Heritage Elementary Badger Tracks
December 2, 2022
Upcoming Events
- 12/7 Early Dismissal 11:40am
- 12/13 Ditch the Dishes- Don and Millie's
- 12/15 Badger Singers Concert @ HS Gym 6:30pm
- 12/21 Winter class parties
- 12/21 Early Dismissal 11:40am
- 12/22-1/4 Winter Break- No School
- 1/5 Students return to school
Weekly Badger Winners!!
Congratulations to our weekly Badger Buck Winners for this week!
Principal for 1/2 Day
During our fundraiser earlier this year, we had 2 students who won the principal for 1/2 a day. This week we had Phoebe Schroen help with principal duties as well as passing out snacks to our teachers and staff. Congratulations Phoebe and thank you for being a wonderful Principal!
Lunch with Students
Parents are now allowed to come up for lunches with your child. We do ask that you call the office before 9am the day of if you are planning on eating. The cost for a lunch is $4.25 per adult. No fast food will be allowed. If you have any questions, please call the office.
250+ Assembly
HERITAGE FOOD DRIVE
Each day we will be collecting different items for the Divine Mercy Food Bank off 144th and Maple. Each item brought in is worth a specific amount of points, the item listed for the day will be worth the most points for that day. At the end of the food drive the classrooms with the most points will earn a special treat to say thank you for your generosity!
Monday, December 5: Breakfast items
Examples: cereal, syrup, pancake mix, instant oatmeal
Tuesday, December 6: Dry goods
Examples: pasta, rice, instant potatoes, flour, sugar
Wednesday, December 7: Canned meat
Examples: tuna and chicken
Thursday, December 8: Canned Vegetables:
Examples: beans, corn, mixed vegetables, carrots, peas
Friday, December 9: Canned Fruits
Examples: peaches, pears, mixed fruit, pineapple
Monday, December 12: Spaghetti Sauce (no glass jars please)
Examples: tomato paste, spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes
Tuesday, December 13: Peanut butter and jelly
Examples: peanut butter, jelly (no glass jars please)
Wednesday, December 14: Soups
Examples: chicken noodle, tomato,
Thursday, December 15: Hearty Soups
Examples: chili, stews
Friday, December 16: Boxed Meals
Examples: mac and cheese, tuna helper, hamburger helper
Message from Dr. Thoendel
Dear Heritage Families,
Cold weather brings greater traffic and less students walking to school. Please plan accordingly for longer drop-off lines. Morning activities and supervision begin at 7:45 a.m. Students should not arrive to school prior to 7:45 a.m. Students are welcome to join walking club at this time, but must arrive by 8:00 a.m. to participate. Breakfast is open each morning from 7:45 a.m.-8:05 a.m.
Dr. Thoendel
Winter Warm Shop
The Winter Warmth Shop sponsored by Teammates of Bennington is OPEN for business! They have kids and adult sizes including snow pants, boots, hats, gloves and scarves... coats and jackets too. Please contact Mrs. LaPatka, Heritage school counselor, if your family is in need of winter items.
Reminders and Current Happenings at Heritage
Absences from School
If your child is going to be late or gone from school, please contact the Heritage office at 402-238-2095 or email the secretary at crawson@bennps.org.
Lost and Found
Our lost and found is overflowing with clothing. In the coming weeks, Teachers will take students to look through, but you are more than welcome to come take a look as well. Anything not taken by December 21st will be donated.
Heritage Elementary Music Program Dates for the 2022-23 School Year!
December 15th, 6:30pm- Badger Singers Choir Combined Concert, at Bennington South Middle School
January 26, 6:00- Kindergarten Program, Heritage Gym
January 26, 7:00- 1st Grade Program, Heritage Gym
March 7, 6:00- 2nd Grade Program, Heritage Gym
March 7, 7:00- 3rd Grade Program, Heritage Gym
May 2, 6:00- 4th Grade Program, Heritage Gym
May 2, 7:00- 5th Grade Program, Heritage Gym
May 16, 6:30- Badger Singers Choir Spring Concert, Heritage Gym
More Information to come. We look forward to performing in the Spring Semester!
PTO News
Dates to Remember
12/13 Ditch the Dishes - Don & Millie’s
12/15 Badger Singers Concert @ HS Gym, 6:30pm
12/21 Winter Class parties; Early Dismissal 11:40am
12/23-1/4 Winter Break
Next PTO Meeting information:
Monday, January 30th at 6:00pm in the Heritage Elementary Library
*PTO meetings are in-person only
Follow Heritage Elementary PTO on Facebook!
Ditch the Dishes
Shop Amazon Smile and Support the Heritage Elementary PTO!
- Go to smile.amazon.com. Sign in to your Amazon account to select your charity.
- Search for “Heritage Elementary Parent Teacher Organization Inc”.
- Confirm your selection.
Simply make Amazon purchases through smile.amazon.com and the Heritage Elementary PTO will benefit every time you shop. Thank you for your support!
Bennington Community Youth Activities and Events
All information regarding upcoming Bennington community events, sports camps, and activities will now be posted on our district website, and shared through the weekly district newsletter, the Badger Update.
If you wish to have your event or activity shared there, please contact the District Communications Coordinator, Stacy Hawn, at shawn@bennps.org.
District Information
Heritage Elementary
Email: crawson@bennps.org
Website: www.benningtonschools.org
Location: 9950 Rosewater Parkway, Bennington, NE, USA
Phone: 402-238-2095
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Bennington Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Students: Mrs. Whitney Fagan, Director of Student Services, 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 (wfagan@bennps.org). Employees and Others: Dr. Matt Blomenkamp, Assistant Superintendent 11620 North 156th Street, P.O. Box 309, Bennington, NE 68007 (402) 238-3044 (mblomenkamp@bennps.org). Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact the OCR at 601 East 12th Street, Room 353, Kansas City, MO 64106, (800) 368-1019 (voice), Fax (816) 426-3686, (800) 537-7697 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.
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