Middle School. Please keep this date flexible. Appointment times will be released in early March.
• Good to know: Students will be receiving their course catalogs in their 2nd period classes on February 21st.
• Action Needed: Please complete the High School Transition Survey, whether or not your child is attending Jackson High School.
  
  

6th & 7th Grade Course Registration Dates

• Check our website. Information for current 6th and 7th graders will be released on the Heatherwood Counseling website by Friday, March 7th.
• Save the Date: Ms. Arpin and Ms. Smith will visit Science classes the week of March 17th to instruct students on inputting their course requests on Home Access Center.
  
  

5th Grade Middle School Transition

• Do you have a future hawking in your nest? More information to come about 5th grade transition to Heatherwood Middle School.
• Save the Date: Heatherwood’s 5th Grade Family Night is on Wednesday, March 12.

Heatherwood School Counseling Team

Ms. Myra Flor Arpin, 6th grade School Counselor: marpin@everettsd.org; 425-385-6314

Ms. Jocelyn Smith, 7th grade School Counselor: jsmith1@everettsd.org, 425-385-6313

Ms. Jana Freeman, 8th grade School Counselor: jfreeman@everettsd.org; 425-385-6310

For the month of January, Jackson High School’s BSU (Black Student Union) joined Heatherwood’s ASB students to perform in our MLK Jr. Assembly on January 15th. The performance included a skit, quotes, and poems to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

We are excited for second semester as we have more events planned for our student body and Mill Creek community.

ASB would also like to sincerely thank Mrs. Musselman for being our advisor for first semester. We are welcoming back Mrs. Mead for second semester.

Please email Sarah Fischer (Walker) or Krystal Mead with questions or comments.

swalker3@everettsd.org

kmead@everettsd.org

Hello Hawk Community:

Thursday February 6th is a busy day for PTA: Treat ThursYay and a PTA Meeting.

A few volunteer shifts are still open. Volunteer Sign-Up – HMS PTA

We end the night with a Special PTA meeting scheduled for 7pm via Zoom.

Agenda Highlights

Election of our Nominating Committee

Topic: PTA Special Meeting

Time: Feb 6, 2025 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5291565474?pwd=I7kHzd9on7N8Jm3faPithA2U6eK8tS.1&omn=86195219826

Meeting ID: 529 156 5474

Passcode: Hawks2024

We are so proud of these 11 students for their participation in the 2024-2025 PTA Reflections program and for their recognition!

The PTA Reflections program is an arts recognition program that encourages students to express themselves, through their own original works of art, based on a theme. The theme this year was "Accepting Imperfection".

Congratulations to:

6th grader Adheesh Meenakshi Sundaram for a honorable mention in Literature,

6th grader Pehal Thacker for a first place award in Dance Choreography and for advancing to the state competition,

6th grader Donya Wixom for a honorable mention in Music Composition,

7th grader Aashritha Beerali for a honorable mention in Visual arts,

7th grader Sophia Hague for a first place award in Music Composition and for advancing to the state competition,

7th grader Nihalee Patel for a honorable mention in Dance Choreography,

7th grader Nihalee Patel for a first place award in Visual Arts and for advancing to the state competition,

7th grader Emery Pebles for a honorable mention in Visual Arts,

7th grader Elan Yang for a first place award in Visual Arts and for advancing to the state competition,

8th grader Chloe Cho for a honorable mention in Literature,

8th grader Tanner Kim for a first place award in Visual Arts and for advancing to the state competition,

8th grader Revekka Muradova for a first place award in Visual Arts and for advancing to the state competition.

-The Heatherwood PTA Board