It's time to sign up for the BIRTHDAY MARQUEE! The sign only has room for 4 names per month. To reserve your child's name on the birthday marquee, please add your name to the Sign Up Genius. Then, visit the link provided in the sign up to pay the $25 fee for your spot. Fees must be paid within 24 hours or the spot will be released for someone else. This is a fundraiser, students names aren't added to the marquee by the front office. There's not enough space on the marquee for all students' names, once spaces are filled (and paid for) the form will be closed. Please note, you must be signed into MTK in order for the form to open. Thank you!

We are excited for Heartland's annual field day on Monday, May 15th! We need volunteers in the morning and afternoon sessions to run each station to make this day a success! Please find below important information regarding volunteer opportunities and other important information.

*Please note: Younger siblings are not allowed with volunteers while running a field day station.

Morning session: (8:30 am-12 pm) Kindergarten-2nd grade.

Volunteers arrive at 8:30 and meet in the gym at HRT for supplies and instructions. Stations will run from 9am-12pm.

Afternoon session: (12:00 pm - 3pm) 3rd - 5th grade.

Volunteers will arrive at 12pm and meet in the gym for supplies and instructions. Stations will run from 12:30-3:00 pm.

If you would like to volunteer, please select the link below:

Parent Sign-Up Link

Please contact Elizabeth Martínez via email with any questions emartinez@bluevalleyk12.org

In February, the Facility Planning Board Advisory Committee began meeting to evaluate school boundaries and develop a plan to address elementary school enrollment and building capacity issues. The committee is now seeking feedback from the community.

The proposed boundary adjustments would bring the Villas of Carrington Square Area to Heartland Elementary. These proposed adjustments are being considered for the 2024-25 school year.

Open Houses

To learn more, you are invited to attend any of the Open House events hosted by the district. The committee's work, including documents, maps and a presentation, can be found on the district’s website.

• May 16, 5:30-6:30 PM at Harmony Elementary School
• May 16, 7-8 PM at Valley Park Elementary School
• May 18, 5:30-6:30 PM at Overland Trail Elementary School

Not able to attend an open house? Watch the May 8 Board of Education meeting at 5:30 PM for more information about the proposed boundary adjustments and share your feedback through an online form.

It is time to start passing the torch to your class as next year 5th graders! If you are interested in leading the 5th Grade Farewell activities, please contact current 5th Grade parent - Katie George @ kgeorge@trex.com

This is an exciting time to be involved and help your class celebrate their final year at Heartland!

End of Quarter Information - Viewing Canvas Courses and Fourth Quarter Grades

At the end of each quarter, courses in Canvas will conclude and will no longer be visible on the Canvas app and website. Courses for this year’s fourth quarter will conclude on May 25th. Report cards will be generated and families will be able to view second quarter grades on ParentVUE at the end of the day on June 1, 2023.

How do I view my child’s report card?

• Log in on ParentVue

• Select your elementary student’s name

• In the left navigation bar, choose REPORT CARD

If you have questions about Standards Based Grading as you view your child’s report card, please review the information found on the Elementary Report Card resource page.

Elementary school registration for the 2023-24 school year is open and online now for current students. Registration is required annually and is the time to update your child’s information and pay fees. Completing registration confirms that your child will attend school in August. Thank you for providing important information as part of the registration process. After logging into ParentVue, click "Online Registration" at the top right. Make sure you select the 2023-24 school year.

Registration is your way of letting us know your child will attend Heartland Elementary for the 2023-24 school year. Without a completed registration, we are unable to “count” your child in our enrollment numbers. Enrollment numbers determine how many sections/teachers we will have for each grade level. The sooner we receive your registration, the better.

If you know your family is moving and your child will not attend Heartland Elementary for the 2023-24 school year, please call 913-239-6300 or email heartlandelementary@bluevallyk12.org and let us know.

Thank you for helping us have accurate enrollment numbers.

For parents who are not familiar with Y-Club, the YMCA operates within district elementary schools during the school year. The program opens at 7:00 AM daily for early drop-off and stays open until 6:00 PM. Please click here to find out where to learn more or register for the 2023-24 school year. Registration opens on May 10th

Teams are limited to a total of 4 people made up of two mom/son pairs. Teams of 3 people will be permitted for families with two boys.

• ALREADY HAVE A TEAM? Enter a team name beside your name and enter it in the text box. If you don't have a team name, please put the last name of your teammates in the text box and hopefully we can match it all up!
• DON'T HAVE A TEAM? Don't worry! Just put "Need Team" in the text box and we will pair you up. This is a fantastic way to get to know people in the Heartland community so please join us!

Price is $40 per mother/son and $15 per additional boy (not including tax and Stripe fees). The deadline to register is May 4th.

Use the QR code or click here to sign up.

Don't miss this opportunity! Our PTO is offering the Teacher Tailored supply kit program which offers pre-packaged, school supply kits filled with the supplies requested by your child's teacher. Why fight the hassle of retail when our kits are a cost effective and convenient way of purchasing your back-to-school supplies?

Attached is the information needed to place orders. The kits will be delivered to your children's classroom. Please contact Beth McDow with any questions. mcbeth1216@gmail.com.

Sale Ends 5/24/2023

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Thank you to all families who donated to Heartland Library’s Birthday Book Club. Your donation helps to library to purchase new library books for all students to read and enjoy. Not familiar with our program? Read below for more information.

Students at Heartland have a wonderful way to have their special day recognized for years to come. Our library’s Birthday Book Club is available to students in all grades. By donating $15 to the Library Media Center, your child will be able to choose a special book to be placed in our library collection and be the first student to read the new book.

Here’s how it works. Prior to your child’s birthday, he/she can come to the library and select a Birthday Book from our cart of brand new books in all different genres. A nameplate will be placed in the front of the book and your child’s picture will be taken and displayed with the book in the library. This program is optional but it does provide our library with exciting new titles throughout the school year. The average cost of a library bound book is $17.30!

You can make your donation anytime during the year by paying through this Heartland link: https://bvpo.bluevalleyk12.org or send in a check made payable to Heartland Elementary to the front office.

Daily Snacks: Thank you for your support of our nut-safer snack plan at HRT. As a reminder: we ask that ALL daily snacks (i.e. snack time) for ALL students must come from the nut-safer food list as we have a significant number of students with life-threatening nut allergies. (click below for the link) If a student’s snack is not from this approved list, it will be sent home (and an alternate snack will be provided the first time) so we can help increase the safety for our students as a whole. Our continued focus this year, as an entire school, is to remain consistent on the daily snacks for student snack time in the classrooms—following the nut-safer list.

Please click HERE to access the Nut-Safer food list.

Heartland Elementary’s policy for birthday treats prohibits students and parents from bringing birthdays treats from home—edible or non-edible. This is due to several factors including health, safety, and the preservation of instructional time. Birthdays are a special time for each child and as such, the school will provide recognition throughout the day and throughout the school through announcements, birthday book club from the library, classroom celebration routines, and more. If birthday treats are sent to school during the 2022-23 school year, they will not be distributed and will be sent home. Also, if you send it invitations to birthday parties, please include all students in the class, or they will not be distributed. Thank you for understanding and complying to this policy.

• Call the HRT office at 913-239-6300
• Email HeartlandElementary@bluevalleyk12.org