11/14/24

• 11/18-11/21 Book Fair
• 11/21 - Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant Night

• 11/25-11/29 - NO SCHOOL! Have a great break! 😀
• 12/4 - Wish week assembly- wear any wish week or Be a Good Person Shirt

Early Check Out for Students: Do you need to check out your child early from school? Simply arrive at the main office approximately 5 minutes before you'd like to leave with your student. Be prepared to present your photo ID (if requested), and we will call your student to the office. Make sure to arrive before 3:15, which is the cut off time for calling students out of class. Please keep in mind that, per our school policy, we are not able to call students out of class before a parent has arrived at the school.

We are so excited to have families join us for Thanksgiving lunch this year on Wednesday, November 20th. DCSD Nutrition Services is unable to feed parents on this date - only students can enjoy our traditional Thanksgiving lunch. However, we still welcome parents to come and join their students during the meal, and you may bring your own lunch if desired.

Please check the schedule below to see your child(s) lunch time:

K 10:45-11:05

1 11:10-11:30

2/3 11:55-12:20

4/5 12:25-12:50

6 11:35-11:55

This year, we've begun our journey into Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, where we explore the unique challenges young people face in today’s fast-paced, digitally connected world. Haidt’s research provides insights into the rising levels of anxiety and depression among youth and examines how social media, societal pressures, and parenting practices play a role.

One powerful quote from Haidt captures the essence of our discussions so far: “When we shield young people from challenges, we also rob them of the resilience they need to thrive.” This sets the tone for our exploration of how we, as families and educators, can empower our children to face life’s difficulties with confidence and resilience.

Our 15th annual silent auction is April 11, 2025! We are in need a group of volunteers to join us in collecting and organizing donations, contacting businesses for donations and more! Many of these jobs can be done at home or on weekends!

Sign up here if you are able to help!

It's been a great start to the school year. The kids are enjoying reading stories and bringing books home to read with their families. Just one reminder: some books have been returned wet. Please try to not have water bottles near books in backpacks. Please also note that if you receive a fine in My School Bucks for a lost or damaged book, pay the fine and do not try to replace the book yourself. Replacement books must be purchased through a district approved vendor as they must be library bound books with our label on it. Thank you for your help!

The Book Fair is coming, and it will be full of treasure! Check it out next week:

Monday, 11/18 - 3:00-4:00pm

Tuesday, 11/19 - 8:00-9:00am and 3:00-4:00pm

Wednesday, 11/20, - 8:00-9:00am, 10:30am-1:00pm and 3:00-4:00pm

Thursday, 11/21, - 8:00-9:00am and 3:00-4:00pm

Use the gift card order form being sent home TODAY to make shopping easier this holiday season and a percentage of the sale goes back to Heritage Elementary! Or click here to print a copy of the order form. You can also use this as an opportunity to show your appreciation for the wonderful staff members at Heritage. Heritage PTO will arrange a gift card Giving Tree as an optional opportunity to thank ALL staff members that make it a great school. $5 and $10 gift cards are ideal for the Giving Tree.

If you’d like to purchase gift cards for the Giving Tree, please add these to your order form and

upon picking up your gift card order, leave the ones for the Giving Tree with a staff member in

the front office. You can also purchase gift cards on your own. Please write your family's name on the gift card and drop off in the office by Friday, Dec. 6. Orders are due by Friday, Dec. 6 along with a check payable to Heritage PTO.

Gift card orders will be available for pick up in the office starting Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Please join Heritage PTO and PTO Staff Appreciation in recognizing administration, teacher aides, specials teachers, and other support staff for all they do for our children and our school. The Giving Tree allows staff members without a dedicated classroom to select gift cards from the tree, depending on the number donated. Heritage PTO is asking for donations of gift cards in $5 or $10 increments or cash to purchase gift cards. Please drop off your gift cards or cash labeled “Giving Tree” by Friday, December 6th. Monetary online donations for the Heritage PTO to purchase gift cards can also be made here: https://ptoheritage.org/pto-payments/ols/products/heritage-giving-tree

Don’t cook on November 21! Have some wings and catch the game (Steelers/Browns) at Buffalo Wild Wings (980 Sergeant Jon Stiles Dr). Let them know that you’re with Heritage and a percentage comes back to the school!

Click for more information: https://ptoheritage.org/ongoing-fundraisers.

DENVER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS is offering highly discounted tickets to their community performances of Elephant & Piggie “We are in a Play!” on: Sunday, November 10th at 1:30PM; Saturday, November 23rd at 3:30PM. Brought to you by DCPA’s Theatre for Young Audiences program, tailored for Pre-K through 3rd grade audiences but welcomes all ages. Tickets are only $5.75 per person (Reflects base ticket price of $5, plus a $0.75 service fee). Please see attached flyer on how your families who may want to attend can purchase tickets! (Click the picture for the link!)

Backpack Society is offering Thanksgiving Family Meal Boxes to our families needing assistance. Click the link below to sign up: www.backpacksociety.org/thanksgivingprogram

If you'd like to help Backpack Society reach their goal of providing 200 Thanksgiving Boxes, click the link above to learn more.

The Foundation for Douglas County Schools has some great Community Events already lined up for our school community!

Detailed information can be found on the Community Event page of The Foundation's website. All tickets can be purchased directly from that page as well. Current offerings include tickets to the Colorado Rockies, Rapids, Avalanche, Air Force Falcons, Elitch Theme Park, Lone Tree Arts Center, DCPA and more - check back often for new opportunities to be added!

These are fun, discounted opportunities, and a portion of each ticket purchased goes back to DCSD!