A NOTE FROM Mrs. Udall:
I am extremely pleased to introduce you to our new 7th grade English teacher, Stacy Harmsen. Stacy holds a master’s degree in English from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University. Her professional background includes over 15 years of experience in various roles in education. Stacy has taught Middle School through College English and, most recently, collaborated with Mary Lou Fulton Teaching College at ASU to develop innovative learning modalities. She has contributed and co-authored over 20 published long-form content lessons in both English and History. I hope you help us welcome her to our Heritage family!
The last week of October is already here and with it, come questions about costumes.
Yes, costumes are allowed ONLY on Thursday and they must follow these rules:
- No masks
- No leggings, PJs (onesie costumes are okay)
- No face paint or extreme makeup (we need to be able to recognize the scholar)
- No weapons
- Wigs are allowed (and hair paint)
- D4D standards = appropriate & modest
- Hats are allowed that support the costume
- No inflatables
If a costume is distracting from learning, teachers will ask a scholar to remove it (or a part of it). If a costume is inappropriate, the scholar will be sent to the front desk. Teacher decisions are final.
There are a couple of tours that have sign up deadlines, so be sure to check those out.
Unfortunately one of our uniform vendors, Dennis Uniforms, has unexpectedly closed their doors. Information was sent out earlier, but if you have any outstanding orders, they will not be filled. Any payment questions need to be addressed with your bank. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Our vendors can be found HERE.
Don’t miss out on the Yearbook! It’s our 30th edition and will feature all of our scholars and their activities.
Hope to see you at the sporting events!
Heidi Udall, Principal
JH SOUTHERN ARIZONA TOUR! SIGN UP DEADLINE NOV. 1
WHEN: Feb. 13 & 14, 2025 COST: $425/person
and Tombstone
Includes: transportation, hotel for 1 night, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners, and admissions to venues
$212.50 due Nov 1, 2024
$212.50 due Dec 10, 2024
Full refund before Dec. 15, 2024
Refund minus $100 between Dec. 16th & Jan 10th
No refund after Jan 10th.
Sign up HERE:
The Puerto Rico Tour
SIGN UP DEADLINE NOV. 15TH
Eligibility: This tour is open only to our High Schoolers (9-12 grades)
Tour Fees: The cost of the tour is $2,400. This covers airfare and other transportation, hotel accommodations (four per room), five full breakfasts, five dinners, and all site entrance fees.
OR
Scan the QR code to sign up:
Tour fees must be paid according to the following schedule:
Date Due
27 September 2024 $600 ($250 non-refundable
01 November 2024 $600
06 December 2024 $600
17 January 2025 $600 ($0 if on scholarship)
Cancellation
Any cancellations made after an initial payment will incur a $250-per-scholar non-refundable charge. Any remaining funds will be refunded according to the following schedule:
More than 90 days prior to departure: 75% refund
More than 60 days prior to departure: 50% refund
More than 30 days prior to departure: 25% refund
- senior Portraits make up day Oct 23rd (You get 1 free pose for Yearbook, more with paid packages)
- Senior Ads available: $100 for a whole page or $50 for 1/2 page. Purchase by October 31st to lock in your ad. Limited quantities are available. To order, go to ybpay.com. ID Code: 15116625 Ad designs are due by January 6th. You may purchase an ad by itself or together with a yearbook. Lifetouch has tools/templates on the ybpay.com website that you may use to help design your Senior Ad. All ads are subject to approval to ensure they meet Heritage standards.
- Yearbook Senior Quote due Oct 31st
- Yearbook Baby Picture due Oct. 31st
- Yearbook Casual picture due Dec 20
- Yearbook Senior Superlatives Questionnaire due Dec. 20th
Order HERE:
ID code: 15116625
Or scan the QR code:
CROSS COUNTRY NEWS
State Championships held on 10/19/2024, both the Boy’s and Girl’s Teams took home trophies coming in 3rd place. (Competing with 16 schools/ teams) Congrats to JH individuals who received medals and placed as follows:
- JH Cross Country Boys:
- Casen Lawlor 4th place, time: 11:26
- Declan Marshall 9th place, time: 11:43
- Jacob Bleakley 11th place, time: 12:18
- JH Cross Country Girls:
- Paisley Skankey 1st place, time: 14:29
- Kembree Forsgren 4th place, time: 15:26
- Truly Adair 15th place, time: 16:21
Hello, Heritage Academy Families:
Just a reminder Open Enrollment period begins on November 1st, 2024, and will run for two weeks.
CURRENT SCHOLARS DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION. RE-ENROLLMENT (INTENT TO RETURN) WILL TAKE PLACE DURING COURSE SELECTION IN JANUARY.
If you have another scholar you would like to enroll at Heritage Academy, now’s the time!
Do you know of other families who are interested? Be sure to let them know about Open Enrollment.
Stay tuned for more details, and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out. We look forward to seeing your applications!
CHOIR TOUR!
The total cost of the trip is $899.00.
Sign up HERE:
11TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL FINE ARTS RETREAT!
We are excited to work with your scholars during this fun, intensive, educational weekend and can’t wait to see their talents and skills grow. The retreat is open to fine arts scholars in 9-12th grade who have intermediate to advanced experience in their chosen workshop. See each workshop for specific experience requirements. The retreat is an experience like no other and a wonderful chance to grow skills, learn new techniques, make new friends and work with different teachers and professionals in their field.
Want to see what it’s all about? CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
Sign up HERE
or scan QR code:
JUNIOR HIGH FINE ARTS RETREAT!
Through the Junior High Fine Arts Retreat, scholars will build strong character through a unique collaboration and performance opportunity consisting of the top Junior High performers across all campuses. The fast-paced environment lends itself to quickly build a strong community amongst the arts programs. Teachers and scholars alike take home an increased knowledge and respect of what selfless service they each could provide for their individual communities, which is what is taught by the great Founding Fathers of America.
Sign up HERE
or scan the QR code:
Dance Company & Ballroom III Tour
Sign up HERE
ECA DONATION?
Continue to have friends and family donate to a specific scholar HERE.
Or give them the url: https://hamesa.com/tax-credit/
But be sure to check out our Giving page! Exciting new information and various ways to donate are now available.
Questions? Contact the front desk at 480-969-5641 or email heidi.conn@heritageacademyaz.com
NEW ATTENDANCE AND MESSAGING SYSTEM
To continue to ensure the safety of our scholars, we are introducing a new absence reporting system called SafeArrival.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO FIRST:
- OPT-IN: Text “Y” or “Yes” to 67587 (even if you already have done so earlier, please opt in again)
- Create your account via: Your email must match your PowerSchool email for your scholar(s)
- website https://go.schoolmessenger.com
- free Apple or Google SchoolMessenger app Links provided here: https://go.schoolmessenger.com
HOW TO REPORT ABSENCE (24 hours/day, 7 days a week):
- SchoolMessenger app: Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
- schoolmessenger.com: Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
- toll-free number 1-888-310-1783 follow prompts
FORGOT TO REPORT ABSENCE? Automated notification system will contact you if your scholar is absent and the absence was not reported in advance. This system will attempt to contact you multiple times until a reason is submitted for the absence.
NOTE: If you report your scholar’s absence in advance using the SafeArrival toll-free number, website or mobile app, you will NOT receive these notifications.
Starting September 23, 2024, please report absences using SafeArrival.
One of our greatest priorities is ensuring that all our scholars arrive safely at school each day. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we implement this new system.
If you have any questions, please reply to this email or call the front office at 480-969-5641.
OUR GATEWAY CAMPUS INVITES YOU TO A SPOOKTACULAR EVENT!
Come enjoy the PreK-12 Halloween Festival Friday, October 25th! We have created this inexpensive fun event to share with your entire family. What can you expect?
HS Side 6:00-10:00 PM: Trunk or Treat 6:30-8:00 PM ; Haunted House ($5 admission) ; Booths ($); Hay Ride between the two campuses!
K-8 Side 5:30-8:30 PM: K-5 carnival games; JH carnival games; Bounce houses; Movie; Pizza ($), drinks ($), popcorn ($), cotton candy ($); Scholastic Book Fair ($); Hay Ride between the two campuses!
$ indicates small charge CASH only! All others are FREE!
Parking:
Some parking will be available at each campus. We also have a dirt lot for parking north of the K-8 building. The Hay Ride can get you to the two campuses. We encourage carpooling or walking/riding bikes if you live close! We are excited to gather and have some fun. We don’t have dedicated employees like Schnepf Farm at their festivals to help direct traffic. Use good judgement and grace as we get in and out of the campuses. There will be lots of children, so please be extra cautious!
We also can’t do this without volunteers! Please see the following Sign Up Geniuses to lend a helping hand if you are able:
Volunteer to help with games, set up, and take down on the K-8 side (teenagers welcome!)
Volunteer to help with the concessions in the JH Gym
Sign up to be part of the Trunk or Treat on the HS side!
Volunteer to help in our Scholastic Book Fair throughout the week and Friday night!
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PTO NEEDS YOU!
We are fortunate to have so many great families here at Heritage! We need your help to make our events a success and make sure your scholars have a great year.
Sign up to volunteer for one of our PTO committees to help throughout the school year.
COLLEGE CORNER
Seniors – don’t forget to schedule your senior 1-on-1 meeting with Mr. Brown.
You can scan the QR code outside Mr. Brown’s office or click here.
IMPORTANT DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
NOTE – if you are a current senior, be sure to schedule your senior one-on-one appointment with me for sometime in September. Don’t wait for the last second.
If you are new to dual enrollment, you will need to complete admissions (step 1) to Rio Salado College. Enrollment and Registration Steps here . If you need any placement tests, I will let you know.
Important links here – login is your MEID@maricopa.edu. Here, you will be able to upload your birth certificate and photo ID, complete the financial responsibility form, and fill out the Petition for Semester Overload if you are enrolling in more than 18 DE credits in one semester, to name a few.
For those who were approved for Tuition Assistance, I have contacted Rio to enroll you accordingly.
For the rest that indicated they wanted to take part in dual enrollment, I will be emailing Rio soon. Be on the lookout for emails with tasks to complete (if needed).
Email me at bob.brow@heritageacademyaz.com with any questions. To ensure a timely response be sure to provide the scholar’s 8-digit college ID# (starts with a 3) or indicate new to dual enrollment. Please leave a detailed message, so I can better serve you.
Thanks,
Bob Brown
