With just over a week left of our homes echoing with the summer calls of "I'm bored", our minds turn toward preparations for the school year. September still feels like a new 'year' to me, even though I haven't started school in the fall for quite some time! I often feel energized as the harvest season approaches and I find myself looking forward to new routines and challenges; particularly after the free-flowing days of summer!
While you are enjoying the last few lazy days of our summer in the sunshine, below is some information on what is to come in the month of September. There is a brief update on our Casino Fundraiser from June, links to order your Davison Orchard Apples and/or a copy 2022-2023 Yearbook if you missed out in June, details on how to be involved within the school this year, upcoming PA/Council Meeting dates and some links to the School website for school supplies and first-day details.
New this year is an Open House Afternoon on the first two days of school - Thursday Aug 31st & Friday Sept 1st starting at 2:45pm. Come for a tour of the school, visit your student's classroom, meet teachers and connect with the school community.
Casino Update
Thank you to all the Huskies - parents & staff - who volunteered their time at the Casino in June. Your efforts earned the Parent Association $62,000!!
We are so grateful to everyone for their efforts, particularly to Elke Kusler who acted as our Casino Coordinator this past June. Elke ensured that all shifts were filled and paperwork was filed! Thank you Elke!!
Apple Fundraiser Underway
Sales are open for our annual Fall Apple Fundraiser! 15 lb boxes of deliciously fresh apples and pears are available from Davison Orchards in Vernon.
Orders are due SEPTEMBER 6th
Pick up is SEPTEMBER 19TH
@ the School from 3 - 5pm
Don't miss out! CLICK HERE TO ORDER!
2022-2023 Yearbooks Still Available
Each year, the Parent Association works alongside Mr. Matt Berrigan and his amazing team of students to provide a memento of the school year at Heritage Heights. It is the absolute pleasure of the Parent Association to gift the departing Grade 9 students with a complimentary yearbook! Grade 9 students will be asked to pay $5 to cover the cost of mailing their yearbook to them in the fall. The yearbook cost for K - 8 is $30. There are a limited number still available.
EMAIL JANELLE PETERSEN @ YEARBOOK.HHSC@GMAIL.COM TO ORDER YOUR COPY
Volunteer Opportunities
Looking to be a part of the Husky community?! Below is a list of a few of the in-person, in-school volunteer roles for the 2023 - 2024 School Year. There are also opportunities to share your time with the Parent Association by helping to organize events or attending monthly meetings to provide input and feedback. If you are unable to contribute your time in person, there are opportunities to donate to our Teacher Meals which occur approximately 4 times a year.
Jr High Athletic Teams
There are typically two junior high teams for each sport, depending on interest. A junior team primarily consisting of grades 7-8 & a senior team primarily consisting of grade 9 students, for both boys and girls. All teams have 2-3 scheduled times per week starting at 3:30 pm that will either be a practice or a game. Games can occur at any school within the Foothills School Division with possible Tournaments in the area surrounding Calgary.
Flag Football – season runs from September to October
Volleyball - season runs from September to November
Basketball – season runs from December to February
Badminton – season runs from March to May
Trickster Theatre Residency
Trickster co-creates a performance with the whole school & professional artists in one week. Parent volunteers may be needed to help with the creation of props to support the final performance. Time commitment is 1-5 days during the week of the performance during school hours. The date is yet to be determined but will occur in October or November.
Reading Program
Weekly support is provided to students to improve literacy skills. Training is provided by the school in the literacy support program that will be implemented. Time commitment is once per week from 8:40 – 10:40 Monday to Thursday.
Husky Skating
Parents needed to help skaters get from school to the arena, tie skates and ensure students are properly outfitted for public skate times. Occurs on Friday mornings from November to March. Volunteers can be paired with their students’ classes.
School Photos
School photos occur in the fall and spring (dates to be determined) and require volunteers to support teachers in guiding classes to the photo area. Time commitment is 2 days in the fall and 1 day in the spring. Volunteers can choose to help out one or both days in the fall.
Parent Assoc. / School Council Meeting Dates
School Council meetings are held monthly in the Learning Commons on Mondays after school at 3:30 pm. Attendees typically include the parent volunteers of the School Council & Parent Association, School Administration - Glenn Gibson & Kelli Graham - and our Trustee - John Evans. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn more about what is coming up at the school or provide feedback, this is the venue to be heard!
UPCOMING DATES
SEPTEMBER 18TH @ 3:30 PM
OCTOBER 16TH @ 3:30 PM AGM
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