Good Morning Huskies! Today is Wednesday, January 6. We are on an “A” schedule today. Happy belated Birthday to Ms. Becker!! If you see her today, be sure to wish her a happy birthday!! Word of the Month: Happy New Year Huskies! We hope you had a great break and are recharged and ready to start a great second half of the year! Hopefully hearing David Mahan and taking the One Word Challenge has you pointed in the right direction of being and doing your BEST! The word of the month is Attitude. Attitude is a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior. Your attitude determines most of what you experience each day. Yet, it is something that is easy to neglect. Be someone who others want to be with, because you lift their energy, attitude, and spirit. Be someone who you would want to be around. Choose to have a positive attitude. We can wait to see the ONE word you chose to live by, and the Positivity that it will create at Heritage! Husky Headlines: The OWjL Camp or the Ohio Wesleyan University Junior League of Columbus Camp, is a residential summer camp program of challenge and enrichment for central Ohio's gifted and talented middle school students currently in grades 6-8. It is sponsored by Ohio Wesleyan University and founded by the Junior League of Columbus, with major support from corporations, foundations, community service groups and individual contributions. Campers attending OWjL select four courses from an academic program that includes logic, computing, science, humanities and creative development. Applications must be received by January 31, 2016, so get your on-line application in soon. See your counselor for more information! Drama Club: Today’s rehearsal: All cast & chorus from 3-5pm. Please have a ride arranged for 5pm SHARP! Ski Club: Attention all ski club members! Don’t forget, our first trip to Snow Trails will be Monday! See Ms. Gray in room 154 or Miss House in room 245 if you have questions about the trip. Sports Report: Congratulations to the 8th grade Lady Huskies on their dominating win against Olentangy Hyatts last night. Scoring for the Huskies were: Hutcherson, Jones, Bulgin, McClure, L. Miller, and Beverly. Great defense played by all the girls, and was what eventually led to clinch the win! Come out and support your Lady Huskies at their next home game, Tuesday January 12th. Good Luck to the Heritage Wrestlers as they travel to Gahanna West for their meet tonight. The boys basketball team will be home tomorrow night at 5:00. Come on out and cheer on our Huskies to a victory. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ Good Morning Huskies! Today is Thursday, January 7. We are on a “B” schedule today. Word of the Month: The word of the month is Attitude. The Power of Positive Attitude Can Change Your Life. A Positive Attitude Leads to Success and Happiness. Studies show people with a positive attitude earn better grades, have better jobs and make more money! A positive attitude helps you deal with the daily things life brings. It brings optimism into your life, and makes it easier to avoid worries and negative thinking. If you adopt it as a way of life, it would bring good changes into your life, and makes them happier, brighter and more successful. With a positive attitude you see the bright side of life, become optimistic, and expect the best to happen. It is certainly a state of mind that is well worth developing. Keep your word front and center as you go through your day. Don’t forget to share your word with people in your inner circle, a parent, a good friend, a staff member. Unleash your inner awesome Huskies and let your positive attitude shine! Husky Headlines: Thanks to everyone who brought in items for Caring and Sharing. We were able to donate over 400 items!! Congrats to Mr. Thuman’s homeroom who won the breakfast. Drama Club: All cast & chorus rehearsal from 3-5pm in the choir room. Please be sure to have a ride arranged for 5pm sharp! Sports Report: There are no sports related announcements today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- Good Morning Huskies! Today is Friday, January 8. We are on an “A” schedule today. Word of the Month: Is Attitude. A Positive Attitude Leads to Success and Happiness. With a positive attitude you see the bright side of life, become optimistic, and expect the best to happen. It is certainly a state of mind that is well worth developing. What’s your word? There is a word meant for you and when you find it, live it and share it your life will become more rewarding and exciting than ever! Make sure you are letting people in your inner circle, parents, close friend, trusted staff member in on your word. A positive attitude will lead to positive outcomes. Let your inner awesomeness shine today, and watch how those around you respond! Husky Headlines: The OWjL Camp or the Ohio Wesleyan University Junior League of Columbus Camp, is a residential summer camp program of challenge and enrichment for central Ohio's gifted and talented middle school students currently in grades 6-8. It is sponsored by Ohio Wesleyan University and founded by the Junior League of Columbus, with major support from corporations, foundations, community service groups and individual contributions. Campers attending OWjL select four courses from an academic program that includes logic, computing, science, humanities and creative development. Applications must be received by January 31, 2016, so get your on-line application in soon. See your counselor for more information! Would you like to see your teachers get pied in the face? Well if so, PRIDE will be hosting a fundraiser during lunch, for teachers to get pied in the face. The team with the most money at the end of lunch on Wednesday January 13 , will get pied in the face at the Pep Rally on Thursday. So bring in any loose change or dollars for a chance to see that special teacher get pied in the face. th For those of you who cashed in pride points for dine in lunch, you will be having Subway on January 20 . th Teachers please nominate students to participate in the pep rally activities. Students let your teachers know if you would like to participate in the pep rally. Drama Club: Today’s rehearsal: All cast & chorus from 3-5pm. Please have a ride arranged for 5pm SHARP! Ski Club: Attention all ski club members! Don’t forget, our first trip to Snow Trails will be Monday! See Ms. Gray in room 154 or Miss House in room 245 if you have questions about the trip Sports Report: There are no sports related announcements today! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Good Morning Huskies! Today is Monday, January 11. We are on a “B” schedule today. Word of the Month: The word of the month is Attitude, and back by popular demand today is Manners Monday! A positive Attitude will lead to positive outcomes. Your mind is a very powerful thing, when you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will begin to change! One way to have a good attitude is to keep your One Word front and center. As you go about your day give extra attention to how you treat others, be kind, be helpful, be considerate. Push in your chairs, clean up after yourself, share supplies, smile and be friendly. Show your Pride, show your positive attitude, show your one word today, and use your good manners! Husky Headlines: Pie in the Face Fundraiser Would you like to see your teachers get pied in the face? Well if so, PRIDE will be hosting a fundraiser during lunch, for teachers to get pied in the face. The team with the most money at the end of lunch on Wednesday January 13 , will get pied in the face at the Pep Rally on Wednesday. So bring in any loose change or dollars for a chance to see that special teacher get pied in the face. th For those of you who cashed in pride points for dine in lunch, you will be having Subway on January 21st (the date changed). Teachers please nominate students to participate in the pep rally activities. Students let your teachers know if you would like to participate in the pep rally. Quarter 2 PRIDE INCENTIVE DAY is here!!! Incentive day is a movie day on Friday, January 22, we'll be walking over to Westerville North, watching a movie, handing out prizes, then walking back to Heritage and having pizza and pop. You will be given a PRIDE application today during SSR. Please remember a few things. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The entire application must be filled out YOU NEED A PARENT SIGNATURE IN ORDER TO ATTEND If your application does not have a parent signature it will not be accepted You need to calculate your GPA using the scale on the back of the application Check the posters in the room if you forget the level requirements APPLICATIONS ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY JANUARY 15TH Turn applications into the office or during lunch to your counselors DO NOT turn applications into your teacher and teachers please do not collect applications Once you have received your application from your SSR teacher begin filling out the information. Calculate your GPA using the scale on the back and let your teacher verify your PRIDE points for QT 2. Goodluck and don’t forget the applications are due this Friday!!!! Middle School Math Night will be this Thursday at Walnut Spring Middle School from 6:30 to 8:00. Come and play some cool math games. have fun with your friends and family, earn PRIDE points and win some prizes. See the flyers in your math classes for more information. Drama Club Rehearsal today is All Cast & Chorus from 3-5pm. Please have a ride arranged to pick you up at 5pm SHARP!! Sports Report: There are no sports related announcements today! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ Good Morning Huskies! Today is Tuesday, January 12. We are on an “A” schedule today. All Basketball games for tonight are canceled. Word of the Month: The word of the month for January is Attitude, and today is Timely Tuesday. Being timely is a good way to show your positive attitude to yourself, and others. Focus on how you can help others have a positive attitude. Be ready for class when the bell rings. Help someone else get ready on time. Finish your work on time. Get to class on time. Get into a line quickly and silently. Finish breakfast and lunch promptly. Get your materials ready at the proper times. Show your PRIDE and your positive attitude by being timely and living your one word! Attitude is like a magnet, what you think is what you attract Husky Headlines: The OWjL Camp or the Ohio Wesleyan University Junior League of Columbus Camp, is a residential summer camp program of challenge and enrichment for central Ohio's gifted and talented middle school students currently in grades 6-8. It is sponsored by Ohio Wesleyan University and founded by the Junior League of Columbus, with major support from corporations, foundations, community service groups and individual contributions. Campers attending OWjL select four courses from an academic program that includes logic, computing, science, humanities and creative development. Applications must be received by January 31, 2016, so get your on-line application in soon. Would you like to see your teachers get pied in the face? Well if so, PRIDE will be hosting a fundraiser during lunch, for teachers to get pied in the face. The team with the most money at the end of lunch on Wednesday January 13 , will get pied in the face at the Pep Rally on Wednesday. So bring in any loose change or dollars for a chance to see that special teacher get pied in the face.\ th Westerville Parent Council & Roush Honda are sponsoring the 13th Annual GREAT EDUCATOR MENTOR AWARD. Heritage is looking for our next GEM to receive this award. **Anyone can make a nomination** This distinguished honor is given to a community member, volunteer, parent or faculty member that makes a difference in the lives of students. Nominations will be taken for worthy GEMs at the building level or nominate someone who makes a difference across the district. DEADLINE for Nominations is February 5th. All GEM Award winners will be honored at the April 18th Board of Education Meeting. Please pick up a nomination form on the bulletin board by the attendance office, the library or at www.westervilleparentcouncil.com/gem-awards If you have questions please contact Mrs. Konik at konikk@westerville.k12.oh.us or Amber Case at casea@westerville.k12.oh.us. For those of you who cashed in pride points for dine in lunch, you will be having Subway on January 21st (the date changed). Teachers please nominate students to participate in the pep rally activities. Students let your teachers know if you would like to participate in the pep rally. Quarter 2 PRIDE INCENTIVE DAY is here!!! Incentive day is a movie day on Friday, January 22, we'll be walking over to Westerville North, watching a movie, handing out prizes, then walking back to Heritage and having pizza and pop You should have already received your PRIDE application during SSR on Monday. Please remember a few things. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The entire application must be filled out YOU NEED A PARENT SIGNATURE IN ORDER TO ATTEND If your application does not have a parent signature it will not be accepted You need to calculate your GPA using the scale on the back of the application Check the posters in the room if you forget the level requirements APPLICATIONS ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY JANUARY 15TH Turn applications into the office or during lunch to your counselors DO NOT turn applications into your teacher and teachers please do not collect applications Once you have received your application from your SSR teacher begin filling out the information. Calculate your GPA using the scale on the back and let your teacher verify your PRIDE points for QT 2. Goodluck and don’t forget the applications are due this Friday!!!! Middle School Math Night will be this Thursday at Walnut Spring Middle School from 6:308:00 Come and play some cool math games. have fun with your friends and family, earn PRIDE points and win some prizes. See the flyers in your math classes for more information. Newspaper Club: We are having our next meeting this Thursday, January 14th. Please make sure you have a ride arranged to pick you up no later than 3:45pm! Drama Club:Rehearsal today is All Cast & Chorus from 3-5pm. Please have a ride arranged to pick you up at 5pm SHARP!! Sports Report: All Basketball games for tonight are canceled. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Good Morning Huskies! Today is Wednesday, January 13. We are on a “B” schedule today. Word of the Month: The Word of the month is Attitude, and today is “Work Ethic Wednesday” One way to show your positive attitude about yourself and who you are is to have a good work ethic in all you do. A positive attitude also means displaying kindness and concern for others. Think of a time someone did something kind for you. How did that make you feel? This week and throughout the month look for ways that you can be kind to others, and see how you feel. Here are some suggestions: Loan someone a piece of paper or a pencil that may not have one, let someone go ahead of you in the lunch line or while waiting at your locker. Do something kind for someone without them knowing it was you! Live your Word Huskies! A healthy attitude is contagious. Don’t wait to catch it from others. Be the carrier! Husky Headlines: Lunch and Learn: Tomorrow during SSR we will have a Lunch and Learn with Javier Sanchez. Javier was one of the speakers from the PRIDE Team building day at the beginning of the year. He was the one that told us we are necessary and valuable. Javier has heard about all of the cool things Heritage students have been doing with PRIDE, and he wanted to come back and see for himself. He would like to know what questions you have for him. There will be a box at lunch with a place for you to submit your questions. Teachers, please take your SSR’s to the commons at the beginning of SSR on Thursday! ATTENTION PHOTO & ART CLUB STUDENTS!!!! Tomorrow our session will be a little longer than usual, from 3:00-4:30 pm in room 235. Please come to the art room right after your 7th period bell on Thursday so that we can get started right away. Make sure you have a ride arranged to pick you up at 4:30 sharp when art club is over. See you tomorrow! Middle School Math Night will be this Thursday at Walnut Spring Middle School from 6:30 to 8:00. Come and play some cool math games. have fun with your friends and family, earn PRIDE points and win some prizes. See the flyers.. Library News: Need a computer pass to complete an assignment? Make sure to see Mrs. Konik before homeroom to see if any computers are available for you to use. Passes will not be issued after homeroom. Please make sure to return all overdue library books. Right now we have almost 700 overdue library books! Check your lockers! Check under your bed at home! Check your grandma’s car! Return the books in the library or in the blue mailbox in locker bay. Thanks! Would you like to see your teachers get pied in the face? Well if so, PRIDE will be hosting a fundraiser during lunch, for teachers to get pied in the face. The team with the most money at the end of lunch on Friday January 15 , will get pied in the face at the Pep Rally on Wednesday. So bring in any loose change or dollars for a chance to see that special teacher get pied in the face. Look for the table near the locker bay to cast your vote! th For those of you who cashed in pride points for dine in lunch, you will be having Subway on January 21st (the date changed). Teachers please nominate students to participate in the pep rally activities. Students let your teachers know if you would like to participate in the pep rally, and email Mrs. Bates Quarter 2 PRIDE INCENTIVE DAY is here!!! Incentive day is a movie day on Friday, January 22, we'll be walking over to Westerville North, watching a movie, handing out prizes, then walking back to Heritage and having pizza and pop You should have already received your PRIDE application during SSR on Monday. Please remember a few things. 1. The entire application must be filled out 2. YOU NEED A PARENT SIGNATURE IN ORDER TO ATTEND 3. If your application does not have a parent signature it will not be accepted 4. You need to calculate your GPA using the scale on the back of the application 5. Check the posters in the room if you forget the level requirements 6. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY JANUARY 15TH 7. Turn applications into the office or during lunch to your counselors 8. DO NOT turn applications into your teacher and teachers please do not collect applications Once you have received your application from your SSR teacher begin filling out the information. Calculate your GPA using the scale on the back and let your teacher verify your PRIDE points for QT 2. Goodluck and don’t forget the applications are due this Friday!!!! Reminder to all 8th graders, your 2nd payment for the Washington DC trip is due by this Friday, January 15th. If you made the $100 deposit, the 2nd payment would be for $240. Payments can be made online, or by giving a check or money order made out to Prime Tours to Mr. Acocks. Just a reminder -The Heritage School Store is open during lunch on Thursdays - that's TOMORROW! Congratulations Reflections Winners!! Allina Baer-1st place Film & Video Production and 2nd place Honorable Mention in Literature; Maya Pryfogle-2nd place in Literature; Sydney Hooker-3rd place Honorable Mention Visual Arts; Kayley Lindsey-1st place in Dance; Xing Yan Wu-1st place Visual Arts were recognized last night at a reception for their winning entries. First place winners will go on to the State Reflections Competition! Good luck and Congratulations again!! Drama Club Rehearsal today is all Cast & Crew from 3-5pm. Please have a ride arranged for 5pm. Sports Report: There are no sports related announcements today! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------ Good Morning Huskies! Today is Thursday, January 14. We are on an “A” schedule today. Word of the Month: The Word of the month is Attitude, and today is “Thoughtful Thursday.” Those with a thoughtful attitude love, help, give and are kind. They are caretakers of people, pets, plants, possessions and even the planet. Caring people show their concerns for others in active ways. Ways to show you care are by being kind, compassionate and show you care. Express gratitude, forgive others, and help people in need. Be thoughtful in all you say and do show consideration of others. the only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude. Keep your One Word front and center, and use it in thoughtful caring ways! Husky Headlines: The OWjL Camp or the Ohio Wesleyan University Junior League of Columbus Camp, is a residential summer camp program of challenge and enrichment for central Ohio's gifted and talented middle school students currently in grades 6-8. It is sponsored by Ohio Wesleyan University and founded by the Junior League of Columbus, with major support from corporations, foundations, community service groups and individual contributions. Campers attending OWjL select four courses from an academic program that includes logic, computing, science, humanities and creative development. For more information about the camp, please visit: http://owjl.owu.edu/ or call 740-368-3939. Applications must be received by January 31, 2016, so get your on-line application in soon. ATTENTION PHOTO & ART CLUB STUDENTS!!!! Today our session will be a little longer than usual, from 3:00-4:30 pm in room 235. Please come to the art room right after your 7th period bell today so that we can get started right away. Make sure you have a ride arranged to pick you up at 4:30 sharp when art club is over. Library News: Need a computer pass to complete an assignment? Make sure to see Mrs. Konik before homeroom to see if any computers are available for you to use. Passes will not be issued after homeroom. Please make sure to return all overdue library books. Right now we have almost 700 overdue library books! Check your lockers! Check under your bed at home! Check your grandma’s car! Return the books in the library or in the blue mailbox in locker bay. Thanks! Westerville Parent Council & Roush Honda are sponsoring the 13th Annual GREAT EDUCATOR MENTOR AWARD. Heritage is looking for our next GEM to receive this award. **Anyone can make a nomination** This distinguished honor is given to a community member, volunteer, parent or faculty member that makes a difference in the lives of students. Nominations will be taken for worthy GEMs at the building level or nominate someone who makes a difference across the district. DEADLINE for Nominations is February 5th. All GEM Award winners will be honored at the April 18th Board of Education Meeting. Please pick up a nomination form on the bulletin board by the attendance office, the library or at www.westervilleparentcouncil.com/gem-awards If you have questions please contact Mrs. Konik at konikk@westerville.k12.oh.us or Amber Case at casea@westerville.k12.oh.us. Middle School Math Night is TONIGHT at Walnut Spring Middle School from 6:30 to 8:00. Come and play some cool math games. have fun with your friends and family, earn PRIDE points and win some prizes. See the flyers in your math classes for more information. For those of you who cashed in pride points for dine in lunch, you will be having Subway on January 21st (the date changed). Quarter 2 PRIDE INCENTIVE DAY is here!!! Incentive day is a movie day on Friday, January 22, we'll be walking over to Westerville North, watching a movie, handing out prizes, then walking back to Heritage and having pizza and pop You should have already received your PRIDE application during SSR on Monday. Please remember a few things. 1. The entire application must be filled out 2. YOU NEED A PARENT SIGNATURE IN ORDER TO ATTEND 3. If your application does not have a parent signature it will not be accepted 4. You need to calculate your GPA using the scale on the back of the application 5. Check the posters in the room if you forget the level requirements 6. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY JANUARY 15TH 7. Turn applications into the office or during lunch to your counselors 8. DO NOT turn applications into your teacher and teachers please do not collect applications Once you have received your application from your SSR teacher begin filling out the information. Calculate your GPA using the scale on the back and let your teacher verify your PRIDE points for QT 2. Goodluck and don’t forget the applications are due this Friday!!!! Reminder to all 8th graders, your 2nd payment for the Washington DC trip is due by tomorrow, January 15th. If you made the $100 deposit, the 2nd payment would be for $240. Payments can be made online, or by giving a check or money order made out to Prime Tours to Mr. Acocks. Newspaper Club: A reminder to all members that there’s a meeting today in room 254 until 3:45. Please make sure you have a ride arranged. Drama Club: Rehearsal today is all cast & chorus from 3-5pm. Please have a ride arranged for 5pm SHARP! Sports Report: Good luck to the athletes competing tonight! Go Huskies!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------ Good Morning Huskies! Today is Friday, January 15. We are on a “B” schedule today. Happy EARLY Birthday to Ms. Cole!! If you see her today, be sure to wish her a happy birthday!! Word of the Month: The word of the month is Attitude and today is “Forgiveness Friday!” A positive attitude is at the heart of an ethical person’s character. It’s a guideline for how an ethical person relates to the world and its people. Make your attitude an action word, and live your One Word everyday. A person with a positive attitude is considerate, kind, compassionate, generous, and forgives. That person always takes into account how decisions, words, and actions are going to affect other people. When you forgive, you do not change the past, but you do change the future. Husky Headlines: For the Boys won’t be Boys group please remember to turn in your permission slips to Mrs. Williams. Westerville Parent Council & Roush Honda are sponsoring the 13th Annual GREAT EDUCATOR MENTOR AWARD. Heritage is looking for our next GEM to receive this award. **Anyone can make a nomination** This distinguished honor is given to a community member, volunteer, parent or faculty member that makes a difference in the lives of students. Nominations will be taken for worthy GEMs at the building level or nominate someone who makes a difference across the district. DEADLINE for Nominations is February 5th. All GEM Award winners will be honored at the April 18th Board of Education Meeting. Please pick up a nomination form on the bulletin board by the attendance office, the library or at www.westervilleparentcouncil.com/gem-awards If you have questions please contact Mrs. Konik at konikk@westerville.k12.oh.us or Amber Case at casea@westerville.k12.oh.us. Ski Club Members. Remember that we are going to Snow Trails on Monday. Be at the school no later than 11:45. Bus leaves at noon. Make sure you are on time or you will be left behind…...that goes for you too Mr. Lewis! We will be there all day, so make sure to bring something to eat or money for food. We will be leaving Snow Trails at 7 pm and plan to be home around 8. Library News: Need a computer pass to complete an assignment? Make sure to see Mrs. Konik before homeroom to see if any computers are available for you to use. Passes will not be issued after homeroom. Please make sure to return all overdue library books. Right now we have almost 700 overdue library books! Check your lockers! Check under your bed at home! Check your grandma’s car! Return the books in the library or in the blue mailbox in locker bay. Thanks! For those of you who cashed in pride points for dine in lunch, you will be having Subway on January 21st (the date changed). Quarter 2 PRIDE INCENTIVE DAY is here!!! Incentive day is a movie day on Friday, January 22, we'll be walking over to Westerville North, watching a movie, handing out prizes, then walking back to Heritage and having pizza and pop You should have already received your PRIDE application during SSR on Monday. Please remember a few things. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The entire application must be filled out YOU NEED A PARENT SIGNATURE IN ORDER TO ATTEND If your application does not have a parent signature it will not be accepted You need to calculate your GPA using the scale on the back of the application Check the posters in the room if you forget the level requirements APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TODAY FRIDAY JANUARY 15TH Turn applications into the office or during lunch to your counselors DO NOT turn applications into your teacher and teachers please do not collect applications Once you have received your application from your SSR teacher begin filling out the information. Calculate your GPA using the scale on the back and let your teacher verify your PRIDE points for QT 2. Goodluck and don’t forget the applications are due TODAY!!!! Reminder to all 8th graders, your 2nd payment for the Washington DC trip is due today, January 15th. If you made the $100 deposit, the 2nd payment would be for $240. Payments can be made online, or by giving a check or money order made out to Prime Tours to Mr. Acocks. The Heritage PTSA would like to invite all parents to attend the PTSA meeting this Tuesday, January 19 . Join us in the Heritage commons at 6:30pm. It’s a great way to meet fellow parents and learn about upcoming school events. th Anyone interested in high school cheer, even if you are not a cheerleader now, please plan to attend the Westerville Central Middle School clinic on January 23rd from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. We will teach you what you need to know for try-outs. Fliers are available in the main office. Spirit Book Club The Spirit book club will be meeting again on Thursday, January 21st. We will meet in the Media Center during third period. Please see your 3rd period teacher for your pass and then immediately come to the Media Center. You are responsible for any missed work. Sixth graders will leave from SSR and will eat lunch in the Media Center during book club. We look forward to giving the book club members the next book to read - Brown Girl Dreaming. Drama Club Rehearsal today is all Cast & Chorus from 3-5pm. Please be sure to have your ride arranged for 5pm SHARP! Sports Report: It was an exciting game last night in a matchup against the Blendon Bulldogs. The 8th grade boys basketball team started the game off with purpose and continued to dominate the court until the last buzzer. The Huskies, through their hard work and tenacity, were victorious. Coach Church expressed that he was very proud of the boys for their athleticism, discipline and sportsmanship during and after the game. Keep up the good work and let’s Go Huskies! Also beating the Bulldogs in style, was the 8th grade girls basketball team. Playing neck in neck until the last 2 minutes of the game, when the girls clinched the 45-33 win with their end of game hustle. Congratulations girls, on a hard fought victory! Be sure to check out your lady huskies at their next home game, next Tuesday, against Walnut Springs! Remember there is no school on Monday due to Martin Luther King day. Tuesday is PRIDE day, and we will be celebrating our Winter sports teams at a pep rally at the end of the day. Remember to wear your Husky Gear on Tuesday to show your PRIDE! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Good Morning Huskies! Today is Monday, January 18. NO SCHOOL---Martin Luther King Jr. Day ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Good Morning Huskies! Today is Tuesday, January 19. We are on an “A” schedule today. Belated Happy Birthday to Mrs. Cole. Her birthday was yesterday. Be sure to wish her a happy birthday if you see her today! Word of the Month: Word of the Month: The word of the month for January is Attitude, and today is Timely Tuesday. Being timely is a good way to show your positive attitude to yourself, and others. Focus on how you can help others have a positive attitude. Be ready for class when the bell rings. Help someone else get ready on time. Finish your work on time. Get to class on time. Get into a line quickly and silently. Finish breakfast and lunch promptly. Get your materials ready at the proper times. Show your PRIDE and your positive attitude by being timely and living your one word! Attitude is like a magnet, what you think is what you attract Husky Headlines: The OWjL Camp or the Ohio Wesleyan University Junior League of Columbus Camp, is a residential summer camp program of challenge and enrichment for central Ohio's gifted and talented middle school students currently in grades 6-8. It is sponsored by Ohio Wesleyan University and founded by the Junior League of Columbus, with major support from corporations, foundations, community service groups and individual contributions. Campers attending OWjL select four courses from an academic program that includes logic, computing, science, humanities and creative development. For more information about the camp, please visit: http://owjl.owu.edu/ or call 740-368-3939. Applications must be received by January 31, 2016, so get your on-line application in soon. Service Club We will have a meeting this Wednesday from 3-3:30 in the media center. See you then! For those of you who cashed in pride points for dine in lunch, you will be having Subway on January 22nd. Westerville Public Library Lunch Bunch Book Club will meet tomorrow during each grade level lunch. 6th graders get you tickets to the event from Mrs. Holmes in room 206 or Mrs. Green in room 210. 7th graders, tickets can be picked up with Mrs. Sheely in Room 147 and 8th graders, Mrs. Olszewski will have your tickets in room 250. See you at the Club! Westerville Parent Council & Roush Honda are sponsoring the 13th Annual GREAT EDUCATOR MENTOR AWARD. Heritage is looking for our next GEM to receive this award. **Anyone can make a nomination** This distinguished honor is given to a community member, volunteer, parent or faculty member that makes a difference in the lives of students. Nominations will be taken for worthy GEMs at the building level or nominate someone who makes a difference across the district. DEADLINE for Nominations is February 5th. All GEM Award winners will be honored at the April 18th Board of Education Meeting. Please pick up a nomination form on the bulletin board by the attendance office, the library or at www.westervilleparentcouncil.com/gem-awards If you have questions please contact Mrs. Konik at konikk@westerville.k12.oh.us or Amber Case at casea@westerville.k12.oh.us. The Heritage PTSA would like to invite all parents to attend the PTSA meeting this Tuesday, January 19 . Join us in the Heritage commons at 6:30pm. It’s a great way to meet fellow parents and learn about upcoming school events. th Congratulations to the Heritage Future City team! Over the weekend, the team competed against several teams from throughout the state in the 18th annual competition. They brought home three special awards including Best Use of Water Resources, Best innovative solutions for water and wastewater utilities to reduce costly reinvestment in America’s Aging Infrastructure and lastly Best Infrastructure. Congrats to Elizabeth Briles, Eric Glasgow and Colin Brame the presentation team. And congratulations to the entire team Nick Lovell, Jesse Moore, Addie Schmitt, Christian Mehlo, Ross Hughes, Santo Scillia, Hayden Yeager, and Milo McNabb. Great job Huskies!! Anyone interested in high school cheer, even if you are not a cheerleader now, please plan to attend the Westerville Central Middle School clinic on January 23rd from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. We will teach you what you need to know for try-outs. Fliers are available in the main office Reminder to all 8th graders, your 2nd payment for the Washington DC trip was due last week. If you made the $100 deposit, the 2nd payment would be for $240. Payments can be made online, or by giving a check or money order made out to Prime Tours to Mr. Acocks. Spirit Book Club The Spirit book club will be meeting again on Thursday, January 21st. We will meet in the Media Center during third period. Please see your 3rd period teacher for your pass and then immediately come to the Media Center. You are responsible for any missed work. Sixth graders will leave from SSR and will eat lunch in the Media Center during book club. We look forward to giving the book club members the next book to read - Brown Girl Dreaming. Drama Club: Rehearsal today is Council/Councilettes, Corny, Wilbur, Prudy, Edna, & Penny from 3-5pm in the Choir Room. Be sure to have your ride arranged for 5pm SHARP! Sports Report: Good luck to the Husky Basketball Teams tonight! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Good Morning Huskies! Today is Wednesday, January 20. We are on a “B” schedule today. Word of the Month: Is Attitude, and today is “Work Ethic Wednesday” One way to show your positive attitude about yourself and who you are is to have a good work ethic in all you do. If you work really hard and keep a good attitude amazing things will happen. Here is a suggestion. You have all heard the expression, “Always give 110% right?” That is a great goal, but sometimes we are just not able to get there. Try the 1 % rule instead. Whenever something gives you a challenge and you want to quit and give up, tell yourself give it 1% more and see if that can drive you to your goal. Attitude is everything, the only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude. Live your Word Huskies today and every day! Husky Headlines: A reminder for all 8th grade girls that participate in the MODEL girls group. Our 5th meeting will be held today in the Media Center during 5th period. Please remember to come straight to the Media center after fourth period. Lunch will be provided. For those boys who were invited to the Boys won’t be Boys group please bring your permission slip to Mrs. Williams today. If you lost it you can receive another one in the front office. For those of you who cashed in pride points for dine in lunch, you will be having Subway on January 22nd, Friday. You will get ticket during lunch tomorrow, make sure you do not lose it, for that is your dine in lunch meal ticket. WPL Lunch Bunch book club meets today! Make sure to show your ticket in order to join the fun. Hear about cool new books and awesome programs that are coming up at the library. Reminder to all 8th graders, your 2nd payment for the Washington DC trip was due last week. If you made the $100 deposit, the 2nd payment would be for $240. Payments can be made online, or by giving a check or money order made out to Prime Tours to Mr. Acocks. Service Club will meet today from 3-3:30 in the library. See you then! Anyone interested in high school cheer, even if you are not a cheerleader now, please plan to attend the Westerville Central Middle School clinic on January 23rd from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. We will teach you what you need to know for try-outs. Fliers are available in the main office Spirit Book Club The Spirit book club will be meeting again on Thursday, January 21st. We will meet in the Media Center during third period. Please see your 3rd period teacher for your pass and then immediately come to the Media Center. You are responsible for any missed work. Sixth graders will leave from SSR and will eat lunch in the Media Center during book club. We look forward to giving the book club members the next book to read - Brown Girl Dreaming. Drama Club Rehearsal today is Black Teens & Adults from 3-5 in the choir room. Please have a ride arranged for 5pm SHARP! Sports Report: Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball team on defeating the Walnut Springs Wolves last night! The girls showed their Husky Pride through their tenacity, determination, and hard work for all four quarters! Leading the Huskies was Izzie Kotik with 6 points! Also, scoring for the Huskies was Iman Benlemlih, Candice Talmadge, Megan Shoemaker, and Jalikatu Kargbo. Tough defense was played by all! Come out and support your Lady Huskies at their next home game against Olentangy Shanahan on Monday, January 25th. Also defeating the Walnut Spring Wolves were the 8th grade lady huskies. Leading the scoring front was: Hutcherson, Jones, Beverly, and Bulgin. Hard defense (including multiple blocks and steals) was played by all, as they continued their quest to rule the Ville! Hope to see you all at our next home game against Olentangy Shanahan on Monday! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Good Morning Huskies! Today is Thursday, January 21. We are on an “A” schedule today. Word of the Month: The Word of the month is Attitude, and today is “Thoughtful Thursday.” Be thoughtful in all you say and do show consideration of others. the only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude. Keep your One Word front and center, and use it in thoughtful caring ways! Keep this in mind a bad attitude is like a flat tire, you can’t go anywhere until you change it! Keep moving forward Huskies, have a thoughtfully positive attitude and good things will happen! Husky Headlines: Dine in lunch is tomorrow. 6th grade students that are not going to the PRIDE celebration will be getting your Dine in Ticket from Mrs. Bates. 7th and 8th grade students will be getting your tickets from Mrs. Williams today. DO NOT LOSE YOUR TICKET. You must show your ticket in order to get your Dine in Lunch on Friday. PRIDE day reminders! Congratulations to all who have earned the movie day on Friday. You will be dismissed by way of the PA around 10:30, and will be walking to Westerville North. It is supposed to be cold, so dress warm. Also, you will not be eating until almost 1:00, so make sure you eat a good breakfast especially if you are used to eating early! Again, you will be walking to North, make sure you have a warm coat and a full belly! Ski Club Members: Don’t forget to return your permission slip to go on our trip on February 15th. If you need another slip, see Miss House in room 245. Right now, we only have 12 slips back and we need to have 23. Slips need to be turned into Miss House or Ms. Gray by tomorrow!! Westerville Parent Council & Roush Honda are sponsoring the 13th Annual GREAT EDUCATOR MENTOR AWARD. Heritage is looking for our next GEM to receive this award. **Anyone can make a nomination** This distinguished honor is given to a community member, volunteer, parent or faculty member that makes a difference in the lives of students. Nominations will be taken for worthy GEMs at the building level or nominate someone who makes a difference across the district. DEADLINE for Nominations is February 5th. All GEM Award winners will be honored at the April 18th Board of Education Meeting. Please pick up a nomination form on the bulletin board by the attendance office, the library or at www.westervilleparentcouncil.com/gem-awards If you have questions please contact Mrs. Konik at konikk@westerville.k12.oh.us or Amber Case at casea@westerville.k12.oh.us. Any 6th grader of 7th grader interested in playing chess, Mrs. Pellington will host chess lunches in Room 244 during your scheduled lunch period on Friday, January 22. Please bring your lunch to Room 244 or stop by 244 first if you are buying lunch for a pass. Hope to see you on Friday! Anyone interested in high school cheer, even if you are not a cheerleader now, please plan to attend the Westerville Central Middle School clinic on January 23rd from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. We will teach you what you need to know for try-outs. Flyers are available in the main office Drama Club: Rehearsal today is ALL GIRLS. Be sure to have a ride arranged for 5pm SHARP! Again, today is an all girls rehearsal!! Sports Report: Good luck to the Husky Basketball teams tonight! Games start at 5pm!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Good Morning Huskies! Today is Friday, January 22. We are on a “B” schedule today. Word of the Month: The word of the month is Attitude and today is “Forgiveness Friday!” Make your attitude an action word, and live your One Word everyday. A person with a positive attitude is considerate, kind, compassionate, generous, and forgives. That person always takes into account how decisions, words, and actions are going to affect other people. When you forgive, you do not change the past, but you do change the future. Husky Headlines: Westerville Parent Council & Roush Honda are sponsoring the 13th Annual GREAT EDUCATOR MENTOR AWARD. Heritage is looking for our next GEM to receive this award. **Anyone can make a nomination** This distinguished honor is given to a community member, volunteer, parent or faculty member that makes a difference in the lives of students. Nominations will be taken for worthy GEMs at the building level or nominate someone who makes a difference across the district. DEADLINE for Nominations is February 5th. All GEM Award winners will be honored at the April 18th Board of Education Meeting. Please pick up a nomination form on the bulletin board by the attendance office, the library or at www.westervilleparentcouncil.com/gem-awards If you have questions please contact Mrs. Konik at konikk@westerville.k12.oh.us or Amber Case at casea@westerville.k12.oh.us. Anyone interested in high school cheer, even if you are not a cheerleader now, please plan to attend the Westerville Central Middle School clinic on January 23rd from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. We will teach you what you need to know for try-outs. Fliers are available in the main office Drama Club Rehearsal today is Council/Councilettes, Corny, Wilbur, Prudy, Edna, & Penny from 3-5pm in the Choir Room. Be sure to have your ride arranged for 5pm SHARP! Sports Report: Congratulations to the 8th grade lady Huskies on their 34-23 win, against Delaware Dempsey last night. The Huskies were able to push through an intense atmosphere and were able to come out victorious through great determination, perseverance, and stellar defense. Leading the scoring drive for the Huskies was: Cornley, Beverly, Jones, and Hutcherson. Come out and support your lady Huskies next week at home, on Monday @ 5:30pm against Olentangy Shanahan OR Tuesday @ 5pm against Big Walnut. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Good Morning Huskies! Today is Monday, January 25. We are on an “A” schedule today. Word of the Month: The word of the month is Attitude, and today is Manners Monday! A positive Attitude will lead to positive outcomes. Your mind is a very powerful thing, when you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will begin to change! One way to have a good attitude is to keep your One Word front and center. As you go about your day give extra attention to how you treat others, be kind, be helpful, be considerate. Push in your chairs, clean up after yourself, share supplies, smile and be friendly. Show your Pride, show your positive attitude, show your one word today, and use your good manners! Husky Headlines: Attention Huskies, this Friday we will be saying farewell to Karen Dupler, the head of the Heritage Cafeteria. Karen has been at Heritage for the past 10 years serving breakfast and lunch to a lot of hungry students. There are several things that we have planned this week. There is a banner for each grade level to sign. Take a minute to sign your name and maybe a quick note of thanks and good luck. Donate your loose change. We will be collecting loose change after breakfast and lunch to add to a staff collection for a retirement gift to be presented to Karen on Friday during the lunch periods. See Mr. Wicks at breakfast or one of the duty aides at lunch to make your donation. Thank-you’s. When you go through the breakfast or lunch line be sure to say thanks to Karen and all of the staff for keeping your bellies full! Early Release: Thursday, January 24 is an Early Release Day Yearbook Sales: Yearbooks will go on sale this week. Your homeroom teachers will passing our forms to reserve your 2015-2016 yearbook on Tuesday. Yearbooks are passed out on the last day of school. Please read the form carefully to reserve your copy. Include your homeroom teacher's name on B day Completed forms and payment can be turned into the office or Mrs. Bates in room 200. The homeroom to have the most orders turned in by Feb. 5 will be eligible for a drawing for a free yearbook. Books can also be ordered online. Please read the form for more details. Poetry Contest- February is coming soon. At Heritage we celebrate Black History, Random Acts of Kindness and our character word Honesty. We will be having an assembly on February 24 to celebrate these things and would like some student involvement. We are looking for some poetry that celebrates any of these topics. See the flyers around the school, and start creating! Stay tuned for more information! Drama Club: Rehearsal today is all cast and chorus from 3-5pm in the choir room! Our choreographer will be here and we are dancing! Please be sure to have appropriate shoes! Also, all cast, chorus and crew: Your dues money is due by the end of the week! Please turn in your money to either Mrs. Sheely or Ms. Marcum. Checks should be made to Heritage Middle School! Crew members this is for you also!! Sports Report: Come out and support the Husky basketball and wrestling teams this week. Today, the girls basketball team plays home against Olentangy Shanahan and the boys basketball team will be at Olentangy. Tuesday Jan. 26, the girls basketball teams are home against Big Walnut and the boys will be on the road. Wednesday Jan 27, the wrestling team will be down the street at Walnut Springs. Thursday Jan. 29, the boys basketball teams will be home against Genoa, and the girls will be at Genoa All Games are at 5:00. Good Luck Huskies!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Good Morning Huskies! Today is Tuesday, January 26. We are on a “B” schedule today. Word of the Month: The word of the month for January is Attitude, and today is Timely Tuesday. Being timely is a good way to show your positive attitude to yourself, and others. Focus on how you can help others have a positive attitude. Be ready for class when the bell rings. Finish your work on time. Get to class on time. Get into a line quickly and silently. Finish breakfast and lunch promptly. Get your materials ready at the proper times. Show your PRIDE and your positive attitude by being timely and living your one word! Attitude is like a magnet, what you think is what you attract Husky Headlines: Attention Huskies, this Friday we will be saying farewell to Karen Dupler, the head of the Heritage Cafeteria. Karen has been at Heritage for the past 10 years serving breakfast and lunch to a lot of hungry students. There are several things that we have planned this week. There is a banner for each grade level to sign. Take a minute to sign your name and maybe a quick note of thanks and good luck. Donate your loose change. We will be collecting loose change after breakfast and lunch to add to a staff collection for a retirement gift to be presented to Karen on Friday during the lunch periods. See Mr. Wicks at breakfast or one of the duty aides at lunch to make your donation. Thank-you’s. When you go through the breakfast or lunch line be sure to say thanks to Karen and all of the staff for keeping your bellies full! Early Release: Thursday, January 28 is an Early Release Day Yearbook Sales: Yearbooks will go on sale this week. Your homeroom teachers will have forms available on Wednesday. Yearbooks are passed out on the last day of school. Please read the form carefully to reserve your copy. Include your homeroom teacher's name on B day. Completed forms and payment can be turned into the office or Mrs. Bates in room 200. The homeroom to have the most orders turned in by Feb. 5 will be eligible for a drawing for a free yearbook. Books can also be ordered online. Please read the form for more details. National Geographic Bee - Grade level finals for the National Geographic Bee will be held this Thursday in SSR. 6th Grade class winners will be in Ms. Cole’s SSR, 7th in Mr. Thuman’s SSR and 8th Grade in Mr. Acocks’ SSR. Poetry Contest- February is coming soon. At Heritage we celebrate Black History, Random Acts of Kindness and our character word Honesty. We will be having an assembly on February 24 to celebrate these things and would like some student involvement. We are looking for some poetry that celebrates any of these topics. See the flyers around the school, and start creating! Stay tuned for more information! Westerville Parent Council & Roush Honda are sponsoring the 13th Annual GREAT EDUCATOR MENTOR AWARD. Heritage is looking for our next GEM to receive this award. **Anyone can make a nomination** This distinguished honor is given to a community member, volunteer, parent or faculty member that makes a difference in the lives of students. Nominations will be taken for worthy GEMs at the building level or nominate someone who makes a difference across the district. DEADLINE for Nominations is February 5th. All GEM Award winners will be honored at the April 18th Board of Education Meeting. Please pick up a nomination form on the bulletin board by the attendance office, the library or at www.westervilleparentcouncil.com/gem-awards If you have questions please contact Mrs. Konik at konikk@westerville.k12.oh.us or Amber Case at casea@westerville.k12.oh.us. Drama Club Rehearsal today is Tracy, Link, Penny, Prudy,Seaweed, Teen Chorus, Council/Councilettes from 3-5pm in the choir room. Also: ALL cast, chorus, & crew your DUES are due by Friday!! Turn your money in at rehearsal or to Mrs. Sheely or Ms. Marcum anytime during the day! Sports Report: Congratulations to the 8th grade girls basketball team on their 45-21 win last night against Olentangy Shanahan. Scoring for the Huskies were: Jones, Hutcherson, Guy, Bulgin, and Beverly. Great defense and hustle was played by all girls. Come out and support your lady huskies tonight, as we take on Big Walnut, in what will sure to be a hard fought battle! The Lady Husky basketball teams are home against Big Walnut and the boys will be on the road tonight. Tomorrow, the wrestling team will be down the street at Walnut Springs going up against the other Westerville middle schools in the 3 dogs and a cat contest Thursday Jan. 29, the boys basketball teams will be home against Genoa, and the girls will be at Genoa. All Games are at 5:00. Come out and cheer our winter athletes on as the finish up their regular season competition. Good Luck Huskies!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Good Morning Huskies! Today is Wednesday, January 27. We are on an “A” schedule today. Word of the Month: Word of the Month: The Word of the month is Attitude, and today is “Work Ethic Wednesday” One way to show your positive attitude about yourself and who you are is to have a good work ethic in all you do. Take an extra 3 seconds today to really care about things, be a person of integrity by doing what is right and live your word. Take some advice from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow a 19th century poet and scholar He wrote, “It takes less time to do things right than to explain why you did it wrong.” A positive attitude is contagious. Don’t wait to catch it from others. Be the carrier! Husky Headlines: Attention Huskies, this Friday we will be saying farewell to Karen Dupler, the head of the Heritage Cafeteria. Karen has been at Heritage for the past 10 years serving breakfast and lunch to a lot of hungry students. Please sign one of the banners at lunch and add a quick note of thanks and good luck. We will be collecting loose change after breakfast and lunch to add to a staff collection for a retirement gift to be presented to Karen on Friday during the lunch periods. See Mr. Wicks at breakfast or one of the duty aides at lunch to make your donation. When you go through the breakfast or lunch line or get your thumb scanned be sure to say thanks to Karen and all of the staff for keeping your bellies full! Early Release: Thursday, January 28 is an Early Release Day Yearbook Sales: Yearbooks will go on sale this week. Your homeroom teachers have the forms ready to pass out. Yearbooks are passed out on the last day of school. Please read the form carefully to reserve your copy. Include your homeroom teacher's name on B day. Completed forms and payment can be turned into the office or Mrs. Bates in room 200. The homeroom to have the most orders turned in by Feb. 5 will be eligible for a drawing for a free yearbook. Books can also be ordered online. Please read the form for more details. The deadline to receive your copy is February 29. Poetry Essay Contest- February is right around the corner, and during February at Heritage we celebrate Black History, Random Acts of Kindness and our character word Honesty. We will be having an assembly on February 24 to celebrate these things and would like some student involvement. We are looking for some students that would like to share an original poem or short essay that celebrates any of these topics. See the flyers around the school, and start creating! Stay tuned for more information! National Geographic Bee - Grade level finals for the National Geographic Bee will be held tomorrow in SSR. 6th Grade class winners will be in Ms. Cole’s SSR, 7th in Mr. Thuman’s SSR and 8th Grade in Mr. Acocks’ SSR. Drama Club: Rehearsal today is all named leads, council & councilettes from 3-5pm in the choir room ALL CAST, CHORUS, & CREW…. Your dues are due by Friday! Please turn your money in at rehearsal or to Mrs. Sheely or Ms. Marcum during the day. If you are paying with cash, please put it in an envelope with your name on it! Sports Report: If you have not been to a Heritage wrestling meet or a basketball game this year, you are missing out! Tonight, the wrestling team will be down the street at Walnut Springs going up against the Blendon Bulldogs, the Walnut Springs Wolves and the Genoa Jaguars in the 3 dogs and a cat contest. Come out and cheer on your Huskies. The meet begins at 5:00. Thursday Jan. 28, the boys basketball teams will be home against the Genoa Jaguars, and the girls will be at Genoa. All games are at 5:00. Come out and cheer on our winter athletes as they finish up their regular season competition. Admission is just $2.00. Bring a little extra cash for concessions, the Husky popcorn is the best! Good Luck Husky Athletes!!!! Save your tickets and turn them into PRIDE points. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- Good Morning Huskies! Today is Thursday, January 28. We are on a “B” schedule and an Early Release schedule today. Word of the Month: The Word of the month is Attitude, and today is “Thoughtful Thursday.” Those with a thoughtful attitude love, help, give and are kind. Ways to show you care are by being kind, compassionate and show you care. Express gratitude, forgive others, and help people in need. Be thoughtful in all you say and do show consideration of others. the only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude. Keep your One Word front and center, and use it in thoughtful caring ways! Attention Huskies, tomorrow we will be saying farewell to Karen Dupler, the head of the Heritage Cafeteria. Karen has been at Heritage for the past 10 years serving breakfast and lunch to a lot of hungry students. Please sign one of the banners at lunch and add a quick note of thanks and good luck. We will be collecting loose change after breakfast and lunch to add to a staff collection for a retirement gift to be presented to Karen on Friday during the lunch periods. See Mr. Wicks at breakfast or one of the duty aides at lunch to make your donation. When you go through the breakfast or lunch line or get your thumb scanned be sure to say thanks to Karen and all of the staff for keeping your bellies full! Husky Headlines: Westerville Parent Council & Roush Honda are sponsoring the 13th Annual GREAT EDUCATOR MENTOR AWARD. Heritage is looking for our next GEM to receive this award. **Anyone can make a nomination** This distinguished honor is given to a community member, volunteer, parent or faculty member that makes a difference in the lives of students. Nominations will be taken for worthy GEMs at the building level or nominate someone who makes a difference across the district. DEADLINE for Nominations is February 5th. All GEM Award winners will be honored at the April 18th Board of Education Meeting. Please pick up a nomination form on the bulletin board by the attendance office, the library or at www.westervilleparentcouncil.com/gem-awards If you have questions please contact Mrs. Konik at konikk@westerville.k12.oh.us or Amber Case at casea@westerville.k12.oh.us. Yearbook Sales: Yearbooks are on sale now through February 29. Your homeroom teachers have the forms ready to pass out. Yearbooks are passed out on the last day of school. Please read the form carefully to reserve your copy. Include your homeroom teacher's name on B day. Completed forms and payment can be turned into the office or Mrs. Bates in room 200. The homeroom to have the most orders turned in by Feb. 5 will be eligible for a drawing for a free yearbook. Books can also be ordered online. Please read the form for more details. The deadline to receive your copy is February 29. Poetry Essay Contest- February is right around the corner, and during February at Heritage we celebrate Black History, Random Acts of Kindness and our character word Honesty. We will be having an assembly on February 24 to celebrate these things and would like some student involvement. We are looking for some students that would like to share an original poem or short essay that celebrates any of these topics. See the flyers around the school, and start creating! Stay tuned for more information! Drama Club No rehearsal today due to Early Release. The Parent Meeting is at 7pm in the Choir room. All Cast Chorus & Crew should have 1 parent attend. Your $75 fee is due tomorrow!! Sports Report: Tonight the boys basketball teams will be home against the Genoa Jaguars, and the girls will be at Genoa. All games are at 5:00. Come out and cheer on our winter athletes as they finish up their regular season competition. Admission is just $2.00. Bring a little extra cash for concessions, the Husky popcorn is the best! Save your tickets and turn them into PRIDE points. Good Luck Husky Athletes!!!! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Good Morning Huskies! Today is Friday, January 29. We are on an “A” schedule today. Happy Birthday to Mr. Yeater!! If you see him today, be sure to wish him a happy birthday!! Word of the Month: The word of the month is Attitude and today is “Forgiveness Friday!” Make your attitude an action word, and live your One Word everyday. A person with a positive attitude is considerate, kind, compassionate, generous, and forgives. That person always takes into account how decisions, words, and actions are going to affect other people. When you forgive, you do not change the past, but you do change the future. Husky Headlines: Attention Huskies, Today we will be saying farewell to Karen Dupler, the head of the Heritage Cafeteria. Karen has been at Heritage for the past 10 years serving breakfast and lunch to a lot of hungry students. When you go through the breakfast or lunch line or get your thumb scanned be sure to say thanks to Karen and all of the staff for keeping your bellies full! Yearbook Sales: Yearbooks will go on sale this week. Your homeroom teachers have the forms. Include your homeroom teacher's name on B day. Completed forms and payment can be turned into the office or Mrs. Bates in room 200. The homeroom to have the most orders turned in by Feb. 5 will be eligible for a drawing for a free yearbook. Books can also be ordered online. Please read the form for more details. The deadline to receive your copy is February 29. February is right around the corner, and during February at Heritage we celebrate Black History, Random Acts of Kindness and our character word Honesty. We will be having an assembly on February 24 to celebrate these things and would like some student involvement. We are looking for some students that would like to share an original poem or short essay that celebrates any of these topics. If you have any ideas on how to celebrate any of these things, please drop your suggestions to the PRIDE box in the office! Start thinking and start creating! Stay tuned for more information! PRIDE POINTS- If anyone has a ticket from a recent Heritage Sporting event, please turn turn it in to one of your teachers for Pride Points This Monday, Feb. 1 is the next dine-out fundraiser with Jet’s Pizza! The event is scheduled from 4-10pm. With every pizza order, Jet’s will give 10% of the sales to the Heritage PTSA. NO FLYER NEEDED! Just have your family and friends enjoy Jet’s Pizza Monday night. Drama Club: Rehearsal today is All Cast & Chorus from 3-5pm. Please be sure to have a ride arrange for 5pm. st Sports Report: Congratulations to the 8th grade girls basketball on their win last night against Genoa, which clinched the title for “Ruling the Ville”. Points were scored by: Jones, Hutcherson, Guy, Garcia, McClure, Beverly, P. Miller, J. Cornley, L. Miller, and Bulgin. Great hustle and defense led the the Huskies to keeping the Jaguars to only 8 points the entire game! Come out and support your Lady Huskies as they start tournament play, this Saturday, at home, at 9am.