9/7/2011

The first few weeks of school have flown by, haven’t they? I hope all of our Heritage families had a safe and fun Labor Day weekend. I also hope that all of our Falcons are starting to feel settled in and encourage by what is turning out to be a fantastic school year!

As our returning Heritage families can attest, we’re a family, working together to support academic success, community contribution, and family values. I’d like to take this opportunity to remind our parents that we always encourage you to take an active role in your child’s education. Please feel free to join us at fun school events. We also welcome and encourage our Heritage parents to volunteer in the classrooms, the lunchroom and the parking lot, and we can always use extra hands at school events. To find out more about becoming involved at Heritage, please visit our Parent Involvement page on our website or contact Eva Mendoza, our event coordinator.

I’d also like to say THANK YOU to all of the students, families and friends who have already shown their support for the school through our successful Coupon Book fundraiser. We sold 661 Save Around Coupon Books this year, and earned more than $6,200 that will go toward updating our playground equipment. Thanks for making a difference!

Finally, just a reminder that we will once again be honoring our local and national heroes at our Heroes’ Night celebration, coming up on Friday, September 9. Students and their families are invited to join us starting at 5pm in the gymnasium as we honor the heroes of 9/11 and the local heroes who serve our community every day, from military members to first responders.

As always, if you have any questions about events, activities, policies, or anything else, please feel free to call the school:

Glendale Campus (623) 742-3956
Williams Campus (928) 635-3998

To a successful year of incredible learning opportunities,

Raena Janes

8/8/11

Welcome to the 2011/2012 school year, everyone! Can you believe it? The first day of school is coming up so fast! We’ll be starting school this Wednesday, August 10. Each new school year brings with it a feeling of excitement for all that is to come. It is a chance to reconnect, but also an opportunity to start fresh – meet new people, learn new things, and find new ways to make a difference at school and in the community

For those of you who are new to Heritage this year, welcome! We are so glad to have you and your children as part of our family and we look forward to having you in the years to come.

For those who are returning to Heritage, welcome back! Let’s make this year even better than the last! And don’t forget to say hello and extend a warm welcome to any new faces you may see – students and staff alike.

Be sure to visit our website often to find out the latest about what’s going on at Heritage throughout the year. Under the Parents’ Corner tab, we have an event calendar and online newsletters to help keep you up to date on everything happening at Heritage. We also post events and information to our Facebook and Twitter pages, so check there, too!

As always, if you have any questions about events, activities, policies, or anything else, please feel free to call the school:

Glendale Campus (623) 742-3956
Williams Campus (928) 635-3998

Once again, thank you all for being part of the Heritage family. I’m looking forward to another incredible school year!

To a new year of learning,

Raena Janes

7/8/11

Halfway through the year, halfway through summer…

There’s just over a month left until the new school year begins, so now’s the time to start thinking about back-to-school preparations; to say the least, it’s a challenge to try to do everything in the last week of summer vacation! Here are some ideas to help ensure a smooth transition from summer to school year for you and your children.

First, schedule any necessary doctor’s appointments for before the first day of classes. Whether your child is due for immunizations or an optometry exam, or in need of a sports physical to participate in athletics, it is best to get them done sooner rather than later. Doing so will prevent your child from missing classes, practices or games. Also, be sure that all of your contact information is current with the school in case we need to reach you.

Second, check the Heritage website for supplies your child will need, as well as uniform requirements. Back-to-school shopping can be quite time-consuming, so splitting it into two separate days can make things considerably more manageable. One way to do this is to shop for supplies on one day, while saving clothes shopping for another day. Plus, don’t forget to keep an eye out for back-to-school sales and specials – there’s no shortage of them around this time of year!

Finally, about a week before the first day of classes, start getting your child acclimated to what will be his or her sleep schedule during the school year. This is important, as it will take at least a few days to fully adjust to the change, especially if their summer sleep schedule is significantly different. Be sure to also review the schedule they had last year and make changes as necessary.

Following these few simple steps will not only ensure a calmer end to the summer for your family, but will also position your child for success in the new school year right from the first day (which, by the way, will be on Wednesday, August 10). Equally important, however, is to be sure that you and your family continue to enjoy each day left of summer break!

And don’t forget that we’re holding another Family Fun Fest this month, so come and join the fun on Saturday, July 23 from 12 – 2pm!

To continued learning,

Raena Janes

6/8/11

Hello and a happy June to all!

We’re almost a month into summer vacation already – can you believe it!? August will be here before you know it, and school with it. I’m already looking forward to seeing each new or returning face, bright eyed from a restful summer vacation and eager to learn.

Many of you have already re-enrolled your child for the 2011-2012 school year. But if you haven’t, be sure to do so as soon as possible. We enroll on a first-come, first-served basis and only have a limited number of seats in each grade. That means once those seats are filled, we can’t accept any more students.  Re-enrollment is not automatic, so even if your child was a student last year, you must still register. Enrollment forms and information can be acquired at our main office during business hours or found on our website under the “Enrollment” tab. Also, don’t forget our Family Fun Fest on Saturday, June 18^th from 11am – 2pm!

Now let’s talk about summer! A lot of you probably are or will be traveling at some point between now and August, with plenty of outdoor time in between. It’s easy to get caught up in all the summer fun, but be sure to keep one thing in mind at all times: safety. The National Safety Council has designated June as National Safety Month, and their website is chock full of information and tips for keeping safe, not just during the summer but year-round. Be sure to check them out! 

Another important thing during the summer is to keep young minds sharp. Did you know that the average student loses the equivalent of anywhere from 1 to 2 ½ months of previous learning during the summer? That’s over a year of education lost by the end of high school! Engaging your child in daily educational activities is a good way to minimize what has been termed “summer learning loss.” From reading to at-home science experiments, there are endless ways to not only keep your child learning over the summer, but make it fun, too. Family Education has a great webpage with plenty of ideas – give them a try!

That’s all for now – until next time, everyone have a fun and safe summer!

To continued learning (especially during the summer!),

Raena Janes