HES HERO

At HES we are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment that partners with families to promote high expectations, critical thinking, and the belief that other people matter. ALL students will leave HES equipped to be global life-long learners who are advocates for change.

 

Upcoming Dates

Mar 26      Field Day - Tr 4 & Greening, Poulsen, Stafford

Mar 27      Track Out - Track 4

Mar 30      Track 1 Returns

      Field Day - Tr 1 & Smith, Behnke, McKoy

April 3       NO SCHOOL - Holiday

April 6       Tr 1 & 3 Report Cards 

April 9       Spring Program - 3rd Grade Tr 1 & 3 & All Honors Choir at 6:30pm

April 14     Class Pictures - Tr 1 & 3

    Tr 1 Mar/April Bday Lunch & Tr 3 April Bday Lunch

                 PTA Meeting 6pm

April 17     PTA Family Dance 6:00-8:00pm

                 Track Out - Track 3

April 20     NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workday

April 21     Track 4 Returns

      McTeacher Night at McDonalds

April 24      Tr 4 Report Cards 

April 28      Class Pictures - Tr 4

                  April Bday Lunch - Tr 4

April 30      Spring Program - 3rd Grade Tr 4, Meduri, & All Honors Choir at 6:30pm

 

Spring is arriving and that means we have lots to look forward to with activities such as field day, spring programs, and PTA events! We appreciate volunteer support and family involvement and participation at these events and look forward to seeing you soon!

 

Dress Policy

Students should be dressed appropriately for school and must wear clothing that covers their skin from chest to mid-thigh. Shorts should be long enough to cover their bottom and get to the mid-thigh area. This does mean that mid-driffs should be covered (ie. no crop tops).

 

With the warmer weather, please make sure your students are wearing appropriate shoes to run and play outside for recess and that they are bringing their water bottles to school to stay hydrated. For our older students, please help them remember that hygiene is important in the morning and things like deodorant do make a difference as it gets warmer!

 

Important Morning Carpool Safety Reminders

Safety is our top priority! Please remember the following when dropping students off in the morning in carpool:

• Please stay off of your cell phone - they are a distraction!

• Students should not exit the car unless they are in the marked unloading zone

• Pull ALL THE WAY forward in the line

• DO NOT pass a car that has students unloading

• Be aware of staff directing traffic and of student crossing the lane of traffic

 

Thank you for helping keep everyone safe at carpool each day!!

 

KidzArt - New Session Enrolling

KidzArt Session 4 is enrolling! Classes start on April 14 (track 4 starts on Apr 21). Every week is a new project and returning students are welcome, as art projects do not repeat. Class meets on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15 pm in the Art Room for K-5th grades students. Your child will bring home a finished artwork that he/she will be proud of each week! For more info contact Chen the owner at cjiang@kidzart.com. To register please visit www.northraleigh.kidzart.com.

 

March Wellness Newsletter

Please take some time to read the March Wellness Newsletter from one of our school counselors, Ms. Kalec. This newsletter provides great resources in ENGLISH and SPANISH to support families in keeping your child safe, helping with emotional well-being, and other parent resources. Reach out to Ms. Kalec with any questions at ekalec@wcpss.net.

 

Purposity

If you knew someone in our community needed help - like shoes, a coat, or basic household items - you’d want to help.

 

Purposity (App and Website) makes that possible.

Our team posts real, tangible needs of students and families in our school community. You can scroll the list, choose a need, and meet it in just a few clicks.

Step 1: : Go to the Heritage Elementary Page:  https://bit.ly/4bkrMAP  

Step 2: Follow our page

Step 3: Meet a need today

You’ll know exactly what you’re providing and who it’s helping. That’s it!

🌟 HES PTA – Mid-March Memo

🌼 Volunteer Season Continues at HES!

Thank you for your continued support of our HES community! As we head into a busy spring season, we have several opportunities to get involved—every bit of time makes a difference.

⭐ PTA Nominations – Volunteers Needed

PTA nominations are still underway, and we are looking for volunteers to support the many committees working behind the scenes to plan events, support staff, and strengthen our school community.

 

Whether you are new or returning, we welcome your involvement.

👉 Click here to submit a nomination

🌿 Grounds Committee – Sign Up to Help

Much of the care that keeps our campus looking beautiful is done by our amazing volunteers. While WCPSS handles mowing and selective large projects, many of the smaller landscaping tasks are made possible by families who generously give their time.

Volunteer slots are still open for the end of this month, as well as May and June. Even a short amount of time can make a big impact.

👉 Click here to sign up

🎂 Birthday Lunches – Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to help make our birthday lunches special for students!

Upcoming Dates:

• April 14 – April Birthday Lunch (Tracks 1 & 3) / March (Track 1)

• April 28 – April Birthday Lunch (Track 4)

• May 7 – May/June Birthday Lunch (Track 1)

• May 10 – May/June Birthday Lunch (Tracks 3 & 4)

👉 Click here to sign up

📸 Yearbook Photos Needed!

Have photos from school events or classroom moments? Help us capture the year!

👉 Click here to upload photos

💃 Shine Bright Family Dance – April 17 | 6:00–8:00 PM

Join us for a fun evening with DJ, photo booth, games, food, dancing, and a silent auction!

 

Grade-level raffle baskets are back—donations are still needed:

• Pre-K / Kindergarten – Movie Night

• First Grade – Bonfire Night

• Second Grade – Gardening Fun

• Third Grade – Pot of Gold

• Fourth Grade – I Don’t Want to Cook

• Fifth Grade – Can You Say Local

Thank you for supporting HES—our community shines because of you! ✨