Heritage Weekly Update-April 16
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April 16, 2021
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I hope this Update finds you and those you care about safe and healthy.
As part of their mission to lead through service to our community, the Pride Leadership Project has a virtual 5 K coming up, and proceeds will support Mobile Hope. Check out the details below, and help these leaders make a difference!
Construction Update
In the next few weeks, we will start to see some significant work begin for the flip of our Media Center and Main Office. I wanted to share with you information to answer some questions that may be on your mind.
- Contractors will all be wearing ID and must conform to LCPS rules about working onsite at schools, including having no contact with students.
- Movers will be here to take out books and everything else from the Media Center beginning May 10th.
- Construction trailers, etc. will be brought in beginning May 10th and placed in the back of the school.
- Contractors will begin by installing floor protector in the Main Hallway from the Entrance to the Loading Dock on May 15th, and demo in the current Media Center will begin on May 17th.
- Work on the current Main Office site will begin in June.
Graduation 2021
For our Seniors and their families, we are looking forward to Graduation, 2021. We have a few more details, updated below, and I will keep you updated, as more detail fall into place. More than anything, though, I am looking forward to seeing the whole Class of 2021 back together again at Heritage High School for the first time since March, 2020.
Updates:
- Each LCPS graduate, no matter what the school, will receive 5 tickets to be distributed to their guests.
- The graduation ceremony will be held outside at the stadium at Heritage High School on Wednesday, June 16th at 7 PM, rain or shine. In the event of predicted severe weather (thunder, lightning, high winds, or other dangerous conditions) the graduation ceremony could be moved up earlier in the day on the 16th to avoid the onset of the weather. However, families would be notified by 8:30 AM on the 16th of any change of that nature and the reasons for it.
Senior Cap and Gown Photos
As Seniors have started to receive their Caps and Gowns, we have arranged special Cap and Gown only photo sessions for those who are interested and who did not get to take their cap and gown poses earlier in the year. Please note: you do not need to have received your cap and gown to participate. Victor O'Neil will have shared cap and gowns available, as well.
The sessions will be from 12-5 on Monday, April 19th. Please use this link to sign up.
Special Permission Reminder
We have several students who attend Heritage on Special Permission, so I am just including a reminder that Special Permission must be applied for every year. The window to apply for the 2021-22 School Year is April 1-June 30th. More information and the link to apply can be found here.
As always, I appreciate your continued trust and support. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
ROAR PRIDE!
Jeff Adam
Principal
Heritage High School
#wearethepride
Important Dates
April 19th-SOL Testing for Seniors
-Cap and Gown Photo Sessions for Seniors
-College Planning Night for Juniors
April 20th-First day of 4 days of In-Person learning for students who chose hybrid
April 26th-April 29th-Reading SOL Administration (More Information to come)
May 3rd-May 5th-Science SOL Administration (More information to come)
May 10th-May 14th-Math SOL Administration (More information to come)
May 18th-May 21st-AP Testing
May 24th-May 28th- AP Testing
June 16th-Heritage Graduation 2021 @ 7 PM
Pride Leadership Project Virtual 5K
- PLP is hosting a virtual 5k event to raise money for the charity Mobile Hope.
- Dates: May 1 and May 15.
- Tickets are available on our website.
- Newsletter Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A7djGAYEvd-RHH1WeaOOYUFtCU2q239L1HtV44qLih8/edit
New Facebook and Instagram
Heritage has a new official Facebook page (https://business.facebook.com/Heritage-High-School-VA-108558541340022/) and a new connected "official" Instagram account (HeritageLCPS). The PTSO is still running their "Heritage Parents" page, but we will use these new Heritage accounts to spread the word about the awesome things going on at Heritage.
From the Athletic Boosters
Athletic Boosters Silent Auction (Action: None)
- The Athletic Booster is hosting a Virtual Silent Auction beginning Monday, April 19 through April 26. All of the proceeds will go directly to all of Heritage Sports and to our Athletes.
- Here’s the link: https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.biddingowl.com%2FAuction%2Fhome.cfm%3FauctionID%3D26385%26CFID%3D27330181%26CFTOKEN%3Dd83566ef0adcce58-5ECB61FD-AEB1-378A-912B5FF7C1C33A87&data=04%7C01%7Cjeffrey.adam%40lcps.org%7C43f217180a4f465f39b508d900421fc9%7C86750b0cee12463db28880f7b2b34689%7C0%7C0%7C637541106269360862%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=DGfXrtRfPZ557csHLfvaLibc1Y0pS8m0JcAnualsVwQ%3D&reserved=0
College Planning Night for Juniors
Juniors!
Interested in learning more about how to do college research?
Not sure what to do about the SAT or ACT?
Want to know what you can start doing for college applications this summer?
Join your School Counseling Department for College Planning Night on April 19th at 6pm.
New Heritage High School Art Magazine
Heritage Athletics Update
News
Congratulations go out to Joe Johnson who will be competing in the State Golf Tournament on Monday and to our Field Hockey Team, who were crowned Region 4A Champs on Thursday! PRIDE Field Hockey takes the pitch on Tuesday at Chancellor HS in the State Semi-finals.
Thank you to all of our Winter and "Fall" athletes for representing the PRIDE and on great seasons! Best of luck to our Spring athletes, as they begin contests this week and next.
Link to the latest Athletics Newsletter.
Contests
Monday, 4/19
10 AM State Golf Tournament
Tuesday, 4/20
5:00 PM Tennis v. Tuscarora (Boys-Away; Girls-Home)
6:00 PM Field Hockey STATE Semifinal Game- Heritage v. Chancellor HS @ Chancellor HS
Thursday, 4/22
TBD Field Hockey STATE Finals
Friday, 4/23
5:00 PM Tennis v. Loudoun County (Boys-Home; Girls-Away)
Major Construction Project Coming to Heritage
As some of you may be aware, Heritage is slated for a renovation of our Main Office and Media Center (Library) to build a more secure main entrance at the school. The Main Office and Media Center will actually be swapped over the Summer, and, if everything goes to plan, be ready for the beginning of the 2021-22 School Year. LCPS Construction will be beginning work on the Heritage Library in early May and the Main Office in mid June right after school gets out for the Summer. We are working with LCPS Construction and Safety and Security to continue to provide a safe environment for our students and our staff during the renovation. I will update you as we get closer with any changes to parking, traffic patterns, etc. We are VERY excited to get new and more open and more secure spaces.
Second Semester Bell Schedule (began Thursday, January 21st, 2021)
Second Semester Lunch Schedule
From the All Night Grad Party and PTSO
Class of 2021, the PTSO is working on an End of Year event! Scheduled for Friday, June 11 (raindate TBD), the initial plans call for carnival booths and games, followed by a raffle drawing, and winding down with a movie night. Location is to be determined, as allowed by the COVID regulations in June. Parents who would like to help in the planning and/or the event itself, please email heritagehsallnightgradparty@gmail.com. More information will be shared in the Weekly Update and on the Senior Parents Facebook page, over the coming months.
Course Selection Information
Even if you missed out Course Information Night event, the information about Course Selection is still available. Please reach out to your child's counselor or teachers with questions.
Course Selection Information Page
- Visit the Course Selection Information Page for helpful resources on the following: Course Descriptions, Elective Videos, Department Presentations, Course Selection Advisory Lessons, DE Registration Information, Deadlines, and much more!
Unified Mental Health Team Information
Good afternoon, Students and Parents,
I hope that you are well! I wanted to reach out to provide you with some valuable information regarding mental health supports in our community. We have presented information to our freshman student body this week about who the Unified Mental Health Team members at Heritage are and how students can support each other and find support from our staff. The presentation educates students about resiliency and healthy ways to manage life’s stressors using the Sources of Strength model. Help-seeking behaviors are taught for when students may be experiencing mental health struggles. They are taught to share their concerns with a trusted adult. Our Unified Mental Health Team members include:
Jeffrey Adam, School Principal
Suzanne Eicholtz, Director of School Counseling
Catherine Tannuzzo, School Psychologist
Leslie Saunders, School Social Worker
Megan Marshall, Student Assistance Specialist
Meagen Zawistowski, School Counselor
Zamarit Simpkins, School Counselor
Jay Wareham, School Counselor
Donald Jones, School Counselor
Kim-Marie Brown, School Counselor
Keenan Elder, School Counselor
Sarah Larson, School Nurse
Here are the ways that students and parents can contact any member of the Unified Mental Health Team:
- Phone: (571) 252-2816
- Email: HeritageMentalHealth@lcps.org.onmicrosoft.com
Students, feel free to scan the QR code below to complete the Appointment Request Form, to connect with someone from the UMHT.
Please note that the Appointment Request Form, the phone number, and emails are not monitored outside of school hours. In the event of an emergency, please contact 911 for assistance.
We are looking forward to meeting you in person in the near future, and we are available to help you, whether it's for emotional or academic reasons. Feel free to contact us and let us know how we can help you.
Thank you so much for your attention to this email! It is a pleasure to serve you!
Sincerely,
Ms. Catherine Tannuzzo
Heritage School Psychologist
(571) 252-2816
UHMT Appointment Request Form
Please note that the Appointment Request Form, the phone number, and emails are not monitored outside of school hours. In the event of an emergency, please contact 911 for assistance.
Additional Emotional Support Resources
Class of 2021 (Senior) Information
Graduation 2021 will be Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 7 p.m. @ HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL! I am so excited to share details as they become available and look forward to handing you those diplomas!
New Last Day for Seniors
The last day for all Seniors will be Friday, June 4th. This is a change for all LCPS Seniors. Those members of the Class of 2021 who are involved in the PRIDE In Our Community projects will still use the last dates discussed with Mr. Hummer.
Senior Cap and Gown Picture Day
Seniors, if you didn't get a chance to take Cap and Gown photos before, we have arranged a special day just for that purpose. Monday, April 19th, 2021, Victor O'Neil Studios will be here to take Cap and Gown photos. If you ordered your Cap and Gown by February 8th, it should be delivered to your home by then. VOS will also have shared Caps and Gowns that students can use. Shared clothing is sanitized between each user. A sign-up link will be sent out from Heritage as we get closer to the date.
Senior Fee
Don't forget to pay your Senior Fee:
The Balfour site is set up, so you can go ahead and begin ordering your caps and gowns.
https://www.balfournova.com/
- Click on caps and gowns.
- Click on Heritage High School
- Create a new account if they don't have one already.
- Complete the order.
As before, the Senior Fee will be collected at the Balfour website. Balfour is our vendor for caps and gowns. Here's what Seniors in the Class of 2021 will be charged:
Cap and Gown-$50
Senior T-Shirt-$15
College Application/Search Resources
The HHS School Counseling Department has been busy. You can check out the college resources, including information about virtual college visits by going here.
Senior Class Sponsors
If you have questions, don't forget to reach out to your AMAZING Class Sponsors, Ms. Knapp (jacquelyn.knapp@lcps.org) and Ms. Lee (cathy.lee@lcps.org). If you have any questions about Senior-stuff, they are a great resource!
Heritage Counseling Senior Support
Seniors, I wanted to draw your attention to the Heritage School Counseling newsletter and the Senior Corner section. Your Counselors are hard at work, preparing guidance for you, as you prepare for what comes after Graduation!
Update on Spring Standards of Learning Assessments (SOLs)
The following information went out to the LCPS Community on Wednesday. Please contact your child's counselor if you have questions about which SOL assessments your child may have to take this year.
"Parents/Guardians and Students:
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) requires that state and federal assessments be delivered under secure, standardized testing conditions in the presence of school personnel and may not be administered remotely to students. Students in any instructional model (100% distance or hybrid) must attend school in person to participate in Standards of Learning (SOL) testing. To support students’ health and safety, Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) will ensure that health mitigation procedures are in place and social distancing is observed. Transportation will be provided to students who reside within a bus zone.
LCPS will be administering the Spring Writing SOL test to students enrolled in grade 8 Reading and English 11 March 1-March 26 and the Spring Non-Writing SOL tests to students in grades 3-12 May 3-May 28.
Students enrolled in a high school level course must accrue standard credits by passing a course and verified credits by passing an SOL test or board-approved substitute tests toward graduation.
While we encourage all students to participate in assessment, we understand that some families may have concerns about the in-person testing requirement. Parents who do not wish for their student to participate in state and/or federally mandated assessments may indicate their refusal by emailing their student’s School Testing Coordinator. A parent refusal form can also be found on the LCPS website.
Questions regarding assessment administration or requirements may be addressed to Leigh.Bennett@lcps.org, Supervisor, Assessment Services."
Visitor Protocols
Contacting Heritage Faculty and Staff
Behind the Wheel
The Behind the Wheel program in LCPS has restarted, as of 9/21/2020.
If interested, contact Mr. Soroush by email: ebi.soroush@lcps.org.
PTSO and Booster Clubs
Congratulations to the PTSO on their new website! You can view it here.
If you are interested in our other Booster clubs, as well, more information can be found at their websites:
Yearbook Site
https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/hhsjourneyyearbook/home is the address.
Check it out to find out more about Senior baby ads, picture uploads and purchasing your copy of the Yearbook!
Cameras
Reporting Student Absences
The Book Bus is Coming!
See this flyer for more details!
Troubleshooting Guide
School Hours
Mondays are designated as asynchronous days, but students are expected to engage with their work.
The Heritage Main Office Hours will be from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday.
Heritage is on Instagram!
We finally have established an account on Instagram! Follow us @roarpridehhs!
For our 9-12 graders
LCPS COVID-19 Hotline
Community members are welcome to call 571-252-6499 with any questions about the status of school operations, current schedules, and the latest information on other topics. The hotline will operate between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Important Reminders
Community Resources
Here is a list of Community Resources, as well, should you or someone you know need them:
HEALTHWORKS FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA
PHONE: 703.443.2000 ext. 4688 | FAX: 703-771-4120
163 Fort Evans Road NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
CATHOLIC CHARITIES ST. LUCY FOOD PROJECT
703-443-2481
316 E. Market St. Leesburg
Monday-Thursday 9:30am-12:00pm
1st & 3ed Saturday 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
SALVATION ARMY SATURDAY MEAL DISTRIBUTION
4:00PM at Shenandoah Office Bldg. Parking lot
102 Heritage Way, Leesburg.
LOUDOUN HUNGER RELIEF
703-777-5911
750 Miller Dr., Suite A-1, Leesburg
Wed/Fri/Sat 10:00 am- 12:45 pm
TREE OF LIFE FOOD PANTRY
540-441-7920 Delivery service only
to areas 20175 & 20176
Leesburg deliveries Saturday only
Dinner Night: Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
850 Edward Ferry Rd. NE, Leesburg.