Celebrating 40 Years of Serving the Heritage Community
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Mr. Scott Wolf Principal
Mrs. Sheryl Burke Secretary to the Principal
Mrs. Linda Van Dette School Nurse |
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Heritage Heights Elementary provides the building blocks for future learning. The goal is to prepare every Heritage Heights student to be a lifelong learner who will grow to become a productive, contributing member of a diverse society. Students in grades K-5 receive a strong foundation in mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies with specialized instruction in technology, art, music, library, and physical education.
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 All About Heritage
IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONS TO THE DISTRICT CALENDAR
- Elementary students will be dismissed from school on Friday, January 27th at 11:20 am
- There will be NO SCHOOL for all students K-12 no Tuesday, May 1st
Current and Coming Events
Early Dismissal- Friday, January 27th at 11:20 am
Diversity Day- Thursday, January 26th-
Students will learn about cultural diversity and be treated to a variety of enriching experiences through the day in the form of games, music, dance and stories from around the world. Guest performing and sharing information with students these days include-
The Wondermakers- Celebrating winter stories from Romania, Mexico and the United States Storyteller- Celes Tisdale- sharing a fanciful collection of stories and poems presented in the oral tradition. He emphasizes the commonality of the human experience in cultures around the world. 40th Anniversary T-Shirts will be given to students to wear on this day. We want to thank the Heritage PTA for supporting our Diversity Day activities as well as helping with the cost of t-shirts. We also want to thank our M&T mentor program for sponsoring The Wondermakers. |
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Niagara Chocolate- Spring Candy Sale Begins- Friday, January 13th Order due Friday, February 3rd |
"You Should be Dancing." The Heritage PTA is sponsoring a special family night 70's Dance Party and Social on Friday, February 3rd from 6:30-8:00 pm. Pre-Sale tickets are on sale now at a cost of $2. Tickets will be $3 at the door. Click here for more information. |
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Weekly Informer Newsletter- "Click Date Below to Read Now"
Past Issues-
What's Been Happening
Spreading a Little Holiday Cheer On Friday, December 23rd student's from Mrs. Monahan and Mr. Scholl's fourth grade class (under the direction of Heritage music teacher Mrs. I) spread a little holiday cheer by caroling outside the school at dismissal for our bus drivers. We want to thank our drivers for all their efforts each day to keep our students safe on the drive to and from school. Pictures from the event are below.
Fall Principal Award Winners for 2011 We want to congratulation the following students who were recently honored as recipients of the Principal's Award. Click here to read more about them.
Grade 3 Benjamin Corby Arthika Sivasubramaniam Joshua Stead-Doval
Grade 4 Haliey Starbuck Faraz Alamgir Alyaksardr Makayed
Grade 5 Timothy Spengler Stephanie Denman Emily Sessa Matthew
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PTA Holiday Breakfast We want thank families that participated in our recent holiday breakfast and basket auction. Click the below to view a slideshow of pictures.
Heritage 4th and 5th Graders Sing At Weinburg On Friday, November 18th, Heritage music teacher Mrs. Imiolo took a group of 4th and 5th grade chorus members to Weinburg's Total Aging in Place program for a special afternoon concert. Students entertained the senior adults with selections from their upcoming winter concert to be held on December 21st. Heritage continues its outreach into the community with special experiences like this. We appreciate our ongoing intergeneration partnership with Weinburg.
Reading Log
Each day students in grades 2-5 should be bring home a "just right" book to read as well as their reading log. Parents are strongly encouraged to monitor their child's reading by inspecting this reading log and signing that their child's is reading at home each night. We appreciate our parents support of this home practice.
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January Events
Holiday Recess- No School for Students, K-12 Monday, December 28 - Monday, January 2, 2012 School Resumes on Tuesday, January 3rd
Spring Candy Sale Kickoff- Niagara Chocolate Friday, January 13
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- NO SCHOOL Monday, January 16
Sweet Home District Music Fesitival Sunday, January 22 at 2:00 pm at UB's Alumni Arena
Diversity Day Thursday, January 26
Early Dismissal- K-5 Students Only Friday, January 27 at 11:20 am
Quarter 2 Progress Report Sent Home Wednesday, February 1
Family 70's Dance and Social- Tickets go on sale January 16th Friday, February 3 from 6:30- 8:00 pm
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Sweet Home Computer Use Information
Computers are a wonderful resource and tool in the classroom. We believe it is essential that students utilize technology as they develop needed 21st century skills. Heritage students have various degrees of access to computers and the Internet while in school. With this priviledge comes responsibility. All students must follow our districts acceptable use guidelines. Failure to follow these guideline will result in consequences with may include loss of computer access, disciplinary action, or even prosecution in accordance with law, regulation and/or the District Code of Conduct. All families should read and be knowledgeable of our Acceptable Use Policy. When a student uses a computer at school, they accept the responsibilities that come with this use. All students will be allowed access to computers unless parents deny their child access by submitting this request in writing to the building principal.
For information about other Heritage programs and initiatives click on the picture below
School Initiatives (click on the logo's below for more information)
Positive Attitude Winning Spirit (PAWS) Initiative
Take a closer look a Heritage's School Climate Initiative. Our work in this area utilizes a system of Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS).
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Literacy and Parents as Reading Partners(PARP)
Details into Heritage's Reading Initiative, goals and our PARP program. Suggestions are included to help families support their children in the area of literacy.
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Heritage Recycles
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Habits of Mind
The habits and behaviors practice by intelligent people who are effective thinkers and problem solvers.
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Heritage Heights Elementary School
2545 Sweet Home Road
Amherst, NY 14228
Last Updated 1/21/12
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Heritage Heights
